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saraj0906
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PathStep 80 Compassion hearts180 Forum posts17 Forum upvotes20 Current upvotes20 Age GroupAdult Last activeApril, 2016 Member sinceSeptember 20, 2015
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Hi :-) I'm Sara, a 32 year old wife and mother of a beautiful daughter. I like to sing, write poetry, read and I love to cook. I work as a Marketing Administrator for a vacation resort. I have dealt with PTSD, stress and anxiety for most of my life, but it has really started to affect me and my loved ones drastically over the past few years. I've joined 7 Cups with the hope that I will be able to find some relief, learn to handle difficult situations more appropriately and, more than anything else, grow emotionally and mentally. I really need to find balance.

Thanks for listening.

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How Do I Learn Not to Base My Happiness on the Mood of Those Around Me?
Depression Support / by saraj0906
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 February 17th, 2016
...See more I am bipolar and I have a hard time just being level and balanced. I find that if people around me are happy and in a good mood, I am less likely to feel down and depressed...but if those around me are stressed, tense or anxious, I am much more likely to be depressed and anxious. For example, if my husband has a bad day at work and is in a bad mood, I am automatically on the defense and in a depressed state. I find it hard to put forth what I'm really feeling, and instead, take on the mood of others. How do I stay balanced and not let the mood of others affect me? Help!
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Social Axiety + Eating Disorder + Company Breakfast = HELL
Anxiety Support / by saraj0906
Last post
 February 4th, 2016
...See more To say I'm anxious this morning would be an understatement. First off, I'm new to 7 Cups, so I've barely scratched the surface of my issues. I'm hoping this helps me, as I have tried traditional therapy in the past and it has hurt more than helped. Anyway...today.... I deal with anxiety and depression. I've been diagnosed ADHD and I also suffer from BED (Binge Eating Disorder). When I'm in a comfortable situation, with people that I am around a lot, I'm ok. When I'm in new situation or around a lot of people that I don't know, I withdraw and am very uncomfortable. I work as a marketing administrator for a vacation company and am lucky because I pretty much make my own schedule, have my own, quiet (for the most part) office area and I can keep to myself to do my work. Well, today we had an awards breakfast and there were about 50 people there...most of whom I don't know or am just acquaintances with. People kept coming up to me to say hello and chat...I made conversation, but after the little talks, I took my seat and realized I was burning hot and sweating. My anxiety spiked so badly. On top of this, there was a breakfast served buffet style and I ate. I am trying to lose weight. But I have a binging problem and I binged last night, in secret at home. Because I was in public this morning, I just ate a normal amount, and that is fine...but I felt disgusting and like all eyes were on me while I was eating. I am so uncomfortable and self-conscious. My co-workers love me. I'm a hard worker and I take pride in my job. But, all the time, I feel like I have to force it. The smile, the happy attitude. Its like I'm screaming inside. I don't know if this post even makes any sense...I'm just trying to figure out what to do.
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