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About Me
oakdragon
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About Me
Teenage boy trapped in a (past) middle aged body. Trying to find the dream I want to make a reality; but traveling through the shadows of depression from time to time. I'm gay, and very self accepting after years of struggle. I have a partner of over 20 years. I'm a spiritual explorer at this time in my life. I believe God is expressed in myriad ways, not the least of which are acts and words of kindness. The power of any faith, to me is not measured by its doctrines but in the kind of people it produces. Fear-based faith breeds a stinginess of spirit, a harshness of heart and violent tendencies; a love-based religion breeds compassion, understanding, patience, and at the very least, tolerance. May it be so for all of us.
Teenage boy trapped in a (past) middle aged body. Trying to find the dream I want to make a reality; but traveling through the shadows of depression from time to time. I'm gay, and very self accepting after years of struggle. I have a partner of over 20 years. I'm a spiritual explorer at this time in my life. I believe God is expressed in myriad ways, not the least of which are acts and words of kindness. The power of any faith, to me is not measured by its doctrines but in the kind of people it
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Interests
cross cultural anthropology/mythology ; family history ; fantasy / sci fi ; friends; art; sculpting
cross cultural anthropology/mythology ; family history ; fantasy / sci fi ; friends; art; sculpting
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Hugbook
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I know you're probably on the road, but just stopped by to say "hi" and safe travels. Hugs!
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Hug
Almost Halloween! We're carving pumpkins tonight. Bought the candy today. Hope you're doing good and getting some well deserved rest!!!
Prayer
Oak,please pray for me ....can't get into in right now,but I may have 2 move again.
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I miss you. Let me know how u r doing.
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I’m With You
Gonna get down the Halloween decor pretty soon -- carved a pumpkin yet? I hope you're feeling a bit better. Thinking of you!
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Support Groups
Close Bipolar Disorder
May just be monopolar, so not sure if I should be here. I do have occasional "up" manic times but really I am almost always in a state of minimal depression with bouts of deeper long term depression. Lately though it is scaring me because I can't concentrate enough at work to get my job done. This has never happened before. My brain is just in a fog. My job requires a lot of reading and writing... and I just can't do it... so then I start to also be anxious. Also, have trouble sleeping.
Treatments
- Lamictal Working / Worked
- This stopped me from going into the really deep depression... but I got a rash on my face and had to stop taking it. I've been wondering if I should ask to try again? It made me stable I think, but frankly I want something that will stop this constant "minimal" depression and pain. It isn't right.
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionPretty much always have a "minimal" depression which I live control with therapy and meds... but it never really goes away. I mostly have been satisfied that my treatment has lessened the frequency and duration of the deep spiraling depression... But recently, I am locked in a brain fog.. 2 weeks now. It is impacting my job, so now I'm anxious as well.
Treatments
- Effexor Somewhat Helpful
- Maybe, hard to say as I also take Welbutrin and testosterone
- Lamictal Working / Worked
- Therapist thinks I may be either monopolar or bipolar. I still dont understand the difference between monopolar and depression. In any case Lamictal has also been found to help depression and I do think it helped keep me from spiraling but I got a rash and had to stop. Wonder if it might be safe to try again?
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- I have had therapy for about the last 20 years off and on with the same therapist. he has really helped me learn to control the "situational" depression; but frankly at this point I truly think I just need to find the right medication.
- Wellbutrin Somewhat Helpful
- I still have that "minimal" type of depression constantly. It never stops. It is like "white noise"... however Wellbutrin does seem to help with the "spiraling".
- Zoloft Not Working
- Stopped using this, it didn't really seem to help; switched to Wellbutrin.
Open Sleep Apnea
I was recently diagnosed with mild-moderate sleep apnea. Just got the CPAP machine.
Treatments
- CPAP Too Soon to Tell
- Only have had it 2 days so just can't tell. I am learning about how to adjust the straps (too tight or too loose).
Open Impotence & Erectile Dysfunction
Hi, I'm 48, struggled with life long depression, or so I thought. The last 2 years increasingly fatigued, put on Wellbutrin, Effexor, but really didn't do the trick. Finally got my testosterone tested, turns out it was low. Now am on Androgel. It has worked wonders! But am waiting for the shoe to drop.
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