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  • About Me

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    happy123

    Female, 76
    GBR
    Member since May 30, 2007

    • About Me

      HI, MY NAME IS sHIRLEY. i LOST MY HUSBAND LAST YEAR AND HAVE BEEN THROUGH ALL THE GRIEF PROCESS. I aAM NOW FEELING A LOT BETTER AND WOULD LIKE TO BE A FRIEND AND HELP OTHERS IN THE SAME POSITION> I AM 74, ACTIVE AND VERY MUCH INVOLVED WITH FAMILY> MY INTERESTS ARE READING

      HI, MY NAME IS sHIRLEY. i LOST MY HUSBAND LAST YEAR AND HAVE BEEN THROUGH ALL THE GRIEF PROCESS. I aAM NOW FEELING A LOT BETTER AND WOULD LIKE TO BE A FRIEND AND HELP OTHERS IN THE SAME POSITION> I AM 74, ACTIVE AND VERY MUCH INVOLVED WITH FAMILY> MY INTERESTS ARE READING

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  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for July 11, 2007

      Mood July 11, 2007 8:41am

      hi,to everybody out there where ever you may  be.ive been so exasperated with my computer,my server is almost NEVER working,so even if i got a …
    • Journal Entry for July 1, 2007

      Mood July 1, 2007 2:35pm

      my name is shirley,a very young 72,and i lost my husband last year.i still have very bad days,but,am getting,better,if thats the right word.i have 2 …
    • Journal Entry for June 20, 2007

      Mood June 20, 2007 6:51am

       Hi everyone! I am quite new to computers but I am biting the bullet and hoping to meet new friends to chat and share thoughts. Having been on …

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    • Hug

      From gabbygal July 13, 2007

      Big Hugs to you. Hope you can get the computer to stay online or your server gets straight!! Miss you when you aren't here. Have a good day!!!!!!!!!! :)

    • Hug

      From Rocky7 July 13, 2007

      dear,mum,just sending you the hug,i,ll be giving you later.hope your computer is on line!luv u lots,sharonxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

    • Hug

      From Rocky7 July 12, 2007

      same to you,only luvs you more.!guess you must have gotten back on line again.hope so,anyway,lets hope it stays there.we,ve had problems with ours tonight,and it took stewart ages to fix it.so,pleased you had some replys!hope you make some friends on here,they will be lucky to ahve you as a friend and confidant.will,see you sometime tomorrow,will ring first in the morning.luvs you lots nd lots,sharonxoxoxops,have you seen im keeping fit!!!(see avatar).ha!ha!

    • Flower

      From velcroviv July 11, 2007

      Thank you Shirley for the hug. I would be happy to talk sometime. I babysit my two grandchildren during the day and am only able to talk early in the morning, like now, or later in the evening. I will get back with you soon so we can get to know each other.

    • Flower

      From Rocky7 July 10, 2007

      just,checking to see how the worlds best mum is?dont fall out with uncle paul,i dont love him any less,ok.see you tomorrow,luv u lots,sharonxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooo

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Partner/Spouse

      my name is shirley,and i lost my husband last year.miss him terribly,but as well as talking to others who have lost parteners,i would like 2 offer support.

      Treatments

      Crying Working / Worked
      still get tearful,especialy,when i see or hear something,that related 2 us.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      have,daughter & partener,and 3 grand-daughters,living close-by,seeing them alot,helps,and i have friends with whom i socialise,going for coffee etc.
    • Close Tinnitus

      have,had tinnitus,and menieres,disease for many years now.my hearing is also greatly effected.

      Treatments

      Betahistine Working / Worked
      have had tinnitus and menieres for many years.have seen specialists,who have prescribed different tablets,which only helped slightly,hearing affected alot.
      Compazine Working / Worked
      took more 4 the menieres,but didnt do alot.constant wooshing noise in bboth ears,
    • Open Meniere's Disease

      my name is shirley,im in my early 70,s,started getting menieres whilst on holiday.

      Treatments

      Betahistine Working / Worked
      have suffered from menieres 4 several years.gets much worse when under stress.i lost my husband last year which brought it on really bad.couldnt even open my eyes .
      Compazine Working / Worked
      given stemitil,2 help with sickness & giddiness,not affective.
      Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      specialist gave some physical therapy,involving moving my neck,felt awful,but seems 2 have helped a little,hearing improved slightly.
    • Open Fibromyalgia

      my name is sharon.ive got degenerative disc disease,corroded discs,fibromyalgia,sciatica,and this is the worst flare up,ever.dont know whats causing dreadful pain in neck & shoulders,even after cortisone jabs,its getting worse.cant stand,sit or lay,properly.have had pinched discs,what exactly r herniated discs & symptoms.

      Treatments

      Acupuncture Somewhat Helpful
      helped until,the dr. put the needle in a nerve,which sent my spine into spasm.never again!
      Aqua Therapy Somewhat Helpful
      helped ease pain slightly,but found it returned quickly.
      Morphine Working / Worked
      had chronic back,body pain,for 20.plus,years.flare ups getting closer together.dont like meds.but have 2 have some quality of life!
      Valium Working / Worked
      take 4 muscle spasm,help a little.am too,used to them
      Elavil Working / Worked
      supposed 2 help me sleep.does give me a few hrs.but have bad nightmares as side effect.
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