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  • About Me

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    BeckyK

    Female, 34
    MI, USA
    Member since January 31, 2007

    • About Me

      I am a stay at home mother of two boys, ages 7 & 5. I have been married for 8 years, but am now going through a divorce. I like spending quality time with my boys.

      I am a stay at home mother of two boys, ages 7 & 5. I have been married for 8 years, but am now going through a divorce. I like spending quality time with my boys.

    • Interests

      Love music, quiet walks on the beach, playing with my children. I like reading mystery novels and Yada Yada Prayer Group books, when I have time.

      Love music, quiet walks on the beach, playing with my children. I like reading mystery novels and Yada

  • Journal

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    • I am mean, cold, "emotionally distant", and....

      Mood June 30, 2009 10:20am

      The meeting with the counselor went good for me, badly for G.  He really made a fool out of himself, and just does not get that he is causing …

    • Surgery is set.

      Mood June 26, 2009 12:50pm

      Well my surgery is set for July 16 at 12:30pm.  I have to be to the hospital at 10:30am for prep.  I will have a total disc replacement at …

    • Saw the surgeon again...

      Mood June 24, 2009 8:38pm

      Saw the surgeon again, he took a look at my MRI and said oh yeah, you need surgery. 

       

      My appointment was for 3:30pm, guess what time I …

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    Goal End Date is Jun 30, 14 1821 more days.
    Goal Completed on Apr 19, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Interstitial Cystitis (IC)

      I was diagnosed with IC June 99 after being treated repeatedly for uti,and undergoing 2 surgeries for endomitryosis. I was taking 3 different medications which I don't really think helped very much. Sad to know there is no cure.

      Treatments

      Bladder Distention Not Working
      Made the pain and need to urinate worse.
      Elavil Somewhat Helpful
      Helped some because it made me tired. I seemed to be tired during the day though.
      Elmiron Somewhat Helpful
      Helps some along with diet.
      Physical Exercise Somewhat Helpful
      Diet is very important to keeping pain level down. It also reduces the number of times I need to urinate.
    • Close Parenting Preschoolers (3-5)

      I am a stay at home mother of 2 boys,ages 7 & 5. I worked at a daycare with 12 children between the ages of 2Mo.and 5 yrs. until I had my first son. My mother teaches Parenting and Child Development at the local high school,growing up with her has been very educational.

      Treatments

      Child Time-out Working / Worked
      Sit in time-out for one minute for each year of your age. Then explain why he was in time out and why that is not acceptable bahavior.
      Education (School) Working / Worked
      Preschool is a good learning experience.
      Listening Working / Worked
      Sometimes you need to just stop and listen to your children. I have learned so much from them.
      Patience Working / Worked
      I try to understand where they are coming from.
      Positive Reinforcement Working / Worked
      When they are doing good things they get positive reinforcement. Negative behavior does not get a lot of attention.
    • Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

      I haven't been diagnosed with IBS but have been told by my doctor that I may have IBS. I have read about this condition because I have had so much trouble with food and having to be close to the bathroom after eating.

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      I avoid the obvious foods that cause me problems. I am now trying a Gluten-free diet to see if gluten (wheat) is my problem.
      Chamomile Working / Worked
      High Fiber Diet Somewhat Helpful
      I put Benifiber in my coffee every morning. Helps
    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I have been struggling with depression since my biological Mother committed suicide. Christmas Day 1998. Also in an abusive marriage, which is contributing to my depression.

      Treatments

      Celexa Not Working
      Did nothing for me.
      DailyStrength Working / Worked
      Talking with the people here at DS has helped me so much. I have never felt the kind of support that I do here.
      Elavil Not Working
      I took this for a different illness and didn't really notice much difference in my depression.
      Lexapro Somewhat Helpful
      I am feeling a little bit less depressed. (Update) After being on this for a while, it has stopped working.
      Paxil Somewhat Helpful
      It worked ok. Should have maybe tried it for longer.
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      Easier said than done sometimes, but I try.
      Writing Working / Worked
      I keep a journal here at DS and a private one at home.
      Xanax Working / Worked
      Helps calm the anxiety that I experience with the depression and abuse in my marriage.
    • Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

      I was physically abused by my mother until I went to foster care. Then I went to live with my Grandparents, where I did not feel accepted and was abused from 3 till I was 5. I didn't see my mother for 13 years then I got to know her for a few years before she committed suicide. I am in a verbal and emotionally abusive marriage.

