Hi!

Open Healthy Relationships

Sometimes, I tend to just go with the flow, and I need to keep myself in check to make sure that I'm not blindly following someone else's lead and am asserting my independence. I sometimes fall into the role of being codependent/passive. It's something I struggle with. I'm a nice person, sometimes too nice!

Treatments

Talking Working / Worked

I exchange ideas when talking with others.

Writing Working / Worked

I learn more about myself through writing.

Open Parenting Teenagers (12-18)

I have a 13-year old daughter with Asperger's. It is a constant struggle getting her to do anything, home work, baths, housework, brush teeth, etc.

Treatments

Education (School) Too Soon to Tell

The schools try to help, but they have to push them out in the world like everyone else, whether they're ready or not.

Psychotherapy Not Working

Became burned out with it & no results.

Open Obesity

My daughter never seems to get full & always wants to eat stuff that's bad for her. She is a little overweight but is as stong as an ox. She has no willpower, so I get concerned about when she's out on her own.

Treatments

Swimming Somewhat Helpful

Open Environmental Allergies
Type of allergy: Dust

I have typical seasonal allergies: sneezing, watery eyes. Recently, I had a bad reaction to dust and developed a bronchial infection, which I am taking an antibiotic for. Not sure what I can do about dusting now.

Treatments

Claritin Working / Worked

Works tolerably well. It minimizes symptoms, although I still have some.

Open Seasonal Affective Disorder

The holidays are tough. My mom lives 18 hours away & works all the time. My dad I pretty much have no contact with, & I'm an only child. I have some friends but no one I see regularly on the weekends. Then, the holidays, fall, & winter make things even tougher.

Open Parenting Big Kids (5-8)

I have a 6-year old, very healthy, very active boy. I'd like to know what parenting experiences other people have.

Open Anxiety

My anxiety is triggered by the fear of upsetting those who are closest to me. My anxiety incapacitates me at times. I'd like to learn more about it.

Open Rosacea

I guess I have a mild case of rosacea. I can minimize redness by trying to keep my emotions under control, watching what foods/beverages I intake, and using Physicians Formula products.

Open Stress Management

I'm always stressed about something. I have 2 children, one with Aspergers & the other is a very active, healthy 6-year old boy. My job keeps me on my toes & so do my activities.

Treatments

Music Working / Worked

side tracks my thinking & can be a comfort.

Patience Working / Worked

Physical Exercise Working / Worked

helps, when i'm consistent with it.

Open Family Issues

I have a very dysfunctional family. My family members rarely call me. My mom, whom I am closest to, talk at most once a week. My family lives far away, and the last time anyone came to visit me, my husband, & two kids was 5 years ago. My spouse is close with his family, but his mom alienates my daughter at times. She rarely watches the kids. My spouse's dad & stepmom watch the kids periodically. They're nicer to my daughter. I don't have a strong, support system, but it's better.

Open High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure runs in my family.

Open Career Changes

I just lost my job two weeks ago due to corporate downsizing. I know it will take a while to find a job and may need to chat on here for support, to learn, to exchange ideas, etc.

Open Codependency

I'm not so codependent anymore, but I am friends with this person. It was very important to me to be liked and accepted by him. He is a very nurturing individual and needed my friendship. I have been a steadfast and loyal friend because I crave to have a friend who needs me and vice-versa. I don't have strong ties with my family or other friends, so the friendship fills a void. Only at one time, it seemed to be the most important thing in my life. It's still very important just not so much.

Treatments

Reading Working / Worked

Educated myself about codependency. Made me self aware & re-evaluate myself & ways of doing things.

Talking Working / Worked

I talked to a couple of friends. It keeps my feelings in check.

Open Loneliness

I just need someone to talk to once in a while.