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About Me
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About Me
I'm looking forward to this site for support, encouragement and information. (As of 9/19/07 my physician put me on a weight reduction plan of counting calories and carbs/starting weight was 430 pounds). My goal is to get to 200 pounds. I am 5'11" tall and have a large bone frame. After I get to goal then I'll reassess if I want to drop more weight.
I'm looking forward to this site for support, encouragement and information. (As of 9/19/07 my physician put me on a weight reduction plan of counting calories and carbs/starting weight was 430 pounds). My goal is to get to 200 pounds. I am 5'11" tall and have a large bone frame. After I get to goal then I'll reassess if I want to drop more weight.
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Interests
Reading, learning to crochet/just know enough to do a blanket/nothing fancy, swimming in the summers, gardening and yardwork, talking on the phone, email, internet, sitting in the sun.
Reading, learning to crochet/just know enough to do a blanket/nothing fancy, swimming in the summers,
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Close Diabetes Type 2
Diagnosed diabetes 2 on my 50th birthday. Started Metformin once a day (10/2/07). After a talk with my physician, I am counting carbs & calories as part of a weight reduction plan. Committed to changing to a healthier lifestyle. Glad to find this site for motivation.
Treatments
- Dietary Modification Working / Worked
- Working
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
- Working
- Metformin Working / Worked
Close Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
When I was a child I was sexually abused. I didn't start talking about it until I was about 30 years old. I was totally emotionally shut down. It took a long time to learn how to talk and trust. I consider my therapy successful, however I still go through periods of nightmares and I still have alot of flashbacks. I try to learn what my triggers are, that seems to help alot. I do alot of deep breathing when times are hard.
Treatments
- Art Working / Worked
- I use this off and on. Especially if I can find no words for how I feel.
- EMDR Working / Worked
- I have used this when I couldn't work through a memory. I found it very helpful but also very draining.
- Guided Imagery Working / Worked
- Many years ago I couldn't do this without crying. Now I find it relaxing and soothing.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I've had many years of therapy and find it very helpful if you have the right match in a therapist.
- Reading Working / Worked
- I don't read like I used to but from time to time I like to pick up the courage to heal and the companion workbook if I need some help.
- Talking Working / Worked
- I usually talk to my therapist and this helps alot.
Open Obesity
I have been obese since my late 20's. I started gaining weight soon after taking medications for depression and PTSD. Then I developed an inactive lifestyle, so different from my first 25 years. Now, due to my physicians kind words, I am trying to lose weight. I had been feeling hopeless for two years about my weight and health, but after my physician talked to me, I felt motivated once again. I am joining this site for encouragement and support. I'm also a new diabetic.
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
As of 9/19/07 after a supportive talk from my physician to lose weight, I went home and started on a weight reduction plan. I don't use the word diet much. I'm keeping it simple because I'm diabetic. I count carbs and calories. I also keep a food journal. I'm having success after many years of just simply giving up on the weight matter. I came to this site for support, encouragement and enlightment.
Treatments
- Counting Calories Working / Worked
- I find writing down your food intake a pain in the butt but at the same time it's very helpful. Keeps me on track. I count calories & carbs, I'm diabetic.
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
Open Sexual Abuse
When I was a child I was sexually abused. I didn't start talking about it until I was about 30 years old. I was totally emotionally shut down. It took a long time to learn how to talk and trust. I consider my therapy successful, however I still go through periods of nightmares and I still have alot of flashbacks. I try to learn what my triggers are, that seems to help alot. I do alot of deep breathing when times are hard.
Open Bereavement
I have experienced alot of losses. So many, there is no way I could list them all here. I've been grieving most of my life.
Treatments
- Crying Working / Worked
- Getting Angry Working / Worked
- Keeping Busy Working / Worked
- Poetry Working / Worked
- Prayer Working / Worked
- I have a strong belief in Angels!
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Reading Working / Worked
- Remembering Working / Worked
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Support from Friends Only, not my family of origin.
- Talking Working / Worked
Open Multiple Personalities
I had a horrendous childhood of abuse, mainly sexual. But I suffered from other forms of abuse too that I don't feel comfortable listing at this time. I was diagnosed with MPD in May 1991.
