Hello, I am looking for online support. I used to frequent MHN (Mental Health Net) way back when. But since that went the way of the dinosaur I have not interacted with anyone on the web. Just afraid, I guess. I have a host of mental illnesses, (lucky me) but I have pretty extensive knowledge about different treatment modalities and so forth. I hope I can be an asset as well as a consumer.
To tell a bit about myself, I have been in therapy for a number of years to treat Major Depressive Disorder, recurrant severe, with psychotic features, DID, Anxiety-Panic Disorder, PTSD, and just a generalized frustration with it all. I am lucky to have a faithful and devoted husband, two fabulous daughters, and a skilled and talented therapist/shrink. It is remotely possible that I have finally hit on the proper combination of meds, cognitive therapy and electro-convulsive therapy as I have not been hospitalized for many months now, a new record for me!
Anywho, I really need to extend myself out beyond my safety zone and take up some friendships. I promise to be gentle with anyone's feelings and not to errupt at anyone who decides to jump on mine for whatever reason. I just don't see the point in overreacting that way. I won't be offended by anyone who doesn't believe in DID. I used to think it was just chicanery, and even when my therapist showed me the evidence, I still didn't believe him at first. Now, years later, I still find it difficult to take in, but at least I have accepted its reality.
I look forward to meeting people here. Allegro
To tell a bit about myself, I have been in therapy for a number of years to treat Major Depressive Disorder, recurrant severe, with psychotic features, DID, Anxiety-Panic Disorder, PTSD, and just a generalized frustration with it all. I am lucky to have a faithful and devoted husband, two fabulous daughters, and a skilled and talented therapist/shrink. It is remotely possible that I have finally hit on the proper combination of meds, cognitive therapy and electro-convulsive therapy as I have not been hospitalized for many months now, a new record for me!
Anywho, I really need to extend myself out beyond my safety zone and take up some friendships. I promise to be gentle with anyone's feelings and not to errupt at anyone who decides to jump on mine for whatever reason. I just don't see the point in overreacting that way. I won't be offended by anyone who doesn't believe in DID. I used to think it was just chicanery, and even when my therapist showed me the evidence, I still didn't believe him at first. Now, years later, I still find it difficult to take in, but at least I have accepted its reality.
I look forward to meeting people here. Allegro
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