lamelf1

Open Codependency

Been codependent with my mom and my older sister. Plus I do allow myself to be put in situations that are uncomfortable and then getting angry about it.

Open Diabetes Type 2

Diagnosed last month. I take 5mg of glipizide 30 minutes before meals. 500mg of Metformin cut in half and taken with meals. My sugars still haven't stablized.

Open Phobia
Type: Agoraphobia (fear of open spaces)

I've been depressed all my life and two years ago was diagnosed with bipolar 2 and very recently with Type 2 diabetes. I find it hard to leave my house unless I prepare for it. Where I live is pretty isolating.

Open Anxiety

I've been depressed all my life. Two years ago I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 and just recently I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I suffer from general anxiety which I think causes me to have agrophobia (sp?). I'm isolated where I live. So loneliness is a factor too.

Treatments

Ativan Working / Worked

It works but it makes me sleepy. If I'm really having a hard time leaving the house I'll use it.

Breathwork Working / Worked

Works more than not.

BuSpar Working / Worked

I'm not sure. Got it because it isn't addicting.

Open Pet Bereavement

I had to put my beloved boy Toby to sleep on July 5th 2007. He had a tumor in his nose that wasn't getting better. In his last days he could hardly sleep. I miss daily. I have a cat that someone couldn't take care and I call her Toby at times. Her name is Smudgee. I'm SO glad that I found this site. Wish I found it sooner.

Open Personality Disorders

I live alone in very small town in Northern CA. I'm very isolated. My husband during the week lives 90 miles away (the commute for him would be 3-4 hours daily). He usually comes up on weekends. I suffer from Major Depression Disorder, am bipolar 2 and recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I also suffer Anxiety which causes my agoraphobia. Christ I'm a mess!

Treatments

Talking Somewhat Helpful

Sometimes I feel it's the same old bulls**t over and over again. But it does feel safe to be with someone who understands and where I don't have to be constantly "on".

Open Anger Management

My anger comes when I want people to understand what's going on with me. I suffer from several different mental disorders. What happens is that I start to explain and when I think or see that they're not hearing me I get more agitated and my voice gets louder. It starts to be abusive. I've hit my husband, pulled a knife on him, attacked him with scissors in a rage. My dad is a rageaholic so maybe it's learned behavior.

Open Eczema

Have had eczema all my life. It used to be on my neck. It stopped there but is appearing on my chest and under my breast (my left for some reason). Would like to have some advice.

Treatments

Hydrocortisone Working / Worked

Yeah but the OTC kind takes longer.

Open Chronic Pain

I have chronic pain in my lower back and left shoulder now it's spreading all down my left side. I suffer from major depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar II and agoraphobia. My doctor doesn't seem to think my pain is real. Grrrr!

Treatments

Acupressure Working / Worked

Sort of worked but it was expensive to do. My insurance doesn't pay for it.

Hydrocodone Working / Worked

Didn't always work.

Marijuana Working / Worked

It works because it lets me sleep. It lessens the pain in my hip.

Naproxen Working / Worked

Doesn't work as long as it says it does for me. I end up taking it at least 1600mg a day and it doesn't really help.

Open Loneliness