I am a survivor! I have been living with depression, anxiety, OCD and BPD for as long as I remember. Sometimes I feel like I want to give up, but deep down my trust in God is always there. Everyone has "challenges" in life, and this is mine. It is no more nor less than anyone else has to deal with. I have to keep reminding myself of that fact. My biggest problem is fear--fear of losing someone, fear of being alone, fear of getting old alone...therefore, my Name here is what I want: FREEDOMFROMFEAR!
I am a survivor! I have been living with depression, anxiety, OCD and BPD for as long as I remember. Sometimes I feel like I want to give up, but deep down my trust in God is always there. Everyone has "challenges" in life, and this is mine. It is no more nor less than anyone else has to deal with. I have to keep reminding myself of that fact. My biggest problem is fear--fear of losing someone, fear of being alone, fear of getting old alone...therefore, my Name here is what I want: FREEDOMFROMFEAR!
I love music--I have the radio or a CD on mostly all day! I like movies, the beach, animals--so I love to go to Zoos, I love to play cards and board games with my family. I enjoy dining out--mostly in casual places. My new goals are to exercise, eat healthy, and eventually to volunteer at a nearby Nursing Home. I am an on-call blood donor--I enjoy and feel good about myself whenever I can help others.
I love music--I have the radio or a CD on mostly all day! I like movies, the beach, animals--so I love
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FreedomfromFear gave johnSE a ray of sunshine 11:20am
Yes, John, I am well--as I hope you are...and I will have a good evening...I am going out on a date!…
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Thank you so much for caring...I'm doing the best I have done in years with my meds. There are a few…
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I really hope you feel better soon, it saddens me when you are not stable in your emotions. This is a…
FreedomfromFear wrote a journal entry: Re: My 13-lb. Weight Loss Goal 7:19am
I decided since I was trying to follow my goal and not being able to lose weight, it must be my medication--so…
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I am feeling much better today and looking forward to a fund raiser for my...…
November 17, 2009 7:19am
I decided since I was trying to follow my goal and not being able to lose weight, it must be my medication--so many meds put weight on you and …
November 1, 2009 3:21pm
Hi Everyone!
I am feeling a bit ungrateful today because my new medication is really helping me. I should thank God for that, but I am in …
October 23, 2009 12:29pm
My goal to lose 13 lbs. flopped! I overdid it excercising and pulled a muscle in my arm and threw out my back so I had to stop excercising for …
October 12, 2009 8:39am
I haven't weighed in yet, but this is my fourth day of dieting and excercising. I already excercised for the day and had a "Full …
October 9, 2009 9:06am
I had started writing a journal on September 3. I planned to write in it a few times a week and to keep it private. I wrote in it about 4 …
GOOD MORNING,
I HOPE YOU ARE WELL AND HAVEIBG A GOOD DAY,
JOHN
With lots of love ,care nad concern........Deeps.
Just checking to see how you are.
HEY, I AM IN PITSBURGH, PA A SMALL TOEN CALLEDD MCKEES ROCKS.
I HAVE BEEN HERE FOR ABOUT SISTEEN YEARS AND IT IS NOT TO BAD.
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THINGS DONE, BUT IT TAKES A TOLL ON ME AT TIMES. TAKE CARE AND TALK TO YOU SOON.
JOHN
HEY HOW ARE YOU AND HAVE YOU MADE IT TO THE DR. YET?
THE WEATHER HERE GOES FROM COLD TO WARM, BUT NO SNOW YET.
DID YOU GET A NEW COMPUTER YET? MY WIFE BROUGHT A SMALL LAPE TOP AND I LOVE IT. I HARDLY USE MY BIG ONE. HOW IS THE WEATHER THERE?
WELL TAKE CARE .
YOUR FRIEND JOHN
I have suffered from depression since childhood, although until I was in my twenties, I didn't know their was a name for what I was feeling. I used to call the bouts of depression "spells." I have joined this Support Group with the hope that I can learn more, interact with others who have depression, and most of all--have a place to turn to when I feel like giving up.
I have suffered from anxiety and panic attacks since childhood. I want to get information and suggestions to use to get through or maybe even avoid these attacks.
I have been diagnosed with OCD years ago. The areas that are most characteristic are checking things--like locks, writing reminder notes, i.e., "get clothes out for tomorrow", fear of germs, and counting i.e., how many times I roll my deodorant on so both underarms are even. The worst part is when I start asking others if they washed their hands and other things that are out of line. I know I am doing all these things, but I can't stop myself.
