In my 50's, currently on disabillity but a "survivor" in many ways: first of my own brain chemistry (Attention Deficit Disorder from childhood, but only diagnosed last year); second of a tumultuous family and a narcissistic father who probably had ADD himself and whose psychological abuse and domestic violence undoubtedly contributed to my development of what was in reality PTSD but for years was misdiagnosed and undertreated as "depression" and "borderline personality disorder;" third and finally of a series of aggressively adversarial actions by my employer of 10 years, when, finally on ADD meds and finally alert to abuse, I requested help and got the very opposite.
In my 50's, currently on disabillity but a "survivor" in many ways: first of my own brain chemistry (Attention Deficit Disorder from childhood, but only diagnosed last year); second of a tumultuous family and a narcissistic father who probably had ADD himself and whose psychological abuse and domestic violence undoubtedly contributed to my development of what was in reality PTSD but for years was misdiagnosed and undertreated as "depression" and "borderline personality disorder;" third and finally
I'm a married, middle-aged girl jock in pursuit of endorphins. I'm also a would-be memoirist. To my shock, I now qualify to belong to the local senior center. But I'm not proud. I joined it and I'm going to take a Tai Chi class there.
I'm a married, middle-aged girl jock in pursuit of endorphins. I'm also a would-be memoirist. To my shock,
October 8, 2009 3:31pm
Reality set in. With PTSD triggers and ADD confusion, I simply couldn't continue with my Master's at this time. I got my psychiatrist to …
Just starting to catch up on my backlog of Internet connections. Eligible for a new phone later this month for free. Computer is good order for a little while now. Have missed your messages. So sorry to hear about school. You will find your way through all of this one step at a time. Hugs.
You've are a great friend.
Hi Sweetie, I always love talking to you b/c you are such a positive influence on me. I'm not doing so well, so I'm reaching out for help.....(((HUGS)))
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thank you so much for the ongoing encouragement. i really appreciate it. and i will check that out and keep you all posted on wht's going on.
Childhood abuse, teenage rape. Suspected PTSD for years, but only diagnosed March 2009; treatment for Adult ADD made me acutely attentive to interpreting triggers in workplace (e.g., nasty tones of voice, unfairness). Flipped out. Vocational life turned upside down; husband has collateral damage. I tried suicide mid-April 2009 in a dissociative state and nearly made it. But I'm getting better. Though more pessimist than optimist or realist, I'm starting to see I had to break to get fixed.
I am Type 2 diabetic and have had some success w/ managing my binge eating disorder but still struggle with night eating and some overuse of laxatives..
