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May 22, 2008, 10:48 AM
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In 2004 I began my journey toward becoming a psychologist. During that time many of the stereotypes that I had heard over the years began to disappear and a new light shone on what I accepted as "true." This past semester I took Abnormal Psychology and my worldview of abnormalities was expanded, refreshed and in some cases, rewritten.
ADHD, DID, GAD, PTSD, Phobic, bipolar, depressed, manic, suicidal, schizophrenic, cutter, autistic, antisocial. Some people have asked me why I came to PsychCentral, what abnormality did I have. I didn't have any kind of disorder, wasn't in denial of any affliction. What could I have possibly wanted to come here for? But then I realized that I did have something going on with me, something that has been there for years. I am human. I am afflicted with being a person, flawed and broken, yet willing to pick up the pieces of my life that have fallen and building something wonderful with them. I have an undying love for others inspite of themselves. I have an unquenchable desire to hear children laugh, see people smile and overcome their own disappointments. Some of the most "real" people I have met in life I met here. Not hiding behid their addictions, afflictions and obsessions; not running, escaping or denying; not falling, crashing and laying there waiting to die, but real people who know who they are. To them I say thank you. My life and learning has gone beyond the textbook, beyond the walls of myself, beyond the music, the confusion, the noise, the sounds of laughter and tears. Stay golden........... *************************
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May 22, 2008, 11:02 AM
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Very kind words and glad to have you! We are the greatest community on the net!
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May 22, 2008, 06:54 PM
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(((((StayGolden)))))
You're such a sweetie!!!! |
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May 23, 2008, 12:21 AM
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I agree!
Lily
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May 23, 2008, 03:27 AM
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I can tell you are very smart the way you write.
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May 23, 2008, 08:03 AM
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Good luck in continuing your journey.
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 Pegasus Got a quick question related to mental health or a treatment? Ask it here General Q&A Forum “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by it's ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life believing that it is stupid.” - Albert Einstein |
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May 23, 2008, 02:40 PM
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thank you for the encouragement. I feel like I have come a long way from somewhere that was confusing and unsettled. Like many people it didn't happen over night, but over time through a process that seemed crazy and chaotic. But we made it are still here.
thanks again and stay golden.....
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