“It made me feel less isolated”

I have been coming to the meetings for about 6 months. I had started having problems about 6 or 7 months before then and I knew I needed to do something. I chose the group because it was local and was for men. I was very nervous the first time, but straight away I was made very welcome and very secure.From listening to others and from the conversations we have had I have learned a lot about how to deal with my problems, like how to relax and how to do the breathing exercises.A really big thing for me was realising that other people were experiencing the same feelings as me, so it made me feel less isolated. Everyone regards each other as equals and we all listen and respect what each of us says in the group.The group is a mix of ages and backgrounds, I am definitely the oldest, but they always include me in everything.Luke and Anthony are doing a great job, I now look forward to my weekly meeting and I know it does me good. I still have a way to go but I am much better than I was, and the group has played a big part in that.