THE 'Plan'
December 29, 2008 8:07pm
Like my profile description says, I've had enough...with parents, with siblings, etc. This is especially so after this past holiday week, …
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juliec3
7:58pm, December 29, 2008
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About Me
juliec3
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About Me
On disability for depression and anxiety since Dec. 2000; also dealing with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia since 2005. Been back at the parents since April of '07, but I've finally had enough. Missing old 'homes' like NorCal (i.e. profile pic is Lake Tahoe).
On disability for depression and anxiety since Dec. 2000; also dealing with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia since 2005. Been back at the parents since April of '07, but I've finally had enough. Missing old 'homes' like NorCal (i.e. profile pic is Lake Tahoe).
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Interests
Supporting different causes, such as: http://www.squidoo.com/wholehealth2008. For more about my interests, go to: http://www.myspace.com/juliec3.
Supporting different causes, such as: http://www.squidoo.com/wholehealth2008. For more about my interests,
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What is wrong with Customer Service these days?
October 28, 2008 10:50am
I used to work in customer service-related jobs; in different industries over the years.
And at that time, I always got back to people within 24 …
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Desperate for a Supportive Living Environment
October 27, 2008 4:44pm
Doesn't ANYONE know of a supportive living program for people with depression that is SUPPORTIVE, and is for 'highly functional' …
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Getting OUT
October 10, 2008 8:58am
Interesting article from WebMD:
http://blogs.webmd.com/pain-management-and-migraine-relief/?ecd=wnl_cbp_100908
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Rosomoff Comprehensive Pain Clinic
October 4, 2008 8:57pm
I have been here for almost a week now.
The NICEST people I have EVER met are in Miami...not just here at the clinic, but wherever you …
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Prayer
I too hope that 2009 turns out great. Have you found a new place to live. I wish again you gould stay here in the rainiest city in the country next to Seattle. My nest door neighbor has Fibromyalgia and is TRYING for disablilty. She can't get the Lyrica meds bacause her insurance wound ay for it. Lukily her live in boyfriend gets them for pain. Crazy world isn't it. Good luck to you as always and as always all my DS sisters are in my prayers
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Hi Julie. I hope your life in 2009 turns out great. Robert
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how are u hun x
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haven't been able to get on the web for a while but saw your posts and wanted to say that I'll add you to my prayer list. Sorry u r feeling so terrible.
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Thanks for the hug. My situation has worsened financially, but I have an attorney now. Clinging to hope with one tiny finger.
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Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionOn disability for major dep/anxiety since Dec 2000; chronic fatigue since 2005. Just confirmed that original problem was problem adrenal burnout; not psychiatric. Been in Buffalo AGAIN for a little over a year, at the parents, though it's really taking its toll (no support for ME from anybody). Need to leave before next winter due to a serious case of Seasonal Affective Disorder, but haven't the slightest idea where to go since in the past, people have either bailed on me, or have been mean.
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- Short-term solution only. You can't change how OTHERS treat you.
- Cymbalta Not Working
- Too much brain 'fog', so switched to Pristiq.
- Effexor Not Working
- This one was okay AT FIRST, but after awhile, I started to 'grunt' (very odd), and do other strange things. Thus, it ended up in the trash!
- Lexapro Not Working
- More drugs doesn't make up for the fact people IGNORE you!
- Positive Thinking Not Working
- Only goes SO far...when life keep throwing you negativity, there's a limit to the positive thinking one can have.
- Prozac Working / Worked
- WAS helpful but I got a little manicky AND ate lots of sugar!
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Helped ME but not how OTHERS treat me (and no, I don't react to them anymore...at least I learned how to do that with all that money spent in the past on counseling!)
- Strattera Not Working
- Didn't do squat for concentration/memory. Just made me spacey!
- Support from Friends & Family Not Working
- Doesn't work because I don't get it from anyone.
- Wellbutrin Somewhat Helpful
- Back on because I couldn't think worth crap.
- Zoloft Not Working
- Stopped; too much brain fog, ate too many sweets. If you're afraid of weight gain, do NOT take this.
Close Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue since 2005. Looking for supportive person/people in coastal town to chat with (planning to relocate permanently before next winter since I need sun and warmth year round!) Have had NO family support at all.
Open Anxiety
Panic attacks first appeared in 1989...then reappeared in 1997. Stopped soon after but turned into generalized anxiety.
Treatments
Open Chronic Pain
Whiplash injury; lower back pain; new joint pain and swelling problem.
Treatments
- Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- Ice Pack Working / Worked
- I live with these all day and all night long!
- Naproxen Somewhat Helpful
- BUT can no longer take due to colitis flare-up a year ago.
- Darvon Somewhat Helpful
- Take occasionally to be able to sleep with the pain but it doesnt take it all away.
Open Fibromyalgia
Diagnosed with CFS/Fibro May 2005 after burning out of software career and 4 car accidents (only 2 my fault; honest!) Took Advil for well over 5 years daily but had to stop in July 2006 due to colitis development. Went to renowned Cleveland Clinic where I was rx'd major VIT D which helps very minimally. RH factor normal but inflammation marker way off the charts. Considering FibroandFatigue clinic IVs again (vits and pain) since I can't stomach anything else anymore, but closest is 4 hrs away.
Treatments
- 5-HTP Not Working
- In supplement from FibroandFatigue center. Too many supplements from them upset my stomach so I stopped them all.
- Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
- Love it, BUT it's a long drive to facility and not enough is covered by insurance; need everyday but parents, who I live with, won't let me put one in!
- Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful
- Had to stop due to brain fog and constipation problem, plus weight gain.
- Guaifenesin Not Working
- Made me very depressed.
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- Occasionally helps. ICE is MUCH better, but relief is temporary.
- TENS Somewhat Helpful
- But again, is only covered minimally by insurance.
- Ultram Not Working
- Doesn't do crap; is constipating.
Open Physical & Emotional Abuse
Siblings ignore me (or just talk about themselves). Parents very dysfunctional; again only concerned with themselves. I'm now isolating or sleeping most of the time; very depressed. Everywhere I turn for help, I get CRAP. No amount of medicine will help this. Where are all the compassionate people?
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