Michaela’s story
Michaela’s story I was really young when my parents found out I was diagnosed with epilepsy; I was about 18 months old. I have had treatment for it and now I have been seizure free for over 13 years. My mental health issues started at a really young age, at around the age of 8/9
... continue reading.Dan’s blog: staying connected
Staying connected during lockdown ith the temporary cessation of face-to-face support, my colleagues and I are working from home for the time being. We’re using technology wherever possible to make video calls to the people we support to maintain some visual contact. When this isn’t possible we provide structured phone calls to try and continue
... continue reading.Luellen’s story
Luellen’s story I have lived with mental ill health most of my life and at times l have really struggled. Back in 2017 my whole world crumbled around me as my mental health became really bad to the point where I just didn’t want to be here, l had lost my job and was in
... continue reading.Craig’s story
Craig’s story My name is Craig and I’ve suffered from Mental Health difficulties for 20 years. I had a limb removed and extensive surgery some years ago and struggled to adapt to this life changing experience. I didn’t think I’d ever be able to live independently but with Penumbra’s help I’ve rebuilt my skills and
... continue reading.Angus’s story
Angus’s story I would like to share a little bit about my time with Penumbra. It all started with me being a “shut in”, I would never leave my flat during the day, only coming out to do my shopping after 6pm. I was so anxious about everything which would sometimes lead to depressive thoughts. These
... continue reading.J’s story
J’s story Over the past 10 years my life has gone from having everything to having nothing, and back to having everything plus more. A few years ago, I was given a 5% chance of survival after a suicide attempt and my family were told to say their goodbyes. Amazingly, a few days later I
... continue reading.Ashley story
Ashley’s story I’d lost work after 26 years and was unravelling with mental health issues. I first encountered Penumbra in the Autumn of 2017. I’d lost work after 26 years and was unraveling with mental health issues. I suffered depression, anxiety and OCD, had attempted suicide and regularly self harmed. I was referred to the
... continue reading.Bill’s story
Bill’s story It’s only over recent months that I’ve come to recognise the reality of my hair-pulling episodes. I didn’t even know it had a name until trichotillomania (TTM) was discussed on a local radio show. I’ve experienced social anxiety for as long as I can remember and mainly during adolescence I had a spell of
... continue reading.Charisse’s story
Charisse’s story I have been supported with my own and my family members mental and physical health over the 10 years I have worked for Penumbra. I started working with Penumbra on 01/09/08 as the administrator for Edinburgh & The East. I was based at Norton Park and my boss was Area Manager, Roy Heath.
... continue reading.George’s story
George’s story Growing up in the Southside of Glasgow during the seventies and eighties was a great time and I’ve got loads of good memories. I did well at school and went on to have some good jobs. I loved all the punk music that came around in the late 70’s, my friend Jim was in
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