Journal Entry for May 24, 2007
May 24, 2007 7:54pm
School's out for summer as of today. I wish I had a little more time to myself before being hit with the day to day thing with my son, but …
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About Me
katskals
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About Me
Married for twenty years with a 13 year old son, whom we adopted at birth. He has learning disabilities and other issues, so that is a challenge. Just one more thing, darnit. Was just recently diagnosed with depression for the first time (at 43!), and am trying to learn ways of coping, along with taking Lexapro and getting therapy.
Married for twenty years with a 13 year old son, whom we adopted at birth. He has learning disabilities and other issues, so that is a challenge. Just one more thing, darnit. Was just recently diagnosed with depression for the first time (at 43!), and am trying to learn ways of coping, along with taking Lexapro and getting therapy.
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I love to cook, first and foremost. I also love to scrapbook and make greeting cards and have been *trying* to keep my craft business going. I'm an avid reader, and also like to play piano. I like to cross-stitch when I'm watching television. I've also started, over the last year, to become completely addicted to crossword puzzles and find my day is "off" if I don't do the newspaper's crossword puzzle in the morning. A little bit obsessive??
I love to cook, first and foremost. I also love to scrapbook and make greeting cards and have been *trying*
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Journal Entry for May 17, 2007
May 17, 2007 9:02pm
It's been quite awhile since my last entry. I've been doing really well, with the exception of a few setbacks. The med (Lexapro) is really helping …
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Journal Entry for April 30, 2007
April 30, 2007 9:40pm
I really feel like the med is starting to work. Yay! I was thinking about it earlier -- I haven't had a rage in at least two weeks, and it's been …
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Journal Entry for April 27, 2007
April 27, 2007 9:15pm
Wow, am I tired today. I didn't sleep last night and damn, I've gotten so used to getting good sleep over the past week and a half. It really is …
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Journal Entry for April 26, 2007
April 26, 2007 8:01pm
Feeling pretty good today! I really feel like the meds are starting to make a difference. I didn't accomplish a lot, but what I did, I did early, …
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I hope everything is ok and that you are well:)
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Hi Katskals - Hope you are doing well today. If you get a chance, I would love to hear about your craft business. Blessings to you today, Jan
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Hi Katskals new to the site i would be grateful if you could read my journal.Till i get a hang on how this site works.Keep strong. Kind Regards Ironman
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