Hi, I'm new to this and just need to speak to someone that has gone through what I've been through and came out the other side smiling.

I have been suffering since May 2011. I was beginning to feel tired quite often, mostly at work and felt overworked. It was then suggested to me by a colleague that I may have have diabetes. That was when the anxiety kicked in. I began worrying about all illnesses under the sun and this made me very nauseas.

I had very bad panic attacks. After having various blood tests and seeing several doctors they decided there was nothing wrong with me however I was told I had anxiety with mild depression. I was given citalopram to take. After going on and off this for about 9 months I finally started feeling a lot better (however not fully cured). I still felt extremely tired.

If I went out drinking with friends the hangovers would last days despite me not drinking huge amounts. I have little energy to do anything these days.

My partner and I have had a baby boy 2 weeks ago now and the anxiety and tiredness has hit me hard now. I need to remain strong for my family now.

I have had acupuncture and taking some Traditional Chinese medicine. This is helping slightly but I'm still not cured.

I'm 23 years old and work in quite a stressful job. I smoke and drink on occasions. (However rarely drink at the moment). I'm slightly overweight but find it extremely difficult to get to the gym.

I have not had any extremely bad situation that had caused this (abuse etc), I just want to know why I am feeling like this and how to get back to my usual happy self. I should be enjoying my 1st child's 1st few weeks but I am struggling. PLEASE HELP!