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Hi, my name is Gina and I am new to this site. I thought I would give it a shot to get to know people that are similar to myself and find some inspiration. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's a year ago and within the year piled on gastroperisis, a genetic mutation that impacts things, diabetic neuropathy without having diabeties, and so on. Anxiety and depression are always a problem and lately I havent been able to eat without vomiting. I ran out of the meds that help the gastro and have been feeling really down about my state. I thought I could reach out and know I am not alone.

I am 23, just graduated college with 2 degrees, and used to be very passionate about a lot of things. I would love to get to know some of you!

Thanks for replying MsHippo! It really means a lot to me. Yeah, it is crazy being young and sick like this, especially because it happened relatively over night. I woke up with bronchitis, went to the Dr, and could never get better and it eventually all added up to this haha. I luckily have a great support system (my girlfriend, family ect) but sometimes I still feel pretty alone, especially when they are all busy and I am just left with my thoughts and feeling horrible. I hope that you are managing your symptoms well! How have you been?

Yes exactly! I love the support I have but it is definitely nice to talk to people that are experiencing similar things.

It is so weird how quickly this stuff can happen. I am glad it sounds you are on the right track, even if it is far away. There is nothing worse than that feeling of being lost with what to try next. I am hoping when I get back on reglan for the gastro that things will even out for me again and start to look up. If not I am at a loss. Luckily I have a great doctor that is willing to try different things but I just want to feel like my old self again.