Shaky starts to firm foundations

HI EVERYONE, my name is Katie and this is my first ever blog! I want to use this blog as an opportunity to make a difference in the world, I am an active campaigner and I want to encourage other people to join the fight against social injustice. Let me tell you a bit about myself... I got off to a rocky start in secondary education- I had excelled in primary school, but then I chose a school that wasn't particularly right for me. In Year 8, I faced many battles, but anxiety and depression destroyed me inside- change prompted anxiety levels to rise dramatically. My father left and pressures at school were becoming overwhelming, I had always been a worrier, but now panic attacks were part of everyday life. I just wanted to give up and this was what I was doing- I lost interest in all the things that I absolutely loved and before I knew it, I was trapped in a cycle of seemingly unbeatable anxiety. Each day was a challenge I no longer even wanted to face. My family watched me disintegrate as I believed I was nothing, but today I know that I am something... Over the past few years I have received a lot of support- I attended counselling and hypnotherapy and today, I have the pleasure of saying that I have been healed from anxiety for over a year! Keep tuned in for more updates!

Until next time,
Katie

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  1. Unknown29 June 2017 at 07:17

    Great start Katie. Look forward to reading more xx

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  2. Unknown29 June 2017 at 09:31

    I too, recently got over a serious bout with depression. Cutting, eating disorder, attempted suicide, and hallucinations. I understand what you went through 100%!! I thank God that I am even alive today!! Great work on your blog! I've got one too

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  3. the author girl 483 July 2017 at 13:08

    What an encouraging story! <3

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