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Post by chammie1993 on Jul 10, 2013 7:31:50 GMT -8
Hey Chammies.  My name is Elizabeth and I'm 20 years of age. I suffer from depression and anorexia. Michelle has been a huge part of my journey to stay strong. This past month has been really hard for me. I've been really sick and I've had no energy whatsoever. I've also been cramping non-stop. It actually is kind of scaring me. I don't know what to do and the Chammies are the only people I can really get advice from because my family life is horrible. I don't know where else to post this so, if this is the wrong place to post this, please tell me where to post it. I really don't want to seem like a burden to anyone. I just need some advice and love.  You are all amazing people and I plan on following and loving all Chammies whether I annoy you or not. We are all like a big family and are here for one reason and that's Michelle. <3 I'm just hoping you all can support and love your fellow Chammie family member through this rough time. Thank you to whoever reads this. It means a lot. |
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Post by thickglassesmc on Jul 10, 2013 7:38:00 GMT -8
*hugs* I'm here if you ever need to talk. I might not know what to do or say to make you feel better, but I will definitely listen. |
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Post by eligh9 on Jul 10, 2013 7:39:56 GMT -8
Michelle has been a big part of my staying strong as well. While I don't have anorexia, I have a lot of self-hatred over my gender and sexuality. I tell myself that Michelle is doing this, she's living, she's happy, and I need to try because she is. You don't annoy us, and you especially don't annoy me. This frandom is a tight nit community and literally THE ONLY fandom I've ever been a part of where we make such an effort to be nice to each other. I hope you feel better and stay strong. (I watch the TRJ studio sesh of All I Think Of Is Love several times a day and you just have to watch it until you are laughing your head off.) I'll always be here if you need someone to talk to.
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Post by bugarzbunz on Jul 10, 2013 7:40:06 GMT -8
Aww.. sending you a hug! Im sorry you are going through this stuff hopefully NOT alone. Depression can be a really scary thing to go through. If you arent seeing a doctor i would def go. There are some great professionals out there. Your franmily is ALWAYS here to help you! If you need to talk. I hope u have a good day! Try to find something that makes you happy and do that!.. <3 angelia
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Post by chammie1993 on Jul 10, 2013 7:43:31 GMT -8
*hugs* I'm here if you ever need to talk. I might now know what to do or say to make you feel better, but I will definitely listen. *hugs back* Thank you. <3 I'm also sleep deprived. I've only gotten like 3-4 hours a night and I haven't been able to eat without feeling the need to throw up. I just wish I can go back to being my happy go lucky self but, it's hard when I feel like I'm on my death bed. Should I just fake being happy so, my parents would leave me alone? |
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Post by mcfranforever on Jul 10, 2013 8:01:51 GMT -8
I think the others have pretty much said it all. Sending love. Remember we are always here if you need to talk, including me. I am sorry you have to go through this. You are not alone <3
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Post by chammie1993 on Jul 10, 2013 8:24:22 GMT -8
Thank you all for the love and support. <3 I made a doctor's appointment for myself and right now, I'm going to try and concentrate on getting some much needed sleep. Love you all so much. I hope to return back to my happy self soon. <3 |
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Post by bugarzbunz on Jul 10, 2013 8:31:54 GMT -8
Good! You made the first step in your revovery.. im proud of you. Dont pretend you are happy if you are not. Your parents need to know about your conditions. When you go to yhe doctor make sure you tell him/her everything..
try to relax..
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Post by thickglassesmc on Jul 10, 2013 8:36:31 GMT -8
*hugs* I'm here if you ever need to talk. I might now know what to do or say to make you feel better, but I will definitely listen. *hugs back* Thank you. <3 I'm also sleep deprived. I've only gotten like 3-4 hours a night and I haven't been able to eat without feeling the need to throw up. I just wish I can go back to being my happy go lucky self but, it's hard when I feel like I'm on my death bed. Should I just fake being happy so, my parents would leave me alone? Like bugarzbunz said, I wouldn't fake being happy if you're not. Things like this take time. So never beat yourself up if you're not recovering as quickly as you'd like. |
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Post by jb on Jul 10, 2013 9:11:06 GMT -8
Sending hugs out to you too. I am glad you decided to go see a doctor. I am going to pray for you Elizabeth. Stay Strong.
