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JerryJsMom 
5:09pm, October 13, 2009
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About Me
JerryJsMom
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About Me
I lost my 22 y.o. son 9/26/07. He was not only my son, but my best friend. His memorial webpage is on christianmemorials.com His name is Jerry Johnson. He was and always will be the love of my life. I miss him more than I can say. I was also diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 4/08 (although have had symptoms for longer than that). Currently, the pain has been so bad that I've been unable to work. No work --no income. Life is changing by the day. I have a page on MySpace. I'm adriannej48. Feel free to befriend me there. Love and Peace to all who read this.
I lost my 22 y.o. son 9/26/07. He was not only my son, but my best friend. His memorial webpage is on christianmemorials.com His name is Jerry Johnson. He was and always will be the love of my life. I miss him more than I can say. I was also diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 4/08 (although have had symptoms for longer than that). Currently, the pain has been so bad that I've been unable to work. No work --no income. Life is changing by the day. I have a page on MySpace. I'm adriannej48. Feel free to befriend
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Not many interests anymore. I've changed so much this past year and just don't enjoy many of the things I used to. Plus, FMS and all it's subconditions limits what I can do these days.
Not many interests anymore. I've changed so much this past year and just don't enjoy many of the things
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JerryJsMom commented on Maryca’s journal entry XMR 8:53pm
Great job in putting excellent links in one place for us. The news show really makes this discovery seem…
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JerryJsMom commented on dougadoug’s journal entry 7 Months 5:18pm
Sending warm thoughts your way. *Hug* Adrianne…
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JerryJsMom commented on ForMomsOnly’s journal entry Journal Entry for November 4, 2009 5:16pm
So nice and perfectly said.…
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Thank you for your kindness. I am so sorry about the loss of your dear son. Reading about your story reminds me of much of what I have or am experiencing. I was diagnosed w/ FMS in 2004. Today am about 85% symptom free. Amino Acids (a form of protien that help with pain and depression) have been a life saver for me. Goggle "G.A.B.A" for one. Available in health food stores. Still use low dose mood stabelizer and antidepressant for BP2, but the serious clinical depression has lifted as well as the chronic fatigue and pain. Each day is a little more hopeful, though the pain of losing David is great. Somehow life must go on, am praying for a direction. I believe healing is possible.Hugs, Nafia
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Hi Adrienne,
How have you been? My client is done with school on Th and Fr and will be starting m-f for a few hours in the morning. I don't know my exact hours yet but don't want to add more hours. I hate driving in the snow and that is right around the corner. What have you been up to? Hugs, Inga-
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So sorry for your loss, Elly
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The Soft Paws can be found online and the instructions are in the box. They come in many different colors. I chose red over clear because they are so easy to see if they have fallen off. It took 3 people do the job. It was stressful for all of us, especially the cats. If you don't want to do it yourself the groomer will do it for you. Good luck!
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Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a ChildMy 22 year old son, Jerry became died 9/26/07. He was the love of my life and I miss him terribly.
Treatments
- Crying Somewhat Helpful
- Helps to relieve that intense buildup of emotions.
- Grief Counseling Somewhat Helpful
- It helped during the early months after Jerry died. I wouldn't consider it now because I can't see where it would be beneficial. I get support here in DS.
- Keeping Busy Not Working
- I've decided staying busy just does not work for me. Filling my days with "stuff" only adds to my anxiety and doesn't allow for quiet, healing time nor for self-reflection.
- Meditation Somewhat Helpful
- It was somewhat helpful a few months back when I was in a different place in life. Now, the thought of trying to do it again isn't appealing.
- Pets Working / Worked
- 2 of my cats are so special and helpful to me. The oldest helps me refocus during those times when I see only darkness. The other is just so lovable all the time it's hard not to be loving in return.
- Reading Working / Worked
- Reading has definitely helped me. I wish I had started reading right after Jerry died. There are some good books out there that would have been so helpful in the early part of my journey. Gave up on reading a few months back.
- Support Groups Working / Worked
- DS has been wonderful and I'm so grateful for this beautiful group of people.
- Talking Working / Worked
- Talking with the right people can be helpful, especially in the beginning. But, I've found there comes a time when most people just don't want to hear you talk about your child anymore. So, the field of people with whom I can talk is limited. I relay very much on my DS friends for support.
- Time Not Working
- "Time" is overrated. I may not think of my son every moment of the day like I used to, but that emptiness in my life hasn't changed. After a year and a half I still don't find enjoyment in the little things in life.
- Writing Working / Worked
- During troubling times I've found that journaling has helped. It allows me to express my feelings.
Close Fibromyalgia
I was diagnosed in April of 2008 and it's been one hell of a journey since then.
Treatments
- Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
- The only time I am almost completely pain free is when I am submerged from neck to toes in warm water. As soon as I get out, the pain starts coming back.
- Cymbalta Not Working
- Was on it for approx. 2 weeks and had TERRIBLE side effects. Had to stop taking it.
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- I've tried a heating pad and chemical heat agents and if the pain isn't severe they work temporarily.
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- It helps a little if I take it before the pain gets too bad.
- Lyrica Somewhat Helpful
- Doc is currently weaning me off. Didn't think it was helping, but as I wean off I'm beginning to think maybe it was helping a little.
- Neurontin Working / Worked
- I was put on Gabapentin as a mood stabilizer. My Pdoc and Rheumy both said it helps with FMS. Even though research states it doesn't help with FMS pain, I think it does. No severe flare so far.
- Tai Chi Not Working
- Maybe if my daily pain wasnt so bad it would help. But I cant seem to stick to it because of the daily pain.
- Yoga Not Working
- Made the Fibro pain much worse!
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI've dealt with depression all my life, but it's been worse this past year since my son died and I was dx'd with FMS.
Treatments
- Cymbalta Not Working
- Was put on this about a month ago for the FMS and had a severe reaction to it. Had to stop taking it within 2 weeks of starting.
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- Seems to be helping more than the Prozac did.
- Positive Thinking Not Working
- This is overrated in my opinion, at least for me. How can I feel "positive" when I've lost the love of my life?
- Prozac Not Working
- Just stopped taking this and started Lexapro. If it was helping at all, it wasn't enough.
- Psychotherapy Too Soon to Tell
- I've just started seeing a therapist and have only had 2 sessions. I'm not sure I'll continue. Not sure I want to open a Pandora's box and relive my crappy life. Or, be told once more from someone, "It's time to move on".
- Writing Working / Worked
- I do keep a journal. I don't know how much it helps though.
Open Bipolar Disorder
Recently diagnosed with BP II, although I've suspected it all my adult life.
Treatments
Open Chronic Pain
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