Mod Bee
Hello! I’m Anna, a new temporary mod. Glad to meet you all! I’ll sign my posts as Bee.
I’m 22, from Italy. I’m a med student in my third year (out of six). I identify as agender, and female pronouns are fine - as are male ones. Your pick! I’m on the ace spectrum (not sex repulsed, mostly just not interested).
I’ve suffered from a specific phobia - once called hypochondria - for about ten years. Same goes a general anxiety disorder. My phobia was invalidating, which is why I decided to start seeing a psychologist when I was 13 years old. I’ve changed therapists twice since then, and I’m optimistic I’ve finally found the right match.
I’m dyscalculic but I was diagnosed only last year, making my relationship with math very complex and anxiety-inducing. My dad jokes that my LD is the first diagnosis I made, since I’d suspected I could have been dys for years.
I dissociate, have trouble with emotional regulation, stim often, and have sensory processing disorder.
Last year I’ve also fallen into depression, and are currently taking medication for it.
I have a bunch of medical conditions and suffer from chronic pain and are in the middle of trying to understand why with the help of a wonderful rheumatologist.
I’m happy to start this journey and hope I’ll be of help!
Take care,
Bee