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  • About Me

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    lisadearlisa

    Female, 39, Single
    binghamton, NY, USA
    Member since June 27, 2008

    • About Me

      I am 39 and single no kids. I have had anorexia since i was 18 and 15 years ago 6 months after receiving my veterinarians license i was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I am a very bitter angry person. i am looking to connect with people who are upset about where their life is headed and feel out of control. so if this is you and you want to chat get back to me

      I am 39 and single no kids. I have had anorexia since i was 18 and 15 years ago 6 months after receiving my veterinarians license i was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I am a very bitter angry person. i am looking to connect with people who are upset about where their life is headed and feel out of control. so if this is you and you want to chat get back to me

    • Interests

      reading, computers, games, exercising, spending time with friends, shopping

      reading, computers, games, exercising, spending time with friends, shopping

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  • Journal

    • even though i have MS im still me

      Mood April 16, 2009 8:10pm

      Ive had MS since 1993 and I have experienced a lot of things but i think the worst is having others treat you differently.  I walk with a limp …

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      From lilMid October 12

      *huggles and cookies* hope you feel better soon...peace out! x

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      From jludtown July 23

      I thought you needed a big hug!! I hope you are doing good today! Hang in there! :)

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      From ruth61 July 21

      Thanks for sharing and caring. Hopefully we can become friends.

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      From campdaffy July 21

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      From Slimpics July 20

      Hi, it's always nice to make a new friend... thanks for the request! Yes, we CAN do this together; it's NOT too late:) XoOXx

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  • Goals

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
      Type: Progressive Relapsing MS

      I was diagnosed with MS in 1993 exactly 6 months after getting my vet tech license to practice. Ive had ups and downs im also battling anorexia which upsets the ms so its a catch 22. I was on beta seron and then copaxone and next week May 11th I start tysabri im very nervous. but hopeful. im a busy person I like to live life to the fullest despite my disability

      Treatments

      Baclofen Working / Worked
      helped with spasms
      Betaseron Somewhat Helpful
      first diagnosed took it trouble with needle too thin
      Copaxone Not Working
      worked for while then i dropped to 90 lbs and it was difficult to give shot so i stopped now trying something new
      Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      always doing this to improve balsnce and strength
      Prednisone Somewhat Helpful
      every time i have a attack i go on pred
      Solumedrol Somewhat Helpful
      Tysabri Considering
      start may 11
    • Close Anger Management

      since i was little i always wanted to be a vet and i finally accomplished it in 1993 but then 6 months later i lost it all when i was iagnosed with MS. Im still pissed off, i just get so angry, i throw things i scream im like a child having a tantrum its ridiculous, but i cant control it, please help

    • Open Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Parent

      When i was 16 i watched my mom ,my best friend, push me away because she was dying of cancer. I remember every moment of that weekend as if it was yesterday. I can tell u everything and that was 22 years ago. Now my dad just died 5 years ago of cancer, surprise surprise, and i cant tell ya anything. I dont remember a thing. I feel horrible, I collapsed when he died, he was my life. I still miss him terribly.

      Treatments

      Grief Counseling Working / Worked
      sort of
      Helping Others Working / Worked
      i volunteer at the cancer society
      Music Working / Worked
      i listen to old gospel music it reminds me of my mom and i feel closer to her.
      Pets Working / Worked
      i have a obnoxious kitten xavier who helps me when im sad. I worry about losing him.
      Prayer Working / Worked
      Pray all the time. pray that mom and dad r watching over me and that they dont see the bad stuff i dod and they will always love me.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      been in counseling since i heard mom had cancer. now im 40 and still there
      Remembering Working / Worked
      i remember on birthdays anniversarys, and the days they died. ill never forget those days.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      my family view is it happened get over. move on no help whatsoever.
    • Open Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

      i was diagnosed 5 yrs ago so now i have this plus MS plus ED and depression

    • Open Codependency

      every relationship ive had has ended badly people and therapists tell me im codependent but i dont understand. I admit i try to control people but i kow thats wrong

      Treatments

      12 Step Program Working / Worked
      still working on it
      Reading Working / Worked
      self help books
      \"Codependent No More\" Working / Worked
    • Open Depression

      i worked my butt off in school to get my vet license and 6 months after receiving it I was diagboth nosed with MS and paralysis.I cant work anymore,both my parents are deceased any the rest of my family cant be bothered. Im not even 40 and i feel like my life is over, and i never really lived it.

      Treatments

      Meditation Working / Worked
      if i really work at it
      Paxil Working / Worked
      not strong enuff
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      try but its hard
      Prozac Working / Worked
      this works
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      still doing it
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      what support
      Trazodone Working / Worked
      help me sleep
      Writing Working / Worked
      journal sometimes
    • Open Eating Disorders
      Type: Bulimia

      i am 40 years old and i have had anorexia, bulimia since i was 16. ive had 4 mi's icant tell u how many times a month i go to the er. my family and friends r disgusted with me. I cant stop

      Treatments

      Dietitian Consult Working / Worked
      see every week
      Group Therapy Working / Worked
      ongoing process
      Outpatient Treatment Program Working / Worked
      ongoing
      Renfrew Center Working / Worked
      my brothers didnt like the fact that i still dropped weight while there and took me home to the er
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      none they just tell me how disgusting i look
      Topamax Working / Worked
      ongoing
    • Open Endometriosis

      I was diagnosed with endometriosis when i was 16 and its been very painful. Ive given up hopes to have children.

    • Open Family Issues

      mom died when i was 18. Dad had a affair on her and i was the only one who knew. Iwas diagnosed with MS when i was 22 my only support was my dad he died 6 years ago. I used to live in PA where i loved it and had good support but after dad died my family brought me back here and dont bother with me.I just had a confrontation on face book with my sister in law about what a bitch she is and how i complain all the time. She lives 20 min from me and has 2 boys by my bro who ive never seen. im mad

      Treatments

      Family Therapy Working / Worked
      family not interested
      Music Working / Worked
      gospel music helps calm me
    • Open Female Sexual Issues

      i am 40 and have never had a internal orgasm.i get nervous having sex, so i always try to please my man instead, it really sucks because im missing out.

    • Open Financial Challenges

      ive been on ssdi since i was 23 been unable to keep a job because of health issues. Im struggling but i get by its hard when im used to being able to get what i want. ive grown up alot

      Treatments

      Budgeting Working / Worked
      ongoing process
      Cut Up Credit Cards Working / Worked
      long time ago
      Holding a Garage Sale Working / Worked
      works
    • Open Interracial Relationships

      i am a caucasion female who has never dated a white male ive always date afican american males. Im just attracted to them thats what i like. theres no problem, is there?

    • Open DailyStrength Members Community

      I am 40 years old i was diagnosed with MS in 1993 and i am all alone I am reaching out for support.

    • Open Healthy Sex

      I am 39 years old and i have MS. Ive always problem with a sex and now that i hav e MS its worse. Its very frustrating.

      Treatments

      Patience Working / Worked
      take it slow
    • Open Career Changes

      Im 39 all i ever wanted to do was be a vet 8 months after graduation i was diagnosed with MS and poof there went my dream.

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