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JudyWI 
12:41pm, October 8, 2009
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About Me
JudyWI
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About Me
I am 62 yrs old, mother of 1 son who died by suicide on 7/30/07 and now my only sibling (sister) just died on 1/24/09, so I am the last member of my immediate family and very sad right now. I am disabled by severe arthritus, 7 back surgeries with steel rods and plates, kidney disease and gastrointestinal problems. I worked in patient accounting for many years. I am a strong and determined person who tries not to be negative or who gives up easily. I had kidney failure last year in Jan, and was on dialysis for 3 months, but now my kidneys are almost back to normal (which my Renal Dr. says "never happens". We lost our beautiful Lhasa-Poo early spring last year, (age 10), she was my companion and we loved her dearly. We got another dog (ShiTzu) sooner than we expected, ---he picked US! and he is a love!
I am 62 yrs old, mother of 1 son who died by suicide on 7/30/07 and now my only sibling (sister) just died on 1/24/09, so I am the last member of my immediate family and very sad right now. I am disabled by severe arthritus, 7 back surgeries with steel rods and plates, kidney disease and gastrointestinal problems. I worked in patient accounting for many years. I am a strong and determined person who tries not to be negative or who gives up easily. I had kidney failure last year in Jan, and was on
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I used to love to read. I loved music, but it seems music died for me when my son died. I don't feel much like doing anything. It does help a little to get out of the house--like just to walk around a store (actual shopping has even lost its' appeal) or having lunch with a friend. My best friend & I have been together since 4th grade--over 50 years!! And she was my sons' godmother, so she shares tears as well as laughs.
I used to love to read. I loved music, but it seems music died for me when my son died. I don't feel
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Rainbow
Hi Judy, thanks for the support. I have been sick this weekend. I think my kidney just did not want to work and I sure have been in pain. I am better today, but still scary. And you know what? It is hard getting older, because everything wants to fall apart on you! Chocolate sounds so good, but could be part of my problem. Tina is still having seizures and we just try and get through each day. Take care of yourself and feel better because you sure make all of us feel good with your support. Have a good week, Joan
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Rainbow
Hi Judy, thanks for the support. I have been sick this weekend. I think my kidney just did not want to work and I sure have been in pain. I am better today, but still scary. And you know what? It is hard getting older, because everything wants to fall apart on you! Chocolate sounds so good, but could be part of my problem. Tina is still having seizures and we just try and get through each day. Take care of yourself and feel better because you sure make all of us feel good with your support. Have a good week, Joan
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Checking in to see how you are doing today. Any plans? Lots of good thoughts coming your way - wanted you to know how special you've become to me.
Little Love
SENDING MY LOVE TO YOU. BECAUSE JESUS LIVES IN ME ( IN MY TEMPLE ) LOVES YOU.
HAVE A BLESSINGS WEEKEND.
LOVE N HUGS, LUCI-
Prayer
I am blessed everyday by your friendship - I could never leave DS - nada.......just catching up & see you've been having some rough times as well - Believe - no matter what God will get you through it - I realize I have more & more work to do - & you're right my therapist is one of the most compassionate, bright and understanding individuals I have ever met - He learned well and is giving of himself to help people like me - Hope you have a nice weekend - love ya........
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Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a ChildMy only child, age 37 (son) Jamie committed suicide on 7/30/07 in my basement. He was the light of my life and we were very close. I just lost my only sibling (sister) on 1/24/09 and I feel so very lost. I am the last member of my immediate family.
Treatments
- Crying Somewhat Helpful
- Couldn't stop if I wanted to.
- Grief Counseling Too Soon to Tell
- Counselors see me as a strong person and I felt they didn't really understand
- Keeping Busy Somewhat Helpful
- I have major health issues so it doesn't always help--I am disabled
- Music Not Working
- I just can't get into music, used to love it. It seems music died for me when Jamie did
- Pets Not Working
- Our 10 1/2 yr old Lhasa Poo died 2 weeks ago and we are grieving
- Prayer Somewhat Helpful
- I talk to God all the time. Is he listening??
- Psychotherapy Not Working
- Didn't help
- Reading Somewhat Helpful
- Reading books for help with dealing with suicide.
- Remembering Somewhat Helpful
- I go to his grave and take care of it-I know he is not there, but it comforts me--this is all I can do for him
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Support comes from unexpected people. Aquaintances become friends.--Close friends become strangers who just don't understand
- Support Groups Working / Worked
- DS is the best place I have found and feel that it has begun to help me heal
- Talking Somewhat Helpful
- My husband & I share, but I always cry
- Time Somewhat Helpful
- My son is gone 18 mos, and though I am beginning to heal, the pain is always there
Close Arthritis
I have severe arthritus in both hands, hips, elbows, feet and just completed some OT/PT treatments which didn't help much. I need to take antiinflammatories but can't because I have kidney disease, so I am really stuck and in pain a lot of the time.
Treatments
- Glucosamine/Chondroitin Somewhat Helpful
- I don't see much change, but will continue with it
- Naproxen Somewhat Helpful
- Had to go off because of stomach ulcers
- Surgery, Knee Replacement Working / Worked
- I have had 7 back surgeries with steel rods and plates
- Tylenol Somewhat Helpful
- I am taking about 2500 mgs daily.--Better with than without it
Open Families & Friends Affected By Suicide
My only child, Jamie, age 37, committed suicide last year. We will never be the same.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Not Working
- I saw 2 different therapists and they saw me as this strong, capable person. They didn't have a clue!
- Talking Somewhat Helpful
- Depends who I am talking to. My best friend of 50+ years and some family have been very supportive. Some have NOT, and would like me to just "move on"
- Humex Working / Worked
Open Chronic Pain
I am 61 years old, have had 7 back surgeries with steel rods & plates, and I have RA and intestinal pain
Treatments
- Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
- Helps me deal with the pain!
- Heat Working / Worked
- I use a heating pad every day of my life on whatever area hurts the most!
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- Helps me get through
- Naproxen Working / Worked
- Can't take anymore because of ulcers.
- Nerve Blocks Not Working
- Did not help
- Physical Therapy Not Working
- Didn't help!
- TENS Not Working
- did not help
Open Degenerative Disc Disease
I have had 7 back surgeries with steel rods and plates, I also now have a problem with my cervical area and I also have RA.
Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Just found out I have IBD
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- Low fiber & residue, low carb diet
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