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Open Shyness

I am very shy when it comes to dating. When I like a guy. I still act very awkard in their presence. I am 34 now, have a lot to offer and would like to get married and have children some day but my clock is ticking.

Treatments

DailyStrength Working / Worked

just starting posting here but is helfpul

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

worked in the past very well- now so, so

Self-help Working / Worked

it works temporarily- but often too concrete

Paxil Somewhat Helpful

it worked great when I first started taking it. However, I have been on it for years and it is starting to "poop out". other medications have had to be added and the does has increased a lot.

Open Acne

have recently be getting cysts on my chin. I always have had really good skin so I am not sure what is going on with my hormones that is causing this and what to do about it

Treatments

Evening Primrose Oil Working / Worked

seems to helping a little

Open Depression

I have a history of depression and anxiety which seem to come hand and hand. I am less depressed during the week and more anxious. However, on the weekend I get into slumps and have a hard time getting anything done.

Treatments

Celexa Working / Worked

I used to take it and I liked it but went back to Paxil which was a mistake. Now my psychiatrsit does not want to change me back

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked

The best thereapist I have had was when I lived in Boston. I have not found anyone as helpful for me since. This woman was gifted.

Paxil Working / Worked

when I first started taking it, it changed my life. I have taken it for years and had to increase my dose because it poops out over tiem.

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

worked with my first therapist. I have gone through a lot of others.I finally found someone I connect with somewhat again. But I will never find someone who will help my like this woman in Boston did.

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

My mother is a gem. I can call her any time and almost tell her anything.

Trazodone Working / Worked

I used to take it for sleep. But my psychiatrist in NY does not like the medication and deos not want to prescribe it for sleep since my sleep issues are not serious

Wellbutrin Working / Worked

I have been taking it for 2 years as an augmenter for the depresiion.

Writing Working / Worked

helps somewhat.Most of my writing is on these websites and the feedback helps.

Walking Working / Worked

working when I do it. However, have gotten out of the habit- need to get back into it.

Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

I am not sure if I have OCD. My one symptom is that I ruminate when I am upset and can't get things out of my head. I have a very difficult time waiting for an answer when I am angry. It takes me a long time to let things go when people hurt me. When I have an issue, it seems to take oer my life and I talk about it over and over again.

Treatments

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

I had a wonderful therapist when I lived in the Boston area and I have not found anyone quite as good since. She really helped me reframe my thoughts and not to obsess so much.

Open Personality Disorders
Type: Narcissistic Personality Disorder

I don't think I have a personality disorder but have a very narcissistic friend and am trying to figure out how to deeal with her.

Open Alcoholism

I am not sure if I am an alcoholic or not. I believe there are gray areas. I definitely think I have abused alcohol at times. I have abused it when I am having social anxiety. I drink more than my limit even if I am already comfortable and then do something embarrassing that I am convinced everyone will think less of me for.

Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

I take 60 mg of Paxil and 300 mg of Wellbutrin. I am 33, walk to the subway every day- about 10 minute each way. I have gone up a size in the past year. I don't eat excessively and I can't get into my old pants.

Treatments

Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked

worked when I wasn't taking medication- now not really.

Open Breakups & Divorce

think my boyfriend and I are about to break up. I am 34 and feel like I will never meet anyone.

Treatments

Music Working / Worked

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

Reading Working / Worked

Talking Working / Worked

Open HIV

To my knowledge I am not HIV positive but I have never had a test. I used to work with patients who were HIV positive. I am really fearful about getting tested. I am not promiscuous. I am not an IV drug user. But I recently was having regular unprotected sex with a guy -ended a few months ago and now having some weird symptoms-not sure if I am exaggerating because of my fear.