Bio
Sorry, I have to update my profile so it's a work in progress...my name is Kara, I'm 38 and have been a listener for several years. I do have a clinical psychology degree, but I'm disabled and cannot practice. I have personal experience with bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, anorexia, treatment resistant depression, PTSD, ADD, pretty much every anxiety disorder in the DSM and panic attacks. I also have Tardive Dyskinesia as a result of an antipsychotic. I also have a myriad of physical health issues: fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, ehler's Danlos with hypermobility, and diagnoses for almost every major organ. I'm very familiar with dealing with chronic pain.
I've been married to my husband for 19 years. He basically had to become my caregiver because of my health issues. He also has bipolar disorder (he has type 1 and I have type 2), anxiety, and depression. He's also a recovering alcohol. Because of that, I have experience with the Rollercoaster that accompanies supporting a loved one who's dealing with mental health and addiction issues.
I'll finish this a little bit later, to be continued....
Feel free to send me a message.