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About Me
Trudilu
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About Me
I now do a variety of things (massage therapy, catsitting, editing). I volunteer at the SF/SPCA I'm a big cat loves espially my own!, I love doing stained glass, photography and playing music altho rusty. This diagnosis has affected my life in many ways, I've learned that when there's a problem, there's usually a solution and, be kind to others, it's not the burdens you carry bu how your carry your burdens. Bye.
I now do a variety of things (massage therapy, catsitting, editing). I volunteer at the SF/SPCA I'm a big cat loves espially my own!, I love doing stained glass, photography and playing music altho rusty. This diagnosis has affected my life in many ways, I've learned that when there's a problem, there's usually a solution and, be kind to others, it's not the burdens you carry bu how your carry your burdens. Bye.
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Trudilu commented on KLynneO’s journal entry Turkey Day 3:05pm
I wish I can be or pretend to be as positive as these 2 posts. Yesterday, I don't know how many times…
November 12
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Trudilu gave sugar09 a hug 3:38pm
Sugar, Yes you are blessed for having a supportive husband AND kids. You have a lot of good things. I…
November 10
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Trudilu gave sugar09 a chicken soup 1:36pm
Sugar, I have been thinking of you and wanting to answer your last note to me, but I don't know if it's…
October 25
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Trudilu is now a Fan of Cyndi Sarnoff-Ross 4:05pm
October 24
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Hi Trudi ~ you are so kind to think of me and write. I am on Geodon ~ have been on it for a week now. I am having some bad headaches from it, but I am out of bed and not depressed. My anxiety is very low. Yes, I am very blessed. I depend on my husband for a lot of things. He works very hard, and I appreciate everything he does. He is a wonderful man ! I am sorry to hear about your skin, but you should try not to care what other people think. Do not be afraid to go out ! They will heal just fine, I know it. Appearances are not what is important ~ it is the person underneath that counts. My stepson is having a sleepover tonight which should be interesting ! 3 15 year olds downstairs. OMG ! Anyway, I hope you are doing well, and thank you for being so sweet to keep in touch. Take good care and may God bless you as he has me.
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Trudi ~ Hi and I am feeling much better today. I hope all goes well with the dermatologist. I am on a new medication, and the side effects are really getting to me. I have been in bed since I started taking it, but I am up today. I have a 15 year old stepson who does not understand why I am sick. It is so hard on my family, but my husband is totally supportive. I feel more like myself today, so hopefully it is kicking in. I am very blessed to have such a wonderful husband. I hope that you are having a good day, and I will keep in touch. Thanks again for thinking of me.
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I am not doing too well right now ~ I am sorry for not getting back to you earlier. Don't worry ~ I will be back; just taking a break until I feel better.
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Trudi, I am lucky that I have my husband. He helped me so much through my recent surgery. He helped me shower and cooked for me. changed the pads on my neck brace ( just got that off this Thursday after 6 weeks). If I were alone, don't know what I would have done that first week after surgery when I was so weak. I know what it's like not to have a close friend. When I was younger before I met my husband, I had acquaintances, but no one I could really trust. I'm glad that you have your kitties, because their love IS unconditional, not like humans. Take care.
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It's me...mrt1953...had to change my DS sign on due to different service. Hope all is well with you and things are getting better. Ron
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Close Hiatal Hernia
I began vomiting a lot for months. Had an endoscopy; was diagnosed with big hiatal hernia. Was given foods to avoidand to eat and eat in small portions. Sometimes, it works. What also bugs me, is that even tho I'm vomiting, hardly heating, I have developed sort of a pouch on my stomach and have not lost any weight. My Dr. has no answers to these symptoms and I'm sure that they are all related in some way. I wish I could find out what to do. I still vomit 1-2X per day and I look pregnant!Help!
Treatments
- Antacids Working / Worked
- Whenever I did get heartburn (rarely), the Mylanta did help but I usually threw up anyway.
- Protonix Not Working
- I was taking Carafate too, but I was not sure it was working. I was still vomiting.
- Carafate Working / Worked
- I didn't feel it was working so I stopped. I also had a lot of trouble getting it down.
Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI've suffered from chronic depression for about 20 years. I fear antidepressants, so I stick to prozac which doesn't seem to have any side effects, even tho it seems to have lost some of its effectiveness. I feel a good part of my depression comes from loneliness and not have the motivation to change my life. I will join support groups, health clubs, etc. but not participate. I start things and don't finish. My own experiences has taught me that I can't trust too many people.
Treatments
- Celexa Too Soon to Tell
- I always stop too soon.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- Ongoing.
- Lexapro Too Soon to Tell
- Stopped too soon.
- Prozac Working / Worked
- Taking on & off for years. At first, it worked a lot. After many years, I could not tell, but sometimes when I went off of it, I went into a deep, deep, depression so I know it's working even though not as much as I would like.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Ongoing. Talking always helps.
- Support from Friends & Family Not Working
- I've been hurt a lot by friends when I've needed them the most. Depression often scares people away.
- Trazodone Somewhat Helpful
- Helped only to sleep during difficult times.
- Wellbutrin Too Soon to Tell
- Added to Prozac. As usual to soon to tell if it made any difference.
- Zoloft Too Soon to Tell
- Same as above.
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- Exercise has always worked for me but Ive stopped exercising due to depression.
Open Infidelity
I've been cheated on for the 3rd time now and have kicked him out each time. Time passes and he loves me, can't live w/o me and is sorry. I still love him so I give him another chance. He just contacted me again, but this time, I have lost trust and therefore responsiveness to him.
Treatments
- Forgiveness Somewhat Helpful
- Helped, but not for long.
- Leave Working / Worked
- Time away seems to make him more aware of what he is losing.
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