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About Me
jmbs
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About Me
I am a native Southern Californian and moved to the East Coast in 2005. I am a practicing Roman Catholic, have a wonderful 21 year-old son who is living on his own, and a precious 12 year-old beagle. I have a BA in Philosophy and a Minor in Anthropology from UCLA and an AA in Fashion Merchandising from Fullerton College, CA. I plan to start my own consulting business in the next two years.
I am a native Southern Californian and moved to the East Coast in 2005. I am a practicing Roman Catholic, have a wonderful 21 year-old son who is living on his own, and a precious 12 year-old beagle. I have a BA in Philosophy and a Minor in Anthropology from UCLA and an AA in Fashion Merchandising from Fullerton College, CA. I plan to start my own consulting business in the next two years.
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Favorite Quote: A TASK WITHOUT A VISON IS DRUDGERY. A VISION WITHOUT A TASK IS A DREAM. A TASK WITH A VISION IS VICTORY!
Favorite Quote: A TASK WITHOUT A VISON IS DRUDGERY. A VISION WITHOUT A TASK IS A DREAM. A TASK WITH A
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Hi, haven't heard from you in a long time. Hope you are doing well. xoxo-Anne
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been a long time, just wanted to say hi and how are you doing??
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Hi There! How have you been? Thank you so much for the hug! :) I am doing well! Very busy, but it is a good busy! I hope everything is going well! Lets catch up! Heather
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Hey good for you it really helps and what a great way to start the new year HUGS Mary
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Support Groups
Close Graves' Disease
I was diagnosed with Graves in September of 2005 after a 3 year bout with Hashimotos. The Eye Disease quickly followed. I noticed puffiness in Nov. 2005. I did the eye radiation in Jan 2006 and it's hard to tell how much of an impact it made. I am now looking into surgery to correct my eye muscles. Every day is a struggle with Graves! I am here to get and to give support to others who are suffering with this disease.
Treatments
- Methimazole Working / Worked
- Take a low dose of 5 mgs a day and is working well.
- PTU Not Working
- Liver enzymes went sky high
Close Hyperthyroidism
jmbs hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Healthy Eating
I gained 30 pounds due to Graves Disease during 2006. My metabolism was extremely high and I was constantly hungry. As my T4 and T3 levels went down with 5 mg. of Methimazole a day, I was able to lose all of the weight. Pilates, adding more protein, and cutting out processed foods, sugar, and certain fruits out of my diet were critical as well.
Treatments
- Organic Diet Working / Worked
- Mostly whole grains, protein (white meat only w/o antibiotics or pestisides) leafy greens, soy milk, special protein shake, apple pectin fiber drink, shiitake mushroom extract, cut out iodine rich foods, and cut down on fruit.
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- Pilates, lifting with light weights, fastwalking on treadmill at 3.4 for 15 minutes.
Open Breakups & Divorce
My husband and I recently separated. He is seeing a therapist for narcissistic personality disorder. Since he started treatment six months ago, his behavior has gotten much worse, not better. I really need some space to get centered and figure out what I want to do. Even though separation is a good thing, it's still so painful...
Treatments
- Leave Working / Worked
- Music Working / Worked
- Pets Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Reading Working / Worked
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Support Groups Working / Worked
- Talking Working / Worked
Open Codependency
I am a recovering Codpendent.
Treatments
- Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Working / Worked
- Music Working / Worked
- Pets Working / Worked
- Reading Working / Worked
- Talking Working / Worked
- \"Codependent No More\" Working / Worked
- I'm now reading Beyond Codependency. Excellent!!!! Must read for everyone!!!
