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 Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 9:27 am
Well, any guild should have an introduction thread, so I'll start one. smile I know it's not necessary right now, but hey, if someone joins later today, or tomorrow or whatever, then they might want to know who we are, right? biggrin
I hate talking about myself like this, I prefer responding to questions and that kind of thing, but hey, not much to be done about it, right?
I've been on Gaia for a while now, a year or two I think. I found Gaia through my boyfriend and his little brother. I'm a single mom of 2, both girls. smile I've suffered and fought with depression all my life, and I've come out the other side. If it could happen to someone, it probably has happened to me, and thanks to my wonderful skills of empathy, if it hasn't happened to me, I can sympathize and try to put myself in that situation to see how I would feel. Aren't vivid imaginations great.... I'm always around, and ready to help, so if someone wants to talk, I'm here. smile Proof positive that it doesn't have to be lethal.
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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 5:40 pm
well im going to reply, just bored, ok, well im in high school, ive just joined this guild and gaia, im really depressed, my parents have divorced, ive been reped, that sort of stuff, i also dont like to tralk to much about myself but love discussing and all that sort of stuff.
i dont have talents, i like computers, reading and school, thats about all i have to say, but reply!!
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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 5:47 pm
i guess i should introduce myself too. My name is Steph and im 18 years old. I created this guild because im on gaia all the time and figured i might as well meet people that have been through the same things i've been through. I can talk about my past easily because, it doesnt really bother me that much, its just something that has happened and i havent ever cried about it. I like animals more than people, and most people think i'm a b***h, but i just come off that way. I read more than i do anything else and i like sleeping.
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Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 3:53 pm
I'm Milena, I'm 16 and I've been suffering from Bipolar Disorder probably my entire life. I've been on medication since the seventh grade and I really wonder whether it's doing me much good. My family doesn't sympathize, whenever I'm upset they attribute it to my mental state- they never consider that just maybe I'm genuinely angry.
Some days I'll be insanely depressed and won't even be able to wake myself up. I've almost been kicked out of my magnet school for missing so many days. My manic episodes have gotten me into trouble nearly every time I've had them.
I've been made fun of at school (someone saw my mom bring my pills to the office), called crazy, etc. Seeing your name on the bathroom wall in middle school never helps a struggle against a mental illness...
Well, that was pretty long and I don't think I got across what I originally wanted to say, but whatever!
~ Miss Pumpkin
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Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:11 pm
Miss Pumpkin I'm Milena, I'm 16 and I've been suffering from Bipolar Disorder probably my entire life. I've been on medication since the seventh grade and I really wonder whether it's doing me much good. My family doesn't sympathize, whenever I'm upset they attribute it to my mental state- they never consider that just maybe I'm genuinely angry. Some days I'll be insanely depressed and won't even be able to wake myself up. I've almost been kicked out of my magnet school for missing so many days. My manic episodes have gotten me into trouble nearly every time I've had them. I've been made fun of at school (someone saw my mom bring my pills to the office), called crazy, etc. Seeing your name on the bathroom wall in middle school never helps a struggle against a mental illness... Well, that was pretty long and I don't think I got across what I originally wanted to say, but whatever! ~ Miss Pumpkin well welcome! i'm glad you are in this guild because i guarentee that NOONE here will ever make fun of you or will tell you its just because you have bipolar that you are acting this way! i'm sorry about the people at school, i agree that its never easy to have your peers making fun of you for something that isnt under your control! and im more sorry that your parents dont understand, my mom is kinda the same only whenever i tell her im really depressed she always asks "have you been taking your pills" which isnt exactly what i wanna hear you know?
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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 1:47 pm
Hi, name's Helena. But everybody just calls me Lena(Lainah). I have depression and bipolar disorder, but i'm not on meds because it not serious at all. I honestly haven't even told my mom. I've only told my best friend, who is like sister to me.
I've tried to kill myself Idon't know how many times, and each time I'm glad I didn't succeed. I'm getting out of the rut I put myself in, thanks to my friends and my new hobby.
That hobby? Writing. I have about four of five notebooks full of stories and poems and lyrics just to keep my mind off my life.
Nice to meet you all, and I'm glad to help in any way possible.
heart Lena
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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 2:02 pm
welcome and we're glad to have you here hun!
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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 2:59 pm
Yo ho, haul together... hoist the colours high... So this is the introduction thread? Works for me...
Hi. I'm Phoenix. I'm a twenty-six woman (please don't flame me because I'm "too old to be on Gaia... I'm really sick of that), and I have multiple "mental illnesses."
1. Schitzo-Effective Disorder. It's like schizophrenia, but not quite as bad. I have audible hallucinations, and sometimes visual. Nothing too serious... and I've grown accustomed to it over the years.
