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    About Me

    Hi, my name is Kirsten and im just a girl trying to get through life. I just recently just lost my mom so im having a hard time coping. But i have a wonderful boyfriend and a wonderful family and friends on this site, i know ill make it. Thank you all :)

    Interests

    I LOVE the sound of the piano( i used to take lessons), i like to swim, read, go places and spend time with my boyfriend, family and friends. I also like to watch movies, i LOVE music and etc.

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      From DefyingGravity Today

      i hope they help out too. i'm doing okay, haven't taken my meds yet today, so that doesn't help. we have a stupid conference at school right now, and its messing up my schedule. lol i hate change. thanks for asking!

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      From DefyingGravity Today

      thanks. i needed those right now. :) how are you doing right now?

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      From godsheavenlyangel06 Today

      HERES A GOLD STAR FOR A GOOD FRIEND INDEED.. LOVE YA.LYN

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      From DefyingGravity Today

      well i'm here if you need anyone to talk to.

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      From godsheavenlyangel06 Today

      THANKS... I SURE WILL REMEBER THAT.. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN YOU MAY NEED A FRIEND........ GLAD TO HAVE ONE SUCH AS YOU.. LOVE YA LOTS..LYN

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    Goal Completed on Nov 16, 08
    Goal Completed on Sep 15, 08
    Goal Completed on Apr 29, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Asperger Syndrome

      Treatments

      Metadate Somewhat Helpful
      I still have problems concentrating but it helps a little when I don't forget to take it.
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      Not helpful enough
    • Close ADHD / ADD

      Well i had ADD all my life but just now got diagnosed with it, its hard to concentrate and stay still for a long time

      Treatments

      Metadate Considering
      it kind of helps when i remeber to take it,sometimes it makes me feel dizzy and sick
    • Open Anxiety

      Treatments

      Breathing Exercises Somewhat Helpful
      it helps sometimes but i keep practicing it
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      i can somewhat make myself think positive but its hard!!
    • Open Depression - Teen

      i had depression for along time and its just gotton worse i have lost a lot of family memebers and i jut dont know what to do with my life

      Treatments

      Celexa Somewhat Helpful
      i works alitte but im still very depressed
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      yes the support of my family and boyfriend and friends on ds have helped alot
      Talking Working / Worked
      talking about it does help alot for me
    • Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

      well iv had ocd for probably my whole life i used to to things repeatedly all the time now its overstressing and obsessing over objects and sometimes over people but im not taking any meds for it yet though but hopefully i will soon.

    • Open Bereavement - Teens

      I lost my grandma and grandpa when i was real little. When i moved to AZ i lost both of my aunts who i loved dearly and i just recently lost my mom on Feb. 29-2008. It hurts soo bad to lose somebody u love, i wish i could just see my mom, aunts, and grandparents just for a min but especially my mom, i loved her w/all my heart. I miss her soo much!! :(

      Treatments

      Keeping Busy Somewhat Helpful
      Its helps out a little but it does take away the pain
      Pets Somewhat Helpful
      My dog usually cheers me up alot but sometimes i just really cant stop thinkin about them!!
      Remembering Somewhat Helpful
      It helps sometimes helps but im sometimes it makes me sad, but i like remembering cause i dont want to forget the good times we had
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Yes!! the support i get is very helpful!! I dont know what i would do without it!!
      Talking Working / Worked
      Yes talkin about it really helps out sometimes i cry but i think its good to let it out, but alot of the times it makes me sad but it does help!
      Time Working / Worked
      Over time its gotton alittle better but i just still really miss them!!
    • Open Shyness

      Iv been shy all my life, its hard for me to make friends out in the world, i can talk to ppl that i fell comfortable around though, i just dont like being shy, i want to be more outgoin but im getting better at it!!

