Journal Entry for December 6, 2007
December 6, 2007 8:58am
P.S. Mum is going well, she has a few aches and pains but she puts them down to old age and leaves it at that. One thing is for sure she is too …
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About Me
firestarmist
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About Me
Hi I'm 35 forging a new 'happy' single life after being diagnosed with depression leading to the breakup of a long term relationship. I'm caring, compassionate, shy and a little lost right now. Feel free to message me for a chat I'd love to hear from you.
Hi I'm 35 forging a new 'happy' single life after being diagnosed with depression leading to the breakup of a long term relationship. I'm caring, compassionate, shy and a little lost right now. Feel free to message me for a chat I'd love to hear from you.
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I've got a soft spot for pets, enjoy art, reading, photography, bridge(cards), walking, movies and computer games. I'm concerned about global warming and the environment.
I've got a soft spot for pets, enjoy art, reading, photography, bridge(cards), walking, movies and computer
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Journal Entry for December 6, 2007
December 6, 2007 6:18am
Hi All!
Hope this journal entry finds you travelling well and that something good has happened for you not so long ago.
Something great has happened to …
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Journal Entry for September 17, 2007
September 17, 2007 7:56am
Hi all,
Kind thoughts heading your way - hope everyone has had a few moments to feel grateful for in the not too distant past.
I've got some …
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Journal Entry for August 21, 2007
August 21, 2007 6:36am
Wow, things have changed while I was gone!
Hello all! Warm kind thoughts heading to each and all of you.
I've been off the internet for pretty much …
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Journal Entry for May 25, 2007
May 25, 2007 10:28am
Well this is new - options for fonts and bold etc etc very exciting.
I've been pretty busy the last couple of weeks. Trying to keep up with the …
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Thanks for sharing ,very informative. My son 23 is in the beginning stages of this, and worried mom, me, is doing all I can to help him. I do not recall the disc number that is herniated but it is very low back and he hasnumbness in his leg and toes. It is also cold. Hope you are feeling well these days. What was the time frame from beginning to end with this painful ailment? Did you ever have surgery or wait it out? What about shots? Thanks, Debehill
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Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI was diagnosed with anxiety/depression around Nov 2006, it seems I've had it all my life and have been living with it undiagnosed for years. I had a short stay in hospital and realise now that I was isolating from people for years partially due to recovery from a serious back injury. Battling depression seems like a constant struggle Medication helps a bit and Im trying to reach out to people again and rebuild life after a recent relationship breakup. Msg me 4 a chat, I'd love to talk with you
Treatments
- Celexa Not Working
- Didnt work for me.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- Definately helpful - I just need to keep remembering to do it. Sometimes the thoughts are too quick to catch. Perhaps its a matter of practice makes perfect?
- Effexor Working / Worked
- First my anxiety became managable after 2 weeks then the depression lifted a bit after 1 month - now the dose is better and my depression is more manageable. Update - no longer working after about 10 months so trying a new one. Came off effexor over a few days, a bit dizzy and nauseous (3 days) but other wise no ill effects.
- Writing Somewhat Helpful
- Seeking and giving support has given me more meaning in this experience and makes each day easier to deal with.
Close Anxiety
I've had undiagnosed anxiety all of my life to a fairly high level. In 2006 it got so bad I was admitted to hospital. I saw a doctor and was diagnosed with anxiety/depression. I've been put onto medication since which has reduced my anxiety an amazing amount. I feel like I have a new lease on life, its difficult to explain how wonderful this feeling is.
Treatments
- Breathing Exercises Somewhat Helpful
- Breathwork Somewhat Helpful
- Effexor Working / Worked
- Marvellous!! What a new lease on life this drug has given me! Initially uncomfortable side effects that wore off after a couple of months.
- Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
- Its hard to be positive sometimes but it certainly helps when I am.
Open Breakups & Divorce
I broke up with my long term (10+ yrs) partner after being diagnosed with anxiety/depression. Initially mutual breakup later not and now mutual again. I still care about him and we are still friends which can be hard. I'm so lonely and I'm trying to make sense of it all, I am beginning to find out who I am. I'm trying to rebuild a new happy single life. The current favourite self help book I have for this area is "Intimate Connections" by Dr David Burns. Very good book.
Open Back Pain
I had a serious back injury around 3 years ago now which took me around 2 years to be able to walk again. I can walk well now and sit and manage most daily tasks without pain. Several things I cant do and will never be able to do but I no longer live in pain. I'm here to share what help I can to those who suffer. I can remember parts of those two years although it gets more difficult as time passes - I think my mind is trying to protect me from the pain by forgetting it all.
Treatments
- Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working
- A complete waste of time, a quick fix solution for a serious problem and could have easily made my condition worse - I wouldnt recommend it to anyone. I did it for years.
- Physical Therapy Working / Worked
- A very long painful journey but with persistence, hard work, tears, pain and time this solution partcularly hydrotherapy and pilates have helped enormously.
Open Shyness
I've always been shy but it doesnt stop me talking to people I dont know. I think my main problem is that I have been alone for so long I've forgotten what its like to be with people. When all else fails I try to learn as much as I can about a new person and end up stumbling when I talk about myself - because other people seem so much more interesting!
Treatments
- Socializing Working / Worked
- I try constantly and I'm always on the look out for new ideas and ways to get around people. If you have any please message me, I'd love to hear it.
Open Bereavement
Type: Loss of a ParentI've lost many family members over a short period due mainly to cancer. Also due to altzeimers. My Mum had me late in life so all my family members are a lot older than me. I'm 35, my dad passed away when I was 13 and I'm afraid my mum will pass away some day soon. I hope I can go on without her.
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- Crying Working / Worked
- Grief Counseling Working / Worked
