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  • About Me

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    busymum

    Female, 50
    AUS
    Member since October 5, 2007

    • About Me

      Mum of 2 boys, 25 and 18. Great husband who has always stuck by me. Also Jessie a golden retriever (7). Part-time work and run messages etc for aging parents.

      Mum of 2 boys, 25 and 18. Great husband who has always stuck by me. Also Jessie a golden retriever (7). Part-time work and run messages etc for aging parents.

    • Interests

      Family, playing piano, part-time work, friends.

      Family, playing piano, part-time work, friends.

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    • Congrats

      From sensitive October 18

      Congratulations on being a brand new mother in law. I hope hat all went well and that you are able to get some rest. hugs......xxxxx

    • Celebration

      From ozfm October 9

      Hope everything goes well for the wedding. I hope we get to see the photos here :)

    • Celebration

      From sensitive October 3

      Thinking of you.....wishing you well and knowing that soon you will be celebrating your son's marriage.......enjoy!

    • Superhero Status

      From sensitive September 20

      I'm certain that you are deserving of superhero status......you've got so much on your plate right now to deal with.... I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

    • Shout Out

      From Honey46 September 19

      Hi! How are you? Have a great weekend!

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I have battled with depression all my life which escalated out of control for about 10 years after having my first child. Consequently there is a 7 year gap between my first and second child. I am quite well these days, but still take an antidepressent and don't try to overload myself looking after everyone.

      Treatments

      Anafranil Working / Worked
      Worked quite well, but side effects tiredness drove my mad. Used to be on 13 per day.
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      Very difficult to do - lifetime practise
      Prozac Working / Worked
      Has been fantastic and no side effects. Still taking it - just one per day
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Really helped me see the big picture and what was going on.
      Writing Working / Worked
      Yes, has worked, it helped to get things out of my head.
    • Close Diets & Weight Maintenance

      Am 49, always thin till about 12 or so years ago. Gradually put on weight and now on a mission to lose it before Im fat and 50.

      Treatments

      Eating Healthier Foods Somewhat Helpful
      Eat Less Somewhat Helpful
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      works just kills my arthritis/fibromyalgia
      Weight Watchers Working / Worked
      works well - just a matter of staying on track
    • Open Arthritis

      Had osteoarthritis since I was 40.

      Treatments

      Glucosamine/Chondroitin Too Soon to Tell
      Celebrex Working / Worked
      Does help
    • Open Fibromyalgia

      Had Fibro since I was 40. Painful and tiring.

      Treatments

      Heat Working / Worked
      Massage Working / Worked
      Painful but good
    • Open TMJ

      Had for about 10 years

      Treatments

      Mouthguard Working / Worked
      Only use when I have to of a night - after about a week it settles down.
    • Open Menopause

      busymum hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Caregivers

      Both parents in nursing home -visit, run messages, support in between my own family and work

    • Open Back Pain

      Bulging disks in neck and lower back and osteoarthritis

      Treatments

      Heat Working / Worked
      Stretching Working / Worked
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