18-10-2016 12:56 PM
18-10-2016 12:56 PM
Hi I'm new and I came here because my life is such a roller coaster and no one understands me so I feel very lonely.
I've suffered from mental illness almost my whole life and have been diagnosed with anorexia, depression, generalised anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, complex PTSD, bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder.
I have very good support with a GP, psychologist, dietician and psychiatrist but all day everyday is a struggle.
I just wanted to talk to some people who might feel like me.
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19-10-2016 03:31 PM
19-10-2016 03:31 PM
Hi @Rollercoaster1!
I'm Shimmer, one of the moderators here on the Forums and I just wanted to add my welcome too
Wow, it sounds like you have been through a lot in your life in terms of mental illness. I'm curious to hear where you are at now? Sometimes people believe receiving a diagnosis means that they will have that condition for life, but actually, symptoms change over time and people can recover, no longer meeting criteria for various diagnoses. Have you noticed any big changes like this over time?
I'm glad to hear that you have a good support network set up, and that you have now reached out on the Forums to feel more understood and less alone. You can make many wonderful connections here just like @meggles1 and @utopia
Once again, welcome @Rollercoaster1, I look forward to 'seeing' more of you around!
Take care,
Shimmer
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Welcome to the forums ....
I agree with what has been said already .... the forums are a very welcome support ..... you're not alone .... keep posting and we'll walk together ....
Talk some more later .... gotta dash ....
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