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  • About Me

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    terriann1000

    Female, 50
    Overland Park, KS, USA
    Member since September 19, 2007

    • About Me

      profession is information technology auditor kindness to others is my philosophy Passions are nature and animals

      profession is information technology auditor kindness to others is my philosophy Passions are nature and animals

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  • Journal

    • Anxious Today

      Mood February 17, 2009 5:50pm

      The Drama Queen Continues

       

      Why is it not everyone's priority that make sure I am employed?  I am excited about a new opportunity with …

    • Moving On from Job Loss

      Mood February 9, 2009 11:36am

      Over the last few days, I interviewed for a new job and received a tentative offer.  This new opportunity will better use my skill and allow me …

    • Paper Soothes the Savage Beast

      Mood February 5, 2009 10:26pm

      While I knew it was time to move on from my current job and was looking, the layoff happened before I found something else..My ego so identifies with …

    • Another Day Dawns - With Hope

      Mood January 5, 2009 9:21am

      Today I rely on paper as a way  to say  how my mind and emotions are working.  To say  that paper is more patient than man is not …

    • Journal Revisit - 1-2-2009

      Mood January 2, 2009 12:47pm

      Well, here I am back for the support of this wonderful web site.  I noticed that I haven't bothered to keep this journal for quite some time …

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  • Goals

    Progress

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    Goal End Date is Feb 28, 09 256 days ago.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Parent

      Mother died after 3 years of severe illness. I was her sole care giver for 2 of those years. While she was not a good mother, she was a kind person and tried to install faith in God in her children

      Treatments

      Helping Others Working / Worked
      I am doing work for the county parks to be outside where I can enjoy my passion. Mom and I used to walk outside alot and it helps me to be with her
      Keeping Busy Working / Worked
      My work, home and interests keep me focused on living life and finding peace and fulfillment
      Pets Working / Worked
      My 2 dogs and 1 cat offer the companionship and love I need to not feel too lonily for mom
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Ongoing therapy for clinical depression.
      Scrapbooking Working / Worked
      For mom's memorial service I am putting together a collage of pictures from different periods of her life. It helps to remember and enjoy her.
      Support Groups Working / Worked
      Have just joined a grief support group at a local church. I hope it works because my sisters are not able to provide support to me and won't allow me to them
    • Close Breakups & Divorce

      My name is Terri. I have been divorced for about 4 years now after a marriage of 27 years. I settled with my ex when I was very young. My only child is grown and overseas in the Peace Corps. I moved to a new city 2 years ago to start again and be close to my sisters. I know I made the right decision to end my very long marriage because my ex was not faithful. I am at peace not having that white elephant in my life any longer but miss the idea of a mate.

      Treatments

      Pets Working / Worked
      I have 2 large dogs and a cat. They are my family now and often provide the unconditional love I need
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I have to have therapy for bi-polar depresssion
      Reading Somewhat Helpful
      Support from Friends & Family Not Working
      I have few friends and my family has too many of their own issues
      Support Groups Somewhat Helpful
      Talking Working / Worked
      seem to work with strangers better
      Time Somewhat Helpful
      Time does not seem to heal the human desire for daily intimacy
    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      My name is Terri. I have been suffering from depression all of my life. I've recently been diagnosed as bipolar II. I had a really bad night last night and have been thinking very strongly about suicide. I'm divorced, recently lost my mother and am estranged from most of family. I moved to a new city to be closer to my sisters and it hasn't worked out. My only child is grown and overseas. I am desparately lonily and don't know if I can cope any longer.

      Treatments

      Celexa Not Working
      no difference at all
      Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      Last fall had major low point and was on medical leave. Outpatient group therapy helped some.
      Lexapro Somewhat Helpful
      I have been on 10 to 20 for a few years
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      When I am in a good space
      Prozac Working / Worked
      For a couple of years when I first started taking antidepressants
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Sometimes it helps. When I am feeling better
      Support from Friends & Family Not Working
      Don't feel I have enough support. Don't have close friends her yet and relationships with family not working out.
      Wellbutrin Working / Worked
      For awhile. I was up to 450mg last year but since have stopped and am trying med for bi-polar
      Writing Not Working
      Have started some journaling here on the daily strength - bereavement forum
    • Open Career Changes

      Recently turned 50 and have been laid of from my job as an IT Auditor. This is the first time in my long career of experiencing a layoff and I am not taking it well. I feel very overwhelmed and withdrawn.

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