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Hello Kim here, I also have anxiety, depression, panic attacks and OCD plus I am a germaphob (YEAH ME) It was hard for me, I had this my whole life up until 20 years ago when I saw a stress management dr. I learned to except my so called issues. I eventually found peace with these issues and except them for what is part of me. I then was able to work through my mind controlling me and would give myself little pep talks. I am also a clean freak so I would put my thoughts and energy in cleaning. Today I still have these issues but I have excepted them and we have a little talk when they want to disrupt my life. I do take medications but once in a while these issues get past the meds, so far I think I am winning the battles in my mind😊😊😊. Don’t be hard on yourself, find some go to sayings or phrases that will help you win back the positive thoughts. Hope this helps or at least you know your not alone.
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Hi Kim, I accidentally ran across your name in a post today and decided to check into whether you yourself had posted much lately. I remember when you showed up in the neuropathy discussions in July talking about your myotonia congenita. I felt so much for you as you seemed then (to me at least) to be sort of sad and bereft. Little did I know then what a real firecracker you are! Having just read through some of your recent posts I am just thrilled to see how proactive you have become here on Connect, and how helpful you are. I am so happy to see what a great contributor you have become! I know you still suffer tremendously with your illness but I also know the healing power of helping others, and you apparently do too.
Keep it up. I know I had zero part in who you have revealed yourself to be here, but I was around when you first showed up and I feel in a way like you are my Connect little sister, and I am so proud of you. I know it's a corny but it really fits: You go girl!!! 👍
Best to you, Hank
PS: I am going to try to remember to check in and find out what the results of your genetic test are.