ForeverChanging
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| Rank | Senior Member |
| Online Status | OFFLINE |
| Member Since | 11/22/2010 11:49 PM |
| Last Online | 04/08/2013 08:53 PM |
| Gender: | Female |
| Birthdate: | 04/06/1983 |
| City: | The deep south |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Occupation: | disabled |
| A little about me: | ForeverChanging suits me for my online name as I never know what each day holds. I grew up in an emotionally and verbally abusive household. Though it rarely happened, I did witness some physical abuse as well. I enjoy helping others. I became suicidal and started self-harming at 13. Its the whole reason i got my psych degree. Ive been there and don't want anyone else to have to go there alone. I value family, reliable friends, having a merciful and forgiving God, healthy artistic expression and laughter. I have the most wonderful husband and son who keep me going. My husband is extremely supportive in reguards to my illnesses. I know i am truely blessed! My other diagnosis include: bipolar 2, borderline personality, panic disorder, fibromyalgia, herniated disc L5/s1, T5/6, t6/7, t7/8, ICC, major depression, epilepsy, conversion/somatoform disorder, ptsd, ocd Although I have many "diagnosis", the most difficult to understand & communicate to others is the Somatoform disorder. After giving birth I started having spells of extreme weakness and fainting. An eeg confirmed epilepsy. I later started having seizures and was admitted to the hospital to be re-diagnosed with psuedo seizures. Technically, I have both epileptic and non-epileptic seizures but now all anyone sees, drs included, is the psychosymatic symptoms and ive often had symptoms dismissed as pseudo because of my previous diagnosis. Because of the lack of support and difficulty in understanding such a disorder I requested a somatoform support group. Having been helped so much by the other support groups on MDJ I knew others would find support in this area as well. I have heard many names for this disorder: conversion disorder, psychosymatic syndrome, psuedo, somatoform. Its called different things by different people but whatever you call it theres always one thing that's the same...it dramaticly effects your life and the ability to live like a normal person (But hey, who knows what normal is these days ) Like everyone I have good days and bad but God always gets me through. Also, if you have or know someone who has somatoform/ conversion disorder (psychosymatic symptoms: the body's physical response to stress) please join our new group. Lastly, dont loose hope. Seek help if you need it. Mdj has become a family of support for me. I firmly believe prayer has strength in numbers so if you would like me to pray for you just let me know. Its always a privilage as a child of God to help someone else in need. I know there have been many prayers lifted up for me and im thankful for every one of them. For those who suffer with self injury: Got this from a friend here on Mdj. So beautiful and true. Thought you would appreciate it as much as me.... "What are these scars from? she asked. They’re battle wounds. I replied. Who were you battling? Myself" Gives you something to think about. Thanks Stessed2theMax! |
My Awareness Ribbons
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"I am bipolar type 2. I struggle with this everyday. I wear this ribbon for me and others who struggle." |
"For my uncle who died of Lung cancer and all my loved ones who have cancer or died from it." |
"I wear this ribbon for TT. Who contracted the disease from her mate who led a double life." |
"I wear this ribbon for all my mental illness and others who share the struggle." |
"I wear this ribbon for suicide prevention and awareness. Having been this low in life, I understand but know its never the way" |
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"I wear this ribbon for my mother who was sexually abused as a child and because I suffer from panic attacks" |
"I wear this ribbon because i have fibro and to support fighting domestic violence and emotional abuse" |
"For my epilepsy..both the "real" and conversion/somatoform disorder ones." |
"I wear this ribbon for all those who suffer from child abuse." |
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 | The #1 reason why people Quit, is because they look how far they've got to go, NOT how far they've come. |
| "If you keep sending away every person who challenges you, you'll never GROW. Some people are in your life to sharpen you." ~ Mandy Hale |
| Once you choose hope, anything’s possible. – Christopher Reeve |
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My Health Topics Contributions
I started discussions in the following health topics:
causes of fainting, Conversion Disorder, conversion or somatoform disorder, cranial sacral therapy, Dr Travis Stork, fainting during blood donation, fainting information, fainting side effects, Mental Health general information, nonepileptic seizures, psuedo drop seizures, psychogenic drop seizures, Seizures, Self Mutilation, somatization, somatoform, SOMATOFORM DISORDER, somatoform disorder information...
causes of fainting, Conversion Disorder, conversion or somatoform disorder, cranial sacral therapy, Dr Travis Stork, fainting during blood donation, fainting information, fainting side effects, Mental Health general information, nonepileptic seizures, psuedo drop seizures, psychogenic drop seizures, Seizures, Self Mutilation, somatization, somatoform, SOMATOFORM DISORDER, somatoform disorder information...
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My Support Groups
Adoption Support Group
Agoraphobia Support Group
Anxiety Disorders Support Group
Bipolar dealing with PTSD Support Group
Bipolar Support Group
Bipolar Type II Support Group
Bipolars with Fibromyalgia Support Group
Borderline Personality Support Group
Depression Support Group
Fibro Challenges Support Group
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Group
PMS & PMDD Support Group
Post Traumatic Stress Support Group
Self-Injury Support Group
Social Anxiety Disorder Support Group
Somatoform Disorder Support Group
Agoraphobia Support Group
Anxiety Disorders Support Group
Bipolar dealing with PTSD Support Group
Bipolar Support Group
Bipolar Type II Support Group
Bipolars with Fibromyalgia Support Group
Borderline Personality Support Group
Depression Support Group
Fibro Challenges Support Group
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Group
PMS & PMDD Support Group
Post Traumatic Stress Support Group
Self-Injury Support Group
Social Anxiety Disorder Support Group
Somatoform Disorder Support Group
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