"Anger and Anxiety"

I started receiving treatment in June 2017 with the same Therapist who treated me for my PTSD. In June I was extremely angry with aggressive behaviour coupled with anxiety.

I didn't want to talk to anyone. I kept twisting my fingers together, and couldn't concentrate on much. I was very argumentative and I didn't think that I was doing anything wrong.

My Therapist started by asking some general questions and I started talking. The thing was, I then couldn't stop. I felt like I could say anything about what had bought me here, whether it sounded silly or not. I have turned my anger, away, it is no longer dominating my life as it did back in June. My anxious behaviour is still present but again my Therapist has helped me to understand my anxiety and helped me to mange it better. As a consequence I am now able to go to the swimming baths on my own and swim and I can go out to the shops on my own.

I have the confidence to think more clearly which makes me feel good about myself. My Therapist is a 'Legend' and they have helped me come so far and I understand myself a little more than I did before.

'I believe that every breath spoken should be saved and given to your family or people that are special to you. Do not waste it on anger and bitterness. Especially, on people who really do not matter to you.'

I would like to thank all that have been involved in my care and I really could not have done this without you.