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  • About Me

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    MandyRW

    Female, 31
    ME, USA
    Member since August 4

    • About Me

      Stay at home mom of a beautiul, wonderful 5 year old daughter with special mdical/behavioral needs - the light of my life!!

      Stay at home mom of a beautiul, wonderful 5 year old daughter with special mdical/behavioral needs - the light of my life!!

  • Recent Activity

    November 16

    • MandyRW wrote a discussion post in the Fibromyalgia support group: how do you ID pain types? 4:30pm

      This might sound dumb but I don't know WHAT my pain really is. I remember there was another post kind…  

    October 24

    • MandyRW commented on their photo 2:20pm

      I'm sure you do! I joined a facebook group for fibro, that's where I found all these gems. :) If you're…  
    • MandyRW gave guysgurl a ray of sunshine 2:17pm

      Thank you so much! I was surprised I had so much to say about it, honestly...and ready for attack after…  
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    • I’m With You

      From holliepea November 16

      I hope this finds you feeling a little better. Gentle hugs and I hope you get some pain relief soon!

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      From guysgurl October 24

      Just wanted to let you know your comments in the article about disciplining other people's children were very good! Bless your heart for having to deal with the judgements of others.. you can tell you are a wonderful mother with a beautiful daughter! God Bless..

    • Hug

      From peggel01 October 7

      I'm sending you gentle hugs and a hope that you had a good daY

    • Thumbs Up

      From SassieCat October 5

      Hey, where did you find those cute photo's? I laughed at evey one. Think I should try to get a tee shirt that says that! Great Job!!!

    • Celebration

      From SassieCat October 5

      Congrats! I knew you could do it!

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  • Goals

    Goal Completed on Oct 4, 09
  • Support Groups

    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      Prior, extensive history of depression/anxiety. Currently dealing with major physical symptoms, some of which are common in depression, plus others... am being diagnosed w/depression, but feel that's not it-I'm down because I hurt, not the other way around. I think. Hoping for insight from others who've been here!

      Treatments

      Celexa Somewhat Helpful
      Helped with mood swings & irritation, not at all for energy levels/pain.
      Effexor Considering
      Paxil Not Working
      Horribly sedating, use was very short term.
      Positive Thinking Not Working
      I stink at doing this, but am trying!
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      I think I was my own worst enemy on this one-some things are hard to face in a 50 minute lunch break therapy session...
      Support from Friends & Family Too Soon to Tell
      I wish I had this, so badly.
      Trazodone Working / Worked
      Really helped me sleep, was short term rx only.
      Wellbutrin Somewhat Helpful
      Worked great for a while, then just stopped working.
      Zoloft Working / Worked
      Worked great for a while, then just stopped working.
    • Close Sensory Integration Disorder

      My 5 year old daughter was diagnosed with SID at age 3. Every day (moment!) presents new challenges, and I can use all the support I can get helping guide her through her days & her path to growing up. Our family really doesn't "get it" and I'd love to talk with people who do.

    • Open Fibromyalgia

      I've been struggling for over a year now with almost all the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Pain & fatigue being the worst, that fog that steals my days away. In November I finally saw my doctor about it: chiro care & anti-depressants, no relief. I have a history of depression, but have been doing well-other than down from pain & fatigue. I feel in my heart & gut mental illness isn't the cause, but am starting to doubt when all I hear is let's try new head meds...

      Treatments

      Heat Somewhat Helpful
      Sometimes, depends on part of body.
      Vitamin B12 Somewhat Helpful
      Some days, helps me function a bit better.
    • Open Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

      I am trying to find out what is causing all my symptoms. I have many of the CFS & Fibro issues, and am hoping to learn more about this, from real people rather than the text book definitions.

    • Open Degenerative Joint Disease

      Skipping all the details you all know so well, after years of pain I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia a few weeks ago & just was told I have degenerative joint disease in my lower back. I am only 31 & having a hard time accepting/dealing with the reality of my health.

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