A little of my life so far....
March 2, 2009 6:52pm
I'm 41 now. I've come so far in life, it's almost hard to imagine.
I am the third of four children. I was different from …
DevonB 
10:39am Thursday
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About Me
DevonB
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About Me
Lesbian Mom to two boys 8 and 12 living with partner and have shared custody 50/50 with their dad (great relationship). I'm bipolar II, with an anxiety disorder. I suffer from chronic migraines (trying to get them under control), fibromyalgia (recently diagnosed), IBS-C, Asperger's Syndrome and am a recovering alcoholic. I don't want my problems to define me, though. I love my family and look for the little things in life to bring me joy. I try and bring meaning into my life by seeing people for who they are inside. I long for the moments when I'm feeling healthy, and try not to get down when I'm not. My partner is my biggest supporter. She understands all that I go through and carries it all with grace and compassion. My boys are my greatest source of wonder and joy. They teach me new things every day. Eventually, I would like to go back to school, I just don't know what to choose from there is so much that I would love to study and learn.
Lesbian Mom to two boys 8 and 12 living with partner and have shared custody 50/50 with their dad (great relationship). I'm bipolar II, with an anxiety disorder. I suffer from chronic migraines (trying to get them under control), fibromyalgia (recently diagnosed), IBS-C, Asperger's Syndrome and am a recovering alcoholic. I don't want my problems to define me, though. I love my family and look for the little things in life to bring me joy. I try and bring meaning into my life by seeing people for
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Interests
I enjoy refinishing furniture, woodwork (when there's time), I embroider, sew and help in the garden. I love reading and music, and playing video games with the family. I would like to learn how to swim well...all in good time!
I enjoy refinishing furniture, woodwork (when there's time), I embroider, sew and help in the garden.
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Recent Activity
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DevonB gave poppings492 a sympathy 9:37pm
Honey, it isn't harsh, it's direct. I'm 41, and I've been 18. I've been through some --ty relationships…
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DevonB gave TJD61 a thanks 8:14pm
Kids are the best thing ever. You hardly seem old enough to have all those kids!…
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Journal Entry for August 22, 2008
August 22, 2008 9:58am
Had my last cigarette this morning. I'm at work and I dont' know how I'm going to last the day. It's my traditional smoke …
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And on I march...
August 19, 2008 4:47pm
Wow, I was put on iron supplements, and after about three weeks of taking them, WHAT a difference!
I haven't felt this good in a long, long …
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And One Day Later...
July 25, 2008 12:11pm
And I feel great!
The weather is wonderful, and the ache is gone. I had a minute migraine, but I'm good. I can't believe how …
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Thanks
Thank you for ur advice on my discussions. I will go and seek counseling as u suggested on all of my discussions. I appreciate the harsh advice.
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Great kid you got there. Mine will defend me as well
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hey lady, just stopping by to say hi and that I saw you on the disabled group . I think that is great . Take care of yourself and drop me a line . *smile and I will smile with you* Luan
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For Miss Casey. Right on the wet nose.
Miss You
I wish I was home with you, making you laugh, or at least smile! I love you boobah!
K. XXX
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Support Groups
Close Fibromyalgia
Went to a Pain Management Clinic recently. WOW, what a difference it made in how I feel, my perspective, and my acceptance!
Treatments
- Cymbalta Not Working
- Terrible. I became suicidal, and my anxiety was almost paranoia.
- Elavil Too Soon to Tell
- Am on it for migraines. It has been wonderful for that so far.
- Lyrica Working / Worked
- It works fairly well. Couldn't go to a higher dose as the side effects were pretty bad...slurred speech, blurred vision, ataxia, verbal ataxia, spasms and tics.
- Trazodone Somewhat Helpful
- Im taking to help my sleeping as I have vivid dreaming from other serotonin meds. It is okay so far but Im on a lowdosage.
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- What a relief. No more highs and lows. I feel relief the whole day and night. I can get up by myself now and Im far more able to do stuff now that I have consistent relief.
Close Alcoholism
3 years clean and sober. How life is different now. I don't even think about it. It's just a non-entity. And my life is SO much better.
Treatments
- 12 Step Program Somewhat Helpful
- I felt resentful over the God issue constantly being in your face.
- AA Meetings Working / Worked
- Worked at the beginning, but too much god oriented content.
- Ativan Working / Worked
- Was very helpful in the beginning.
- Cold Turkey Working / Worked
- Just up one day and stopped. The only way to go.
- Trazodone Too Soon to Tell
- Am using to help with sleeping.
- Willpower Working / Worked
- In conjunction with AA meetings it helped.
Open Asperger Syndrome
Am self diagnosed AS. Relieved to know why I'm so different.
Open Gay Parenting
I'm 40 and only came out 3 years ago. I have two boys from a marriage to a man, and live with my partner.
Open Lesbian Relationship Challenges
Came out at 37 after marriage and kids. Am living with partner for almost three years with 50/50 custody of kids.
Open Migraine Headaches
Treatments
- Axert Considering
- Haven't taken it yet.
- Caffeine Somewhat Helpful
- It is occasionally helpful in minor situations
- Excedrin Somewhat Helpful
- I'm assuming this is ibuprofen...it helps with minor migraines.
- Fiorinol Working / Worked
- I took it many years ago and it was lovely.
- Topamax Not Working
- Took it and it didn't work, and it caused short term memory loss, slurred speech, and loss of coordination.
- Tylenol Not Working
- It doesn't touch my migraines.
Open Menopause
I'm entering perimenopause and my partner is in it.
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
I never had a real problem with weight until I was put on Zoloft. I gained 60 lbs over six years. I now have high cholesterol and am tired of carrying this weight. I don't even know how to start.
Treatments
- Weight Watchers Working / Worked
- It worked and lost 50 lbs, but I started a desk job and put it ALL back on.
Open Parenting Teenagers (12-18)
I have a 12 year old who is a wonderful kid. He's extremly tall for his age.
Open Chronic Pain
I suffer from Fibromyalgia and am in constant pain.
Treatments
- TENS Somewhat Helpful
Open Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
I feel like I've been tired forever. Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and CFS.
Treatments
Open Sensory Integration Disorder
I have Asperger's Syndrome and have been Sensory defensive all my life.
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