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Not This Anxious Person

Screw you, RFK Jr.

I’ve taken SSRIs for several years, most recently being prescribed Prozac. This medication helps me to stay present and focused on my schooling and the littles I care for. They help me in so many ways, including being able to cope with the intense anxiety caused by my cPTSD. I would absolutely fall apart without these meds. I can actually function and be part of a loving community and lead a fulfilling life with a career I love.

What a disgrace to our nation and a disservice to everyone in America. Disability, including mental illness, can strike at any time, without any rhyme or reason. I’ve never been ashamed to take meds for my mental health, but this is petrifying. SSRIs literally saved me. SSRIs have helped me live my best life.

My heart goes out to anyone else who is being affected by this drastic change. This is plain awful and I can’t believe this is the world we live in. We are stronger together, though. My inbox is open.

Some background:

RFK, Jr., within hours of being confirmed, made several incorrect claims surrounding the use of antidepressants (among other medications for mental and physical health issues), claiming that they’re harder to kick than heroin and even went as far as suggesting that people who use them are more likely to commit school shootings and called those of us who use antidepressants addicts. During his confirmation hearings, however, he tried claiming he never said such things. The cameras and livestreams don’t lie, Bobby, Jr. Get real. These meds help people lead healthy and fulfilling lives. How dare you continue to stigmatize mental illness? How dare you harp on something you very clearly are uneducated about? He’s talked about getting to the “root cause” of several conditions such as ADHD, asthma, and autism. Bro. Get real. Take several seats and shut up. Let the real medical professionals do their jobs.

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I’m new here!

Hi everyone! My name is Jaz, I’m 20 and a college student studying biology & molecular genetics. I struggle with several chronic illnesses and still being evaluated for others. My “main” conditions that impact my life the most are hypermobile EDS, POTS, migraines, asthma, GERD, IBS, occipital neuralgia, cyclic vomiting syndrome, anxiety, and OCD. I don’t have any friends who deal with chronic illness in real life, so I came here hoping to make friends who understand and connect with the chronic illness community! As for other parts of my life; I enjoy reading, figure skating (used to compete, now I’m unable to but I still skate for fun), anything horror or paranormal, yoga, thrifting, and rock music. I have a cat named Lele and a fish named Timmy. I’m also currently learning ASL. Feel free to reach out to chat or be friends! :)
#MightyTogether #ChronicIllness #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #Dysautonomia #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #Migraine #ChronicPain #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #MentalHealth #CyclicVomitingSyndrome

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Kale & Quinoa Salad

Trying to boost my immune system after my IV Infusion which lowers my immune system. Made a quick salad of Kale, Quinoa, Toasted Walnuts, Craisins and Parmesan Cheese.
#Healthy eating, #kale salad, #immune system, #Asthma ,
# sarcoidosis, #spinal cord stimulator

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Turkey Vulture

Saw this tree full of turkey vultures on our drive into town. They only gather in numbers like this when there is a meal to eat...sure enough a wild pig was alongside the road. They were just waiting for the right time to feast. They're ugly but certainly do there job! #Nature , #Birds ,
# asthma, # sarcoidosis,
# spinal cord stimulator

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I’m new here!

Hi, my name is Gabriella. I'm here because a friend suggested this app to me. I've browsed it a bit and decided to join to share my story in an uplifting way. I've been diagnosed with bipolar & Borderline Personality Disorder, with OCD tendencies and some anxiety mixed in. I'm worried about the stigma placed upon me, especially for having BPD. I'm curious about other mental and physical health challenges, too, and I hope to write a book about BPD to foster greater understanding and help people with my same conditions. In the meantime, I may submit my story and comment on here for support. I'm looking for a shoulder to cry on and stories of hope and understanding, and I hope to be that person for someone else.

#MightyTogether #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Depression #BipolarDisorder #Trauma #Psychosis #Asthma #Anxiety

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New to the group

Hello all, I’m Kat and I have a few challenges so I thought I’d come find my people as well as be a cheerleader for those who are struggling. I have C-PTSD, borderline personality disorder, and some symptoms of bipolar 2 disorder (they can’t say yes or no on the bipolar because the symptoms could be the C-PTSD and Borderline. all three disorders and all symptoms are covered by an umbrella cause - prolonged, consistent trauma. To top it off, I also was diagnosed with anxiety, panic disorder, and akathisia. I also have chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID, thanks to having been positive for COVID 5 times to date. While trying to diagnose the CFS, they discovered I have asthma and a vocal cord disorder. I am a mom of 6, a wife of a man who could not possibly be anything but an angel, I’ve been in Human Resources for over twenty years, I am a trauma informed life coach and working on starting my private practice, and I recently became published author.

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Rainy day sunrise

Sunrise still found its way through the rainy day clouds
#Sky , #Nature , # beauty, # asthma,
# sarcoidosis, # spinal cord stimulator, # auto immune diseases

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Vibrant colors

We don't get to see sunsets that often from our house,but the color last night was just gorgeous
#Sky , #Beauty , #Nature , # sunset,
# asthma, #Sarcoidosis
# spinal cord stimulator

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Morning fog and sunrise

This morning we had fog out my kitchen window and a beautiful sunrise out my living room window.
#Sky , #Nature , # beauty,
# sarcoidosis, # asthma,
# spinal cord stimulator

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