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I Struggle With Mental Illness

I'm A Mess, And Very Few People Know.

By: CleverScreenName
Written on January 7th, 2010

I've been clinically diagnosed with one anxiety disorder, two personality disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I'm capable functioning as a productive member of society and putting up a healthy, well-adjusted front. If only people knew what lurked under the surface. My closest friends know. I'm terrified of anyone else finding out.

By: CleverScreenName
Age: 31-35 , Male
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  • kknm
    kknm

    I also share in the PTSD and beginning of agoraphobia.. glad to know that I'm not the only one. I used to be able to keep up a front, but after several years, I'm starting to falter..

    Apr 12, 2012
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  • Areyan
    Areyan

    i'm like Safia and suffer the same issues with PTSD pd and agoraphobia. also have long term battles with major depression and general anxiety, yay! glad you're able to hide it well, i wish i too could say the same but it is hard.

    Aug 20, 2010
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  • Safia
    Safia

    Good job at keeping up the front!! Sometimes wish I could.

    I once read a quote that said something like, "The sane person is just a better liar than the insane."

    And, I believe that!!

    Seems as long as you are productive and not a harm to others, then, "No problem!" Lol.

    I have PTSD and panic disorder with agoraphobia.

    If you ever need anyone to talk to, I'm around! :~)

    Be well, friend.

    Jan 7, 2010
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