On My Own!
May 15, 2008 4:57pm
I made it to my first therapy session all on myn own today! I'm pretty proud of myself! Now that PMS hell week is over I hope to update my …
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cheypam444
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About Me
cheypam444
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About Me
I'm brand new to this site. I hope to make some friends to chat with about things like dogs, depression and mental health issues.
I'm brand new to this site. I hope to make some friends to chat with about things like dogs, depression and mental health issues.
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Interests
Chihuahuas, making dog clothes, sewing, chatting online with compassionate people looking for someone to talk to like me.
Chihuahuas, making dog clothes, sewing, chatting online with compassionate people looking for someone
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Thank You to my Hysterectomy Group people!
May 4, 2008 7:36pm
I left this note in the Hysterectomy Survivors Board message for those of you that answered my question...Thank you so much for your answers. The …
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Fibriods or no fibroids that is the question.
May 2, 2008 4:20pm
Well here it is Friday and I wanted to update all of you. I still don't have answers to what happened with my Sister on Tuesday but I posted this …
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Here is what just happened...
April 29, 2008 3:14pm
Here is what just happened. It should be good news but I found it devastating. My Sister called me mellowdramatic to top it off. That was the worst …
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hey I'm new and scared to even join this group but i saw your how do i stop the craving and that's me I'm already in a drug rehab but recently my spouse spilled the beans in a counseling session i was sohurt and embarased but i need help because im so ashamed its good to know someone else understands there so much shame with this mayby you can offer some insight please drop me a note thanks and good luck
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Where are you? Are you ok? please respond soon. Blessings. xo
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Praying we will hear from you soon. Prayers and blessingsl mary
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You're such a wonderful friend, a blessing so special and rare. To have a friend like you is an answer to a prayer. So this brings the most loving thank you for all of your warm, caring ways, And hopes God will bless you forever with the brightest and happiest days. Have a safe and wonderful weekend. Love, Teresa
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Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way. Blessings. love and hugs.
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Support Groups
Close Bipolar Disorder
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder about 10 years ago and really still haven't found the perfect combination of treatment options to overcome the highs and lows.
Treatments
- Abilify Somewhat Helpful
- Ativan Working / Worked
- Celexa Not Working
- Geodon Working / Worked
- It helps me not to fixate on what I see in the mirror and stops me from being so critical and stops me from obsessing about everything. I'll never go off my Geodon as long as I live it's a miracle!
- Lamictal Not Working
- Lithium Not Working
- Topamax Not Working
- Wellbutrin Somewhat Helpful
- Vitamin D Working / Worked
- Recently I bought a "Full Spectrum" light 60 watt from a petstore (they are for reptiles) they help your body make vitamin D naturally which helps with depression and fatigue. I sit under it in bed about 15 minutes at a time when I am feeling blue and it really seems to have an immediate pick me up effect. Try it, my Doctor recommended it to me and I like it. Pam
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Writing Working / Worked
Close Depression
I'm new my name is Pam
Treatments
- Celexa Not Working
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- Cymbalta Not Working
- Effexor Somewhat Helpful
- Geodon Working / Worked
- Lexapro Not Working
- Paxil Not Working
- Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
- Prozac Not Working
- Psychotherapy Not Working
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Trazodone Working / Worked
- Wellbutrin Somewhat Helpful
- Writing Somewhat Helpful
- Zoloft Not Working
- Vitamin D Working / Worked
- Recently I bought a Full Spectrum light 60 watt from a petstore they are for reptiles they help your body make vitamin D which helps naturally with depression and fatigue. I sit under it in bed about 15 minutes at a time when I am feeling blue and it really seems to have an immediate pick me up effect. Try it my Doctor recommended it to me and I like it. Pam
Open Alcoholism
I am a recovering alchoholic with 1 year one month and 6 days sober! It's so hard lately,it really is one day at a time still.
Treatments
- 12 Step Program Not Working
- AA Meetings Not Working
- Ativan Somewhat Helpful
- Cold Turkey Working / Worked
- Outpatient Treatment Program Working / Worked
- Sleep Somewhat Helpful
- Trazodone Working / Worked
- Willpower Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Writing Somewhat Helpful
Open Sciatica
I've had sciatica for over 20 years. I'm lucky to have flare ups only every year or so. When it does flare up I make an appt. with my Chiropractor as soon as possible and thank God it always works!
Treatments
- Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
- I take large doses of any NSAID until I can get to my Chiropractor for an adjustment.
- Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
- He turns me on my side puts one knee bent up near my stomach and kind of twists me as he pushes down. It hurts even more for about 3 days after the adjustment then the pain is completely gone. This has worked for me every single time Ive had a flare up.
- Psychotherapy Considering
- Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
- Writing Too Soon to Tell
Open Eating Disorders
Type: AnorexiaI first became anorexic at 17 when a boyfriend left me and I thought if I just lost some weight he'd come back, My family life was so insane at the time(that's a story in itself)My life was out of my control and my eating habits were thwe only control I had. Back then not much was known about anorexia so not much was done. I was 17 then I'm 44 now and in the middle of another round with Anna my friend. Some days I LOVE being super skinny some other days I just feel fat.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Not Working
- Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
- Writing Not Working
- Geodon Working / Worked
Open Chronic Pain
I'm only 44 but feel like I'm 80! I've been checked for almost everything but to no avail. The last Doc said it was due to my depression. Another said it might be due to fibroids and ovarian cysts and that when I have my hysterectomy I should feel better. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and put on Lyrica but I won't take it because it makes you gain weight. I'd rather have the pain than gain weight!(See my profile to find out I'm anorexic) so this is a big deal to me.
Treatments
- Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
- Lyrica Considering
- Marijuana Somewhat Helpful
- Meditation Not Working
- Naproxen Somewhat Helpful
- Nerve Blocks Somewhat Helpful
- Neurontin Not Working
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy Not Working
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Writing Not Working
Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
I was abused both emotionally and sexually as a child and as an adult. I pushed it down inside me and let it eat away at me. I'm finally just now talking about it in therapy. I am hopeful that I can get my life under control.
Treatments
- Art Somewhat Helpful
- Effexor Not Working
- Music Somewhat Helpful
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Rape Counseling Working / Worked
- Reading Not Working
- Supportive Care Somewhat Helpful
- Talking Working / Worked
- Ativan Working / Worked
- Calms me down and makes me less jumpy.
Open Physical & Emotional Abuse
My story is hard for me to tell.I'll keep it brief for now then add more later. I had severe physical aboue as a child then sexual abuse as a teen and adult. I suffered 13 years of emotional and physical abuse from my ex-Husband that left scars that won't ever heal. I'm in therapy for PTSD and other issues. I pray everyday for peace in my soul. Just a little, just for a little while.
Treatments
- Abuse Counseling Somewhat Helpful
- Art Working / Worked
- Divorce Working / Worked
- Forgiveness Somewhat Helpful
- Leave Somewhat Helpful
- Music Somewhat Helpful
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Talking Somewhat Helpful
- Ativan Working / Worked
- It helps to calm me when I get a panic attack.
Open Hysterectomy
I am not sure if I need a hysterectomy yet I have a few questiona about fibroids if someone can help me out.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Too Soon to Tell
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Writing Somewhat Helpful
