A little bit of light for those of us who suffer

Created by Ghislaine 8 years ago
I found Sophie's CAL 2015 through the web site "a creative being". I loved the vibrant colours and imaginative designs and felt an immediate affinity with another colourful soul. I never met Wink but she will always have a place in my life (and on my sofa). I too have suffered with a crippling and unbearable depression. For 30 years I have put on the mask and the brave face and struggled on trying to find my place in this world. Crochet has been there for me too. 10 days ago I decided to end my life, even with two young children and a loving husband I could no longer find the will/fight/energy to carry on. It's impossible to explain to someone who hasn't experienced it for themselves. I told my husband how I felt and then went to a new GP and told him. He prescribed me Ritalin ( the drug you give to kids with ADHD) and told me to come back in a week. I thought he was bonkers, no way did I have ADHD. Wrong! 1 tablet, 1 day and my mood/energy/life has completely changed. I was one of the 4% of adults with undiagnosed ADHD. It can present as unresponsive chronic severe depression. Please pass this information on. Thanks Ghislaine