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Hi all

Thought it was time for an update, where do I start I ended up checking myself in to A&E and was diagnosed with severe panic attacks, severe anexity and depression. Though the depression was only mild the other two disguised it. I have been on the meds inc. Valium since and have seen two face to face CBT counsellors who have helped and now one is ready to discharge me, though says I need to learn how to relax as I am energiser bunny and that part of the problem.

Since facing it and also talking to friends more, I have improved dramatically and life has been sort of normal, kids are great we took them to mums caravan for a few days and the eldest has made the local U9s squad for football. Baby Girl will probably walk also soon before her first birthday. I have gone back to my martial arts as he would no say no to free sessions etc and work is going well (though still no extension post March, but the market is picking up) Wife is also ok and has had her husband back which is good (I even laid some turf) Got to mow for first time tonight.
So things have got alot better mentally, still some down moments but hey we all have them anyway.

Anyway thanks for all your wonderful support and tommorrow is my creditors meeting. Seeing the proposal in B&W also helped and made me believe we can be OK.

TTFN

Ox

GREAT to hear from you Ox, and so glad all is going in the right direction.
I guess the martial arts is a great focus and allows you to use up some of your batteries productively
Do let us know how the meeting goes.

Thanks Foggy it has been much better, bit nervous today but trying to keep mind off it. I have been lurking and was really pleased to see your outcome. Hope family is ok. Mine are all great, just need a postive result and then it can continue to go well

Good to hear from you Ox and I'm glad things are going well for you. Good luck for tomorrow - don't forget to let us know how you get on!

Ox fab to hear from you and to hear that you're getting some support. Good luck for tomorrow. Fingers crossed here for you. Be good if you would update us with the outcome.

Good luck for tomorrow Ox.

Well today was difficult I am englands training ground watching dylan train and play football awaiting decision very hard to focus and then the call
All approved with minor mods
Weird feeling after what I have been through recently but sun is shining and now I can enjoy the day

Thanks and now I promise to help others in same situation particular to share my mental breakdown and recover

Many thanks to Mel and her wonderful team and all you on the forum who have supported me even when I was a nightmare
Maybe I will see some faces at Xmas

That is absolutely fantastic Ox well done - and to be honest you sound like a completely different person the meds and help you are getting must be a big relief to you now.

There you go Ox :- Well done to you and to "Team Mel".

I don't often say " I told you so" ....... so I won't

Onward and upward, Ox, onward and upward.

Fabulous Ox I personally am so pleased and relieved for you and look forward to meeting you at the Christmas function, you've had a hell of a journey but have come thus far, be proud of yourself.

Congratulations on getting the IVA approved and wishing you all the best for the future, I hope it is now a lot brighter for you and your family.

Well done Ox on all counts ... Good to hear things are going well and your family are benefiting from having "you" back !
Now the IVA has been approved please focus on you and your family ... A journey ahead that you need to seek the positives and no looking back ...best wishes.

I am so relieved and happy for you. I was so worried about you. Am so glad you have managed to turn things around and take control. Take care of yourself now and for the future. Best wishes to you, and to all the forum members. D

Congratulations Ox, now you can concentrate on enjoying your family and recovering from you anxieties.

Fantastic news! Congratulations Ox, you have taken all the right steps and can now get on with enjoying your life without the added stresses! As Foggy said... Onwards and upwards! Well done!