Living and working with Anxiety and Depression. A personal battle with Mental ILL Health. Sunday March 13th 2022

 Well all seems good in the hood on a personal basis. 

The week started with myself and Faith both gaining our third degree Reiki Master / Teacher attunements. Which has reinvigorated my connection with energy and all things universal.  This is a subject I could talk about for ages. But it's not everyone's cup of tea.   So if you would like to know more please feel free to contact me with any questions......


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The Men Walking and Talking groups seem to be going from strength to strength and our own in Stourport is receiving a new face each week.

As we all commence friendships and connections with individual members of the group a feeling of comradeship is developing throughout. And whether it's a person who is becoming a close friend or another who say hi to every Friday night, we have each others backs. And if the phone goes at 3am you take the call. 

MWAT is such a healthy and positive initiative it will continue to grow beyond expectations.


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At the start of this week I took the decision to reduce my anti depressants and return to one a day. Thus far all is well and with the inclusion of Reiki being back in my life, my confidence continues to grow although I proceed with great caution. At all times. And I believe that from now on I always will.

With regard to the propranolol. I don't remember the last time I took one...


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A short and more personal entry I know but trust me. If you're suffering with anxiety and depression you really are NOT ALONE. My steps are my story yours will be your own. But the common thread is we both have to try to push back in some way every day. Both YOU the reader and me as well as millions of other people fight this battle. And carry the scars that no-one else can see. Alone we are scared. Together we have a voice. Reach out and just know IT'S OK!


NAMASTE

Pete x🙏🙏

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