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 Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:25 pm
 This is basically a place where members can post their own personal stories. You decide how much or how little to reveal about yourself, as well as disorder(s). Real names are not necessary, just tell us what you prefer to be called. I would rather this not be a discussion area, but mainly a single post with basic information about yourself.
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Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:34 pm
My name is Pink Peppercon. I don't really have a specific preference of what to be called. Any version of my username will do really. I am in my 20's, I really don't like telling people my exact age because it makes me feel old and decrepit. I have an array of disorders. PTSD, panic disorder, OCD, severe anxiety at times. They all stem pretty much from the same traumatic experience that I went through at 14. I have been to therapy off and on over the years. I have found that it does help significantly but since I am unable to work and don't have any insurance, I don't attend currently. I am not a firm believer in taking medication. Although I feel it is fine for other people, it just isn't for me. I was medicated at one time when I was younger but I really didn't like the feelings of detachment that I got and so once I was able to decide on my own to not take anything, I stopped. I try my best to cope with it on a more natural level, with deep breathing, prayer and distraction with video games and such. I hope to get back into school via online classes this year to pursue a degree in writing as it is my dream to be a novelist. I am a pretty simplistic gal. Not too big on going out. I have been engaged for the past five years to an amazingly understanding man. He honestly keeps me sane on days when I feel like I am just about to lose it. Alrighty, that just about covers me. I look forward to meeting everyone here and hearing your stories.
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Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:58 pm
My name is Roy, but any version of my username will work, too. I have GID, Depression, and Tourette's. I don't officially have OCD or hydrophobia, but I have strong symptoms of them. I also have some social and general anxiety, but I think they stem from my depression. I self-harm to deal with these things; I do not recommend doing so, it's pretty bad. I really like music, and Jeremy Soule is my favorite composer, with Green Day, Linkin Park, and Mother Mother being my favorite bands. I'm learning French and Spanish, and they're easy for me. I also read a lot.
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Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 4:35 pm
Hi, just call me Mei or Bree. My real nickname is Bree though. I have anxiety and depression. I've only just recently been actually looking for help with these things because for the longest time I was trying to help myself anndd it didn't work out, so I guess I need a little push. I'm in school for fine arts.. art and video games are pretty much what keep me calm since both are creative escapes.
Um.. that's about it, I guess. xD
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Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 6:03 pm
Hello, I'm Vertigo_Kiwi. I have generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and depression. I tried some therapy and meds while I was in high school, but didn't really like them. I was going to start therapy again, but my finances aren't the best so I canceled the appointment. However, I did find a self-help book that I plan to work through...maybe it'll help.
Anyways, I'm in college for health information management and I currently work as a cashier...which really sets off my anxiety. I hope to one day not be so socially awkward/nervous.
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 9:14 pm
Hullo. I'm Pia .. or cerebral, or cere, or ulcer.. doesn't matter. I'm in my late 20s. I have bipolar II, social phobia, PTSD, panic disorder, anxiety, major depression ... and most probably Asperger's Syndrome, I am waiting to be actually diagnosed (but there's not a doubt in my mind that I have it, especially considering how many strangers have brought it up to me).
I'm not a fan of western medicine, I hate the idea of pumping myself full of chemicals, but I gave in when I started to get suicidal. I'm still not a fan of meds, I'm constantly sick, but.. not suicidal, so I suppose it's worth it. Outside of meds, my biggest coping mechanism is music. I carry my mp3 player with me everywhere. I also read a lot and play a lot of video games.. anything to escape, really. I haven't got a job, I can't hold one even while medicated, so while I try to figure out what on earth to do with my life, I am considering going to college.. but that just kind of makes me severely anxious because I'm terrified of failure. Also I feel like I'm too old to go.
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Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:00 am
"You better believe all you do has a sense, it's not for nothing...
Hallo an alle. "Hello to all."
Username, as you wish. I'm 16. Diagnosed with GAD, Separation Anxiety, Overanxious Disorder, and Depression.
It started with Separation Anxiety after my mother died when I was 5, I took counseling at school for a year and the "separation attacks" didn't happen anymore. Then when I was 14, my grandfather died, and it came back, along with Depression. I moved in with my dad, and a few months ago, there was a fight between him and my step mom, which caused my Separation Anxiety to come back, with my Depression, newly found GAD, and recently discovered Overanxious Disorder.
...You better believe all the troubles you have will pay you someday."
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:09 pm
Hello. I'm Alia. I have OCD and ADD. I'm mostly a checker rather than a washer. I like the numbers 2 and 4. A lot. No meds. Tendency to write choppy sentences. But only sometimes. I have been to a therapist, which was pretty good, but I don't know why I don't anymore. I used to get excellent grades at school, but now... not so much. People at school must think I'm a has-been or am trying to be 'cool' by getting bad grades. Little do they know that it's all the ADD! I know it's not an anxiety disorder but it does get me anxious! When I'm trying to do anything that requires brainstorming, short-term memorization, or critical thinking, my mind just goes blank. AND I HATE THOSE STUPID, IDIOTIC TEACHERS THAT THINK IT'S BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO WORK!!!!!!!!!!! AAARRGHRGH!!!! Walking around in anti-clockwise circles feels soothing and is actually waaay more comfortable than standing in one place. Just saying. Ok, I'm done. Sorry for the caps-lock bout back there.
