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  • About Me

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    cathyoo

    Female, 49
    MD, USA
    Member since July 14, 2007

    • About Me

      Im a good , faithful person who loves so many peeps !! I have been giving the best thing in the world ! You peeps ! I Love You All So Much !!!! I always made fun of people getting close over the interent...I was wrong ! I care so much for you all it hurts sometimes ! LOVE YOU ALL !!!!!!

      Im a good , faithful person who loves so many peeps !! I have been giving the best thing in the world ! You peeps ! I Love You All So Much !!!! I always made fun of people getting close over the interent...I was wrong ! I care so much for you all it hurts sometimes ! LOVE YOU ALL !!!!!!

    • Interests

      I love doing crafts, hiking, shopping(LOL) Anything my family wants to do.. I really love to garden, I love flowers or any plant, trees, poison ivy and not to mention Poison Oak, my favorite, lol..I tend to find humor in everything even ifs its not funny at all!Well most of the time, I mean the stupid things I do I guess to make it seem not so serious..Im a happilly married woman who will be celebrating our 25th anniversary on April 6th 2008 !

      I love doing crafts, hiking, shopping(LOL) Anything my family wants to do.. I really love to garden,

  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for January 7, 2008

      Mood January 7, 2008 1:20pm

      No days smoke free........................BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
    • Journal Entry for January 4, 2008

      Mood January 4, 2008 8:04am

        Im trying to quit cigarettes,But Its hard...I will keep trying ! Please pray that I can do this ~ Thank You all,xoxo Cath
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    • Hug

      From wannaBhappy23 September 18, 2008

      im sorry goodbye. love ya. please dont blame yourself.

    • Hug

      From wannaBhappy23 September 18, 2008

      oh ok. i understand

    • Hug

      From wannaBhappy23 September 18, 2008

      why are you? its not stupid

    • Hug

      From wannaBhappy23 September 18, 2008

      i miss ya to.

    • Hug

      From wannaBhappy23 September 18, 2008

      it says that you are online not rela sure if you still are or ont. let me now how you are doing when you get a chance. i have been thinking about you so very much. love ya tons and tons

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  • Goals

    689 days smoke free. Last update Jan 7, 08

    Progress

    25 %

    Fasting Glucose(Diabetes)
    167
  • Support Groups

    • Close Anxiety

      I have severe anxiety, also panic attacts!! Driving can be terrifing!!!Every once In awhile I seem to be able to drive. But I never make promises. I've missed therpy several times..So I owe much more than my co-pay!!But each day I try to drive.If I can walk out my house!1

      Treatments

      Breathing Exercises Not Working
      I have asthma so it was uncomtorful.
      BuSpar Not Working
      Allergic
      Klonopin Working / Worked
      Helped alot. Dont take any more.
    • Close Pancreatitis

      I got pancreatis when I was 21..I had only been drinking sience I was 19.... The first time the doctors said I had ulcers, and to stick to a blan diet and I could go back to drinking..I got it 2 more times and the doctor told me the same as before..I could drink after 6 weeks,,Well finally told me what I had..I'm like whats that? Any way I've been in the hospital a lot in the last 25 yrs.. I don't drink any more and now I have chronic pancreatitis..and diabetes

      Treatments

      Demerol Working / Worked
      I got the meds in the hospital and yes it does help for about 2 hrs. But its to soon to get more so I suffer till the time comes for more
      Pancrelipase Somewhat Helpful
      My doctor says I should take 1 with food.4 times a day.I was not taking it to seriously,now I'm takeing it as prescribed..ITS HELPING!
    • Open Shingles

      Last Sept. I went to my Drs. because I thought I had kidney problems..My left side hurt extremely bad!!! He took one look and said " you have shingles". Of course I was glad it was"ent my kidneys,but the pain awful.I had severe pain for 9 months..I still to this day get pain.Alot better though....

      Treatments

      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
      Im not on pain meds anymore. Advil usually helps.
    • Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

      All my life Ive been abused.First my momma,then boyfriend who loved giving me black eyes..My hubby doesent hit me but he gets mad often...Hes called me a piece of shit!!!I hate that more than anything!!!Or Go fuck yourself..But I know he loves me..........

      Treatments

      Forgiveness Working / Worked
      I cant stay mad or hold a grudge for very long..
      Music Working / Worked
      I love to go out in my car and listen to rock music...Thats if I can get in my car and drive it,,I have anxiety/panic I wont drive...
      Talking Working / Worked
      Usually works alot...
    • Open Diabetes Type 2

      I got Gestional diabetes with my second child...I didnt gain that much,my son was 6lbs. whitch is good ,babies are usually huge with ges.diabetes. Then I got it back with my 3rd and last child...It went away and the drs. said when im in my 40ies Ill probly get it back....Well Im 47 and I got it back when I was 32....

      Treatments

      Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
      helps alot
      Insulin (Regular and NPH) Working / Worked
      works
      Lantus Working / Worked
      Thats what I take now..
      Metformin Working / Worked
      Dint like i felt wierd...I dont know why
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      Helps alot
    • Open Family Issues

      I love my family so much it hurts..We all have issues..I hope I can figure out how to make things better..

      Treatments

      Family Therapy Not Working
      I didnt get along well with the lady...My hubs even said she was blamming me for all our problems.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I have a great therapist..she listens to me and I can talk easily with her..Thats unusual for me..
      Talking Somewhat Helpful
      can help also can cause more frustration
      Writing Somewhat Helpful
      When I do write in my journal and then read it and It
    • Open Smoking Addiction & Recovery

      I need to quit !!!

      Treatments

      Nicotine Gum Not Working
      Nausea
      Nicotine Patch Considering
      Hiper
    • Open Healthy Relationships

      Ive beem married 24 yrs. We are basicially very happy..Of couse married people argue..He does not hit me. But he takes the little things and holds a grudges for 2 days or so..etc.

      Treatments

      Couples Counseling Working / Worked
      it helped in my favor..The counsolar said I would never change.Told him he should leave.He was pissed and we never saw her again...
      Patience Somewhat Helpful
      AHH, I try!
      Talking Working / Worked
      It helps sometimes.
      Writing Working / Worked
      Helps me to remember that the little things matter most.A Hug is always a good thing..
    • Open Self-Injury

      I havent for about 7 months now. Ive cut myself,hit myself,the worst hitting my head against the walls real hard....Scarey stuff!!

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      Just talking with therapist.
      S.A.F.E. (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) Working / Worked
      I havent cut myself or hit myself for about 7 months
      Talking Somewhat Helpful
      My husband and I talk about this. But it seems to make him angry ! Wiyh feason !
    • Open Seasonal Affective Disorder

      I seem to feel lonely when it starts to get dark @5pm..And when it snows I feel trapped.

    • Open Alcoholism

      Im a alocholic who gets sick from pancreatis. I didnt drink for almost 5 yrs ,but reciently stsryed again when went on cruise....IT WAS A BIG PARTY SHIP!!!!

    • Open Menopause

      Im 47 now n having longer periods n spotting ! I hate it !

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