This is kinda overdue

Hello everyone Just thought I'd finally introduce myself. I didn't realize I've been a member here since back in October but I've going through a lot of ups and downs. I'm not very good at describing myself but I'll do my best.

I'm a 22 year old girl living in Ohio. I'm also a college student going for my Associate's Degree in Health Information Management. I am a mother to a little girl who will be 2 next month but the terrible two's have long been here. I'm an artist as well and I love animals. I currently only have a Shar Pei named Hershey but I hope to get another so he won't be so lonely and I'm hoping to get an Argentine Tegu in the near future.

Long story short, I suffer from bipolar depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The past four years of my life have been a huge downer. It'd take me awhile to explain everything but it mostly consists of issues at home, self-confidence, and moving on from old friends. I have a very lonely life and I'm depressed almost everyday, which is not making me feel any happier. I hope that I can some friends here as well as get things off of my shoulders that have been bothering me for so long.

Hey Gemmy

First step is always the hardest, I'm glad that you took it. I'm hopeful you will have friends here. Welcome

Hi Gemmy,

Welcome to the forum, you remind me so much of myself, wow. Hope you enjoy it here, im sure you will find something close to what u're looking for

Welcome to ALL.

Oh, and the "terrible twos" are easy, in hindsight.

Feel free to try out the chat room, if you're interested.

Welcome Gemmy!

Are you friends with your daughter? She's young, but it's not out of the question. I think a parent should always be friends with their kid.

And I'm really sorry, but "Hershey" makes me think of a candy bar. Since you're an artist maybe you can draw a caricature of your Shar Pei _as_ a candy bar. I'd scrounge up the money to buy the drawing if I could afford it.

Welcome to ALL.

Welcome Gemmy. I deal with PTSD and panic disorder myself, so I can appreciate how you feel in my own way. I'm sorry, it's not fun.
I hope you can find some help here

Hello Gemmy and welcome!

Hiya Gemmy

Hey Gemmy, welcome to the forum. Hope you'll find what you're looking for here.

Thanks for the welcoming everyone! I really do appreciate it

Hi, welcome