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  • About Me

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    fibrofanny

    Female, 62
    Rochelle, IL, USA
    Member since February 12, 2008

    • About Me

      Looking for "friends & hugs" to share my feelings. Depressed, confused, disappointed, etc. Motto "kill them with kindness". No matter what someone has done to you, always be kind and loving - at some point it will be returned.

      Looking for "friends & hugs" to share my feelings. Depressed, confused, disappointed, etc. Motto "kill them with kindness". No matter what someone has done to you, always be kind and loving - at some point it will be returned.

    • Interests

      My husband's singing My grandchildren Family holidays Woodburning, crocheting, painting.

      My husband's singing My grandchildren Family holidays Woodburning, crocheting, painting.

  • Recent Activity

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  • Journal

    • Reality

      Mood November 5, 2008 9:58pm

      I've been spending a lot of time on DS. There are so many interesting people. There's so much kindness, love, respect and caring. That's why I …
    • No help to anyone!

      Mood October 30, 2008 11:11pm

      I can't believe it's been so long since I've been here! Typical me...the world's greatest (or worst) procrastinator. I start all kinds of things but …
    • Journal Entry for February 14, 2008

      Mood February 14, 2008 12:09am

       Happy Day!  I posted a message on Daily Strength last night.  Tonight when checking my email I had so many replies!  And, …

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  • Hugbook

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    • Hug

      From JULIAN666 December 25, 2008

      Merry Christmas!!! :)

    • Hug

      From JULIAN666 November 15, 2008

      Hey, how ya been? :)

    • Hug

      From susanX November 10, 2008

      Thanks, i'm trying to be strong, i've just had a bad Lupus flare up, but i'm getting stronger now. How you are doing well.

    • Hug

      From helsabot November 9, 2008

      Thank you so much, it means everything :)

    • Prayer

      From JULIAN666 November 4, 2008

      My prayers are with you too. "Kill them with kindness." LOL

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Fibromyalgia

      Diagnosed w/fibro about 12 years ago. 61 years old and "medically retired". Lack medical and family support; looking for people who understand.

      Treatments

      Cyclobenzaprine Working / Worked
      Helped for a time. No side effects.
      Effexor Not Working
      Took for depressiion. Did nothing for fibro. No side effects.
      Elavil Not Working
      Didn't really do anything. No side effects.
      Heat Somewhat Helpful
      Will help only as long as heat is applied.
      Neurontin Somewhat Helpful
      Relieves the "heaviness" but not the pain. No side effects.
      Ultram Somewhat Helpful
      Worked for a time. No side effects.
    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      Have had depression for many, many years with little or no relief. My therapist say it is chronic sadness; I'm NEVER happy about ANYTHING anymore.

      Treatments

      Celexa Working / Worked
      Has helped more thany anything else. No side effects.
      Effexor Somewhat Helpful
      Worked for several years but eventually get less and less. No side effects.
      Elavil Not Working
      Helped very little. Later used to help sleep. No side effects.
      Seroquel Working / Worked
      Use this for sleeping aid. Had to increase dosage, but it does work. No side effects.
      Trazodone Not Working
      No side effects.
      Wellbutrin Working / Worked
      Taking now. Increased dosage and added other meds. No side effects.
      Writing Somewhat Helpful
      Always starting a journal; never staying with it.
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