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Holstar 
12:49am Yesterday
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About Me
Holstar
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About Me
I have had CFS for 20 yrs. and a host of other medical problems including IC and Fibro. I never thought I would be sick this long. This illness has shaken me to the core. It affects EVERY aspect of my life. I try to make the best of a bad situation and laugh as much as possible. I am to the point, a liberal democrat and a spiritual person. And yeah, I hug trees.
I have had CFS for 20 yrs. and a host of other medical problems including IC and Fibro. I never thought I would be sick this long. This illness has shaken me to the core. It affects EVERY aspect of my life. I try to make the best of a bad situation and laugh as much as possible. I am to the point, a liberal democrat and a spiritual person. And yeah, I hug trees.
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Interests
Jeweler and artist. Love art. Love colors, photography, beauty and the outdoors. Love mountains, lakes and fresh clean air. Nature makes me happy. Tennis and skiing when I can. If I can. Music and concerts. Dancing; I love to dance and sing. Did I mention that I love the mountains???
Jeweler and artist. Love art. Love colors, photography, beauty and the outdoors. Love mountains, lakes
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Recent Activity
Recently:
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11 journal comments, 8 hugs given, 5 hugs received, 3 journal posts, 1 photo upload
Yesterday
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Holstar commented on KweebsLS’s journal entry I’M NOT AWAKE YET!!! 12:10pm
Enjoy your weekend and at least it will be spent without family. I know how they stress you out. And…
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Holstar commented on DarlaC’s journal entry Feelin groovy! 12:07pm
I am so glad. Have a good day and don't overdo. I had to switch to sleeping on my back. I never used…
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Holstar gave DarlaC a hug 12:04pm
I am going into Philly. No, I wish it was NYC. Running into people there is harder. I like that : )…
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Holstar updated their status 12:49am
I want to scream really loud. Mood swing here!…
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Holstar updated their status 12:14am
Holstar wants to scream. LOUD!!!…
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Hugbook
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Ray of Sunshine
Me thinks you go to the city today!! Have a great time!! Weather is good over here!
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I’m With You
I hope today goes well!
Hugs and Mojo
Weebs 
Congrats
Holly you are so photogenic I love that shot you thought you might use on your website...just got to your journal XXXXX from julie
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Thumbs Up
Love your new necklace Holly!! Going to your journal now!!
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Go For It
Hope you made lots of moolah....and can go to NY!!! Where are ya????
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Photos
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Goals
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Support Groups
Close Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
I have had CFS for 18 years. I was 18 when I developed it. It has helped to ruin my chance at a REAL life. I also have endometriosis and Interstital Cystitis. I am always tired and get sick really easily. It affects my brain big time. I developed Fibromyalgia about 6 years ago as well.
Treatments
Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a Relative4 years ago my sister died suddenly. My dad died when I was 17, my best friend died when we were 20. My loss of good health and stability have caused grief and fear.
Treatments
- Crying Working / Worked
- sure, it helps temporarily
- Keeping Busy Working / Worked
- I like being busy but sometimes my illness does not allow it. Helps my mind
Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
death of loved ones, loss of health, abusive relationships (family and guys) have taken their toll. Anxiety, not sleeping well due to nightmares and loss is heavy on my heart.
Open Fibromyalgia
I have bad fibro. Beds bother me, smells make it really bad. Chemicals. I developed it 13 years into having CFS. Now it's more a problem for me than my other ailments.
Treatments
- Dextropropoxyphene Somewhat Helpful
- definitely helps
Open Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
I have had IC since I was a child but it became out of control in 2001. I have had to do several different treatments.
Treatments
- Baking Soda Somewhat Helpful
- helped with burning.
- Bladder Instillation Somewhat Helpful
- worked but bothered me the first day
- Elmiron Not Working
- I tried, I hated it. Super sick
- Pyridium Somewhat Helpful
- helped with spasms
Open Menopause
Been perimenopausal since I believe age 36. Every year it keeps getting worse. I am scrambled emotionally and cognitively. My adrenals are not working either. I feel like an unstable mess. Makes it hard to be happy on top of having CFS.
Treatments
- Estrogen Cream Working / Worked
- Tried Divigel estrogen. What a total crazy person I became and lots of UTI infections.
- Progesterone Cream Working / Worked
- working but not enough. Need estrogen too.
