Doing well
July 18, 2008 1:20am
Well, today I decided to take a little time to jot down whats been going on for the last few months considering that …
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kjam’s Profile
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About Me
married, two sons, age 18 and 12 trying to make it through some tough times. Believe that humor is best policy for getting through most of it as well as my faith in God. I enjoy where I work because I love people and enjoy listening to them and helping them with whatever they need. I love to make new friends too. Hopefully I can make some through this site.
Interests
I love the outdoors and nature. I enjoy the gift of art as well as quite a range of music. I truly enjoy listening to people and discussing beliefs and a variety of topics. I don't claim to be extremely knowledgable but enjoy politics and learning of daily events. I watch alot of news programs and really like reality shows(some not all)if they aren't too stupid.
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Recent Activity
Saturday
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kjam replied to rockbabe’s discussion post why do men in the Healthy Relationships support group 1:20am
Ok I'm not going to be deep here. The only game worth playing in a relationship is strip poker and any…
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kjam replied to koolman’s discussion post Men & Women: Slaves to Each other? in the Healthy Relationships support group 1:12am
I think when people hear the word "submit" they instantly think of someone lording in the relationship.…
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kjam replied to CuddlyPanda’s request for advice about How do I be a better man in the Healthy Relationships support group 12:38am
Wow, it sounds like a real lack of good communication skills. It definitely takes time to learn how to…
Friday
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kjam wrote a journal entry updating their grieve successfully goal 1:20am
Well, today I decided to take a little time to jot down whats been going on for the last few months considering…
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kjam changed their mood to Good 1:20am
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Journal
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Grieving on so on
March 1, 2008 6:19pm
Well today is the 3 month mark since the passing of my mother. I have been so busy lately that I have had a little break from all the emotions of …
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Journal Entry for January 17, 2008
January 17, 2008 9:47pm
So far I have already started by journalling about my path of grief. I have started therapy this month both one on one and group. Not sure if I want …
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Journal Entry for January 17, 2008
January 17, 2008 9:04pm
It has been a while since I 've journaled. I have had some real ups and downs in the last couple of weeks. Yesterday I went to my first …
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Journal Entry for December 30, 2007
December 30, 2007 9:51pm
Today is Sunday and I am fortunately having an okay day dispite all the confused feelings I have been …
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Thank you, I look forward to writing to you. I don't have a lot of time but it is nice to know there are people out there with similar situations that can help each other out.
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Thanks so much for the hug and everything. Cant wait to be come friends.
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Hope u get to feeling better soon. Take care.
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Hi, Wow... you have been through a lot. I am so glad you sent me a note. I can definitely feel your pain. My husband refuses to get help for his OCD. He thinks that he is perfectly normal. I've gone to many different therapists but they really can't help. He only has the OCD behavior in our house. No where else. It's crazy... and I don't understand it. All I know is that we fight a lot.... a whole lot. We do have our good times though, so I guess they out weigh the bad times. I just know that I am not happy, and I want to be. I just don't know what to do. Thanks for contacting me. If I can do anything for you, just let me know. Annie
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AWW TY AND WELCOME 2 THE SITE
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Support Groups
Close Healthy Relationships
I am a 41 year old female married for 12 years w/2 sons age 18 and 12. My husband has struggled w/ocd/add and paranoid issues for about 8 of those years so it has been quite a roller coaster ride. We are going through counselling but I don't have any feelings for him anymore and I am considering divorce if things don't turn round soon. I am at a turning point in my life and hope to find my pathway soon. I am looking for friends to talk to and share experiences with.
Treatments
- Couples Counseling Somewhat Helpful
- We are going to a therapist who is working extensively with my husband on a new brain study that has recently come out. The founder of this brain study is a Psychologist named Amen. It has proven to be quite accurate in assessing how the brain works and accurately diagnosing and treating patients w/all types of disorders connected to the brain.
- Patience Too Soon to Tell
- I have been very patient over the last few years encouraging my husband to get help for himself. However, up until just recently he has tried to push everything under the rug. It has been very painful for me to say in the least. Patience has worn thin. I have put my needs on a shelf to wait for him. This is not working for me anymore.
- Talking Somewhat Helpful
- Talking always helps when its with friends who care. It can get stresful with my husband because he gets obsessive at times.
- Writing Working / Worked
- Definately journalling works without a doubt. It helps me sort through my feelings and analyze the situations as they arise. I can see bahavior pattern clearly when writing details out.
- Risperdal Working / Worked
- Risperdol works for husbands psychotic behavior. Anafrinal not working well for obsessive behavior.
Close Family & Friends of Bipolar
My son who is eighteeen now was diagnosed w/bipolar/anxiety disorder 2 years ago. It has been quite challenging at times because he learned to be manipulative in many situatons. His new therapist believes that he is not really bipolar because he is able to control himself when he sees it is necessary like in a situation that the police has been called. I believe it is a mixture of extreme manipulation and is driven by anxiety.
Open Bereavement
Type: Loss of a ParentI am in the early stage of grieving the passing of my mom who had MS and was in a nursing home for 7 years until passing away at the age of 63 on December 1, 2007 from a failure to thrive.
Treatments
- Crying Working / Worked
- I always set time aside to cry. I work during the day but take time on lunchbreak if I need or at night I spend time remembering and releasing tears when needed
- Grief Counseling Working / Worked
- I tried group therapy however not quite ready for that. So I am going to one on one counselling instead
- Keeping Busy Working / Worked
- I work fulltime and my job duties are not stressful so it helps to keep my mind focused on other things.
- Pets Working / Worked
- I have a boxer mix and schipperke mix who are the loves of my life along with my two sons and husband
- Poetry Working / Worked
- Love to write poetry and it is an outlet for me.
- Prayer Working / Worked
- When I feel overwhelmed with emotion I pray and find a comfort knowing God is there with me.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I have a wonderful therapist who is always available to talk even afterhours I can call him on his cell.
- Reading Considering
- Remembering Too Soon to Tell
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- I have my husbands mom and sisters that have been so sweet to me. They have encouraged me because they too have lost their mom/grandma recently and understand what I am going through.
- Support Groups Not Working
- Not ready to be in a group setting yet
- Talking Working / Worked
- I am a talker by nature so talking is definitely a good resource for me.
- Time Too Soon to Tell
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