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  • About Me

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    pepper09mos

    Female, 50
    Albuquerque, NM, USA
    Member since July 8, 2008

    • About Me

      teacher of 21 years; tired of teaching; just turned 50; no significant other (not interested in finding one); momma to 2 4-legged animals ( 1 whom is 9 and 1 whom is 3) Gemini is mini doxie and Pepper is dorkie (dachshand/yorkie).

      teacher of 21 years; tired of teaching; just turned 50; no significant other (not interested in finding one); momma to 2 4-legged animals ( 1 whom is 9 and 1 whom is 3) Gemini is mini doxie and Pepper is dorkie (dachshand/yorkie).

    • Interests

      beading; being busy with church activities; art therapy; drawing; reading; being with friends; visiting with my dogs; hanging out at home; playing on pogo.com

      beading; being busy with church activities; art therapy; drawing; reading; being with friends; visiting

  • Recent Activity

    Recently:

    • 6 journal comments

    Yesterday

    Wednesday

    November 8

  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for July 11, 2009

      Mood July 11, 2009 12:28am

    • Not in a good place tonight

      Mood July 4, 2009 12:06am

      Not in a good place tonight cuz the only REAL friend that we hang out with is moving to NY state next Thursday. We don't want to be alone again. …
    • improve my mood

      Mood May 29, 2009 12:51pm

      We wanted everyone to know that we are in a great mood since summer has begun. We are going to travel to Katy and Crosby, Texas soon to meet our …
    • Journal Entry for April 1, 2009

      Mood April 1, 2009 12:33pm

    • So Sad???

      Mood March 24, 2009 5:16pm

      Very sad. Can't figure out why. Maybe when I come back from T we will have figured out why. Bye for now. Pepper

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    • Hug

      From mrsthang November 7

      thx u 4r the hug

    • Celebration

      From Patswife November 1

      Hi Pepper, Way to go on the 21 pounds, I'm sure you feel better as i know I do. I am a plus sized gal with a lot more to go, but honestly I'm not having too too hard a timw with it. Take care, Hugs, Wendy

    • Hug

      From 7janedoe October 27

      thanks for the comment in my journal - i have a dog at the vets down with paralysis tick it was touch and go last night but got good news this morn and on the mend ... thanks for reading no wonder my mood was so low hugs jd :-)

    • Hug

      From sadandlonelyalot October 27

    • Flower

      From sadandlonelyalot October 26

      THINKIN OF YOU AS WELL

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  • Goals

    Goal Completed on Mar 24, 09
  • Support Groups

    • Close Multiple Personalities

      We were sexually abused and sold from the time we were 11 until we were 30, when our abuser, our female parent died. We have 14 of us. We do try to work together. We go to art therapy and have the BEST art therapist. She knows and works with each and every one of us.

      Treatments

      Art Working / Worked
      This has been our most successful treatment. We still have hard times but doing art really helps.
    • Close Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

      In 1977 I had a blood clot in July as well as in September. I had another in 1992. I have not had any since.

      Treatments

      Coumadin Working / Worked
      I guess it works. I have been on it since 1977.
    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      Treatments

      Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful
      on it
      Effexor Not Working
      did not work
      Elavil Not Working
      never worked
      Lexapro Somewhat Helpful
      on it
      Paxil Not Working
      did not work
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      it does work but would need it daily to work all the time
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      helps sometimes but no one close enuf to really help
      Wellbutrin Working / Worked
      on it
      Writing Working / Worked
      this is awesome and does work
    • Open Diabetes Type 2

      Type 2 since 2001

      Treatments

      Actos Not Working
      did not work; made me gain weight too
      Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
      this helps
      Metformin Working / Worked
      on it
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      Curves and walking before I found out I can't do this anymore due to debilitating disease of foot
    • Open Anxiety

      We are anxious most of the time because of past abuse issues.

      Treatments

      Breathwork Working / Worked
      Sometimes this helps.
      Ativan Working / Worked
      We dont think it works but we forget to take it most of the time. the smallest dosage.
    • Open Arthritis

      I have rheumatoid arthritis and are constantly in pain in hands, especially fingers, and ankles and neck.

      Treatments

      Tylenol Not Working
      doesn't work
      Plaquenil Somewhat Helpful
      It does help. It just does not take all pain away.
      Cymbalta Not Working
      I dont see a difference with this one.
    • Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

      I need to lose weight badly.

      Treatments

      Curves Working / Worked
      the best for me for exercise
      Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
      works if I do it
      Eat Less Somewhat Helpful
      gave up on it.
      NutriSystem Not Working
      wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too expensive; got tired of food after 3 mos.
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      If I stuck with it I probably would be more successful.
      Weight Watchers Working / Worked
      if I stick with it for longer than 6 mos, it is very successful for me.
    • Open Financial Challenges

      I am horrible with money (any kind).

      Treatments

      Budgeting Not Working
      went thru $3000 in 2 mos and don't know what on
      Cut Up Credit Cards Working / Worked
      have no credit cards
      Debt Consolidation Not Working
      just added to my bills
      Earn Money Working / Worked
      teaching summer school and tutoring for summer
    • Open Food Addiction

      i am addicted to sugar, carbs, and food in general.

      Treatments

      Weight Watchers Working / Worked
      When I follow the plan it works.
      Curves Working / Worked
      Very successful
      Walking Working / Worked
      It helps me very much.
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