Hi, I’m Claire Stretch and I know what it’s like to suffer from depression and addiction – as a way of self-medicating the depression.

I stopped self-medicating depression over two decades ago. It was a tactic that worked badly for not very long! It was, however, the best idea I had at the time to make an unlivable life livable.

Over the last 20 years I have discovered much more life affirming and successful ways to cope with life, my mood and emotions. It’s meant learning to rise to the challenge of living, instead of running away – which I still do now and then – heck, who doesn’t?!

I’ve worked out a lot of what works for me, with all my individual traits, needs and peculiarities (and yes, you have them too – GRIN). There’s always more to learn though on this adventure called life. Hence this website where I’m sharing my experience, strength and hope with you, and where you can share yours with me, and we can learn from one another.

The way out of depression and addiction is not a road to travel alone. It is one that requires fellow adventurers who are ready to look for the light in the darkest of circumstances.

The Circle 30 Aug 2011 – how exercise helps lift depression

If you’re interested in what I do for work click the FilmStretch graphic below.

FilmStretch who specialise in web video production in Sydney