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  • About Me

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    vhscarlet

    Female, 56
    Medford, OR, USA
    Member since January 5, 2008

    • About Me

      Semi-retired business owner w/husband. Love to travel via motorcycle and RV. Have three grown kids and the best Pomeranian in the world. I believe..... Our lives are ruled by a predetermined destiny and all things happen for a reason, whether we can figure out what that reason is or not at the time. All is revealed in it's own time. We can change our reaction to events in our life to better our life experience, instead of trying to change others.

      Semi-retired business owner w/husband. Love to travel via motorcycle and RV. Have three grown kids and the best Pomeranian in the world. I believe..... Our lives are ruled by a predetermined destiny and all things happen for a reason, whether we can figure out what that reason is or not at the time. All is revealed in it's own time. We can change our reaction to events in our life to better our life experience, instead of trying to change others.

    • Interests

      Motorcycle travel, RV travel, reading, needelwork, hiking, Jeeping in Moab, UT.

      Motorcycle travel, RV travel, reading, needelwork, hiking, Jeeping in Moab, UT.

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  • Journal

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    • Wednesday, February 27, 2008

      Mood February 27, 2008 12:32pm

       I have been inspired by lost100 on here. I can also do it. With only 25 pounds and then maintaining his ideas are great and should work. I love …
    • Journal Entry for February 18, 2008

      Mood February 18, 2008 5:39pm

      I am actually down a couple. Weighed in at 182 last week. I wish I really didn't like all the goodies. Working on that, always. Depression is low …
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    • Journal Entry for January 5, 2008

      Mood January 5, 2008 1:52pm

      January 5, 2007

      Not a good day. Been teary-eyed for a couple of days. Worried about Andrea and her medical situation. Praying for no cancer for her …

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      From isabella1 June 16, 2008

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      From Kirs February 27, 2008

      thankyou

    • I’m With You

      From blrose February 19, 2008

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      From isabella1 January 7, 2008

      thanks for the hug and message. sometimes seems no one understands. I try a lot of meds. not tolerant of most. I do have long spells of feeling well just one of those down times creeped up on me. holpe you are well. thanks a lot.

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  • Goals

    Progress

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    Goal End Date is May 1, 08 572 days ago.
    Current Weight (Lbs)
    182
  • Support Groups

    • Close Diets & Weight Maintenance

      I was a skinny person for a long time. Borderline anorexic a couple of times in my life. I used to exercise regularly until I was so skinny and unhealthy I was threatened with hospitalization in my early 30s. I steadily gained weight from then on and have been battling with my weight. Have tried many things but can't seem to stick with it because of boredom and sugar cravings.And I am not enjoying exercise. I can make dozens of excuses to not get with it.

      Treatments

      3 Hour Diet Somewhat Helpful
      Counting Calories Somewhat Helpful
      Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
      This is always a priority for me, except for the darned chocolate craving.
      Eat Less Not Working
      I subscribe to the starving child in Africa group. Clean that plate!!!
      Jenny Craig Working / Worked
      I lost 17 pounds pretty easily in the frist 4 months. We eat out a lot and it makes it hard to stay on program. When I do the program it works great. I need to re-motivate on this one.
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I have always been depressed. I started treatment when I was in my 30's thanks to my wonderful husband's support. I have used several medications and therapy. I now have longer times of happiness and watch carefully for any signs of back sliding.

      Treatments

      Cymbalta Not Working
      Extreme nausea. Only took once due to that.
      Desipramine Working / Worked
      First one I was on years ago. Dry mouth was a real problem.
      Effexor Somewhat Helpful
      Worked somewhat on depression but depressed my sexual response which made me crazy and worse.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Trazodone Working / Worked
      Use 25 mg at night to sleep and I do well on it.
      Wellbutrin Working / Worked
      I have been on this the longest of any med. It works great for me. Headaches and the shakes occasionally
      Writing Working / Worked
      Biaxin Working / Worked
      I use it to stabilize my moods. I am up and down and this has helped.
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