MeKo1975

Open Chronic Pain

I have fibromyalgia and have had two right hip surgeries. I hurt everyday all day. My faith in God and my persistence with a positive attitude works on kicking this in the butt daily.

Open Sexual Abuse

I have survived sexual abuse from many people. I remember to breathe, and be thankful for my many blessings.

Treatments

Art Working / Worked

Poetry, painting, scrapbooking, charcoal sketching...It helps me process and heal.

Group Therapy Working / Worked

My support is my husband, some family and a few friends. My current support group is Daily Strength.

Leave Working / Worked

I allow myself mental breaks throughout my day.

Talking Working / Worked

Often I vent at the wall. Or scream in my pillow.

\"The Courage To Heal\" Considering

I have heard many beautiful things about this.

Open Self-Injury

I have self injured since I was six years old. Typically I would scratch myself to leave marks or punch myself repeatedly in the same spot. As I got older, my method came with burning, usually with a curling iron. I survived a self inflicted wound at 27 years old, but have 1, 2, and 3rd degree burn scars. I still struggle but try to remind myself not to.

Treatments

Outpatient Treatment Program Working / Worked

I was in outpatient and inpatient treament for 3 months. It helped me a bit.

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

I has helped in the past. I found that burning was my favorite because when my uncle would be done molesting me, he would give me a steaming hot bath. So, heat is a comfort for me.

Rubber Bands Not Working

It left too many marks.

Talking Working / Worked

I journal and write poety.

Tattoos Working / Worked

I got myself a daisy when I was 27.

Open Anxiety

I have been dealing with panic anxiety disorder since I was 19 years old. I have learned a lot of wisdom, and would love to share this with others to help manage their anxiety.

Treatments

Ativan Working / Worked

This works very well for me.

Breathing Exercises Working / Worked

taking slow deep breaths.

BuSpar Not Working

Not a good fit.

Klonopin Not Working

It did not work for me. It knocked me on my bottom.

Lexapro Working / Worked

I am currently using this with another anti-depressant. It helps me very much.

Meditation Working / Worked

I do daily prayer. I find it very helpful.

Paxil Not Working

Bad for me.

Positive Thinking Working / Worked

Whenever I think one negative, I counter it with two positives.

St. John\'s Wort Working / Worked

Trazodone Not Working

Gave me the feeling of a hang over the following day.

Xanax Not Working

Too strong for me.

Zoloft Not Working

Ick.

Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

I have been struggling with IBS since I was a child. I have been through many tests and finally found out I am lactose and fructose intollerant.

Treatments

Miralax Working / Worked

This certaily helps! Doesn't create excess gas, and gently softens stools.

Heat Working / Worked

I used this every night for many things.