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SadBon's Profile

Feeling: Good  - Good
Gender: Female
Age: 52
Location: IN
Interests:
I am here at DS because I want to find others who want to encourage and help others - for that is what I want to do make friends, and help others who have similar parts of their journeys just like mine. I do not want to engage and I will not engage in any bitter words, people tearing down others, or ripping people apart just because they may not believe what you do, or what is working for them is not working for you, etc. I have left groups on DS when I have seen this juvenile bullying behavior and I will not stay on a group because that would mean I was apart of the that behavior. To all my friends here at DS you have been blessings in my life ten fold and I am so grateful to each and everyone of you!
About Me:
I am in my 50's and have had various struggles in my life: abuse, miscarriages, becoming a widow sixteen months ago, now being a single parent of two teenage/pre-young adults. There have been other twists and turns too in my life. I have various chronic illnesses: fibromyalgia, diabetes 2, arthritis, hypothyroidism, pain, I am overweight, etc. I know there will be bad days because of physical pain or tears or something that will come up like it always does - I must keep trusting the Lord (yes, I am a faithfilled believing Christian who is not perfect, but who the Lord has forgiven and blessed with His grace) the whole time, for I believe that He is the only one who gives me strength and will help me always.


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    repangel911 (10:07 am)

    Thank you sooo much for your hugs and prayers! They have sustained me through a couple of rough weeks! I am doing pretty good at the moment...just wanted to send hugs, prayers, and lots of love, Sandi


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    fantail (Yesterday)

    Love your avatars Bonnie! (((hugs))) jazzy xoxox


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    TennesseeKidd (Yesterday)

    hugssssssssssssssssssssss and lovessssssssssssssss

Goals

Support Groups

 Widows & Widowers
January 2007 I lost my husband suddenly when he responded to a fire call with the fire department he serves with - this in our 50's. 
Treatments
 Grief Counseling (Working / Worked)
Just talking it through layer by layer has helped alot.
 Prayer (Working / Worked)
I cling to prayer right now for I don't know what else to do - I have to believe that someone is here with me and so I believe God is.
 Psychotherapy (Working / Worked)
it lets me get things out and then I can work on those things.
5 Members 14 Posts
 Arthritis
I have been diagnosed with arthritis (not RA) for 10 years. I have it in my neck, back, hips, knees, and fingers/hands. I have trouble with medications and at this point trying to cope with the pain, etc without the help of medications. At times - like right now with another storm heading our way - the pain gets so bad in my knees I want to get the crutches out, but don't. I think it is time I learn through the help of others how to manage this. I also have other chronic illnesses. 
Treatments
 Daypro (Not Working)
I reacted to it, and had to stop it.
 Glucosamine/Chondroitin (Not Working)
Didn't help and I reacted to it and had to stop it.
 Ibuprofen (Somewhat Helpful)
Was helpful for awhile until both my legs started to swell, and had to stop it.
 Tylenol (Somewhat Helpful)
Takes just the edge off of the pain.
 Castiva (Working / Worked)
This is an arthritis cream. I tried it when the pain in my knee was at 10 and in minutes after putting this on it was at a 5. This has helped me alot so that I can get around!
5 Members 4 Posts
 Diabetes Type 2
I was diagnosed with Diabetes 2 six years ago. At first I controlled it through diet and exercise while fighting emotional over-eatting issues. Then last year I needed to be put on medication in pill form. Then last month I had a diabetic episode and found my blood sugar went into the 300's. Right now my blood sugar's are a roller coaster no matter what I eat, how much weight I loose, or how much exercise I get. I felt I finally needed to find support/help to manage this. 
Treatments
 Dietary Modification (Working / Worked)
Worked until recently - but now sure what is wrong.
 Eating Healthier Foods (Working / Worked)
When I do eat candy or a heavily sugary food - boy do I get problems - so I don't eat sugary foods.
 Glyburide (Working / Worked)
Worked until recently - but not sure what is wrong now.
 Physical Exercise (Working / Worked)
Again all of this was working until recently and now there are problems.
9 Members 18 Posts


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