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  • About Me

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    Starlightembers

    Female, 13, Single
    Hopewell Junction, NY, USA
    Member since September 4

    • About Me

      I'm a thirteen year old girl just trying to make sense of this ride called life. D. SAD (Social Anxiety Disorder). PTSD. ADHD. OCD. TS. Possible BPD.

      I'm a thirteen year old girl just trying to make sense of this ride called life. D. SAD (Social Anxiety Disorder). PTSD. ADHD. OCD. TS. Possible BPD.

    • Website

      http://imalwaysscreaming.wordpress.com/

    • Interests

      Reading, writing, drawing, painting, psychology, listening, meditating, video games, music, collecting, veganism, photography, finding inner strength

      Reading, writing, drawing, painting, psychology, listening, meditating, video games, music, collecting,

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    • Chocolate

      From kikibeautiful November 13

      thanks, :)

    • Hug

      From kikibeautiful November 12

      can we be friends? :-)

    • Chocolate

      From dem000 October 26

      First of all, oh my gosh. You don't have any chocolate! Here is some! Second, I miss you! Where did you go? I hope your doing ok.

    • Miss You

      From dem000 October 21

      I miss you talking to you! I hope your ok. Can't wait to talk to you again!

    • Little Love

      From ronna October 15

      SAD, BUT BEAUTIFUL WRITINGS, YOU WILL MAKE IT. DON'
      T FORGET, I ALWAYS HEAR TO TALK & LISTEN.

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  • Support Groups

    • Close ADHD / ADD

      I have suffered from ADHD all my life; however, I was only recently professionally diagnosed. I have recently started on Strattera, and have hope that will end up working.

      Treatments

      Music Somewhat Helpful
      I can't explain why; however, music helps me concentrate and stay focused on certain occasions.
      Strattera Working / Worked
      Strattera has improved things more than I can express. It is now possible for me to concentrate, get things done, and has decreased the amount of fidgeting. It does make me sleepy; however, not enough to significantly impact my day.
    • Close Bullying

      From the time I entered first grade, there has always been at least one "peer" of mine with something negative say about me. Upon entering junior high, the teasing has become less frequent; however, I will never forget the feeling of being worthless in the eyes of those around you.

    • Open Children Of Divorced Parents

      My parents divorced when I was young due to my father's drug abuse, and I have had to deal with the complications that come along with separation all my life.

    • Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

      Growing up, my addicted father has been both physically and emotionally abusive towards me. From sitting on me until I was gasping for air to saying that I was turning into a screw up, there was always something he could do to bring me down.

      Treatments

      Art Somewhat Helpful
      The saying a picture is worth a thousand words rings true a lot of the time. Art is my way of visualizing what I can't see: the hurt and anger inside me. From the day I could hold a crayon, art has been my therapy.
      Music Working / Worked
      Music is one of the few reasons I hold on. It takes all the emotion that is held up inside of me, and releases it through song. My Chemical Romance in particular have been an enormous help. I also write my own lyrics, as it allows me to put thoughts in perspective.
    • Open Self-Injury

      The first memory I have of self-injury dates back to when I was four. Stressed out by my surroundings, I began to violently scratch my arm. I loved the feeling and release it provided me. Since then, I have gone on to cut, burn, scald, skin pick, and bruise.

      Treatments

      Red Marker Not Working
      Honestly, it made things worse. The mark just served as an "X" of sorts, determining the spot where I would self-injure.
      Rubber Bands Not Working
      As ironic as this may sound, it was too painful. When I self-injured, a release always came after the hurt - this just flat out caused pain.
      Squeezing Ice Somewhat Helpful
      This has been the most helpful for me, as it is an alternative distress release to self-injury. The other substitute methods just seem to discourage the self-injury - this replaces it.
    • Open Families & Friends Of Addicts

      My father is addicted to crack cocaine, and has been my entire life. It has destroyed our family, led to divorce, and has had a lasting psychological impact on me. I currently attend Alateen meetings and a see a therapist for support.

