If you experience five or more of these symptoms, lasting for two weeks or more, you should speak with your GP.

Feeling sad, anxious, hopeless or worthless, lonely, isolated

Low energy, feeling tired

Under or oversleeping, waking frequently during the night or having difficulty getting to sleep

Poor concentration and thinking slowed down

Loss of interest in hobbies, family or social life

Low self-esteem, and feelings of guilt

Aches and pains with no physical basis, e.g. chest, head or tummy pain associated with anxiety or stress

Loss of interest in living, thinking about death, suicidal thoughts

Sometimes symptoms of depression or anxiety may share similar symptoms to other conditions which are why speaking with your GP can be a really good first step.

Hi, I’m Solas, born and raised in Co. Wicklow, Ireland. I lived in Edinburgh, Scotland for many of my adult years, but illness forced me to move back home to my parents in 2018. 

I live with multiple chronic illnesses. 

Depression, anxiety and PTSD for decades now. 

Chronic Fatigue fi got in 2017 after catching a flu virus.  

I got diagnosed with Diabetes around my 18th Birthday. It's not type 1 or 2 but a genetic type called Mody3. 

I wanted to take this time to introduce myself to you and share a little about my story so far. I am currently writing this from my new home in italy.