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August 5, 2008 4:06am
Today is a funny old day, it is raining and grey. I can't decide what I want to do. I have to wash my hair and I am meeting mum-in-law later and …
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Vivienne 
2:53am, September 26, 2008
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About Me
Vivienne
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About Me
I have a lively sense of humour, try to see the best in people. I read, knit, study and share my home with my husband and eccentric dog! I am an advocate for victims of abuse. I love anything shiny, chocolate, autumn, hugs and shoes! I have started speaking about my past and the abuses I suffered and their effects. I am currently working with the Probation Services and I have been invited to speak with Police Officers who deal with victims of abuse - this will take place in May.
I have a lively sense of humour, try to see the best in people. I read, knit, study and share my home with my husband and eccentric dog! I am an advocate for victims of abuse. I love anything shiny, chocolate, autumn, hugs and shoes! I have started speaking about my past and the abuses I suffered and their effects. I am currently working with the Probation Services and I have been invited to speak with Police Officers who deal with victims of abuse - this will take place in May.
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Interests
Speaking publicly about abuse and it's effects. I have re-taken up knitting and am currently working through a sleeveless jumper pattern. I have discovered Oblivion and am fast becoming addicted to it! I am reading again and have begun planning to redecorate the house.
Speaking publicly about abuse and it's effects. I have re-taken up knitting and am currently working
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August 1, 2008 2:05am
Today is the last day of my Carers Group We break up for the summer, this means I won't have my once a week chat. We are going for a meal so …
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Little Love
I am sending a message to all the people who have supported me, who I appreciate and am thankful for. Hope you have a great day!
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((((HUG)))) I'm worried about you. Are you ok?
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Hug
I think about you every day and am so sorry I haven't written back yet. I'm just going through a lot, but you are on my mind. I hope you're doing well and I will message you soon! XOXOXOX
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Big (((HUG))) to my dearest friend. I am in no ways upset. I'm glad you took some time off for yourself, even though it wasn't necessarily positive. I just wanted you to know I'm here for you. I'm going to respond to your message very soon. Luv u! xoxoxo
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I HAVE NO DEFENCE AGAINST THIS WITCHCRAFT!!!
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Support Groups
Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionHi, I have been diagnosed with depression for some time. I am a survivor of abuse from childhood onwards. I am now making great progress towards healing myself thanks to the help of friends I have met through various groups.
Treatments
- Celexa Working / Worked
- I find that this one works well for me - it took atime to kick in but it keeps me fairly level without that drugged feeling.
- Meditation Somewhat Helpful
- I find that meditating allows me to calm my thoughts which is invaluable when memories cause bad days.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- I keep a journal where I record positive things to look at when things get bad. This works as does walking and paying attention to nature.
Close Sexual Abuse
Hi, I was abused through my childhood by my mother, emotionally, mentally, physically and sexually. My father did not want to have anything to do with me as I am a female. I then met my first husband at 16 and lived with and then married him - he was violent and I left taking our son. I then entered into a relationship with and had a daughter with a man who abused both of my children sexually and mentally and emotionally abused me. I am now happily married and dealing with my issues.
Treatments
- Talking Working / Worked
- I find this works for me - it lifts some of the loneliness.
Open Stroke
Hi, I have had two mini strokes - one ten years ago and one four years ago. It has been discovered that I have an abnormality in the artery that feeds into the brain - apparantly it is hereditary as my cousin has been diagnosed with the same thing! It would be nice to share with others the worries and stresses that brings.
Treatments
- Aspirin Somewhat Helpful
- I can take asprin and sometimes do - but it makes no real difference according to my neurosurgeon.
Open Physical & Emotional Abuse
I have been a victim of physical and emotional abuse most of my life - starting in childhhood.I am now 46 and happily married to a non abusive who loves me. I work to raise awareness of the problems victims of abuse suffer.
Treatments
Open Migraine Headaches
I suffer from migraines - partly due to an abnormality in the artery in my neck - only discovered after mt second stroke! Therefore when others get a headache I get a migraine.
Treatments
- Aspirin Not Working
- Didn't help as there is no problem with my blood.
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- The classic triggers, oranges, chocolate, cheese. Perfume is another trigger as are some essential oils.
- Relaxation Working / Worked
- I find this helps, painkillers ease the pain slightly but relaxing is the only real method.
Open Rosacea
I was diagnosed five years ago, before that I was always treated for eczema. I went through hell in my teens and beyond with the itching and burning that sometimes I would draw blood on my face.
Treatments
- MetroGel Working / Worked
- Rozex worked for a while, then it's effectiveness stopped.
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- I have found that certain chemicals can set off my skin, like wise certain foods.
Open Hypothyroidism
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. I am feeling better than I did, but being at the early stage my dosage is still being adjusted. Is there anything healthy I can do to help myself - I am into healthy eating and herbs. Many thanks, Viv
Treatments
- Synthroid Somewhat Helpful
- I have found I am brighter mentally, but the cold spells and the tiredness are still bad, as is the joint pain.
Open Hemorrhoids
I have suffered from hemorrhoids for a number of years but recently they are getting worse and more painful with the fissures.
Treatments
- Anusol Somewhat Helpful
- This helps for a while but then things get back to "normal"
- Preparation H Working / Worked
- Same as above really.