      Treatments

      Abuse Counseling Considering
      Considering this, to help with the PTSD because of the abuse from my child hood added with the abuse from my marriage.
      Divorce Considering
      Filed for divorce, but was convinced to stop it, that was a mistake. Re-filed Dec. 3 will be final August 3...I hope.
      Forgiveness Working / Worked
      I needed to forgive my Mother and Grandparents to move forward. They did the best they could with what they had. Haven't forgiven my husband...yet.
      Group Therapy Working / Worked
      The people on Daily Strength have helped me immensely just by listening, and letting me get my feelings out. I have also attended Grace Groups which is a group counseling for people who have been abused.
      Leave Somewhat Helpful
      Helps to not have him here.
      Music Working / Worked
      Music always helps me, some songs just speak to me.
      Psychotherapy Too Soon to Tell
      Going to a pastoral counselor. Trying to get my head straight, untie the knots the abuse has tied in my head.
      Talking Working / Worked
      Talking to the people here at DS is helping me to sort out what is 'normal' and what is abuse. Also talking to my Step-mom is helping.
    • Open Back Pain

      I have had back and neck pain for years with little or no relief. Had a fusion surgery for herniated disk at C5-6. Had total disc replacement at C6-7. Still have pain on a daily basis in other areas of my back. Now have herniation between C4-5, will have surgery to replace that July 16th.

      Treatments

      Aqua Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      Helps to have a hot tub on the deck, easy access.
      Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful
      Helps to relieve some of the pain.
      Darvon Somewhat Helpful
      Helps to ease the pain.
      Flexeril Working / Worked
      Helps with the muscle spasms.
      Heat Somewhat Helpful
      Helps to relax some of the muscles.
      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
      Helps some.
      Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      Helps to keep the pain level down. I don't do exercises, just have lazar therapy and electrode therapy and massage.
    • Open Chronic Pain

      I have had chronic back and neck pain for over ten years now. Pain in my knees since I was 14, may need surgery someday on my knees. I am severely allergic to Aspirin and Ibuprofen, almost died the last time I took it. So I just live with the pain most of the time. Have a herniated disc at C4-5 and C6-7, unlnar-neuropathy in left elbow and carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists. Arthritis in lower spine.

      Treatments

      Aqua Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful
      Works to relieve some of the pain for a short period of time.
      Flexeril Somewhat Helpful
      Helps some.
      Heat Somewhat Helpful
      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
      Vicodin helps with the pain.
      Lyrica Not Working
      Too many side affects.
      Neurontin Not Working
      Too many side affects.
      Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Parent

      My mother committed suicide Christmas Day 1998. I didn't know her for 13 years of my life, but had a ok relationship after we were reunited. Then she killed herself... Lost my Granmother April 2007 Lost my Great Aunt May 2008

      Treatments

      Crying Working / Worked
      I cried a lot thinking that I could have or should have done something to prevent her from committing suicide.
      Grief Counseling Working / Worked
      I saw a counselor for about 6 months after she died.
      Helping Others Working / Worked
      Helping others who have lost a loved one. Helping others struggling with suicide.
      Keeping Busy Working / Worked
      Keeping busy thinking about other things helped me in the short term.
      Music Working / Worked
      Music speaks to me and means so much. Some songs are just so in tune with what I am feeling at the moment.
      Support Groups Working / Worked
      DS has helped me work through a lot of issues I have with my Mother's suicide.
      Talking Working / Worked
      Talking to people struggling with thoughts of suicide, or struggling with the loss of a loved one to suicide has helped me a lot.
      Time Somewhat Helpful
      Time, that says it all.
    • Open Endometriosis

      I was dx with Endometriosis at age 23, had a laperoscopy, then at 24 I went on Lupron which put me through menopause. Then at 25 I had another Laperoscopy. Have not had problems since.

      Treatments

      Extended-Cycle Birth Control Working / Worked
      Took birth control continuously for about a year, had to stop when I wanted to get pregnant.
      Lupron Working / Worked
      Went through menopause, had to take estrgen to counter-act the hot flashes, I was misserable for the whole 6 months.
      Surgery Working / Worked
      Did not notice a difference after the first surgery. But found relief after the second.
    • Open Anxiety

      I have anxiety when people raise their voice in anger. I also have social anxiety. I have anxiety a lot around my husband.

