Journal Entry for January 8, 2007
January 8, 2007 11:30am
It's been a long time. Sorry guys. Thanks to everyone who has written & sent hugs, etc. I'm at work so I'm going to make it quick.. Chantix was …
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Journal Entry for December 22, 2006
December 22, 2006 1:06pm
My Story So Far.. For anyone who's interested, or new here... Beginning of November 2006, I tried to quit cold turkey: I had made a decision …
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Journal Entry for December 8, 2006
December 8, 2006 10:49am
OK, so I lied, LOL! No, I didn't lie. I just didn't last as long as I thought. I didn't smoke all day Monday, but then I ran out and got cigs that …
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Journal Entry for December 4, 2006
December 4, 2006 12:27pm
I am back in the saddle again. I left my ex-husband's house, and left the stinky-butts there with him (no, not the kids, the cigarettes! LOL!) And I …
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Journal Entry for December 3, 2006
December 3, 2006 9:20pm
I screwed up BIG BIG BIG time. On Wednesday night, on the way home at 9pm I went and bought a pack of cigarettes. Because I was going to email my xbf …
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Where oh where could Gabrielle BE? Long time no type my fine, feathered friend. I hope your holidays are warm and bright and that 2008 is simply great! Take good care and know you are LOVED. BE WELL.
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Close Smoking Addiction & Recovery
I quit smoking 2 days ago, mostly "cold turkey".. from 1.5 packs a day. Last two days, I had one or two cigarettes, and today I had none. I am white-knuckling it, but I'm determined to do it.
Treatments
- Hypnotherapy Not Working
- Tried this years ago. Did not work at all. Maybe it was the practitioner, or maybe I'm just not easily hypnotizable.
- Wellbutrin Not Working
- Tried this years ago. Didn't do a thing for me.
- Nicotine Patch Working / Worked
- This was by far the most effective treatment but I could not use it for more than a week due to severe allergic reaction.
- Nicotine Gum Somewhat Helpful
- This isn't nearly as effective as the patch, and it tastes awful, but it works in a pinch.
Close Codependency
Actually, I go back and forth with this issue. I'm not the classic co-dependent whose happiness or "okay-ness" depends on the actions of others. I don't manipulate. My problem is that I swing to the other side of the pendulum. I'm very INdependent, I don't ask anything of others if I can help it. I'm live & let live. I've had difficulty drawing the line w/family when they try to control. When I do, I feel guilty: feeling "responsible for others' feelings" UGH!
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Years ago, I got therapy from an excellent psychologist who designed the addictions counseling program @ UOP, he was an expert in codependency.
- 12 Step Program Working / Worked
- I've been an on & off attendee of various 12-step programs, and they do help, but I think it's time I made the commitment to stay.
Open ADHD / ADD
I've been on meds for ADHD for about 10 years now, has helped very much, but my thinking-style is still very much not changed so organization and planning etc is VERY much a problem for me!
Treatments
- Adderall Working / Worked
- Thank GOD for adderall! Much better than ritalin, imho!
Open Schizophrenia
Diagnosed originally with bipolar, but actually schizoaffective disorder. Have been on meds and stablized for 5 years.
Open Bipolar Disorder
Diagnosed originally with major depression, years later after 2 manic episodes that required hospitalization I was diagnosed finally with bipolar, but it's probably actually schizoaffective disorder. Have been on meds and stablized for 5 years. YAY!! I feel great!
Treatments
- Lithium Not Working
- I felt AWFUL on lithium
- Risperdal Working / Worked
- Risperdal has helped very much with the psychosis aspects, however I can only tolerate a very minute amount, one half milligram
- Topamax Working / Worked
- I LOVE Topamax! Been on it for 5 years and it's the best.
- Zyprexa Not Working
- For some reason, I just didn't feel good on this.
- Paxil Not Working
- I felt AWFUL on this - made me feel so so tired, zombie-like.
- Celexa Not Working
- This made me feel agitated.
- Effexor Working / Worked
- I've tried numerous antidepressents, this has worked the best for me!
