28 year old social worker who smoked and took oral contraceptives the last 10 years. Diagnosed with extensive DVT and at least 4 bilateral PE October 2009. Got out of the hospital just in time to get married 2 days later to a wonderful, supportive man (a pastor) who assures me everything will be fine. In need of more information and a place to vent my fears and thoughts.
28 year old social worker who smoked and took oral contraceptives the last 10 years. Diagnosed with extensive DVT and at least 4 bilateral PE October 2009. Got out of the hospital just in time to get married 2 days later to a wonderful, supportive man (a pastor) who assures me everything will be fine. In need of more information and a place to vent my fears and thoughts.
music, sleeping, TV (House, Grey's Anatomy, Glee), getting fatter from Halloween candy, and spending time with my new husband
music, sleeping, TV (House, Grey's Anatomy, Glee), getting fatter from Halloween candy, and spending
3 hugs received, 2 hugs given, 1 advice post, 1 journal post
PuzzlePieces and richardkem are now friends 3:57pm
PuzzlePieces gave ladystarla a shout out 8:07pm
How about you clean my house, and I'll clean your house? That way nothing will get done, but we'll…
PuzzlePieces gave ladystarla an I'm with you 8:04pm
I TOTALLY know how you feel--working super long days with little time to rest. I work 5-10+ hour days…
PuzzlePieces updated their status 7:41pm
not feeling heard or loved…
PuzzlePieces wrote a journal entry: All I do is whine, and here I go again 7:41pm
I'm totally down in the dumps today. As one of th PE blogs stated, feels like I'm going through…
November 19, 2009 7:41pm
I'm totally down in the dumps today. As one of th PE blogs stated, feels like I'm going through certain stages of grief--depression and anger …
November 14, 2009 10:04am
For the first time since I left the hospital over a month ago, I'm in therapeutic range!!! :) Hit the big 2.7 Tuesday, and am hoping to continue …
November 3, 2009 7:50pm
So, I totally went to the hospital today and requested my records and copies of my scans...just because I wanted to look at them :) Was …
November 1, 2009 10:37pm
So, I feel awfully alone in my little head. Understandably, no one else is in my head, so of course I'm gonna feel "awfully alone." …
Hope the day is a bit brighter for you today. Each and every day is special and each and every day you will continue to improve. Trust me. Take care, rich.
PuzzlePieces, I know this is a scarry time for you and that having PE raises anxiety levels to uncmfortably high levels. Things well get better over time. The first couple of months were very difficult for most of us. Doing what you are doing is very important. Read up on everything you can, ask questions on the post and bit by bit everything well come together for you. Sorry you have to be going through this. Have they done genetic testing on you to determine why you got the blood clot? For me all tests were negative and my highest risk was from age and weight. I can't do anything about the age part (darn) but am working harder on my weight. I think this is the first time in my life that I will be sucessful and getting control of that. Anyway, take care and continue doing what you are doing. You are a survivor. That in itself means you are special. Enjoy your new hubby, a very special time in your life. Cheers and take care!
Great plan! Now that my toe's broken and I am on crutches and bedrest for awhile, absolutely nothing will get done...at least I have a Dr. ordered mini-vacation!
Seems like you are making good progress on your goal:) How are you feeling?
I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago, so I can understand your frustrations. Hang in there.
Have extensive DVT that was diagnosed 10/3/09 along with 4 PE. Wanting information and somewhere to vent fears, thoughts, etc.
Diagnosed with extensive DVT and 4 PE on 10/3/09. Wanting information and somewhere to vent my fears, thoughts, etc
Have had depression since I was 15; am now 28. Was severe at least once with self-harm, isolation, suicidal ideation, etc. With recent health issues, I've begun feeling depressed again