      Treatments

      Al-Anon Working / Worked
      Writing Working / Worked
    • Open Sexual Abuse

      From the time I was four to the end of sixth grade, an older boy that my mom babysat would touch and force me into things I didn't feel comfortable with. I have since told about what happened, and the abuse was stopped. However, I still struggle a great deal over what happened, and find that I can't move on.

      Treatments

      Art Somewhat Helpful
      Music Working / Worked
      Reiki Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Agoraphobia & Social Anxiety

      From as far back as I can remember, I have always been shyer than most. Talking to more than one kid at a time was terror to even think about; speaking in front of others sent me into anxiety attacks; and I always felt scared to do simple things (eating, shopping, etc) in the presence of others. This fear and anxiety has greatly impacted how I function, and I struggle greatly to overcome it.

    • Open Teen Anxiety

      From the youngest age ([preschool), I always seemed to feel tense, upset, and anxious. Adults would just laugh and and say, Stop being so tense, you need to smile!" I still struggle today, and it impacts every aspect of my life.

    • Open Eating Disorders
      Type: Bulimia

      Starting from a young age, I always seemed to eat more than everybody else. Sometimes I would eat so much the taste barely hit my tongue. The food felt warm and comforting - a safe place to go when my world fell apart. This overeating eventually led to Bulimia, a disease that thrust me into a fight I never could have predicted. I'm now in recovery; however, I still struggle a great deal not to purge.

    • Open Depression - Teen

      Starting around the time I entered third grade, I began to experience intense feelings of sadness. I would not learn until later that this was caused by depression. The diagnosis came in sixth grade, and I have been seeing a psychiatrist for about a year.

      Treatments

      Art Working / Worked
      Music Working / Worked
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      Writing Working / Worked
    • Open Insomnia

      Starlightembers hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

      Starlightembers hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling)
      Type: Trichotillomania

      I started pulling my hair at the age of eight. At first I disliked the feeling; however, for some reason, I was inclined to do it again. The second time was what did it. the pulling made me feel energized, alert, and confident - if only for a few seconds. I mainly pull the hair on my arms; however, I also pluck them off my eyebrows, head, and legs.

    • Open Vegetarians & Vegans
      Type: Vegan

      I have been a vegetarian since April of 2008, and became a vegan in June of 2008. I feel healthier, more energized, and a bit happier since cutting out the animals. I love it!

    • Open Family Issues

      My entire life, there has been problems with the people that the law considers family. My parents are divorced, mostly due to my father's addiction to Crack Cocaine. My mom can be emotionally unstable at times, suffering from mood swings, severe anxiety, and always letting her stress out on me. Her side of the family is also not supportive, extremely disapproving, and is never there when we need them.

      Treatments

      Music Working / Worked
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      Writing Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Pet Bereavement

      Starlightembers hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Bereavement - Teens

      My friend Adam Morey, along with his family, was murdered when I was in 5th grade. I have also lost both my grandmothers, both of whom I was very close to.

      Treatments

      Music Working / Worked
      Pets Working / Worked
      Remembering Somewhat Helpful
      Support from Friends & Family Not Working
    • Open Tourette Syndrome & Tic Disorders

      Starlightembers hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Loneliness

      Starlightembers hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

      Starlightembers hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Bisexuality

      Starlightembers hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Coming Out

      Starlightembers hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Teen Sexuality
      Type: Gay / Lesbian Issues

      Starlightembers hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Anger Management

      Starlightembers hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Panic Attacks

      Starlightembers hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Paranoia

      I have paranoid delusions. I believe two ghosts are in my house watching, harassing, and harm me. I think that they try to put dangerous situations in my path, make those I love hurt me, and even put thoughts in my head. I'm constantly terrified of me being watched, people out to get me, etc.

    • Open Codependency

      Starlightembers hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Stress Management

      Starlightembers hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Dizziness & Vertigo

      Starlightembers hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
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