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About Me
staci36
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About Me
I'm a single mother to a wonderful young man. I live to laugh & love. I want nothing more than to see my son become successful with his own life. My one hearts desire is to find my soul mate. I joined DS to share each day as they come with those who need true friendship with someone who truly understands. I struggle with depression & anxiety daily. My greatest support in life has been my Faith, Family, & Friends. ~God Bless~
I'm a single mother to a wonderful young man. I live to laugh & love. I want nothing more than to see my son become successful with his own life. My one hearts desire is to find my soul mate. I joined DS to share each day as they come with those who need true friendship with someone who truly understands. I struggle with depression & anxiety daily. My greatest support in life has been my Faith, Family, & Friends. ~God Bless~
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Interests
My Son, Basketball, Retail Therapy(shopping), Angtiques, Crafts, Scrap Booking, Reading, Music, & Movies.
My Son, Basketball, Retail Therapy(shopping), Angtiques, Crafts, Scrap Booking, Reading, Music, & Movies.
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good morning, as long as you have faith, god will answer. you have a blessed day......gods love......love ya..hx
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THank you for the hug months ago. Sorry I have not checked it for a while
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good morning staci, you r more than welcomed.. : ) always remember that gods love for you shall never end............. you have a good day..........love ya..hx
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good morning staci, how r u ? thank you ... remember when all we have is god, god is all we need, you have a lovely day..........love ya.......god bless....hxhx
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hi, god knows your needs. you have a blessed day...love ya..hx
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Support Groups
Close Anxiety
I have struggled with Anxiety for the last 14yrs. When my son was 5yrs old I would have him hold my cell phone just incase I passed out so that he could call for help. I experienced Panic Attacks while driving which felt like it lasted for hours. Even though my doctor kept telling me that 1 out of every 3 people you pass by struggle with the same feelings. I went thru 4 doctors over the course of 14yrs, who treated me with Valium,Paxil, Welbutrin, & Lexapro.
Treatments
- Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
- Taking slow deep breaths thru my nose; while telling myself to slow my thoughts down & then exhaling slowly works wonders.
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- Treated w/10mg worked for me at the time; stopped taking it which thru me into my 1st ever "manic" episode.
- Meditation Working / Worked
- I use my favorite pictures or "what nots" as part of my meditation. For example; my Son's pic sits on my desk to where I can glance over at him from time-to-time during my day & meditate on his smile. It gives me a since of appreciation for him always being there when I need him. I greatly appreciate his unconditional love.
- Paxil Working / Worked
- Treated w/20mg a day for 5 yrs. My feet started swelling so my dr switched me to Welbutrin.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- YES!YES!YES! Hard to do & definitley working for me!
- Valium Not Working
- Made me groggy all I did was cry myself to sleep.
Close Depression
My depression was brought on by years of stress & worry in regards to my self worth both in my personal life & with my career. I let "words" control my thoughts and tend to dwell on past experiences. I will beat this!
Treatments
- Meditation Working / Worked
- Meditating helps me to regain my composure & get back my self control after the rush of adrenalin that comes along w/the struggle of anxiety & stress.
- Paxil Working / Worked
- Prescribed by my Primary Care Physician, 10mg increased to 20mg, worked very well for 5 yrs. My legs started swelling from my knees down, mostly around my feet, which led my dr to change over to Welbutrin.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Even though it's not easy to do Positive Thinking is definitley helping me get thru one-day-at-a-time!
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- My greatest support is my Faith, Family, & Friends.
- Wellbutrin Not Working
- Did not work for me.
- Writing Working / Worked
- A work in progress, one-day-at-a-time I have noticed that I feel relieved of certain thoughts once I write my entry for the day. I struggle with finding a stopping point in each day to do it.
Open Bipolar Disorder
In Dec'06 I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder after my first manic episode. I spent 7 days in a phsyciatric hospital which determined I was struggling with depression. I halucenated coming down off of Lexapro & due to me not sleeping well all together added to my symptons. I struggle with fear, stress, worry, which all leads to anxiety, panic, & depression. I'm hoping others who struggle with the same can bring some comfort my way. Thanks!
