Journal Entry for November 17, 2009
November 17, 2009 10:50am
I've been having a hard time the past few weeks! Well the past couple months really. I've been crying alot and while that feels …
Treasmama
2:47pm Yesterday
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About Me
Treasmama
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About Me
I'm a single mother to a 2 and a half year old son. And the best friend a person could ask for! Lizabete! I suffer from panic attacks, general anxiety, depression, seperation anxiety, hypochondriasis, scoliosis, anger issues, agorophobia, and I have suffered with addictions. I'm just looking for ppl I can relate to. Ppl that can help me and ppl I can help.
I'm a single mother to a 2 and a half year old son. And the best friend a person could ask for! Lizabete! I suffer from panic attacks, general anxiety, depression, seperation anxiety, hypochondriasis, scoliosis, anger issues, agorophobia, and I have suffered with addictions. I'm just looking for ppl I can relate to. Ppl that can help me and ppl I can help.
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Interests
Talking to Elizabeth (Lizabete on here), watching romantic comedies, watching The Monkees, listening to good music, I'm a grunge/punkrock/hippie really.
Talking to Elizabeth (Lizabete on here), watching romantic comedies, watching The Monkees, listening
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Recent Activity
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7 hugs received, 6 hugs given, 3 discussion posts, 3 photo uploads, 2 advice posts
Yesterday
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Treasmama gave AzSherryberry a hug 3:30pm
How are you doing? I just wanted to give you a hug and say that I hope all is well with you. Your such…
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Treasmama posted a new photo 3:08pm
Me and my bestfriend Lizabete right before going to the zombie prom.…
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Treasmama wrote a discussion post in the Anger Management support group: Why do I get so LIVID? 3:05pm
I feel like I'm just waaaay to easy to piss off. I think alot of times I am validated for my feelings…
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Treasmama joined the Anger Management support group 2:59pm
I HAVE THIS PROBLEM!…
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Treasmama asked for advice: Sharp pain shot from my back to chest in the Panic Attacks support group 2:54pm
I was just laying in bed and tried to turn over and this pain shot through and HURT. Felt like it came…
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Journal
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Tapering off clonazepam "The past few days"
September 28, 2009 12:07pm
I know I was going to keep a daily journal about my tapering off clonazepam. I really was going to. I just had a really rough couple of …
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Weaning off clonazepam, day 1
September 24, 2009 6:24pm
I used to take 1mg of clonazepam every night but as of last night I have cut down by a fourth. I was able to fall asleep fine, and I didnt …
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Life is crumbling, whats wrong with me?!?!?!
September 10, 2009 12:52pm
I'm having a really hard time these days! I have been so stressed and anxious and depressed! Oh so many things seem to be going wrong …
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Difficulties with job, kid, and relationship
August 20, 2009 5:43pm
Well I am really in such a bind in so many areas in my life right now! I know that others have it so much worse than me but its hard on me …
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Hug
Hi, I'm actually feeling pretty dang good considering and in relation to how I usually feel physically. Thanks for asking and thanks for your kind compliment. : ) I do hope you are doing well and feeling well today. Take care of yourself and your son. Whatever your challenges just remember you can do it, life is rough and tough on us sometimes but there is strength to get through the trials. You are a sweet spirited gal. Take care. : )
Rainbow
Hey there! How are you doing? I'm Kirsten btw :) What's your name? I hope you have a great weekend! (((Hugs)))
Present
I'm sending you a present and whats inside the gift is a day for yourself. Take a day to yourself to relax and do what you love. Dont let any negative in! You deserve this day! Please take my gift!
Ray of Sunshine
youll be ok keep the faith if this knuckle head can do it so can u
I’m With You
Like I said before, you aren't ridiculous. And who better to talk about it with, than me, your best friend whose also been in positions like yours to be able to relate to you. If you're ridiculous then I'm ridiculous too. Talking to you about my issues keeps me fighting the currents on the edge of "The Pit" and keeps me from falling into it again. You don't have to hold back. I know that's hard to take at face value, cus I'm wierded up too, cus I'm afraid of getting overly emotional even around you cus that's one of my little quirks from my childhood, like your fears of percieved weakness. And it's difficult for me too, but...whenever you think about it, try not to hold back.
