Hello everyone! New to posting here..

[btrflywngs88]

 
Hi, I'm new to posting here. I'm Kimmie and I look forward to learning a lot here.. I was diagnosed w/ having Generalized Anxiety Disorder and put on Prozac 10mg. day for about 3 years. About 5 months ago, I weaned myself off of my med's to see if I could "deal" w/ my life on my own. I know, what the heck was I thinking?! I have anxiety and have always had it, as long as I can remember. I tried seeing a therapist and was told that I did not need one, so I just try to deal w/ things on my own. But I feel this was a mistake and believe that talking to someone would benefit me greatly. I also know something else is keeping me back from being who I really am. I have also been diagnosed w/ having ADD. Have tried quite a few med's for that and was allergic to most of the ones I tried.

I have a problem with finishing anything I ever start. I can't remember actually ever finishing anything. My intentions are always good. I am a very good person with a huge heart. I am known to many as being a very happy person. But they don't know that I have quit every single job I have ever had, because I feel like I am going to go crazy being there. I can't explain it very well, but I can tell you that the guilt from being this way is eating me alive. I don't tell my friends, husband, family anything about any of this and my feelings. My family and I are going through some very hard times right now (financially) and I feel as though it is all my fault. I feel like a failure and am at my wits end... and I need help.

So, this is me, a short version.. I'm looking forward to finding some advice, friendship, assistance, help etc. here.

Thanks for listening.
Kimmie

[jane134]

Hi Kimmie 

Welcome to the Zone. I'm sure you will find lots of helpful advice and friendly support here. Don't forget to check out the chat room too. Glad you found us.

[sixpack]

hi Kimmie

oh you shouldn't feel like a failure.  If you have ADD, that could very well explain all of this.  Just a bit of hope---my brother in law has Add.  he was dx'd back when it wasn't a popular diagnosis.  I'm guessing 40-45 years ago.  You ought to hear some of the stories my hubby tells me.  Well anyway, my BIL is now a Ph.d psychologist with an MBA.  So ADD may add a few challenges but you can still get anything you want in life. 

[tigerpaw]

I know you will find lots of support here. Let me remind you you can access the Chat Room, and talk live to some of us here!  A great resource for you. Also you can post your favorite picture in the Members Gallery. Lots to do here~