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*HUG* I think you are definitely doing the right thing Ruchie.. and it will work out for you... DH has found that when he stops taking the meds he is much worse.. I am lucky in that my issues are't clinical, but his are and it has made a huge difference!
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Hey little sis, I think this is all great and will help you out in a short while. Good for you!
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You can NEVER take up too much board space. We love you! I will send you an e-mail soon. Hugs, Alicia.
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*HUGS* You CAN do this! Talk to the new therapist and psychiatrist about your fears and what's happened in the past (like Linz suggested). Include Hubby in on your therapy and psychiatrist sessions as much as you feel comfortable to, so he can serve as your "lifeline" in case something happens again, or in case you're scared something will.
Here for you whenever/however you need me! Keep us updated!
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Friendship is thicker than blood. ~Rent
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Ruchie, you are loved!! You know there is no shame here, and you can vent whenever you want! You are being procative about your health and I'm proud of you. Your friend,
~nelly~
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Ruchie,
I am so proud that you have the courage to seek the professional help that you need. I work with students with disabilities everyday who are suffering from many different types of health conditions. Sadly many of them have suffered for many years with depression, anxiety, phobias and other issues on top of their other disabilities without the support of family, friends or even instructors who care about them. Students are referred to our office by instructors, RAs and other individuals who recognize there is a problem and that they care enough to help the student find the correct path. I have lost track of the number of individuals who have come in to our office discouraged because they haven't had the support all of their lives and are trying to adapt to college life, work and deal with all these other issues. In one of the articles I was just reading for work it was discussing the percentage (1 in 11) of individuals who suffer with depression for years without diagnosis. When the initial symptoms begin it can take up to 7 years before they are able to realize they need assistance. Unfortunately with college aged students they have so many changes going on that suicide becomes their only option. As I read your posting I saw many issues that are similiar to yours that some of my students face. I wish that they all could go further like you are to continue with the help they need, but also had the support of so many more individuals on their road to recovery.
I know it is easy for me to say, but know that the therapy you seek will be beneficial to you. There are few therapists out there who take advantage of their patients so don't let that scare you. It seems that we hear more about bad therapists than we do about the wonderful ones who make a difference in the lives of their patients who are now able to cope with their anxiety and phobias. Having sat in on a depression evaluation I can tell you that the process works best in being honest about how you feel and what your goals are in life. The evaluators really understand that there are times when it is hard to put into words what you need to say. Take your time...make sure they know what is going on. Additionally, one of the therapists that I admire for her work always tells her patients, if something isn't working after a few weeks let her know because change doesn't happen overnight but it does happen. She tries to make sure they are informed in the process and actively making the decisions that make their lives better. Some times medication is necessary, other times it isn't. I know it does take a bit to find what is right for you, and I have faith that it will happen for you. 
Never feel like you are taking up to much space on this board or any board to deal with the issues you are facing. You have support and love here and will need that to make sure your therapy works. Please know how much I wish the best for you in your recovery and that I will be thinking and praying for you. *hugs*
Michelle
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Great to hear from you, you are very brave and strong to make that decision. Go for it, we are all here for you.
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Sinéad
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I wish you were around when I was in high school/university. I suffered grade school, hs, university suffering from depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. Not until AFTER I gave birth to my first child at 28 did it become so unmanageable that I had to get a diagnosis, and even then it took another year for me to get the courage to go in. Bless you for the work that you do. The students that you help are truly lucky. I only wish there were people like you around when I needed them so desperately. All the signs were there, yet no one saw them/ or was willing to do something about it. Sigh. Thank you for doing what you do.
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Ruchie, dear:
Quite often, past trauma WIRES you differently and believe it or not--it's up to you--neuro-chemical reactions that are no big deal for someone untraumatized are warped. Something in your neurochemistry gets "misunderstood" or "lost" and well...AD's can help ease the flow and balance out your neurochemistry.
Do you want to run around in circles, repeating the same negative programming over and over and over again. Note: because of your trauma, people took control of you and manipulated you for their selfish and evil purposes. YOU NEED CONTROL OF YOU BACK. YOU NEED TO BE THE BOSS OF YOU.
An AD, if you decide it's appropriate, can be an assistant--a "foreign aid" figuratively speaking. Do you want power over your life and your destiny so that you may manifest your best self and your goals/dreams/desires with G-d?
I'm going to shut up. Taking an AD does not make you weak.
It is not a sign of weakness. It's a sign of strength to accept HELP in it's myriad forms/personifications. An AD, also is not the only part of the healing equation. It's just a co-factor.
Now, I'm really going to shut up. I don't want to sound too biased or bossy. It just hurts to see you in so much pain and witness you running about in circles in the dark. Progress, movement, positive change...this is what I wish you. YOU DESERVE SO MUCH MORE THAN THIS!!!
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Alicia-
It is wonderful to be thanked for something you love to do and have people recognize the work you do. I really love the work that I do and the people that I work with. I get so frustrated when they cut funding for the programs that are really beneficial to the students. Even more frustrating are the administrators who don't see the benefit to the programs that help these students and underfund them or expect these programs to be profitable. I really wish it would sink in that these are students who are seeking help and shouldn't be expected to pay hefty fees to get assistance. Even a sliding scale or a donation jar does more good in encouraging people to get the help they deserve than charging these outrageous fees. I am so glad that I work at an office where we don't charge anything for what we do and go above and beyond in finding help for students.
The saddest part is really of the job is the students who you provide the information, direction and support to who are still unable to go for help because of the stereotypes that exist. I am not sure where people get the idea that depression, anxiety, and other conditions are so bad when a larger percentage of the population has or knows someone suffering from it. I guess having all of the conditions being classified for so many years as a mental illness hasn't helped since that is probably one reason parents don't encourage or provide the support the students need because they don't want their child to be different. So to see that people are now making referrals to our office means that some of these stereotypes are being broken down, but I know there are so many others out there who are desperate for assistance that don't even know our office exists and can help them.
However, the progress that I see from the therapies, medications and support groups that are out there is really making me excited that more individuals are becoming better informed of what is available in the community and in the field.
Thanks again for your kindness. I am off to work with some more great people. I love the fact that I get to support others at work or on here and then get such kindness back at both places. I hope everyone here could be so fortunate.
-Michelle
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