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Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 3:12 pm
Hey guys.
My name is Emma. I've been having issues with my mind for many years now. It has caused me a lot of grief, I went to see a doctor when I had my first massive Anxiety attack and ive had it since i was 13. I was diagnosed with that aswell as asthma. When I panic my body goes numb and I stutter. I've had these issues for 11 years. On top of that I have Borderline Personality disorder, plus depression and mood swings which have caused major issues.
I take medication for my illnesses which helps me in the long run. (:
I also have OCD when it comes to things being even or alphabetical order. XD
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Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:56 pm
Hi, call me Taren or Evan. I have PTSD and possible OCD, along with a decent sized handful of non anxiety issues. I'm a 20 year old college student who just got out of a domestic violence situation, and trying to get my head on straight after 4 years of having it variously messed with.
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Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:11 pm
I'm HopeYouFall I prefer to go by Hope. I have a long list of issues, disorders, mental problems such as Social Phobia, No self esteem, ADD & ADHD I have a minor mental disability so I make a lot of spelling and grammer errors, I have poor math skills and some things that should make since wont but that doesn't mean I am mental challenged... I tend to rant and complain a lot online because it's the only place I can let it all out without the judgement of people I see on a simi-regular basis... I have had a super rough life that some according to... every one I have ever told about my life... and even with everything I have some how managed to pull threw. This is irelavent but I am happily engaged... I find it amazing that with all my problems some one could love me.
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:37 am
Hi there, I'm Cassie. I have OCD pretty badly as a kid and still have some of the rituals. I don't count anymore though! (Thankfully!) I have PTSD from years of abusive relationships. I've been abused in every way over the course of 11 years (age 11-22 I'm almost 23 now). I suffer from manic depression that I'm on Prozac for, mood swings for which I take Zyprexa, and severe anxiety (especially socially) for which I take Xanax. I also have insomnia, but my doctors have given up on trying to put me on medication for that. Nothing works. I'm also anorexic, but my doctors don't know that. It's my only coping mechanism so I'm not ready to give it up yet.
As for me personally, I'm taking a break from university, but I'm majoring in Behavioral Psychology and American Sign Language. I want to work with kids and teens with autism. I'm happily married to the love of my life who *gasp* treats me like a princess! I'm so happy to be in a good relationship finally. I'm living proof that it can happen biggrin
Thank you!
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:35 pm
I'm Shokusho Jyotei but my mates call me Sho~
I have ADHD, depression, and anxiety and I'm prone to panic attacks. I actually had to leave college partway through my second year because just leaving my apartment would set off panic attacks.
I've since mostly worked out my anxiety problems formost things but some things still send me into panic land~
I have tried therapy but I found it to be a total and complete waste of time for me as I was not having panic attacks at the time and it was basically my family forking out big bucks for me to sit and chat about my life. It was pretty much a paid for friend-like figure. I still don't care for seeing therapists |D
(Bad attitude, I know but I really ... have a hard time bringing myself to shell out the money to sit there and chat again)
I am ... technically on medication but we have issues paying for it so it's on and off ... and I hate having to rely on a pill to make myself "normal." My mother constantly will ask if I'm taking my pills if ANYTHING goes wrong. It just makes me feel less human so I tend to look for alternative routes for dealing with my differences (I hate calling them disabilities/disorders because I am still a functioning and capable being, I'm just different).
I am back in transition to try and get back to school again. I start a grooming program in the fall and I plan to use grooming as a financial springboard to send myself back to a four year school where I hope to study to become a Japanese/chemistry teacher.
Overall I'm hoping I can rely on this guild to serve as a bit of a support group should problems arise (hopefully they won't) and as a place for me to learn more, both about what I have and what others are dealing with as well~
If ya ever feel like a chat or need someone to talk to and I'm online, don't be afraid to drop me a line c:
EDIT: HOLY BANANAS I WROTE TOO MUCH D;
I tend to do that ;-;
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Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 11:50 pm
Hello, I'm Ingrid. Call me 'Write', or maybe something else. I don't really mind. I.. um.. got social anxiety after a bunch of incidences involving everyone I loved leaving me. Basically I break down whenever there's something I think is going to change, or whenever I think something is changing. I also have mild OCD and stranger anxiety. I'm fourteen years old, in year 11 (I skipped two years), and I would love to have a social life apart from the fact that peoplescareme.
Um, um, um.
Hi. I'm me. I live in Australia. I love writing. That's.. all.
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:14 pm
I do not know whether I was then a girl dreaming I was a butterfly... Hello. biggrin My online alias is Maryweather. I am a high functioning autisic, pervasive developmental disorder to be exact. I have social anxiety and general anxiety, as well as bipolar disorder and intermittent explosive disorder. To put it simply, I have the emotional maturity of a 15 year old. I get very anxious when I am in large groups of people..and by large, I mean more than two. I often say the wrong thing in social situations, and I have a very explosive temper when pushed. I am pretty much an open book, if you want to ask me any questions about anything, please feel free. biggrin or whether I am now a butterfly dreaming I am a girl.
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