Journal Entry for August 25, 2009
August 25, 2009 7:01am
First day of school. My high schooler is already off. My middle schooler is in the shower. The older one will be home in 10 1/2 hours. He's …
Amy E
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About Me
Amy E
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About Me
I'm married with two sons. Haven't worked in 4 years, but am a licensed physical therapist. I enjoy photography, hiking and exercising.
I'm married with two sons. Haven't worked in 4 years, but am a licensed physical therapist. I enjoy photography, hiking and exercising.
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Journal Entry for August 18, 2009
August 18, 2009 7:41pm
It's been a busy summer. We went to Iowa for the track nationals. My son placed 7th and 10th in his races : 3000 and 1500. Pretty exciting. …
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Journal Entry for July 22, 2009
July 22, 2009 7:28pm
Wow, I haven't been on here in forever. It's nice to be back. I have been doing much better, depression-wise.
I have a bad problem with my …
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Journal Entry for May 28, 2009
May 28, 2009 9:58pm
I saw the pdoc the other day. He's nice. I told him about my meeting with my father. He stopped writing, put down his pen, sat back, and listened …
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Journal Entry for May 19, 2009
May 19, 2009 10:21pm
Things have been going pretty well. I am doing better. I've made some changes that I think have made a big difference - joining a new church and …
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Just thought I'd send you a hug and see how things are going with you. I haven't heard from you in ages. Hope I didn't offend you in any way. Maybe you're just busy.
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Hi Amy! Mother's Day was good. I received 7 cards. LOL! I think my kids must love me. :) Also, we went on a bike ride to my mother-in-law's house. My mom was in Florida with her 2 sisters. Lucky dog! I hope your day went well. :)
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Happy Mother's Day to you too, Amy!
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Thanks Amy for the journal comments! I plan to stay in touch. All is well, although I am adjusting to the Facebook thing. It can eat up a lot of time, if you don't watch it. Have a good week and weekend! Kris
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Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI've struggled with depression for 8 years, but probably have had dysthymia much longer. I lost my mother at 19 and was left with an alcoholic father. I think part of the depression comes from not mourning my mother's death, and the emotional abuse of living with an alcoholic father. I have some social anxiety, which is probably why I'm looking for support online.
Treatments
- Effexor Somewhat Helpful
- Several years ago I took it, but didn't feel good enough. Had a very hard time coming off of it. Probably came off too fast.
- Zoloft Somewhat Helpful
- Worked really well for the panic and anxiety. Dr. didn't think it was working well enough on the depression.
- Remeron Working / Worked
- Am taking it now, 90 mg. Definitely helps me sleep. I feel somewhat better, but not myself. Not sure I'll ever get there again.
Close Anxiety
I've had difficulty with anxiety since high school. I was almost always able to avoid what made me anxious - mainly social situations. I'm 40 now and have more problems with it than I ever have, I guess because it's harder to avoid the situations. These things make me anxious - parties, small group meetings, authority figures, my father, salesmen or women, being late, being teased, speaking in front of others and being in unfamiliar surroundings.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Has helped me stay in the situations longer and work my way through them. Still hate them.
Open Hysterectomy
I have been given hysterectomy as an option. I was having two week periods, so my doc put in a mirena iud on jan. 4. I have been bleeding ever since. She wants to do a hysterectomy, but says that uterine artery embolization is an option.
Treatments
- Mirena Not Working
- had it for 6 months and bled the whole time. It was removed a month ago, but still bleeding.
Open Families & Friends Of Addicts
I am the youngest of at family of four children with a father who is an alcoholic. My brother is also an alcoholic and uses drugs. My father is no longer speaking to me. I set boundaries to protect myself and my family - it angered him.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Still hard to get past the tapes that run in my head and the worthlessness that I feel.
