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  • About Me

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    Maugain

    Male, 40
    Florence, AL, USA
    Member since April 27, 2008

    • About Me

      I am a former teacher and retail manager. I am currently on disability. I am working on returning to the working world by creating a nonprofit organization to help others obtain education or training that will increase their independence.

      I am a former teacher and retail manager. I am currently on disability. I am working on returning to the working world by creating a nonprofit organization to help others obtain education or training that will increase their independence.

    • Interests

      genealogy technology books music art

      genealogy technology books music art

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  • Journal

    • Limbo

      Mood October 14, 2008 9:18pm

      It has been almost a week since I returned from my fourth stay in a psychiatric facility. I had written a letter to my wife telling her that I was …

    • Yuck

      Mood September 9, 2008 12:55am

      Hey all,

      Since I last posted I have moved back home to Texas. I did so in late May. I have officially gained 42 pounds and have broken the 300 lb. …

    • Don't You Hurt Her!

      Mood May 7, 2008 6:10pm

      In 1991, I had just returned from Germany and been released from the Army due to medical issues. I had been communicating with the older sister of a …

    • Tired of being tired!

      Mood April 30, 2008 5:56am

      I am absolutely fed up with not being able to sleep until I am so exhausted I could colapse. I find myself between a rock and a hard place and I am …

    • Day 1

      Mood April 27, 2008 3:06pm

      I am a former member of this site and have found that I need this place as a sounding board and a place to gain information that can help me …

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  • Goals

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    Current Weight (Lbs)
    302
  • Support Groups

    • Close High Blood Pressure

      I was first diagnosed with HBP at age 21. Almost two decades later I am under treatment that works. My HBP is under control.

      Treatments

      Lisinopril/HCTZ Working / Worked
      nly drug that has produced a consistent result. I do have issues with gout in my right foot, but the flare-ups are not common.
    • Close Tinnitus

      Recently diagnosed. I was diagnosed as a result of ongoing treatment for depression

      Treatments

      White Noise Working / Worked
      I keep a fan running at night and spend my day with radio or TV on.
    • Open Hypothyroidism

      Diagnosed about a year ago.

      Treatments

      Synthroid Working / Worked
      Dose is currently 75mcg. I was at 88 but recently lowered.
    • Open Enlarged Prostate

      I most probably suffer as a result of testosterone replacement therapy.

      Treatments

      Flomax Working / Worked
      Works well in the am wih decreasing effectiveness throughout the day.
    • Open Depression

      Treatments

      Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful
      On short term.
      Effexor Working / Worked
      Currently trying.
      Electroconvulsive therapy Considering
      Doctors are asking that I strongly consider.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Currently in counciling.
      Seroquel Working / Worked
      Taken off by current psyc.
      Wellbutrin Somewhat Helpful
      Recently taken off by current psyc.
      Zoloft Not Working
      Original med prescribed. Never was very effective.
    • Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

      Sexually abused as a young teen for 4 years.

      Treatments

      Art Working / Worked
      Forgiveness Working / Worked
      Leave Working / Worked
      Music Working / Worked
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Talking Working / Worked
    • Open Anxiety

      Diagnosed with Major Anxiety Disorder Severe

      Treatments

      BuSpar Working / Worked
      45mg daily.
      Klonopin Working / Worked
      As much as 6mg daily. Reduced to 1mg at night.
      Remeron Working / Worked
      Currently on 30mg, but holding prescription for 45mg.
      Xanax Working / Worked
      Worked best, but presciption was short term (1 month).
      Zoloft Somewhat Helpful
      Original treatment.
    • Open Panic Attacks

      Treatments

      BuSpar Somewhat Helpful
      45mg daily.
      Effexor Working / Worked
      300mg daily
      Klonopin Working / Worked
      1mg daily.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Xanax Working / Worked
      Only 1 month on Xanax. Would like to be back on it.
    • Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

      Recently diagnosed. I am only OCD about certain things. In other areas I could care less.

      Treatments

      Remeron Working / Worked
      Currently at 30mg. Holding script for 45mg.
      Seroquel Working / Worked
      Current psyc. took me off.
      Zoloft Somewhat Helpful
      Original treatment.
    • Open Sleep Apnea

      100% obstructive.

      Treatments

      CPAP Working / Worked
      My lifeline.
      Lose Weight Working / Worked
      Can't seem to get weight off.
    • Open Gout

      First experienced when I was put on blood pressure medication. Flare-ups are rare

    • Open High Cholesterol

      Diagnosed early in life (age 18).

      Treatments

      Aspirin Working / Worked
      currently on 81mg.
      Pravachol Working / Worked
      Currently on 40mg.
    • Open Financial Challenges

      After careers in retail management and education, I find myself with a wife and three kids a mortgage, 2 car payments and I am on disability. I want to re-enter the workforce but my mental health will not support it at this time. Guilt is eating me alive.

      Treatments

      Budgeting Working / Worked
      Cut Up Credit Cards Working / Worked
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