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  • About Me

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    kristaroo03

    Female, 24
    IL, USA
    Member since May 21, 2007

    • About Me

      I am 22 years old and I am in my 5th year of college. I will be graduating with a degree in Special Education/Elementary Education Fall of 2008. I love my family and friends, and look forward to meeting new people here!

      I am 22 years old and I am in my 5th year of college. I will be graduating with a degree in Special Education/Elementary Education Fall of 2008. I love my family and friends, and look forward to meeting new people here!

    • Interests

      I enjoy reading, writing in my journal from time to time, music, my cat, being with friends and family, spending time with my boyfriend, singing, and watching movies.

      I enjoy reading, writing in my journal from time to time, music, my cat, being with friends and family,

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    • Snowman

      From LisaNeedsHelp December 5, 2008

      Hi! How are you?

    • Thumbs Up

      From Shell06 November 20, 2008

      Congrats on your decision to go to rehab! I have been out of rehab for 7 weeks. I hope I can be of help to you. If you have any questions or just need a pep talk or advice - just let me know! Good luck! Hugs, Shell

    • Flower

      From GDJ1957 November 5, 2008

      Just thinking of you and wanted to send some hug an love xoxoxoxoxoxox ....good.luck....love.you

    • Hug

      From princess31176 October 7, 2008

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      From EthelM October 7, 2008

      Here is a hug for you. I'm so glad you told your doctor what is happening. I don't have a drug problem, but my son has a very serious one. Please get the help you need before it is too late.

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  • Goals

    Progress

    10 %

    Goal End Date is May 24, 08 548 days ago.
    Current Weight (Lbs)
    165
  • Support Groups

    • Close Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

      My name is Krista. I was diagnosed with CMT when I was 5. I am now 22. I wear AFO's which help me keep my balance and I don't trip and fall as much. I have learned to live with CMT this long, but it can still be hard. I am the only one in my family with any type of muscular dystrophy.

    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      my name is krista. 23 year old who suffers from clinical depression. I also have muscular dystrophy. I was recently hospitalized due to my depression/ suicidal thoughts and attempts. I am now in search of groups and people who can help support me. I have been depressed since my early teens.

      Treatments

      Effexor Working / Worked
      Provigil Too Soon to Tell
      I was just put on 200 mg of provigil every morning to help with extreme daytime sleepiness. i hope it helps!
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I really like my therapist, and talking about how I feels really helps me out.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Wellbutrin Working / Worked
      Writing Working / Worked
    • Open Anxiety

      Treatments

      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      Xanax Working / Worked
    • Open Hydrocephalus

      My dad was diagnosed with hydrocephalus about 10 years ago. He has had many shunt repairs, but has not had to have any more surgeries for about 5 or six years. I am just here to hear other people's stories.

    • Open Back Pain

      I have degenerative disc disease. I was diagnosed with this at age 20. Alot of my back pain also has to do with poor posture due to my CMT as well as scoliosis.

      Treatments

      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
      This ed, but my body became tolerant.
      Oxycodone Too Soon to Tell
      Doc just put me on this 11/15/07. I'm a little nervous b/c I know if it's potential for addiction, but, I also don't want to live in pain anymore
      Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      I guess this helps at times. Hopefully I will be able to get back in the pool to swim soon. I think that might help as well.
      Relaxation Working / Worked
      Stretching Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Scoliosis

      I was just diagnosed with mild scoliosis. I have severe back pain due to pressure on my L5 vertabrae.

    • Open Personality Disorders
      Type: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

      Diagnose with BPD last month

      Treatments

      Talking Working / Worked
      Biaxin Working / Worked
      seems to be working. helping with mood swings.
    • Open Chronic Pain

      low back pain for 3 years due to CMT, scoliosis, and DDD

      Treatments

      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
      This ed, but my body became tolerant.
      Neurontin Too Soon to Tell
      Hoping to get some relief
      Oxycodone Too Soon to Tell
      Doc just put me on this 11/15/07. I'm a little nervous b/c I know if it's potential for addiction, but, I also don't want to live in pain anymore
      Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
    • Open College Stress

      I am in my 5th year at college. My program takes FOREVER to get through! I will graduate Fall 2008. I get very stressed out at times, but try to take each day at a time.

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Sleep Working / Worked
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
    • Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

      I want to loose at least 30 pounds. I am over weight and have high blood pressure. I'm only 22! I am 30 lbs over weight, and would like to loose it. I hope to loose 10 pounds by Christmas.

      Treatments

      Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
      Eat Less Working / Worked
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
    • Open Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Relative

      my great-grandmother passed away on November, 3 2007. I was VERY close to her. she was 95, and lived a great life.

      Treatments

      Crying Working / Worked
      Keeping Busy Working / Worked
      Music Working / Worked
      Pets Working / Worked
      Poetry Working / Worked
      Prayer Working / Worked
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Remembering Working / Worked
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Talking Working / Worked
      Time Working / Worked
    • Open Muscular Dystrophies

      kristaroo03 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Degenerative Disc Disease

      kristaroo03 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Raynaud's Disease

      kristaroo03 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Breakups & Divorce

      kristaroo03 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Anger Management

      kristaroo03 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Autism / Autism Spectrum

      I am a student studying special education, and will be graduating in December. I am very interested in autism, and would like to learn more so I can be the best teacher to my future students.

      Treatments

      Facilitated Communication Working / Worked
      Independent Living Skills Working / Worked
      Patience Working / Worked
      Picture / Word Schedules Working / Worked
      Play Therapy Working / Worked
    • Open Prescription Drug Abuse

      been on narcotic pain meds for last year and a half to two years. started usuing them for real pain and back surgery. now, its started to get out of control....

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