      Treatments

      DailyStrength Working / Worked
      DS has helped sooo much w/my shyness, it helps me open up to others alot!!
      Pets Working / Worked
      my dog really helps me feel better!!
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Talkin to my docs and councellor helps out alot!!
      Self-esteem Somewhat Helpful
      I have alittle bit of self-esteem but not as much as i know i need
      Self-help Somewhat Helpful
      i can sometimes get myself to not be soo shy but its hard, ppl always tell me that i dont talk enough around ppl.
      Socializing Working / Worked
      I have a boyfriend so i got alittle better at being shy but im still shy around ppl i dont know and sometimes ppl i do know!!
    • Open Healthy Relationships

      iv been together with my boyfriend for almost 3 years. he is my life!! but sometimes we have problems understanding eachother. sometimes i feel like he doesnt understand how i feel and why i feel a certain way, i want him to understand.

      Treatments

      Patience Working / Worked
      im very patience with him because i love him dearly.
      Talking Somewhat Helpful
      it sometimes helps for us to talk it out and sometimes he gets it but sometimes he doesnt.
    • Open Panic Attacks

      Iv had panic attacks for a few years now...but even more so since im facing more challenges

      Treatments

      Effexor Not Working
      Klonopin Somewhat Helpful
      it helps sometimes
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      i can sometimes think happy thoughts but its hard!!
    • Open Anger Management

      sometimes i cant control my temper and iv hurt alot of ppl by getting so angry, iv just gone through alot and get very upset.

    • Open Bipolar Disorder

      Im bipolar...i have very BAD mood swings that drive me crazy!! i got dx not that long ago but have had it for along time. Im looking for support.

      Treatments

      Abilify Working / Worked
      It helps
      Celexa Working / Worked
      It works.
      Depakote Not Working
      Wellbutrin Not Working
    • Open Bipolar Disorder - Teen

      Im bipolar..i have very BAD mood swings and im looking for support.

      Treatments

      Celexa Somewhat Helpful
      It help me out alittle but it wont get rid of the pain.
      Music Working / Worked
      Music helps me with everything!! It help but when i hear a sad song it sometimes makes me cry
      Pets Working / Worked
      my dog helps me feel better alot of the times
      Talking Working / Worked
      yes talkin about it helps alot!! sometimes though me makes me cry but i feel a little better to talk about it so its not like i forgot the whole thing and that i forgot them!!
    • Open Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Parent

      I just recently lost my mom...i feel like i cant cope, i miss her sooo much!! She was very supportive of me and cared and helped the best she could.

      Treatments

      Crying Working / Worked
      Getting Angry Working / Worked
      Helping Others Working / Worked
      Keeping Busy Working / Worked
      Music Working / Worked
      Pets Working / Worked
      Psychotherapy Too Soon to Tell
      Reading Working / Worked
      Remembering Working / Worked
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Support Groups Working / Worked
      Talking Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Pet Bereavement

      I lost my very sweet dog, that i loved with all my heart. I miss her so much!! :( Her name was precious.

    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I feel depressed almost all the time. I wish i knew how to make it go away! iv been depressed for years. i HATE feeling this way :(

      Treatments

      Celexa Working / Worked
      It works wonders, if i wasnt taking it i would feel much worse!!
      Effexor Not Working
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      Very helpful!! I try to think positvie all the time about everything and i think it helps more the meds!!
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      I have wonderful support from both my daugthers and my brother they help me soo much!!
      Wellbutrin Not Working
      Zoloft Not Working
    • Open Loneliness

      I just feel so lonely all the time...and i dont know why, I just feel so...empty...

    • Open Phobia

      Im afraid of small spaces and im afraid of speaking in public and have social phobia.

    • Open Shopping Addiction

      With my depression its hard not to want to shop. If i could i would go crazy in shopping! I shop everytime i get, i just cant get enough of shopping! Every time im real depresesed i have to shop...

    • Open Stress Management

      Im always stressed about something...its very hard for me to not be stressed.

      Treatments

      Music Working / Worked
      Patience Working / Worked
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