caramelqt3683

Open Endometriosis

I've had Endometriosis since I was 15. I've been on all kinds of pain killers instead of my Dr. just trying to find a solution. I was also on birth control the entire time for it. Eventually when I turned 18 and had enough of the years of pain, I MADE him take a different approach. I had the surgery to remove the cysts and they never came back. Although occasionally the cramping does comes back but the BC pills help drastically.

Treatments

Surgery Working / Worked

Laproscopy - removed 3 cysts when I was 18. I haven't gotten any cysts since the operation. It may just have been coincidence though. Not sure.

Oral Contraceptives Somewhat Helpful

The hormones in the birth control pills have helped reduce the frequency of the cysts as well as the size. Since the size is reduced, the pain is reduced as well.

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

I was diagnosed with depression at 18, but I knew I had it since I was 15. I know some depression is genetic, so it wouldn't surprise me if that's the case with myself and my family. I'm pretty much over this type though, its more situational and PTSD now.

Treatments

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

Worked in the past, I'd like to try it again.

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

They are very supportive and understanding.

Zoloft Not Working

Gave me terrible migranes and wasn't very helpful.

Lamictal Too Soon to Tell

I'm not sure if its helping yet, its supposed to stabilize my mood but we'll see...

Writing Working / Worked

writing has always been a great release for any type of depression I've had. Its a safe way to get my feelings out, so I write poetry, songs, stories, and keep a journal.

Trazodone Working / Worked

Helps me not to dwell on the situations that bring me down which allows me to sleep much easier.

Cymbalta Working / Worked

It extremely effective as far as keeping my mood stabilized and helping my regular depression/anxiety. Although, with my situational depression, its less effective.

Open Breast Cancer

My mother has breast cancer and it breaks my heart. She got it 8 years ago and it was removed, but its back with a vengeance this time bigger and worse than before. I pray for her all the time and hope she gets through it. She knows I'm with her every step of the way.

Treatments

Mastectomy Working / Worked

She had one 8 years ago.

Surgery Working / Worked

She had it removed 8 years ago and was cancer free till now.

Arimidex Too Soon to Tell

She just started taking this hormone therapy so hopefully that will work for her and more intense treatments won't be necessary.

Prayer Somewhat Helpful

I pray that God won't take my mother from me... I'm not ready to hand her over to him. I feel like praying helps, although I've never been too religious or spiritual. But, I'll do anything to keep my mom here with me.

Open Anxiety

My anxiety has always deeply affected my work (or maybe the other way around). Things stress me out very easily and I tend to dwell on it for quite some time. I get racing thoughts, panic attacks, can't sleep at night, "projecting", etc.

Treatments

Breathwork Working / Worked

Helps a lot to keep me calm. However, once a panic attack starts, its more difficult to keep up with the breathing or remember to breath this way.

Paxil Too Soon to Tell

It may have worked in the past for my anxiety but I'm not sure.

Xanax Working / Worked

Calmed me down in the middle of my panic attacks, but its so addictive that I'd rather not take it at all. So I have it for emergencies but that's it.

Cymbalta Working / Worked

Helpful in general with my anxiety. It seems to prevent my panic attacks from coming and helps keep me from having racing thoughts which is so helpful for me.

Trazodone Working / Worked

Enables me to sleep without racing thoughts, panic attacks, etc. I'm able to sleep without worrying and over analyzing things which would keep me up all night.

Open Bipolar Disorder

I was just diagnosed with Bipolar II. Yay. :/

Treatments

Zyprexa Too Soon to Tell

Just started taking it so we'll see...

Open Self-Injury

When I was in high school I used to cut. I would use cut up pieces of soda cans and cut my arms. I didn't know why back then but I think it was to gain control back from my father... Now I want to cut again and I'm not sure why all of the sudden. Its been almost 8 years!

Open Rape

It happened when I was 18. I had too much to drink. One min I was partying the next I was waking up to an acquaintance on top of me. I really don't like to talk about it. I still get flashbacks and have nightmares and when my fiance startles me I have flashbacks and panic attacks. Sometimes he can't even touch me.

Treatments

Rape Counseling Considering

Writing Working / Worked

I write about what happened and how I feel about it. Sometimes its better for me to do that since I really don't like talking about it. Its a good way to get it out.

Open Female Sexual Issues

I've noticed that I'm very sensitive to psych meds. When I take them I become disgusted at the thought of being touched intimately and having sex. Cymbalta didn't cause a sexual problem for me at first, but now I'm having trouble reaching orgasm through intercourse. Not sure what to do...

Open Acne

Mild Acne. Worst during end of cycle. Nothing helped so far...

Treatments

Minocycline Too Soon to Tell

My dermo just put me on this so well see how it goes.

Benzoyl Peroxide Somewhat Helpful

Dermabrasion Too Soon to Tell

Differin Considering

Minocycline Too Soon to Tell

Oral Contraceptives Somewhat Helpful

Proactiv Somewhat Helpful

The cleaners are ok... The ABSOLUTE BEST IS THE MASK!!! That is the only thing that has helped me up until my most recent uncontrollable breakouts.

Washing Not Working

I tried many cleansers that didn't work. Time for a change!!