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About Me: Female, 24, MA, member since Nov 2007

I am a 24 year old female from Massachusetts.  I had a pretty bad childhood growing up... my dad was verbally and physically abusive to my mother until I was about 12.  After that, he stopped the physical abuse, but still has gone on with his verbal abuse.  I love my mo ... [More] ther to death.. she is my best friend.  Therefore, I was always a worrier from as far back as I can remember.  My parents would go out and I can remember being 6 or 7 years old and my two older brothers would babysit me and if my parents weren't home exactly when they said they would be, I would immediately think my dad did something to my mom.  Here we are about 10 years later and she is still with him.. I don't understand why.  My mom never worked until I was 17 years old and that was always her excuse for staying with him (that she would have no money), but she has been an RN now for 4 years so God only knows why she is still with him.  I think that is where more than half my anxiety disorder comes from.  My dad also has a panic disorder so that doesn't help either.  I'm sure I have learned a lot of behaviors from him unfortunately.

I was suffering from anxiety and panic for about 4 years.  However, it was never out of control until August 2007.  Nothing in particular happened that month so I have absolutely no idea why this constant cycle of panic started to happen at that time and continued for 6 months.  I was totally depressed and couldn't get myself out of it no matter what I tried to do.  I was totally against taking medication up until February 2008 when I felt as though I had tried absolutely everything else.  I was put on Zoloft, but I didn't feel as though it was helping and the side effects were awful for me so I was put on Celexa and I can't say enough about it!  I am totally back to myself again and couldn't be happier.  I am a special ed teacher at an elementary school and I work with 6 autistic boys.  It's quite the challenge.  I have my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and I have my Master's degree in Educational Studies with a concentration in Learning Disabilities.  I have been with my boyfriend for 2 1/2 years and he is the most wonderful person I have ever met.

Anyway, I hope I didn't bore anyone!  That about sums me up.  I love to help people with their anxiety because I have been through a lot with mine so if anyone has any questions don't hesitate to send me an email!
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Jun 09

You deserve a big bear hug! Hope things get better..and dont worry, they always do :D Have a good day....

MiMiKat

Jun 08

You're in my thoughts all the time, but especially today. Why so depressed? :(

MiMiKat

May 29

Just a quick note to say hi! :)

crumy

Apr 01

Hi Steph, just wanted to say that i am sorry that someone so young has gone through so much, what a beautiful girl you are, you should be enjoying your youth, friend, boyfriend without any worries. What has happened in the past is there, your mom is a grown woman and can take care of herself, what you need to do is take care of yourself!! You said your boyfriend is the greatest, so please relish in that, knowing that you have someone in your life that you feel safe with and that is taking good care of you, it also seems that you have a good group of girfriends as well. have suffered for years with stomach, getting worse, now on medication after much despair. your young, try to enjoy and stay calm, crumy

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