Journal Entry for November 5, 2007
November 5, 2007 8:40pm
still around, busy as ever. i've been dreaming again which is weird. Topamax usually blocks my dreams, They're mostly nice dreams, which is …
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About Me
cnmshay
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About Me
I'm a travel nurse. I change locations (city and state) every 3 months, based on need and my own desires ("i feel like oregon right now...") I am a cat owner and lover. I'm a lesbian. I'm a survivor of much.
I'm a travel nurse. I change locations (city and state) every 3 months, based on need and my own desires ("i feel like oregon right now...") I am a cat owner and lover. I'm a lesbian. I'm a survivor of much.
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music, computers, DVD/Movies, dancing, art/crafts/ect, cats, healing, helping.
music, computers, DVD/Movies, dancing, art/crafts/ect, cats, healing, helping.
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Journal Entry for September 30, 2007
September 30, 2007 5:25am
i went out on a first date, she picked the place- a japanese restraunt where they do tricky things at the table and cook it in front of you, and a …
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how are you going?
I’m With You
My family attempts, but there are just to many restrictions for me. I just eat it anyway and suffer later. It would be nice if people could let you put your salad together(like a sald bar).
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hey just checkin to see how you have been doing? Hope all is well
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Just thought I'd say hello. I hope you are doing OK as I haven't heard from you in a while. If you want to talk I'm here. If not thats OK too. Just wanted you to know I'm still here if you need me.
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I’m With You
I too have relapsed, and am fighting again. I know how you feel. I want you to know you are better than anything that comes in your way. in the words of Joan of Arc, "I am not afraid. I was born for this." dont give up. You can fight. You have your whole life ahead of you.
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Close Asthma
asthma was worse when i was younger (high school) and better now, only really becomes a problem when i'm around smoke (though i realized that in high school, i lived with a smoker...) I avoid triggers (chlorine- like from bleach or swimming pools, smoke, latex dust) and usually use my inhaler less than 2x a month.
Treatments
- Albuterol Working / Worked
Close Environmental Allergies
Type of allergy: Otheri've had allergies forever, i was diagnosed at about age 8, when i just wouldn't grow and kept having head-aches. I had been sniffly my whole life. I was 2 years old and 30 lbs, because my body was too busy fighting the allergies to help me grow. Suffering mildy now with allergies, but i've never known life w/o them
Treatments
- Allegra Working / Worked
- no s/e, love allegra. very expensive without insurance
- Allergy Shots Considering
- had them as a child, they worked wonderfully... wondering if i've developed new allergies in the 12+ years since then, looking into taking them again.
- Nasacort AQ Somewhat Helpful
- was prescribed for nose bleeds CAUSED by the envt. allergies, but it seemed to help when i was on it.
- Nasonex Working / Worked
- works well as an adjunct, but it stings my throat. but i hate nose sprays in general, so i'm biased
- Singulair Somewhat Helpful
- worked great for asthma/allergy symptoms, but not great for just allergy.
- Claritin Working / Worked
- this otc drug is my savior. i take it every day of my life, and it costs less than 50c a day! no s/e, and it helps me remeber my other medications, because my nose starts sniffling when it starts to wear off, reminder that it's been 24+ hours since my last dose!
Open Food Allergies
Type of allergy: Other Foodsmultiple food allergies, including MSG (and assocciated), chocolate, tomatoes, bananas, oranges... symptoms ranging from migraines to gi upset
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful
- it's difficult to do this on all occasions, as i'm sure you all know!
Open Miscarriage
lost a baby in 2001, at nearly 11 weeks. he is my son, jeremiah.
Treatments
- Time Too Soon to Tell
- it's been six years... it gets so that i don't think about it all the time, but the dates pass, his due date (his "birthaday") and the day i lost him..
Open Physical & Emotional Abuse
was in an abusive relationship, off and on for about 10 years.
Treatments
- Forgiveness Not Working
- DOES NOT WORK. forgiveness is a way of getting you back under their control
- Leave Working / Worked
- i left my partner more times than i care to count, until i finally left for good.
- Talking Working / Worked
- gave me strength to understand that this is NOT normal, healthy or safe
Open Migraine Headaches
migraines caused by certain foods, allergens and other unknown triggers.
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- works well, when i can. some foods with hidden ingredients, etc.
- Imitrex Somewhat Helpful
- severe nausea, but it usually works.
- Topamax Somewhat Helpful
- seems to decrease the frequency somewhat, no s/e
- Tylenol Working / Worked
- taking 1000, to 1500 mg at the very beginning of what COULD be a migraine seems to abort some of them.
Open Hearing Loss & Deafness
Type: Conductive (Mild)HOH, as the result multiple infections as a child
Treatments
- Ear Tubes Not Working
- Partially the cause of my hearing loss! i had multiple infections, scarring and surgery for tubes!
- Hearing Aids Not Working
- hate them. won't wear them
- Sign Language Somewhat Helpful
- I sign as a back-up, but i am oral/hearing
Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
IBS-A diagnosed after years of pelvic pain (which turned out to be ovarian, not ibs, anyway!)
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- works when i remember
- High Fiber Diet Working / Worked
- works great!
- Probiotics Working / Worked
- works great, no side effects
Open Sciatica
sciatica is genetic in my family (i joke that we were just snapped together wrong-like a doll) worse at some times than others, especially after driving and during weather changes
Treatments
- Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
- Stretching Somewhat Helpful
- yoga and stretches are helpful sometimes
Open Self-Injury
i si'd for a long time
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- cbt
- Talking Working / Worked
- friends
- Writing Working / Worked
Open Eating Disorders
ED-NOS for 12 years, in recovery for 5, serious about recovery for 3
Treatments
- Dietitian Consult Considering
- Prozac Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy Not Working
- my therapist was an idiot. seriously, not kidding
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- best thing
Open Breast Cancer
not a survivor, a medical professional
Open Osteogenesis Imperfecta
I have a GF with OI
