WOW, Time flies.
November 10, 2009 2:28am
I can hardly believe it has been way over a year and half since I wrote in my journal. Time flies when you are working fulltime, taking care of …
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nursemarybeth
3:05am, December 7, 2008
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About Me
nursemarybeth
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About Me
I have been a nurse for the past 20 years, as an LPN, divorced and have 2 wonderful children, who I love very much and am very proud of, my daughter is 17 and will graduate from high school next spring, and an 11 yr old boy, who is still momma's boy, and gives me lots of hugs, which I hope he never outgrows. I love children and helping people. I am in a relationship with a wonderful man right now, for 10 months, and it has been everything I ever dreamed a romance would be. I have worked very hard to get where I am, and I won't give it up. I am a very independent, and assertive woman.
I have been a nurse for the past 20 years, as an LPN, divorced and have 2 wonderful children, who I love very much and am very proud of, my daughter is 17 and will graduate from high school next spring, and an 11 yr old boy, who is still momma's boy, and gives me lots of hugs, which I hope he never outgrows. I love children and helping people. I am in a relationship with a wonderful man right now, for 10 months, and it has been everything I ever dreamed a romance would be. I have worked very hard
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Interests
Crocheting, crafts of any kind except knitting. Outdoor activities. camping, fishing, walking by river, lake, just sitting and talking, cuddling, going to movies or going dancing. I would like to meet some good friends and build a good support system. I have many medical problems. It helps me to talk to people whether on the phone or in person, or online. I use to hold everything inside, and now I cannot hold it in no matter how hard I try.
Crocheting, crafts of any kind except knitting. Outdoor activities. camping, fishing, walking by river,
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Recent Activity
Thursday
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nursemarybeth joined the Restless Legs Syndrome support group 8:49am
i have RLS, and it is driving me crazy, and would like to get support from others…
November 10
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nursemarybeth and sylvieh are now friends 8:27pm
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nursemarybeth wrote a journal entry: WOW, Time flies. 2:28am
I can hardly believe it has been way over a year and half since I wrote in my journal. Time flies when…
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Happy New Year To Everyone
December 31, 2008 9:41am
Well just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year! I have been thinking about a realistic New Year's Resolution for me. I really …
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Why is life so hard?
December 30, 2008 9:04am
Why does life have to be so hard? I got an email yesterday my brother is in the hospital, it could be his heart vs lung cancer. I cannot …
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I hate having depression
December 11, 2008 3:36am
I hate having depression. I want to feel better, I think about things too much I guess, then I get more depressed. If I can't work as …
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I think I am on the mend
December 11, 2008 1:57am
I think I am finally on the mend, starting to get some energy back. Starting to feel better emotionally and physically. It is a long hard …
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Hang in there, give the MTX a chance. I have been on it for 4 months now as well as Pred and Plaquinil.
Take Care xox 
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hey there ms. Lady... hope you feeling okay. thanks for joining the group Christian Bible Study. Jump right in, and I send you an email about me sending you study materials.
Traci
Get Well Soon!
That's not good news! I hope you are able to get the treatment you need. Jennie
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Ray of Sunshine
Hey gorl, haven't heard from you in a while, I see you are not feeling too marvellous at the moment. I'm sending you a big hug! Jennie
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See you are feeling horrible. Here's a big hug to try and help a tiny bit! ((((HUG))) Jennie
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Support Groups
Close Sexual Abuse
I was molested by my stepdad at age 6, then molested by a male babysitter from age 7-15, raped at age 19 by a boyfriend at knifepoint, and just recently by my current husband a couple of months ago.
Treatments
- Talking Too Soon to Tell
- I see a therapist weekly and I am just starting to deal with all this, and am going through manual phyical therapy, which is very difficult
Close Breakups & Divorce
this is my second marriage, my first ended in divorce too, due to abuse by him to myself and kids, this one cheated on me repeatedly and molested a 3 yr old girl.
Treatments
- Couples Counseling Not Working
- we went once and he refused to go again, he didnt think he had a problem
- Forgiveness Working / Worked
- i forgave him the first time he cheated on me and he did it over and over again
- Leave Working / Worked
- I left for a weekend and hoped he would think about his actions and he repeatedly cheated on me.
- Love Working / Worked
- I loved him with all my heart and soul and he refused to stop seeing and talking to other women
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I have been in counseling and still am and it was his choice not to make this marriage work
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Talking Working / Worked
- Time Working / Worked
- time didnt help.
Open Fibromyalgia
I have fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis and filed for disability and i am 39 and have 2 children, i have not worked since dec 2006.
Treatments
- Cyclobenzaprine Working / Worked
- helps much
- Cymbalta Not Working
- couldnt tolerate, became very nauseated
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- sometimes works
- Ultram Working / Worked
- helps some
- Ice Pack Somewhat Helpful
- sometimes help
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI have had chronic depression since 18, and im now 39. i have been hospitalized 3 times and attempted suicide 3 times i struggle to this day.
Treatments
- Celexa Not Working
- did not work. no response
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- very helpful but may need a refresher
- Cymbalta Not Working
- very nauseated
- Effexor Not Working
- BP very high
- Elavil Not Working
- too sedating
- Lexapro Not Working
- no response
- Meditation Working / Worked
- on abilify now as i also have borderline personality disorder
- Paxil Not Working
- no sex drive
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Prozac Not Working
- no appetite
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- very helpful
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- i have an armhs worker, mental health case manager, therapist and mental health support group and few friends.
- Trazodone Not Working
- too sedating
- Writing Working / Worked
- helps alot
- Zoloft Not Working
- irritated irritible bowel syndrome
Open Hypothyroidism
I have hypothyroidism and is very unstable, and also have a thyroid nodule.
