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

    Image of Lacks

    Lacks

    Female, 37
    NC, USA
    Member since July 13, 2007

    • About Me

      I recently tried to change my sign-on / screen name, if you will. (Found out it's a big production) The reason I wanted to change it is b/c I no longer look @ things from the standpoint I did when I gave myself the name "Lacks". At that time, that name accurately described every area of my life, and the glass wasn't only 1/2 empty, it was bone-dry. I have survived over a year of major depression, anxiety, excruciating (not only for me) mood swings to FINALLY feel like I can and am REgaining some control over my own peace of mind & joy. Whew!! I can't even tell you what a relief that is! I graduated in May of 2008 with my BSN (Bachelor's of Science in Nursing). If you can imagine being in nursing school along w/the above signs / symptoms (anxiety, depression, mood swings, etc)..it was anything but a picnic!! I am preparing to take my NCLEX (state licensure exam) in July. This is the test of all tests, that will decide my future.

      I recently tried to change my sign-on / screen name, if you will. (Found out it's a big production) The reason I wanted to change it is b/c I no longer look @ things from the standpoint I did when I gave myself the name "Lacks". At that time, that name accurately described every area of my life, and the glass wasn't only 1/2 empty, it was bone-dry. I have survived over a year of major depression, anxiety, excruciating (not only for me) mood swings to FINALLY feel like I can and am REgaining some

    • Interests

      Racing (Let's Go Carl!), Victory Junction Gang Camp, Reading, THE BEACH, Tv (Army Wives, Gilmore Girls, 7th Heaven, most reality shows thanks to my honey, lol), Movies, Swimming, Having a friend that can reciprocate my efforts/sentiments so it's not one-sided, Oncology nursing (pediatric/adult), 2 of my sisters (I have 5 siblings, 2 of whom have disowned me) are my best friends, 2 of my nephews (great teens whom I love so much I could burst!), Float trips down the river where I grew up,

      Racing (Let's Go Carl!), Victory Junction Gang Camp, Reading, THE BEACH, Tv (Army Wives, Gilmore Girls,

  • Recent Activity

    • Sorry, there is no activity in the My Activity feed.
  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for April 27, 2009

      Mood April 27, 2009 4:20pm

      Heart aches more than normal today.  Too much.  Too much.
    • I am beside myself

      Mood March 15, 2009 1:53pm

      ........I made what I believed was a friend on here.......I know @ times, I was the one that was "needy"...needing kind words, support …

    • Journal Entry for March 14, 2009

      Mood March 14, 2009 5:24pm

      Let's see how this font/color thing treats me today -- lol...maybe I'll just do the dreaded 1 long paragraph......Not really a whole lot …

    • SO

      Mood March 3, 2009 5:57pm

      GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

       

      As IF the issues I'm having at work aren't enough......along w/all the added stresses …

    • Journal Entry for February 27, 2009

      Mood February 27, 2009 5:07am

      Ok...trying AGAIN....I guess I'm not 100% used to this laptop just yet b/c sporadically I'll hit a key & my text will go somewhere off …

    Read Journal

  • Hugbook

    Give Lacks a hug



    • Hug

      From Zigzag May 17

      Hey, gal - I was off DS for a while with work, but am back now. I missed you and hope you are OK. xoxo

    • Little Love

      From sleeplessrn April 28

      Sending you love... You absolutely deserve all that you can get!!! Take care of Rebecca. Fill her world with good, peace, and people who allow you to be the best you can be. Love to you, Jessica

    • Hug

      From GotMySwaggaBack April 27

      Thanks much for your message the other day it meant more than you know.

    • Flower

      From Zigzag April 23

      Hey, gal - I'm sorry things are not so great for you right now. I know we haven't met in person, but I do care.

    • Shout Out

      From Zigzag April 20

      Hope you are doing well and enjoying spring!

    Read Hugbook

  • Support Groups

    • Close Diets & Weight Maintenance

      I swear I can't remember ever being thin! But, my g/f tells me different! I guess when I was in h.s. But, that was SOOOOOO long ago! And, does that really count!?!??! When I was in the military (1990-94) I was at least 40 lbs lighter than I am right now. A couple of years ago I lost 30 lbs in 6-7 mo. I turned around and gained it right back -- GRRR!!! I would like to lose 50 lbs. This is realistic for me.

      Treatments

      Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
      Not eating between meals or after 6 p.m. Drinking a lot of water.
      Hoodia Working / Worked
      I LITERALLY used to be hungry ALL OF THE TIME! Made me so ANGRY & DISGUSTED with myself. Hoodia does give you a full feeling.
    • Close Depression

      Finally swallowed my pride last October & admitted I must suffer from depression. Anxiety has spawned from it. EXtremely UNfortunate is the fact that I do not have insurance and remain untreated. I know I need counselling and potential pharmacological assistance. I had wanted to have this "managed" by the time I started back to school this semester, but I am now giving up on seeking tx for now. (Have had ridiculously disheartening experiences in trying to seek assistance)

    • Open Healthy Relationships

      Lacks hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Lesbian Relationship Challenges

      Put off joining this community for a while...knowing not many would understand my approach...But, I have witnessed extreme compassion and acceptance more often than notj -- so -- here I am.

    • Open College Stress

      Senior year of Nursing School. Will graduate w/ BSN May 08 -- FINALLY! Been at it a while!!

    • Open Loneliness

      Lacks hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
  • 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