...uhh, hey?

[January]

chronic major depression, social anxiety disorder, avoidant and schizotypal traits. Major issues functioning on even a basic level, socially and financially, despite being a perfectly charming and intelligent person. Form either really intense, codependent relationships/friendships or... don't form them at all. Enough self-loathing to feed a family of five. Mood swings like whoa. The bitch of it is that I've been surrounded by people who love me all my life, so lots of guilt too.

Yeah. Not really sure how to be succinct about this. But I need to believe that it's possible to be out in the world and make a life and that just feels so beyond me most of the time. Really kinda want to get in touch with some others, get & give advice & support, get my shit together.

Less immediately relevant but also important: I like music and words and books and animals.

[The Emperor]

It IS possible. I've got social phobia, but I'm on the right combo of meds right now and it's making things tolerable for me. That and therapy. I'm actually going to finally go back to school. Could have never done that a year ago. Just my experience.

This is a good place to be, I really hope you stick around.

Heh, I like the same things you like.

[llama44]

I can totally relate to the "having people who really love you all your life" and feeling guilty when you are away or in the hospital or off of meds and act crazy and hurt them. Yeah, unfortunately been there and done that..

Well, welcome!

[olga]

Welcome to Crazyboards! Let us know if there is anything you don't understand. I hope we can provide you with some support and information.

olga