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Post by FYMC on Jul 10, 2013 10:34:50 GMT -8
hey guys. chammie1993, don't feel worried to post something like that here. we are glad to have you around and are stoked you joined our little forum! we're all here for you. what i'm going to do is create a new board under the "other" category and call it the advice board, and then move this thread to that board. then other people who are in similar predicaments can feel free to pot there too and we can all help each other out. thanks!
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Post by chammie1993 on Jul 10, 2013 11:07:20 GMT -8
Thank you. <3 I really don't want to be a burden on all of you. <3 I am feeling better but, it comes and goes so, I'm gonna see a doctor tomorrow and hopefully, I'll be okay. I'm just really tired now. I haven't been able to sleep at all and I don't even know why. |
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Post by TeamChammies on Jul 10, 2013 12:51:48 GMT -8
I just recently recovered from anorexia so I completely understand where you are right now! Although I still suffer from slight depression, I try to find the things in life that make me happy. Michelle happens to be one of those people. Stay away from all the negative and triggering influences. If you ever need to talk... you know where to find me! (HUGS) |
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Post by mcfranatic on Jul 10, 2013 13:53:01 GMT -8
Thanks for sharing this with us. I know it's hard. I suffered from depression for a long time. Music is literally one of the things that helped and continues to help me. Listen to Michelle's music and whatever other music if it makes you feel a little better. Stay strong and remember, we are all here for you.
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Post by clairebridges on Jul 10, 2013 14:10:54 GMT -8
Please do not EVER feel like you are annoying to us. Just know that you can always talk to me or pretty much any of the other Chammies if you ever need to. You're amazing and I really hope this framily (and your doctor) is able to help you through this because I know (from experience) that feeling this way sucks! We all have things that we struggle with and I just really hope that you know that we are all here for you! I'm praying for you chammie1993, keep us updated on how you're feeling!
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Post by chammie1993 on Jul 10, 2013 14:36:21 GMT -8
Thank you all for the love and support. I actually just got a couple hours of sleep. It felt really good and hopefully, I can get more sleep tonight after dinner. <3 I love you all so much. |
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Post by TeamChammies on Jul 10, 2013 16:09:09 GMT -8
Thanks for sharing this with us. I know it's hard. I suffered from depression for a long time. Music is literally one of the things that helped and continues to help me. Listen to Michelle's music and whatever other music if it makes you feel a little better. Stay strong and remember, we are all here for you. Music is an amazing way to cope. Especially Michelle's, she gives all of her emotions and feelings and just lets it all out. It helped me alot too! |
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Post by eligh9 on Jul 10, 2013 16:15:57 GMT -8
Thanks for sharing this with us. I know it's hard. I suffered from depression for a long time. Music is literally one of the things that helped and continues to help me. Listen to Michelle's music and whatever other music if it makes you feel a little better. Stay strong and remember, we are all here for you. Music is an amazing way to cope. Especially Michelle's, she gives all of her emotions and feelings and just lets it all out. It helped me alot too! I second that (or is it third?). Michelle's music has helped me a ton. Sometimes I just need to cry, and doing that while listening to Michelle's music just gives that feeling where afterwards all the bad was washed away. |
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Post by TeamChammies on Jul 10, 2013 16:21:14 GMT -8
Music is an amazing way to cope. Especially Michelle's, she gives all of her emotions and feelings and just lets it all out. It helped me alot too! I second that (or is it third?). Michelle's music has helped me a ton. Sometimes I just need to cry, and doing that while listening to Michelle's music just gives that feeling where afterwards all the bad was washed away. I feel the exact same! I cry so hard, then when I'm done its like nothing happened... her energy is so powerful, its a beautiful thing |
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Post by robin on Jul 10, 2013 18:56:12 GMT -8
Hey lovelies. I just wanted to say that I think that you're all strong, amazing women and you should all be proud of the way that you're coping with everything that you're going through. It's been a rough time in my life lately, too, but something that I'm starting to learn that someone already touched on is that you don't have to be anything other than exactly what you are. If you aren't happy one day, don't feel pressured to be. I've learned to just try to figure out what's wrong in my day that I can fix and then allow myself to just take a deep breath and feel no pressure after that. Usually that helps a little bit.
