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  • About Me

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    amberL

    Female, 31, Divorced
    wynnewood, OK, USA
    Member since March 17, 2008

    • About Me

      I am an alcoholic/addict. I am bipolar. I have been sober now for 8 months. I have been off meth going on 9 yrs. Clean off pot and pills for 8 months, too. I am going through divorce. My ex husband kidnapped my daughter in January of this year. The courts are helping with that. I get her on weekends. Long story. Lots of false accusations. I am coping very well now. I am not on meds.

      I am an alcoholic/addict. I am bipolar. I have been sober now for 8 months. I have been off meth going on 9 yrs. Clean off pot and pills for 8 months, too. I am going through divorce. My ex husband kidnapped my daughter in January of this year. The courts are helping with that. I get her on weekends. Long story. Lots of false accusations. I am coping very well now. I am not on meds.

    • Interests

      working on cars, rescuing animals from abuse and neglect, i enjoy helping people, motorcycles, camping, hunting, fishing, anything outdoors.

      working on cars, rescuing animals from abuse and neglect, i enjoy helping people, motorcycles, camping,

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  • Journal

    • Damn confused.....

      Mood September 16, 2009 7:33pm

      I am 8 months pregnant, by my first love. I'm going through divorce, my ex took my daughter from me, been hell. When my ex kidnapped my daughter, …

    • Journal Entry for April 17, 2009

      Mood April 17, 2009 2:11pm

      My ex husband, kidnapped my daughter after a visit in january. I left him, and he thought if he took her from me that I would come back. I …
    • I FUCKING HATE LIFE AND DEATH!!!!!

      Mood December 31, 2008 8:33pm

      I good friend died, also my neices' grandmother died who I have no way of talking to. my friend had been clean for 6 yrs. he was …
    • I'm ready for divorce.

      Mood November 3, 2008 2:40pm

      This is my first marriage and I tried for years to make it work. He's mean, I start drinking again when he starts his shit. I'm turning into …
    • Don't drown the jerk!!!

      Mood June 21, 2008 2:22pm

      I'm going on vacation sunday! Gonna float the Illinois with my daughter and hubby! I gonna be sober (he won't be!!!) and I'm gonna relax. …

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      From russ77 October 12

      I see you have the orange face up..are you okay? BIG BIG HUGS!! And of course,always here 4 ya':)

    • Miss You

      From russ77 October 4

      How are you? It's been awhile!! I've missed ya'!Big hugs to a great friend:)!!

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      From russ77 September 19

      That's awesome you get to see your daughter this w/e..It sure makes my week.Well,ya know what my friend You rock &...HUUUUGE HUGS!!!

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      How have you been?I've missed talking!!

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  • Goals

    Progress

    55 %

    Goal End Date is May 8, 08 566 days ago.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Alcoholism

      Treatments

      12 Step Program Working / Worked
      for awhile, it really worked. especially when you're in a rehab. But, when you're out it's a different story.
      AA Meetings Somewhat Helpful
      I realized I didn't want my problem ending up like some of the people I heard. One guy, ran over his neighbors daughter. she died. He had to look at those parents everyday. and drive past that street, everyday! It was horrible to see that man get so upset, and see the whole room get upset. There were alot of stories like that.
      Cold Turkey Working / Worked
      Has been working. I've tried to drink, I just can't. If I tried when I was angry or depressed, then, I probably could. I have a 6 year old, so I HAVE TO stay sober. I don't want her going through the things I have.
      Detox Working / Worked
      Worked while I was in there. It felt kind of like being brainwashed and put on meds.
      Willpower Working / Worked
      Having my daughter made me wake up and quit many things. I was running a pretty wild life there for years. There's alot of days I will never remember or get back.
    • Close Anxiety

      I've battled anxiety for all of my life. It really takes over. I get to where I don't even go get the mail or go to the store. I can't step in a big store like wal-mart or target. My chest starts to feel tight, I get angry, My stomach starts churning. Sometimes I start crying. That hasn't happened for awhile, I stay away from stressful places. It runs in the family, I don't really understand why we're so messed up by simple things people take for granted. Like going out.

      Treatments

      Breathing Exercises Somewhat Helpful
      about passed out, I end up holding my breathe!
      Klonopin Working / Worked
      I was on klonopin for about a year, it did help alot. But I always end up quitting my meds. It's been years since I've taken meds.
      Paxil Not Working
      It seemed to bring out my depression more. I became suicidal, angry, it all became worse. I was forced on paxil,imipromine,klonopin,meleril,zoloft,depacote,and many others.
      Valium Working / Worked
      Worked really well, until I began taking to many.I had to give them up so it didn't become a big problem.
      Xanax Working / Worked
      They work well, better than valium. They seemed to calm me faster and in a different way.
      Zoloft Not Working
      They had screwy side effects, I felt like a different persons I didn't like.
    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I have had depression my whole life. Recently I am getting worse. I thought I was happy. Then in one day, It all crashed. I've cried all day for two days. I feel as if I've lost control! I need help. I can't do it alone anymore. It's to hard.

      Treatments

      Paxil Not Working
      did not work, needed support also
      Prozac Somewhat Helpful
      I was young on it. I don't know how it would affect me now.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      worked, but I've not seen a doc in 8 years. I deal with it alone.
      Support from Friends & Family Not Working
      My husband gets angry and drunk, he makes fun of me for being depressed.
      Writing Working / Worked
      Works well, It lets me vent, I get a little better with every push of a button. Or pen stroke.
      Zoloft Somewhat Helpful
      It did help some, The system here doesn't give you much counseling options. I need that
    • Open Self-Injury

      I'm almost thirty and I just realized I am a still a self harmer. I am addicted to tattoos and piercings. I haven't cut in over 10 years. But it took on other forms. When I was younger, they thought I was suicidal and homicidal. No, just enjoyed the release of my pain. Take my mind off it.

      Treatments

      Outpatient Treatment Program Working / Worked
      Worked wile I was in there. Once I was out, out came the razors.
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      I went through 15 years of therapy, I didn't like going to an office and telling some high paid person to tell me I had issues when I already knew! Then they would ask me what I thought would solve this!! I thought they went to college for this shit!
      Tattoos Working / Worked
      I haven't cut in a decade, but I've got a several tats, piercings, They substitute. in a few eeks I'm heading back to the tat shop!
    • Open Marijuana Addiction & Recovery

      I was conceived high, born high and still high. I could roll at three. Arrested at 11 for selling. I haven't been arrested in 10 years! Knock on wood!!!

      Treatments

      Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Working / Worked
      worked cuz I was in rehab
    • Open Family & Friends of Bipolar

      I was diagnosed bipolar at 11. I have dealt with it pretty well, compared to my mother. She has a severe case of bipolar disorder. It has ravaged my life for over 25 years. I deal with every up and down of hers. It brings me down a lot. I also have another family member who is bipolar. It's very hard to struggle with others issues.

    • Open Prescription Drug Abuse

      I have an issue with pills. Pain pills, muscle relaxers, anti anxiety meds. I seem to feel "normal" and happy. Not depressed or angry. I notice I am taking more and more.I love somas and xanax, valium, etc... Have since I started drugs at 12.

    • Open Meth Addiction & Recovery

      when I was 15, my friends mom gave us dope. I smoked it for awhile, then started snorting, then it came to where everybody I knew was shooting dope. I then became a junkie at 16. This went on till I was 22. I wrote thousands of dollars in hot checks, stole from family, didn't matter. I was lost.

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