I have suffered with Depression on and off since I was 18. I could not work out why I felt that way as I have most things anybody could ask for. It became second nature to smile and joke while hiding the fact I found it really hard to live with the feeling depression gives. I would spend more time alone as it was easier to hide the underlying feelings I had. My parents made me see doctors and I had counseling through work. This was mere fire fighting, and the feeling of helplessness trying to fight the depression got worse and worse. You would see things everywhere about mental health and how there was help all you had to do was ask. If you have suffered with depression you will know what I am talking about. It just all felt like people trying to tick boxes and flag wave. I eventually reached a point where I was at the end of my struggle, I had no fight left and could not see the end of the tunnel. I have a great wife and she made me contact our work health care service, who put me on to Charlie.
My very first session with Charlie I was confused and doubtful as I have been here before and very skeptical about what could be done. To say my life and outlook has changed is an understatement. I have had a few sessions with Charlie now and the things he has taught me and the tools he has gifted me are are life changing for someone who was so crippled with Depression as I was. The coaching Charlie has given me gives me the confidence to say I will be coming off the medication and will have a more mindful, meaningful, colourful life.
Charlie, I cant thank you enough for what you have done. I wish I had this level of help 50 years ago. I will be forever in your debt for the quality of life you have given me. Thank you.