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  • About Me

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    LindsayAnn

    Female, 27
    WI, USA
    Member since February 21, 2007

    • About Me

      I was in a car accident 4 1/2 years ago and hardly a day passes that I don't think about that day. Ever since then I have suffered from chronic pain and had problems with insomnia. I am very lucky to be married to my best friend. I also have a great support system in my family. I think that's why I've managed to do as well as I have. It sure does get hard sometimes though. I'd really like to talk to some others who have had similar experiences to me.

      I was in a car accident 4 1/2 years ago and hardly a day passes that I don't think about that day. Ever since then I have suffered from chronic pain and had problems with insomnia. I am very lucky to be married to my best friend. I also have a great support system in my family. I think that's why I've managed to do as well as I have. It sure does get hard sometimes though. I'd really like to talk to some others who have had similar experiences to me.

    • Interests

      art, music, dogs, guinea pigs, counseling, TV and movies

      art, music, dogs, guinea pigs, counseling, TV and movies

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  • Journal

    • New photo and starting a blog

      Mood September 10, 2008 10:45pm

      Hey everyone, I just wanted to explain my new picture for a second.  I'm wearing a Harley Davidson shit from Taji, Iraq, where a buddy of …

    • Graduated!

      Mood September 10, 2008 10:23pm

      Well everyone, I finished graduate school and earned my masters in counseling.  It's hard to believe I finished.  I almost dropped out …
    • The latest

      Mood April 6, 2008 12:26am

      Due to missing so much school and work, I dropped my internship class and will resume it in the summer.  This means no graduation in May, but …
    • Journal Entry for February 20, 2008

      Mood February 20, 2008 12:00pm

      I know I've been non-existent on here and that's largely in part to graduate school.  I got an email with updates from Daily Strength …
    • Journal Entry for June 6, 2007

      Mood June 6, 2007 3:48pm

      I know it's been far too long since I've written.  I've been so focused on school.  I'm doing well.  I started going …

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    • Hug

      From Prairie October 11, 2008

      Hi! I saw your pic on Moab's page and just thought I'd drop a hug by to say you are GORGEOUS!!!! :) Hugs!

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      From Moab September 13, 2008

      HOw's Lindsay today?? hugs toyou, sweetheart

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      From Moab September 12, 2008

      You are so cute! Thank you for asking me to be your friend!! I have 3 children a little older than you. I hope the pain subsides and goes away for a very long,long time!!

    • I’m With You

      From KweebsLS September 12, 2008

      Just visited your blog... Heart-wrenching... Hugs and Mojo to you, Weebs

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      From Moab September 11, 2008

      Hey,I just saw you on Weebs page, and just wanted to say, WAY TO GO ON GETTING YOUR GRADUATE DEGREE!!! I have 9 master hours, and no more money to go further. I was an art teacher in a high school, and Michigan law requires teachers to have 18 hours by their 6th year of teaching. Mine runs out in Jan. I really do not want to teach right now, but hate to lose my certification. Anyways, kudos to you, I know how much hard work that is!!!hugs

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  • Goals

    Goal Completed on Sep 10, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Chronic Pain

      I suffer from chronic pain in my head, neck, shoulders, and back due to a car accident that I was in in 2002. I have tried many different treatments that haven't worked and now am focused on learning how to cope.

      Treatments

      Acupuncture Somewhat Helpful
      Relaxed me when there, but about 5 minutes after I left, I hurt again
      Cortisone (Injection) Not Working
      one session, didn't help
      Heat Somewhat Helpful
      sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't
      Hydrocodone Not Working
      Got it after my car accident. I've maybe used it 4 times over the past 4 1/2 years.
      Neurontin Somewhat Helpful
      Neurontin is the only thing that has somewhat given me relief.
      Physical Therapy Working / Worked
      Prolotherapy Not Working
      between 5 - 7 sessions
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I saw a trauma counselor for a while
      TENS Not Working
      Caused a flair-up
      Topamax Somewhat Helpful
    • Close Accidents

      4 1/2 years ago I was in a car accident and hardly a day passes that I don't think about it. I suffer from chronic pain in my head, neck, and back and have problems with insomnia.

    • Open Insomnia

      I was in a car accident 4 1/2 years ago and have suffered from chronic pain and insomnia ever since.

      Treatments

      Melatonin Not Working
      Cyclobenzaprine Not Working
      Lunesta Working / Worked
    • Open Back Pain

      I was in a car accident 4 1/2 years ago and have suffered from chronic pain and insomnia ever since. I have pain in my head, neck, shoulders, and entire back.

      Treatments

      Acupuncture Somewhat Helpful
      But in general, didn't work.
      Cortisone (Injection) Not Working
      I had one session of this...and my dad warned me not to have any more b/c Cortisone can deteriorate your muscles.
      Hydrocodone Somewhat Helpful
      Can help with pain, but makes me feel dizzy and hungover.
      Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
      Helps with my headaches sometimes. It just takes the edge off. I take 800 mg. when I need some relief.
      Physical Therapy Not Working
      I tried so much and nothing seemed to help.
      Traction Somewhat Helpful
      I really felt that my neck needed to be stretched out...so this was a little helpful, but hurt too. And it could give you vertigo.
    • Open Anxiety

      I have had social anxiety disorder since the 7th or 8th grade. My SAD is aggravated mostly by school. I also have anxiety with cars and traffic situations since my car accident 4 1/2 years ago.

      Treatments

      Breathwork Working / Worked
      Slowing down your breathing is so important.
      Prozac Working / Worked
      I take prozac for depression and anxiety and it does take the edge off.
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