If any of you girls ever need to talk I'm always here! :]]
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Post by chammie1993 on Jul 10, 2013 18:57:51 GMT -8
robin Thanks. Right now, I'm cramping again and I feel sick. :/ It comes and goes. So weird...kinda scary actually.
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Post by robin on Jul 10, 2013 18:59:12 GMT -8
Yeah, I'm sure that's totally scary!! :[[ I'm so sorry that you're going through this. When you're cramping like that does anything at all help? Like a really hot shower or something?
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Post by chammie1993 on Jul 10, 2013 19:06:46 GMT -8
Not really. Plus, I'm stressed which makes it worse. I have to go to my sister's tomorrow and get verbally abused by her boyfriend. |
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Post by clairebridges on Jul 10, 2013 19:23:23 GMT -8
Not really. Plus, I'm stressed which makes it worse. I have to go to my sister's tomorrow and get verbally abused by her boyfriend. Does your sister know what her boyfriend does to you? If she does and she doesn't do anything about it I do not think you need to go to your sister's. You do not need that kind of negativity in your life! |
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Post by robin on Jul 10, 2013 19:28:50 GMT -8
Ugh, I agree with Claire. That's a terrible environment for you to have to be in. I do understand, though, that sometimes causing drama causes more stress, too, and you don't want to have to deal with you sister. But maybe there's a way you could just say you didn't feel like going?
The bottom line is YOU ARE FABULOUS and try your hardest not to let them get you down, love.
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Post by chammie1993 on Jul 10, 2013 19:28:58 GMT -8
Not really. Plus, I'm stressed which makes it worse. I have to go to my sister's tomorrow and get verbally abused by her boyfriend. Does your sister know what her boyfriend does to you? If she does and she doesn't do anything about it I do not think you need to go to your sister's. You do not need that kind of negativity in your life! She does but, I need to babysit her kids while she works. It's my only income. |
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Post by chammie1993 on Jul 10, 2013 19:30:43 GMT -8
Ugh, I agree with Claire. That's a terrible environment for you to have to be in. I do understand, though, that sometimes causing drama causes more stress, too, and you don't want to have to deal with you sister. But maybe there's a way you could just say you didn't feel like going? The bottom line is YOU ARE FABULOUS and try your hardest not to let them get you down, love. I don't know. :/ It's my only source of income cause I can't find a real job. I'll just listen to Michelle & cry it out... |
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Post by clairebridges on Jul 10, 2013 19:34:15 GMT -8
Exactly what Robin said! YOU ARE FABULOUS! If he says anything to you just remember your fellow Chammies think you're amazing. I know it's hard to shake it off, but if he has the audacity to be putting you down his opinion should not matter to you.
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Post by robin on Jul 10, 2013 19:36:00 GMT -8
Aw, I understand that girl. You should not have to put up with that but just remember that it's only temporary and you can get through anything if you have to. Remember that whatever bull he says is just that: total bull.
I'll definitely be thinking of you. xoxo
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Post by chammie1993 on Jul 10, 2013 20:15:19 GMT -8
Thank you SO much again. <3 I'm currently crying my eyes out while listening to Michelle's "True Colors" and "Why".  |
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My name is Elizabeth and I'm 20 years of age. I suffer from depression and anorexia. Michelle has been a huge part of my journey to stay strong. This past month has been really hard for me. I've been really sick and I've had no energy whatsoever. I've also been cramping non-stop. It actually is kind of scaring me. I don't know what to do and the Chammies are the only people I can really get advice from because my family life is horrible. I don't know where else to post this so, if this is the wrong place to post this, please tell me where to post it. I really don't want to seem like a burden to anyone. I just need some advice and love. 
You are all amazing people and I plan on following and loving all Chammies whether I annoy you or not. We are all like a big family and are here for one reason and that's Michelle. <3 I'm just hoping you all can support and love your fellow Chammie family member through this rough time. Thank you to whoever reads this. It means a lot. 
