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Hello, this is me!!!

Ellie4Casual Contributor

Hello, this is me!!!

Hi all, I’m new to this site and just wanted to introduce myself.

Im a married to the most patient man around, we have four married sons and 12 beautiful grandchildren, although this all sounds wonderful I struggle through most days. I have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, PTSD from childhood trauma, anxiety & depression and most days struggle to pass an evening without a bottle of wine. I have a great support system. I am trying so hard to stop the excessive drinking, if I don’t buy it I’m mostly ok but once I have one there’s no stopping. Today I didn’t buy any wine, but right now after having bad news I’m itching to go and buy a bottle, but trying so hard not to.

I hope to find some connections and give as well as receive support through this site.

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Ellie4Casual Contributor

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@Bunniekins Thankyou just being able to talk to people that understand is a huge help

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BunniekinsSenior Contributor

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@Ellie4 if you ever need some one to sit with you while you have those cravings and I am around just click on my name and I will be there for you🙂

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FluffyFoxCasual Contributor

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Hello, I'm new too. Also got the cPTSD, depression anxiety etc. So fun.

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Talzy_TSenior Contributor

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@Ellie4 Thanks for sharing, I'm new to this forum and Im new to Melbourne. I hope I can find friends here who are willing to connect as I've been struggling with that as I have lack of friends who I connect with about mental health.

I have a schizoaffective disorder, experienced alot of crazy things in my life that couldve got me killed as well as talking to myself and so called spirits who I thought I was talking to. I dont have that anymore but I think I might have PTSD.

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Eve7Senior Contributor

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Hello @Talzy_T @Ellie4 @FluffyFox and welcome to the forum.

Thank you for sharing being so open and honest as you have shown courage to do so.

I struggle with anxiety and depression too as well as relying on alcohol at times to get me through the tough days.

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