I suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder. It is a dehabilitating mental illness, coupled with depression has affected my life for over 30 years. I am finally receiving medication and therapy to correct this disorder. It has been extremely difficult, but I want to get better for the sake of my children. Mental illnesses are often hereditary, and I do not want my behaviours (compulsions) to pass on to my kids.
For the first time in my life, I am discovering what it feels like to feel normal. I've had 3 years of postpartum depression, and am just coming out of it. Coupled with the OCD, I have not felt well in a long time. I am finally discovering that life exists beyond the terrorizing fear of germs, viruses, etc. That's to name only a few of the OCD things I suffer from.
I am making major gains - I am fighting with all that is within me to get better. The OCD became so bad that it almost took over my life completely. As those of you with children know, that children will make you do amazing things in your life. I am fighting for my children - I want to get better for their sake as well as my own.
I just wanted to say thanks - to all of you for your support. This board means a lot to me - everyone is so friendly and supportive. It's an honour to be a moderator - to help others is a gift. I just wanted to thank you all for the gift you have given me - throughout this struggle, and that I am FINALLY DOING BETTER!!!!!!!!!
With love, Han.
XO
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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