Hi. I am Debbie, I live in Devon UK, found this forum because I felt I needed support, I am carer for my ex, who has severe mental health probs as well as physical ones.
I am 45 (shock) and run a small cat rescue here in Devon, I work as part time cook in a small care home too - like to be busy!
Hi I'm Maria, I'm 25, and I've never felt so old. ( a veteran? ).
I used to self harm but I don't anymore, but still have a bit of a messed up head about it all (to put it nicely). I came to this site because of this but I'm easing myself in gently by only contributing to the more light hearted stuff at first. Eventually I hope to find answers for myself, and to help others.
Oi. Name's Logan, aged 23. I rejoined RYL last year, but for some reason I have a hard time gaining footholds in forums and tend to fall off the wagon.
Hit the StumbleUpon button, got a page from these forums, and thought, "...Don't I have an account here?"
So, now I'm back. Trying again to see if I can be of any use. Wondering if I should change My username. Hoping to last longer than a week.
Figured this was as good a place to start as any.
So, hiya.
Leave it to Me as I find a way to be; consider Me a satellite, forever orbiting.
I knew all the rules, but the rules did not know Me... Guaranteed.
*Stands up*
*Clears throat*
Hi, my name's Sam, and I'm a depressedaholic.
Sorry, I hate introductions. They make me feel very uncomfortable, and extremely self concious. So to cover the usual stuff; I'm Sam, I'm 23, I have many issues but not as many as a lot of people I'm sure ("Things could always be worse!"). Found this forum whilst researching some stuff, and figured I'd hang around for a few days.
Hi All--
My name is Katherine; I am 39. I was treated for Anorexia and Bulimia inpatient in my teens. I was also a self-injurer, but to me they are all the same thing--an intense need to somehow punish myself, deprive myself of the things I most want: to be nurtured, to feel safe, etc.
Anyway, I relapsed about 18 months ago, after years of seeming okay. In reality, I was in a 13 year relationship and hid all my "imperfections" while continuing to die from the inside out. Now that I am out of that relationship, I am living alone for the first time in my adult life. Hence the relapse.
My insurance company just began to deny some of my therapy sessions (I have been going three times a week, which I know was incredibly fortunate). They have now said three isn't medically necessary and they will only pay for two. The thing is, therapy that often is what has been keeping me out of trouble...giving me some place to touch base, so to speak, and someone to be accountable to. Sooner or later I will be able to do that for myself, but I am not there yet.
So, my therapist and I are fighting the decision, but it is going to take a lot of extra work (she, for example, gave up her entire weekend to make an appeal) and it is stressing me out SOOOOOOO much. She keeps encouraging me to join OA, so that I will have a sponsor. But I know in my soul that it just is going to trigger me a ton. I know what I really need to do is learn to reach out and ask for help in the middle of an attack. I can't do it yet by phone, not with my friends. I am hoping RYL might be a good place to start practicing, so I can get out of this place where I seem to be stuck!
Oh, the fun stuff: I am a teacher at a private school in NYC. I have a really lovely dog whose presence has on many occasions brought me back from the brink. I am a lesbian. I was an actress for many years but when my soul rotted out, I had to stop. I miss it so much but have lost any ounce of self-confidence I had on the stage. I know I will go back to it sooner or later. I can belch on cue. And my second toe is longer than my big toe. I grew up in Orlando, Florida and lived there for a good part of my life. I moved to NYC in 2001 and turned down a job on the 93rd floor of Tower 2 of the twin towers in order to become a teacher. The job required me to wear panthose, and I hate pantyhose. So...pantyhose saved my life.
Random, right?
I look forward to your feedback. I also look forward to learning to reach out, both to receive support and to give it.
I have complex PTSD, dissociative disorder NOS, EDNOS (actually bulimia now, though I've also been diagnosed with anorexia before. Mostly I live in EDNOS Land) and major depression.
I love knitting, sci-fi (Start Trek: TOS and TNG, Babylon 5, Doctor Who, Firefly, etc.), tea (rooibos is my favorite), books, poetry, writing, climbing trees, thunderstorms, Diet Coke, yarn, beads, independent bookstores, Harry Potter, and I'm sure a bunch of other things I forgot.
I am an old RYLer, from waaay back. Like, 7/6 years?? Gosh, now I feel very old. Haha. I was recruited when the cutting club on channel 4 was still being shown
Just struggling a wee bit now, and relapsed a few weeks ago there (self harm...) So thought I would say hello to a site that helped me a lot over the years =)
might as well, since I've been on the site on and off since 2004...
My name is Jamie, I'm 22. I consider myself 'recovered' however, slip ups are slip ups. I'm in the Navy, and I fix radars. I'd like to think I'm a very easy person to talk to, but I tend to give advice even when the nurturing route is the one that should be taken...
I'm not on this site very often, mainly when I'm in one of my moods.
But anyway, if any of you out there need anything, I'm here for you.
Hey guys,
I'm Bridget. I'm 19...20 a couple of months.
2nd year university student in Aus.
I like to draw and Irish dance.
Trying to recover from SI, but keep slipping up. Not sure where I stand anymore with the whole "recovery" thing.
Anyway, hello - you're all a lovely bunch of people :)
I'm Jenny, I'm 29, I'm very new here. I've got a pretty long history of depression, self harm and have recently realised that I have an eating disorder. Yes. I've JUST realised. I'll be phoning the doctor tomorrow to get referred for counselling. I deal fine with depression, self harm is not even an issue as I've been free for at least 3 years now. I still have times where I struggle and that's how I've ended up here because sometimes the people in my life don't understand.
What else. I'm from Scotland, I love music, I am good for random banter and I'd love to hear from anyone who would like to get in touch.
Just thought I'd come say Hi and Welcome (welcome back to returning vets) to the New Vets :) I hope you find what your looking for here,we're all lovely and generally happy to help anytime xx Hope to hear/speak to you soon xx
“Though she be but little, she is fierce!”
20.12 .07 - Cathryn
Hello guys - Im Zoe, been on RYL since 2007 but never posted in Vets cause, well, I didnt feel old/mature enough! I suppose I qualify as a mini vet being just 18. Ya wanna know anything, just ask - I dont bite I promise :) *waves*
Hello, thought it was about time I started posting in Vets =)
My name's Ashley and I'm 19.
I'm from Scotland.
Currently I am unemployed which sucks, hopefully going to university next September to study Adult Nursing.
I have been self harming for about 4 years now and just this year got the courage to go get help. Still struggling with trying to stop though.
I enjoy listening to music, reading, drawing.
Hi everyone! I am Jordyn (not my real name, but I like to use it :) ).
I'm 20.
I've been using the site since 2007, sometimes posting, mostly as a lurker. I'm getting back into it all again. I'm really bad at this whole continuing to do one thing for a long period of time thing.
I never posted in vets before because I thought 20 was too young. But then I realized how young everybody else on the site is.
I'm in University for Drama in Education and Community! I love it :). I seriously love it.
I learn a lot about healing, as I'm learning about creative arts therapies. I am all about healing, not curing, and I'm always open to listening or offering any advice I can! So feel free to PM me if you would like positive, yet realistic advice!
"You're in the bathroom carving holiday designs into yourself,hoping no one would find you.But THEY found you,and they took you,and you somehow survived."
Hi. Im new to this and 34 so good to see other old timers. I am recently facing things like you have due o illness and choices made How do you get through?
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