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Jul 29, 2005, 09:57 AM
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<font color="red"> </font> First let me say hi to everyone who reads this and takes the time to actually read about me and what I might have to say, it means alot to me and its something Im not use to doing...Talking about myself and all the millions of thoughts and feelings that go on inside of me on a daily basis, and trust me sometimes...its alot.
 So let me start by first telling you all, My name is Erin and Im a 29 year old, mother of 2 wonderful boys who are almost 10 years old and 14 months old they are my life.I have a wonderful man in my life who thru good times and bad we have managed to make it and will continue to do so, I honestly believe he is my soul mate and we were destined to be together. Ok so recently I was diagnosed with GAD, *generalized anxiety disorder* and its been a tough few weeks. Learning to let go of things and thoughts and feelings that you have trapped inside of you for years and years is hard to do, and not alot of people understand you or why you think the way you do. If I have a dollar for every time someone told me *Just dont think that way* Id be a rich momma!  So I am a survivor of sexual abuse, Im OCD and GAD and ALL the symptoms of the GAD is there, even eating is now becoming a problem for me. Im over weight which is caused from years of not having self esteem and to hide my body from anyone wanting to hurt me...but now and I have for years, associated food with fat. Im working on it and Yes I know all the right ways to lose weight and all the things Im suppose to do and not do.... People dont understand when I say I know the right way! Just my brain and thoughts say different. My brain NEVER shuts off... and sometimes the thoughts that go thru it are down right stupid and like I said I know the whole time the right way or whatever but I never could get rid of the thoughts, now Im working on it and finally on medication when I had a burn out at work and thought I was going to die if I stayed there any longer.. Now that I know whats going on...or that I have been *Labeled* its starting to make more sense to me...slowly, but at least its easier to take sometimes when I can justify why Im thinking what Im thinking.....*then my brain says......ohhh but now everyone thinks you are using it as a crutch* ... Oh did i forget to mention that I am a People Pleaser to no extent.... But I can get into more then that if anyone cares to hear about it, Like I said this is the first time Ive openly talked about myself... Usually Im the funny Erin, everyone comes to me and I fix them... its been that way since I was a little girl... Take Care and Have a Great Day! *my brain is now saying....why did you babble, no one wants to hear your sob story!*  <font color="red"> </font>
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Jul 29, 2005, 10:05 AM
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Welcome to PC ! Glad you found this site, and hope you find it a wonderful place to rant, rave, vent, spew, etc, but also to find support and compassion Lots of folks dealing with similar issues that you are, you are not alone ! Never feel like we dont want to read what you write please !
Since you were just recently diagnosed with GAD - are you on meds? Are you in therapy for the issues you deal with? Again, welcome ! Look forward to getting to know you better. |
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Jul 29, 2005, 10:13 AM
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I am recently on meds, I was on prozac for awhile but it triggered more attacks. I am now on CIPRALEX and *short term* on two different doses of SEROQUEL. Just a little over a week now. Like I said its all new being aware there is a problem that is...it got to the point that every thought, awake or even dreaming was ending in a disatrious thought.
 But at least I can work on it now, and Im so very glad I found this site Thank you for your warm welcome
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Jul 29, 2005, 11:32 AM
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Welcome irish_brat!
I am full of a variey of different anxiety dx's so I can relate to all you said. You'll find there are others of us here too  Take care and welcome! Petunia |
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Jul 29, 2005, 11:35 AM
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Thank you for your warm welcome also.
Each post makes me feel more at home here. Take Care! Erin
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Jul 29, 2005, 05:56 PM
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(((Irish Brat)))) hope the hug is alright for you. if not save it for when it is..
Welcome to PC I think you will find that the people here are warm and caring. They will even listen when you "babble" my thing is I ramble. lol Hope you make some great friends here.. Linda |
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Jul 29, 2005, 07:20 PM
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(((Linda))) thank you for the hug, they are welcome anytime
Hugs can make the world go round some days Thank you for the welcome to PC and I hope to be around for a long time
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Jul 29, 2005, 11:14 PM
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Welcome irish_brat! I'm glad you are here! Sometimes it's hard for me to explain how I am feeling, and that forces me to keep it inside. I admire how you are able to convey your feelings into words. My name is Jen, and I have bipolar disorder. But, anyway, it's nice to have you here!! I'm still kinda new, but I like it here very much. I'm sure you will too.
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Jul 31, 2005, 05:07 AM
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Hi Irish, I'm pretty new here too. You've chosen a good place. People here seem pretty wonderful and full of support.
Hope your days get better and better. Quay |
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Jul 31, 2005, 04:16 PM
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Hey Irish! I've also been diagnosed with GAD...I know what it's like to never have your brain just relax. Sometimes just waking up is hard, cause it feels like you've already been thinking about thing for hours and your already exhausted, even thought its first thing in the morning!
Just wanted you to know this is a lovely, supporting place and you can PM me anytime you need.
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