Trying to figure things out
August 26, 2008 3:52pm
Well, I've been sorting my life's dilemas out.... trying to figure out how to achieve happiness and reduce stress. This is what I …
dreadaffodil
3:37pm, August 26, 2008
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About Me
dreadaffodil
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About Me
Hi, I'm a single mother. I enjoy watching sunsets, flower/fruit picking. Living in the moment and enjoying the simple things in life. I try to live my life like an on-going lesson, and learn from all my mistakes. Most of my ex-boyfriends were verbally abusive: I learned you should treat other’s as you want to be treated, how it feels to be treated like shit and which guys to avoid (the bad boys of course) I went through a nasty custody battle with my daughter’s father who was intent on stalking me and making my life complicated : So I learned how to file a restraining order and how to avoid psychos. I was treated for depression and Attention Deficit Disorder by my primary care physician with all sorts of medications : I learned that taking medications was not for me unless I wanted to live like a vegetable on crack, and I now have an in depth understanding about depression, and compassion for others suffering with depression. Of course ADD has enriched my life with challenges: I’m intent on helping other’s who have ADD/ADHD I’ve gained a lot of wisdom from my meth addiction which was my most challenging obstacle to overcome. At one point, I was homeless ( I use to make what I called ghetto lemonade where I would go pick lemons, grab some sugar packs from McDonalds and use someone’s front yard hose for water. I was also deathly sick (from undercooked meth ? ) and sleeping in an industrial storage unit and an automotive shop. For a few months, I was in and out of the ER, and of course in jail 3 times due to some bad decisions. (Of Course this isn’t everything… I should probably just write a book) What I learned from my meth addiction would probably take weeks for me to write. What I do know, is that everything I’ve been through has made me a better person. I have so much compassion for others, and a deeper appreciation for life itself.
Hi, I'm a single mother. I enjoy watching sunsets, flower/fruit picking. Living in the moment and enjoying the simple things in life. I try to live my life like an on-going lesson, and learn from all my mistakes. Most of my ex-boyfriends were verbally abusive: I learned you should treat other’s as you want to be treated, how it feels to be treated like shit and which guys to avoid (the bad boys of course) I went through a nasty custody battle with my daughter’s father who was intent on stalking me
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Interests
I'm an artist at heart, I love drawing when I have the time .... stained glass. I love cooking (not every night)swimming, beaches and sand castles..
I'm an artist at heart, I love drawing when I have the time .... stained glass. I love cooking (not every
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When does life get easier
August 14, 2008 5:25pm
I've been trying to forget my problems in my on going effort to stay positive and productive. I guess at some point, you have to remember and …
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Why Water?
August 7, 2008 3:22pm
We all know water is important for life, but who knew that not drinking enough water carries a long list of side effects including fatigue, …
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Wisdom for Thought
August 1, 2008 4:55pm
When going through life's challenges, I'm reminded of how important it is to stay positive. Usually when I go to sleep at night, I have …
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Putting off my chores again
July 28, 2008 9:02pm
I've been telling myself if I clean the house, it will somehow improve my mood. I have Attention Deficit Disorder..... can you tell? ha …
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Hey lady hope all is good with you. Write me back when you get a chance. xoxoxo
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Hey Drea, just stopping by to give you some flowers. Hope all is good. talk to you soon. xoxo
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Hey Drea how are you today? Hope you have a great weekend. xoxoxo
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Looks like you are from my old neck of the woods - I used to live in San Francisco in the late 80's and early 90's. My sponsor was just there too for the music festival. I sure do miss the weather - where I live it will be 107 today (although it is nice here too, just in different ways). Anyways, I hope you are doing well.
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Support Groups
Close Child Support & Custody
My daughter's 10 yrs old. Her father has been absent from her life until about a year ago. I'm happy that he finally wants to be a part of her life. If only it was for all the right reasons.He's more focused on trying to make my life difficult than trying to make my daughter's life a happy one. So, the court and mediation madness continues....
Close Meth Addiction & Recovery
I've been off meth for almost 15 months now. It wasn't easy, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. I'm a single mother, and I eventually found a women and childrens shelter that would take my daughter and I where I was able to get clean. ~ Drea
Treatments
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Working / Worked
- It was important to get support from other addicts
Open ADHD / ADD
I was diagnosed with ADD about 8 years ago. After numerous medications and insane side effects, I've decided to go all natural.
Treatments
- Adderall Somewhat Helpful
- It was the best medication I took, if I was to go back on medication it would be adderal XR
- Concerta Not Working
- it didn't work for me. I can't remember exactly what the side effects were, but it didn't work well for me
- Ritalin Not Working
- it made me fall asleep and uncontrollably twitch
- Wellbutrin Not Working
- It made me like a psycho worse medication I ever took in my life
Open Anxiety
I've suffered with general and social anxiety ever since I can remember.
Treatments
- Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
- see breathwork
- Breathwork Working / Worked
- anxiey,stress and anger all causes shallow breathing and raises blood pressure. deep breathing helps stop the chain reaction.
- Meditation Working / Worked
- it works and there's no side effects
- Paxil Working / Worked
- it worked great, but made me tired and sexually frustrated. Never stop taking it without tapering off. Wow thought I was dying
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Perceive things in a possitive way. there's always at least 2 ways to look at a sitation
- Valium Working / Worked
- it worked, but made me tired
- Xanax Working / Worked
- just took it at night
- Zoloft Not Working
- made me like a zombie
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depressiondepression has always been a problem for me. I'm doing better these days. Medications for me was more like a curse
Treatments
- Celexa Not Working
- didn't work
- Cymbalta Not Working
- didn't work
- Effexor Working / Worked
- didn't work
- Meditation Working / Worked
- much better than meds
- Paxil Working / Worked
- it worked but I didn't like being tired and sexually frustrated
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- much better than meds
- Prozac Not Working
- It's worked well for my brother and mother
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- it helps when someone understands what your going through
- Wellbutrin Not Working
- Drug from hell. made me psychotic
- Zoloft Not Working
- made me like a zombie. However, I know someone who does well on zoloft
Open Endometriosis
My doctor told me I had endometriosis last year. I'm getting a shot every month to kill my estrogen. I'm going through temporary menopause during this treatment.Now I know how my mom feels =)
Treatments
- Progesterone Working / Worked
- it helping with my cramps
Open Cataracts
I was diagnosed with a rare eye disease (pars planitis) about 10 years ago. The treatment for the disease can cause glaucoma and cataracts. I've had a cataract for a year or so.
Open Caregivers
I've been taking care of my mother who has a variey of health problems. She was hit by a car
Open Parenting 'Tweens (9-12)
My daughter is 10. I'm reading this great book on how to correct her backtalk
Treatments
- Patience Working / Worked
- patience is a virtue
Open Other Eye Problems
Type: OtherI was diagnosed with a rare eye disease (pars planitis) about 10 years ago. also near sided
Treatments
- Cortisone (Injection) Working / Worked
- it worked. I still hate the idea of even thinking about getting another shot in my eye
