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Post by mollydoublybarrely on Jul 29, 2013 18:45:20 GMT
None of us like to let our Dx define who we are, so I want to know all about you! To give you a guide of what to include I will go first!
Name: Molly
Age: 26
Children: Yes, one toddler and no plans to have anymore!
Marital Status: Married
Location (although you don't have to tell): Norwich
Diagnosis: Mood disorder (BPII or Schizoaffective)
Where do you work/What do you/did you study?
I currently work as a Healthcare Assistant in community hospitals across Norfolk and will be studying Access to Science in September so I can go to uni next year!
Any Hobbies?
Modelling, photography, upcycling old clothes, Dance and Aerial acrobatics (Lyra)
If life gives you lemons.....
Add Vodka.
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Post by saintkate on Jul 30, 2013 20:53:28 GMT
Name: kate or Katy
Age: 24 but Ill be 25 in a month.
Children: none of my own but I raised my neice until I left for college. We are still close
Marriage status: single for life. Not sure I could ever let anyone so close again after Mitchs death.
Location: Indiana
Diagnosis: dissociative depersonalization disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, depression
Work: im employed as a 7th grade social studies teacher. It used to be the core of my world and give me so much challenge and joy now its anxiety inducing and scares the hell out of me.
Hobbies: I like to read so I have a large library. Ill read anything. Besides that I dont have much.
Favorite positive thing to do: I live driving places and listening to the radio loud.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547 using proboards
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Post by loxanichs on Jul 30, 2013 22:40:00 GMT
Name: Nicholas Brennon
Age: 23
Children: my dog count? Lol, someday, god-willing
Marital status: single
Location: Orlando Florida
Diagnosis: Dissociative Identity Disorder
Work: at a boring ass gas station hahaha
Hobbies: video games and movies. Nerd to the extreme lol
Quotes: "Just because you can't see us doesn't mean we aren't real."
"Give me a chance, I'll show you how wrong you are about me."
"Come at me bro!" (Alex says that a lot, it's like his tag line I swear xD)
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Post by wrathie83 on Jul 30, 2013 23:03:52 GMT
Name: Claire
Age: 29
From: Grimsby, uk
Studied: Health and social care foundation
Hobbies: Animal crossing (i love this nintendo series!! <3), going to concerts..etc..
Marital status: In a relationship
Diagnosis: Depression/bi-polar
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Post by Toni-Louise on Jul 31, 2013 18:42:02 GMT
Name: Toni-Louise
Age: 21
Children: nope
Marital status: In a long term relationship (Hopefully get engaged soon and move in together)
Location: Sunderland
Diagnosis: I am not diagnosed with anything but my mam is diagnosed with several disorders including Bipolar,Anxiety and OCD
Work: just Volunteering atm but currently looking
Hobbies: umm not much atm but I hope to get back into doing pole fitness and I do enjoy swimming
Quotes: "It can't rain all of the time"
"A persons a person no matter how small" I find it funny coz i'm short lol.
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Post by Ami on Jul 31, 2013 22:30:55 GMT
Name: Ami Age: 16 Children: hehe nope Marital status: single Location: London (sort of) Diagnosis: depressive mood disorder and anxiety with bpd traits Work: I'm starting college in september >.< Hobbies: dramaaa!!! photography, baking, watching supernatural Quotes: ooh this is hard, I have a load here if anyone wants any ideas  I'm gonna post some pretty positive pictures instead    |
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Post by xxxxxxx on Jul 31, 2013 23:32:25 GMT
Molly - do you happen to use The Student Room, by any chance?  Name: Carla Age: 23 Children: Nope! My cat's enough for now.  Marital status: Living with my boyfriend Location: Norwich Diagnosis: BPD and depression Work: Starting as a claims advisor at an insurance company on Monday, wooooo! Hobbies: Reading (particularly fantasy and sci-fi), writing, socialising, gigs, gaming. |
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Post by Shannon Jay on Aug 1, 2013 11:05:38 GMT
Name: Shannon :3 (Some people call me 'smidge' coz I'm quite short ha) Age: 15 Children: No way Location: London Disorder: (undiagnosed, advised by counsellors/pastoral carer to see GP, I haven't) General Anxiety Disorder and Depression. Where do you work/What do you/did you study? I'm currently still in secondary school... Yay :/ ... But I'm going into my last year in September. From there I plan to go to Welbeck MOD college and study to become a Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer because I really like vehicles and fixing things. If I am unsuccessful in that I'm going to go to my schools sixth form and study Eng Lit, Phys/maths, history and sociology and aspire to become a Lawyer (hopefully ) Any Hobbies? I love Army Cadets, Cheerleading, Meditation+Zen, Music - singing, Drama - watching+acting, and having a slobby day in my pj's eating icecream and watching films haha xD Quotes/pictures: "Pain is temporary, pride is forever." "No one ever told me I was pretty when I was a little girl. All little girls should be told they're pretty." "'Some people believe in god, I believe in music. Some people pray, I turn up the radio." More amazing ones here: www.quoto.com/top-100-inspirational-quotes-of-all-time/ |
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Post by Michaela on Aug 1, 2013 17:00:30 GMT
Name: Michaela
Age: 20
Children: Not yet!
