Mental Health  and addiction

My name is Jamie-Lee Duncan and I am 30 years old. I am a qualified occupational therapist and currently a care manager trainee.

Stories have the power to change people and even the world. I would like to share my story as I hope it can make a positive impact on other people’s lives. For myself, reading other people’s stories has given me great strength, relatability and an increased understanding about myself and others.

I am interested in talking about mental health and alcohol addiction. Alcohol was what I used to cope with my anxiety and depression and trauma experiences. It gave me short term relief, but the aftermath and subsequent long term effects made me realise it was time to make a change.

I hope in me sharing my personal story and experiences can make a difference to other people’s lives.