About Me
BACKGROUND
I live in England. I am originally from Kent on a small island on the south east coast; we were nicknamed swampies! I lived there for 14 years before moving to Wiltshire with my parents and little brother until I went into care when I was 15 to be placed into a secure unit. I was moved several times but eventually moved in with my foster family when I was 17.
I had an unhappy upbringing which caused my head to fragment into different parts, making me hear voices of different people living inside me. I'm diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, an eating disorder (not sure which as I chop and change between Anorexia and Bulimia) and (since being admitted as an inpatient on 7th November 2012) have recently been diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder, also known as Multiple Personality Disorder. I also self-harm regularly and dissociate a lot. Sometimes stress and other factors can get me to the point that I don't know what is real or not any more. Scary times.
I've been in and out of medical hospitals, inside various institutions, and have now found myself with the most loving and supportive foster family I could ever have. I've been here since December 2010. I don't have contact with my father, I have very limited contact with my mother, and my contact with my little brother has hit a shuddering halt.
I was involved in CAMHS for nearly 3 years. I was transferred into adult mental health services in November 2011 and regularly see people in regards to talking about things that are on my mind. I do find it helpful sometimes, but we all get those days where we just don't want to talk to ANYONE! Even so, I have a lot of support around me in regards to my dietician my GP, mental health workers, foster agency workers and, especially; my foster family. I could never have gotten this far without them. <3
I'd like to hope that my experiences and my symptoms can help other people to know that they aren't alone with what they are going through. There are other people who have had similar experiences and who are having to fight their way through similar things. You aren't alone. You may feel you are, but you aren't, and you never will be.
I use my time raising awareness for mental health issues using forums, blogging and using YouTube for bits and bobs. I've just recently made an introductory video, if you'd like to check it out then check out my Youtube channel. I hope that my experiences can give others knowledge and insight into their fears and recovery or give knowledge to people who know little about mental illness but have siblings, family or friends who have such disorders.
My Twitter and Facebook details are at the top of the page if you have any questions or just want a general chit-chat! Either that or use the contact form. <3
I live in England. I am originally from Kent on a small island on the south east coast; we were nicknamed swampies! I lived there for 14 years before moving to Wiltshire with my parents and little brother until I went into care when I was 15 to be placed into a secure unit. I was moved several times but eventually moved in with my foster family when I was 17.
I had an unhappy upbringing which caused my head to fragment into different parts, making me hear voices of different people living inside me. I'm diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, an eating disorder (not sure which as I chop and change between Anorexia and Bulimia) and (since being admitted as an inpatient on 7th November 2012) have recently been diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder, also known as Multiple Personality Disorder. I also self-harm regularly and dissociate a lot. Sometimes stress and other factors can get me to the point that I don't know what is real or not any more. Scary times.
I've been in and out of medical hospitals, inside various institutions, and have now found myself with the most loving and supportive foster family I could ever have. I've been here since December 2010. I don't have contact with my father, I have very limited contact with my mother, and my contact with my little brother has hit a shuddering halt.
I was involved in CAMHS for nearly 3 years. I was transferred into adult mental health services in November 2011 and regularly see people in regards to talking about things that are on my mind. I do find it helpful sometimes, but we all get those days where we just don't want to talk to ANYONE! Even so, I have a lot of support around me in regards to my dietician my GP, mental health workers, foster agency workers and, especially; my foster family. I could never have gotten this far without them. <3
I'd like to hope that my experiences and my symptoms can help other people to know that they aren't alone with what they are going through. There are other people who have had similar experiences and who are having to fight their way through similar things. You aren't alone. You may feel you are, but you aren't, and you never will be.
I use my time raising awareness for mental health issues using forums, blogging and using YouTube for bits and bobs. I've just recently made an introductory video, if you'd like to check it out then check out my Youtube channel. I hope that my experiences can give others knowledge and insight into their fears and recovery or give knowledge to people who know little about mental illness but have siblings, family or friends who have such disorders.
My Twitter and Facebook details are at the top of the page if you have any questions or just want a general chit-chat! Either that or use the contact form. <3