A Little bit about Me

[Nithie]

Hey guys and gals. I'm new to the forum so it looked like here where to start. To try to make a long story shorter:

I am 28, I live in IN. I've struggled with depression my whole life so far. Past history includes physical, emotional and, sexual abuse as a child and on up through college. Also forced to have sexual encounters that even lead me to switching colleges. I can't remember much of anything before High School but yet somethings are still prominent and I wish they were blocked also. I have accepted everything I have gone through and I know it has made me the honest, humble and caring person I am today.

Recently I became very sick with a rare disease and after healing from that I was in a downward spiral that I couldn't pick myself up. I struggle with trust quite a bit but I have a close circle of a few friends that keep me accountable and helped me get into my doctor. After a long discussion and many tissues, she diagnosed me with Bi-polar type2 and asked me if I would be open to going to talk to a Psychiatrist, I thought it was a great idea and knew it was in my best interest. She also placed me on Lamictal.

After meeting with my Psychiatrist she also thought there was some bi-polar going on as well as post traumatic stress, and just yesterday she is confident I was in a psychotic depression. She took over my meds and added wellbutrin, doubled my dose of Celexa and yesterday put me on Lithium. I have been meeting with her for a couple months now and I have to say I feel great, like a new person. I still have many tearful days but still feeling good. Last wed. it was really late I really needed someone to talk to but didn't feel like calling my best friend I needed someone who knew what I was feeling and not just apologizing after everything I said. I was clueless didn't know who or where to call. Yesterday at my mtg. she gave me a list of some people/places that will help me.

I've been looking for something like this website for some peer support, somewhere to just talk to others about my day, after comparing many this site seemed home for me. Thank you for taking the time to read about me. I look forward to meeting you guys/gals. I hope that even someday I can help someone with my understanding, experiences, and insight from my therapy. Thank you again.

-Nithie

[Warmsoul/Jeanie13]

Hi Nithie

Welcome to the forums. I read your post and you have had a rough path to follow. ((((((((((( Nithie )))))))))))))

There is a support chat room connected with this room. Please feel free to join and go in and share with others. Bunch of really caring and loving chatters in there. Always room for another.

Hope to see you in there, talk with you.

Take care

Warmie/Jeanie13

[Emotional_77]

Welcome to the site Nithie. Sounds like the medications you have been put on has helped you quite a bit, glad to hear that and I hope you can continue sharing your stories on here cause it helps each other knowing that no one is alone. As my pal warmie said, join the chat room on here! Im sure you will like it.
Take care of yourself

[paular]

If you ever need someone to "talk" to, please get in touch. Whether it's to chat, to rant, whatever. I won't give unwanted advice because I've had so much of that myself and it's unhelpful. But I'm hear to listen and to support you if you need it x