Posted: Jul 1, 2008, 7:30 AM CST
Yes hun I have.
January 2008 I was in hospital for 4 months following a breakdown.
Like a lot of cases it didn’t happen as a result of any one thing rather a build up of things, from childhood abuse, abusive marriage, separation, a child with difficulties. Was a case of my mind just say ‘stop the world I need to get off’
It was while I was in hospital that I was diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder and will be on meds for the rest of my life for that.
I also meet some of the most compassionate people I have had the pleasure to meet among my fellow patients and it certainly helped me to realise what is important in life.
Following a year of Cognative behavioural therapy and 2 years of consultants visits I was passed as being well again and have no need to attend anymore sessions although the door is always open if I feel the need.
I have become very much a glass have full person and although I have my bad days I recognise them as just that, days that will pass.