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Open Diabetes Type 2

I was diagnosed with diabetes about 3 years ago due to being prescribed the drug Seroquel which is a antipsychotic. Runs in the family. We have had family members loose their legs and have some other serious issues too.

Treatments

Metformin Working / Worked

850mg increased dosage. Looking to come down on my level from lower 200s. Now 7/9/07 my reading is 152. 8/24/07 120. Wow! This is great. Hope it keeps coming down.

Januvia Working / Worked

100mg Has dropped down to 204 - 387 since on this med. Had the choice between this or insulin. Only for type 2 diabetes who can't control their sugar levels.

Open Anxiety

I have been trying to figure out what my triggers are. They scare the daylights out of me. This started at an early age. The neighbors used to throw stones at me when their cousins showed up. Mom was a perfectionist and very judgmental of me. My 1st husband was always telling me what I was thinking even if I wasn't thinking it. I am just afraid of confrontation, because it used to always mean a beating or verbal lashing or something just terrible was going to happen.

Open Breakups & Divorce

I had my first love of 3 years Dennis who was 7 yrs my Sr., when I was 14. He made me have an abortion when I was 4 months along and then he left me. Moved in with My first husband, Marlin 10 yrs. my Sr. when I was just 17 and married 4 yrs. later. Had two children Lucas now 17 and Travis now 22. Divorced in 1990. Moved in with Dan who was 14 yrs. my Sr. in 1991, finance of 6 years lost him to cancer. Married John in 1998, 6 years my Jr. Finally divorced him too in 2007.

Treatments

Al-Anon Working / Worked

Used to go to meetings due to my mother's alcoholism and my 1st husband's narcissistic behavior.

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

This is a big part of my sanity. My family is always there to support me. I am very grateful for them.

Time Working / Worked

Yes, definately time. It does have a way of healing some of the pain. Given time, there is hope. Oh, and so many lessons learned.

Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

I have suffered from depression since I was a wee little girl. People are so mean. Because I have such a good heart it always hurt much more. It hurts me to see others hurt others even more.

Treatments

Zoloft Working / Worked

Do not take this anymore since diognosed with Bi-Polar Disorder I take Lithium and Seroquel.

Open Eating Disorders
Type: Bulimia

I have been Bulimic since the early 80s. My sons' dad then SO wanted me to look perfect. Before that my mom was very critical, so all my life when I thought I was getting too heavy or had eaten way too much I would purge. My teeth have suffered. They are flat. Makes me look old. And, I have a weak esophagus. It also makes my face really red. I have not been as active with my Bulimia for a few years now, but I still purge because I hate the feeling of being too full.

Open Families & Friends of Gays & Lesbians

My sister came out when I was about 11 or 12 years old. I love my sister and miss her. She has lived in CA for over 22 years. She just came home in November of 2007. I am so glad to have my sister back!!!:) I look at people for who they are. Not sexual preferance or even gender. Respect is what I give everyone.

Open Hemorrhoids

I suffered for many years with bleeding from my rectum. I sought medical attention several times. Tried all sorts of things. It would make me quite sick. I opted to do radical surgery and had an hemorrhoidectomy. OMGoodness was it painful!!! Now, they are starting to come back and it scares me!

Treatments

Hemorrhoidectomy Working / Worked

Worked for a few years and now I am starting to bleed again.

Open Fatty Liver Disease

I have had a fatty liver for over 8 years and have had many blood tests to keep it under control. 5/18/07 another blood test showed liver functions are out there again. Dr. is trying to get my other fuctions back up and running first: Sugar, Colesteral, Kidneys. 1/19/08--Still bad test and they found that my pancrias is fatty too. Dr. says its nothing to worry about though.

Open Sexual Abuse

I have had flashbacks of my father abusing me as a very young child but don't have proof. I was broke in at the age of 13 by a friends brother who was 28. Have had many men force themselves upon me many times and felt it was my fault. Just divorced my second husband because he forced himself on me. Took advantage of me BIG TIME!!!

Treatments

Leave Working / Worked

My new job is with an Attorney. He offered to do my divorce for free:) It was final in August of 2007.

Open Cervical Cancer

Diognosed in 1990 after my son was born. Tried freezing and did not work so did cone biopsy and seemed to work. No bad tests since.

Open Back Pain

Had back pain since 1981. Hurt at work. Back would go out at least 2-3 time a year. In 1988aprox. had a my hurniated disc repaired. In 2000aprox. had a spinal fusion done. Have not had any complications since. Only two times since has my back went out. I am very glad I had the surgery. Trying very hard now to be careful to not let it evolve into what they call the domino affect.

Open Bereavement
Type: Loss of a Partner/Spouse

I lost my fiance' of 6 years to asophogeal (sp) cancer. He was diognosed in Dec. and gone in June. I have had a hard time over this and miss him a great deal. He has been the only person who has made me feel very loved. I dream of him often even though it has been over 13 years since his passing.

Open Self-Injury

Started cutting at a young age--12 - 14. Only did it as a teen. Now I have suicidal thoughts from time to time and plan them out. I have actually acted on them about 4 times. Have not done anything to harm myself in a coupe of years. Wish there was a cure for this. Life is a such a bitch sometimes. If it were not for my two sons (17 & 22) I would not be here--and that is the truth!!

Open Rape

At the age of 12 or 13, I was broke in by my best friends brother who was 28. I had many men force me into the act against my will. I never told because I thought it was my fault. My first husband abused me and made me do things I didn't want to do. I no longer have to deal with my current huband who whated to use me for a pug-n-play toy. I have left him.

Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

I have many flashbacks and when the memories flood into mine I become manic and have halucinations. Stress at great levels all coming in on me all at once triggering these episodes. I have been beaten, raped, verbally bashed, almost died a few times, had two abortions, lost loved ones, etc...

Treatments

Seroquel Working / Worked

this is a drug I take for my bipolar. It does seem to help. Will take a small 25mg dosage when life seems to get really tough.

Open Hiatal Hernia

Have struggled with this disorder since the early 80s. Bulimia. Puging has hurt me greatly. I took the purple pill for around 2 years and quit. I have not had much acid reflux since, but I am starting to purge again and can feel the effects. I am thinking its a small price to pay to be thinner. My weight is hurting my health.

Open Life After Divorce

Left 8/07--Divorced 12/07, which was the best Christmas present EVER!!! Nice to be me. I am a very spiritual person and I just can't tell a lie. It seems that no one knows what unconditional acceptance is. Well, I accept people for who they are. Doesn't matter if they are smelly, etc... or what. Its whats on the inside that really counts. Sad that so few know this. Its easy to say, but so few practice it. I love everyone unconditionally.