Friday Evening
June 19, 2009 11:01pm
I'm home alone, at my computer with one cat curled up beside me on the bed and another sleeping quietly in my son's room, …
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About Me
suzycaboo
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About Me
married with 2 sons. Not working at the moment, but have worked in the arts. I believe I am beginning the last steps in my life and I want them to be positive, and happy ones. I'm a reader, and writer.
married with 2 sons. Not working at the moment, but have worked in the arts. I believe I am beginning the last steps in my life and I want them to be positive, and happy ones. I'm a reader, and writer.
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Close Alcoholism
Both parents were functional alkies. Married a functional alkie, but I, myself am in an unmanageable state. I haven't held down a full-time job due to hangovers. I feel lonely and lost and I attribute it to booze. I've been in and out of AA..and I've been in out-patient rehab. I feel my life has very little meaning or purpose.
Treatments
- 12 Step Program Somewhat Helpful
- The 12 step program was affiliated with my out-patient rehab experience, and we referred to the Big Book and AA in general. I was determined to get sober but found a diversion and soon lost my focus. I think my brain was geared to find some sort of a diversion...it just seems to work that way.
- AA Meetings Somewhat Helpful
- The first time I went to a mtg., I was in my early twenties. I thought it was a religious cult. The next time I went back, I was in my forties, and I no longer thought that way. I felt at home amongst people who also drank and were there for help. That alone was comforting. I'm in a marriage where my spouse drinks and I don't seem to have the courage or strength to pursue AA for any length of time. I always seem to end up joining my husband and I get down on myself for that.
- Outpatient Treatment Program Working / Worked
- I felt going to this program was the last straw and I was SO determined. Unfortunately I got involved with one of the other members of the group and my sobriety did not last. So no, it did not work for me, but I didn't do as I should have and work the program.
Close Empty Nests
I am an empty-nester and want to know how others cope with this.
Treatments
- Patience Working / Worked
- It works to a point, because it 'has' to, in my opinion.
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- It helps to vent and reflect on who I am at this stage of life.
- Writing Working / Worked
- This brings my thoughts and ideas into focus.
Open Arthritis
I have osteoarthritis. I had it severely in my knee and had a full knee replacement last year. I know it's developing in my other knee and I feel it in my thumbs too.
Treatments
- Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
- Advil doesn't work if it's severe osteoarthritis but it does ease the pain if it's in the beginning stages.
- Surgery, Knee Replacement Working / Worked
- This has worked wonders for me.
Open Diabetes Type 2
I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about five years ago.
Treatments
- Avandia Not Working
- I was taken off this drug, due to the health scare.
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
- If I'm consistent, it really works!
- Metformin Somewhat Helpful
- I'm on a low dosage, but it does help, with diet, to keep the numbers down.
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- I know this works, but I'm not consistent.
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