We're on Facebook!
Check out our page!
DS Store is Open
DS t-shirts and more
Advertisement
  • About Me

    Image of AlishaB

    AlishaB

    Female, 31
    CA, USA
    Member since May 23, 2007

    • About Me

      I am working on becomming a videographer.

      I am working on becomming a videographer.

    • Interests

      Music, Film, cooking, cats.

      Music, Film, cooking, cats.

  • Journal

    • The past week and moving on. Goodbye everybody!

      Mood July 12, 2008 10:45am

      I injured myself on Sunday.  On Tuesday evening.  And have been completely benched due to a neck problem all week.  

       

      As much as I …

    • Looking forward

      Mood July 5, 2008 10:39am

      I am a workout nerd.  I look at Cathe Friedrich's website everyday.  I check the forums.  Lol.  I look at the workout …

    • The past week

      Mood July 5, 2008 10:27am

      Last week was good in terms of home care.  We have a room that we call the store room.  We call it that because thats where everything that …

    • Next week

      Mood June 28, 2008 11:27pm

      And in this circle its a dancing bear with a party hat on his head or. . something like that.

       

      Ok.  Well, just got back from HP mtg. …

    • Well, this past week has kind of been a wash

      Mood June 27, 2008 11:25pm

      Due to the smoke I just could not get my brain in gear I would just stare at web pages and book pages and think. . . nothing.

       

      I live in Northern …

    Read Journal

  • Hugbook

    Give AlishaB a hug



    Read Hugbook

  • Support Groups

    • Close Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

      I was sexually abused when I was three years old. I don't want this to define my life. I am more than my abuser.

      Treatments

      Art Working / Worked
      I do this as a way to calm myself down. I prefer water color. I've done one painting and I'm working on the second.
      Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
      My mother listens but after while she can't because she feels guilty and it is very exhausting.
    • Close Obesity

      I am insulin resistant and I have about 80 pounds to lose. I became heavey to avoid interest from people. It was a way to protect myself. I don't want it anymore.

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful
      I'm on low-carb for my insulin resistance anyway. I was on Induction for a week, it worked but is hard.
      Physical Exercise Somewhat Helpful
      I have a small collection of videos that I use, I also walk and do yoga. Loving the yoga.
    • Open Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

      I am insulin resistant, I suffer from the weight gain around my middle, I have more muscle than normal women, and some of the hirsuitism. I want to be more normal. Sigh. :(

      Treatments

      Oral Contraceptives Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Abstinence & Celibacy

      I am 29 years old, I am not physically a virgin because of the sexual abuse I endured as a young child, however I do not participate in sex because I want to find true love and marriage.

    • Open Fitness Goals
      Type: Improve overall fitness

      My goal is to be able to run a marathon. I'm only up to walking about three miles now. I want to increase my intensity by adding the running.

    • Open Sexual Abuse

      See PTSD entry

    • Open Career Changes

      I'm transitioning from a Hollywood/Indie film lifestyle back into normal life as a videographer so that I can have a life.

      Treatments

      Education (School) Too Soon to Tell
      I have earned some more certification and taken seminars on a different kind of video work and I hope to make good on the investment.
    • Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

      Since I've been on testosterone blockers I'm always on the slow boat to China . .if you will.

      Treatments

      Acidophilus Somewhat Helpful
      Only works if you remember to take it.
      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      No cheese or white rice.
      High Fiber Diet Working / Worked
      I take the pysllium from Trader Joe's. It helps but causes gas.
    • Open Interstitial Cystitis (IC)

      I was told I had this when I was 19 years old. For some reason it was worse on my right side.

    • Open Homeschooling

      I was homeschooled in 3rd grade and again in high school. I did home studies from 10th-12th grade.

  • Groups

  • Friends


Advertisement
Content on DailyStrength.org is for informational purposes only. We do not provide any medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. More info
Portions of support group and treatment information provided by Wikipedia under the GNU FDL license
Copyright 2006-2009, DailyStrength, Inc. All rights reserved.
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Report Abuse | HSW International | HSW China | HSW Brazil