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Hi, I am hydrangea

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 27 Boards Initiate
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Hello everyone  :3

I will be 19 years old next week on the 15th. A few days after that, I will be moving away from home for the first time to begin my first year as a university student.

I have struggled with anxiety and depression for many years. As well as this, I am waiting to be tested for autism spectrum disorder and I am starting to think that I may also have BDD (Body dysmorphic disorder). I silently struggle a lot of the time and I have a lot of emotions about things - but I'm not sure if I'm ready to talk about that quite yet.

Other than that, my interests include Japan (that's the course I'll be on at university - Japanese Studies!), nature, animals, cooking, music, art, animation, Pokemon, and the game Animal Crossing.

Nice to meet you all, I hope I can become a good member of this community :)
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  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,687 Skive's The Limit
    We have the same birthday! I will be 21 though 

    welcome! Hope find suppport here <3
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 40 Boards Initiate
    Hi Hydrangea, 
    Welcome to the mix and it's great to have you here ❤  Im also slightly autistic so there are a few things which I get which could also be similar to whatever symptoms you're having. I also understand how hard it is to silently struggle and I hope that we can increase your confidence to open up xxx
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,938 Extreme Poster
    Hey, welcome! :)
  • Former MemberFormer Member Moderator Posts: 660 Incredible Poster
    Hey Hydrangea!

    Welcome to the community, I hope that you find it helpful here.  :)

    Jade x
  • AzzimanAzziman Moderator, Community Champion Posts: 2,103 Boards Champion
    Welcome!x

    We share a lot of interests (especially Pokemon!) - looking forward to seeing you around the forum :)

    Much love <3
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  • JustVJustV Community Manager Posts: 5,627 Part of The Furniture
    edited September 18
    Welcome to the community @Past User! Nice intro. :)
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