Journal Entry for December 29, 2007
December 29, 2007 5:10am
The past 2 wks have been challenging. Last week I had to deal with a bad mirgraine and chest pains. It passed, but when that happens, it feels …
EllaBlue
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EllaBlue
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About Me
I am the mom of a heroin addict. I have been in al-anon for about 5 years now. I try to live each day, ONE day at a time, and my faith is what sustains me. I like to read, write and I also enjoy poetry and rainy days.
I am the mom of a heroin addict. I have been in al-anon for about 5 years now. I try to live each day, ONE day at a time, and my faith is what sustains me. I like to read, write and I also enjoy poetry and rainy days.
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Journal Entry for December 2, 2007
December 2, 2007 5:00pm
Today was very busy for me. I left the house at 8am, and did not get home until almost 1, I think it was. I had my visit with my daughter at …
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Journal Entry for November 15, 2007
November 15, 2007 5:15am
I got a call the other day about my grandson's dad. He had a bowel obstruction and needed emergency surgery. I swear, for "today" it …
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Journal Entry for November 12, 2007
November 12, 2007 8:23am
My daughter has been in jail going on three weeks now. We have not heard about her upcoming sentencing for prison. I just know that God will …
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Journal Entry for October 31, 2007
October 31, 2007 8:02am
My daughter is in the county jail awaiting her sentencing next Monday. I had forgotten that she plead out when she signed the drug court …
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Get Well Soon!
Hope your feeling better. Sounds like you have so much stress,"which I understand" Is it the Lupus or is it the stress? I hurt all over too, and I think mine is stress. I can tell my mind how to think but my body is another story. When there is so much chaos going on for a long period of time I think it shows up physically as well as mentally. What do you think? Take Care and God Bless Peace, LOL, Joy
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Hope things are going okay for you. All my best.
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EllaBlue - I'm not on this site much but do think of you and your daughter often. Continue taking care of you! I received such strengh, hope and experience from you that I want to be there for you too. So, touch base anytime and I'll be there for you. I found a great Family Anonomous group on line - it's tabw@mail-list.com. If you get a chance you might enjoy this group. Most are parents with addicts. Hugs! Linda
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Close Families & Friends Of Addicts
I am the mom of a heroin addict. I have been with al-anon for about 5 years. I hope to receive and give support here to everyone. I understand the pain that goes with loving someone that has this horrible disease called addiction.
Treatments
- Al-Anon Working / Worked
- Al-anon really has taught me to take good care of myself. It has given me some wonderful tools to help get me through the most difficult of times.
- Patience Working / Worked
- Oh...so much about patience. I used to want everything to be better FAST. Now I realize that everything takes time, and that there is a reason for everything. I find my life much better now that I have patience.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Counseling is another tool that I have in my recovery tool box that has helped me SO much in dealing with my pain. Having your child be an addict is so very much to cope with.
- Talking Working / Worked
- Talking is very important to me. AS is listening. I need people in my life that contribute to my life and not contaminate my life. I think we all strive for balance. We need to be a good friend, to have a good friend. We must contribute to our relationships and not expect others to do all the work.
- Writing Working / Worked
- I love to write. It helps me to express my feelings and it helps for me to get them out instead of keeping them bottled up inside.
Close HPV
I was just diagnosed with HPV virus. I don't have a cervix, but now I was told I have Grade 1 Cancer cells (vaginal). Needless to say, I have been very concerned. I hope to learn more by joining this group. I have never had any symptoms. This was found during my last pap smear? (sigh)
Treatments
- Aldara Working / Worked
- My doctor used Aldara, commonly used for warts for my vaginal cancer cells. Apparently this has worked for many. For me? It sent me straight to the ER with a horrible, HORRIBLE reaction.... I hope the one time dose worked because I thought I was going to die, LITERALLY from the pain.
Open Vaginal Cancer
I was diagnosed with Grade1 Cancer cells (vaginal) along with HPV virus which I had NO symptoms of. Anyway, I have no cervix so I don't know what is in store for me.
Treatments
- Aldara Too Soon to Tell
- I have no warts, but aldara is now used for vaginal cancer cells. I warn any woman from using this internally, as my doctor did. I guess for some women it works, but IF you have the reaction that I had, you would certainly be screaming from the mountain tops, " RUN!!!!!!!!!" I hope to learn a lot by being here. Thanks in advance.. Ella
Open Lupus
Diagnosed in 1982 with SLE. I have now, many other autoimmune problems, some related to Lupus, some unrelated.
Treatments
- Pain Management Clinic Working / Worked
- There are many drugs that I am allergic to which limits my treatment options.
Open Breast Cancer
I have had a lump removed, and I just had a biopsy of my other breast last year. Both were okay, but I do have atypical hyperplasia and I am hoping I can join this group, and that there will be other women here, at high risk for BC. If now, maybe someone will direct me to another group.
Open Chronic Pain
I am a chronic pain patient due to my autoimmune disease, Lupus, and I also have arthritis and many other pain issues.
