What is Arnold-Chiari-Malformation

Arnold-Chiari malformation, sometimes referred to as 'Chiari malformation' or ACM, is a congenital anomaly of the brain.

Arnold-Chiari Malformation II occurs in almost all ch...

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Saturday November 28, 2009

Frustrating Stories

  • Social Issues

    Wednesday, April 2, 2008

    I've just been thinking about my social problems of the past. I was labeled antisocial in about 2nd grade I think. Because I would not ask someone to be my partner in class when it was time to partner up. What the authoritah did not realize is that no one wanted to be my partner! So thats why I didn't ever ask cause I Knew no one liked me, jeez. I have trouble starting conversations and a...

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  • As suspected....

    Friday, May 23, 2008 | A Frustrating story

    Well, the school denied my eldest SpEd, but we are supposed to meet for a 504 meting to discuss accommodations.  Essentially, the school stated that their tests did not show any evidence of ADHD or depression, or any discrepancies.  My son was diagnosed with ADHD/I and Dysthymic Disorder.  They said that because their tests did not show any problems, that he was denied SpEd.  ...

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  • A BAD day

    Sunday, August 10, 2008 | A Frustrating story

    My friends, I haven't been on much lately as I haven't been here in front of my pc much. I've spent the last three days and tow nights at my mother's house working on her bathroom. As usuall I over did things and last night and today I've been crawling around on my hands and knees a lot or just laying or sitting still as my back hurts so much. Bad enough that I moan a lot and ...

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  • Hate being Groggy!!

    Friday, October 17, 2008 | A Frustrating story

       Dr. changed my meds around.. told me NOT to take my wellbutrin ( my happy pills) and to increase my abilify ( i wont do it!!!) and gave me new sleep meds. Now im sleping all night but groogy in daytime. I hate this.. Why cant I be NORMAL??? I just want to be awake by day( ok, maybe alittle hyper id like to be) and sleep at night. I miss coming on here to talk to my friends, im always...

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  • Figuring out life with ACM

    Sunday, January 18, 2009 | A Frustrating story

    Ok, six months ago I got diagnosed with Chiari Malformation 1...they told me I was born with it, which explains alot, as an infant I was very sick, I even had brain surgery (of course technology wasnt like it is today), I would sleep, eat and vomit violently for 24 hours, I was in and out of hospitals...no one could figure out what was wrong, the vomiting finally disappated, and then it turned in...

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  • My dad!!

    Friday, August 14, 2009 | A Frustrating story

    My dad is really frustrating me.He needs to get all this proof that I have a disability for the DPS system so I can stay on his insurance.He asked me for my social security number and I have it memorized but he wanted proof that I went to go get it and read it to him.I am not a baby and if I know my number I know it!! I hung up on him!! I am so mad why doesn't he take me for my word at 33.I e...

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  • So much anxiety and fear..

    Sunday, November 8, 2009 | A Frustrating story

     
    Why do i keep letting this ms get the best of me i am so anxious all the time, why cant i just be at peace, i was suppose to start lexapro but didnt, i think ill start tonight. Im trying to deal but feel like im trying to claw my way out of a hole. when wil it get better GOD?

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