Lessons I am learning
March 30, 2009 11:04am
I am learning to communicate better with others. This is helping me a lot with my family. I have a way to go but I am working on …
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2stressed
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About Me
2stressed
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About Me
I am the caregiver for my Father. He has had bouts with cancer and he has heart problems. I am not working due to depression and my main job is taking care of him. I am an only child, so therefore it is up to me. He lives with me and we are together most all of the time. With my depression and trying to take care of myself and him, I get really stressed and anxious. He is 86 years old and I am 59. I want to be a good caregiver but some days I just want to run away.
I am the caregiver for my Father. He has had bouts with cancer and he has heart problems. I am not working due to depression and my main job is taking care of him. I am an only child, so therefore it is up to me. He lives with me and we are together most all of the time. With my depression and trying to take care of myself and him, I get really stressed and anxious. He is 86 years old and I am 59. I want to be a good caregiver but some days I just want to run away.
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Interests
I love to read books and magazines. I collect lighthouses, bears, frogs and angels. I like playing Mahjong, just got a new game and I think I am addicted to it already. I enjoy traveling and sight seeing in general. I love most all animals, I have a dog and two cats.
I love to read books and magazines. I collect lighthouses, bears, frogs and angels. I like playing Mahjong,
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Recent Activity
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2 hugs given
Tuesday
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2stressed gave keepmegoing a hug 10:35pm
I know how hard the first month can be but you have made it. That is a big milestone in your life. Yes,…
November 14
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2stressed gave Laura20 a hug 5:28am
I know you are going through a rough time right now. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that…
November 9
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2stressed commented on keepmegoing’s journal entry My visits 6:47pm
Glad you made the trip safely but so sorry that it was bittersweet for you. I know you enjoyed spending…
November 5
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2stressed commented on Laura20’s journal entry Surviving 7:44am
Sorry you are having such a tough time right now. Hope you feel better soon. Hang in there, take care…
November 2
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2stressed commented on keepmegoing’s journal entry 2 weeks have gone by..... 9:48am
It's good to hear from you. I'm glad that you are making it through this tough time. It is hard to…
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Journal
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Spring time
March 22, 2009 12:23pm
Yea, spring is here with all the beautiful flowers and some nice fresh air. That alone makes me feel better. I met new therapist this …
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I am falling into the dark hole again! Someone close the door.
March 15, 2009 11:39pm
I have been out of sorts for the past few days and it seems like I am in the desert screaming for help and no one can hear me or they just …
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New doctor
March 15, 2009 4:20am
I am seeing a new doctor now and she is going to work with me on my medications. The stressors in my life are still here and my Dad's …
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Not much has changed
March 3, 2009 6:06pm
My stress level is about the same, still dealing with my Dad's health, my own health problems and just life in general.
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Hugbook
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Flower
Hers some flowers for you. Thanks for caring. Thing are slowly getting better. What doesnt kill you make you stronger right? Hope you are doing well! Hugs, Laura
Hug
Thank you for the recent comment on my journal. The support is always appreciated. Hope you are doing well...take care.
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Rainbow
Hope you like rainbows....take care.
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Get Well Soon!
Glad you are on the mend. I'm on FB as well. My favorite things to do on there are Farmville, Farkle and Bejeweled2. I also do Sunshine Ranch, Barn Buddy, Farm Pals and Farmville. I've gotten away from Farmville a bit though. I also do Yoville from time to time. Do you do any of these applications? We can connect up and be eachother's neighbors, if you'd like. The games do help distrack, don't they? I have to have something to do when Rob is using the TV the Wii is hooked up to. Take care and God Bless!
Prayer
My Mom Passed away on Sept 5th. It seem so fitting she chose that day. It would of been my parents 80th Wedding Anniversy. May the Lord bless their reunion.
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Photos
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Support Groups
Close Caregivers
I would like to find someone who is or has been taking care of their parent(s). Also, I would like to hear from a depression group.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I am presently in therapy and it helps.
- Celexa Somewhat Helpful
- Depakote Somewhat Helpful
- Xanax Working / Worked
Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI have been depressed for several years with a lot of ups and downs. I would like to have a straight level and I am working on it. In addition to my depression, I am the caregiver for my Dad.
Treatments
- Celexa Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
Open Stress Management
Stress is my life. I get up with it every morning and go to bed with it at night. I am not handling it very well.
Treatments
- Seroquel Somewhat Helpful
Open Eating Disorders
Type: BulimiaI have been binge eating for the past two months. I just can't control myself. I know when I get full but I just keep eating. It feels like there is a big whole in my body and I am trying to fill it up with food. Then I get more depressed as the weight goes up on the scales.
Treatments
- Lexapro Not Working
- It made me too nervous.
- Paxil Not Working
- It made me too nervous.
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Zoloft Not Working
- It just did nothing for my problems.
