JUNE4

Open Sexual Abuse

I was sexually and mentally abused and feel a lot of shame about it. It is so good to be able to talk to others who have experienced the same. I have felt alone for a long time.

Treatments

Zoloft Working / Worked

It makes me very sleepy but at least thats better than being awake half the night.

Abuse Counseling Working / Worked

I am at the shame state at the moment blaming myself but at least am starting to talk about it.

Open Female Sexual Issues

I feel I am unusual as I seem to have quite a high sex drive. When I met my 2nd husband he did too but now he no longer wants it and it makes me feel unloved and unwanted. I feel strange to other women as everywhere I read that its usually the men who want sex from their partners not the other way around.

Treatments

Biofeedback Too Soon to Tell

Talking about it does help a little

Open Rape

Open Bipolar Disorder

Open Eating Disorders
Type: Bulimia

I am a compulsive eater and have turned to laxatives in the past.Whenever I feel upset I eat and eat to try and block everything out.

Treatments

Zoloft Not Working

At first it made me feel sick but now it doesn't make any difference.

Reading Somewhat Helpful

I have read self help books including overeaters anonymous but only works until I feel upset again.

Open Healthy Sex

Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Treatments

Zoloft Somewhat Helpful

This makes me very tired.

Open Obesity

Open Financial Challenges

Open Parenting 'Tweens (9-12)

I have a 9 year old son and 12 year old daughter

Open Anger Management

I need to release my anger. I have always turned it in on myself as depression.

Open Food Addiction

Open Family Issues

I have ongoing family problems with lots of members not speaking to each other. There is a constant rift.

Treatments

Writing Not Working

Have tried writing several times but gets ignored.

Open Stress Management

am currently on sick leave from work with stress for past 4 months

Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

I keep comfort eating and feel I will never be slim again

Treatments

3 Hour Diet Somewhat Helpful

I still overate every 3 hours instead of 3 times a day

Atkins Diet Not Working

not enough variety

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Not Working

made me want them all the more

Eating Healthier Foods Not Working

no will power

Weight Watchers Somewhat Helpful

did work before but cant stick to it now

Open Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

I keep falling asleep constantly throughout the day. I wish I had more energy.

Treatments

Zoloft Somewhat Helpful

makes me sleep better but even more tired through day

Open Codependency

Open Self-Injury

Open Anxiety Disorders in Children

my 9 year old son is showing lots of signs of anxiety. He keeps crying and doesn't want to go to school

Open Separation Anxiety

Open Breakups & Divorce

Treatments

Couples Counseling Not Working

He wouldn't come

Open Pregnancy

Open Adoption

Open Bereavement

Treatments

Crying Somewhat Helpful

still crying mow

Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

keep getting flashbacks of abuse

Treatments

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

ongoing, will take a long time

Reading Working / Worked

am learning a lot

Open Parenting Newborns & Infants (0-1)

i gave birth feb 11 to joshua 8 pound 6

Treatments

Breast Feeding Working / Worked

hard work but persevering

Patience Working / Worked

lots needed

Open Post Partum Depression

ihad a baby boy 11 feb 2008. i feel guilty at having him and feel detached and don't know why

Treatments

Talking Somewhat Helpful

i don't feel anyone understands

Open Abstinence & Celibacy

I have been forced into a celibate marriage as my husband no longer wants sex

Open Single Parenting

feeling lonely as look after 3 children on my own

Open Healthy Relationships

Open High Cholesterol

I have just found out through a blood test have high cholestrol. I am trying to get healthier

Treatments

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Too Soon to Tell

Just started a healthy eating plan

Physical Exercise Too Soon to Tell

just started to increase exercise

Open Incest Survivors

my father made me do sexual acts with him but denied it

Open Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Type: Primary Progressive MS

my mother has just been diagnosed

Open Transgender

my ex husband wanted to be a woman and went to live with another man. I was devastated

Open Sleep Problems - Childhood
Type: Other

my baby wakes up during the night every hour up to 12 times a night. I feel totally drained and exhausted. when he does sleep in the day I cannot sleep as too stessed

Open Migraine Headaches

I suffer terrible migraines which last days and painkillers don't seem to touch

Treatments

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Considering

am considering cutting out certain foods

Caffeine Somewhat Helpful

only seem to keep me awake

Open Parenting Toddlers (1-3)

MY BABY WILL TURN 1 SOON AND NEED ADVICE

Open Anxiety

i suffer from anxiety which is brought on by my many issues

Treatments

Breathing Exercises Not Working

was taught these by a therapist

Zoloft Not Working

just made me feel tired

Open High Blood Pressure

History of hypertension but a recent reading was high so have to have regular readings

Open Parenting Teenagers (12-18)

I have a daughter who is 15 andstarting to answer back

Treatments

Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful

she went to have counselling a couple of years ago but didn't really help as she didn't feel the therapist took her seriously

Open Hypothyroidism

I think I may have problems with my thyroid. I keep gaining weight and feel very cold constantly, having blood tests

Open Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

I think I may have this condition as keep feeling wobbly and extremely tired. want to know more about it