Journal Entry for September 11, 2009
September 11, 2009 1:43pm
Progress
25 %
Goal End Date is May 15, 09 196 days ago.
sduke72
11:10pm, September 11, 2009
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About Me
sduke72
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About Me
I'm a 35 year old wife and mother to a very energetic and special 16 year old daughter. She is so special since she is my only child. I have a Bachelor Degree in Paralegal Studies with a concentration in criminal law. Alas I cannot put all of this training to work since migraines, a yet unknown form of arthritis , and bipolar disorder. I have a very supportive, loving and devoted husband who has stuck with me through all sixteen years of it all and a very loving and special Great Aunt who has taken care of me before, during and after all the abuse.
I'm a 35 year old wife and mother to a very energetic and special 16 year old daughter. She is so special since she is my only child. I have a Bachelor Degree in Paralegal Studies with a concentration in criminal law. Alas I cannot put all of this training to work since migraines, a yet unknown form of arthritis , and bipolar disorder. I have a very supportive, loving and devoted husband who has stuck with me through all sixteen years of it all and a very loving and special Great Aunt who has taken
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Interests
Working with my horse, fostering horses, fighting to end the slaughtering of horses for human consumption, reading fantasy/fiction, writing fiction, and traveling to equine events when I am able. Hopefully long trail rides with my daughter will be in my near future.
Working with my horse, fostering horses, fighting to end the slaughtering of horses for human consumption,
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Journal
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You Are Not Going To Believe This !
March 28, 2009 8:24pm
After experiencing anxiety and the renewal of panic attacks I went to see a doctor. He examined my prescription list, which I always bring to the …
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Depression Update
March 20, 2009 8:38pm
After a terrible nightmare about a dark figure in my bedroom doorway, my panic attacks have returned, so I have regressed. I no longer will enter a …
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Painful Procedure
February 24, 2009 9:37pm
Yesterday I received a steroid injection in my lower left back. We are hoping that this will help with the radiating pain I have been experiencing …
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Depression Update
February 19, 2009 10:32pm
I had thought that I had this depression under control but I have found that it isn't as controlled as I thought. I am still experiencing mood …
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Hugbook
Well Done
Yes - do this - be really hard on yourself - bec. the economic situation is going to get much much worse!) JaneD.
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Thumbs Up
Get all the help you can - but remember lhypoglycaemia can make you feel "down" - so don't loose too much weight too quickly. janeD.
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Good Luck
Dear Woman, g?etting back to your Dr. is very important, as the drug might not be the best for you - or the dose might not be right. If you've been on it 10-14 days, then you should see an improvement. Do see you Dr. Fond regards JaneD.
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High Five
Well done - maybe the drug had a lot to do with it - or were you very sick & just could not eat? Then again - you could have had some water retention. I just pee for 2 days when I get a migraine - it's so weird that I've never mentioned it - theen I found a local Brain Foundation Site - and it seems it is one of the very many odd sides of migraines. Glad you are heading close t your target! Please ignore the rank stupidity of my previous entry - obviously I'm not 50lbs - I meant Kilograms (which is 2.2lbs) -0 so yes, I am an adult, but end of Jan. my brain was still scrambled from lack of sleep. Keep well, JaneD.
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Well Done
You are doing really well - wish I felt that improved - family problems have given me a setback. Plugging on myself. I lost weight during migraines - went down to 47lbs. - bad. Now 50. Same as you - but for opposite reasons! JaneD.
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Goals
Progress
20 %
Goal End Date is Dec 31, 08 331 days ago.money managing (%)1 -
Support Groups
Close Chronic Pain
I have suffered from depression since I was 10 years old due to abuse by my mom's first husband. In 1992 I was diagnosed with migraines. In 1999 I was diagnosed with what my doctor thought was arthritis. In 2001, I took a fall that left me with a L-5 /S-1 disk herniation. The herniation did heal but now I still suffer from horrible sciatica in my lower back My unexplained joint pain has yet to be properly diagnosed or treated leaving me very discouraged.
Treatments
- Cymbalta Not Working
- Flexeril Working / Worked
- Heat Not Working
- Hydrocodone Somewhat Helpful
- Lyrica Somewhat Helpful
- My experience with this is that it has helped some the weight gain side effect has caused me to gain weight I didn't need.
- Mobic Not Working
- Neurontin Somewhat Helpful
- Oxycodone Somewhat Helpful
Close Migraine Headaches
I was diagnosed with migraines after the birth of my daughter in 1992. Over the years they have become worse, making me unable to work. I no longer have migraines every day but now they come out of no where and even with the Axert, the migraine makes me feel like my head is going to explode and I get so sick. So right now I am in limbo with treatment and we are still trying to find a drug combination that will work.
Treatments
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder last year and I have battled with depression for many years. I was abused as a child and abandoned by my mother. My uncle committed suicide at age 24 and my entire family is dealing with some kind of depression Later years would find me standing in front of trains, walking out in to traffic. I cannot work due to this and it has left me wondering why I am still here.
Treatments
- Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful
- Effexor Not Working
- Lexapro Not Working
- Paxil Not Working
- Prozac Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy Too Soon to Tell
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- Celexa Too Soon to Tell
Open Bipolar Disorder
I was just diagnosed as having Bipolar Disorder after years of therapy. I thought was "thanks mom, you abandoned me as a child and now you give me this” (both she and my grandmother are bipolar and so was my uncle who at 25 ended his life). So now here I sit with a new diagnosis and hopefully this time, a psychologist who will be able help me work through all of this baggage. My story is longer but there just isn't enough space to tell it.
Treatments
- Wellbutrin Not Working
- Prozac Not Working
- Even after being on it for over two months I have not felt any benefit from this drug.
- Lamictal Too Soon to Tell
