Living with a Brain Disorder Topic
Living with a Brain Disorder: Hua, 16-20, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Interviewee: Hua, age 16-20, from China was diagnosed with "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. I was diagnosed in May 2004 in China but suffered from it for four years." Well, I can write a book to describe everything. I'm an OCD expert. Internet is where i obtained all those infos. Reading Self-help books, joining online OCD communities, read online-articles regarding OCD. I never engage in any therapy. ...
Living with a Brain Disorder: Sophie, 11-15, Generalized Anxiety Disorder & Depression
Interviewee: Sophie, age 11-15, from illinois was diagnosed with "Last year in April, I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and clinical depression at the North Shore Wellness Center". Before I was depressed/had anxiety, I was living a full, happy life. I had lots of friends, took dance classes and studied the piano, and was generally a very normal, very happy person. ...
Living with a Brain Disorder: Richard, 46-50, Depression, Anxiety, Schizoaffective Disorder
Interviewee: Richard, age 46-50, from Maryland was diagnosed with "major depression, anxiety disorder, schizoaffective disorder. 1997. Portland, Oregon". I was diagnosed with major depression for engaging in self-mutiliation and having suicidal ideation. I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder because I have great difficulty using public restrooms. I have panic attacks occasionally. I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder because I continued to complain about feeling cold even after medical tests indicated everything was okay with my thyroid and other organs. I sometimes have delusions of grandeur. I once thought I was a woman. ...
Living with a Brain Disorder: Debbie, 31-35, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, OCD, Dysautonomia
Interviewee: Debbie, age 31-35, from new Jersey was diagnosed with "Chronic Pain/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia - April 2000 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - about 10-12 years ago suspect Dysautonomia Brain Injury - June 15, 2002 - suspect post concussion syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - 1999 Hypersomnia - 2000 medication withdrawal seizure June 15, 2002 significant other of person with cerebral palsy (3 1/2 years) teacher/care taker of children/adults with multiple disabilities (14 years) Where - various NJ locations".
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