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  • About Me

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    Female, 21
    USA
    Member since December 25, 2008

    • About Me

      I thought I'd give this site a try...

      I thought I'd give this site a try...

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      From fieldofdaisies July 4

      dear sunshine, i hope everything is full of sunshine for you right now dear little sis, i am thinking of you and it seems your never on here, but i do think of you and i hope you are ok,,,,,,and please, anytime you need someone to talk to , or cry to, or vent to, i am sincerely here for you..just message me ok? i have a daughter just your age:) anyway, i hope your having a blast right now on this night of the 4rth...or that your just totally chillin and happy...my love, and peace for you dear sunshine, maggie

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      From PenguinPeru July 2

      I wish you the best and I'm thinking of you.

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      From BlackWingedAngelxox May 9

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      From DorytTheMagicalFish May 2

      Hello, hello- wishing for you the best. Wondering if perhaps you could take some time to read my journal... as I've been going through a bit of a bout with life and love in general... I would SO appreciate some good advice :-) Thanks so much, regardless!

    • Little Love

      From fieldofdaisies April 25

      thinking of you sunshine..and sending you a big hug, i hope you are doing ok these days, seems like it's been a while since you've been on..here for you anytime you need a friend...peace for you sweetie, love, maggie

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  • Goals

    308 days sober. Last update Jan 22, 09
  • Support Groups

    • Close The Financial Crisis

      No job, no money to go to college, no car...

    • Close Self-Injury

      Been cutting for almost 10 years.

      Treatments

      Group Therapy Working / Worked
      I'm in a group therapy program right now, but I don't get the chance to go every week.
      Outpatient Treatment Program Working / Worked
      My doctor is the head of mental health department in the hopsital he works in.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I've been in therapy for a while, but have been with a few different ones. I can't seem to find one that I trust and don't think is a quack!
      Red Marker Working / Worked
      Tried it once and I also tried taking black eye liner and marking "X"s all over the places on my body I hate.
      Talking Somewhat Helpful
      I always hate talking to people about my problems because I feel like a burden.
    • Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

      disease hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Bipolar Disorder

      Diagnosed at the end of 2007.

      Treatments

      Ativan Not Working
      I couldn't handle it. It was too strong.
      Celexa Working / Worked
      I can definitely see a change when I'm on it.
      Depakote Considering
      Was prescribed, but I never had it filled.
      Group Therapy Too Soon to Tell
      I'm in a weekly program right now, but don't get the chance every week to go.
      Ativan Not Working
      Never really did anything for me.
    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      Thought I had seasonal affective disorder, but when I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, things changed.

      Treatments

      Celexa Working / Worked
      I can see a difference in myself when I'm on it.
      Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      I can never seem to find the right therapist.
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      I try as best I can. Being a Christian and praying helps a lot.
      Prozac Not Working
      Prescribed, but never did anything for me.
      Writing Working / Worked
      I tend to write when I get the most angry, just so I can get my feelings out.
    • Open Anxiety

      I was always told my whole life that I was just a normal person, going through normal stresses, but after an event in 2007, I haven't been the same since. My heart is always pounding and I'm always fidgety.

      Treatments

      Ativan Not Working
      I couldn't handle the side effects.
      Breathwork Working / Worked
      Works sometimes when I have the patience.
      BuSpar Considering
      Was prescribed, but I haven't started it yet.
      Klonopin Working / Worked
      My wonder drug! I love this stuff!
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      Being a Christian, I can pray and God is always there to calm me down when I need it.
    • Open Acne

      I don't really have acne, but I do frequently break out. My break outs are big and white and they hurt terribly bad!

      Treatments

      Proactiv Working / Worked
      It makes my face dry, but I'd prefer that over being so oily!
      Washing Working / Worked
      Clean and clear is the best stuff for me.
    • Open Abstinence & Celibacy

      I am very proud to say that I am a 20 year old virgin!

    • Open Panic Attacks

      I've been having panic attacks for as long as I can remember...

      Treatments

      Ativan Not Working
      Couldn't handle the side effects.
      BuSpar Considering
      Prescribed, but I haven't started it yet.
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      It helps that I love God.
    • Open Family Issues

      I have a lot of issues with my family. My older brother is a borderline alcoholic, my sister is the Golden Child, and my little brother has Oppositional Defiance Disorder. My parents don't believe that Bipolar disorder is a real disease, even though I live and breath is everyday. My dad is diabetic and my mom always has some kind of injury.

      Treatments

      Family Therapy Not Working
      I've been in therapy alone and with my family. Alone, I can't find a therapist that I trust or even like, and in family therapy, I always leave feeling worse about myself than when I started.
      Music Working / Worked
      I write songs all the time and I have certain songs that I put on repeat when my family gets to me.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I've been in therapy alone and with my family. Alone, I can't find a therapist that I trust or even like, and in family therapy, I always leave feeling worse about myself than when I started.
      Talking Not Working
      Talking never seems to help me. It makes me feel worse.
      Writing Working / Worked
      I constantly write...it's my way of escaping my dark reality and creating a happy imaginary place.
    • Open Agoraphobia & Social Anxiety

      I've been diagnosed with OCD and I'm never comfortable around anyone, especially my family. I don't hardly go out in public.

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