Posted by judy1 on September 18, 2003, at 12:03:43
In reply to Re: ok so who is knowledgeable about meth? » judy1, posted by BarbaraCat on September 14, 2003, at 19:20:40
Okay, I'll start and see if anyone continues before trying to set up something more formal.
> 1. Did you feel supported/loved as a child from your parents/caretakers?
No, there was abuse in my home.
> 2. Is there a history of mental illness in your family?
Yes, father dxed with manic depression and almost certainly an anxiety disorder. There were probably other mental illnesses on my paternal side of the family.
> 3. Were you moody as a child?
Yes, probably starting in the pre-teen years.
> 4. When and why did you start using street drugs?
Pre-teen years, really coinciding with the onset of mental illness symptoms and I think as a relief for those symptoms.
> 5. Do you feel that these substances affected your neuro chemistry either positively or negatively?
Thatis so difficult to say. I was told it was the illness itself (PTSD) that affected my neurochemistry.
> 6. If you hadn't used these substances do you think your mood disorder would be the same or different now?
I think it would be the same.
> 7. Do you still use or get the urge to use these substances?
Yes, I use opiates. I no longer use alcoholthanks for putting the questions together.
take care, judy
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