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MakGyver

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A lot of people say that I should smile more, that my life is good. Most of the time I just smile for them to avoid an argument. But the truth is that my life has been full of traumatc experiences. My thumb was bit off at 18 months, child abuse and bullying( students and staff) preschool - 6th grade, spinal fusion at 13 (no pain meds because of idiot doctors😠), grandma died next year while I was holding her hand, more abuse (mom didn't know that assbergers + depression + severe anxiety + borderline ptsd from past abuse = non-functioning), other grandma died at 15, cared for dying father (ALS) at 17, mental breakdown from Dad's condition that landed me in the psych shortly after my return. Did I mention that I've been on Prozac since I was 4? Not recommended, it really messes up brain chemistry/development. And I just lost my job last year due to developing epilepsy. How do I get the piont across that, even though I'm only in my early 20's, I've actually suffered more than many people 3 times my age. It's hard to just get over it and pretend to be ok.

    • cathys

      776d

      You can and will get past all of that stuff, Im 55 and still learning to cope with stuff on a daily basis. I have been diagnosed with clinical depression, anxiety, ADHD bipolar 2, ptsd, sleep apnea, very low self esteem or self worth and I have bad days but I'm finally learning how to have good days not just all bad ones. I thought it was a bunch of crap but people kept telling me about self talk and working out so I tried it and it has helped me sooooo much. I do it everyday even if it's just for a few minutes. I look myself in the mirror and say things out loud that makes me feel good about myself. I also have been on probably most meds. That are out there, I have been on antidepressants and stuff for over 40 years. Now I am considering Ketimine, I have heard some really good things about that too, im still checking it out. Sister don't wait until your my age and say I wished I would have tried harder to feel better, I wish I had of done this or that, don't let live pass you by like I did. Without trying everything you can. You are worth it and you need to tell yourself that you are worth it, and that you are worthy of being happy, and worthy of being loved, say it 100 times a day, mean it, it will happen. And I have been through a lot of stuff too sine I was 4 yrs. old I won't go into it unless you want me to but if you ever want to talk, im here. You Are Worth It....

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