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  • About Me

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    sammijo

    Female, 44
    somewhere, NV, USA
    Member since December 21, 2007

    • About Me

      Suffered too many years to count from depression/anxiety! I know that certain activities could improve my mental health...if I could EVER start doing them. It seems so simple...just get out...walk the dog...hike down the riverside...just move! So why do I feel frozen...my behavior so predictable...hiding again. And then there's the other behavior I know is wrong...

      Suffered too many years to count from depression/anxiety! I know that certain activities could improve my mental health...if I could EVER start doing them. It seems so simple...just get out...walk the dog...hike down the riverside...just move! So why do I feel frozen...my behavior so predictable...hiding again. And then there's the other behavior I know is wrong...

    • Interests

      On the rare occasions that I get out of the house...

      On the rare occasions that I get out of the house...

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  • Journal

    • Finally on meds

      Mood July 3, 2009 2:11am

      I'm finally on meds again after years of suffering with anxiety/depression/BP...I feel a little better already because of the anxiety lifted from …
    • trying to strengthen my legs

      Mood December 12, 2008 4:20am

      I've been running to/from the field where I walk my dog.  Usually I get shin splints before anything else...but this time my calfs are sore …
    • Another day hiding away

      Mood November 10, 2008 7:30pm

      Today's first project was to clean the dog piss carpet stain...OMG it's so nasty...I've purchased a kennel to lock her up when I return …

    • How the hell do you work this thing?

      Mood November 9, 2008 12:12am

      I joined this site thinking I could talk to other BP, Depressed, f****d up people like me.

      But other than just going directly to one person who I …

    • Hating myself today

      Mood November 7, 2008 10:26pm

      I fucking hate myself today.  The plan was to spend the day shopping for clothes, shoes etc.  But my hours of sleeping/being awake are all …

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    • Hug

      From AvaElizabeth August 25

      I'm glad you're feeling good. I'm feeling pretty good too, better than usual even :)

    • Hug

      From weinere46 August 24

      Dear Sammijo,
      It happens, rarely, but it does happen! lol Eric

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      From BarbAnn August 24

      sorry sammi..what are the real name of the meds...and what is spir....?

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      From BarbAnn August 24

      hi Sammi...what meds for libido?

    • Hug

      From weinere46 August 24

      Dear Sammijo,
      Lots of us suffer with the same symptoms. I used to set goals that were way too high knowing I could not reach them. Now I set goals that are obtainable, it works and gives your self confidence a boost! Eric

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      sammijo hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Close Anxiety

      I won't leave the house except to work! And that's only because I know how bad the state hospital is!!!

      Treatments

      Paxil Somewhat Helpful
      Hated the side effects...haven't taken it in three years!
      Xanax Working / Worked
      Made the last script last two years...only took it when I was going to chop co-workers heads off.
    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I can sleep 15 hours straight...no problem!

    • Open Nutrition

      Sometimes I won't eat at all...nothing unusual for me. Haven't been on a diet since my teens...skinny just runs in my family...I just forget to eat. Lactose problem...but I love milk, cheese...miss them. I know better eating could improve my mental state as well.

    • Open Loneliness

      I've been alone for a few years now...no man in my life that is...every time I think I'm ready to date again I think I'm not good enough...who the hell would want me.

    • Open Healthy Sex

      I use sex like others use drugs...and I've never admitted that to anyone.

    • Open Hearing Loss & Deafness
      Type: Combination

      Learning ASL! Had an ear injury years ago with complete hearing loss in one ear...but surgery has corrected mostly. I do use some lip reading at work...I get ear infections often caused by allergies/sinus infections.

      Treatments

      Lip Reading Working / Worked
      Sign Language Working / Worked
    • Open Healthy Relationships

      I don't think I've ever been in a healthy relationship. I get involved with men that I know are wrong for me just so I don't have to be alone.

    • Open Stress Management

      I am so stressed out that I'm scared that I will do something stupid.

    • Open Alcoholism

      I want to cut back on the drinking.

    • Open Gambling Addiction & Recovery

      I recently gambled all my money away before paying the bills...now I'm up a creek without a paddle.

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