      Treatments

      Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
      Lexapro Not Working
      Helped at first, but then stopped working.
      Xanax Working / Worked
      Helps with the anxiety and panic attacks
    • Open Shyness

      I have trouble talking to people I don't know, or asking people for favors. It is hard for me to be in a group of people I don't know, or go places I am unfamilliar with.

      Treatments

      DailyStrength Working / Worked
      I seem to be able to talk to people here openly.
      Socializing Working / Worked
      I force myself to do things that I really don't want to do because I am so shy.
    • Open Breakups & Divorce

      Troubled marriage, controlling & emotionally abusive husband. Filed for divorce in Aug. 2007 stopped the divorce in Nov. 2007 Now things are slowly going back to the way they were. I am regretting stopping the divorce. I filed for divorce again Dec. 3 2008.

      Treatments

      Couples Counseling Not Working
      We saw a Therapist together, he took what we learned, twisted it, and used it to manipulate me.
      Forgiveness Considering
      I have not been able to forgive yet.
      Leave Too Soon to Tell
      He will have to move out soon after he is served with divorce papers.
      Love Somewhat Helpful
      Love and compassion is my only way through this.
      Music Working / Worked
      Certain songs really help.
      Reading Somewhat Helpful
      I read things on the web site MarriageBuilders.com but nothing worked from that. I did also read about about abusive men, and why they are the way they are. Helped me to understand, he will never change.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Knowing I have my family's support has been a huge help to me.
      Support Groups Somewhat Helpful
      The people here at DS are wonderful and have helped me through so much regarding my Husband.
      Time Not Working
      I gave him another year, but he did not do the work necessary to make this marriage work. He just blames me for everything, and continues to be abusive.
    • Open Families & Friends Affected By Suicide

      My Mother committed suicide Christmas Day of 1998. I was devastated, still am... See my journal from June 25, 2007

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      Went to counseling for 6 months, thought I was "over it", but I now know I was not.
      Talking Working / Worked
      Talking to the people here at DS has helped me more than anything else.
      Writing Working / Worked
      Writing in my journal here at DS has helped, see journal from June 25, 2007
    • Open Parenting Big Kids (5-8)

      I am a stay at home mother of 2 boys. Cole is 7 and in 1st grade, Clay is 5 and in Pre-school.

      Treatments

      Education (School) Working / Worked
      Cole does well in school, he has a thirst for knowledge.
      Listening Working / Worked
      Listening is great, you get the full picture of what he is trying to say, and can have a better conversation because of that.
      Patience Working / Worked
      Having patience is good, he is going through a lot of changes right now.
    • Open Restless Legs Syndrome

      I feel like thousands of little ants are crawling around under my skin in my legs. The only thing that seems to relieve that sensation is to get up and move around.

      Treatments

      Lexapro Working / Worked
      Seems to be working.
    • Open Panic Attacks

      I have panic attacks occasionally, deprending on what is happening, and how stressful a situation is. Or if I am in a group of new people that I don't know.

      Treatments

      Patience Working / Worked
      Sometimes I just have to wait it out.
      Rescue Remedy Working / Worked
      Leave whatever situation is making the painic attack come on.
      Xanax Working / Worked
      Helps along with breathing exercises.
    • Open Arthritis

      I have arthritis in my back. Very painful.

      Treatments

      Tylenol Not Working
      Doesn't help much. Can't take Ibuprofen, or Asprin, I am severely allergic.
      Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
      Works to relieve some of the pain for a short time.
    • Open Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

      I have just been diagnosed with this. I am severely allergic to anti-inflamatories (I almost died the last time I took some) so there isn't much I can take.

      Treatments

      Wrist Splint Too Soon to Tell
      I only wear this at night.
    • Open Fibromyalgia

      I have a family history of FMS so it is no surprise that I have it too.

      Treatments

      Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
      Sitting in the hot tub helps some.
      Heat Working / Worked
      Lyrica Not Working
      Took this and it caused me to gain 30 pounds rapidly which caused me more pain in my lower back.
    • Open Degenerative Disc Disease

      I have a family history of DDD and now am having problems with degenerating discs in my spine. Have had two sugeries for herniated discs, but still have one herniated disc at C 4-5.

      Treatments

      Surgery Working / Worked
      Had a fusion surgery in 2005 for the disc at C5-6 which worked very well. The total disc replacement surgery for C6-7 went well. Recovery time was much shorter!
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