May I ask...?

MelMbrsl75 · Post by **MelMbrsl75** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:12 am

I would love it if everyone here would write a "Getting to know you" post? There are so many new people here and I never really got to know about everyones life, children, job, married?

To start, my name is Melissa Marie, I am 33 years young, lol (it's funny how I make a point or should I say a need to say young" ..lol

I am married to Joey for almost 15 years now and together for almost 17! I met him when I was about 17.

I have to sons, Ryan aged 15 and going into his sophmore year and Andrew, age 9 going into the fourth grade.

I own a home on the Cape for almost nine years now and have lived on the Cape since I was 12.

I do work in the paper and glitter buisness for a major world wide corporation and I have been doing it since 1998. I love my job!

I love to read, crafts, needle point, write, cook.

I am British and Italian.

I have two dogs, both girls, Lakota Luna is our Sibearean Husky who is three and Madeline is our pug who is just a young 3 months old!

My husband and I are done having children as I cannot have children anymore because i am in the 4th stage of endometriosis, but I was blessed with my two which I was never supposed to be able to even have!

A few this and that's about me is, I love the color pink, lol, I love glitter, must be the buisness I work in! I love the rain, I sleep with my window open even in snowstorms, My favorite season is the fall, my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving.

I have four brothers, I am the only girl

Well, this was fun, I hope to learn about all of you, I feel like we are all family here.

medgrl · Post by **medgrl** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 12:48 pm

Ok so we are all a little chicken about this but here goes:

I'm older than you by a few yrs!
My husband died less than a year ago from an unexpected heart attack so now I live alone
I have two kids, one in the Air Force(son) and my daughter lives near me.
I am a nurse and work part-time right now. I had been panic free for many many years until my husband passed.
I am an avid reader, anything to do with my religion, I'm a Buddhist. I also meditate several times a day.
I am a junk food eater......lots of chocolate.
One sister and no brothers.
And am a big history buff.

Hope we get to hear from more people.

By the way my name is Pam

wonderwmn56 · Post by **wonderwmn56** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 12:54 pm

I think this is a great idea. I'm new here and would also like to get to know a little more about other people here.

My name is Melissa (Mel) and I am 24 years old.

I've been married to my husband Adam for 1 year and 9 months. We've been together almost 5 years and things are going really well for the most part.

I have no children yet but I do have a dog Sasha who is a yellow lab and hound mix who sleeps curled up next to me every night and a cat Oscar who thinks he's everything but a cat. They are my babies.

I work as an HR Assistant for a warehousing company in Wisconsin and I love it.

I also love to read. Romance novels are my favorite. My husband gets upset sometimes because if given the time, I can read a whole book in one day because I read soo fast. He also says that I have too many books and need to donate them but I think he just needs to buy me a bookshelf.

I also love the color pink, a good thunderstorm (when I'm not home alone and it's night time), and sitting around a camp fire with friends and family.

FreeToBeGG · Post by **FreeToBeGG** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 1:20 pm

Hi, everyone!

My name is Genie, and I live in South Georgia. I am brand new to the forum as of five minutes ago. I have been reading posts for several days, and I finally decided to sign up so that I could respond to some of them. I also just signed up to get the program.

I am 31 years old, and I am working as a victim advocate for a rape crisis center. I love my job. It is the sole reason right now why I get out of bed every morning.

I have had GAD, depression, and panic disorder since I was around 13 years old. This is when I first became conscious of it, and I feel confident in saying that I have had these things all my life. I was recently diagnosed with OCD.

I am working slowly on getting a masters in mental health counseling. However, I am taking a few months off so that I can deal with these issues without having other things to be concerned with. I want to be the best counselor I can be someday, and I know that I have to be in a good place to do that.

It's nice to meet all of you, and I look forward to interacting with you on the forums.

Genie

fear not · Post by **fear not** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 1:40 pm

Hello!My name is Susan.I am 38 years old.I've been married for 14 years.I have 4 children.Their ages are 18,13,12,and 8 years old.I have a almost 9 month old granddaughter.I am a Christian.My favorite color is also pink.I've had anxiety disorder,panick disorder,and agoraphobia for 13 years.I have a dog named Lacy.Two cats named Tinkerbell and Meka.I love to watch Joyce Meyer.I'm also a perfectionist but getting better about it.I think?LOL!Take care everyone!

GI822 · Post by **GI822** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 1:47 pm

Hi everyone,

My name is Gina and I am 26 years old. I am currently working on my anxiety issues and panic attacks. I live with my boyfriend of 3 years and our two dogs and one cat. I work in HR for a corporate office. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, shopping, going to dinner, and anything to do with animals.

MelMbrsl75 · Post by **MelMbrsl75** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 2:42 pm

this is really awesome! I hope more people respond, don't be shy, it's great to know a bit about the people behind the names <3

Therese Michele · Post by **Therese Michele** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 2:46 pm

Hello, my name is Therese. I'm a stay at home Mom.

I am 32 years old and have been married to Colin for 10 years. We have two kids, Cole is 3 and half and Montanna is 2 in July. We live on a 200 acre family farm and raise beef cattle. I have a horse Dusty who is about 14 years old and I've owned him for 11 years. I try to ride when I can and he's a good boy. I have a dog named Keesha who is 13 years also and I've owned her since birth. I like to walk/jog when I can. I like to read, watch movies, surf the net, do anything outside and play with my kids and family.

I am a Christian (Lutheran) and enjoy church and my faith in God and Jesus.

We're growing a pretty big garden this year and I just planted some marigolds yesterday.

I've been dealing with anxiety / panic attacks since just this last October. I see a therapist that I really like. I've finished the program but am constantly reviewing it.

Right now I'm trying to relax more and to be less affected and more effective.

Right now I'm a bit worried about my health but trying to stay calm and educated about it.
(last month I wore a 48 hour heart monitor and now they would like me to speak with a cardiologist about the results) I'm a bit scared and nervous but I'm really trying to stay positive. Any prayers would be appreciated.

Glad to meet everyone!

SpecialK · Post by **SpecialK** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 2:54 pm

I am 25 years old and just recently graduated with a Masters in Nutrition and currently studying for my board exam to be a registered dietitan. I have no kids and am moving in with my boyfriend this weekend whom I have been with for 5 years. I have had anxiety since I was 14 and have been on and off medication since then. I just want to get better. I have a 6 month year old puppy, who is just adorable. I enjoy running and exercising but asthma sometimes limits me. Nice to meet everyone!

Annie541 · Post by **Annie541** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 3:07 pm

Hello, my name is Annie, I just got the program and I'm excited to get started. I'm 44 years old. I share my house with my boyfriend of 5 years, my 20 year old son, 2 labs and a cat. In the past year I've been going to doctors for everything you can think of, not knowing it was anxiety. I have an appointment tomorrow to see a psychiatrist. I used to be so active and now I just do what I have to, just to get by. I can't wait to start enjoying life again.