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GiraffeLoverJen 
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About Me
GiraffeLoverJen
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About Me
I'm not sure what I want you to know about me. I guess to just be up front about everything, I have a pretty complex mental health history that includes a 10 year struggle with Anorexia, a 3 year struggle with Bulimia, Self Harm, Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, PTSD, Trichtillomania, Anxiety and Severe Depression. I also just discovered that I have a brain tumor (Prolactinoma) and I'm waiting for a referral to an endocrinologist for treatment. I love animals, I have 2 cats, Baxter & Precious. I also collect giraffes and owls. I'd love to be your friend.
I'm not sure what I want you to know about me. I guess to just be up front about everything, I have a pretty complex mental health history that includes a 10 year struggle with Anorexia, a 3 year struggle with Bulimia, Self Harm, Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, PTSD, Trichtillomania, Anxiety and Severe Depression. I also just discovered that I have a brain tumor (Prolactinoma) and I'm waiting for a referral to an endocrinologist for treatment. I love animals, I have
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I enjoy reading, talking on the phone, listening to music, watching TV and taking naps, cats, shopping and spending time with my family.
I enjoy reading, talking on the phone, listening to music, watching TV and taking naps, cats, shopping
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Yesterday
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GiraffeLoverJen updated their status 5:34pm
Frustrated with life…
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GiraffeLoverJen gave GiselleSylphide a hug 5:07pm
Hey girl...I just now read about your seizure...that's scary! I hope you're feeling better now that you're…
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GiraffeLoverJen and ezroc are now friends 5:00pm
November 19
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GiraffeLoverJen and RetiredVet57 are now friends 6:17pm
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This year = fail
I know it's so scary to go off your meds, I just found out that I can never go back on my risperdal again (perfect news to go with a perfect year). You can make it through it though. You just have to remember how awesome it feels to be all put together and remember you WILL feel that way again. 
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I feel your pain...well when it comes to anxiety. Welcome....I hope you find the site helpful.
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Hello Giraffe lover (i never in my wildest dreams thought i would EVER have to type that opening line but...) lol. How are you today, feeling good?
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Thank you ma'am. This site has already been very helpful, and I'm very happy to be accepted here.
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hi GLJen. Your name caught my eye, and i wanted to ask if you were from africa, but i read your profile, and i see it's because you collect them. oh my!!!
well, hello and welcome anyhow!
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Support Groups
Close Anxiety
I suffer from pretty severe anxiety problems and I'm looking for support, encouragement and friendships with others who have the same struggles.
Treatments
- Ativan Working / Worked
- Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
- Inderal Working / Worked
- Klonopin Not Working
- Lexapro Not Working
- Paxil Somewhat Helpful
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Xanax Working / Worked
Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI have struggled with depression most of my life. I am looking for support, encouragement and friendship.
Treatments
- Celexa Not Working
- Cymbalta Not Working
- Effexor Working / Worked
- Elavil Somewhat Helpful
- Geodon Not Working
- Lexapro Not Working
- Paxil Working / Worked
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Prozac Not Working
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Seroquel Somewhat Helpful
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Trazodone Somewhat Helpful
- Zoloft Not Working
Open Eating Disorders
Type: AnorexiaI had anorexia for 10 years, bulimia for 3 years and now I am 100 pounds overweight and struggling to lose weight due to medication.
Treatments
- Celexa Not Working
- Dietitian Consult Working / Worked
- Group Therapy Working / Worked
- Lexapro Not Working
- Outpatient Treatment Program Working / Worked
- Paxil Working / Worked
- Prozac Not Working
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Residential Treatment Center Working / Worked
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Zoloft Not Working
Open Obesity
I have a history of having anorexia and bulimia for 13 years. Several years ago I began recovery from those, but I've now turned from being underweight, to being overweight. I don't know if the weight gain is due to the many medications I take or if I just overeat.
Open Sexual Abuse
I was sexually abused for several years when I was younger. I suffer from PTSD, depression, eating disorders, self harm and anxiety, all which I believe are because of the abuse. I am looking for support, encouragement and friendship here.
Treatments
- Art Working / Worked
- Emotions Anonymous (EA) Working / Worked
- Group Therapy Working / Worked
- Leave Working / Worked
- Music Working / Worked
- Talking Working / Worked
- \"The Courage To Heal\" Working / Worked
Open Scoliosis
I have scoliosis, diagnosed when I was 13, had surgery when I was 14 and still have curvature with mild aches and pains, but nothing severe.
Treatments
- Harrington Rods Working / Worked
Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
I was sexually abused as a small child and now struggle with PTSD. looking for support, encouragement and friendship here.
Treatments
- Art Working / Worked
- Effexor Working / Worked
- EMDR Working / Worked
- Emotions Anonymous (EA) Working / Worked
- Guided Imagery Working / Worked
- Inderal Working / Worked
- Music Working / Worked
- Paxil Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Reading Working / Worked
- Remeron Not Working
- Seroquel Somewhat Helpful
- Serzone Not Working
- Supportive Care Working / Worked
- Talking Working / Worked
- Zoloft Not Working
Open Prolactinoma
Recently diagnosed with a Prolactinoma. Looking for information on treatment options, support, encouragement and friendship.