Marital Status: Single
Location: North West (Live in Cumbria, grew up in Manchester, go to uni in Liverpool!)
Diagnosis: Major Depression
Occupation: Psychology Student
Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Watching TV, Blogging, Cinema, Days out!
Quotes:
"I found it is the small things; everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keeps the darkness at bay... simple acts of kindness and love."
"When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. "
“Most people would rather be certain they’re miserable than risk being happy.”
"Normality is a paved road - it's comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it."
"Most of the shadows in this life are caused by standing in one's own sunshine."
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Post by Katey on Aug 2, 2013 11:42:50 GMT
Name: Katey Age: 22 Children: No thanks Marital Status: De Facto Location: Melbourne, Australia Diagnosis: Bipolar II and Generalised Anxiety Disorder Occupation: currently deferred from university for six months (Bach. of Laws), attending day programs at the hospital for mental health development and support. Hoping to do a bit of volunteering in the future when I'm back on my feet. Hobbies: Reading, writing, Stargate, sewing, drawing, op shopping, ice cream. |
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Post by martinlom on Aug 2, 2013 15:35:40 GMT
Name: Martin
Age: 30
Children: None yet.
Marital Status: Married
Location: Nottingham
Diagnosis: Depression, Agoraphobia, Borderline Personality Disorder with Schizotypal Personality Disorder traits.
Where do you work/What do you/did you study?
I'm a full-time Carer.
Any Hobbies?
Photography, Family History, Reading & Drawing to name a few.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2013 14:36:20 GMT
Quotes: "It can't rain all of the time" Crow fan?? Name: Keeley Age: 25! Children: Yes, 1 nearly 3 year old. WILL NOT be having more! Marital Status: To Be Married Location: Hertfordshire Diagnosis: Depression, anxiety, panic disorder, Social Phobia. (Previously suffered postpartum psychosis and Agoraphobia) I work as a dispensing optician for Specsavers Hobbies; Customising XBOX 360 and PS controllers, Playing Xbox, being creative with my boy, and working out! "Even the BEST fall down, sometimes." |
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Post by Toni-Louise on Aug 3, 2013 16:11:36 GMT
Haha YEAH I LOVE that film it is awsome =]
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Post by Steven on Aug 6, 2013 18:57:05 GMT
Name: Steven Age: 19 Children: None yet, I'm only young!! future-wise I wouldn't mind a few, 4 or more...? :/ Marital Status: Single  Location: Leeds, UK. Diagnosis: I don't have one, but I know, from treatment etc... Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and possibly (Mild/ Less Severe) Depression. Occupation: None, never! Two failed college course's and one half completed later...! Currently well last week started receiving employment support from Mind, so things definitely improving in that area. Also do voluntary work with YoungMinds and Time to Change. Hobbies/ Interests: Music, cycling, photography, reading /writing (need more motivation and will power to do them), watching tv! Quotes... One that has definitely helped me get through things recently is - "If there's a will, there's a way!" |
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Post by Beth on Aug 9, 2013 20:37:12 GMT
Name: Beth
Age: 15
Children: erm no
Marital Status: In a relationship
Location : Durham
Diagnosis: OCD
Where do you work/What do you/did you study?
Going into last year of secondary school. Hoping to go to uni and hoping to study Physics,Maths, Biology and Chemistry at sixth form.
Any Hobbies?
Sport, Drama and Air Cadets.
If life gives you lemons.....
Make lemonade!
Quotes-
Let your smile change the world. Don't let your world change your smile.
Live like there's no tomorrow.
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