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    About Me

    I was molested around the age of 11 by my Aunt's Ex-Husband. I have been living with Depression and Anxiety since at least the age of 12, maybe younger. I hid it from everyone, even my Parents. Many times I wanted to kill myself, but there was never enough pills around. I continued to hide my depression and anxiety through the years..along with the sexual abuse (my silence cost someone else their innocence) Eventually, I married and was lucky enough to have two beautiful children. Through the last 10+ years I have had marital problems, money problems and issues with my husbands side of the family. In 2005 I was (I now know) misdiagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis. We moved to FL. in Aug. of 2006 and since then I have been through 2 Rheumatolagists, and I am on my third. I have finally found someone who is determined to find out what is really wrong with me. After checking myself into the hospital voluntarily, I recently spent 9 days in the Psyciatric Ward of the hospital. I am doing better now than I was but still have a long way to go. I just found out that I have severe Osteo-Arthritis in my back & hips, along with Herniated Discs. They also used the term 'Defused Degenerate Osteo Arthritis'.

    Interests

    Listening to the sound of my childrens laughter, Hockey, Losing myself in a book, love to Dance, Listening to Music, Going to the Beach, Watching Movies (at home & at the theater. I love to laugh...

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    • Present

      From rever December 24, 2008

      Merry Christmas to you and the kids, stay blessed. Rever

    • Get Well Soon!

      From angelwinks December 8, 2008

      thinking of you,hugs

    • Moment of Peace

      From angelwinks November 28, 2008

      I pray you are doing well. blessing

    • Prayer

      From angelwinks November 20, 2008

      Hope you are doing ok.I do understand how you are feeling cause I am in that place myself right now too.I am fighting it everyday though. I have been noticing that I have been distancing myself from alot of people in my life right now and the things I used to like to do.I know it is hard but we have to be strong. Hope to hear from you soon . Take care and LOTSA HUGS!!!!!

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      From Deejs November 10, 2008

      I think of you often..hope you are ok...love Dee

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    60 %

    Goal End Date is Aug 11, 08 151 days ago.

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    50 %

    Goal End Date is Aug 4, 08 158 days ago.
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    • Close Arthritis

      I have severe Osteo arthritis in my lower back, both hips and a herniated disc.

      Treatments

      Pain Management Clinic Too Soon to Tell
      I had my first Epidural Steroid today 6/27/08 Here's hoping it works!
    • Close Sexual Abuse

      PinkFlower9804 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I have been living with Depression since about the age of 12

      Treatments

      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
      Writing Too Soon to Tell
      I started journaling while in the hospital, but haven't really done it since coming home.
      Zoloft Somewhat Helpful
      Now on 150mg. I think this is starting to help
    • Open Healthy Sex

      really love sex..and want it all the time

      Treatments

      Patience Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Self-Injury

      I ahve thought about cutting, but have managed to keep from doing this. I do bite, punch, poke myslef with tacks and pull my hair. I pick at my head till it bleeds, then when it starts to heal, I pick again until bleeding.

    • Open Healthy Relationships

      Treatments

      Patience Considering
      Talking Considering
    • Open Anxiety Disorders in Children

      My 9yr. old daughter has been diagnosed with a Huge Anxiety Disorder & Selective Mutism.

    • Open Parenting 'Tweens (9-12)

      PinkFlower9804 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Short Stature

      My 4yr old son has been diagnosed with a pituitary gland problem where his does not produce enough HGH. Right now, he is the size of about a 2yr. old

      Treatments

      Growth Hormone Considering
      We are heading to his specialist on May 1st. to find out if he will be going on HGH.
    • Open ADHD / ADD

      My 9yr. old daughter is being tested for ADD through her school and also a psychologist.

      Treatments

      Patience Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Degenerative Disc Disease

      I just got my MRI results and found out that I have severe Osteo Arthritis with dehydraton of the spinal fluid in multiple spots in my back and neck.

    • Open Degenerative Joint Disease

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