twinglesMom

Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

Single mom of 4 - suffer from chronic severe depression and anxiety (PTSD)

Treatments

Cymbalta Working / Worked

LOVE this drug - it works GREAT.

Paxil Working / Worked

This works fantastic for me.

Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful

When I can force myself to do this, it helps somewhat.

Prozac Working / Worked

Worked great for 16 years, then stopped working completely.

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

I go as long as I can stand it - 2 to 3 years at a pop, then stop when it gets too much.

Seroquel Not Working

Not able to function on this drug.

Writing Somewhat Helpful

Only helpful until I reach a rage point - then the rage is turned inward and I end up hurting myself.

Zoloft Not Working

Gave me migraine headaches.

Open Twins, Triplets & More

Mother of 4 - 17 y.o daughter, 12 y.o. daughter and 7 y.o. twin fraternal boys.

Open Bedwetting

Single mom of 4. 7-year old twin boys still bedwetting.

Treatments

Desmopressin Working / Worked

Unfortunately, Medicaid no longer covers, and I can't afford.

Diapers Somewhat Helpful

They leak or don't hold enough. Even adult diapers don't do it.

Open Tinnitus

Single mom of 4. Congenital birth defect, hearing loss continues to grow over the years. Tinnitus is now a normal part of life.

Open Hearing Loss & Deafness
Type: Combination

Single mom of 4. Congenital birth defect. Losing more hearing every year.

Treatments

Ear Tubes Somewhat Helpful

I was in the hospital for this so many times when I was a kid. It helped some, I guess.

Hearing Aids Not Working

Gave me earaches and headaches. Couldn't handle the extra noises! Plus, I still couldn't hear people talking clearly.

Lip Reading Working / Worked

It's about all I can use anymore. It's tough when people mumble!!!

Sign Language Considering

Tried to take a class. Too many other problems interfered. Would like to try again sometime.

Open Self-Injury

PTSD, including severe chronic depression, severe anxiety and psychotic symptoms with severe stress.

Treatments

Group Therapy Not Working

Did NOT help. I'm too shy, and I was SO worried about what to say. Plus, the therapist wrote derogatory comments in my file!!!

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

Have been in and out of therapy for years - it helps if you've got a great therapist.

Talking Working / Worked

Depends on who you talk to, of course.

Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Sexual abuse started at age 6, continued through teenage years - several abusers.

Treatments

Art Working / Worked

LOVE art! Creating is such a great way to purge.

Music Working / Worked

Piano music, especially.

Paxil Working / Worked

This is the best thing on the market, next to Xanax, which they don't let me have anymore.

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

Doing this for years. It helps.

Reading Working / Worked

Although I read too much. It's a great escape.

Seroquel Not Working

Couldn't function - smallest dose was too much for me.

Talking Working / Worked

Yes, it worked, but it was freakin' HARD.

Zoloft Working / Worked

Unfortunately, it also made me gain weight. ARGH.

Open ADHD / ADD

7-year old with bipolar disorder, NVLD and ADHD, among other things...

Treatments

Adderall Not Working

He was out of control on this drug.

Concerta Not Working

Out of control on this drug.

Music Somewhat Helpful

Music sometimes helps, sometimes makes him worse.

Strattera Not Working

Made him out of control.

Tofranil Somewhat Helpful

Was great for bedwetting, unfortunately caused extreme anxiety.

Vyvanse Somewhat Helpful

No negative side effects, anyway...

Open Financial Challenges

Single mom of 4 kids, two who are severely disabled. Working full-time, but never enough money!!!!

Treatments

Budgeting Somewhat Helpful

This would work great if life actually worked on a budget.

Earn Money Working / Worked

At least there is SOMETHING coming in.

Filing for Bankruptcy Working / Worked

Filed several years ago. Unfortunately, life isn't getting easier.

Holding a Garage Sale Not Working

Spent more money getting it going than I earned. What a waste!

Open Family Issues

My family is very dysfunctional. I was sexually and emotionally abused throughout my childhood. My parents still refuse to accept any blame for wrongdoing. I am blamed for every problem the family has.

Treatments

Family Therapy Working / Worked

Family therapy with my kids so we don't repeat the cycle.

Music Working / Worked

Playing piano and listening to music really help me.

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

Therapy for myself for as long as I can stand it. Will be doing this for the rest of my life.

Talking Working / Worked

As long as the person can relate.

Writing Somewhat Helpful

I have to be careful not to trigger rages that turn inward, though.

Open Sexual Abuse

Sexually abused throughout my childhood and teenage years, starting at age 6. Raped by brother's "friend" at age 15. PTSD is my main diagnosis.

Treatments

Art Working / Worked

I love to be creative, but sometimes I can't get it out.

Group Therapy Not Working

Ugh. What a horrid experience.

Talking Working / Worked

With a therapist.

\"The Courage To Heal\" Working / Worked

Need to go through this again.

Open Single Parenting

I'm a single mom of 4 - two of whom are severely disabled. 17 & 12 year old daughters and 7 year old twin sons (fraternal). Going it alone all along.

Open Family & Friends of Bipolar

Single mom of 4 - two are bipolar.

Open Codependency

Severely sexually, physically and emotionally abused as child and emotionally abused as adult - codependency as a defense mechanism.

Treatments

Music Working / Worked

Different types of music help me feel different emotions, which works great.

Pets Working / Worked

My Angel kitty loves me no matter what - what a balm to my soul!

Reading Working / Worked

Great escape!

Talking Working / Worked

Tough, but effective.

\"Codependent No More\" Working / Worked

I've gone through this book several times, each time I learn more and heal more.

Open Restless Legs Syndrome

Have had RLS for about a year now, only it's getting worse and nothing is working anymore.

Treatments

Paxil Working / Worked

Helps with depression and anxiety, but not my RLS.

Open Homeschooling

Daughters unable to attend regular school - so trying the homeschooling route.