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  • About Me

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    ryt73

    Male, 36
    MN, USA
    Member since October 9, 2007

    • About Me

      proud dad who is struggling to get my life on track after being diagnosed with lyme disease and some heart issues as well.. looking for some true friends who also have struggles and need a good reliable friend..

      proud dad who is struggling to get my life on track after being diagnosed with lyme disease and some heart issues as well.. looking for some true friends who also have struggles and need a good reliable friend..

    • Interests

      family, bowhunting, deer hunting, fishing, archery, snowmobiling, music, anything outdoors, working out, writing, playing football with the kids and getting together with friends and meeting others who have similar interests.

      family, bowhunting, deer hunting, fishing, archery, snowmobiling, music, anything outdoors, working out,

  • Journal

    • Leaving DS!!

      Mood March 20, 2009 1:47pm

       For some time now I have been struggling with the idea of leaving DS. I have met some wonderful friends on here that have changed my heart, my …

    • still around!!

      Mood March 2, 2009 11:13am

        I know many of you probably think I left or have been avoiding the site, but that's not the case at all.. first of all this site has been …

    • friends mother passes away this afternoon!!

      Mood February 11, 2009 12:57am

        since Friday we have had our god daughter who is a little over 3 years old while her mother and father were doing their christmas party …
    • Thinking of a friend and his mother!!

      Mood February 8, 2009 4:03pm

        I am slowly trying to climb out of the rut I have been in lately and making slow progress.. I guess it helps too when you get those life …
    • laying low!!!

      Mood January 31, 2009 4:06pm

       Rock Bottom!!! that's where I have been lately!! to say it mildly the new year has kicked my butt and not started as ideally as I would …

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  • Hugbook

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    • Hug

      From mnhottie October 27

    • Funny Face

      From hunterD October 23

      nothing yet here in archery. on vacation next week, will get to spend alot of time out in the blind. any luck yet your way? keep me up to date, either way, friend. best of luck, dave

    • Present

      From hunterD April 7

      happy belated birthday!!!! hope you had a great one! your friend, dave

    • Moment of Peace

      From mawgret March 30

      i'm just thinking of coming back to DS and your leaving.Wow what a shock.I truly hope you are at peace and are happy.God bless and enjoy your life.love jackie

    • Hug

      From jann March 29

      big hugs hun....hope this means that your still around here.....lots of love...jann

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  • Goals

    Progress

    65 %

    Goal End Date is Feb 28, 09 270 days ago.

    Progress

    30 %

    Goal End Date is Dec 31, 08 329 days ago.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I have struggled for years and have been on and off meds. It has recently taking hold alot more after my divorce and death of my father

      Treatments

      Writing Working / Worked
      definitely working to write my feelings down and letting it go
    • Close Breakups & Divorce

      was married with three kids and ex-wife found a boyfriend and started cheating for a year..

      Treatments

      Leave Working / Worked
      the best thing I did was leave and never look back.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I went to some therapy for myself just to make sure I could understand it better
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      the best support was from my dad who was there from the start and until he died a year later. his love and compassion carried me through and I am thankful for a wonderful dad that I had even though it was too short.
      Talking Working / Worked
      talking to friends is very helpful, it enables you to get it off of my back.
      Time Working / Worked
      time will definitely take the edge off of the pain and your life will go on
    • Open Chronic Pain

      I have pain in the right side of my head, eye, ear, back of head and a line that ties them all together which makes it pretty unbearable.

      Treatments

      Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful
      Heat Working / Worked
      Lyrica Somewhat Helpful
      helping, it takes the edge off the pain.
      Nerve Blocks Somewhat Helpful
      had two nerve blocks, the first one didn't help long but the second one lasted about two to three weeks.
      Neurontin Somewhat Helpful
      helped for awhile and then faded out.
    • Open Anxiety

      let me say that I fit in here for sure. I have anxiety so bad I have panic attacks and I worry about evreything. I hide from friends and family as much as possible. I avoid all social situations and I am becoming a loner more and more..

      Treatments

      Klonopin Somewhat Helpful
      I only use if I need it and it does seem to ehlp some.
    • Open Financial Challenges

      I am struggling to make ends meet after dealing with head pain that has limited what I can do. I am no longer able to work full time and I need some advice on oppurtunities that I can pursue from home..

    • Open Lyme Disease

      I have been recently diagnose with lyme disease and want to learn more from others on this site as far as what to expect and what to do.. I have not started any treatments yet..

    • Open Bereavement

      I lost my best friend "my dad" of a heart attack on Dec 2, 2000. although it was over seven years ago, it still stings today...

      Treatments

      Crying Working / Worked
      Keeping Busy Working / Worked
      Remembering Somewhat Helpful
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
    • Open Healthy Sex

      just wanting learn more :)

    • Open Kidney Stones

      history of kidney stones!!

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