Re: SUICIDE WHILE EXPOSED TO TOXIC MOLD

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On 6/23/03, Karen wrote:
> I have always been a very strong, independant and capable
> woman who could basically do anything I set my mind to do.
> I was very outgoing, I loved people and I loved to laugh
> and play, I worked out at the gym at least 4 times a week,
> roller bladed, danced, took karate lession, yoga, etc.
> Within a year of purchasing my condo all of this stopped.
> I became a total recluse, severely depressed and had
> suicidal thoughts frequently. I couldn't understand what
> was going on with me. There was nothing going on in my
> life for me not to want to live anymore. My fatigue became
> so bad that everything I did became monumental. I had joint
> and muscle pain, severe memory loss and confusion, I lost
> my jog becasue I couldn't function at work, I had boils on
> my face, night sweats, insomnia, digestive problems, chest
> pains, panic attacks, and the list goes on. My family and
> friends watched this transition and couldn't believe it.
> My whole personality changed in front of their eyes. To
> make a long story short, I took an overdose of pills to
> kill myself. Thank God I was not successful. I have read
> about others who had also attempted suicide or experienced
> suicidal thoughts while exposed to toxic mold. In fact,
> several months ago I read a post on the toxic chat board
> that a mother and daughter had committed suicide while
> living in a mold environment and their family was crying
> out for help and information. They wanted to know if mold
> could have caused this. Well, I am convinced that it can
> and does! If you have had this same experience of know of
> anyone else who has had suicidal thoughts or attempts,
> please email me, I'd love to hear from you.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Karen