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  • About Me

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    Alphonsus Community Leader

    Male, 46, Married
    MI, USA
    Member since January 14, 2008

    • About Me

      I am an aspiring author, and many of my written works can be found at http://alphonsuspeck.wordpress.com/. I am also married, with one child and one step-child. The family situation is complicated, so I'll leave it at that. My wife suffers from many traumas in her life, and her traumas give cause me pain as I feel helpless to help her. My life confuses me in general, but confusion is a natural state for me, and I am quite comfortable with it in general.

      I am an aspiring author, and many of my written works can be found at http://alphonsuspeck.wordpress.com/. I am also married, with one child and one step-child. The family situation is complicated, so I'll leave it at that. My wife suffers from many traumas in her life, and her traumas give cause me pain as I feel helpless to help her. My life confuses me in general, but confusion is a natural state for me, and I am quite comfortable with it in general.

    • Website

      http://alphonsuspeck.wordpress.com/.

    • Interests

      Becoming the mythical, well-adjusted, productive member of society. An impossible dream, I know. I get the most joy out of giving joy. I experience the most pain when I am unable to relieve the pain of another.

      Becoming the mythical, well-adjusted, productive member of society. An impossible dream, I know. I get

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  • Journal

    • An Awkward Age

      Mood September 16, 2009 10:50am

      I remember growing older

      I remember ages five to ten

      I remember being slapped on playgrounds

      Walking and never knowing when

    • Journal Entry for September 15, 2009

      Mood September 15, 2009 11:14pm

      My mood has been alarmingly stable of late.  It has to be the Abilify that is making the difference.  More in control. More …

    • Journal Entry for September 9, 2009

      Mood September 9, 2009 8:04pm

      Tired but in a good mood.  Muscles sore from excercise.

       

      The Abilify is definately making a difference.  I can't remember ever …

    • Mood Assesment 9/7/09

      Mood September 7, 2009 8:45pm

      Not sure.  Does exhausted count as a mood. ;)

       

      It's been a very laborious Labor Day weekend.  I'm actually rather proud of all …

    • Mood Assesment 9/2/09

      Mood September 2, 2009 3:47pm

      My mood, basically, sucks.

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  • Goals

    Progress

    20 %

    Goal End Date is Dec 11, 08 347 days ago.
    Distance (miles)
    1.5

    Progress

    60 %

    Goal End Date is Jul 22, 08 489 days ago.

    Progress

    15 %

    Goal End Date is Jan 2, 09 325 days ago.
    Current Weight (Lbs)
    202.8
    Goal Completed on Mar 16, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Depression

      I have been diagnosed with ADD and depression in the past, and right now I seem to be stuck in a major period of non-functioning. Everything seems overwhelming. It's starting to affect my job.

      Treatments

      Celexa Somewhat Helpful
      Not sure if I'm less depressed or just less caring about the fact that I am depressed.
      Psychotherapy Too Soon to Tell
      Just started with a new doctor.
      Writing Somewhat Helpful
      It kinda helps me get into a better frame of mind at times.
    • Close Tinnitus

      Just a continuous, high pitched tone in both ears. It's gradually getting worse.

      Treatments

      White Noise Somewhat Helpful
      It helps a little. I like the noise because it helps me sleep better.
    • Open Anxiety

      I used to be very anxious all the time. Now I just don't care that I'm not doing anything. I seem to be scared of moving at the moment, but it's hard to tell.

      Treatments

      Klonopin Working / Worked
      Wonderful stuff. No side effects except that it helps me sleep.
    • Open Family & Friends of Bipolar

      My wife has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She is driving me nuts, but I love her very much.

    • Open Shyness

      I once was debilitatingly shy. Now it's something that I can hide well but keeps me from living a full life.

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Not Working
      Singing Not Working
      Very little in common with the other singers in my chorus
    • Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

      Jumped up about 40 pounds in two years. No particular reason. I just like to eat.

      Treatments

      Weight Watchers Working / Worked
      It got me to my goal weight originally, but I quit and gain it right back and then some. bleah
    • Open Smallpox

      Alphonsus hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open DailyStrength Members Community

      Dazed, confused, and loving it.

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