Hello everyone,
I am new to this forum. I have been battling depression, anxiety and OCD for 23 years. I like to go by the nickname 'Hellfish' because I feel like a mental health warrior (The Fighting Hellfish is from the Simpsons for anyone who is a fan of the TV show) I have had my share of severe ups and downs over the years.
I have made my fair share of mistakes which have at times exacerbated my illness and hurt my family. I have tried to get off my medication only to come to the realization that I will need them for the rest of my life.
Johnny Cash was asked in an interview if he had beat his drug and alcohol addictions. His reply has stuck a serious cord with me- Cash replied 'The beast is caged but it's always there'.
I feel exactly the same about my illness- the beast is caged. I hope that I can offer support to anyone who is having difficulty. I figure there must be a reason I have been afflicted with this illness and that reason might be to help others.
Thanks,
Hellfish
I am new to this forum. I have been battling depression, anxiety and OCD for 23 years. I like to go by the nickname 'Hellfish' because I feel like a mental health warrior (The Fighting Hellfish is from the Simpsons for anyone who is a fan of the TV show) I have had my share of severe ups and downs over the years.
I have made my fair share of mistakes which have at times exacerbated my illness and hurt my family. I have tried to get off my medication only to come to the realization that I will need them for the rest of my life.
Johnny Cash was asked in an interview if he had beat his drug and alcohol addictions. His reply has stuck a serious cord with me- Cash replied 'The beast is caged but it's always there'.
I feel exactly the same about my illness- the beast is caged. I hope that I can offer support to anyone who is having difficulty. I figure there must be a reason I have been afflicted with this illness and that reason might be to help others.
Thanks,
Hellfish
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