sarahg13

Open Vegetarians & Vegans

I became vegan about 1 year ago, and feel healthier overall because of it. I became vegan because of the horrors of the factory farms and mistreatment of animals. I went to the warped tour and some PETA advocates were there and after I talked to them I was determined to become vegan.

Open Family & Friends of Bipolar

My mom is bipolar but refuses to acknowledge this. I went to live with her for a year, but by the end of that year she was affecting me too much for me to stay there. I was getting sick and not eating right as a result. She was accusing me and my friends of numerous things, screaming in the morning and at night, and calling the police. It's just very hard for me to understand everything. She refuses medicine or therapy. I wish I knew who she really is.

Open Food Allergies
Type of allergy: Other Foods

I am allergic to virtually everything it seems like. My family has lactose intolerance, and I'm pretty sure I have a gluten intolerance.. When I avoid dairy and grains I feel better. I haven't had a doctor look into it yet, but I plan to.

Treatments

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked

I feel much better when I don't eat dairy or foods with gluten.

Open Celiac Disease

I have always had a variety of symptoms which doctors could not explain, or find a solution for. I started to research on my own, and realized that my symptoms fit almost perfectly with celiac disease- joint pain, constipation, being tired all the time, bloating, gas, and a variety of other symptoms. As soon as I cut gluten out of my diet the bloating and constipation went away almost instantly, and now any time I consume anything with gluten my stomach hurts, I bloat, and I have horrible gas.

Treatments

Dairy-Free Diet Working / Worked

Gluten Free Diet Working / Worked

Open Anxiety

I have a lot of trouble not getting stressed out about things in my life. I'm really scared that my issues are going to affect my relationships with those I love. I need some help dealing with my anxiety.

Treatments

Paxil Not Working

I was put on Paxil when I was in the 3rd grade-6th grade. I hated it...it made me feel like a zombey. I also gained a lot of weight.

Open Endometriosis

Treatments

NuvaRing Somewhat Helpful

I had a lot of pregnancy scares while on this... I also experienced many yeast infections.

Ortho Evra Somewhat Helpful

I experienced quite a bit of breakthrough bleeding and then later experienced excruciating pain and pms...

Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

I am frustrated.. my past influences me a lot currently.. it has my entire life. I have learned many valuable lessons, but I also have a lot of questions and a lot of anger over my history. I need someone to talk to.. and vent to..

Treatments

Paxil Not Working

I was put on paxil when I was 9... I was on paxil for several years. I gained weight, made very few new friends (I moved to Kansas from colorado), and was unhappy. I had many suicidal thoughts as a young kid.

Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful

I never have really opened up to a therapist, as it's tough for me to show my true self to someone in person. I have a lot of issues about abandonment, and I know a therapist won't be forever.. and will eventually not be there anymore.. so completely opening up is hard. Plus I no longer have health insurance, and can't afford it.

Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful

No one wants to keep dwelling on the past, and I can't blame them. I have so many issues still though, and it does effect my relationships with them.

Writing Working / Worked

I really enjoy writing.. Just for me.. I've written a lot of poetry and kept a lot of journals. The one problem I've run into is when someone finds my journals.. then I am extremely withdrawn, embarrassed, and I don't know how to deal with someone knowing all my thoughts. So I haven't kept one in a long long time.

Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

I am tired of feeling sick due to IBS. I'd like to learn more about what to avoid that could be a trigger. I need some support!

Treatments

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked

This works the best, avoiding trigger foods.

Chamomile Somewhat Helpful

It can sometimes soothe my stomach, but not a lot.

Colace Not Working

It would help my constipation, but not long term, and not always.

High Fiber Diet Somewhat Helpful

I am a vegetarian, so I have lots of fiber anyways.... it's not super helpful.

Miralax Not Working

I've used it before... it didn't really help.

Peppermint Somewhat Helpful

It made me feel a little better.

Probiotics Not Working

I used to eat Activia every day, and it didn't help at all.

Zelnorm Somewhat Helpful

It helped a little bit, but it was taken off the market, and then I didn't have it for a long time.