Support for those with disabilities/disorders(both mental and physical)

sarey · 12-18-2008, 11:25 AM

This is a place to come for support for those who suffer from both mental and physical disabilities/disorders.

Tell your story, meet others, support each other, try and get each of us through a rainy day, share both good and bad, and lots more!

So, who wants to start off?

lostandhurt · 12-18-2008, 11:54 AM

This is a great idea Sarey! I don't have a disability but my 9 year old son does and when he is old enough I will make sure he seeks out something just like this.

For all that do post here just subscribe to this thread so you can see when there are new posts and it will make it easy to find again, right at the top of you User control panel!

lost

sarey · 12-18-2008, 11:56 AM

Thank Victoria666 as she helped me come up with this idea.

I hope your son receives tons of support for his disability, so so young...

sarey · 12-18-2008, 12:13 PM

She is ever so beautiful. She looks so adorable Melrich. I love her beautiful, big brown eyes.

Jetta · 12-18-2008, 01:06 PM

I have a disability it's mental, I take meds which make me back to my pre symtomatic self.

sarey · 12-18-2008, 01:08 PM

It's still a disability Jetta. Mental or physical. x I'm glad you take your meds to help. I know how hard it can be to take a tablet to just be remotely "normal".

I will avoid making this a LONG LONG LECTURE!

I have been going to Child&Adolescent Mental Health Services since the age of 7.

Over the years, I have seen social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, play therapists, tons of people from the mental health team.

I have been self harming since I was about 8.
I do not remember clearly, it has been a long, long time.

My first attempt to take my life was around 8/9.
The attempts I remember were strangling myself with my dressing gown rope, putting a dollhouse plate into my sandwich and choking on it, and trying to jump out of my window.

I was a very out of control, angry child. Very impulsive. I still am.

A lot of things have gone on in my life, very complicated and complex. I won't bore you with details.

I have been diagnosed with ADHD.
I have Anxiety.
I have OCD(Obsessive Compulsive Disorder).
I have an "Eating Disorder"(I don't think so but apparently I do...)
I possibly have BPD, however, I'm too young to be diagnosed with that, so they put it down as difficulty in emotional regulation.

I am currently on no medications, I was trialed on Stimulant medications to cope with my ADHD, however, the side effects were too severe, so I was taken off.

I go to a school which has approximently 50-60 children attending. (It is an EBD[Emotional&Behavioral Difficulties] special needs school)

It's challenging and I wonder what the future holds for me, it's quite scary thinking of the future.
Being an adult.
Moving out.
Getting a job.
Simple things to some scare me so much.

*thinks*

I'll come back and write more, maybe. But, there we go!

(like my layout? I figured doing it in bits would make it easier to read.)

sarey · 12-18-2008, 01:25 PM

There, I edited my post. HA.

Share the physical issues if you want to Vic, they are still impairing your life, no?

K12 · 12-18-2008, 01:37 PM

I am all messed up, I have this thing called a varicocele which are basically varicose veins in your scrotum(how wonderful) it basically gives me a constant ache all the time and I am unable to sleep on my stomach or left side and I constantly wake up when I sleep

THe worst part about it is it has destroyed my testosterone(as it has damaged and shrunk my testicles to practically nothing) so I am basically useless as a man now, I may have to go on testosterone therapy but I have been reading bad side effects about it and I am not sure

I have this other problem with my head where I am constantly dizzy and out of it, hard to explain, it is from years of really reallly REALLY bad internalized stress and anger, in some ways my Varicocele problem is a result of this stress and anger as well

And yea I have alot of mental issues as well, I also have an enlarged spleen that sometimes hurts and other little things like IBS(but definetly dont have it as bad as the previous poster infact I barely have it at all, just something that came on in the last few months as my life has been going to hell, not sure if it is stress or what),, my life is absolutely wonderful, you'd think I am a 70 year old man but I am actually 29, to think 2 years ago I was like the happiest most confident person in the planet and now I feel like I am in hell, I am angry and bitter at certain people who helped me get to how I am

sarey · 12-18-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Victoria66

Hm well I get migraines that sometimes limit my ability to work because they are so debilitating. No one really wants you to work for them when you can not work up 12 days a year because you are so sick you are puking all over. Those are the ones I can not control. At times I have them daily so I can work through most of them, there are some where it is not possible, employers do not care or understand.

The other thing is I have IBS, and it hard to tell someone yes I KNOW I just went to the bathroom FIVE times, but I HAVE to go again and it has to be immediately. When I go out I make sure I know where all the bathrooms are fast or I do not eat. Eating is an adventure if it is the wrong thing I will know because I will be in the bathroom before I am even done eating it.So if I am having a flair up it is not a good idea for me to even leave my house.

Aww, My Mum has IBS. That's awful. *cuddles* I'm so sorry about your migraines, have you been to the doctors? It sounds really bad...

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Originally Posted by K12

I am all messed up, I have this thing called a varicocele which are basically varicose veins in your scrotum(how wonderful) it basically gives me a constant ache all the time and I am unable to sleep on my stomach or left side and I constantly wake up when I sleep

THe worst part about it is it has destroyed my testosterone(as it has damaged and shrunk my testicles to practically nothing) so I am basically useless as a man now, I may have to go on testosterone therapy but I have been reading bad side effects about it and I am not sure

I have this other problem with my head where I am constantly dizzy and out of it, hard to explain, it is from years of really reallly REALLY bad internalized stress and anger, in some ways my Varicocele problem is a result of this stress and anger as well

And yea I have alot of mental issues as well, I also have an enlarged spleen that sometimes hurts and other little things like IBS(but definetly dont have it as bad as the previous poster infact I barely have it at all, just something that came on in the last few months as my life has been going to hell, not sure if it is stress or what),, my life is absolutely wonderful, you'd think I am a 70 year old man but I am actually 29, to think 2 years ago I was like the happiest most confident person in the planet and now I feel like I am in hell, I am angry and bitter at certain people who helped me get to how I am

Aww, hugs to you hun. No wonder you're feeling stressed, I Agree, the varicocele problem could be making stress levels on a huge high. Lack of sleep also makes things so much more stressful.

