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  • About Me

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    CathySurvives

    Female, 46, Single
    Nokomis, IL, USA
    Member since July 25

    • About Me

      I call myself a SURVIVOR, 1) survived my childhood-all bad memories Why? IDK 2) survived a broken heart with my first marriage if it is actually called one. was only married for 2 months, but had 2 children frm him. Go figure! 3) survived another marriage for 10 yrs- he was an alcoholic-physical, mentally, and sexually abusive. He ruined me and my 3 daughters--scared for life, 4) 1994 survived Lymphoma Lung cancer--the very week I was told I was in remission I found out my ex was malesting my girls---went into a very deep depression-bi polar 5) survived raising my 3 girls- job to job- place to place-barely making ends meet-'survival' 6) Dec 4th 2006 survived 2 brain tumors removal-non cancerous-thank God! 7) Jan 7th 2008 Surivived another type of Lung cancer-it was successfully removed along with my upper left Lobe of my Lung (this is when I also was diagonosed with having Emphazema and COPD) have to take lots of meds now-breathing treatment 4x daily, then 9) May 19th 2009 I had a nasty infected gallbladder removed-resulted me going home on oxygen--'just when I walk, exercise, house work, eat and sleep' and finally 10) gonna need a caterrack fixed. And I just need Love, Joy, Peace, and Friends. But I am a fighter and I am surviving. Still -- Barely breathing. So therefore I just have to tell myself to be strong, be patient, have faith, believe in the Lord, and to just "HANG IN THERE"

      I call myself a SURVIVOR, 1) survived my childhood-all bad memories Why? IDK 2) survived a broken heart with my first marriage if it is actually called one. was only married for 2 months, but had 2 children frm him. Go figure! 3) survived another marriage for 10 yrs- he was an alcoholic-physical, mentally, and sexually abusive. He ruined me and my 3 daughters--scared for life, 4) 1994 survived Lymphoma Lung cancer--the very week I was told I was in remission I found out my ex was malesting my girls---went

    • Interests

      Finding friends, and a soulmate (but I really doubt it)

      Finding friends, and a soulmate (but I really doubt it)

  • Recent Activity

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  • Journal

    • I have been very sick now for 2 weeks

      Mood November 1, 2009 12:29am

      Phenomia,

      what a bummer, feeling pretty bad-sickly-ucky-horrible.

      haven't been on here for ages.

      I am addicted to a face book game.

      So while I have …

    • I love parrotts

      Mood October 6, 2009 12:54am

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbrTOcUnjNY
    • Trying

      Mood October 5, 2009 11:39pm

      I have been trying so hard lately, doing the right thing, Believing, and having Faith, taking each day as it comes.  Praying, asking for …

    • 9-11

      Mood September 11, 2009 11:47pm

      One day and time I will never forget

       

       

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crhXbwiomqU

    • Thursday 0/10/2009

      Mood September 10, 2009 7:50pm

      I am just so confused, lonely, depressed, and I have no motivation.  I don't want to do anything at all.  Like I have been crochetting …

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    • Hug

      From soapy16 Yesterday

      Hope you are better. Checking out my friends page and thought, "What ever happened to..." If you get to where you can, check in. You are a blessing to all you reach.

    • Hug

      From sugar09 November 14

      Sending Saturday hugs just for you !

    • Prayer

      From loversangel November 11

      i,m sending this prayer which nearly came out as a congratulations I can just imagine your response to congrats for getting pneumonia!bloomin eck.. you need some rat lovin.. I got some pictures up of me and my sqwishy rats they are full of wholesome goodness.xxx

    • Hug

      From soapy16 November 7

      Missed hearing from you. Sorry you've been ill. Hope for a good recovery. Prayers are with you.

    • Rainbow

      From loversangel November 7

      hello sweet parrot cathy i,m sorry i haven,t been around i feel very ill sweats and panick and pain of m.e and the whole lot just gets me down but rats cheer me up as parrots do you ,i laugh when i see parrots on tv doing funny things and think of you Bless you xx

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  • Goals

    Progress

    5 %

    Current Weight (Lbs)
    199
  • Support Groups

    • Close Brain / CNS Tumors
      Type: Meningioma

      I've had 2 tumors romoved in 2006 and its back, plus 3 little ones towards back of my head in different places.

      Treatments

      Surgery, Brain Working / Worked
      It took 6 months to heal. The only thing is my eyes are getting worse. Have headaches more.
    • Close Non-hodgkin's Lymphoma
      Type: High Grade Non-Hodgkin\'s

      Survivor of Lymphoma Lung cancer for 14 years

      Treatments

      Cytarabine Working / Worked
      This was in the chemo I think, and evidentally it worked, I am still here
      Chemotherapy Working / Worked
      Yes this worked made me weak and tired bu I was positive and I was strong willed to survive for my children
      Radiotherapy Working / Worked
      This worked I do have scar tissue from it still but I am still here today to talk about it.
    • Open Lung Cancer

      Had a Lung Cancer removed surgically in January 2008. Along with my upper left lobe of the Lung.

    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      A lifetime of fighting depression, I don't think there is any cure for me.

      Treatments

      Cymbalta Working / Worked
      It didnt work, i was back in a hospital treatment program
      Effexor Working / Worked
      Didn't work got more depressed
      Elavil Working / Worked
      Nope
      Lexapro Working / Worked
      Nope
      Paxil Working / Worked
      Nope
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      I've tried, even putting positive notes on notecards
      Prozac Working / Worked
      Nope
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I don't think so
      Seroquel Working / Worked
      Nope
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Nope
      Trazodone Working / Worked
      Nope
      Zoloft Working / Worked
      not at all ; it put me into hospital for suicidal thoughts
    • Open Loneliness

      Because I am SSSOOOO Lonely, I can't stand it any more, my life is boring, and I have no one

      Treatments

      Lexapro Working / Worked
      tired all the time
      Atarax Working / Worked
      Im not sure
    • Open DailyStrength Members Community

      I am here for many reasons, but basically I need support and new friends, I'm here.

    • Open COPD & Emphysema

      Was diagnosed in April 2008

      Treatments

      Advair Working / Worked
      I think it helped me to breath easier until Public aide switched and put me on Symbicort--I don't like it as well
      Albuterol Working / Worked
      I take the duel nebulizer, this and another mixed together in my breathing treatments Helps the phlem cough up easier.
      Symbicort Working / Worked
      I just recently started on this one, I guess its working but I did like the Advair better
      Walking Working / Worked
      Doctor says it helps to walk a bit everyday I try to and I have an exercise bike I ride. slowly and not for long!!!!
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