- Anxiety
- Interviews
ila's interview
How did all start?
Genetic inheritance and family issues in my environment so nature and nurture
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
Yup couple of decades, the mental health teams here can be strange but at least it's free?
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
SSRIs gave me bad side effects, supplements and lifestyle changes has helped although I still have bad habits
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
CBT and supplements with healthy(ish) diet. Seeking a dermatologist specialised in dark skin!
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Changing my perspective and giving up junk food, especially alcohol
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
They have issues too so it's been tricky but closest family and friends have been supportive
What things have you stopped doing?
Giving in to paranoia
What do you think about the future?
Who knows
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
2020 has been a rollercoaster for all
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Do whatever I want
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Oh god when will it end
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Thoughts aren't reality. Listen to your heart and gut instead... Ha
