Sarah's Story

Along with many other people affected by depression, I wish there was a miracle cure to banish it or a magic wand that could be waved to make it stay away. This may come across as rather idealistic, but it is, in fact, more realistic than it might seem. There is no immediate fix to mend a broken limb, but there are plaster casts and physiotherapy which can lead the body to heal itself. In a way, depression is similar in that it needs to be healed from within the sufferer.

I was fortunate in that I did not hesitate to approach my doctor when I became concerned about my mental health. The first step to recovery is reaching out for help. The relief I found upon being taken seriously was quite profound. I was prescribed anti depressants and my GP also suggested counselling, which both surprised and pleased me. While the anti depressants lifted my mood, it was only through talking on a regular basis with a trained therapist that I managed to get closer to the root of my depression. I cannot recommend this highly enough. I also found that exercise and the support of a close family member played a huge part in my recovery. At my very lowest point, I could not conceive that getting better was a possibility, but if there is a remedy for me, there will be one for many others.