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Open Menopause

Hi, I am 41 years old and have suffered from anxiety, depression and hormonal migraines most of my life. After my second child was born I have my ovaries removed. It helped my migraines but through me in menopause. I just had an endometrial ablation done but still feel really tired. Could use some support.

Treatments

Estrogen Patch Working / Worked

The vivelle dot relieved the hot flashes and night sweats but I still feel hot most of the time and the flashes come and go.

Provera Working / Worked

I guess it is working. I stopped the neurontin. I still have mood swings but it goes along with the frustration and depression I feel.

Open Phobia

Suffered sexual abuse as a child. Agoraphobia and panic attacks. Hate highways and traffic. living with this all my life.

Treatments

Cymbalta Working / Worked

I have been on many meds but these seem to be working for me now. I have had 6 or 7 suicide attempts but now I have 2 kids I have to live for.

Open Sexual Abuse

I was sexually abused throughout my childhood and still dealing with some issues. I have been through therapy and it has helped. Dealing with depression and panic disorder.

Treatments

Talking Working / Worked

Seeing a therapist.

Open Financial Challenges

I have lost 3 jobs due to absences where I suffer from depression and migraines and missed work. Its so hard for me to get a job now. Right now I am working through a staffing agency and don't know how long it will last. I don't make enough money to cover all our bills because the pay is a lot lower than I originally made. I also just went 9 months with no job and now we are so far behind on our bills we can't ever afford groceries. My family has helped out alot but can't depend on them forever.

Treatments

Cut Up Credit Cards Working / Worked

I cut up most of cards and consolidated my bills and it worked fine until I lost my job. I still have a couple for emergencies.

Debt Consolidation Working / Worked

Also worked great until I lost my job. Now that I'm working again hopefully get back into the program I was in. So far behind on bills I have to get caught up before re-entering program. For now just not paying.

Holding a Garage Sale Working / Worked

Worked great also until I started running out of things to sell. I was taking things down off my walls and also selling clothes. Don't make a whole lot but enough to get by.

Open High Blood Pressure

I was dianosed with high blood pressure about 2 months ago. My doctor told me to diet and exercise along with taking my meds.

Treatments

Benicar Working / Worked

It lowers my blood pressure but I have tightness in my chest and now having panic attacks again after having them under control for years.

Open Parenting Preschoolers (3-5)

I have a 3 year old daughter. That says it all

Treatments

Positive Reinforcement Working / Worked

Although I get angry and frustrated, I always try to end a situation with positive reinforcement. It lets my child know that although things go wrong and I'm upset that it is o.k. to get angry sometimes and that I still love her. I let her show her anger but when its over ask her how she feels or if she needs anything.

Open Eczema

I have a sister and now a daughter who both suffer from eczema. My daughter's case is mild but she still scratches mostly at night while sleeping. She is 3 1/2 years old and I want to find out what I can do to avoid the turmoil that my sister has had to deal with.

Treatments

Elidel Working / Worked

This worked for a while but I don't like what I'm hearing about the prolonged use of this.

Eucerin Working / Worked

This helped somewhat but is very expensive.

Open Breakups & Divorce

My husband and I have been married for over 18 years. We have a son almost 13 and a daughter almost 4. We have had a troubled marriage almost from the start. We separated once and after months of counseling got back together and then our son was born. We tried separating again when he was 2 and we saw emotional changes so we stayed together for him. Now years later, its is worse than ever. Now I believe the fighting between us is worse than what the breakup would be.

Treatments

Couples Counseling Working / Worked

Worked for a while but he'll never change to meet my needs.

Open Panic Attacks

I have been suffering from panic disorder since I was in high school and now am 42. It got better for some years but now is back really bad.

Treatments

Effexor Working / Worked

The only thing that has worked in a long time. Not really working but keeping me sane

Positive Thinking Working / Worked

Try to stay positive in a negative world.

Xanax Working / Worked

Works well for the panic attack. Gets me through the day.

Open Obesity

I was thin all my life and then at 28 I started gaining weight. I guess because of the antidepressants I was on. My doctor put me on a psychotic drug and I gained 20 lbs. I am at my highest weight ever and don't know what to do. I never had to worry before.

Treatments

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked

I have done well at keeping away from sweets. I used to eat pastries at least once a day. I can do without them now.

Slim-Fast Working / Worked

I have done this in the past and it worked also for a while. Need to try again.

South Beach Diet Working / Worked

I did this not exactly like the book says but I lost 4 lbs in a month but felt like I was starving. So I started back eating.

Open Anger Management

To better manage my anger.

Open Agoraphobia & Social Anxiety

I have suffered from panic attacks and depression for over 20 years. I have had all kinds of treatments including medicine, therapy, hospitalizations etc...I have lost many jobs due to this and feel there is no help in sight.

Open Loneliness

I suffer from panic attacks and depression and feel no one understands me. I feel so alone b/c I can't do things like go shopping etc...I try to get better but I hate going through the panic.

Open Personality Disorders
Type: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

I was dianosed with BPD since I was in 20's but never treated until recently. Need support from others who understand what I'm going through

Treatments

Talking Working / Worked

I am in DBT group and it helps knowing others have this.