Journal Entry for March 5, 2007
March 5, 2007 8:06pm
Today wasn't too bad. On my lunch break today I read step 1 for CoDa and the 12 Promises. I kept telling myself that I have no control over my ex …
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About Me
mortla
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About Me
Single mother of 3 1/2 year old. Currently living in Iowa.
Single mother of 3 1/2 year old. Currently living in Iowa.
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Music, art, travel
Music, art, travel
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Journal Entry for March 4, 2007
March 4, 2007 10:38pm
This is my first journal entry at this site. I found it looking up SI for a friend of mine who is having an issue with that right now. I think this …
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Support Groups
Close Autism / Autism Spectrum
My daughter was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in October of 2006. Right now I am stuck. I don't know how to help her or where to go for help. I am here to gain some insite and hear others stories.
Treatments
- Behavior Management Considering
- I don't know where to start with this.
- Early Intervention Too Soon to Tell
- I contacted the local Heartland AEA in the area where I was living and they got my daughter set up with school and some therapy. It was great.
- Picture / Word Schedules Working / Worked
- My daughter responded VERY well to picture schedules. I am hoping to get this incorporate at her daycare.
Close Parenting Preschoolers (3-5)
My daughter is going to be 4 and is behind on her communication skills. My daughter does have a ASD.
Treatments
- Patience Not Working
- This isn't working for me right now. I don't know what to do when she throws a temper tantrum. Do I stop her? Ignore it?
Open Codependency
28 years old, just started journey on working on codependency.
Treatments
- 12 Step Program Too Soon to Tell
- Just attended my first CoDA meeting online tonight. Very positive.
Open Obesity
I am 28 years old and have been obese my whole life. I have had consultations to get gastric bypass but couldn't get it as I was pregnant at the time. I am nearly 400# now and I can't take this anymore. I need help!
Treatments
- Gastric Bypass Surgery Considering
- Depends on my insurance.
- Meridia Not Working
- Hunger came back
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- I use to exercise nearly everyday before I had a breakdown last March.
Open Self-Injury
I started SI when I was 19. Stopped from age 21-26. Started again last year.
Treatments
- Hospitalization Somewhat Helpful
- Can't be in the hospital all the time.
Open Eating Disorders
Type: PicaCompulsive overeater since the age of 5.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Too Soon to Tell
- Started and then stopped.
Open Physical & Emotional Abuse
I was emotionally abused as a child by my mother and my father. I just got out of a relationship where I was physically and emotionally abused.
Treatments
- Abuse Counseling Considering
- Scared to go through old wounds.
Open Child Support & Custody
I have a 3 1/2 year old daughter. Her father and I split up in 2005. He hasn't worked since 2005. He has a 6 year old daughter with an ex girlfriend and owes over $5000 on that child. Plus he doesn't work. I am struggling to pay daycare by myself. My daughter lives with me. My estranged husband lives with his mother and has no expenses and makes excuses as to why he cannot work.
