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  • About Me

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    LoveMegan

    Female, 18
    Dallas, TX, USA
    Member since December 25, 2007

    • About Me

      My name is Megan. I'm sixteen years old and currently living at a residential treatment center called Heartlight Ministries. I have been at Heartlight for 15 months and am making a lot of progress. I've suffered from Trich ever since I was little. I currently wear a wig and am working on boosting my self confidence.

      My name is Megan. I'm sixteen years old and currently living at a residential treatment center called Heartlight Ministries. I have been at Heartlight for 15 months and am making a lot of progress. I've suffered from Trich ever since I was little. I currently wear a wig and am working on boosting my self confidence.

    • Interests

      Photography, singing, dancing, fashion, sleeping, dreaming [FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=507988374 ]

      Photography, singing, dancing, fashion, sleeping, dreaming [FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=507988374

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  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for April 1, 2008

      Mood April 1, 2008 2:44pm

      Things are going great!

      I am coming closer to graduation and will DEFINITELY be out of Heartlight by the end of school!

      I have also decided that I will …

    • Wednesday, February 27, 2008

      Mood February 27, 2008 9:07am

      I decided what I want to do when I get out of High School AND College.

      I want to be a nurse in the Childrens Intensive Care Unit.

      I love kids and I …

    • Journal Entry for February 25, 2008

      Mood February 25, 2008 2:31pm

      I've been having a pretty hard time lately.

      Things are just...scrambled up.

    • Journal Entry for February 20, 2008

      Mood February 20, 2008 2:43pm

      So things have been pretty rough for me.

      Just a lot going on that I don't really understand. It definitely dosen't help that my medications …

    • Journal Entry for January 6, 2008

      Mood January 6, 2008 12:42pm

      I'm going back to Heartlight today. I should be back pretty soon. I'll try to get on DS while I'm at school, but no promises.

      If you'd …

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      From captopril March 6

      hi.. how r u..

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      From babypanplayer August 4, 2008

      hey, not heard from you in a while. How are things?xxx

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      From babypanplayer July 15, 2008

      hunny, why the really sad face? let me know how you are xxx

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      From jonathan19 March 12, 2008

      give me a call when you get back home. I want to talk.

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      From jonathan19 March 2, 2008

      I think things would be a lot better and more simple if we just stayed friends. I really don't think we get along that well. we are just too different.

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  • Goals

    Progress

    95 %

    Current Weight (Lbs)
    95
    Goal Completed on Jan 3, 08
    Goal Completed on Dec 29, 07
  • Support Groups

    • Close Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling)
      Type: Trichotillomania

      I've pulled my hair since I can remember. It started on the back of my scalp and now as spread all over. It is more noticable on the top. I've gone through one hairpiece and 3 wigs. I've tried to many different ways to stop pulling, but nothing seems to help!

      Treatments

      Hypnotherapy Too Soon to Tell
      It was strange, but I didn't even notice he was hypnotizing me. I have found less of an urge...but not much at all.
    • Close Eating Disorders
      Type: Bulimia

      When I entered Junior High I became very self concious of my appearence because of my Trichotillomania. I felt that I was ugly, and that if I was stick thin than I'd be more beautiful. For 3 years I suffered from Bulimia. February 3, 2007 was my ending date. I had come to a residential treatment center for my anger and depression and the people I met there encouraged me to stop purging.

      Treatments

      Prozac Working / Worked
      It kept my mood at a good level and helped me cope emotionally with my bulimia.
      Residential Treatment Center Working / Worked
      Heartlight Ministries helped me quit purging, thanks to the residents and staff.
    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      Ever since I was fourteen my depression elevated. I attempted suicide countless times and even ended up in a behavorial home twice after overnight hospital stays for overdoses. One night I told my parents "I don't want to live anymore. I need help". We searched online and found a residentail treatment center called Heartlight. I've been there for a year and my depression is no longer an obstacle. As my Mom would say "There's now a sparkle in your eyes".

      Treatments

      Effexor Not Working
      It has had way too many side effects for me such as memory loss and severe night sweats.
      Lexapro Not Working
      This was the medication that I first overdosed on. It made me sick to my stomach and a little dizzy.
      Prozac Working / Worked
      I took this medication for awhile and it was great! I had to stop because of the side effects (Heartburn and major Fatigue), though.
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      I've had many different therapists and some have helped and others have not. Currently my recent therapist has been great!
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for my family and friends.
      Trazodone Not Working
      This medication just made me dizzy and very very sleepy.
      Zoloft Not Working
      I used this medication in my second overdose. It blurred my vision and made my stomach hurt.
    • Open Anger Management

      Ever since I started living in a residential treatment center (Heartlight) my anger has gotten worse. I am constantly irritated and get upset very easily.

      Treatments

      Music Working / Worked
      I use music to help me calm down a lot of the time. I'll put my ipod on shuffle and relax
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