Kitties2’s Profile

Open Phobia
Type: Agoraphobia (fear of open spaces)

I have had this for years but it's gotten worse due to grief. My brother and my mother died over the last year and I feel like nobody can relate to me at all now. People try to reach out but I shut them out. It is scaring me because it's getting worse all the time.

Open Panic Attacks

I have anxiety and panic attacks. Also agoraphobia. it's getting worse over time.

Treatments

Ativan Somewhat Helpful

Best thing I've tried so far

Celexa Working / Worked

Only helps a little

Open Hysterectomy

I had a hysterectomy on 3/27/06. Then an oopherectomy this year 8/2/07 Both due to endometriosis.

Open Alcoholism

I am an alcoholic. I know that now. A.A didn't work for me but I am open minded about anything that helps.

Treatments

12 Step Program Not Working

AA Meetings Not Working

Detox Somewhat Helpful

Outpatient Treatment Program Somewhat Helpful

Willpower Somewhat Helpful

Open Chronic Pain

I have had all over body pain for a long time now.

Treatments

Heat Somewhat Helpful

Hydrocodone Working / Worked

the best!

Methadone Somewhat Helpful

Mobic Somewhat Helpful

Naproxen Not Working

TENS Somewhat Helpful

Open Back Pain

i have had chronic back pain since 2/06.

Treatments

Bedrest Somewhat Helpful

Carisoprodol Working / Worked

Cortisone (Injection) Not Working

I hate the way this made me feel!

Heat Somewhat Helpful

Hydrocodone Working / Worked

Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful

Naproxen Somewhat Helpful

Physical Therapy Not Working

Made my back worse!

Relaxation Somewhat Helpful

Stretching Somewhat Helpful

TENS Somewhat Helpful

Open Fibromyalgia

I was just diagnosed with this yesterday 12/3/07.

Treatments

Aqua Therapy Somewhat Helpful

Heat Working / Worked

I use the wrap around heat packs. If you sleep with it on it can help you for hours the next day.

Neurontin Somewhat Helpful

TENS Somewhat Helpful

Ultram Somewhat Helpful

Vitamin B12 Somewhat Helpful

Open Shyness

I have social phobia and agoraphobia. As a child on through adulthood people said I was painfully shy. I guess I still am.

Treatments

DailyStrength Working / Worked

Pets Working / Worked

I love animals. My kitties always make me feel better no matter what!

Psychotherapy Too Soon to Tell

Singing Somewhat Helpful

Ativan Working / Worked

Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

I have lost two members of my family but I had a problem with depression before that. I have had a very rough life so far.

Treatments

Celexa Somewhat Helpful

Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful

Psychotherapy Too Soon to Tell

Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful

Trazodone Not Working

Writing Somewhat Helpful

Zoloft Not Working

Made me even more depressed.

Open Healthy Relationships

I have a great marriage a lot of the time, but it always needs work. My husband and I have a lot of issues. This site supports me in so many ways so I know joining this group will be just what I need right now.

Treatments

Couples Counseling Somewhat Helpful

It sometimes brings up negative issues at bad times. Like when My husband and I are doing great. The last thing we need is a negative issue. I guess it's ok though.

Patience Working / Worked

I am not very patient most of the time. But it works when I am.

Talking Working / Worked

Always works.

Writing Too Soon to Tell

I haven't tried writing about my relationship yet.

Open Sciatica

Was just diagnosed with this.

Treatments

Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful

Stretching Somewhat Helpful

Open Degenerative Disc Disease

I have DDD pretty bad.

Open Anxiety

I have major anxiety and panic attacks

Treatments

Ativan Working / Worked

BuSpar Not Working

Meditation Too Soon to Tell

Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful

Trazodone Somewhat Helpful

Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

This goes along with my anxiety. it's getting worse

Treatments

Remeron Not Working

Zoloft Not Working

Celexa Somewhat Helpful

Open Stress Management

I am under tons of stress!

Open Insomnia

Have this from anxiety. I can never sleep at night. My mind won't stop racing!

Treatments

Ambien Working / Worked

Ativan Working / Worked

I take this for anxiety.

Lunesta Not Working

Meditation Too Soon to Tell

Trazodone Working / Worked

Valerian Somewhat Helpful

Open GERD & Heartburn

Just found out I have this really bad. Lets add it to the MANY other's. shall we? Damnit!

Treatments

Antacids Somewhat Helpful

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Too Soon to Tell

Well, no alcohol! I guess that's a good thing. It is a good thing.

Baking Soda Somewhat Helpful

Dietary Modification Too Soon to Tell

Ginger Not Working

Nexium Somewhat Helpful

Pepcid Somewhat Helpful

Pepto-Bismol Not Working

Prevacid Somewhat Helpful

Prilosec Somewhat Helpful

Same as Nexium. Who do they think they're foolin'???!!!!

Raising Bed Position Somewhat Helpful

Reglan Too Soon to Tell

Tagamet Somewhat Helpful

Open Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

I am unsure of what I have

Treatments

Neurontin Somewhat Helpful

Swimming Somewhat Helpful

Open Prescription Drug Abuse

I have real pain but I am to the point where I cannot live without painkillers. I also take ativan for anxiety but have needed more and more for it to work. I need help!

Treatments

Subutex Somewhat Helpful

The problem is, I have chronic pain so I actually have to use pain killers sometimes. I have to get off the sub. and switch to pain killers when it gets really bad. A terrible situation.