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The Feeling of Life

Posted By New Life

"The Feeling of Life"

About: Ealing IAPT

(as the patient),

There is no shame is seeking out psychological help for depression, anxiety or any other issues that might be pressing you and affecting you in any way.

I was clinically depressed for 3 years without really realising it, but I felt something was wrong. It took a collapse for me to find courage to seek help. Had it not happened, there is a good chance I would have gone on with my deep problems and unfulfilled life.

Over last six months I have learnt to break bad habits, overcome fear and anxiety. I could actually feel the force of life now throughout my day, looking forward to next moment in my life is my mantra. It simply could not be described in words.

Please go out seek help and this will be the best gift that you will give to Yourself.

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Response from Louise De Haro, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Deputy Clinical Lead Ealing IAPT, West London NHS Trust 6 years ago
Louise De Haro
Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Deputy Clinical Lead Ealing IAPT,
West London NHS Trust

Submitted on 16/05/2017 at 12:55
Published on Care Opinion at 15:34

Dear New Life

We are so grateful that you took the time to post your thoughts on what has been helpful for you in dealing with your difficulties. You are of course right that there is no shame in seeking help for depression or anxiety, it can be very difficult but the reward is that it can indeed be life changing.

It would seem that having the opportunity to talk through your difficulties and learn strategies to break old habits and overcome long standing fears and anxieties has clearly helped you to move on. I'm sure that your post will be hugely encouraging for others who have similar difficulties and may provide the push they need to access the service and help.

Thank you so much for your feedback, apart from being so helpful for our potential service users, it really helps our staff to stay motivated and continue to do their good work.

With best wishes,

Dr Louise De Haro
Clinical Psychologist
Deputy Clinical Lead Ealing IAPT

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Update posted by New Life (the patient)

Mr De Haro,

Thanks for your candid response, I hope it encourages other. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank one of your colleague who helped and supported me through this entire process. Mr Dell' Anno, who helped me with gestalt therapy and it is proving quite helpful in my day to day life.

Regards,

New Life

Response from Louise De Haro, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Deputy Clinical Lead Ealing IAPT, West London NHS Trust 6 years ago
Louise De Haro
Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Deputy Clinical Lead Ealing IAPT,
West London NHS Trust

Submitted on 17/05/2017 at 09:05
Published on Care Opinion at 12:02

Dear NewLife

Thanks so much for letting me know who you saw, I will make sure that Piero knows that your positive feedback was for him, I know he will be really pleased.

Best wishes

Louise

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