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  • About Me

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    IAmLoved

    Female
    CA, USA
    Member since November 4

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      From asadheart November 8

      Welcome to DS. I hope you find comfort here.

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      From lauraria November 7

      Hi, read your reply to my post and knowing we are going through slightly similar problems... wanted to drop by and say hello, give a hug and say let me know if you ever want to chat. With love, LR.

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      From twilightmoon November 5

      Hi! Welcome to DS...just dropping by with a Hug...Diana

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I suffer from severe depression and Panic Disorder. For the most part they are environmental, however I believe that I have struggled with depression since childhood.

      Treatments

      Celexa Not Working
      It worked at first, but the benefits did not last long.
      Meditation Working / Worked
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Writing Somewhat Helpful
    • Close Physical & Emotional Abuse

      I believe that I am in an emotionally and mentally abusive marriage that has characteristics of Domestic Stockholm Syndrome.

      Treatments

      Art Working / Worked
      As an artist, this allows me to vent any and all of my emotions in a healthy way.
      Leave Too Soon to Tell
      I am trying to get out of my marriage of 16 months... hopefully I can get an annulment!
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Personal counseling works for me, but over 6 months of couple's therapy hasn't done anything but stave off the inevitable.
    • Open Codependency

      My codependency is a way of life for my family because of huge cultural influences and religious understanding. We are all now learning.

      Treatments

      12 Step Program Considering
      This was recommended to me, but I have yet to see if it will work for me
      Celebrate Recovery Too Soon to Tell
      So far, this has been the most helpful for me. It has helped me understand my religious misunderstandings that have kept me a codependent for too long.
      CoDA Too Soon to Tell
      I have yet to find a group that actually exists! I hope to find a lot of help here, though.
      Pets Working / Worked
      Getting my dog certified soon!
      Reading Working / Worked
      \"Codependent No More\" Working / Worked
    • Open Breakups & Divorce

      I am getting a divorce after 16 months of marriage.

      Treatments

      Couples Counseling Not Working
      It takes two to tango, fight, and heal a relationship...
      Leave Working / Worked
      Pets Working / Worked
      My dog and two cats are my best friends! And make great cuddle buddies at night.
      Reading Working / Worked
      Self-help and just for fun books
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
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