2. Bi-Polar Acute Mania. Basically, instead of rapid depression, I have rapid moon changes. I go from happy to death-wish in a heart beat... on a good day.
3. Severe Anxiety Disorder. I think that's pretty self-explanatory.
4. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. A bit harder to explain... and a little embarrassing in some aspects. So I'll leave this one vague.
5. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Fun fun FUN! Basically, the cause of everything else, apparently. I went through some nastiness in my life... abuse, both physical and mental, living on the streets, la la la... I've done it all.
I have a few other "concerns" that I'm working on, but they haven't actually been diagnosed.
I have my reasons for being a nut case. I might share them at points, I may keep them to myself. Who knows.
I guess I'm here more for everyone else than myself. I have a strange outlook on like... but if you find yourself unsure of what to do in certain situations, feel free to PM me.
And... may the fudge be with you. Heave ho, thieves and beggars... never shall we die...
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 5:14 pm
I am Margot. I am 18. I have bipolar disorder, severe clinical depression, defiant behavior disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorder, ADHD, severe body dysmorphia, and borderline personality disorder. I've been a cutter for six years. I've attempted suicide seven times. I've been in a mental hospital three different times. I used to be a drug addict, clean and sober for two years now. I used to be an alcoholic, been sober for three years. I've also had issues with eating disorders. I love to help people as much as I can.
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 5:24 pm
I'm Paula, I'm 18, almost 19. I have clinical depression that has been worsening since I was seven, and a crippling case of social anxiety. I become intensely depressed without my medication, I am physically addicted to it and the doctors have told me I will probably never be able to function without it. I've been self-harming, either in the form of cuts or pills, for five years. I'm often persecuted for things I believe in, for example, I am completely and openly supportive of suicide and abortion. Um, I'll probably be pretty active in this guild because I know a lot about my problems and it interests me.
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Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 12:39 pm
Hi, Im, um Sieghart. I have split personalities, and bad Bi-Polar disorder. I, am not all too great with intros. I have been like this since I was 8. Im not too popular in school, as we all know the dam stuck up bullies, but, hi.
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Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 6:59 pm
Hey there everyone, I'm the newest member of the guild. My name's Tricia, but you can call me Trish or MT.
Family life is complex, and I may get into it at a later time. I am engaged to a wonderful man though, and we will be getting married July 26, 2008.
I suffer from bipolar disorder/manic depression, anxiety attacks and ADHD. My father is also bipolar, and many of my family members have either mental disorders or addictions.
The type of bipolar disorder I suffer from is the same as Blank_Phoenix, bipolar acute mania. The sudden mood change was what started the anxiety attacks I get. I usually am effected by this 30+ times a week on average. I don't take medication. I have my reasons why.
I love people and am very social. I usually give good advice, and I'm going to college to be a nurse. I love to help people, so if you look around the LI forum you'll usually find me.
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:05 pm
Hello.
I'm Trista.
I'll be 15 in september.
I have clinical depression and am on meds for it.
Welbutrin actually, but it hasnt been doing anything at all, so i have an appointment next week to see about changing meds.
I have only attempted suicide once, and i rarely talk about it with people.
it was in september of '05, and i took a huge overdose of tylenol.
i was in the hospital for three days.
i got to counceling and therapy once a week.
also something i rarely ever bring up, i started cutting in the 6th grade, before i even knew what emo was or anything like that.
i have been getting help for it this year.
i tend to be very anti-social at times, and have alot of self esteem and anxiety issuses.
However, i love meeting new people, and am a nice person myself.
smile heart
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 5:09 pm
Name Newski
Gender Male
Age 22
Location Chicago
History I was diagnosed as haveing over six mental illnesses. When I was a child, I had depression. It was either a chemical imbalance in my brain, or I was simply depressed because my mother stole my super nintendo and sold it for cocaine money, and proceeded to go on a three week drug binge.
I've been in and out of mental institutions all my life, though only one long term place. I believe I was sent in there diagnosed with ADHD, BiPolar, Schizophrenia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and good ol' fashion Paranoia. Which for some reason was not attributed to the Schizophrenia, proving I know nothing about my own mental illnesses.
Right now, the only standing diagnosis is BiPolar, which proves that the doctors knew very little of my mental illnesses now. I'm living free of medication right now. However, I have become cynical, angry, and rough around the edges over the years. Still, I have this urge to take other people's problems onto myself. Not really healthy I admit, but I'm totally willing to do it. I like to handle my problems with humor and take pride in having a less then normal life.
Frankly, after you've dealt with your own mental illnesses and those of the people around you, you can probably do about anything.
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