Lynnda

Open Single Parenting

My husband passed away when my son was 6 months old....actually...I was a single parent before that. My son is now 13 years old.

Open Sensory Integration Disorder

Son has SID and AS. He is 13 years old. I am also just so interested in SI...I am an OTA.

Treatments

Brushing Therapy Working / Worked

Helpful.

Occupational Therapy Working / Worked

They have done wonders for my sons progress. Actually...I was so impressed by them...I decided to get my AS in OTA myself.

Open Parenting Teenagers (12-18)

Son is 13

Treatments

Education (School) Working / Worked

Yes...sending him to school helps me to cope...lol..what does this treatment mean? Oh..but the side effects are numerous. ;O)

Patience Working / Worked

Difficult to stick with but necessary!

Open Other Heart Problems
Type: Heart Murmur

Not sure...I have a murmur, a bad ekg...a questionable echo that indicates slightly enlarged aortic base...still have to do more testing....I am hoping to read in this group and see if I can figure any of this out. I have intermittant symptoms such as syncope episodes, blue hands and feet, numb and tingly hands, feet and scalp, dizzy, blurred vision and an episode where I almost passed out. If you have any thoughts on what this all is....TELL ME!!!

Open Autism / Autism Spectrum

My 13 year old son has Asperger's

Open Healthy Relationships

I am looking to expand my circle of friends. I would like to cultivate more healthy relationships...both female friends and also someday a significant other.

Treatments

Couples Counseling Somewhat Helpful

Uh...yes..it was helpful. We broke up after it.

Patience Working / Worked

When isn't patience helpful?

Talking Working / Worked

Yes...bouncing ideas and opinions off of others is great...especially when others have a different perspective to offer.

Writing Somewhat Helpful

I'm not sure...I don't like to write so much for my own eyes. I like more interaction in my writing....DS works...if this can be included!

Open Adoption

I joined this group to hopefully help a young boy get adopted somehow. After reading around in the group...I realize it may be a good place for me as well. I was put into the foster care system at 1 month old....and adopted at 9. I recently located my birth mom...but have yet to contact her.

Open Family & Friends of Bipolar

Several family members of mine are bipolar...as well as a couple of friends. I would like to be able to understand them better. I would like support for these relationships.

Open Food Addiction

Eh...this is something I don't like to admit. I've joined to give and receive support. I especially go crazy with high glycemic indexed foods. I believe if I continue to eat the starchy white bready stuff that I will be on my way to get Diabetes.

Treatments

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Not Working

Eh...it was weird. I didn't feel comfortable there. I went to a meeting or two and no more.

Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

I'm trying to lose 40lbs and keep it off for life through a healthy eating plan for life. (not a temporary fix)

Treatments

Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked

Of course this works! The hard part is relearning how to cook and building these habits.

Physical Exercise Working / Worked

Yes...going to the gym also curbs my apetite.

Slim-Fast Not Working

Did this as a teen. Horrible! Probably not safe...gave me big stomach cramps and made me jittery and caused palpitations.

South Beach Diet Considering

I haven't done enough research on this but it appears that it is a very healthy way to eat for life.

Weight Watchers Somewhat Helpful

I loved the people...but I hit a plateau that I couldn't overcome...lasted months...then I quit.

Open Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

? Issues with my heart are undiagnosed...maybe it is AFib?