Treatments
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- I would not be able to get out of bed without my pain meds. I had a long consult with my doctor, and he agreed that quality of life is so important. It is not good for our health if we cannot be somewhat active
Open TMJ
Both the discs in my jaw were dislocated by a dentist during a procedure. I know have to wear a mouth guard the rest of my life and I have a lot of pain and I guess it is now called TMJ as well.
Treatments
- Mouthguard Working / Worked
- My mouthguard works good when I can wear it. I am prone to mouth cankers with my Lupus, so I cannot wear it every night.
Open Menopause
Hyst. 15 years ago. HRT, Climara patch. I could be the menopause poster child. If there is a symptom that you can have, I have had it or have it. I hope to share my story with others.. EllaBlue
Treatments
- Estrogen Patch Working / Worked
- Works very well.
Open Raynaud's Disease
I have Raynauds that goes along with my Lupus. Although some people without Lupus have raynauds too I have been told. I cannot even peel cold veggies from the fridge..so I have to let my carrots warm a bit.
Open Codependency
I call myself a recovering codependent. I think we relapse too, in our codpendent ways. Melody Beattie calls it "recycling". My daughter is an addict and I don't know if I ever realized how codependent I was until this happened. I work daily on reading, and sharing with others. I have worked a 12 step program as well.
Treatments
- 12 Step Program Working / Worked
- Very well!
- Reading Working / Worked
- Reading helps me a lot. Especially when I find a book that I see ME in.
- Talking Working / Worked
- Communication is a great tool. I beleive that what does not get talked out will get acted out anyway:)
Open Dizziness & Vertigo
I suffer from vertigo.. When it happens the room flips. What an awful feeling. I have had a lot of testing done, and my neurologist thinks it is some inner ear problem. I HATE it when it happens. It scares me.
Open Urinary Incontinence
I hope it is okay for me to join this community. I am seeking answers. I don't have incntinence, but gosh I need to be using the bathroom it seems every 10 minutes. I know I have a lot of liquid intake but I never, ever needed a bathroom on standy before.
Open Smoking Addiction & Recovery
I m a year quit right now. I feel pretty good. I do admit to not wanting to give up my Nicorette Gum though..love that stuff..eeeeeks
Treatments
- Nicotine Gum Working / Worked
- Love the stuff
Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
I have IBS. I seem to do much better now that I have changed my diet some. I think what we eat really and truly makes a huge difference.
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- High Fiber Diet Working / Worked
- Helps a lot
- Dietary Modification Working / Worked
Open Caregivers
I was my mom's caregiver for 2 years until she died. She suffered with alzhiemer's and then lung cancer. If I can help anyone here with support, that would be great.
Open Financial Challenges
I am on disability and although I think I do okay, I find with the prices of everything going up, I just have a hard time getting ahead, or even breaking even on most months. Darn it is not easy!!!
Treatments
- Budgeting Working / Worked
- I MUST budget. I have no choice. I pay all my bills when my disability check comes in and what I have left over is IT for the month.
Open War & Terrorism
I just want to add my support for the troop during this time of war. I keep praying for the end of this war to come. SOON...
Open GERD & Heartburn
I have heartburn and stomach ulcers. I take tagamet for relief. Prevacid caused me too many side effects.
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- Helps alot
- Tagamet Working / Worked
- Works really good
Open Dry Eyes
I have sjogrens with My Lupus and my eyes get SO dry. It seems that after I use eye drops I have to keep switching because my eyes adapt to it or something strange. I look forward to reading and learning how the rest of you deal.
Treatments
- Restasis Considering
- This was prescribed, but I have put off using it. I seem to do well with the Systane Drops.
Open Hives
I often get hives with my Lupus. I find that my prescription cortisone cream works wonders. I hope to read and learn more here..
Open Migraine Headaches
I take fioricet for treatment of my migraines. My dad had them all his life.
Treatments
- Fioricet Working / Worked
- Works good
Open Families of Prisoners
My daughter had to be in prison for 6 mths, for felonies related to her drug addiction. She is now on the run from Drug Court and will have to go back when found. I hope to share with everyone here, and learn things at the same time.
Treatments
- Patience Working / Worked
- Patience is hard sometimes, but it really helps.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I have not been going lately due to health issues, but talking things out has been a HUGE blessing for me.
- Talking Working / Worked
- Thank God for talking! Yes, yes, and yes...talking it over is so good.
- Writing Working / Worked
- I love to write. I write poetry. It really helps putting my thoughts to paper
Open Insomnia
I began with sleep problems when menopause hit. Over the past 5 years it as though I go downhill with my sleep. I get about 5-6 hours, and that is it. I have ativan for my vertigo, but that does not matter regarding my sleep. I tried ambien and I would jerk wide awake after 3 or 4 hours sleep. WIDE awake, raring to go. So, that did not work. I am sick of not sleeping. I would be thrilled to get 7 hours every night...:( EllaBlue
Open Depression
EllaBlue hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Grandparents Raising Children
I am not raising my grandchild, but WE (the extended family) have certainly become a Village for this child that my addicted daughter abandoned in so many ways. I would like to be a part of this community to share the hardships that we all face regardless if we have the kiddies full time, or we are forced to switch roles from JUST grandparents to more.
