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How to regain confidence following a flare up of mental health problems

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ilovehills · 30/03/2012 14:15

Hi everyone,

Until a month ago, I was doing so well, feeling confident and positive and was even setting up my own business. But then I received an unpleasant email and this set off a flare up in my OCD and anxiety symptoms and I felt like I was heading towards another depression.

I now feel better again after 4 weeks, so it was only a minor thing in the general scheme of thing. However, I really feel like I have lost my confidence. I had been doing so well, for so long and I am annoyed with myself that I let a single email unbalance me so much.

I don't feel I can trust myself anymore, I have had so many flare ups in my life - and most have been alot worse than this - but if I can go donwhill form one email then I feel like I could go downhill at any time even when everything has been going right.

Does anyone have any tips for regaining confidence in myself and my emotions?

Thanks

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MrsMuddyPuddles · 02/04/2012 22:59

Hiya, I wish I could help :( Bumping for you at least.

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