Behind closed doors: new personal story of recovery |
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| Monday, 16 May 2011 |
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We are delighted that Donna has shared her story of mental health and recovery with us on the SRN website. Donna, now a mental health support worker, suffered with anxiety, depression and paranoia since her teenage years before receiving a diagnosis for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and eventually deciding to take the decision to have a hysterectomy in her late twenties. In here story, she explores her recovery journey, looking at her life before diagnosis and treatment, her experiences of suicide, the role of nursing staff and GP’s attitudes to recovery, and the positive effect of WRAP alongside the support of her family and friends, in overcoming her mental health problems and enjoying life to the full. Read Donna's story here. Comments (2)
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written by Sue, May 30, 2011
I read the "Behind Closed Doors" article by Donna and just wanted to thank you for publishing it. I have suffered with PMS in the same way for about 35 years. It's so heartening to know that there are others out there like me who suffer and that I'm not the only one (not that I would wish this condition on my worst enemy). The article could have been written by me - she seems to have suffered the same as I have. There is so little published about PMS and most people I know don't really understand how debilitating it is. I hope that there are more articles like this that can raise awareness and therefore hopefully lead to better treatment of it on the NHS.
... written by Hazel, May 24, 2011
I too have taken the drastic step of having my womb and ovaries removed for the truly awful hormone disorder of PMDD at the age of 39. After years of being given various anti depressants and still struggling with suicidal feelings every two weeks, and being told my by now ex-GP that I was a naturally anxious person, I have found contentment and happiness again.
Since surgery in January 2011, my life has changed completely, it's a relief not to feel suicidal every 2 weeks and my husband is amazed that he now has his wife back. I also no longer take anti depressants. I have also now had my previous diagnosis changed from anxiety and depression to PMDD on my GP's medical notes thanks to the backing of my consultant who performed the operation. Its a relief not to labelled incorrectly as a depressive, but that I suffered from a hormonal disorder. Well done for running the story. Write comment
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