I've been reading these boards since the spring. I started out by reading back awhile to get a feel for who everyone is etc. But, by the time I got to the present I was lost. Between everyone's sign on name vs. real name (i.e. Timshelper is Kim) and similar sign on names like TBear and Bear2, I couldn't remeber who everyone was. Hopefully I don't sound crazy by getting confused over this!
Anyway, I was originally staying a bit anonymous for a variety of reasons but I'd like to get to know everyone better. If any of you regulars (or visitors for that matter) feel the same then please post below.
Since it was my idea, I'll start!
My name is Melissa and I live in southeastern Michigan. I am a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist. Basically, I work in a program with adults with mental illness teaching rehabilitation of job skills, social skills and more. It's really great work but emotionally draining at times.
I am 28 years old. My husband has been having some odd symptoms for about a year now. We went through numerous tests this past spring only to find that everything is normal. We have not had all the possible testing but the neurologists we've seen so far seem to attribute the symptoms to stress or emotional difficulties. He had a neuropsychological test which showed there were some issues that could be dealt with (ie. loss of job) and he has been seeing the psychologist for about 6 months now. He is also 28 years old.
Many things have improved with him but other things have not. In fact, this weekend when we were relaxing in London Ontario, he ended up having me drive home because he was feeling so bad. Cramping of his feet and arms for example. He also had to ask me to help him undo a button recently.
We are trying to live as normal and have more testing when the time is right. He really gets sick of visiting doctors, especially when they can't find anything. I guess only time will tell anyway.
In the meantime, I've met some of "the gang" as Al says and you all are such great and wonderful people. I feel a special place in my heart for Carol (we've been emailing throughout the summer) but you all seem great and I'd like to stay connected, especially since I still have some inner worries about what is going on with my husband.
Well, that's enough to absorb for now I guess. I hope some others will share (or reshare for some) their stories. Thanks, Melissa (aka me)
Anyway, I was originally staying a bit anonymous for a variety of reasons but I'd like to get to know everyone better. If any of you regulars (or visitors for that matter) feel the same then please post below.
Since it was my idea, I'll start!
My name is Melissa and I live in southeastern Michigan. I am a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist. Basically, I work in a program with adults with mental illness teaching rehabilitation of job skills, social skills and more. It's really great work but emotionally draining at times.
I am 28 years old. My husband has been having some odd symptoms for about a year now. We went through numerous tests this past spring only to find that everything is normal. We have not had all the possible testing but the neurologists we've seen so far seem to attribute the symptoms to stress or emotional difficulties. He had a neuropsychological test which showed there were some issues that could be dealt with (ie. loss of job) and he has been seeing the psychologist for about 6 months now. He is also 28 years old.
Many things have improved with him but other things have not. In fact, this weekend when we were relaxing in London Ontario, he ended up having me drive home because he was feeling so bad. Cramping of his feet and arms for example. He also had to ask me to help him undo a button recently.
We are trying to live as normal and have more testing when the time is right. He really gets sick of visiting doctors, especially when they can't find anything. I guess only time will tell anyway.
In the meantime, I've met some of "the gang" as Al says and you all are such great and wonderful people. I feel a special place in my heart for Carol (we've been emailing throughout the summer) but you all seem great and I'd like to stay connected, especially since I still have some inner worries about what is going on with my husband.
Well, that's enough to absorb for now I guess. I hope some others will share (or reshare for some) their stories. Thanks, Melissa (aka me)