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  • About Me

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    thebutterfly217

    Female, 25
    Knoxville, TN, USA
    Member since December 18, 2006

    • About Me

      I am a single Mom, living happily and independantly on my own. I love writing, nature, walking and healing. I strive every day to stay positive and to focus on solutions. Life is getting better, seemingly for once. I'm back in school. yayness.

      I am a single Mom, living happily and independantly on my own. I love writing, nature, walking and healing. I strive every day to stay positive and to focus on solutions. Life is getting better, seemingly for once. I'm back in school. yayness.

    • Interests

      writing, music, reading, walking, education

      writing, music, reading, walking, education

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  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for February 15, 2007

      Mood February 15, 2007 12:50pm

      I have six days clean and without drugs today and I am so grateful to my higher power that I am alive and am getting my life back. It's amazing how …
    • Journal Entry for February 12, 2007

      Mood February 12, 2007 8:24am

      I think it's the first time since I started this particular online journal that I have felt so good. I have hope today. My husband and I are trying …
    • Journal Entry for January 31, 2007

      Mood January 31, 2007 11:05pm

      It hurts so bad inside. It never stops. I am living a f*cking nightmare and I'm not waking up. My whole life has been a nightmare with no breaks. I …
    • Journal Entry for January 21, 2007

      Mood January 21, 2007 9:50am

      I wish today were Monday as opposed to Sunday. I have so much to get done this week before wednesday. My to do list is the size of a zoo. I put way …
    • Journal Entry for January 20, 2007

      Mood January 20, 2007 11:20am

      I just don't know anymore Current mood: confused Category: Life Yeah I meant it when I said it and just like I said it. Did you hear me? …

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    • High Five

      From HELLOLADY June 28, 2008

      Great, one day at a time.

    • Prayer

      From barbdetroit June 27, 2008

      I support you in any way you need it. Just drop a line and I'll be sure to get back to you quickly. How are things now? Are you doing better? Love to you my Friend. Barb-Detroit

    • Hug

      From annonymous September 10, 2007

      "A smile costs nothing, but gives much- It takes but a moment, but the memory of it usually lasts forever. None are so rich that can get along without it- And none are so poor but that can be made rich by it. It enriches those who receive, without making poor those who give- It creates sunshine in the home, Fosters good will in business, And is the best antidote for trouble- And yet it cannot be begged, borrowed, or stolen, for it is of no value Unless it is given away. Some people are too busy to give you a smile- Give them one of yours- For the good Lord knows that no one needs a smile so badly As he or she who has no more smiles left to give." ~Author Unknown

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      I was diagnosed with mental illness starting at the age of 13.

      Treatments

      Abilify Not Working
      never could get the right level
      Geodon Not Working
      made me dragging and sleepy
      Risperdal Too Soon to Tell
      I've taken it in the past and have just started taking it again.
    • Close Eating Disorders

      When I was in utero, my mother never ate. She drank beer instead. As an infant, my nutrition was beer and so my whole life I have suffered from an eating disorder NOS.

      Treatments

      Lexapro Not Working
      I don't remember. That was awhile ago.
      Paxil Somewhat Helpful
      It gave me unwanted side effects
      Psychotherapy Not Working
      I've been in therapy for over ten years. It can't be too early to tell that its not working.
      Zoloft Too Soon to Tell
      just started taking it again.
      Marijuana Working / Worked
      it helps my appetite. I plan to ask my psychiatrist to put me on Marinol, the THC pill.
      Marinol Working / Worked
      helps with appetite, nasuea and depression associated with my eating disorder
    • Open Asthma
      Type: Adult Asthma

      I have suspected asthma since a young age but was not diagnosed until less than a year ago.

      Treatments

      Inhaler Working / Worked
      the only thing that helps
    • Open Sexual Abuse

      I was molested from 4-9 and raped from 15-19. I wonder if I'll ever get over the shame.

    • Open Chronic Pain

      I was a cheerleader for many years, which isn't well on a body. I have arthritis in my hips, hands and feet. I had a carwreck in '05. My spine is curved backwards and I have chronic neck, shoulder and back pain.

      Treatments

      Chiropractic Adjustment Considering
      I've had it before and things got better, but it gets worse over time and I might go back.
      Cymbalta Not Working
      I've been on that for other reasons but needed something else for that condition.
      Hydrocodone Not Working
      I got addicted to that at nineteen so I don't take it anymore.
      Marijuana Not Working
      Seems to intensify pain, but helps with other conditions.
    • Open Breakups & Divorce

      I was with him for six months before we married. We have a child together and we are getting a divorce, three years later.

      Treatments

      Family Therapy Not Working
      he has unwillingness.
      Love Not Working
      we won't go there today.
      Psychotherapy Not Working
      been in it for over ten years now.
      Support from Friends & Family Not Working
      don't have support
    • Open Personality Disorders
      Type: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

      I was diagnosed with borderline at thirteen.

      Treatments

      Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
      it helps some, but not as much as I would have liked.
    • Open Rape

      molested from 4-9 and raped from 15-19

    • Open Accidents

      I had a car wreck in april '05. The injuries from then are still painful

      Treatments

      Physical Therapy Working / Worked
      has helped in the past
    • Open Cervical Cancer

      I got HPV after being raped at a young age and it has caused cancerous cells in my cervix.

      Treatments

      LEEP Not Working
      helped for a year or two, but now it's back.
    • Open Parenting Toddlers (1-3)

      I had my two year old at nineteen

    • Open Parenting Big Kids (5-8)

      I had my five year old at seventeen.

      Treatments

      Education (School) Working / Worked
      helps to understand children
      Listening Working / Worked
      I always value what my kids say.
    • Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

      I have been through so much trauma that I couldn't sum it up. It's effects are devastating.

      Treatments

      Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Not Working
      been in therapy for a long time now.
      Paxil Not Working
      unwanted side effects
      Seroquel Not Working
      I actually got raped on that stuff.
      Zoloft Too Soon to Tell
      just got on it again.
    • Open Self-Injury

      I started self injuring at nine. I started with scratching and slapping my arms and at twelve was cutting. I haven't cut since February.

    • Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

      I was abused my whole life, by people in authority, siblings, teachers, friends...

    • Open Smoking Addiction & Recovery

      I have been smoking for ten years.

      Treatments

      Wellbutrin Working / Worked
      it cut me down to one cig. per day when I tried it.
    • Open Marijuana Addiction & Recovery

      I've been smoking the herb for ten years. I can't seem to live without it.

      Treatments

      Marinol Working / Worked
      because Marinol is THC in pill form, it helps with cravings.
    • Open Insomnia

      I have insomnia as a result of bipolar mania, I think.

      Treatments

      Ambien Working / Worked
      only used for a short period of time but it didn't help.
      Trazodone Working / Worked
      I use this every night (200mg) to sleep.
    • Open Financial Challenges

      Was homeless. Got my first apartment and became dependant on my soon to be ex husband.

    • Open Child Support & Custody

      I have been in a custody battle with my ex for four years now. It seems like the fight never ends. I wish he would just work with me.

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