Combined depression and anxiety can be very difficult to conquer. For Australian Senator Mary Jo Fisher, the strain became too much. The pressure of being in the public eye is bad enough, but having to deal with two serious disorders made Senator Fisher feel even more stressed. Her condition became apparent after a shoplifting scandal which led to a public panic attack. After new allegations of shoplifting were made recently, the senator has announced she will be resigning.
It’s important for people to get treated for their mental health issues before the stress becomes too much. Don’t be afraid to seek help before it starts to have an effect on your quality of life.
Senator to quit after new ‘panic attack’ – Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning HeraldSenator to quit after new ‘panic attack’Sydney Morning HeraldThe Australian reported online yesterday that Senator Fisher had been reported, but not arrested by police, at a Coles supermarket on Saturday in Adelaide. Her resignat …
