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  • About Me

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    ladystarla

    Female, 31, Seeing Someone
    WI, USA
    Member since November 4

    • About Me

      I am working on graduating with a BFA in Costume Production in Spring 2010. Its been a struggle, but I am determined to graduate. "Don't let your dreams slip away because you had a bad day." --Andrew Gollup. In my case it's been a bad year, but I'm blessed to have my life, and my son, and a very supportive fiancee.

      I am working on graduating with a BFA in Costume Production in Spring 2010. Its been a struggle, but I am determined to graduate. "Don't let your dreams slip away because you had a bad day." --Andrew Gollup. In my case it's been a bad year, but I'm blessed to have my life, and my son, and a very supportive fiancee.

    • Interests

      Sewing, Costuming, Reading, Spending time with my family. Dancing (when I'm not sick), theater, traveling and exploring, gardening.

      Sewing, Costuming, Reading, Spending time with my family. Dancing (when I'm not sick), theater, traveling

  • Recent Activity

    Recently:

    • 7 hugs received, 6 hugs given, 1 discussion post, 1 journal post, 1 photo upload

    Today

    Yesterday

    • ladystarla gave ariel34 a shout out 2:18pm

      I think that's a great goal. It is great that you are refusing to be treating badly and are going to…  
  • Journal

    • Crutches and Bedrest

      Mood November 20, 2009 3:22am

      Now that my toe is broken and swollen, I'm to use crutches and stay ion bed all weekend.  So much for getting any cleaning done.
    • Another Busy Week Ahead

      Mood November 16, 2009 12:05am

      Boy, I was so worn out from last week's 12-14 hour days that I slept until 3 in the afternoon, and could easily have slept more.  After work …
    • Mad = Cleaning

      Mood November 14, 2009 10:06pm

      So mad about the job and school thing that I spent an hour cleaning.  Little by little, this house will end up clean.

    • Quit my job or Let them fire me?

      Mood November 14, 2009 6:06pm

      I really am thinking about quitting my retail job.  I love that job, but my manager will not reduce my hours--despite the fact that I am …
    • Journal Entry for November 14, 2009

      Mood November 14, 2009 1:40am

      Its just so hard to make people understand how seriously PE's affect a person's body--physically and emotionally.  I look great on the …

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  • Hugbook

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    • Hug

      From Mat71 Today

      Thank you.

    • Thanks

      From ariel34 Yesterday

      thank you. it is important we all stay assertive about our health care and getting our needs met.

    • Flower

      From Godspurplerose Friday

      If I could I'd send half of these symbols to you. You and the group are in my prayers. Praying will give me something else to focus on. Thanks for your hugs and your words of encouragement.

    • Get Well Soon!

      From cutiedeer Friday

      Get well soon, and I'm praying for your healing and your job situation. I also have 2 part time jobs, a teenager, and am in school full time, lol!

    • Gold Star

      From stupidbloodclots Friday

      Use this time to rest up and feel better, the cleaning can wait.

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  • Goals

    Progress

    5 %

    Goal End Date is Dec 18, 09 26 more days.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Pulmonary Embolism

      Diagnosed with PE on 10/24/2009. Multiple clots in my lungs that came from a DVT. Doctors think it is from being on the birth control patch

      Treatments

      Heparin Working / Worked
      Lovenox Working / Worked
      Off the shots now.
    • Close Anxiety

      Survivor of PTSD. Attacked in June 2005. Still suffer from anxiety and occasional panic attacks

      Treatments

      Acupuncture Working / Worked
      Its been a few years since I've had acupuncture, but I always left the office feeling happy and quite euphoric.
      Breathing Exercises Somewhat Helpful
      Works at night when I'm trying to sleep.
      Klonopin Somewhat Helpful
      Had to switch to valium/diazepam. It wasn't strong enough--perhaps I developed a tolerance over the years.
      Valium Working / Worked
      For some reason I really find this to be helpful. If I start to feel like I'm getting close to a panic attack, I can take an extra pill, and it usually stops the anxiety.
      Zoloft Working / Worked
      works okay. I prefer cymbalta, but my insurance doesn't pay for it.
    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      Suffered from depression for most of my life. I did not get officially diagnosed until after I was attacked in June 2005.

      Treatments

      Cymbalta Working / Worked
      Loved it, but my insurance doesn't cover it, and my doc ran out of samples
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      only side effect is feeling better...lol!
      Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
      People don't always want to hear about problems...they just expect you to suck it up and pretend to be happy.
      Writing Working / Worked
      Very useful.
      Zoloft Working / Worked
      Works fine, but I preferred cymbalta
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