Treatments
Open Abstinence & Celibacy
My story would take more than 500 characters to tell, so I'll just start by saying I made a personal decision to not be intimate with any man until I have found my SOUL MATE.
Open Asthma
Type: Adult AsthmaI was diagnosed with Asthma as a child. As an Adult I have not had an asthma attack in several years.I was informed (by my Vetenarian)that a (male)Chihuaua would help with my breathing problems,(the male chihuaua does not carry dander like most other animals), and he gave me a list of breeders. I'm a "believer", I adopted my pup "Spencer" a short time after I was off of all allergy shots & no longer on meds. "Spencer" is now 10 yrs old & still going strong in his old age, and so am I.
Treatments
- Albuterol Not Working
- Did not work for me, made my heart rate go up & gave me the jitters.
- Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
- I played the flute & picolo in school which taught me breathing techniques which helped a great deal.
- Inhaler Working / Worked
- I carry my Proventil inhaler like a security blanket (lol). I have no side effects. Works like a charm every time!
Open Single Dads
I'm a SINGLE MOM. I was in a very abusive relationship with my Son's Father, and left him during my 5th month of pregnancy. Although we tried to patch things up, however I lost all trust in him. When my son turned 6 months old my family put me & my Son into hiding which was the best move ever made. My Son is now 18 yrs old & what a wonderful young man he is. I raised him with the good memories of his Father and never once spoke against him, even though the abuse will last a lifetime for me.
Open Empty Nests
My 18 yr old Son will be graduating from High School on June 6th, 2008. Shortly after graduation he will be moving to Laramie, WY to attend school. Once he graduates from Wyoming Technical Institute he could end up moving wherever his chosen career takes him, possibly Daytona,FL. Like so many other parents, my Son is my heart; my life; MY EVERYTHING! I know that he has to do this and I know that as a parent I have to let him start his life. I do need all the support I can get! lol
Treatments
Open Stress Management
Treatments
- Music Working / Worked
- Listening to Christian Praise & Worship music; Classical "Josh Groban" helps to take my mind off of negative thoughts.
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- Walking helps to clear my mind & unwind tension caused from stress. " Need more of it! " lol
Open Single Parenting
I'm a 37 yr old Single Mother of an 18 yr old Wonderful Young Man. I never married his Father due to a very abusive relationship, both mental & physical abuse. I ended a 3 1/2 yr relationship with my Son's Father when I was 5 month's pregnant, when my Son was 6 months old I was put into hiding for our safety. However, I have raised my Son with the good memories shared with his Father. I know that one day he may have the opportunity to get to know him for himself.
Open Tourette Syndrome & Tic Disorders
My nephew was diagnosed with ADD & Tourette Syndrome 16 yrs ago at the age of 5. He is now 21 yrs old and struggling with depression, ongoing tics from his shoulders up, and built up anger inside. I'm desperate for further advice on how to help him cope with his symptons. He is at an age to where there's not much I or my family can force him to get help. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. God Bless!
Treatments
- Clonidine Working / Worked
- Yes. He was more in control of his day-to-day activities in a more positive way.
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
Being totally honest here!!!...I like to eat, lol. And when it comes to chocolate I will eat it til' it's gone!! Then I was reminded yesterday that chocolate is on the list of foods that can cause migraines as well as lack of sleep, stress, smoking, chinese food, peanut butter..the list goes on. I've had a few migraines within the last couple of months and I'm done!!!!! I need motivation to help me lose this weight & start feeling better. Today I'm at 250 lbs and my goal is to lose 50 by Mar'09.
Treatments
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
- Struggling with drinking water. Yes eating better foods will help shed pounds.
- Eat Less Working / Worked
- Struggling with and yes I know it works.
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- OMG!!!!I need motivation!!!!
