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  • About Me

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    bellyvoid

    Female, 36
    Capital Region, NY, USA
    Member since November 29, 2007

    • About Me

      I am seeking wholeness. I have spent many years with depression, anxiety, digestive difficulties, as well as many other physical symptoms. I am a compulsive and emotional overeater/restrictor/food addict. DS friends have been very comforting to me. P.S. I'm not into chain letters.

      I am seeking wholeness. I have spent many years with depression, anxiety, digestive difficulties, as well as many other physical symptoms. I am a compulsive and emotional overeater/restrictor/food addict. DS friends have been very comforting to me. P.S. I'm not into chain letters.

    • Interests

      Joy.I like music, art, dance, literature, writing, nature, animals, plants, children, meditation, yoga, fashion, design, and cooking. Spend most of my time caring for my self and my body. Joined a choir and a spiritual discussion group recently.

      Joy.I like music, art, dance, literature, writing, nature, animals, plants, children, meditation, yoga,

  • Recent Activity

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  • Journal

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    • Quick update

      Mood March 26, 2009 8:52pm

      Still no computer. Prayers accepted here. Doing so much better. Its a miracle. Seriously. I love life! Applied for a job at a nursing home. Want to …

    • Quick Hello

      Mood November 3, 2008 2:45pm

      Don't have a computer, so I can't check in much. I'm going through a lot. Have good days, bad days, alternating good and bad in the same …
    • Quick update

      Mood October 9, 2008 9:41pm

      The move is exciting and emotional. Good things are happening. Although, uncertainty is sometimes hard to cope with. My sleep has improved, but it is …

    • Transitions- Big time!

      Mood September 17, 2008 10:53pm

      Quickly. I may not be around for awhile. I'm moving. Will not have a computer at home (for awhile anyway). Still nursing myself the best I …

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    • Hug

      From Loved1 Community Leader May 28

      Greetings and well wishes

    • Prayer

      From painingut November 26, 2008

      Hy bellyvoid how are u doing I'm doing just find having cramp lately by eating just sweet,I dont kno why I'm trying to stop cause I kno that not helping me at all.Have a wonderfull week ok dont do much your friend I will send u a prayer cause your in my heart Carmelle

    • Hug

      From Loved1 Community Leader November 2, 2008

      Offering a hug of support and hope this finds you well.

    • Congrats

      From StarWars38 October 10, 2008

      I read your journal. It sounds to me like you are really stepping into your own "POWER". You're inspiring me to make bigger changes in my life. -----Christopher

    • Hug

      From Louise1986 October 2, 2008

      sending hugs your way.

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  • Goals

    Progress

    5 %

    bedtime (time)
    945
  • Support Groups

    • Close Eating Disorders

      compulsive overeater, IBS, depression, anxiety

      Treatments

      Levsin Not Working
      dizziness constipation slows bowels too much
      Outpatient Treatment Program Not Working
      too smart for cookie cutter therapy- too broke for better options
      Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Somewhat Helpful
      went to a meeting-it was helpful to learn that other people were having very similar struggles as myself and they were learning how to deal w/ their problems-I felt calm for awhile after the meeting
      Paxil Not Working
      no benefits, fatigue, dizziness, floaters, bitchy
      Psychotherapy Not Working
      not helpful
      Serzone Not Working
      no benefits lots side effects
      Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
      boyfriend has helped alot, even when he didn't know it
      Xanax Not Working
      no benefits very bad to mix w other
      Zoloft Not Working
      no benefits, lots side effects
    • Close Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

      IBS for over 17 years

      Treatments

      Acidophilus Working / Worked
      not w/o other dietary changes
      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      avoiding sugar,refined foods, overeating, and imprpoer food combining
      Chamomile Working / Worked
      Traditional Medicinals really good- steep w/ lid on 5 min
      Colace Not Working
      not helpful
      Flax Working / Worked
      try tea ground sprinkle seeds on food crackers
      High Fiber Diet Working / Worked
      works when in conjunction w/ other dietary changes
      Imodium Not Working
      not helpful, more cramping
      Levsin Not Working
      dizziness, dryness, constipation, cramping, slows bowels too much
      Peppermint Somewhat Helpful
      soothing, no dramatic results
      Probiotics Working / Worked
      take before bed try as many different types as possible
      Psyllium Not Working
      gross, gas, no dramatic results
    • Open Financial Challenges

      didn't get a degree- racked up big student loan- no qualifications for better job- can't afford food and supplements for health- working too much and sleep deprived- borrowing from boyfriend to keep credit good

      Treatments

      Budgeting Not Working
      nothing to budget anymore
      Cut Up Credit Cards Somewhat Helpful
      ordered another card
      Earn Money Working / Worked
      pay is not enough
    • Open Depression

      depression, anxiety all my life

      Treatments

      Elavil Not Working
      Meditation Somewhat Helpful
      Paxil Not Working
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
      boyfriend only help
      Writing Somewhat Helpful
      Zoloft Not Working
    • Open Stress Management

      depression, anxiety,IBS many years- "obsessive compulsive personality disorder","social anxiety disorder", generalized anxiety disorder"

      Treatments

      Music Somewhat Helpful
      Patience Somewhat Helpful
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      very important- I get real moody w/o exercise
    • Open Nutrition

      IBS 17 yrs., emotional/compulsive eater, probably candida- I am on the body ecology diet and have enjoyed amazing success. This diet is still quite a challenge. I tried so hard I believe I've exacerbated? my food obsession. Now I'm backsliding and the symptoms are returning.

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      works great
      Blood Type Diet Working / Worked
      very helpful
    • Open Food Allergies
      Type of allergy: Other Foods

      IBS 17 yrs- food intolerances include dairy, wheat, corn, tomatoes. sugar, soy, peanuts, beef

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
    • Open Menopause

      I have had extremely disrupted periods (followed by extended bouts of severe IBS, GERD, and/or stomach acid) for the past year. For 6 mos. I have had amemorrhea or phantom periods. The last 3 mos. my period has returned, but its getting weaker now that I lost too much body fat. I also get hot flashes. The doc says this is because my adrenals are overworked. He also says I have an estrogen toxicity. I am aware that I am not truely menopausal.

      Treatments

      Walking Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Codependency

      sexual abuse and emotional abuse; grew up w/ depressed, chronically ill, and alcoholic young "single" mother. Most adults around me growing up were addicted to drugs and alcohol.

    • Open Food Addiction

      I do a combination of binging and grazing. Cannot make myself vomit.I consider that a blessing.

      Treatments

      Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Working / Worked
      Helping. I like it alot.
    • Open Sexual Abuse

      I was young. It wasn't serious, I guess. He was my stepfather. I am wanting to forgive him; so I can connect w/ these emotions, and then release them. It is not so easy for me.

      Treatments

      Art Too Soon to Tell
      Music Too Soon to Tell
      \"The Courage To Heal\" Too Soon to Tell
      Checked out of library. Have not opened yet. I'm so busy reading about other ways to heal.
    • Open Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis

      I will most likely be diagnosed w/ CD, after 18 years of going through this crap. Currently too pissed off to discuss; but I am greatful for this support group.

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      Dietary Modification Working / Worked
      Probiotics Working / Worked
    • Open Healthy Sex

      I must have deleted myself from this group. I'm in about 20 of them. Anyway, who doesn't want sex to be healthy (and enjoyable)?

      Treatments

      Patience Not Working
      I've temporarily given up sex with anyone besides myself; until I figure out how to connect with someone on more than a physical level.
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