Living with Depression and Anxiety Disorder-Part 1

In retrospect, I should have written this post months ago, but in doing so I would also be admitting to something I wasn’t ready to admit to…that I’m walking away from writing any new books, and possibly publishing the completed manuscripts I already have.

In April of this year, I visited my doctor, who surmised that I was experiencing some depression. After attempting a medication that was worse than the symptoms and then speaking to a counselor, it was discovered that I am also suffering fr...

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Published on September 16, 2015 08:26
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message 1: by K.A. (new)
Sep 17, 2015 03:42AM

K.A. Duggan I too suffer from depression, though those days are rare. What does affect me is my anxiety disorder which is actually what caused me to write my novella. People who don't suffer with anxiety can't quite comprehend what it's truly like. Writing and promoting etc played on that massively to begin with, it was sheer torture asking for review requests because of my self-doubt but gradually this process has started to pull me out of myself and I'm loving life.
Yes I undoubtedly won't rake in the money but knowing I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and worked for what I wanted makes me proud. I still have my wobbles but I've made some great author friends. I just wanted to comment to tell you I understand the anxiety, I really do and I'm glad you've figured out what is right for you x


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