Скачать или смотреть How I Cope With Depression and OCD: Gemma’s story | Being Gail Porter | BBC Scotland

“I think if I could go back to my younger self and be able to say ‘things are going to bet better…’ that would’ve really helped.”

Throughout her life, Gemma has struggle with mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and suicidal thoughts.

Click here to subscribe to your BBC Scotland Channel: http://bit.ly/BBC-Scotland-Subscribe
We’re also on other channels too!

Twitter:   / bbcscotland  
Facebook:   / bbcscotland  
Instagram:   / bbcscotland  

Now Gemma’s found a combination of things to help her cope, and one of those is working with animals, in her role as a dog walker.

“I think being out walking with dogs every day really helps with my mental health. It’s just their personalities, and seeing them happy makes me happy,” Gemma explains.

Watch the video in full to hear Gemma talk about what else helps her cope.

To see more from the Being Gail Porter documentary strand, visit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000...