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  • About Me

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    jude42

    Female, 42
    USA
    Member since January 11, 2008

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    • I did it!

      Mood February 27, 2009 9:24pm

      I got the Prayer of St. Francis re-transcribed and in good enough shape for us to start practising it in choir. Woo hoo! The choir director thinks we …

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      From laredo182 October 12

      Sorry about your BF.

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      From sadderbutwiser October 7

      Thank you for the comments on my cat avatar. He's no longer alive - I actually wrote a tribute to him in one of my journals if you are curious about his personality. I like cats 'cuz they have distinct personalities ... plus they're low maintenance, unlike dogs.

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      From sadderbutwiser October 2

      Hi, I like your cat avatar ... he or she looks very tired, at least that's how I'm reading the expression on the cat's face. The cat in my picture looks like he is fending off paparazzi, saying, "No more photos, please!"

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  • Goals

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    Goal End Date is Jan 30, 09 297 days ago.

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    Goal End Date is Sep 30, 08 419 days ago.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Financial Challenges

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    • Close Anxiety

      I've had anxiety off & on for years, which lately has been more intense, just looking for different solutions.

      Treatments

      Breathing Exercises Somewhat Helpful
      Helpful at times, not others
      Lexapro Working / Worked
      Been taking L-Pro (20 mg) for awhile now. It helps most of the time (unless sometimes when i have PMS or an super stressed) I feel like I'm almost back to my old self now! The only side effect that really bugs me are almost-constant headaches.
      Meditation Somewhat Helpful
      Helpful when I can focus
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      It's easier to think positively since I've been on meds but I do give myself "positive self talk" when I'm anxious, such as everything will work out okay, etc.
    • Open Pet Bereavement

      I lost my cat Xena at the beginning of the year (after a long illness), just lost another cat Genny last week and it looks like we will have to have Yoda put to sleep soon. Yes, that's lots of cats in one year (we started out with 6). But they are all getting pretty old; Xena was only 10 but Genny & Yoda are/were both 13. It is still hard, however, as we love them all.

    • Open Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS)

      I have anxiety which gets much worse around/before my period. PMS/PMDD are impacting my life and I'm looking for some advice.

      Treatments

      Oral Contraceptives Somewhat Helpful
      Lexapro Working / Worked
      It helps most of the time but when PMS comes around the anxiety goes through the roof again.
    • Open Caring For Aging Parents

      My dad is about 76 years old. While I am not his main caretaker, I do help care for him some times. He can be very trying some times and I get confused on how to handle it.

    • Open Menopause

      I think I'm going through Perimenopause

    • Open Breakups & Divorce

      My boyfriend of 9 years broke up with me in April, and he's moving out this month. I am grieving the loss.

      Treatments

      Music Working / Worked
      It always helps
      Pets Working / Worked
      My cat Sydney is the best ever, cuddles with me all the time!
      Psychotherapy Too Soon to Tell
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      My sis-in-law has been wonderful!
      Talking Somewhat Helpful
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