OwlWings

Open Stress Management

i'd like to learn other ways to deal with stress. right now i eat.

Treatments

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

i vent my frustrations online and to my mother and in return get good advice.

Physical Exercise Working / Worked

cardio and weights the feeling like i've achieved something is doing wonders for stress

Acupuncture Working / Worked

Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

no matter what i do i still seem to have stomach issues. gas, bloating and all those problems. nothing is regular

Treatments

Acidophilus Somewhat Helpful

this helps me best in yogurt, not so much in pill form.

Chamomile Not Working

this gives me more gas.

Psyllium Working / Worked

this helps me best if i use a little bit every day. keeps things moving like clock work.

Acupuncture Somewhat Helpful

if i take the herbal tea my acupunctureist has made for me then i have greatly reduced afternoon bloating.

Open Phobia
Type: Fear Of Public Speaking

i have a lot of fears. the worst are fear of drowning, fear of public speaking and being afraid of the dark.

Open Tooth Grinding

i grind my teeth primarly at night. and as a result have frequent splitting headaches.

Treatments

Mouthguard Too Soon to Tell

i tried the generic night guards and they didn't help at all so now the dentist is making one custom fit.

Heat Somewhat Helpful

this only helps while it is on. but for those 10-15 min. it feels great

Open Dyslexia

i was told i had a mild form of dyslexia when i was 13 or 14.

Open Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS)

since my first period i've had debilitating cramps and nausea.

Treatments

Oral Contraceptives Somewhat Helpful

these help most of the time. every now and then a painful period comes through.

Acupuncture Working / Worked

i go for treatments every other week and i'm not sure how but they work. also chinese herbal tea i drink 1/2 cup twice a day.

Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful

if i remember to start taking a regular dose of Motrin 2 days before my period this greatly reduces my cramping

Aspirin Not Working

Asprin makes me constipated

Open Migraine Headaches

i keep getting these horrible headaches every couple of days.

Treatments

Ibuprofen Too Soon to Tell

not sure yet but i think it helps a little

Acupuncture Working / Worked

my headaches are not as intense after i've had an acupuncture treatment.

Aspirin Somewhat Helpful

Asprin makes me constipated