HELLO WORLD.
First of all thank you so much for taking the time to give this a read. I came across Steemit while I was scrolling through coinmarketcap. After a few clicks I came out on this website and I was mesmerised! Thousands of active users and amazing stories people have put up, I simply couldn't ignore it. So here I am, to share my stories with you guys.
MY CURRENT LIFE.
I am Dutchie. Yes. Originally I am from The Netherlands, but I'm currently residing in Scotland. This came about when I met my girlfriend back in 2011, I decided to move countries in 2015 to give it a shot. Everything was going smoothly until my past caught up to me. I have been suffering from anxiety since a dear friend of mine passed away in 2011 after a double heart attack while he was on holiday in Austria.
GENERAL ANXIETY DISORDER.
I remember I was laying on the couch one day in 2011 while I was watching a Sylvester Stallone movie, this was after my friend died. For some reason my body went into a straight up position and I started hyperventilating. I remember one of my other friends calling 112 (Dutch emergency number). In my head I was thinking that I was suffering from a heart attack myself. Ever since then I have been struggling with anxiety issues. Along the way for some reason I have developed phobia's. Travelling far from my current living space gives me great anxiety and haven't been boarding an air plane since 2013 due to my developed fear of heights. Luckily I have been getting help from therapists in the last 3 years to reduce my levels of stress and anxiety.
WHAT KEEPS ME GOING?
Hope. Family. Love.
I know there are tons of people out there that struggle with anxiety/depression or any other kind of mental health issue. I want to tell you that you are not alone! Turn to your doctor and he will refer you to the specialist you need. In the meantime you can focus on other things in life that you love to do. Next to cooking I love to trade cryptocurrency, and I love to do art from time to time.
OUTRO.
I will try to keep a positive mind so most of my posts will be about art/photography/food. Every now and then I will do an update on my mental health and give out advice for people struggling with mental health issues. Don't forgot to follow me! :-)
I hope you all have a wonderful day!
Yours sincerely,
Jason
Stay strong and keep posting! Welcome to Steemit @jasonismyname!
Thank you for your kind words! @skycornish
This is very courageous. Thanks for sharing. Following Pls follow back :)
Thank you Sarah, and I've followed you back!
Welcome Jason! Thanks for sharing your story. I am sure you will beat the hell out out of anxiety and come out as a winner. Consider this as your another home. :)
Thank you for your kind words Siddartha!
Welcome to Steemit @jasonismyname This is a great introduceyourself blog. I have yet to post mine but hope to have it done either today or this week. My wife is helping with it. Your anxiety issues remind me of a story, that I hope to get posted soon. I'll let you know when I get it done. Upvoted and following.
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Thank you @sighmanjestah it took me alot of strength to post this. I've followed you so I hope I can read your story soon!
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hello @jasonismyname ... I have met a lot of wonderful people here who try to pass through anxiety..I think recognising the problem is a very important step to pass over it 😊 welcome to steemit , have fun here 😁
Thank you for your comment :-) @zkalemiss
welcome to Steemit Jason ! you've taken a step by sharing your story, keep exploring and keep sharing. the community it helpful. cheers!:)
Thank you! @jznsamuel
Upvoted Welcome to steem Jasson looking forward on seeing you steem things up stop by my last post and help spread the steem!
https://steemit.com/life/@adriansky/blue-angels-of-san-francisco-video-and-film-series
Welcome to steemit!
Please upvote and follow me @digitaldollar
Upvoted and will follow you as well!
Welcome to the community! Follow me at https://steemit.com/@bitgeek
Great to meet other Dutchies.
Welcome to Steemit! I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do. See you around! :-)
Nice to meet you Jason! Thanks for upvoting my first post on steem it. I am definitely going to give you a follow! You and I both have photography in common. If you would like to see some of my photography (just a hobby of mine) than give me a follow back :)