Treatments
- Synthroid Working / Worked
- my thyroid is very unstable, but my dr wont use any other meds
Open Diabetes Type 2
I had gestational diabetes 8 yrs ago with my son, and a yr later was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and am insulin dependent
Treatments
- Amaryl Working / Worked
- made my blood sugars go too low when i exercised
- Avandia Working / Worked
- i ended up having congestive heart failure, so i have as an intolerance
- Dietary Modification Working / Worked
- did not work
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
- did not work
- Lantus Working / Worked
- did not keep sugars under good enough control
- Levemir Working / Worked
- works well
- Metformin Working / Worked
- was unable to eat, had constant nausea and vomiting
- NovoLog Working / Worked
- works well
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- does help with blood sugars
Open Codependency
I keep getting into relationships and seem to be dependent on men and have a hard time not having one in my life
Treatments
- Talking Working / Worked
- helps some but not much
Open Chronic Pain
I have osteoarthritis, or DJD, firbormaylgia, spinal stenosis with bone spurs all along my spine, and have tried many things for chronic pain along with chronic pelvic pain also.
Treatments
- Cymbalta Working / Worked
- got very nauseated and couldnt take it
- Flexeril Working / Worked
- works well especially at night
- Heat Working / Worked
- works better than ice
- Methadone Working / Worked
- works well but Dr wont give me anymore
- Naproxen Working / Worked
- helps but very hard on my stomach
- Nerve Blocks Working / Worked
- had one never again
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- makes me very nauseated
- Physical Therapy Working / Worked
- still doing physical therapy helps alot
- TENS Working / Worked
- works well, just got a prescription for a home unit
Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
i have uncontrolled IBS not sure what to do
Treatments
- High Fiber Diet Working / Worked
- helps some
- Imodium Working / Worked
- helps after the fact
- Lomotil Working / Worked
- helps after the fact
- Peppermint Working / Worked
- helps some
- Psyllium Working / Worked
- helps some
Open Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
I have sleep apnea and chronic fatigue syndrome and take medication which sometimes helps.
Treatments
- Pain Management Clinic Working / Worked
- not much help
- Provigil Working / Worked
- works well
Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
I was molested as a child by 3 offenders, raped at age 19 by a boyfriend at inifepoint and recently raped by my husband in my sleep, much abuse in both marriages, and have many nightmares and flashbacks. going throug therapy for it now.
Treatments
- Music Working / Worked
- I listen to christian music which does sometimes help
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- currently seeing a counselor once a week, does help alot
- Rape Counseling Working / Worked
- Now doing this with my counselor and manual physical therapy, is helping
- Reading Working / Worked
- Helps when I can read
- Remeron Not Working
- made me too sleepy
- Supportive Care Working / Worked
- is very important to have support
- Talking Working / Worked
- helps alot
- Zoloft Not Working
- made me very sick, nausea unable to eat
Open Personality Disorders
Type: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)I was diagnosed in 2003 with Borderline Personality Disorder, went through DBT for 2 years, still struggle with abandonement and relationship issues
Treatments
- Talking Working / Worked
- Does help
Open Single Parenting
I am going through my second divorce, separated 4 months, we were only married 2 years, I have 2 children by my previous marriage, I am having a difficult time being a single mom again.
Open Sleep Apnea
I was diagnosed with sleep apnea in 2006 and have a cpap machine and take medication.
Treatments
- CPAP Working / Worked
- works well
- Lose Weight Working / Worked
- ive lost 40 lbs in the last 6 months
- Provigil Working / Worked
- I take this to help with energy, it works well but does make you jittery.
Open Bereavement
Type: Loss of a Parentmy mother has terminal cancer, my brother committed suicide 13 yrs ago and im going through my second divorce and am 39 and cannot ever work again because of arthritis in my entire spine and have 2 kids to raise, waiting for disability
Treatments
- Crying Working / Worked
- Getting Angry Working / Worked
- Grief Counseling Working / Worked
- Helping Others Working / Worked
- Keeping Busy Working / Worked
- Music Working / Worked
- Prayer Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Reading Working / Worked
- Scrapbooking Working / Worked
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Support Groups Working / Worked
- Talking Working / Worked
- Time Working / Worked
Open Asthma
Type: Adult AsthmaI have asthma, both my children have asthma. I am always getting sick.
Treatments
Open Sjogren's Syndrome
I was diagnosed with Sjogrens syndrome last year and now was diagnosed with lupus, but they are saying it is just the skin lupus but will watch to make sure it does go into full blown, SLE, but I believe I already have it, I get so sick so fast, ended up in hospital tonight.
Open Healthy Relationships
I have been in 2 unhealthy marriages, both abusive, unhealthy relationships, users of people, I want an equal healthy christian relationship. where do i look, how do you go about it
Treatments
- Couples Counseling Not Working
- didnt work
- Patience Not Working
- Talking Not Working
- Writing Somewhat Helpful
Open Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
I was just diagnosed with DVT, and am trying to get as much info as possible although im a nurse, i have never had this and am scared
Treatments
Open Parenting 'Tweens (9-12)
I have a 10 yr old boy
Treatments
- Education (School) Working / Worked
- Patience Working / Worked
Open Parenting Teenagers (12-18)
I have a 17 yr old dtr which I am having a very difficult time with
Treatments
- Education (School) Working / Worked
- she has been found with a boy in my bed, smoking, drinking, not respecting curfews and what is asked of her
- Patience Working / Worked
Open Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
my dtr has odd and is 17 and is more difficult than ever before and i dont know what else to do with her
Open Restless Legs Syndrome
i have RLS, and it is driving me crazy, and would like to get support from others
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