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Posted by riot on December 14, 2008, at 0:56:46
I wanted to take some time and thank everyone on this website for their time and honesty. When I first stumbled here, I felt like I was at home. I got long responses, with people going through the same struggles I was.
I have been depressed for most of my life. I remember having anxiety attacks before the age of 7. I grew up with a Borderline, BIpolar, Depressed, anorexic, drug addict/ alcoholic mother. My father was incredibly distant and grew very emotionally and verbally abusive in my teenage - early adult years.
I'm the middle child and a classic Scapegoat.
I left their house for good in May 2008, moving to a new state to start over. My partner, took me in and understood I was in dire need of psychological care. I was finally able to settle down, get clean, and start the work.I had no idea what I was getting into. I had very little hopes or expectations, and two basic goals. Stabilize my emotions, Regulate other symptoms.
After about 6 drug combinations and a ton of "diagnosis".. I can finally say I am ok with my *diagnosis and doing ok on my medication. Most importantly, I see my therapist once a week and I am also in Premarital Counseling with a woman who specializes in woman with sexual abuse history.
* Major type 2 Depression, GAD, PTSD
I finally am sleeping, working one day a week and have been making huge progress in therapy. I am so happy and in such a better place then I was 6 months ago. It has taken a TON of hard work, and devling into painful memories, but I can say I am making significant progress.
Thanks for reminding me I can do this. It's a battle I face every day, but I no longer fear the battle.
Thanks again.
Posted by Phillipa on December 14, 2008, at 1:00:55
In reply to 6 Months of Recovery... :), posted by riot on December 14, 2008, at 0:56:46
Fantastic made me realize I need to look for another therapist one I can work well and connect with. Great job. Love Phillipa
Posted by riot on December 14, 2008, at 12:49:37
In reply to Re: 6 Months of Recovery... :) » riot, posted by Phillipa on December 14, 2008, at 1:00:55
> Fantastic made me realize I need to look for another therapist one I can work well and connect with. Great job. Love Phillipa
I was very fortunate to connect with community mental health. They have covered 99% of my expenses. I see a psychologist once a month to revue my meds. But I see therapists 2x a week right now.
My therapist for community mental heath is wonderful. And im thankful I got her. I've seen plenty of not so pleasant ones, but I really like her.
My premarital counselor is serving the purpose of working through all the crap of my past so my marriage can be successful by leaving it there. She pushes me a lot to work through my rape and take some new step forward. Both independently and with my partner.
So yes, see someone you trust, you tell them everything, so make sure you feel comfortable with them.
Good luck! You can do it!
Posted by Phillipa on December 14, 2008, at 19:03:28
In reply to Re: 6 Months of Recovery... :), posted by riot on December 14, 2008, at 12:49:37
Thanks for the pep talk. If you ever have time google Charlotte NC and psychology today and the therapists here from MSW's to PHD's. See what you think. And babblemail always on. Love Phillipa
Posted by muffled on December 15, 2008, at 20:44:09
In reply to 6 Months of Recovery... :), posted by riot on December 14, 2008, at 0:56:46
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