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Open Body Modification

I like piercings a lot and like to do my own myself.

Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

I've dealt with an underlying depression since before I can remember.

Treatments

Geodon Working / Worked

It worked for a a while, but was constantly having to be increased until it was at maximum dosage.

Meditation Too Soon to Tell

Trying to get into it still.

Positive Thinking Working / Worked

A sense of humor and optimism works like nothing else.

Prozac Not Working

Was not on it very long.

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

Been in therapy for most of my life.

Seroquel Not Working

I don't recall being on it for very long.

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

It's good to have friends that I know I can go to when I really need to.

Trazodone Not Working

It was prescribed for sleep and was increased from 25mg up to 200mg and had no effect.

Wellbutrin Working / Worked

Worked, but caused horrible headaches.

Writing Working / Worked

I write often. Usually just current thoughts.

Zoloft Working / Worked

Caused horrible weight gain.

Open Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

Diagnosed with hypoglycemia a few years ago, and not sure on what to do about it besides eating when it's low.

Open Medicaid

Why am I here? I don't think anything more needs to be said than I am on medicaid and need a boost through the hoops we have to jump through.

Open Schizophrenia

I was diagnosed with schizophrenia after going through multiple treatments for other disorders with no success.

Treatments

Abilify Not Working

Horrible weight gain.

Geodon Working / Worked

Worked for a time, but kept having to be increased until maximum dosage.

Invega Working / Worked

At the point I was prescribed this medication, I realized I was able to go without and did.

Music Working / Worked

Music is how I deal now.

Pets Working / Worked

I wouldn't be here if I didn't have my cat to give me reason to get by.

Risperdal Not Working

Horrible allergic reaction.

Seroquel Not Working

I don't recall being on it very long.

Zyprexa Somewhat Helpful

Horrible weight gain.

Open Insomnia

I've had horrible insomnia since before I can remember. I also have an extremely high tolerance for sedatives and stimulants.

Treatments

Ambien Too Soon to Tell

I was given this once while in a mental ward. I don't remember if it worked or not.

Counting Sheep Not Working

My mind wanders.

Lavender Not Working

Doesn't seem to do much.

Lunesta Not Working

Did nothing until I took the whole bottle. Ended up in the ER at that point.

Meditation Too Soon to Tell

Still trying to get into it.

Music Not Working

I cannot sit still with music on.

Reading Not Working

I cannot keep my mind on the book. If I manage to, I have to read the whole thing at once, or else I will have to start over when I decide to pick it up months later.

Trazodone Not Working

Started at 25mg and did nothing. Got increased bit by bit until 200mg and still did nothing.

Open Back Pain

I have constant back pain that sometimes reaches up my neck and gives headaches.

Treatments

Hydrocodone Somewhat Helpful

I took it when my back went out due to something popping out of place along with muscle relaxers, but I don't like how it makes me feel.

Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful

These things used to help, but I have built a tolerance.

Naproxen Somewhat Helpful

I can't take it in high doses because of horrible heart burn, which I read is an allergic reaction. I take the regular aleve dosage when I absolutely need it and can't handle the pain. It doesn't always work, though.

Open DailyStrength Members Community

To see the overall goings on around here.

Open Depression Supporters

To get and give support.

Treatments

Crying Somewhat Helpful

Wears me out after so long. I do not like to get to that point.

Music Working / Worked

Music is what helps the most. I'm convinced it is a big reason I am able to go without medication.

Patience Somewhat Helpful

I'm not very good at being patient...

Talking Working / Worked

Venting helps to a point. It is nice to know when how you feel is justified and to get other points of view that you may not see while buried in heavy emotions.

Open Families & Friends of Gays & Lesbians

I'm very accepting. I have many friends who are gay, but I'm not always sure how to respond to others who make rude remarks or generalized comments.

Open Family & Friends of Bipolar

I'm not the family or friends of, I am. Though, after many years, I'm able to somewhat see their point of view.

Open Family Issues

I realized at around age seven that I never enjoyed going to the family reunions and stopped going. Problems get swept under a rug and you're just not supposed to talk about them...

Treatments

Family Therapy Somewhat Helpful

Went to family therapy as a young child.

Music Working / Worked

Music is always playing. It is my big stress relief.

Talking Working / Worked

Works often to vent to someone who understands.

Writing Working / Worked

I've never been a journal keeper or blogger, but this site is showing to be useful to get me to do just that.

Open Internet Addiction

My eyeballs have become solidified to my computer screens.

Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Diagnosed with OCD a while back.

Open Stress Management

Although, I'm much better at managing my stress than in the past, I still need a bit of help from time to time.

Treatments

Music Working / Worked

Music is what keeps me going much of the time.

Physical Exercise Working / Worked

I never have been the type to work out, but when I dance all night to my favorite music at my favorite club, I feel good for a while afterward.

Open The Financial Crisis

Disability doesn't provide much income, and my family is unable to help as much as they once were.