When I am having what I would call a good day I still find it hard to focus.

Depression is the one thing I find it hard to take my mind off, Its a constant struggle for anyone to hold my concentration for any period of time.

Although keeping busy is a good way of fighting these thoughts it isnt the best way for me to switch off.

For years I have wanted to be able to have a proper conversation with people around me without loosing all interest and my mind wandering.

I used to get to the point where I would just look around the room or at anything but the person who was talking to me and occasionally I would find an excuse to walk away.

This is quite self destructive and I often found myself being referred to as rude which in turn made me isolate myself from the world.

Now I make that extra effort to hold conversations and not find I want or need a way out.

You see, it was all about my personal space; Id get to a point where I would feel invaded and need to get some space and room to breath.

When I know I am going into a situation where I will maybe have a conversation with someone I always without fail take a couple of big breaths before entering the environment.

Not only does this give me time to slow the sheer panic that takes over my body but it gives me time to adjust.