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    About Me

    I'm 23 and live in the UK with my family. I am going to be starting a job as a healthcare assistant at the local hospital in October . I am also studying Psychology at A level and am looking forward to going to Uni soon to study for a degree. I have recently been diagnosed with depression and anxiety disorders, as well as having an overeating disorder too. When I am wellI am a happy go lucky person who enjoys nothing more than going out with my friends and family.

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    I love reading, listening to music and going out dancing with my friends. Shopping is a bit of a passion of mine (when I can afford it!) I also love animals and have a dog and a guinea pig. When I feel low I write some poetry and recently entered one into a national competition and came 3rd.

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      From melissasc October 12

      I am feeling better with the help of anti nausea pills. How about you? I will be praying for you.

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      From charlier September 24

      And hugs, setting out to enjoy the job is great and the steps that you have put should help. You go girl and be confident in yourself and the beautiful person you are. Love you lots. Claire x

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      From sarchy August 14

      Enjoy those 2 weeks :) :) Have lots of fun!!! HUGS

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      From toobusyoz August 9

      May the weight loss be with you! :o)

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    • Close Food Addiction

      I started my battle with food when i was nine and have only recently started to accept i have a problem. Even htough i was bullied all through school for being overweight i always ran from my problems and missed lots of high schhol due to it. My problem is getting worse but i have finally sought help so hopefully i can start my journey to recovery.

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      Prozac Working / Worked
      I have been on this nearly a month for depression and have noticed my food intake has decreased as my mood has stared to lift

    • Close Obesity

      Hi, I am a binge eater and because of this i am also obese. i have had this problem since i was 9 but am only now feeling strong enough to get help and support.

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      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      I have tried sticking to 1250 calories many times and it works, i lost 3 stone in 6 months.
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      This combined with the calorie controlled diet was great, I started small (walking to work, getting off the bus a stop early etc) and built up to a 1/2 hour work out

    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I have recently been diagnosed with depression and am finding it difficult to accept.

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      Celexa Not Working
      Did not work gave awful side effects such as suicidal thoughts and chronic headaches
      Elavil Too Soon to Tell
      I have just been prescribed this to help me sleep more than anything i'm hoping it works
      Meditation Working / Worked
      I try to meditate every night before bed to relax me
      Prozac Working / Worked
      On 40mg a day now it was working until recently but the dose has just been increased so fingers crossed
      Psychotherapy Not Working
      This scared me as i wasnt ready to face my problems
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Couldnt live without my mum and best friends
      Writing Working / Worked
      Always kept a diary its ok as long as i dont read it back

    • Open Caregivers

      I look after my mum when she has bad times with her bipolar disorder. I have done this since i was 15 and growing up it was hard but i find it easier to deal with now.

    • Open Financial Challenges

      Never seem to have enough cash but also never seem to be able to stop spending money i don't have

    • Open Family & Friends of Bipolar

      My mum has suffered with rapid cycling bipolar since 1987 and is recovering from a 7 month spell

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