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Hello, I’m new here. I found out about this site from a follower on tumblr. I have a recent diagnosis of Bipolar, Schizophrenia, and OCD. I’m looking for people that are going through the same things as I am. This is all still very new and scary for me.

Let me tell you a little about myself:
I am 22 years old. I was sent to a psychiatric hospital after what the told me was a trauma related psychotic break. I see a psychiatrist weekly who believe I’ve had a mild form of schizophrenia since I was younger and it has just developed over time. I’m going through EMDR therapy to attempt in reprocessing some traumatic memories. I’m hoping this reprocessing will also help lessen my symptoms.

I’m really just hoping I can find someone to vent and talk to. I feel scared and alone.

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I have the same diagnoses as you.
Bipolar, schizophrenia and OCD.

Welcome aboard!

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This is the place for you. :monkey::monkey::monkey:

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Welcome to the forum @AliceCatis!

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Welcome to the forum! EMDR helps some people so it’s good that you’re trying. Do you have PTSD? I do. I’m hoping to get treatment for it. I’m supposed to be getting more resources and support starting in January. I hope it helps you.

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@AliceCatis
Welcome! I’m so sorry you are hurting and scared. Do you have suppprt around you? Family? Friends?

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I know you can’t post much when first coming on here. But this forum is very supportive.

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I e never had a professional tell me I have PTSD, but I have a few of the symptoms. I’m not fully sure if I truly have it or not.

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My mother and my girlfriend are both very supportive. I’m very lucky to have them in my life.

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That’s great. A good support group is the best thing to have. :turkey::turkey::turkey:

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Welcome to the forum!

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Welcome to the forum! Feel free to share or vent anytime here.

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Welcome. I was recently, like 2 days ago, diagnosed with OCD. I also have schizophrenia and what feels like a dozen other things. Such fun.

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@AliceCatis
That is wonderful that you have support!

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Welcome to the forum, lots of good people here to listen to your vents :smiley:

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Welcome to the community!

:blush:

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Welcome. Make sure to read all the forum rules.

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In short:
Be nice and supportive. Stay anonymous. Don’t talk religion, politics or drugs. Don’t spread false cures or anti-psychiatry. Try not to trigger other people’s symptoms.

I think we need a short version of the guidelines… :thinking:

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Here’s the long version of the forum guidelines.