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Ah, the perpetual challenge of introducing oneself online. Although my profile is a Cliff's notes sort of introduction, I guess I should discuss other, more relevant things here.
I've been dealing with chronic insomnia about as long as I've been dealing with my mental health issues, they often feed each other (or starve each other), and suffice to say it has been more years that I care to admit, lest the secret of my real age be (gasp) revealed. Since I am blessed with the anti-aging treatment known as “being Asian,” I look a lot younger than I am, and I'd like to continue to delude myself into thinking that's my actual age. That said, if you look at my career and internship history, it provides a clue, as does my never-ending obsession with the '90s.
I am very lucky (sarcasm) that I get to deal with pretty much all varieties of insomnia, as I imagine is the case with many of you. Sometimes I can't fall asleep, sometimes I wake up ridiculously shy of getting enough sleep, sometimes I wake up throughout the night, sometimes I just wake up for a few hours lying in bed after thinking I was successfully going to fall asleep, and sometimes it's a combination of those things–or all of the above.
In the world of mental health, I assume I'd make an interestingly boring term paper for some psych. major. I've gotten a lot of diagnoses thrown around over the years, but the generally agreed on are bipolar, multiple anxiety disorders, and a dash of dissociation and occasional psychosis, just to keep things unpredictable. I've been told by several psychiatrists over the years, “You've got a very complicated problem, that requires very complicated medication treatment.” That's both reassuring and unpleasant to hear over and over again.
So in the interest of failing to be succinct, but trying real hard, I'll stop there.
'LindsayK' wrote on '24:Nice to meet you! I look forward to getting to know you.
Thanks. Wow. We have something else in common besides insomnia that I instantly noticed.
I lived in El Paso for 2 non-consecutive years. Texas is actually as close to “home” as I get, being someone who moved just about every year. I've also lived in Austin, Corpus Christi (sp?), Sugarland (outside of Houston), and most of my family resides in TX now.
And yes, I still use the word “ya'll” constantly, and it's a dead giveaway that I was a Texan, even if I'm like, totally Californian for several years now.
Welcome aboard, and thanks for the great introduction 🙂
I'm sure some of the other members will drop by over the next few days and make you feel right at home!
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'seenafterscene' wrote on '25:Thanks. Wow. We have something else in common besides insomnia that I instantly noticed.
I lived in El Paso for 2 non-consecutive years. Texas is actually as close to “home” as I get, being someone who moved just about every year. I've also lived in Austin, Corpus Christi (sp?), Sugarland (outside of Houston), and most of my family resides in TX now.
And yes, I still use the word “ya'll” constantly, and it's a dead giveaway that I was a Texan, even if I'm like, totally Californian for several years now.
I use y'all, too. It's the lazy Texas tongue. lol, I'm not a fan of the people of El Paso, but the actual city and landscape is awesome! Most of my family lives in Seminole, Odessa, and far east near Waco, but my mom and sister live in Ohio, so that's where I'll be calling home shortly. 🙂
thanks Martin. and thanks again for the invite to the site. looking forward to being a member.
Lindsay–yeah, i gotta say el paso is not my favorite city in TX. lol. but i do kind of like that it's called “el paso,” which means “the paso.” 😛
thanks emmaree. i just noticed your status update. sorry to hear that you have been waking up at 2am, i don't blame you for being grouchy. hope it improves for you and you can get a good full night's sleep soon.
Welcome! I'm Cynthia. Welcome to the group & I'm sure you'll be a great asset. Feel free to talk with me any time!
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