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  • About Me

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    smrtcookie

    USA
    Member since April 24, 2008

  • Recent Activity

    October 29

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  • Journal

    • Its only a few days away...

      Mood September 7, 2008 11:23am

      So I have surgery scheduled for the 12th! Right around the corner. I am very nervous and stressed. I have so many things to do and it seems like not …

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    • Prayer

      From SUICIDALNOMORE October 26

      Hey,

      I really like your avatar photo. The puppy is so adoreable. I pray that everything works out well for your dad. If you need someone to listen or to talk to I'm here for you. Take care and God Bless you always.

      Love and Hugs,

      Chris

    • Prayer

      From tonio45 October 21

      I hope you and your dad are doing much better

    • Celebration

      From jhenson277 October 14

      hot damn..cured huh?..thats tremendous..so happy for you..

    • Hug

      From Zeek1 October 5

      Smartcookie I have been practicing my mall manners for the next time we chat. Hope all is well with you and your boyfriend's cute doggy.

    • Congrats

      From jhenson277 October 4

      glad to see you are doing well..I had my aortic valve replced, got an infrction and nearly died..
      doing fine now except for copd..

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Scoliosis

      I am a young woman with a severe curvature of the spine. I am looking to meet some new people who may have some things in common with me. I would like to hear other people's stories as far as methods of treatment, etc. I am currently considering surgery. Feel free to send me a message. :-)

      Treatments

      Brace Somewhat Helpful
      Didn't use it long enough to make a positive impact. Very painful and awkward.
    • Close Anxiety

      I am here because I am hoping to meet some new people dealing with similar issues so we can help each other through them. This will help us all gain a better understanding of ourselves and others.

      Treatments

      Ativan Too Soon to Tell
      just took it once, seemed to help short term
      Breathing Exercises Not Working
      not too effective
      Lexapro Not Working
      made me want to fall asleep everyday!!
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      once in awhile this works
      Xanax Working / Worked
      took a half of one, once, seemed to clear up my mind completely
    • Open Arrhythmias
      Type: Tachycardia

      I am here because I am hoping to meet some new people dealing with similar issues so we can help each other through them. This will help us all gain a better understanding of ourselves and others.

      Treatments

      Diltiazem Too Soon to Tell
      just started taking it, used to take metotoprol and it made me incredibly sleepy so hopefully this is better!
      Metoprolol Somewhat Helpful
      worked but probably only because it put me to sleep!!
    • Open Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

      I am here because I am hoping to meet some new people dealing with similar issues so we can help each other through them. This will help us all gain a better understanding of ourselves and others.

      Treatments

      Diltiazem Too Soon to Tell
      just started taking it so hope it works!!
      Metoprolol Somewhat Helpful
      helped but probably only because it put me to sleep!
    • Open Breakups & Divorce

      I am here because I am hoping to meet some new people dealing with similar issues so we can help each other through them. This will help us all gain a better understanding of ourselves and others.

      Treatments

      Forgiveness Not Working
      Leave Too Soon to Tell
      didn't work at all the first time, hopefully taking some time apart will help right now....
      Love Too Soon to Tell
      Music Working / Worked
      relaxing
      Reading Not Working
      makes me think too much about the bad stuff
      Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
      sometimes helps but it always feels like no one really understands where I'm coming from...
      Support Groups Too Soon to Tell
      I hope this group helps.
      Talking Somewhat Helpful
      sometimes helps but it always feels like no one really understands where I'm coming from...
    • Open College Stress

      I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet people in similar situations so we can help each other out. This would allow us a greater understanding of ourselves and others.

      Treatments

      Sleep Working / Worked
      helps especially after lack of sleep from excessive studying
      Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
      I wish i had someone to just go study with so I could have companionship and quietness. Gets lonely studying all the time!
    • Open Depression

      I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet people in similar situations so we can help each other out. This would allow us a greater understanding of ourselves and others.

      Treatments

      Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful
      don't really notice much of a difference with it either way whether i take it or not, maybe the dose isn't high enough at only 30mg..
      Lexapro Somewhat Helpful
      seemed to help a bit but also just made me feel like falling right asleep
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      sometimes works
      Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
      sometimes helps but feels like no one really knows where I'm coming from..
      Writing Too Soon to Tell
      Just thought of this idea, hopefully it helps.
    • Open Depression - Teen

      I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet people in similar situations so we can help each other out. This would allow us a greater understanding of ourselves and others.

      Treatments

      Lexapro Somewhat Helpful
      seemed to help but made me want to fall right asleep
      Music Working / Worked
      relaxing
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
      feels like no one really gets me but sometimes it helps to have someone to listen
      Talking Somewhat Helpful
      seems to work but no one really seems to get where I'm coming from
      Writing Too Soon to Tell
      just started so hopefully it helps
    • Open Family Issues

      I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet people in similar situations so we can help each other out. This would allow us a greater understanding of ourselves and others.

