Posted by Ilene on April 28, 2004, at 21:53:54
In reply to Who are we?, posted by sdjeff on April 28, 2004, at 1:46:59
My real name is Irene
I'm 49, female
I live just outside Washington, DC. Moving to San Francisco this summer
Dx is Major Depressive Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Also have chronic fatigue syndrome and a related problem with my autonomic nervous system called neurally mediated hypotension.
I am treatment resistant.
I was hospitalized in March.
I have a husband and a 17-yr-old daughter who are already in SF, and a 13-yr-old son who is still here.
My husband also suffers from depression and anxiety.
My son has ADHD and has started Strattera. I think my daughter has a tendency toward depression and anxiety, too.
I have two cats.
I'm too depressed to get a job. I miss using my mind and being around other people.
I have no major talents.
I like to read. Mostly non-fiction. I have a lot of books.
I used to sew and do crafts projects, but I haven't done much lately.
My father died one year ago yesterday. My mother's been dead about 5 years, my sister died 16 years ago.
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