DeborahGL

Open Fibromyalgia

Treatments

Neurontin Working / Worked

Open Endometriosis

9 years of endimetriosis

Treatments

Extended-Cycle Birth Control Working / Worked

Laser Surgery Working / Worked

Open Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Treatments

Klonopin Somewhat Helpful

Pain Management Clinic Working / Worked

Zoloft Somewhat Helpful

Open Family & Friends of Cancer Patients

My best friend has Acute Myloid Leukemia.I took care of him alone for 2 years,now occasionally. The hardest part is doing it alone.

Treatments

Love Working / Worked

Open Children Of Divorced Parents

My dad leaving suddenly when I was 18,then my mom moving 2 hours away with my younger brother & sister.These actions are still causing me & the fragments of our family great pain

Treatments

Emotions Anonymous (EA) Considering

Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

I became seriously ill 3 years ago at age 39.I had to move in with my father who is verbally abusive on a daily basis. I am not yet able to move out,however it is emotionally so painful,I can't verbalize what it is doing to me.

Treatments

Talking Not Working

He is 66,an alcoholic,& ignores me,or says its too bad.(He was a minister for 30 years..amazing!)

Emotions Anonymous (EA) Considering

Open Bereavement
Type: Loss of a Parent

I've never gotten over the loss of my Grandma.She was the only emotionally stable adult compared to my parents&Day or night.I could show up at her place without a call.She loved me with all her heart&I felt the same way about her.I was 19 when she passed away,&at 41 I have never known anyone I could depend on like my grandmother.It sounds very immature&selfish,but I miss both my grandma&the precious pure love she had for me.Im also here because I fall to pieces each time a close loved one dies.

Treatments

Crying Somewhat Helpful

Getting Angry Not Working

Pets Working / Worked

Prayer Somewhat Helpful

Remembering Somewhat Helpful

Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful

Talking Somewhat Helpful

Emotions Anonymous (EA) Considering

Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

I gained 70 pounds due to 8 years of physical illnesses & almost 2 years of being stuck in bed. I also have 2 bulging discs in my spine.I have the OK from the docs to swim & walk,however my latest bloodwork will tell me about my thyroid&other glands.I HAVE to lose this weight.It will change my life.I hope to make friends&share support.

Open Acne

I have battled acne since age 15,& still am at age 41.I have learned a lot,but still have much to learn.Acne is a terrible thing to have in this visual world &has been the most emotionally scarring experience of my journey on this planet.I hope to find support,make friends,&help anyone I can with my experiences.

Treatments

Accutane Working / Worked

I've been on 3 cycles,was not permanent for me.

AcneFree Somewhat Helpful

Ingredients! Any product whose main ingredient is benzoyl peroxide is not worth the money they charge with these fancy brands! If B.Peroxide works for you,you can find a generic version of the tube,Stridex like"astringent" acne wash,at Walmart,Target,&Avon. Don't waste your money!

Benzoyl Peroxide Somewhat Helpful

If you have light to moderate acne,Benzoyl Peroxide may be all you need.I have severe Cystic acne & it doesn't do much for me, but it does really dry out the face which you need to be careful with.

Proactiv Somewhat Helpful

Ingredients! Any product whose main ingredient is benzoyl peroxide is not worth the money they charge with these fancy brands! If B.Peroxide works for you,you can find a generic version of the tube,Stridex like"astringent" acne wash,at Walmart,Target,&Avon. Don't waste your money!(Jessica Simpson took a full course of accutane long before she was a spokesperson for Proactive!)

Retin-A Considering

Very expensive,but my Derm.told me it can be found for ten bucks in Mexico,I'm also considering canada.

Tetracycline Working / Worked

Any antibiotic has worked for me while on it. It is not healthy to constantly take any antibiotic

Washing Working / Worked

Extremely important!

Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

I was diagnosed years ago,I've had so many traumas since I was a child,I wouldn't know where to begin

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Art Working / Worked

I used to draw & paint often

Music Working / Worked

Talking Working / Worked

Zoloft Somewhat Helpful

Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

I've had OCD since I was 15.I had the symptoms at the lowest level until I found out my close 32 year old cousin,who has had kidney failure for 15 years is now facing a heart that doesn't have much time left.Most of my OCD demons have come back with a vengance.So,here I am.

Treatments

Zoloft Not Working

Open Agoraphobia & Social Anxiety

I have a strange anxiety,where,if someone is with me,I can leave the apt.If I am alone,I have a terrible time fighting this invisible "gravity" that keeps me from leaving.Once I'm out,then I don't want to go home,because I enjoy being out so much!What is this?I don't even understand it!

Open Family Issues

My parents & relatives

Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

26 years of battling depression

Treatments

Prozac Working / Worked

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

Zoloft Working / Worked

Open Insomnia

I've battled insomnia since I was born.

Treatments

Ambien Working / Worked

Ativan Not Working

Counting Sheep Not Working

Lunesta Not Working

Music Somewhat Helpful

Reading Not Working

Restoril Not Working

Trazodone Not Working

It's a struggle I fight with almost every night.

Valium Too Soon to Tell

Open Families & Friends Of Addicts

My father has been an alcoholic for over 30 years.My mom has been addicted to gambling for 10 years.I don't know who these people are anymore.Worse of all,I'm currently ill&I'm stuck at my dads apt for about 3 more months.

Treatments

Talking Working / Worked

It works,I just don't have anyone to talk to.