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    About Me

    I'm married and living in beautiful Bucks County, PA. I have (at the moment) 3 dogs living at home and two splendid stepsons, whom I raised, living in San Diego and working where ever he's sent and one living in Texas at college...currently attending classes in Argentina.

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    • Two months and flying!

      Mood October 31, 2008 11:15am

      Well...two full months and still going very well.  I quit drinking four days before the first anniversary of my mother's death here in my …

    • It's been a month!

      Mood September 30, 2008 12:05pm

      I continue to remain sober!  I am removing the beer from my fridge to make room for my mineral water (just like beer, without the beer), my …

    • Life changes

      Mood September 25, 2008 11:18am

      Yes...still sober by the grace of God...yes...still juicing vegetables and improving PH.   I feel better than I have in many, many …
    • Sober by the grace of God

      Mood September 17, 2008 9:56am

      I am completely sober since August 29, 2008.  I am proud of that, but I take no credit other than that old free will thing.  My choices …

    • This is amazing

      Mood September 17, 2008 9:51am

      Well my little food experiment has become a major turning point in my life.  I feel so good, I'm sleeping well, my energy and improved …

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      From SummerDaz December 28, 2008

      Hey Susan how you doing ???

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      From lorrigirl December 9, 2008

      Knock Knock......anybody there ???, I haven't heard from my dear friend Susan for awhile, hope you are ok. lots of gentle hugs Lori

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      From momofdepression October 28, 2008

      i am the queen of journaling, huh?? haven't posted much lately actually! i am feeling blah blah today (monthly started) but am ok. HUGS HUGS to u always

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      From momofdepression October 28, 2008

      HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS miss susan. have a good day!

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      From lorrigirl October 26, 2008

      Hi, just thinking about you, hope life is good for you. hugs Lorri

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    • Close Rheumatoid Arthritis

      I was diagnosed three years ago although I'm pretty sure I've had it for quite a while. I have the pain...primarily hands, ankles, knees...but what I have the most difficulty with is the fatique.

      Treatments

      Enbrel Working / Worked
      Seems to work. I've been on it about a year and a half. I feel bad a lot, so I really can't tell.
      Folic Acid Working / Worked
      No mouth sores, although my hair started falling out in the last few months, when I went through a spell of not taking it.
      Methotrexate Working / Worked
      Again, same as Enbrel. I really can't tell. I still have pain probably not as much as I could have, but I'm sick a lot and can't seem to get over that part.
    • Close Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

      I've been exhausted and sick (flu-like) for years. I was diagnosed with RA, but it doesn't really account for my complete exhaustion. Don't know if its CFS, but I think it might be.

      Treatments

      Klonopin Working / Worked
      helps relax me for sleep, but my sleep pattern has changed so much in the last year. I'm staying up most of the night and going to bed at dawn. An extra Klonopin sometimes helps.
      Paxil Working / Worked
      Think this helps with my depression.
      Biofeedback Working / Worked
      Learned the technique some years back. Also yoga...relax each area of your body. Helps me sleep.
    • Open Alcoholism

      I was sober for 17 years, then started drinking "a little wine"...then a little more..then I couldn't remember what happened the night before or conversations my husband said we had. Sober now for only 5 days but feeling better.

      Treatments

      12 Step Program Working / Worked
      I worked it and it seemed to help.
      AA Meetings Working / Worked
      I went and it seemed to help
      Cold Turkey Too Soon to Tell
      That's me right now....hope it works.
      Sleep Working / Worked
      helps sometimes when I think I can't stand it anymore
      Willpower Too Soon to Tell
      I'm pretty strong....I hope this works.
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