    • Open Fitness Goals
      Type: Improve overall fitness

      I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet people in similar situations so we can help each other out. This would allow us a greater understanding of ourselves and others.

      Treatments

      Aerobics Somewhat Helpful
      enjoyable
      Dancing Working / Worked
      I really like dancing and wish I could find a reasonable priced class in the area.
      Personal Trainer Not Working
      tried it once and didn't like it
      Pilates Working / Worked
      love pilates and it really helped improve my flexibility, toning, etc
      Running Not Working
      didn't really enjoy it
      Slim-Fast Somewhat Helpful
      was good as a meal replacement to ensure I was still getting nutrients when I didn't have time to eat
      Strength Training Working / Worked
      liked it
      Weight Training Working / Worked
      enjoyed it alot
    • Open Financial Challenges

      I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet people in similar situations so we can help each other out. This would allow us a greater understanding of ourselves and others.

      Treatments

      Budgeting Working / Worked
      best way to manage money
      Earn Money Working / Worked
      Holding a Garage Sale Working / Worked
      selling on ebay is an effective tool to make money
    • Open ADHD / ADD

      I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet people in similar situations so we can help each other out. This would allow us a greater understanding of ourselves and others.

      Treatments

      Adderall Working / Worked
      tried it twice, it worked immensely but also made my heart race and gave me a migraine and insomnia
      Music Working / Worked
      relaxing classical music playing in the background very softly seems to help
    • Open Stress Management

      I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet people in similar situations so we can help each other out. This would allow us a greater understanding of ourselves and others.

      Treatments

      Music Working / Worked
      soft classical music playing in background helps, or loud rock music depending on what kind of stress....
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      definitely helps, if my heart rate didn't get so high I would exercise more often
    • Open Healthy Eating

      I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet people in similar situations so we can help each other out. This would allow us a greater understanding of ourselves and others.

      Treatments

      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      I enjoy it and if my hr didn't get so high I would do it more often.
    • Open Healthy Relationships

      I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet people in similar situations so we can help each other out. This would allow us a greater understanding of ourselves and others.

      Treatments

      Talking Somewhat Helpful
      depends on if your partner is receptive to your concerns or not I guess.
      Writing Too Soon to Tell
      I just started it so I hope it will help.
    • Open Healthy Sex

      I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet people in similar situations so we can help each other out. This would allow us a greater understanding of ourselves and others.

      Treatments

      Patience Somewhat Helpful
      training is what helps and teaching your partner what you like and what you don't like.
    • Open Jealousy

      I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet people in similar situations so we can help each other out. This would allow us a greater understanding of ourselves and others.

    • Open Loneliness

      I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet people in similar situations so we can help each other out. This would allow us a greater understanding of ourselves and others.

    • Open Migraine Headaches

      I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet people in similar situations so we can help each other out. This would allow us a greater understanding of ourselves and others.

      Treatments

      Caffeine Somewhat Helpful
      sometimes helps but the pain will usually come back soon
      Excedrin Working / Worked
      excedrin migraine seems to be one of the only things that works.
      Imitrex Not Working
      makes the pain increase, feels like a searing pain rushing through my head
      Naproxen Not Working
      doesn't really seem to help
      Tylenol Not Working
      doesn't really do the trick
    • Open Narcolepsy

      I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet people in similar situations so we can help each other out. This would allow us a greater understanding of ourselves and others.

      Treatments

      Adderall Working / Worked
      took adderall and it gave me insomnia instead
    • Open Nutrition

      I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet people in similar situations so we can help each other out. This would allow us a greater understanding of ourselves and others.

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      avoid soda, fast food, snacks, etc
    • Open Other Heart Problems
      Type: Mitral Valve Prolapse

      I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet people in similar situations so we can help each other out. This would allow us a greater understanding of ourselves and others.

    • Open Panic Attacks

      I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet people in similar situations so we can help each other out. This would allow us a greater understanding of ourselves and others.

      Treatments

      Positive Thinking Too Soon to Tell
      doesn't really help, thinking at all is what brings it on usually
      Xanax Working / Worked
      one of the only things that ever work and I only took half of one. Seemed like everything was fine for at least the next 2 hours. Then it returned...
    • Open Plastic Surgery

      I thought this would be a good opportunity to meet people in similar situations so we can help each other out. This would allow us a greater understanding of ourselves and others.

    • Open Cirrhosis

      I just found out today that my dad has Cirrhosis.

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