ElectiveAmnesia Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Hey everyone (or anyone actually popping in here to read this). I've been lurking for a while, as is my tendency on message boards. I think I found this place a while back while debating about whether to start on Lamictal and searching for any stories of weight gain. Anyways, I'm 20 year old, female. I've had atypical depression/dysthymia with major depressive episodes for about as long as I can remember. I have had problems with self-injury. But it's been mostly under control for the past couple years, with just the occasional slip. I've also had problems with issue with anxiety and panic attacks, but that's also less of a problem at this point. Issues with eating started when I was 13. I go through restrict/binge cycles mainly - I still don't know/can't accept that I have an actual eating disorder, although therapist says otherwise. I have a rather addictive personality and tend to use any substance (alcohol, cigarettes, prescription pills, etc) to excess and will not/have serious issues stopping. School's always has been an issue. I have a GED, because I never could stay in high school long enough to graduate. I actually got into the 4 year college I wanted to, and started there last fall. Ended up having to take a medical/personal leave by November after missing too many days. I'm at community college now, as of last spring. Oh, and the ironic part? I'm a Psychology major. I think I was supposed to be not insane by now. I am on that Lamictal now, although I was very hesitant to start. But I just moved up from 5mg to 10mg, so I realize it's a very low dose. I started seeing a new psychiatrist a few months back, after boycotting them for a couple years. I've had very bad experiences with psychiatrists (although I've been in therapy) and meds in the past. Whenever I've been on meds I tend to end up worse off then I was before I went on them. So... That's most of the basics. Sorry for the novel, and congrats to anybody who read all of it. *Edited to make it bigger than this size, due to the realization that people with less than perfect/corrected vision do not appreciate squinting. >_> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryp Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Welcome to CrazyBoards Glad you decided to de-lurk and talk to us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olga Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Hi, Elective and welcome to Crazyboards. We're always happy to have our lurkers turn into members! If I could make a teensy suggestion to you---some of us are old bags with bad vision, so if you could use a slightly bigger font when you post again, it will help us read it. I hope the community college works out for you and again, welcome! olga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelikejazz Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Hi i'm glad you posted. See you around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlewing Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Hey Elective, Welcome to CrazyBoards. Sorry, my brain didn't register your post earlier! I'm with Olga. If you could increase the font size of your posts, that would be extremely helpful as I also have a disagreement with my vision - I want it to work properly - it disagrees and does its own thing! Oh, and on the subject of Lamictal, I haven't found any weight gain problems with it. It seems to be just about the only med that I've tried so far that doesn't make me want to stuff carbs and sugar down my face all day every day! A lot of people swear by it round these parts! LW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix_Rising Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Hi Elective and Welcome to Crazyboards! Since you've been lurking, you know that you can get great advice and support from CB. If you get the urge to write, you can always check out the blogs and start your own. I look forward to seeing your posts on the boards. Peace, Phoenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectiveAmnesia Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 Thanks very much for the warm welcome everyone. Obviously, I edited my first post to make the font bigger. I didn't realize quite how small the font appeared, sorry. It's a habit of mine to use smaller fonts, but I'll use my self-restraint and avoid it in the future. =P *Wanders off to consider actually posting something else, rather than slipping back into lurker mode.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryp Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 *Wanders off to consider actually posting something else, rather than slipping back into lurker mode.* Do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien. Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 *Wanders off to consider actually posting something else, rather than slipping back into lurker mode.* Do it I concur! And add my own warm welcomes! Helllllooooo! Hope you enjoy using CB. =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayteana Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Welcome to CrazyBoards! I'll be seeing you around, right? ~ May Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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