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ObsessedWithFire January 17th, 2020

I am Laura and I will be 49 next month, and I have just been diagnosed with a specific disorder under Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders (so not just NOS--not otherwise specified), which has pretty much sent me into a deep depression, even though I know I have been this way for my whole life and that I shouldn't be surprised by the diagnosis. I don't like saying the name of it, but you can probably guess what it is. It is very rare and is the most dangerous disorder under this category on the DSM-V...so take a guess.

I have a super-supportive husband of 25 years who has been my rock, even through the year I had been incarcerated for committing crimes directly related to my disorder. We have 5 children: almost 21 (in college and will graduate May 2021 with a degree in filmmaking, directing, etc.)-g, 17-b,15-b,12-g,and 9-b.

My hubby of 25 years is supportive, even through serving one year exactly in prison (1/3/19 to 1/3/20) for committing crimes directly related to my disorder. I had gotten caught in the act, so to speak.

I feel like an oddball wherever I go and though not many people actually remember what I had done (it had made the local paper and the Internet), there are still some who are terrified of me. I am a felon now, and considered to be a dangerous person (mildly dangerous).

I am done for now. I am tired and the urge to do what I do is very strong.

Hello, I guess.

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lovelyWhisper66 January 19th, 2020

@ObsessedWithFire Hello Laura, welcome to 7Cups! I hope you are settling here alright. I'm so sorry to hear of your struggles, and it is very brave to reach out and open up to us. I'm glad to hear that your spouse has provided a strong support system for you.

If you haven't already, feel free to check out our Depression Support Sub-comm for support, resources and more here.

If you have any concerns or questions, please do let us know. Best wishes to you and your loved ones! :)