ShortyJ 
12:01am, August 17, 2008
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Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI have been depressed since I was probably about 13 or so. It's gotten a little worse lately and I'm looking for new ways to get out of it, especially non-medicinal options. I have been seeing a psychologist since 2000 or so and have been on medications since about 2002.
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- Celexa Working / Worked
- I used this for a couple of years and it worked well at first, then I switched to Paxil and Wellbutrin.
- Meditation Working / Worked
- I love this because it doesn't require anything but quietness and clears my mind very well.
- Paxil Working / Worked
- I have been using it, but I have been wondering how well it is working - I am feeling depressed a bit again lately.
- Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
- I have a lot of self defeating thoughts, and it can be hard at times. I am trying my best to utilize this more effectively.
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- I'm not sure how well this is going lately - the psychotherapy is more going to get the medications I'm on renewed. I could use a counselor that I can be more open with and get more feedback on my situation from.
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- This has been helping probably the most consistently of the medications I've used. The only negative side effect is if I use it too late in the afternoon, I have a little trouble falling asleep at night.
- Writing Working / Worked
- This helps when I can get support from other people and realize that other people go through the same thing.
Close Asthma
Treatments
- Advair Working / Worked
- This has worked at preventing most symptoms. There were some shaky feelings at first, but went away.
- Albuterol Working / Worked
- Works good for sudden symptoms and provides quick relief.
- Flovent Working / Worked
- Took this before I went on Advair, and works alright but not as well as Advair for me.
- Inhaler Working / Worked
- Works well for quick relief.
- Xopenex Working / Worked
- Works a bit better than my inhaler if I'm having a bad attack.
Open Environmental Allergies
Type of allergy: OtherI have had allergies since I was a kid.
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Open Tinnitus
I have had tinnitus for quite awhile; I can't remember exactly when it started.
Open High Cholesterol
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- I try my best to avoid high cholesterol foods.
- Vytorin Working / Worked
- Worked incredibly well for my high cholesterol.
- Zocor Working / Worked
- I'm currently on this since my insurance stopped covering Vytorin.
Open Panic Attacks
Treatments
- Meditation Working / Worked
- Probably works the best. I have tried just taking myself out of the attack.
- Paxil Working / Worked
- Works okay for panic attacks.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- I am trying to use it more to overcome the attack.
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Doesn't help at the time of the attack.
Open Anxiety
This has to be my biggest problem, and often leads to a lot of my depression. It often leads me feeling debilitated and tired.
Treatments
- Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
- When I think to do it, this helps to pull me back into reality.
- Breathwork Considering
- Meditation Working / Worked
- Meditation is very mind clearing for me and can help a lot.
- Paxil Working / Worked
- Works okay for the anxiety.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Doesn't always work, especially on days when my anxiety is severe.
Open Obesity
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- I have tried this off and on and works a bit when I do it.
- Elliptical Trainer Working / Worked
- When I actually get motivated to get on the eliptical machine, it works well.
- Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Considering
- Swimming Working / Worked
- I love to swim, but have not felt confident enough to get into a bathing suit lately. I used to be a member of a swim team and love to swim.
Open Family & Friends of Cancer Patients
My grandfather has leukemia.
Open Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
ShortyJ hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Pet Bereavement
I have lost 2 special rabbits in the past few years, one being recently.
Open Vegetarians & Vegans
Type: Lacto-ovo vegetarianism (No meat)I have been attempting a vegetarian diet, and have been doing well so far.
Open Stress Management
Treatments
- Emotions Anonymous (EA) Considering
- Music Working / Worked
- Usually works well.
- Patience Working / Worked
- Patience is often the only thing to have in stressful situations.
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- Works well when I actually get around to doing it.
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