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Support Groups
Close Parenting Toddlers (1-3)
Never been around children until I had my son. Hes 2 now and I just want to make sure I'm doing the best job I can as his mother. I believe talking to other parents helps. I dont have many ppl I can talk to offline that know what I'm going through.
Treatments
- Patience Somewhat Helpful
- Its always better to HAVE patience than not. It doesnt make the problem disapear right away or take away ALL of the frustration, but its still the best way to go about it.
- Positive Reinforcement Too Soon to Tell
- I have really just started rewarding my son's good behavior with little treats. I dont want to do too many and give him the idea that every good deed deserves a treat. I am trying this a little though. Hopfully it will help some. I do call him a big boy and clap and hug him when he does good as well.
Close Hypochondria
I have had panic attacks since I was 6. In more recent years I find myself constantly preocupied with my body. I go to the doctor and the hospital waaaay too often and I REALLY believe that something is wrong until they tell me I'm ok. Then that only makes me feel better for a while. I usually start to question things the doctors tell me after a while. Wether or not they checked me good enough. Anyway, I really need support with this!
Treatments
- Clonazepam Somewhat Helpful
- Im afraid of taking it bc its addictive but it does help to some degree with the anxiety. It doesnt help me with the over focus on my bodily sensations. It also doesnt stop my panic attacks when they are full on. It helps some though. Better than nothing.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- I like the fact that Im teaching myself the skills that may help me recover. I havent recoverd yet though and its been 2 years. Some progress. Maybe I havent been working hard enough on it.
Open Panic Attacks
I have suffered from Panic attacks since I was 6 years old. I have been through all different types of treatment and am still struggling. I have no one around me to relate to and I'm looking for ppl that I can. And for support.
Treatments
- Ativan Somewhat Helpful
- I used to take this, and its what they give me in the ER when I go for a panic attack and the clonazepam hasn't been able to help me enough to stop the attack.
- Inderal Somewhat Helpful
- I took this medication for a few years and was recently taken off it bc my blood pressure got too low too often. It helped with the racing heart and some of the panic symptoms.
- Klonopin Somewhat Helpful
- It helps take the edge off. It doesn't stop the obsessive thinking or the attacks. It does take the edge off and make it a "little" easier on me to prevent attacks and feel better "sometimes" when they start. I still have them though.
- Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
- Well it certainly helps "some". More than just being negative all the time. It makes me feel better sometimes. Its worth it to try.
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Its good to talk to a professional. It is hard though when you've been in therapy most of your life and your still having panic attacks pretty frequently. Plus after almost 18 years, it does get kinda repetitive.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- I think this is a nice form of therapy. Its good to learn how to use skills to take with you to help yourself in everyday life. I have been trying this for 2 years. Im still having hypocondriasis and panic attacks but I feel I have a little more control when I try to use the skills. I guess I still have a lot to learn about it.
Open Depression
Life has been beating me down since I was born! I know I'm a glass is half empty kinda person but its hard! I've had it rough! It seems to be that I've reached an all time low and I need some friends and support!
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- Its helpful. Probably would be more helpful if I worked at it more but I get lazy with it.
- Lexapro Considering
- TERRIFIED OF MEDS!!!
- Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
- I try!
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Its nice to talk to someone but I've been listening to the same advice for years. Trying to take it but I still feel depressed and anxious!
- Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
- Its so nice to have friends and family that love you and want to help you! That in its self is helpful!
- Writing Too Soon to Tell
- Just started. I have ADHD I'm pretty sure and its hard for me to concentrate!
Open Separation Anxiety
Cant keep a job or stay in school bc I cant leave my loved ones! I have panic attacks after only a few hours and I feel stur crazy and freak out and have to go home.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Not Working
- Its just not working.
Open Cleft Lip / Palate
I was born with cleft lip and palate.
Treatments
- Reconstructive Surgery Somewhat Helpful
- Surgery has been helpful but I still need more for my sinuses. I get alot of earaches and headaches that my ENT says are cleft lip and palate related.
Open Scoliosis
I HAVE THIS
Open Agoraphobia & Social Anxiety
I HAVE THIS
Open Anger Management
I HAVE THIS PROBLEM!
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