DON'T REALLY WANT TO SAY
September 24, 2008 2:24pm
LET ME JUST SAY I'M HAPPY AND LET IT GO AT THAT OK? I JUST DON'T WANT TO SAY RIGHT NOW. I WILL LATER. …
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LadyEve
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About Me
LadyEve
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About Me
I am 50 yrs. old & a 29 yr. survivor of Viral Encephalitis. The residual effects of that diseses caused permanent memeory lost, seizures, headaches/migranes, & a personality change. Brain Damage. All in all the rug was pulled out from under my picket fenced life and ended in divorce w/thier father raising them - a daughter and a son. My seizures and myself were out of control - I could not take care of children when I acted like one myself.I still take medication to control my seizures but they were not completely under control until I was the age of 40. I have gone off of a lot of meds. I was on and my brain has healed but I will never be the "old Deana" but I have come to care for and really like the Deana that I am - Hey! I wasn't suppose to live but God has a purpose for me and I feel better and more alive than I have ever felt. I now have more energy and awareness than I did when I was 30 yrs. old. If I can help anyone just give me a buzz - I will answer u. Love & Prayers. Deana
I am 50 yrs. old & a 29 yr. survivor of Viral Encephalitis. The residual effects of that diseses caused permanent memeory lost, seizures, headaches/migranes, & a personality change. Brain Damage. All in all the rug was pulled out from under my picket fenced life and ended in divorce w/thier father raising them - a daughter and a son. My seizures and myself were out of control - I could not take care of children when I acted like one myself.I still take medication to control my seizures but they were
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My biggest interest is my walk with the Lord that is something I work on daily. THEN there is my 2 grandchildren Eli =5 & olivia=3, what a joy they are! I love helping others on DS or where ever possible and I can't leave out my computer - nope couldn't live without it! I love socializing with others, dancing and real music from the 70s, 80's, r&b & a little jazz -anywere there is fun and life - I want to be part of it. I was dead so long - no memory from brain damage that I now live every day to it's fullest and love every min. of it! Thanks be to the Lord.
My biggest interest is my walk with the Lord that is something I work on daily. THEN there is my 2 grandchildren
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DON'T REALLY WANT TO SAY
September 24, 2008 2:23pm
LET ME JUST SAY I'M HAPPY AND LET IT GO AT THAT OK? I JUST DON'T WANT TO SAY RIGHT NOW. I WILL LATER. …
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NOT BEEN DOING THAT WELL READING
September 24, 2008 2:19pm
WELL, I'VE BEEN HAVING AN ONGOING MIGRANE FOR SEVERAL DAYS BUT THE LAST 3 HAVE BEEN OK NOW - SO MY READING THE WORD HAS BEEN DOWN BUT PRAYING IS …
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THE BIG 5 0 EEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKK!
September 10, 2008 7:31pm
WELL, MY BIRTHDAY IS THE 15TH OF THIS MONTH BUT I DON'T HAVE TO BE HAPPY ABOUT IT - AS A MATTER OF FACT I HAVE BEEN GOING THRU MY MID- LIFE …
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where are you?
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hi grams /i sure do miss you hope ur hving fun miss n luv yah ...kira
Little Love
Deana, How are you ? i miss you so much, Please get intouch i am so worried about you. love Emily xx
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I miss hearing from you. How are you?My birthday is on yours!Keep in touch.
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Hey Sis, I havent heard from you in a long while, whats going on and how are you? My grandaughter is 3 months old now and looking more like her mama everyday and not to mention her attitude. I miss talking to you. Love Ya Sis Hope to her from you soon H/K/P Dei
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Support Groups
Close Encephalitis
I am a 28 yr. viral encephalitis survivor. I am now 49 yrs. old and know the pains - inside and out of those who have experienced the same. I want to help others as this support group helped me at one time.
Close Epilepsy & Seizures
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- ammonina is my worst enemy - it will kick off a seizure or migrane - I STAY AWAY FROM IT! CIGARETTAS HAVE IT IN THEM - THEY HAVE THE SAME AFFECT ON ME.
- Dilantin Not Working
- was on it for 20 yrs. - was not a dependable drug - always had break-thru seizures
- Klonopin Working / Worked
- started it when I was 40 & haven't had a seizue since. - no side effects
- Phenobarbital Not Working
- just got off of it - was addicted to it for 27 yrs - wasn't need anymore so Doc. said get off of it - I did!
- Topamax Somewhat Helpful
- I think it is a little helpful for headaches -not really sure.
Open Bereavement
Type: Loss of a SiblingMY OLDEST SISTER DIED 14 YRS AGO WITH A RARE FORM OF CANCER AT THE AGE OF 39 - RIPPED ME TO THE BONE THEN MY SWEETIE, DADDY DIED ALMOST 5 YRS. AGO - I WAS AT PEACE WITH HIS DEATH - HE WAS READY
Treatments
- Crying Working / Worked
- OR COURSE CRYING HELPS! IF U DIDN'T CRY - U R A ROBOT - SIDE EFFECTS WERE A BURDEN OFF OF MY SHOULDERS AND PUFFY EYES WITH A BIG RED NOSE.
- Getting Angry Working / Worked
- OH YEAH, PUNCHING YOUR PILLOW IS A GREAT WAY TO GET IT OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM - WHO HASEN'T SAID ' THIS ISN'T FAIR?' OR " WHY ME"
- Grief Counseling Working / Worked
- SEEING SOMEONE DID STEAR ME IN A GOOD DIRECTION AND HELP ME FOCUS BUT THE SUPPORT GROUP IS BEST FOR ME.
- Helping Others Working / Worked
- Keeping Busy Working / Worked
- VOLUNTEERING FOR A NURSING HOME HELPED ME SEE HOW MUCH MORE LIFE IS WORTH - PRECIOUS PEOPLE
- Music Working / Worked
- I LOVE MUSIC AND IT TALKS TO ME ALMOST AS MUCH AS READING THE WORD OF GOD ....JUST LISTEN AND RELAX OR PUT ON SOME HEAD POUNDING AND JAM OUT! IT HELPS
- Prayer Working / Worked
- GOD SAW MY GRIEF AND INSTEAD OF TAKING IT AWAY HE ALLOWED ME TO WORK THRU IT AND BECOME STRONGER SO I COULD HELP OTHERS
- Support Groups Working / Worked
- YEAH, SUPPORT GROUPS ARE BETTER THAN WORKING WITH A SHRINK TO ME CAUSE U GET SO MANY FRIENDS AN OTHERS THAT HAVE BEEN THERE AND CAN REALLY HELP U OUT WITH "REAL" SUPPORT
- Talking Working / Worked
- TALKING, VENTING YELLING , JUST TELLING WHAT U R FEELING AND HAVING A GRAND OL CRYING FIT DOES HELP. THEN IT'S OVER FOR A WHILE, U GO TO YOUR SUPPORT GROUP AND GET SUPPORT AND THEN START ANOTHER DAY.......
- Time Working / Worked
- TIME IS A GREAT HEALER - THAT IS ALL WE HAVE TO DO IS WAIT AND HEAL = YES, TIME..........
