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Hi,

I'm 27. Hormonewise I think my medication is fine now. As my pituitary gland didn't grow properly when I was little, I have to take tablets to stimulate the adrenal and thyroid glands and take the pill. I have also just started injections of growth hormone, which has helped me get my bone density back up in the past and should stop health problems when I get older. I know what you mean about how they control you - because of incorrect medication for years I used to have terrible headaches, no appetite or thirst, constant dizzyness, tiredness and panic attacks.

Unfortunately this means I don't trust my body at all. I think starting the growth hormone three weeks ago lead to this breakdown, as I had extremely negative experiences of having painful injections and tests because of it throughout most of my childhood - and of course I have to have loads more tests now, which isn't helping. However, at the end of the day it had to be done, and I would have been about three foot tall if I hadn't taking it - so I am very very lucky really.

This feels different though. By accepting it is all in my head, stopping hiding behind hormones and IBS so I don't have to do things and realising that I am perfectly healthy I can at least start to regain control over my body. All the tests have come back fine and I am fit and healthy. For some reason outdoor exercise seems to help me the most, along with simple breathing techniques to reduce the panic.

Thanks for your concern - I have done the tapes and they help me to relax, but now I think I need to sort out some of these other issues.

I think AngelRoses is right though - I plan to have such a good time I won't want to go back to work!!

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