I came to ATMC after being at another treatment center.  When I arrived I felt worthless and unfixable.  I have been a cutter since the age of six; I was also suffering from bulimia.  I have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety disorder, PTSD, as well as bipolar two disorder.  I had been taking various medications since the age of six.  While here I discovered that I could fix the way I had always felt by adding supplements and not medications.  I learned that I was lacking endorphins, serotonin, as well as GABA.  After about two weeks I began to notice a change in my thinking as well as my feelings. I told my dad that I seemed to be in a funk I did not know what was wrong with me; I was not depressed or anxious, manic or self-loathing.  At this point my father told me “Well you feel normal.” What a concept for the first time in my life I felt normal.  I only wish others could know how this feels not worrying about any side effects and truly being comfortable with whom they are.  It was scary to start this process but now that I am done I am so glad that my other treatment center sent me here.  I have all the confidence that I can live a normal life and that I can continue to live and love myself.  I truly hope others can gain this knowledge and find ATMC in order to make their lives better.

Roni L
Age 31