A new mate for DMS1
September 11, 2008 12:38pm
They always say when you least expect it, love will find you. I have found a wonderful woman named Rachel with whom I have fallen in love. A more …
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DMS1 
7:51am, February 11, 2009
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About Me
DMS1
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About Me
I am looking to share my feelings with regard to my beloved father who passed away on 11/28/2007. I enjoy my work as a billing analyst for the University of Chicago Medical Center and have recently met a very special someone.
I am looking to share my feelings with regard to my beloved father who passed away on 11/28/2007. I enjoy my work as a billing analyst for the University of Chicago Medical Center and have recently met a very special someone.
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Interests
I have many passions with some of them being food, cars, reading and the performing arts. I am also a news junkie and am especially a big fan of Keith Olbermann.
I have many passions with some of them being food, cars, reading and the performing arts. I am also a
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Depression is under control
July 18, 2008 8:27am
Since I have changed my eating habits, my depression is now under control and I feel much better about myself. Many people compliment me and I am …
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Journal Entry for April 8, 2008
April 8, 2008 8:33am
While I have had dates, the search for a mate continues and continues.
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Journal Entry for April 8, 2008
April 8, 2008 8:32am
I am feeling much better now that my meds have been adjusted.
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Journal Entry for April 8, 2008
April 8, 2008 8:30am
Thanks to the marvel of psychotropic medication and a psychiatrist who has adjusted the dosages, I am now feeling better than I have felt in …
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Thanks
Thanks David......his name is Bob.
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Hug
David, can you say a prayer for my dad? He is not well and in a nursing home battling sepsis. Thank you my friend. xxxxx
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Birthday hug for you!
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I'm doing pretty good....just chugging along. How are you liking the Honda? My husband use to buy those Civics from the late 80's and rebuild them. He would buy them for $50 or $100 bucks with blown heads, rebuild them and resell them for $700 or more. It was a good supplement to our income for a spell. He got really good at those rebuilds. I haven't thought about that in years. He used to buy the Toyota trucks too....... those vehicles sure have changed a lot in the last 25 years!
Chocolate
Here's some sweets we can eat and share all we want!!!! I miss reading your journal. How is your life going? You seem very happy now. You have come through a lot. It is around Yom Kippur? Am I spelling this right? I have a wonderful Jewish friend here on DS and she mentioned it. I love learning about the traditions.(((hugs))) Patricia
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Support Groups
Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a ParentI lost my father on November 28,2007. He suffered from CHF,COPD, emphysema and severe rheumatoid arthritis. He is now at peace as his facial expression reflected that when we saw the body at the funeral home.
Treatments
- Crying Somewhat Helpful
- The night I was with my father before he passed was the first time in quite awhile that I had a good cry. Nothing had prepared me for watching the life go out of him.
- Keeping Busy Working / Worked
- My work and extracurricular activities have helped keep my mind off of what has transpired.
- Prayer Somewhat Helpful
- During the 30 day period of mourning or shiva, I attended services at my synogogue and it proved to be quite cathartic.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Ongoing psychotherapy has been very helpful but I have to be careful not to use it as an emotional crutch.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- I am lucky to have a wonderful support engine.
Close Depression
Type: Seasonal Affective DisorderI suffer from clinical depression which worsened when I was unemployed.
Treatments
- Celexa Somewhat Helpful
- This medication has proved helpful but does induce drowsiness.
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- This medication has been like a shock to the system. I no longer feel lethargic as the celexa tends to induce drowsiness.
- Writing Somewhat Helpful
- It does help to journal daily events but only for a short while.
Open Food Addiction
I am a compulsive overeater who has an affinity for junk food, especially fast food. I have tried Weight Watchers and OA but just can't get my mind off of food. Even seeing fast food commercials causes me to salivate like a Pavlovian dog.
Open Breakups & Divorce
My ex-fiancee and I broke up two years ago. It was a very tumultuous relationship as the other party was bipolar and I was and still am suffering from depression. We both knew ending the relationship was best and there is no animosity but sometimes I feel lonely.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy has been very helpful.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- I am fortunate to have good friends.
Open Financial Challenges
As part of the IT bubble bursting, I lost my job in 2001. I wound up being out of work for three years. During this time, I lived off my credit cards. Even after I made a career change and found work the credit card debt crushed me. I tried debt consolidation which worked for awhile but when certain creditors wouldn't participate, I was running out of money before the next payday and falling further behind in some bills. Having said this, I had no other choice but to file for Chapter 7.
Treatments
- Cut Up Credit Cards Working / Worked
- You can't accumulate more credit card if the cards are cut up so yes, this was very helpful. I now pay cash for everything.
- Filing for Bankruptcy Too Soon to Tell
- I will be filing Chapter 7 in June,2008.
Open Mental Challenged
I have a 40 year old sister who is afflicted with autism and profound mental retardation.
Treatments
- Celexa Too Soon to Tell
- I love my sister more than life itself. She lives in a residenceworkshop near my mother. The reason for this entry is that when my mother or I come to visit she thinks she is going to what is now my mothers home and when we dont take her there she will bite her hand and hit herself on her head. I have my own ideas as to how to handle this but would also appreciate any other input that anyone in this group could provide.
Open Diabetes Type 2
Just prior to the holidays, I was diagnosed with Type 2 DM.
Open Asperger Syndrome
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