Well, I haven't been on in a while, since july or so. Before that, I have been on sporadically at best (between being tired and having computer issues...). So I figured I would say hello again and reintroduce myself.
I was first diagnosed as an early to mid-teen. I was diagnosed with some anxiety disorders as well as mood disorders. I have had good times, sweel times, bad times and horrible times since. Since being first diagnosed with my first depression/burn-out, I have: Graduated from High School, graduated from college, got married, got seperated, got hospitalized, got back together, got lots of therapy, got medication, got off medications, got back on it, bought a house, lost my grandmothers, lost my beautiful cat Oscar, May they Rest in Peace, graduated from University with Honours... As you can see life goes on! Lots has happeneed!
The thing that has helped me the most through the good and bad times is the love of those around me and, well, therapy! The Panic Center really helped me too when I had a Panic Disorder relapse. I am glad to say, my Panic is still under control! Woohoo!
Things I have learned? Love is so important! Love for others but love for self!
I am a survivor! Storms come and go but I remain strong!
Working hard on yourself and your problems is so worth it!
Live in the present!
Like the commercial says: live, love, grow!
...Leanred a lot but will stop here.
Why am I here now? Simply put I relapsed and am still fighting to get back on top! My last semester of school, hmm maybe even my last year, was really tough and I burn-out and relapsed into depression. since then I have gotten help from my doctor and my therpaist. I have also joined the Depression Center. I must admit I have been lax in following the program but intend to get back at it! I got back on meds which was a tough choice for me but I really do beleive I have benefitted from it. Now, I am going back to school next september for my doctoral studies. I am pretty scared and I don<t feel ready. I am so tired. But I am doing better then after my last semester and I know I will get better :)
