Saturday Roll Call

Yep its early here in the land of Aus, so its still friday for most of you. todays question:

"How has having AP helped shape your character/personality?"

 

I believe that it has made me stronger, more patient. empathetic. aware of the needs of others, sensitive to the suffering of others, whether it be a physical or emotional illness. its made me stubborn- i take on challenges and dont let them beat me. its made me a good listener. Made me more assertive.

However, i do tend to withdraw when im not coping, i can be a touch paranoid and i can be overly sensitive to peoples remarks. i have a temper, but i think that has always been there. i get angry sometimes. it has destroyed the remnants of my self esteem and impacted on my once hectic social life.

These are good and bad things. How about you?

Maz XX

Considering it's pretty much non-existent at the moment, it really doesn't have much of any effect... But back when I was a kid, I was afraid of... pretty much everything...

Room full of dolls, the sound of the toilet flushing, going down a slide, riding in a car and going down a hill or over a bridge...

I'm glad that I've gotten over most of these fears (dolls still freak me out, though)

I believe it has made me much more in tune with life in general.  I have always been a compassionate person but it has made me much more so now.  I tend to care more about others and how they are doing than myself cause it's easier for me to focus on others than having to deal with my issues, but in general by nature I always have cared more about others and put myself last.  I think it has made me a stronger person as well - more of a fighter I guess you'd say.  Also, as Maz said, I am a much better listener.  On the down side it has also made me withdraw into myself more often and keep things bottled up and I also tend to get more easily angered than I used to.  Thank goodness for CBT and that it is helping me in so many aspects.

Good Morning Maz, another great question.

My own pain and experiences are what make me who I am today, and for me to bring some positive meaning to them, I need to share them. Even if my story helps just one person, it will be worth it. So here I am  a member of this wonderful family that supports me as well as I support each of the family members.

Hugs

Kitt

I have definitely been changed, for the better and the worse.  Better because I'm more compassionate and understanding of other people, I'm much more patient and feel stronger within myself.  Most importantly, I've got a much deeper faith and that has made a tremendous difference in my life. 

For the worse, I'm far less social, don't have any friends and stay to myself alot more.  I am starting school on Wed., so maybe I'll become a bit more social during class...we'll see.

Garen...I hope this will make you smile...I am the exact same way with video games, some of them make me way to anxious and I can no longer play them...now the smile part...I am a 42 year old woman and quite addicted to my video games. 

Post Edited (Junebug05) : 1/18/2009 9:42:09 AM (GMT-7)

Hello Team A/P!!!

My A/P has made me a better person all the way around. Like many of you I am more sensitive to others, plus a fighter/survivor :) I'm glad that many of us can see the positives through the disorder :)

Take care my family!!!

Maz, I'm glad you are in charge of the Roll Call my L.A.S. :) You make us think in ways to help us understand ourselves more. It is a great thing for healing :) Thank you for helping me out like this my friend :)