Journal Entry for March 19, 2009
March 19, 2009 8:44pm
This morning I forgot to give my cat her pain meds before I left for work. She's been doing so well for the last several days, and I just …
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PMarsh
8:44pm, March 19, 2009
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knitting, sewing, reading, watching netflix
knitting, sewing, reading, watching netflix
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Self-indulgent Pity Party
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Journal Entry for February 8, 2008
February 8, 2008 11:43am
Have I ever mentioned how very much I dislike Valentine's day? It totally SUCKS.
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Journal Entry for January 8, 2008
January 8, 2008 2:52pm
This morning I went for an ultrasound to see if I have gallstones. I've been having attacks since just before Thanksgiving that I suspected …
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HI Paige. Are you still checking in here on DS? I haven't seen you here in such a very long time. I miss you. I'm going to take you off my friends list for now since it seems you aren't here anymore. BUT if you read this, please please please send me a hug or message so I can put you back on my friends list and we can "talk" again.
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Little Love
HI Paige - are you still here? I am so sorry about your cat. I know how important a pet, and especially a cat, can be in one's life. I know I am very late in sending this, but please know it is heart felt.
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I hope your kitty is feeling good today. It must be so hard to watch her go through this. She is lucky to have you for her "mommy" By the way, she is absolutely beautiful.
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hi Paige. I don't know if or when you will return to ds. I"m removing you from my friend list, but if you return, please send me a friend invite Okay?
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i had epilepsy surgery 4months ago and it was a success but because of the surgery it as left me with a little depression.hope you are well take care love susan
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Close Epilepsy & Seizures
After a traumatic head injury in 1990, I began having seizures 4.5 years later. I have complex partial seizures that are due to brain damage in my left temporal lobe. My seizures are mostly controlled, but I am still having some seizure activity.
Treatments
- Depakote Working / Worked
- Took for 10 years, experienced severe memory issues, along with many other side-effects. Changed treatment.
- Gabitril Somewhat Helpful
- I've been taking this as an add-on to the Keppra. It helps, but doesn't bring all of my seizure activity under control.
- Keppra Somewhat Helpful
- I switched to Keppra several years ago, and it's been partially effective in controlling my seizures. I've had some activity lately. Caused suicidal depression and EXTREME irritability.
- Lamictal Not Working
- I am allergic to Lamictal.
- Tegretol Not Working
- I am allergic to Tegretol.
Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI've been depressed for about 10 years, and have gotten to the point where my 'auto-pilot' is no longer working. I became suicidal, and am seeking help.
Treatments
- Effexor Not Working
- 3 years, didn't help at all, stopped taking.
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- I've been taking this since late September. It seems to finally be helping.
- Paxil Working / Worked
- Worked, but contributed to weight gain. Stopped taking.
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- I'm beginning to work through some of the things going on. I'm doing a lot of reading on the side to help.
Open Migraine Headaches
I began experiencing classic migraine headaches in 10/05. I first got only the ocular disturbance, then later on got both the ocular part and the actual migraine headache. It took about a year to find a medication to control them.
Treatments
Open Brain Injury
In 1990 I fell while skateboarding and landed on my left cheekbone (too fast to think of using my hands to help catch me). I now have a host of health issues as a result.
Open Vegetarians & Vegans
I became a lacto/ovo vegetarian in 1991 or 1992. My rule is if it had eyes and a mother and locomoted independently, I won't consume it.
Open Insomnia
Depression hinders my ability to sleep. Sometimes in getting to sleep, sometimes in staying asleep, sometimes waking too early.
Treatments
- Ambien Working / Worked
- I don't take this one anymore, but have used it before.
- Lunesta Working / Worked
- This helps me to sleep through until it's time to get up for work. It's been a welcome relief without all the sleeping pill "hangover" effects.
- Melatonin Working / Worked
- When my depression is mostly under control, I take this to help me sleep, and it usually works.
- Benadryl Working / Worked
- This is an old stand-by "sleep aid" I sometimes used in college. It still works.
Open Gallstones
I began having attacks just before Thanksgiving, and just found out for sure that I have gallstones.
Open Pet Bereavement
My 13.5 y.o. cat, Isabella, has been diagnosed with cancer (masses on her spleen). They gave her such a grim prognosis (several hours to several days) on 3/9/09, that I am amazed she's still going strong. She still wants to be here, and she's still doing everything she normally does. I am already grieving for her.
