A woman whose life spiralled out of control following a relationship breakdown has credited a Nottingham charity with helping her through one of the toughest times of her life. 36-year-old Laura-Jayne Lee lives in Mapperley is currently studying health and social care to become a youth worker, but life hasn't always been so good.
In 2021, Laura found her mental health declining and ended up in Highbury Vale Hospital for three weeks. “I injured myself last year and was just really nervous and anxious," she said. “I have anxiety and panic attacks and last year, I had a psychotic episode. To deal with this, I turned to alcohol.”
Laura said the break-up of her relationship was difficult to deal with. “I had issues with my ex-partner," she said. "Sometimes, relationship issues are worse than losing someone. I was on antidepressants but they were counteracted by my drinking.”
