imported_Lisanurse

Hi, everyone! My roommate is constantly having a blast talking to her online friends, so I thought I'd give it a shot. My name is Lisa; I'm a registered nurse working at a V.A. Hospital, which I really enjoy, because I love old people! I'm 29 years old , single but looking. I like doing anything outdoors, and adore sunshine. Unfortunately, I live in WI, where the weather sucks 3/4 of the year. I'd move, but I'm pretty dependent on my family, friends, and other support people that live here. I hate to start whining right away, but I'd like to share that I struggle on and off with pretty serious depression (and have for about nine years). I suffer from severe, chronic, neck and shoulder pain. I'm in recovery from anorexia, and have been in a solid recovery for over three years now. I have not binged, purged, starved myself, abused laxatives, compulsively overexercised, etc. etc. since May 16, 2003. Let me tell you, my eating disorder was the most hellish thing I've ever endured in my life. And although it was the HARDEST thing I ever chose to do in my life, deciding to get well and recover was the best decision I ever made. For those of you who have or had any type of eating disorder (I know there are a lot of people like me out there), you know exactly what I mean. I hope through meeting other people here I can offer help, encouragement, and support for those still in the depths of eating disorder misery and despair, and can help others recover like I have. I am a wealth of resources, tips, and information on recovery, and I'd be honored to help anyone regain their health and life.

I'm also seeking support for myself from others who have recovered, or are recovering from, depression and chronic pain. Also, I'm a highly sensitive person, and have a hard time making friends, because I take everything personally, get easily overwhelmed and upset, and have a hard time reaching out. I can't believe I'm even sharing about myself with all of you. I also suffer from A.D.D., which can be frustrating for those around me because I talk a lot, and can be hyper, even though I try so hard not to/be.

Even now, I'm thinking that all of you reading this are thinking "wow, she sounds like a winner that I want to get to know--she sounds like a crazy freak." But that's really not true. I am a very compassionate, kind, and patient friend, and will do anything for those I care about. I love being a nurse, and my patients really like me (not to sound cocky).

Are you someone like me, who just needs a few online friends to support, and to be supported by? Then feel free to contact me. I have a funny and wierd sense of humor, and I can crack you up, too! My email is Lisanursemilleryahoo.com; my username here is Lisanurse. Thanks! I hope to meet you soon.

imported_rosenino

I'm Rose from Layton, UT. I was really touched by your story and with your willingness to offer support & advise. I must say that there were many times when I thought all I did was whine because I had so many health issues like chronic sadness & pain and like you my neck & shoulders always was something that bothered me. I had a difficult time getting a good nights sleep for years because of it. Most of the time I felt like my head felt heavy as if I were carrying a bowling ball or my head was the bowling ball. I felt embarrassed and ashamed everytime I went to see yet another doctor in hopes that this one might bring me some relief. Unfortunatley, the only thing I remember feeling & thinking was that they (the dr's & staff) were secretly saying to themselves or amongst themselves - here comes that hypochondriac again! All I ever got was yet another diagnosis & another prescription. Although, I have never suffered from anorexia I have had a life long battle with weight (up until a year ago) and have done the yo-yo dieting & many diets & dangerous pills like hydroxycut (which made me feel horrible & mean) most of my life (again up until a year ago). So in a sense I guess that is some type of eating disorder. Anyway, things finally did change for me with proper nutrition & high quality organic nutrition, vitamins & minerals. Anyway, it is nice to meet you. I know you must be a great person. You certainly have all the qualities of a caring one. Look at the profession you chose? As for the struggles you have/go through, you need to really give yourself credit for the good job you have done. The way I see it, things could always be worse (and like me, you have also been through ) but I do believe that our Maker does not give us more than we can handle. I hope you will keep in touch & I want you to know you have someone who is hear to lend a shoulder & ear whenever you need to vent too. It works both ways so thanks for your offer.

Blessings,
Rose