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thekrazeekatt
Female, 24, Bangor, ME
"So blah."
3:18pm, October 16, 2009

  • About Me

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    thekrazeekatt

    Female, 24, Married
    Bangor, ME, USA
    Member since September 6, 2008

    • About Me

      I am trying to learn to accept my disabilities while honing my abilities. Molding a new way of looking at life and trying to be happier. For more information, check out writings by the Dalai Lama; he explains it best :)

      I am trying to learn to accept my disabilities while honing my abilities. Molding a new way of looking at life and trying to be happier. For more information, check out writings by the Dalai Lama; he explains it best :)

    • Website

      www.facebook.com/lawropiak85

  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for November 5, 2009

      Mood November 5, 2009 9:59pm

      Got my prescription of Nuvigil today. Gonna start it tomorrow.  Hopefully it works okay! I hope it really is much gentler than provigil.  …

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    • Journal Entry for November 2, 2009

      Mood November 2, 2009 8:46pm

      I went to work today :)  I have my notes done from the lectures I've missed. And I went to UMPIC.  Hubby won't be here to get me …

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    • Journal Entry for November 1, 2009

      Mood November 1, 2009 5:44am

      Had all my faculties today... for once.

      Only thing is, I haven't been able to sleep all night.  Some wierd anxiety. I wonder if I'm …

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    • I’m With You

      From szinski1 Yesterday

      Thanks so much for your support!! I'm sorry for just now writing back to you. I've been trying to manage this narcolepsy and school together and it has been so time-consuming that I haven't even been able to check this site in a while!! Thanks for adding me as your friend!!

    • Little Love

      From jcow926 Tuesday

      Just sending some love your way! I hope you made it through that long day yesterday!!

    • Hug

      From mrsz2 November 2

      IT sOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE ALLOT ON YOUR PLATE. Try to relax even for 10 min and regroup. Tell the doctor sounds like you may have little panic attacks. Why don't you like to be alone? Relax breathe

    • Chocolate

      From Marilynliz October 14

      Hope you feel better soon.

    • Little Love

      From MidnightShadow October 9

      Thanks for the explanation and especially for your picture. I love cats.

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  • Goals

    Finish the Fall Semester

    Progress

    60 %

    Goal End Date is Dec 18, 09 39 more days.
    Lose some weight

    Progress

    25 %

    Current Weight (Lbs)
    148
    Finish my college degree

    Progress

    80 %

    Goal End Date is May 14, 11 551 more days.

  • Support Groups

    • Close Narcolepsy

      I was finally diagnosed with N and C after 6 years of dealing with severe symptoms and being told it was "all in my head". I am happy to have an answer that I can learn to deal with and manage the symptoms and am hoping tog get to know more people with Narcolepsy.

      Treatments

      Inderal Working / Worked
      This helps with the migraine headaches I get frequently probably from sleep deprivation. My doctor wants me to take it also to offset some side affects from the Methylin ER Ritalin such as higher blood pressure increase heart rate and insomnia.
      Lexapro Somewhat Helpful
      Lexapro helps manage anxiety and depression that was for the original diagnosis of GAD and Bipolar. Doc kept me on it to keep some cataplexy at bay.
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      When I don't feel so down and out the other symptoms don't seem so bad. Positive thinking and looking ahead makes me happier in general.
      Provigil Working / Worked
      Helps a great deal... keeps me awake a good 8 hours, and I don't crash afterward. Often still need a nap midday, but no ups and downs like Methlyn.
      Ritalin Somewhat Helpful
      Took 60mg in the morning, more as needed throughout the day. Seems to last about three hours and then I have issues. More helps for about another hour. Usually take enough to make it through class and work-study and afternoon nap takes care of the rest of the day.
      Sleep Working / Worked
      Always helps.

    • Close Migraine Headaches

      Debilitating migraines... air pressure changes, stress, general illness all bring them on. Photosensitive, sensitivity to sound, sometimes an upset stomach, and just so much pain that turns into irritability and depression.

      Treatments

      Inderal Somewhat Helpful
      The milder headaches are gone, but it's no help for the big ones.
      Naproxen Somewhat Helpful
      Takes the edge off. That's about it.
      Topamax Working / Worked
      This was my miracle drug BUT I had a reaction to it and had to stop immediately. Crud.
      Tylenol Working / Worked
      Takes the edge off. That's about it.
      Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
      I take a huge dose of ibuprofen.. Butabitol I believe its called. If it takes the pain away I dont know I usually pass out before I can tell.

    • Open Fibromyalgia

      Just got this diagnosis... 6/2009

      Treatments

      Aqua Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      Always makes me feel better... well for a little while anyway!
      Heat Somewhat Helpful
      It helps loosen the tightness a little bit.
      Ibuprofen Working / Worked
      Takes the edge off the pain.
      Yoga Somewhat Helpful
      Stretching should help.
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      I have to say since I started my swimming and yoga as recommended by my doctor I have felt much better! Still have the regular pain but the flares seem to have lessened. Hasnt been long so maybe its just a good spurt but hopefully its the exercise!

    • Open Raynaud's Disease

      Mom shared with me that's one of the syndromes I've had. Never knew it had a name. Thought I'd check in and see some similar stories.

    • Open Adoption

      I was adopted as an infant. Met my birthparents when I was 18... not a good story.

    • Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

      I can't manage to lost the weight I've gained from years of inactivity due to Narcolepsy and Fibro- I still can't do much exercise, but there has to be some way to get back to where I want to be!

      Treatments

      Counting Calories Somewhat Helpful
      I don't even eat the "recommended" calories-- I don't do enough with what little I'm awake to make up for it. I'm just not hungry enough most of the time.
      Dancing Too Soon to Tell
      If I just keep moving to music, it's still dancing right? lol I like to "work out" to dance music by moving to some zumba style dancing that I learned online and in a group.
      Eating Healthier Foods Somewhat Helpful
      I seem to be stuck at the same weight now.
      Eat Less Considering
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      Gentle exercise: Yoga, Swimming when I can; made a difference in how I look but I'm not seeing the pounds go away!
      Slim-Fast Working / Worked
      I love slim fast optima. I have it for breakfast because solid foods in the morning tend to make me sick. Lasts me till lunch :)

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