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October 8, 2008 10:00am
My body has been extremely exhausted lately - I think it is healing from the overstressed muscle issue my chiro is working on. I have been …
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About Me
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About Me
I am a single 40 yr old Christian woman, no kids, with 3 pets - 1 dog and 2 cats. I am an avid pet lover! I work in Market Research in Chicago so I have long daily commutes. I recently joined Facebook and reconnected with some friends from high school - one directed me to this site. I enjoy spending time with God, Family, and friends... I strive to stay active by working out and keep my health in check.. a must, I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma- doing "watch and wait" with Doctor.
I am a single 40 yr old Christian woman, no kids, with 3 pets - 1 dog and 2 cats. I am an avid pet lover! I work in Market Research in Chicago so I have long daily commutes. I recently joined Facebook and reconnected with some friends from high school - one directed me to this site. I enjoy spending time with God, Family, and friends... I strive to stay active by working out and keep my health in check.. a must, I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma- doing "watch and wait" with Doctor.
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Interests
spending time with family and friends, doting on my pets - reading (mostly non-fiction), movies, working out, being outside (not a winter person though!)...
spending time with family and friends, doting on my pets - reading (mostly non-fiction), movies, working
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October 7, 2008 9:41am
I am new to this site. Just starting out. A friend pointed me this way and I am grateful. I could have used a support group site …
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miss ya. have a nice weekend
Good Luck
Sucks that you have to work. I am glad that we have 5 days off for some R&R. Don't work too hard, ok? Take some time to celebrate and enjoy life!
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Celebration
I haven't talked to you in a bit. I just wanted to stop by and wish you a wonderful, happy, healthy and prosperous new year!!!
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Get Well Soon!
Send your cat some love from me!
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Hug
How are you doing today? I wish one of these hug icons was a warm blanket or a hat and scarf - I would send it to you! I can't believe how it went from 50 degrees yesterday to 5 degrees today.
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Support Groups
Close Non-hodgkin's Lymphoma
Type: Low Grade Non-Hodgkin\'sI was diagnosed w/Follicular B-Cell NHL 4 years ago. Havbe had it closer to 10 years though - was misdiagnosed. It was determined I am Stage II/Grade II. I have had no chemo or radiation so far- working w/speclst in Chic, IL - Dr Leo Gordon-doing 'watch & wait'. Did change food and exercise habits. I work with a dietician, eat organic as much as possible and take dietary supplements.
Close Eating Disorders
Type: BulimiaGrowing up I always felt my acceptance as a person came from how I looked-especially if I was thin. I struggled with bulimia (through exercise and laxatives) and anorexic behaviors (restrict food/"good" vs. "bad" food, etc.)-got help when I was 21 (19 yrs ago). Currently doing well, working with a dietician regularly.
Treatments
- Celexa Working / Worked
- yes, helps mostly with depressive thoughts
- Dietitian Consult Working / Worked
- yes, still doing this now - best thing ever!
- Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Working / Worked
- yes, used more in the beginning - gave me a good foundation and support. don't currently go but would if felt the need
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- yes, still go and check in when I know I need it - currently not seeing her.
- Residential Treatment Center Working / Worked
- went there for 6 weeks-helped me to start moving onto the road to healing and recovery.
Open Fitness Goals
Type: OtherI have a history w/an eating disorder and I have Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. As a result, I changed my diet and exercise plan. Last Hallowwen (Oct 2007) I joined a health club and began working w/a dietician and personal trainer to learn to eat healthy and put on lean muscle mass. I am still going strong but am nursing an injury that has made me cut back - no leg work, no cardio for now. Am seeing the chiropractor.
Treatments
- Pilates Working / Worked
- one of the classes I take when I can
- Running Working / Worked
- this is new for me... am making progress w/asistance from staff at health club
- Strength Training Working / Worked
- learning as I go and from working w/a personal trainer
- Weight Training Working / Worked
- learning as I go and from working w/a personal trainer
- Yoga Working / Worked
- take as a class at health club. it helps me a lot. need to do on a regular basis a goal for me.
Open Food Addiction
life time of eating disorder - definite addiction to food
Treatments
- Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Working / Worked
Open Bereavement
Type: Loss of a Parentmy mom died 4 years ago from lung cancer... I have learned to accept I will grieve her for a lifetime.
Treatments
- Crying Working / Worked
- Keeping Busy Working / Worked
- Pets Working / Worked
- definitely - life savers
- Prayer Working / Worked
- sometimes I feel like it does - my faith tells me it always does
- Remembering Working / Worked
- Talking Working / Worked
- that is why i am here
