Kalin
24-01-06, 22:20
Hello all.
My name is Allegra, but you can call me Kalin, I don't mind ;). I'm nineteen years old and am currently a psychology major in the midwest U.S. I'm halfway done with my sophomore year.
I've been having trouble with extreme mood swings and what I call depressive episodes for years now, starting in junior high/early high school. I started self-harming when I was 14 and am very slowly recovering. Only in the last month have I actually gotten any professional help or any kind of diagnosis. I am seeing a counselor through my university and he has tentatively diagnosed me with Bipolar II, though he said he doesn't want to stick me in a box or label me since it probably wouldn't help much.
I had my first full blown, intense panic attack two days ago. It lasted for more than an hour (I'm not sure) and I ended up going home and not being able to attend class. Right now I am having trouble sleeping despite being exhausted, I have suddenly developed a fear of being around people and of overeating, and I am afraid I'm going to have another attack and be unable to finish this semester. I'm hoping I can find some help and support here. It was terrifying and embarassing. I think I'll fit in okay here, though, and hopefully I'll be able to help out.
My name is Allegra, but you can call me Kalin, I don't mind ;). I'm nineteen years old and am currently a psychology major in the midwest U.S. I'm halfway done with my sophomore year.
I've been having trouble with extreme mood swings and what I call depressive episodes for years now, starting in junior high/early high school. I started self-harming when I was 14 and am very slowly recovering. Only in the last month have I actually gotten any professional help or any kind of diagnosis. I am seeing a counselor through my university and he has tentatively diagnosed me with Bipolar II, though he said he doesn't want to stick me in a box or label me since it probably wouldn't help much.
I had my first full blown, intense panic attack two days ago. It lasted for more than an hour (I'm not sure) and I ended up going home and not being able to attend class. Right now I am having trouble sleeping despite being exhausted, I have suddenly developed a fear of being around people and of overeating, and I am afraid I'm going to have another attack and be unable to finish this semester. I'm hoping I can find some help and support here. It was terrifying and embarassing. I think I'll fit in okay here, though, and hopefully I'll be able to help out.