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About Me
Need2change
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About Me
I am a 45 year old woman going through a lot of changes in my life. I am going to soon separate from my husband. We have three older kid, with two still at home. I am in school trying to get a degree to support myself.
I am a 45 year old woman going through a lot of changes in my life. I am going to soon separate from my husband. We have three older kid, with two still at home. I am in school trying to get a degree to support myself.
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Interests
My kids, my dog, my faith. Reading, movies, traveling, studying. Trying to lose weight and get in shape. Divorce is in my future and it very hard.
My kids, my dog, my faith. Reading, movies, traveling, studying. Trying to lose weight and get in shape.
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Prayer
I keep you in my prayers.
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How ya doin?
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I’m With You
Full moon again.....xxxxxx
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Prayer
Still praying........
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Prayer
Praying that all goes well.
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Support Groups
Close Diets & Weight Maintenance
Have struggled with weight since having children in 20's. Gone up and down. (Mostly up) Will have success for a while, then fall away. Am petite in height, so is even harder. Tired of being uncomfortable, unhealthy, and low self esteem. Need a major change!
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful
- when I have avoided high fat,sugary foods have lost weight. Do not drink or smoke or use drugs.
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
- Has worked if I stick to it. Usually lose motivation after awhile.
- Eat Less Working / Worked
- Works when I stick to it.
- Self-help Somewhat Helpful
- My way works when I stick to it. I write down everything I eat. Try to eat really healthy. Low fat, low sugar, lots of vegs, and fruit and whole grains. Exercise regularly.
Close Fitness Goals
Type: Improve overall fitnessHave struggled with weight and fitness since having kids in my 20's. Do well for awhile,then fizzle out. Need motivation to stick with it!
Treatments
- Physical Exercise Somewhat Helpful
- Works if I stick to it! I can't seem to stick with it for more than several months. Did stick to it for several months last year and lost 20 lbs. and firmed up. Then...
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionHave struggled with depression off and on since birth of second child. Had major postpartum depression. Since then have had lesser periods of depression. Seems to be very hormonal, preganancy, pms, etc... Have had anxiety along with depression also. It is pretty well under control. Don't like having to take meds, but am accepting it.
Open Parenting Teenagers (12-18)
Have 2 teenage sons. Ages 17 and 19. (One older son also).
Open Endometriosis
Treated for endo. this last year. Had Lupron shots. Did help endo, but made me very depressed and helped me gain 25 pounds.
Treatments
Open Restless Legs Syndrome
Have had this for several years. Keeps me and my husband awake. Is not constant. Will have periods of it, then without. Do not want to take medication for it.
Treatments
- Humex Not Working
- Doctor offered meds, but I did not want to take something everyday for a condition I don't have everyday.
Open Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Have always had PMS. Became much worse after having kids. Become very depressed and anxious during PMS. Doctor says I have PMDD.
Open Post Partum Depression
Had severe PPD after birth of second child. Had to lesser degree with third. Have struggled with depression and anxiety off and on since.
Open Anxiety
Have struggled with anxiety and panic attacks.
Open Career Changes
I am going back to school to pursue a nursing degree. I have been a stay at home Mom most of my adult life. I am glad I stayed home with my kids, but the idea of going back to school and a new career is scary!
Treatments
- Talking Working / Worked
- Talking it out with friends and family has helped. Especially other nurses.
- Prayer Working / Worked
- Prayer calms me and I know God hears me and is always there for me.
- Reading Working / Worked
- Reading about nursing and school has helped me feel like I have a better idea of what to expect.
Open Pet Bereavement
My Bichon Frise died today. I had him for 7 years. He was the most faithful and loving little friend I have ever had and my heart is broken.
Open Breakups & Divorce
Will soon be separating from and eventually divorcing after 27 years. Cannot live this way anymore.
Treatments
- Couples Counseling Not Working
- Love Too Soon to Tell
- Gotta learn to love myself enough to become happy.
- Music Working / Worked
- Pets Working / Worked
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- My life line!
- Talking Working / Worked
- Helps so much!
- Time Somewhat Helpful
