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  • About Me

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    texasgypsy

    Female, 35
    Albuquerque, NM, USA
    Member since January 24, 2008

    • About Me

      I a 33 year old wife and mother of 4. I have 2 biological children- a girl 4 and a boy 7 and 2 step children- a girl 5 and a son 21. I'm learning how to cope with a lifetime of anxiety and depression disorders. The recent events in my life that include quite a few moves, abusive relationships, a divorce and remmariage that came with 2 more children plus a failing career, all have combined to send me over the edge. I am really looking to get some support to help me over these hurdles. My family and friends love me but this is not something any of them can relate to. I'm suppose to be much more succesful than I have been and much stronger than I am.

      I a 33 year old wife and mother of 4. I have 2 biological children- a girl 4 and a boy 7 and 2 step children- a girl 5 and a son 21. I'm learning how to cope with a lifetime of anxiety and depression disorders. The recent events in my life that include quite a few moves, abusive relationships, a divorce and remmariage that came with 2 more children plus a failing career, all have combined to send me over the edge. I am really looking to get some support to help me over these hurdles. My family and

    • Interests

      Writing, volunteering and eventually becoming a mentor to other young women who struggle with depression, anxiety, low self esteem and abuse.

      Writing, volunteering and eventually becoming a mentor to other young women who struggle with depression,

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  • Journal

    • Making Progress

      Mood March 15, 2008 11:55am

      I realized after a passing comment from my husband that I am in fact making progress. 

      A few days ago I was recounting my morning with the kids …

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    • Journal Entry for January 31, 2008

      Mood January 31, 2008 2:25pm

      My goal is to be a happy person.  Today I decided I am going to do just one thing to make me feel good about myself.  The thing I decided …

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    • Hug

      From kweeks2006 January 18

      hello and how are you doing? I see your goal is going great, it is almost completed. Have a great day.

    • Hug

      From lopeznewmexico May 10, 2008

      hey there! just wanted to see how you are, i haven't heard from you in a long time!

    • High Five

      From heaveyheart April 10, 2008

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      From Hellclaw March 27, 2008

      I haven't been able to find the email you sent. What email address was it sent under? I want to be sure not to delete it by mistake.And, thank you!

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      From MaryannDB March 20, 2008

      HAPPY SPRING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Keep Smiling, Maryann

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  • Goals

    Progress

    20 %

    Goal End Date is Jan 25, 09 310 days ago.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Anxiety

      Ever since I was a young child, I remember being incredibly axious and fearful. I had constant stomache and headaches, was over emotional and even had itchy skin out of nervousness. When I had my first child, my mental health spiraled out of control. I went into a deep depression and full blown anxiety took over. I now have regular panic attacks that are debilitating and feel so anxious I rarely sleep. I am beyond exhausted both physically and mentally.

      Treatments

      Meditation Working / Worked
      I am a Christian and I know prayer is actually the key to these issues. I pray all day, every day and it does help me through things.
      Paxil Working / Worked
      I know I took this for a short time but it was many years ago and I can't remember if it worked or what side effects it had.
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      It works well when I can keep my mind on the right stuff but the trick is keeping my mind on the right stuff long enough and consistently enough. Most of the time, I wind up going back into my negative thought patterns.
      Xanax Working / Worked
      The drug was great for helping me relax enough to sleep but after an attempted overdose, the doctor took me off.
      Zoloft Not Working
      The side effects were too hard on my body. I was very nauseated all the time and had feelings of lightheadedness. It also made me even more anxious and affected my sleep.
      Celexa Too Soon to Tell
      This is the medication I recently began taking and I am not sure of its effectivness yet.
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