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  • About Me

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    borderz

    Female, 26
    WI, USA
    Member since April 25, 2007

    • About Me

      I consider myself to be a very smart, capable, compassionate person that has been taken over by depression. Now I'm trying to get my life back. I have a wonderful boyfriend and son who love me dearly and I want to get healthy for them, just as much as for myself. *If you want me to add you to my friends list, you NEED to converse with me. I'm not going to add you if I never hear from you after I add you to my list. Thanks!*

      I consider myself to be a very smart, capable, compassionate person that has been taken over by depression. Now I'm trying to get my life back. I have a wonderful boyfriend and son who love me dearly and I want to get healthy for them, just as much as for myself. *If you want me to add you to my friends list, you NEED to converse with me. I'm not going to add you if I never hear from you after I add you to my list. Thanks!*

    • Interests

      I really love listening to music and singing. It makes me forget, if only for a moment, how horrible I feel most of the time. There is even this program we have in my town called "Lakeshore's Rising Stars." It's like our little small-town version of American Idol and I've been trying to gather up the courage to audition! I need all the hugs I can get!

      I really love listening to music and singing. It makes me forget, if only for a moment, how horrible

  • Recent Activity

    Recently:

    • 10 hugs received, 8 hugs given, 5 journal comments

    Friday

    • borderz gave Raynow a hug 2:55pm

      Same to you sweetheart. And I just found out that my bf doesn't have to go to work tonight! So that means…  
    • borderz gave RSmith a hug 9:38am

      I'm so glad that you took Brayden to the doc. Jonah had chronic ear infections as a child, so he had…  
    • borderz gave BAM68 a hug 9:37am

      I just want this week to be over too. At least my son comes home today :) I just want to hug and hold…  
    • borderz gave Raynow a hug 9:35am

      Thanks honey. I need all the hugs I can get right now.…  
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    • Hug

      From Raynow Yesterday

      Great big hugz .. full of kind caring .. for my friend ..

    • Hug

      From Raynow Saturday

      Hugz 2 a super friend ..

    • Prayer

      From Raynow Friday

      Prayers 4 u & ur little family .. Love Ray

    • Hug

      From RSmith Friday

      hey hun, yeah i had ear problems when i was little to the point where my temples were sticking out the side of my head which resulted in tubes being put in when i was four. they did it the same time i was under having my tonsils removed. i am hoping brayden doesnt have that same problem. i got his pictures. i will send one out for you in the mail once i have decided which family members get what ect.

    • Hug

      From Raynow Friday

      Hope u have an awesome weekend .. my friend .. Hugz .. {{{{{{{{{{Heather))))))))))

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I really don't have depression. I have bipolar disorder type 2 which means that I'm depressed more than I am manic, but I'm still learning about the disorder because I was just recently diagnosed.

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I just started seeing a different therapist that I "click" with, so I need some time to work with him to progress in my recovery.
      Biaxin Working / Worked
      I have just started on this medication in conjunction with Cymbalta. This med is actually for seizures, but it is also a mood stabilizer.
      Electroconvulsive therapy Working / Worked
      It has done WONDERS for me! I'm finally happy for the first time in YEARS!!!! I have some short-term memory loss, but for me it's totally worth it! I would recommend it to anyone that meds have not worked for.
    • Close Cerebral Palsy

      My son Jonah had a brain hemorrhage shortly after birth, resulting in his cerebreal palsy. He also has a seizure disorder and a visual impairment. But, he is the love of my life! I've been blessed with a special child :) There are many special things that we do for, and with, him that are too numerous to list in the "treatments" section, so I just included his medications :)

      Treatments

      Topamax Working / Worked
      We started Jonah on this med when he presented with his first visible seizure at age 2. He has steadily needed his dosage increased as he increased in size. He is now 5.
      Keppra Working / Worked
      We recently added Keppra to Jonah's regimen to keep his seizures under control. He has only had 2 seizures in the last 10 months.
    • Open Bipolar Disorder

      I was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Now all my behavior for the last 10 years makes sense! But now comes the odyssy of finding the right combination of meds. Fun, fun....I also have borderline personality disorder.

      Treatments

      Abilify Working / Worked
      It's at least keeping me from crying all the time, but it's hell on my stomach. But now I'm taking Prilosec and it helps A LOT! So I'm doing well on the Abilify.
    • Open Anxiety

      I finally got through to my doctor and she gave me a medication for my anxiety. Thank God! It's working a little, but I want to give it time..........But my mind still won't shut off, especially when I'm trying to sleep, of course. :)

      Treatments

      Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
      Just started deep breathing and meditation. Wonderful!
      Klonopin Working / Worked
      Helping, but still waiting......just started taking it.
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