22 years today
January 25, 2009 8:18am
Today, January 25th, 2009 I celebrate my 22nd year being sober as a recovering alcoholic. Through AA and a lot of help from friends and …
clarencesnsnowball 
4:55pm, February 13, 2009
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About Me
clarencesnsnowball
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About Me
My name is Clarence. I'm 59 years old. I was born in Kansas. It's been 19 months since my mom passed away. I miss her so much!!! Part of me died when she passed away. I am doing better.I still have my moments when it all comes back. I am on disibity for about 9 years and counting... I do some volinteer work in my community..
My name is Clarence. I'm 59 years old. I was born in Kansas. It's been 19 months since my mom passed away. I miss her so much!!! Part of me died when she passed away. I am doing better.I still have my moments when it all comes back. I am on disibity for about 9 years and counting... I do some volinteer work in my community..
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Interests
Walking and playing with Snowball, my sweet Chihuahua mix. Doing computer generated abstact artwork. Check out some of my pictures down on my profile page (my photos) I done just a few since my mom passed away. Pleae feel free to upload/download them. I enjoy sharing rhem!!! I have no problem with this. Music...I have over 1000 songs. Being on DS with my friends!!!, and Older movies!
Walking and playing with Snowball, my sweet Chihuahua mix. Doing computer generated abstact artwork.
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happy
January 17, 2009 12:23pm
I am so happy with all my friends on DS. You all have helped me in many ways and i am very grateful to all of you. Thanks for being …
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I'm back online!!!
January 7, 2009 6:11pm
I am so happy to be back online. I've missed all of you these past several days.
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Killed modem
January 7, 2009 1:23pm
I was moving my old bed out of the house because it was old, and I put my mom's bed in it's place, I accidently stepped on my modem and …
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the new year
December 28, 2008 12:42pm
I wish you all a Happy New Year!!! I'm doing pretty good now. My depression is low, I'm not suffering too much with anxiety and …
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Miss You
It's been so long since I have talked with you my dear friend Clarence.I pray that you are alright.You are such a kind and gentle man with a huge heart.I miss you.
Your friend always,maggie
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how are things?
Little Love
Hi Clarence. I miss you. I hope you and Snowball are doing well. :0)
Rainbow
hi clarence, I havent been on here too much in the past months, just swinging by to say hello and looked at all your pics. I love them all, really great, hugs and hope you're ok
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Hi Clarence, How are you and snowball ? We are concerned about you. Give us a shout out. Hugs......xoxo
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Support Groups
Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a ParentMy mom passed away on 6/17/07 I still miss her very much. Her name is Ruth. She was 82
Treatments
- Helping Others Working / Worked
- It takes my mind away from the pain and sorrow.
- Pets Working / Worked
- My 3 year old Chihuahua mix, Snowball is a great comfort to me!!! I don't know what I'd do without her. She's my little baby.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- From my friends
- Support Groups Working / Worked
- I attend a monthly support group
- Talking Working / Worked
- I tell everyones I know about my mom.
- Time Working / Worked
- Time heals. Thank God.
Close Anxiety
I suffered anxiety for many years
Treatments
- Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
- Breathwork Working / Worked
- Klonopin Working / Worked
- Works the best
Open Bipolar Disorder
I've been Bipolar since I was 12 or 13 years old...gotten worse over time
Treatments
- Group Therapy Working / Worked
- Haldol Working / Worked
- Seroquel Working / Worked
- Klonopin Working / Worked
- It takes the edge off especally when Im depressed at the same time
Open Financial Challenges
When my mom was alive, she bought the food and I paid the bills. Now I have to buy the food. It strains my budget.
Treatments
- Budgeting Working / Worked
- Starting to budget myself and live within my means.
- Cut Up Credit Cards Working / Worked
- Had to do it.
- Filing for Bankruptcy Working / Worked
- Did this in August 2005. 30000 dollars in debt.
Open Pet Bereavement
I lost 2 dogs. Buckwheat and Muppie. They were a great comfort to me, providing love, playfulness. and fun. I still to this day miss them.
Open Insomnia
I've had this since my early 30's
Treatments
- Ambien Somewhat Helpful
- Ativan Working / Worked
- Cyproheptadine Working / Worked
Open Alcoholism
self med. myself for 20 years drinking. Been sober since 1/25/87 as a recovering alcoholic.
Treatments
- 12 Step Program Working / Worked
- AA Meetings Working / Worked
- Antabuse Working / Worked
Open Prescription Drug Abuse
I have a problem with some of my many meds. I have a habit of taking more pills than precribed to me. Lomg time now.
Open Diabetes Type 2
mild form of Diabetes.
Treatments
- Dietary Modification Considering
- Eating Healthier Foods Considering
Open Paranoia
I've been paranoid most of my life. Sometimes I'm afraid to go out of the house. Being in public places ssometimes is difficult. I do most of my shopping like at 3 in the morning so I don't have to be around too many people. On and on!
Open Seasonal Affective Disorder
I've had SAD for as long as I can remember. Every year it's the same thing...bad depression. Just want to hibernate.
Open Loneliness
Been lonely much of my life. Since my mom passed away, I'm even more lonely. She was my main support.
Treatments
- Sleep Working / Worked
- I usually just sleep it off.
