@Carbonizer
@lemmy.worldTW: suicide, depression
I'm at my highest, coming out of my 20s which were my lowest point. I struggled with undiagnosed, unmedicated ADHD, and the depression and anxiety that accompanied it. I couldn't hold a job. Hell, things got so bad that I wrapped a belt around my throat and tried to end it all. But I survived. And eventually, things got better. All it took was a little support from my sister and her husband, and their belief that I wasn't a broken human being.
Now, I've held a job for the last year. I'll be interviewing for a promotion next week. I'm in the process of getting diagnosis and treatment for my mental health issues. I've dropped more than 120 lbs of excess weight in the past year (350->227). I'm going to be starting college online part-time at the beginning of August. I've changed my outlook on life, and have an easier time managing the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Sure, I'm a 31 year old virgin who has only ever gone on a single date (which went disastrously), but I'm not too worried about that. If I keep focusing on myself and becoming the person I want to be, I'll pull somebody in one day.
I moved 1300 miles away from where I originally registered my cell phone, and I've never had to deal with long distance fees. I still have that number, in fact.
I relate, but haven't been diagnosed with ADHD. Got a doctor's appointment tomorrow to get a referral to a psychologist for a psych evaluation, however, so I'll let you know!
I grew up poor enough to receive school lunches. Got straight A's all through school, yet as an adult I'm plagued with mental illness that I have neither the money nor support to get through, so I work in retail for $26k/yr.
It's a gravy kind of treat that comes in a tube, specifically made for cats. If you live in the US, Walmart carries it!
When my son came out to me as a furry, I didn't know what to expect. But I never would've expected this.