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  • About Me

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    Trying2BeBetter

    Female, 40
    USA
    Member since November 4, 2007

    • About Me

      I am a mother of four boys - ages 11, 5, 5, 3. Christian, married, but hubby's gone a lot with his job. I have a daycare business. I have battled depression all my life, but 2007 was the worst year for me. I have turned a lot of things around in my life. I still battle depression, but I am learning to battle it and win. When I first came to DS, I was desperate. I couldn't even write a journal entry. I have made some good friends and they have helped me A LOT! DS people and the tools here have been an asset in my battle.

      I am a mother of four boys - ages 11, 5, 5, 3. Christian, married, but hubby's gone a lot with his job. I have a daycare business. I have battled depression all my life, but 2007 was the worst year for me. I have turned a lot of things around in my life. I still battle depression, but I am learning to battle it and win. When I first came to DS, I was desperate. I couldn't even write a journal entry. I have made some good friends and they have helped me A LOT! DS people and the tools here have been

    • Interests

      Not necessarily in order...Writing, reading, being a good *mom*, movies, long visits, being outdoors.

      Not necessarily in order...Writing, reading, being a good *mom*, movies, long visits, being outdoors.

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    • Dealing with it

      Mood July 5, 2009 9:29pm

      This morning we slept in, and then my husband announced to me and the kids that "we are going to IHOP in 20 minutes."  He knows that I …

    • The latest...

      Mood June 17, 2009 11:41pm

      Hello DS Friends,

       

      As far as the daycare, I decided to take on three summer children ages 3, 6 and 7.  This has offset the cost of hiring …

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      From bird99 September 29

      I wanted to let you know that you've been in my thoughts here latey, and i am sad to see that you're not feeling up to your best. Know that I think and pray for you often. Prayers for strength and understanding of his plans for you. Things that might not seem to make sense right now, but God will show his plan to you for your life all in his good time.

    • Celebration

      From guypaul August 7

      Happy Birthday!!!!!

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      From christal1979 July 15

      Hi there, its been a while but i was checking in here and wanted to see how your doing?

    • Prayer

      From guypaul July 10

      Prayers for your strength and comfort.

    • Flower

      From bird99 July 6

      I was watching "Without a Paddle", it's a stupid funny movie, but it kept me occupied so i didn't watch the clock.

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  • Goals

    Progress

    55 %

    Goal End Date is Apr 5, 08 599 days ago.

    Progress

    10 %

    Goal End Date is Dec 31, 08 329 days ago.
    Goal Completed on May 13, 08
    Goal Completed on Apr 17, 08
    Goal Completed on Mar 27, 08
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    Goal Completed on Jan 9, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I am a Mom of 4 boys, battling depression. I have always battled it, and 2007 was my worst year. I am managing it now, and DS has helped me a great deal. I am no longer taking any supplements, as I have before.

      Treatments

      Fish Oil Too Soon to Tell
      Still giving it a try to enhance my diet and get more omega-3s.
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      All positive thinking helps tremendously.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Therapy works very well. But, I can't afford it any more.
      SAM-e Working / Worked
      I was taking SAMe - When I was in a terrible valley, I started taking 200mg pill each morning 1/2 hr before breakfast. It did seem to help me, perhaps bringing my seratonin up a bit and I have since stopped. I am feeling better. If my depression worsens, I might go back to it, but I will consider the effects I went through as I went off of it - mental confusion, forgetfulness and unable to read or type normally.
      Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
      I need someone to talk to every day about this. I can't burden my family and friends with it. And I feel guilty for always wanting to talk about myself or how I'm feeling.
    • Close Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Sibling

      My brother committed suicide 11/17/06. He was 2 years younger than me. I cannot tell you how much I miss him, and how the way he died impacted me and our family.

      Treatments

      Crying Working / Worked
      I never cried with all my heart until I cried for him.
      Getting Angry Working / Worked
      Days after his death, I was finally alone, driving. I screamed and screamed, and it did help. I highly reccommend it, at least during the time you're trying to accept it.
      Prayer Working / Worked
      The Lord has given me such wisdom since his death.
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      My therapist was somewhat helpful with validating my feelings.
      Remembering Not Working
      Well, I do remember him all the time, but looking at his picture is very hard.
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