Hi everyone

Thanks for creating a safe space such as this, have just joined and look forward to being able to chat with others.

I've been suffering from depression and anxiety for a very long time now, I had made a great recovery for a few years but the last twelve months have been the toughest.

At the beginning of last year, I moved to a regional city to live with my partner (who is a wonderful support to me) and continued the job I had working from home. Last October, I was unfortunately made redundant from my job after four years (the company wound up operations), I was diagnosed as having a disability (hearing impairment, moderate to severe) and my youngest daughter quit school and moved to live with her father and cut off all contact with our family. 

I started taking antidepressants again in March this year, and have found after a period of adjustment that they are working (if I miss one day, I find that I get very easily overwhelmed).

Losing my job and applying for hundreds has been extremely discouraging, and I'm quite aware that my disability limits the jobs that I can apply for. Without having a social circle here, I've become very isolated and prefer to stay at home as I do have trouble hearing people. 

My self confidence and self esteem is at an all time low, while I have a supportive partner I can't always rely on him and need to find some courage to get back to a good place.

Open to making friends who may be going through something similar or helpful advice.

Many thanks 🙂