Still alive-- and waiting for WARM WEATHER!
March 1, 2008 2:18pm
Hello to everyone-
Yes, I am still among the living- just haven't been on this site for a while. I've been pretty down lately, and the …
Shadowdancer
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About Me
Shadowdancer
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About Me
I'm 35, and overall pretty content with my life. I've got a great job in research (technical field), own a beautiful house in the country on 10 acres, and have many (MANY) wonderful kids (pets for those non-animal people). I have really worked on "me" in the last few years, and have a pretty decent level of self esteem and confidence. It can be shaken, but it seems like it takes less and less time to rebound!
I'm 35, and overall pretty content with my life. I've got a great job in research (technical field), own a beautiful house in the country on 10 acres, and have many (MANY) wonderful kids (pets for those non-animal people). I have really worked on "me" in the last few years, and have a pretty decent level of self esteem and confidence. It can be shaken, but it seems like it takes less and less time to rebound!
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Interests
My kids (meow, woof woof)Hiking, camping, hand drumming, medievel re-enactment, photography, nature, reading, horseback riding.
My kids (meow, woof woof)Hiking, camping, hand drumming, medievel re-enactment, photography, nature,
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Recent Activity
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Journal
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Journal Entry for August 5, 2007
August 5, 2007 12:04pm
Hi all~
Yes, I'm still alive and kickin'! Sorry I havent' posted in a while- stuff has been going on, but nothing all that …
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Journal Entry for June 10, 2007
June 10, 2007 7:32pm
Another great weekend!
Today was my day of rest- haha. Did some laundry, sat in the sun. Should have mowed the grass... but it was …
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Journal Entry for June 3, 2007
June 3, 2007 7:04pm
What a busy weekend.
Saturday I went hiking some trails with a friend, wandered around a very interesting mound site in the middle of the …
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Journal Entry for May 31, 2007
May 31, 2007 10:52pm
WOW--- We have COLOR now!!! Wooo HOOO!
and smilies! NOW how can anyone be feeling down with all these new toys!!
I LOVE …
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Merry Christmas, Shadowdancer. MikeMT
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HAPPY MAY DAY!
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I'm back! lol Just wanted to say hi & see how you're doing. Miss talking with ya.
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Lots of love flowing your way.
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Snowman
Happy Holidays Lady! I hope the holiday season is full of magic and hope for you and that the New Year brings you nothing but cheer. Miss your words, come back soon! BE WELL.
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Support Groups
Close Breast Cancer
I'm on the sidelines- my mom (and best friend)was diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer in 2002. She is cancer free now! I'm joining just to keep informed.
Close Depression
I guess I've been dealing with depression on and off for many years. I do take meds for it that seem to work well for me. Doesn't seem to do a lot for the social anxiety though.
Treatments
Open Anxiety
I did a self-diagnosis a long time ago and came up with social anxiety. This was confirmed about a year ago by a psychologist I had to see because of some work problems. I take celexa for depression, but I don't really think it does anything for the anxiety. I do try hard to "force" myself into situations that aren't really in my comfort zone, and pat myself on the back when I "survive". I think pushing myself has been the best treatment so far. That and support from friends and family.
Treatments
- Lexapro Somewhat Helpful
- Not sure it did much for the anxiety, but helped with the depression. It had side effects that I didn't like, so I switched to celexa.
- Paxil Not Working
- The worst experience I've even had with medication!
- Celexa Working / Worked
- Seems to help a lot with the depression... not sure it does anything for the anxiety. Finding a medication that works is tough, I guess.
Open Healthy Sex
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