If you ever feel like you want to have a nice long rant, just come along here and we'll listen and give you plenty of hugs and TLC.

K12 · 12-18-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sarey

If you ever feel like you want to have a nice long rant, just come along here and we'll listen and give you plenty of hugs and TLC.

ha thanks

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12-18-2008, 11:25 AM	#1
sarey Offline Platinum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: In the UK, somewhere... Gender: Female Posts: 1,438	Support for those with disabilities/disorders(both mental and physical) This is a place to come for support for those who suffer from both mental and physical disabilities/disorders. Tell your story, meet others, support each other, try and get each of us through a rainy day, share both good and bad, and lots more! So, who wants to start off?

12-18-2008, 11:54 AM	#2
lostandhurt Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Gender: Male Age: 45 Posts: 2,151	This is a great idea Sarey! I don't have a disability but my 9 year old son does and when he is old enough I will make sure he seeks out something just like this. For all that do post here just subscribe to this thread so you can see when there are new posts and it will make it easy to find again, right at the top of you User control panel! lost __________________ Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace and happiness; Trusting that I may be reasonably happy in this life and forever.

12-18-2008, 01:06 PM	#5
Jetta Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Minnesota Gender: Female Age: 35 Posts: 2,354	I have a disability it's mental, I take meds which make me back to my pre symtomatic self. __________________ "Reality is what won't go away when you stop believing in it." -Phillip K* "Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves." -Carl Jung

12-18-2008, 01:08 PM	#6
sarey Offline Platinum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: In the UK, somewhere... Gender: Female Posts: 1,438	It's still a disability Jetta. Mental or physical. x I'm glad you take your meds to help. I know how hard it can be to take a tablet to just be remotely "normal". I will avoid making this a LONG LONG LECTURE! I have been going to Child&Adolescent Mental Health Services since the age of 7. Over the years, I have seen social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, play therapists, tons of people from the mental health team. I have been self harming since I was about 8. I do not remember clearly, it has been a long, long time. My first attempt to take my life was around 8/9. The attempts I remember were strangling myself with my dressing gown rope, putting a dollhouse plate into my sandwich and choking on it, and trying to jump out of my window. I was a very out of control, angry child. Very impulsive. I still am. A lot of things have gone on in my life, very complicated and complex. I won't bore you with details. I have been diagnosed with ADHD. I have Anxiety. I have OCD(Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). I have an "Eating Disorder"(I don't think so but apparently I do...) I possibly have BPD, however, I'm too young to be diagnosed with that, so they put it down as difficulty in emotional regulation. I am currently on no medications, I was trialed on Stimulant medications to cope with my ADHD, however, the side effects were too severe, so I was taken off. I go to a school which has approximently 50-60 children attending. (It is an EBD[Emotional&Behavioral Difficulties] special needs school) It's challenging and I wonder what the future holds for me, it's quite scary thinking of the future. Being an adult. Moving out. Getting a job. Simple things to some scare me so much. thinks I'll come back and write more, maybe. But, there we go! (like my layout? I figured doing it in bits would make it easier to read.) Last edited by sarey; 12-18-2008 at 01:24 PM.

12-18-2008, 01:37 PM	#8
K12 Offline Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 32	I am all messed up, I have this thing called a varicocele which are basically varicose veins in your scrotum(how wonderful) it basically gives me a constant ache all the time and I am unable to sleep on my stomach or left side and I constantly wake up when I sleep THe worst part about it is it has destroyed my testosterone(as it has damaged and shrunk my testicles to practically nothing) so I am basically useless as a man now, I may have to go on testosterone therapy but I have been reading bad side effects about it and I am not sure I have this other problem with my head where I am constantly dizzy and out of it, hard to explain, it is from years of really reallly REALLY bad internalized stress and anger, in some ways my Varicocele problem is a result of this stress and anger as well And yea I have alot of mental issues as well, I also have an enlarged spleen that sometimes hurts and other little things like IBS(but definetly dont have it as bad as the previous poster infact I barely have it at all, just something that came on in the last few months as my life has been going to hell, not sure if it is stress or what),, my life is absolutely wonderful, you'd think I am a 70 year old man but I am actually 29, to think 2 years ago I was like the happiest most confident person in the planet and now I feel like I am in hell, I am angry and bitter at certain people who helped me get to how I am Last edited by K12; 12-18-2008 at 01:44 PM.

12-18-2008, 11:56 AM	#3
sarey Offline Platinum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: In the UK, somewhere... Gender: Female Posts: 1,438	Thank Victoria666 as she helped me come up with this idea. I hope your son receives tons of support for his disability, so so young...

12-18-2008, 12:13 PM	#4
sarey Offline Platinum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: In the UK, somewhere... Gender: Female Posts: 1,438	She is ever so beautiful. She looks so adorable Melrich. I love her beautiful, big brown eyes.

12-18-2008, 01:25 PM	#7
sarey Offline Platinum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: In the UK, somewhere... Gender: Female Posts: 1,438	There, I edited my post. HA. Share the physical issues if you want to Vic, they are still impairing your life, no?