Journal Entry for April 26, 2008
April 26, 2008 10:54am
I haven't updated in a while, but I am still doing really well and on track! I've had a few down days , but for the most part, I am just …
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About Me
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About Me
I am a full-time student in college, currently undeclared. I live at home with my parents. One of my big passions is music. I love performing, singing, acting, dancing, musicals, you name it. Aside from that, I love reading Harry Potter, and spending time with friends when I have free time (which is hardly ever!)
I am a full-time student in college, currently undeclared. I live at home with my parents. One of my big passions is music. I love performing, singing, acting, dancing, musicals, you name it. Aside from that, I love reading Harry Potter, and spending time with friends when I have free time (which is hardly ever!)
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Interests
singing and more singing and acting =]
singing and more singing and acting =]
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Journal Entry for April 7, 2008
April 7, 2008 9:28pm
I have been working out now for two weeks nearly and feeling really good. I hope to keep it up and the more positive feedback I get, the better …
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WTG dear... Thats great news ... Keep it up
Little Love
I hope you have a wonderful and affection valentines day filled with love! XOXO-KEL
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Ray of Sunshine
Hope you are having a great Sunday!!! XOXO -KEL
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What's wrong? I'm here if you need to talk.
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It was very nice. How was your Thanksgiving?
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Support Groups
Close Eating Disorders
Type: BulimiaI have been battling/recovering for four years now. There have been a lot of good moments in recovery and certainly many setbacks, but I am trying so hard to beat this awful disease.
Treatments
- Dietitian Consult Somewhat Helpful
- She gave me an outline of a meal plan, and it's been really hard to stick to, but she is really wonderful and I haven't seen her that many times, but I feel it will help the more I do see her.
- Group Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- I meet with a woman twice a month who is a recovered bulimic. She battled for 25 years and has fully recovered. A few other women come and share their stories and we help each other. It's definitely comforting.
- Prozac Not Working
- I used Prozac for a little while, and I gained weight as a result, which of course drove me up a wall. However, I have heard that others who have taken it lose weight, so I guess it depends on the person. I am not taking it anymore.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I am seeing a woman on my college campus and she really works with me every week. I have finally been able to get beneath the eating disorder and find out the underlying causes, which is strengthening me.
- Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
- Some of my family/friends understand, some don't. There are those who see what I am going through and just want to help me get better and are so supportive. Others don't know what to do, and they don't understand eating disorders well, so it makes it a lot more difficult. My parents still buy me cookies and candy and my mom says, "It's snack size so you won't eat it all at once". What she doesn't realize is that YES, I will eat it all at once, regardless of size, and I love food, it sucks.
- Topamax Working / Worked
- Topamax was like a miracle drug. When I first went on it, it was as if my urges to binge had vanished. Though I have been on it for almost a year now, and it is something that I have to make sure that I take a specific dosage of, and I have to take it every single day, otherwise, it wont work properly and those urges will come back.
Close Bisexuality
I just want to feel comfortable with my sexuality though I hate being labeled for it, though I will definitely admit that I am clearly attracted to both men and women. I have come out to my family and some friends, but I have no need to declare it to the universe because I am who I am and if they want to know, I have no problem telling them.I want to be more open and be able to talk to others about it...
Open Healthy Relationships
I have a hard time with relationships, I feel like I never have a successful one and my heart always ends up broken.
Treatments
Open Food Addiction
It goes with bulimia and the fact that I love food. It's one of those love/hate relationships. Food just makes me feel gross and I binge on it so much...it's comfort...
Open College Stress
College is just so much for me to handle right now, especially not knowing what I want to do in life. It's been a really hard first year...
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
Open Eczema
My eczema appeared when I was maybe 15, but within the past year has gotten a lot worse. I dated a guy who had 4 cats , turns out I was allergic and it made my eczema worse. Since then I have been to the dermatologist so much and constantly trying different creams.
Treatments
Open Breakups & Divorce
I'm dating a guy who just got divorced, and it's hard for me to understand where he's coming from at times. I'm looking for support.
Open Hyperhidrosis
Ever since my early teens, I have been dealing with excessive sweating and I always wore dark colors to cover it up and it was so embarrassing. I never knew what hyperhydrosis was until I found an article in one of my magazines and I suddenly didn't feel alone anymore. I've tried so many heavy duty deodorants and my skin is sensitive, so they typically don't help, and I am just trying to resolve this....
Open Physical & Emotional Abuse
A good friend of mine suffered a great deal of abuse from his family when he was growing up (parents were alcoholics) and he is now dealing with it. I am trying to understand in any way I can and be there for him.
