Journal Entry for July 15, 2008
July 15, 2008 3:10am
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sunshinehug 
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About Me
sunshinehug
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About Me
I struggle with depression. I do have some good days, but not many. My biggest struggle is loneliness. I am homebound and it is difficult to find a way to make friends. Nobody wants to be around somebody will not any further than her yard.
I struggle with depression. I do have some good days, but not many. My biggest struggle is loneliness. I am homebound and it is difficult to find a way to make friends. Nobody wants to be around somebody will not any further than her yard.
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Interests
My daughter, dogs, flowers in the spring and summer, trying to stay positive.
My daughter, dogs, flowers in the spring and summer, trying to stay positive.
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Ray of Sunshine
good morning hugzzz!!! i am wishing you a great day!!! karen :)
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Dear Sunshinehug, Hang in there, I am here to tell you that there is hope for your daughter. It will take time because she has to realize the life she is in, isn't what she wants, and until then, just let her know you love her and are there for her. I had to wait a long time before my daughter came home--and through several attempts for her to come, she always backed out, and then there came a day she got on the bus and came home. When they are immersed in using, they are unable to not only not be able to look at themselves and what they are doing, but how their use affects the ones who love them the most. My daughter said all she cared about was getting high, yet at the same time she felt guilty for the way she treated her family. Things are still un-solid between my two daughters---there are other issues involved that have been carried over, but it is something they have to work out between themselves--without me, unless they ask. No matter what, stay connected to your daughter, even if it is only be email--even if and when she ignores you--even when your heart is breaking and you feel you can't go on, do what you need to do to keep even a little sliver of light headed in her direction, because she is going to one day see that little sliver of light, and she is going to want to walk straight into it for the help she needs. It isn't easy. Believe me, I know. I been there. I had only email to contact her. She made it so that was all I had--I didn't know if she even got them, but she did. She just didn't answer them usually. But, keep some channel open to her, it's the one connection she needs to know is there for her--no matter what--. I hope this makes sense to you... Lovesmybasset
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Moment of Peace
good morning.. i hope that your day goes great for you... i am glad to see that you are feeling some better... love and hugzzz... karen :)
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Ray of Sunshine
here is some sunshine for the 'sunshinehug'... hope today is better for you... love and hugzzz... karen :)
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Moment of Peace
hey, i hope that you have a good day and you get to feeling better... love and hugzz... karen :)
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Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionMy battle with depression seems to be circumstantial. When I am dealing with anything emotional there is either depression or anxiety or both. I am learning to muddle through it. Be comfortable being uncomfortable. I know it does pass.
Treatments
- Celexa Working / Worked
- Helped me a lot, once I had the right dose.
- Clonazepam Working / Worked
- Very helpful with my agoraphobia and panic. I am able to get function outside of home a lot better.
- Paxil Not Working
- I was the one of the 10% allergic to it. Was very sick within 2 days.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I wouldn't be doing as well as I am without therapy. A totally different thought process.
- Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
- My family is in denial about my depression. I hope to make friends at DS that will understand what it is like. '
