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About Me
wannagetbetter
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About Me
Hi, my name's Becky. I'm engaged to be married next may to a wonderful man, and I have a beautiful 10 yr old daughter. I have suffered on and off with severe depression, anxiety disorder and panic attacks for 4 & a half years now, I also self harm i've been doing it on and off for about 4 years but recently its become more often, due to my anxiety being so bad. I joined DS to get support and friendship from people who understand what i'm going through. I look forward to getting to know you all, and hope I can help you as much as you help me xxxx xxxx
Hi, my name's Becky. I'm engaged to be married next may to a wonderful man, and I have a beautiful 10 yr old daughter. I have suffered on and off with severe depression, anxiety disorder and panic attacks for 4 & a half years now, I also self harm i've been doing it on and off for about 4 years but recently its become more often, due to my anxiety being so bad. I joined DS to get support and friendship from people who understand what i'm going through. I look forward to getting to know you all, and
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Interests
My Fiance, my daughter, my cat, I love music - Take that, UB40, Will Young, Michael Jackson (RIP), Girls aloud, Pink Floyd, going to music concerts, clubbing (when i'm not going through my severe anxiety episodes), my friends, films, sex and the city the movie, pretty woman, dirty dancing, grease, TV, sex and the city, friends, eastenders, gardening, reading, taking long hot bubble baths, relaxation, computer games, long walks in the sun, sunbathing, cooking, fashion, shopping, watching my daughter at her dance competitions, driving my car, going to theme parks xxxx xxxx
My Fiance, my daughter, my cat, I love music - Take that, UB40, Will Young, Michael Jackson (RIP), Girls
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Support Groups
Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI was diagnosed with major depression in January 2005, I have suffered ever since. My depression is so severe at times I cannot get myself out of bed, i'm trying my best to get myself better.
Treatments
- Celexa Not Working
- In the end after having my dose increased to the maximum they made me worse, so was taken off them.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- Worked for a while but now my problems are back.
- Effexor Working / Worked
- Seem to be working for me.
- Pets Working / Worked
- When my cat oscar is with me it makes me feel better.
- Positive Thinking Too Soon to Tell
- Am trying very hard.
- Prozac Not Working
- I was on 20mg then 40mg of this but in the end it made me worse.
- Psychotherapy Too Soon to Tell
- Have just been referred for long term psychotherapy and DBT.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- I have the most wonderful support network, I have great friends who are always there for me, I have wonderful parents and siblings, and my fiancee is my rock he's been there for me through all of this.
- Writing Working / Worked
- This really helps me to write in my journal here on DS, helps to get things off my chest.
Close Anxiety
I suffered with mild anxiety when i was first diagnosed with depression but in the last 18 months its got severe and is affecting my life, I get tremors and that awful dread feeling in my stomach my palms get sweaty, i'm anxious most days.
Treatments
- Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
- I've taught myself breathing exercises to help me when i'm really anxious, this can be quite effective sometimes.
- Inderal Working / Worked
- Worked quite well for a short period of time when I was very anxious.
- Lyrica Working / Worked
- I take these twice a day they seem to be working well.
- Pets Working / Worked
- When im with my cat oscar I feel happier.
- Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
- Sometimes helps.
- Thorazine Working / Worked
- I take these on a PRN basis and they work really well when i'm really anxious, they calm me down and help me sleep.
- Valium Somewhat Helpful
- Made me feel a bit like a zombie.
Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
I suffer with OCD in the form of obsessive thoughts, its quite a struggle some days.
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Not Working
- Lyrica Somewhat Helpful
- I take these for my anxiety they seem to help a little with my obsessive thoughts.
Open Back Pain
I've suffered from lower back pain for 10 years, I have had flare ups when it got so bad that I could hardly walk.
Treatments
- Bedrest Working / Worked
- This can help when the pain is really bad.
- Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- This sometimes helps.
- Ibuprofen Not Working
- Naproxen Somewhat Helpful
- Took the edge off.
- Physical Therapy Not Working
- Have had 2 courses of physio, but my back is still bad.
- Relaxation Working / Worked
- Relaxing can help when your muscles are tense.
- Stretching Working / Worked
- When the pain is bad this can feel quite nice, I use the exercises the physio gave me.
- TENS Working / Worked
- I currently use this when in alot of pain, its amazing.
Open GERD & Heartburn
I suffered with acid reflux every day but am now on omeprazole which is a wonder drug I feel so much better.
Treatments
- Antacids Not Working
- They only worked temporarily.
- Baking Soda Somewhat Helpful
- Dietary Modification Not Working
- Prilosec Working / Worked
- Amazing medication, am currently on this.
Open Panic Attacks
I've suffered with panic attacks for around 3 years now, I went through a period when I would have a few a week but now its less often.
Treatments
- Effexor Too Soon to Tell
- Just started taking this for my anxiety and depression, so hope it will cure my panic attacks.
- Inderal Working / Worked
- Worked well for me in the past.
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Worked for a short while now i'm back to what I was before and worse.
Open Self-Injury
I have harmed myself in the past, and didn't do it for a long time, I recently cut myself and scraped loads of skin off my face and arms in a really bad episode of anxiety. I've been self harming since then.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Too Soon to Tell
- have been referred for DBT haven't started it yet.
- Rubber Bands Somewhat Helpful
- can be quite effective, but sometimes I need the blood.
- Talking Not Working
- This doesn't seem to work too well for me.
- Tattoos Working / Worked
- I already a few tattoos and i would like to get a couple more.
Open Personality Disorders
Type: Obsessive-compulsive Personality DisorderI have OCD in that I have obsessive thoughts, its starting to really drive me mad now.
Treatments
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Groups
low self esteem
Cutters Have Feelings Too
Self Harmers Anon
Cat Lovers
Living Outside Depression
Social Anxiety
Anxious together
Self Harm Helping Eachother
Dont Give Up
University Depression Study Group
Anxiety and POSITIVE CHOICES
Lean On Me Anytime
Prayer Room
Vent Scream Yell and Medicate Your Anxiety Away!
Depression Survival Kit
MJ FANS
