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  • About Me

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    WhisperinaVacuum

    Male
    USA
    Member since May 11

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    • Sack of Potatoes

      Mood May 27, 2009 2:10pm

      While still trying to watch what I eat and be healthier, I have strayed from the path.  I have watched as my weight began to fluctuate and I …

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    • I’m With You

      From catwoman2 Yesterday

      I accept you as you are, please stay strong for the sake of your kids, they need you.

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      From Wordweaver Yesterday

      Hello, sorry you're struggling.

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      From Wasit Yesterday

      Just noticed your status. Sorry you're having such a hard time right now. I'm here if you want to talk.

    • High Five

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    • Flower

      From Giia Sunday

      Hello, I see that you have a sad face, maybe this will brighten you day up a little. May the Goddess bless you, blessed be.

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  • Goals

    Progress

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    Goal End Date is Jun 13, 09 164 days ago.

    Progress

    45 %

    Goal End Date is Jun 11, 09 166 days ago.
    Current Weight (Lbs)
    320
  • Support Groups

    • Close Bisexuality

      I have been attracted to both men and women since my teens. I am now 30 and have only recently accepted myself as "bisexual." I have encountered many who cannot handle a male being bisexual (its not trendy unless you're a girl) and in fact it was a major factor in my divorce. I am out to all but family and am having trouble making that last leap.

    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I have suffered from mild to severe depression since my 20s (I am 30 now). I have tried several treatments, although the best so far has been becoming a parent. I have attempted suicide in the past although I am not suicidal now, I simply don't see it as an option because I'm a parent. So now, I just end up feeling hopeless with no options....

      Treatments

      Lexapro Not Working
      I am no longer on this; mainly because of the sexual side effects. Being male sexual side effects are not something that helps. It just makes the depression worse.
      Meditation Working / Worked
      Finding an inner calm can be difficult but it is most of the time just what is needed in order to redirect my thinking.
      Paxil Not Working
      While on this I didn't notice a difference at all. I stopped taking it before the samples were gone (I had 3 months worth of samples so there was plenty of time for it to "kick in")
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      Forcing yourself to think happy thoughts is the hardest thing to do when you're depressed, in fact, at times for me it can be impossible for weeks. However, it is very effective when you can do it.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      This worked very well for me after my divorce. At times I wish I was still in therapy, but it is a most expensive way to treat depression.
      Writing Working / Worked
      This is tenuous for me. I am a freelance writer and as such, writing is an escape for me; it is easy for me to create a world in whatever image I choose and live there for a while rather than deal with my own problems.
    • Open Parenting Preschoolers (3-5)

      I have 3 boys. One is my son from my ex-wife. The other 2 are my g/f's sons and I love them as if they were my own. I went from a father of 1 to a father (figure) of 3 literally overnight and so I get really overwhelmed at times. Because of my experiences in mixed families and with a step parent I want to make sure I do right by all the boys in this situation, but its difficult when you don't know what the right thing to do is.

      Treatments

      1-2-3 Magic Working / Worked
      For the 4 year old, this works very well, although he is showing signs of resisting it now.
      Child Time-out Working / Worked
      Works really well, except that the 1 and 2 year olds don't get it.
      Patience Working / Worked
      Like magic, being patient can de-escalate almost any situation. But what do you do when you have no patience left?
      Positive Reinforcement Working / Worked
      Has worked for turning the 4 year old around completely. He's still as hyper as he was but he now doesn't act up to get attention he does it to find what the limits are.
    • Open Single Dads

      I have been a single dad since 2008 after my divorce was final. I have a g/f and she has helped me a lot and I love her for helping me co-parent, but I still feel its my responsibility to raise my son, not hers. I'm here because I get lost really easily and its hard to know what to do with my boy.....

    • Open Step Families

      My g/f has 2 sons and has moved in with me. I was already a father of 1. I love her boys like they were my own, but it can be really hard to deal at times. I have horrible experiences with a step parent and so I want to make sure I do right by these 2 wonderful boys.

    • Open Stress Management

      Treatments

      Music Working / Worked
      Listening to music is always a great way to de-stress.
      Patience Working / Worked
      Very effective...unless you just have no patience left....
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      Wish I had more time for this one.
    • Open Life After Divorce

      I left my ex in 2007 and the divorce was final in 2008. Since then I have been trying to learn to live and trust others again.

    • Open Jealousy

      Jealousy can be quite crippling at times; simply knowing that it is caused by internal security sometimes isn't enough. But when you can't see past the jealousy, how do you work through it?

    • Open Infidelity

      When I was married, my ex and I had a completely faithful and monogamous marriage. It ended badly.

      Treatments

      Couples Counseling Not Working
      we tried....we failed. What else is there to say?
      Divorce Working / Worked
      Why is divorce so expensive? Because its worth it.
      Leave Working / Worked
      Leaving her was the best thing I did to find myself and the things that I need/want that are important to me in my life.
    • Open Healthy Sex

      For discussion about sex with other experienced people. My sex life is quite healthy as far as I'm concerned, I'm bisexual and very sexually active. I'd love some opinions from others when there are questions or to share experiences.

    • Open Circumcision

      I am an uncircumcised male with a circumcised son. I have a lot of feelings, both good and bad on the subject and I hope that I can support others while gaining some support myself here. Thanks

    • Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

      Treatments

      LA Weight Loss Working / Worked
      The LA Weight Loss program worked very well....right up until they went out of business. *sigh* trying to follow it on my own is a lot more difficult.
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      Always works, but is the hardest of all.
      South Beach Diet Working / Worked
      Lost about fifty pounds on this, and then gained it back. Moved on to LA Weightloss where I realized more success.
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