Hi, my name is Jade. I’m almost 19, living in california. I was diagnosed with CAH at birth. I believe I was treated with steriods, and I don’t know what else, if anything, until I was about 5. My parents, for a lot of reasons, didn’t take me to the doctor after that.

I’m now in a possition, after 19 years of this making my life miserable, where I need to get treatment. I’m scared of the doctors not really knowing what they’re doing and turning me into a lab rat, and possibly making my situation worse. I’m not a salt waster but I have every other symptom  there is.

I’ve had very intense moments of sadness. I believe I’m in a depression, but I don’t know if its just because of this condition or not. I’ve even had thoughts of suicide. Can anyone relate?

If anyone has any ideas where I could go, especially if you know places in southern california, I would REALLY appreciate the info. Also, any ideas on what I could do, since I am broke, to pay for the treatment. And ANYTHING else you guys can think of, I’d be so greatful for it! I’m really lost here. So please, if you can, give me some direction.

thanks so much,

Jade