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  • About Me

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    Willowisp58

    Female, 51
    Rensselaer, NY, USA
    Member since October 27

  • Recent Activity

    Recently:

    • 5 journal comments, 3 hugs given, 2 hugs received, 2 journal posts

    Yesterday

  • Journal

    • How did I get Here?

      Mood November 19, 2009 10:03pm

      I went to group today and Warren asked me how did I get where I am today. It's an important question for me. About 2 weeks ago I woke …
    • Just being me

      Mood November 19, 2009 10:52am

       

      This is so amazing. I am waiting for a webinar mtg. Earphone hooked up to my cell phone, online. In my comfies, coffee at hand, Spock mewing, …

    • My beloved boys

      Mood November 16, 2009 4:57pm

      Update on my son. After being bonded out I took him to the ER. He was a mess, I had to really pull myself together after seeing him. The only reason …

    • My kids

      Mood November 15, 2009 4:10am

      I am up at 4 am because I got a phone call saying that both of my boys were arrested. I'm so tired of all of the crap they do, stupid things and …
    • Change is scary

      Mood November 12, 2009 10:44pm

      Even though I'm going through this training, I still have doubts and worry that I'm not going to be able to keep it up. I worry about …

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    • Thanks

      From capnhardass Yesterday

      thanks maam, we take stonework most seriously. hope your well..

    • Hug

      From PatternSkies Yesterday

      i am alone

    • Hug

      From stevebhopes November 5

      I hope you enjoy being on DS and that you make friends here. How is your depression doing today? I have had a mild case of the blues today myself. You are not alone!!!!!

    • Hug

      From stevebhopes November 4

      Welcome to the depression support group. I can relate with having a rough time when the sun hides and when it gets dark so early. I hope you get all the support you are looking for!

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Hepatitis C

      I'm interested in people who have or had Hep C, been through the treatment or not.

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I was 43 had a breakdown was hospitalized and started attending an day treatment program. It involved behavioral therapy skills and medication. 8 years later I am fully on the road to recovery. Its been a long haul but I can now say it was worth every minute.
    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I was diagnosed with clinical depression after having a nervous breakdown at the age of 42.

      Treatments

      Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
      Intensive day trtmt for 8 yrs. I've gone to the satellite program, support group, graduating soon. It has been a life changing experience for me.
      Cymbalta Working / Worked
      Best one, I tend to top out after 2 or so years, this one I've been on for 3.
      Effexor Somewhat Helpful
      Meditation Working / Worked
      I'm not consistent, but working on it.
      Prozac Somewhat Helpful
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Again, a life changing support.
      Seroquel Working / Worked
      Am just weaning off. Down to 50 mg. Not something you can come off quickly.
      Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
      It took awhile for them to understand, but I've got some good, close friends now and my family is pretty much on board.
      Trazodone Working / Worked
      I used it for about 3 yrs to sleep.
      Writing Working / Worked
      This has been my life source.
      Walking Working / Worked
      If I dont get out walk everyday I struggle more with the depression.
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