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  • About Me

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    jax1991

    Female, 18
    MA, USA
    Member since July 21, 2007

    • About Me

      My name is Jackie. and I'm a born-again Christian. i want to go pre-med for college with my specialty being in psychiatry. i deal with depression and i want to help other with the same issues. i like to cook in my spare time. we have alot of issues in my family so i'm just trying to make it through my teen years.

      My name is Jackie. and I'm a born-again Christian. i want to go pre-med for college with my specialty being in psychiatry. i deal with depression and i want to help other with the same issues. i like to cook in my spare time. we have alot of issues in my family so i'm just trying to make it through my teen years.

    • Interests

      cooking, NY yankees, computer games, my family, my education, photography, church, all my tv shows, the environment and incorporating new ways to live green into my life.

      cooking, NY yankees, computer games, my family, my education, photography, church, all my tv shows, the

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  • Journal

    • whoa!

      Mood July 26, 2008 10:22pm

      i swore alot in my last journal entry. sorry! i usually try not to swear. i was having a rough day, but thankfully i'm doing better! i was reallt …

    • everything's gone to shitsville

      Mood July 22, 2008 10:56pm

      it has. today sucked.

       

       

      *mom was late picking me up for a dermatologist appointment. then she has the nerve to say "it's rude to …

    • mixed feelings

      Mood July 21, 2008 12:36am

      so i went to 6 flags today. despite their being a torrential down pour, i still had a good time and went on great rides. and genuinely had a good …

    • random

      Mood July 18, 2008 11:57pm

      so, me and my new friend emma finally are getting to hang out next week. hopefully mom and dad will go for it, mom works that particular night so i …

    • just venting

      Mood July 17, 2008 12:37am

      i hate it when people stick their noses into other peoples businesses. who died and made u ruler? come on.....i luckily got on break with emma (my …

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  • Goals

    Progress

    10 %

    Goal End Date is Jun 30, 08 515 days ago.

    Progress

    5 %

    Goal End Date is Nov 1, 08 391 days ago.
    Goal Completed on Jan 22, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I've been dealing with depression since i was 12, and my parents' divorce has made it worse

      Treatments

      Lexapro Working / Worked
      we'll see
      Prozac Not Working
      made me too emotional for my own good....
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      it helps get feelings out cuz i got no one else to talk too
      Wellbutrin Not Working
      loss of appetite, vivid dreams, dizziness, were all side effects and i stopped taking it!
      Writing Somewhat Helpful
      i like writing in my journal. its a good way to get feelings out
      Zoloft Not Working
      it worked for awhile. then headaches occurred after missing doses here and there. then i couldn't feel emotions. all emotions became very bland. it's a scary feeling cuz then u start doing things to try and feel again
    • Close Eczema

      my eczema has i think contributed to my depression. i can't fall asleep on most nights because i'm too itchy. my skin is always red when i don't want it to be...

      Treatments

      Elidel Not Working
      it didn't work. i think it had this weird burning effect, but it healed
      Vitamin E Somewhat Helpful
      it takes the edge off
    • Open Abstinence & Celibacy

      I'm a Christian so I don't have sex until marriage.

    • Open Depression - Teen

      been depressed since i was 12, but its been worse lately (like last 3 weeks)

      Treatments

      Zoloft Working / Worked
      i like it. still some anxiety
    • Open Family Issues

      my rents are getting a divorce, my bro has anger probs, i don't get along with my mom, my sister picks loser bf's

      Treatments

      Talking Somewhat Helpful
      it helps a little, some of my friends can relate
      Keeping Busy Somewhat Helpful
      playing video games and sequestering myself isn't a good long term solution
    • Open Depression Supporters

      i have depression...and i can relate to others who have it too. maybe i can give advice or whatever and share experiences

    • Open High School Stress

      i went to a private school and hated it now i'm starting my sophmore year home schooled and hopefully it will stay that way!!

    • Open Self-Injury

      sometimes i don't eat i think i'm subconsciously hurting myself...and i do the same with dairy products and i'm lactose intolerant so ya i def have a problem

    • Open Families & Friends Of Addicts

      i have sooo many alcoholics in my family i don't drink because i don't want to end up like them

    • Open Shyness

      i'm a very shy person. if i don't know the person, or i'm in a social situation where there is alot of people i don't know, i get bored. i hate being in those types of situations. i'm always afraid of saying something stupid

      Treatments

      DailyStrength Working / Worked
      talking to people on the internet is alot easier and fun
    • Open Lactose Intolerance

      started when i was 11, runs in the family.

      Treatments

      Lactaid Working / Worked
      they work when i use them. but don't take to many they'll make u sick.
    • Open Teen Anxiety

      i worry all the time about everything...

    • Open War in Iraq

      my bf is going to iraq next year and i'm really worried. i've also known a few others who have already been there

    • Open Family & Friends of Cancer Patients

      cancer runs in the family. my grandfather has prostate cancer, my aunt had cervical cancer, a few of my great-aunts had lung cancer, and a great-uncle of mine had stomach cancer

    • Open Diabetes Type 1

      i think i might be diabetic

    • Open Healthy Eating

      my new years resolution for 2008 is too eat healthier. not to cut out fast food completely, but to eat healthier in general. such as more fruits and vegetables.

    • Open Homeschooling

      i've been home schooled my whole life except freshman year. hated it, everyone was already in a clique and i knew i didn't belong. now back at home and i love it. can't travel to much when your in private school.

    • Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

      emotionally abused by my mom. she's controlling. she never listens, does hurtful things time and time again, then cries about them later..she inflicts her depression on us...she makes everything in life so dramatic. she and my dad are divorced. she doesn't know how to handle the aftermath. she needs to think before she acts.

      Treatments

      Leave Considering
      i can't wait to go! college is still 2 years away..i've weighed the other options, but there not a reality.
    • Open Healthy Sex

      i'm a virgin, but the discussions are really funny here!

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