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    About Me

    I'm a registered nurse and absolutely love my job. Divocred for 5 years but am in a non conventional relationship. All together we have 6 childern. I have been on the depression rollercoaster for as long as I can remember. It's a painful disease. Came to Daily Strength for support and the big reminder that "I am not alone."

    Interests

    Flower gardening, making wreaths, Yoga, POGO.

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  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for November 22, 2007

      Mood November 22, 2007 1:30am

        Ok here we go!  I got a call from my 18 year old tonight 11/21.  "Mom, I've been in an accident, but everyone is …

    • Journal Entry for November 4, 2007

      Mood November 4, 2007 1:48pm

      Well, I seemed to have wasted the last nice autum day yesterday!  It was sunny and not too nippy and what did I do?  Took a nap.  …
    • Journal Entry for October 27, 2007

      Mood October 27, 2007 11:14am

      It is cold and rainy here today!!  Looking into getting the special lights for the SAD light therapy.  Haven't had much of a color show …

    • Journal Entry for October 25, 2007

      Mood October 25, 2007 9:58pm

          I have a medical question......it's about my medications.  My doctor increased my Wellbutrin SR.  I am now on the …
    • Journal Entry for September 2, 2007

      Mood September 2, 2007 12:14pm

      Well, a lot has been happening in my life this summer.  The biggest is that my dad has been diagnosed with carcinoid syndrome.  We got his …

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I have been struggling with major depression for as long as I can remember (14 years diagnosed) Depression runs in my family. My grandfather and mother both committed suicide. I have had changes in my medications which have helped tredmondously. Have slacked on the psychotherapy and my journaling.

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Has worked in the past and am working on it now.
      Zoloft Working / Worked
      This in combination with Zoloft works great for me.
      Zoloft Working / Worked
    • Close Parenting Toddlers (1-3)

      I'm a proud mommy of 3 year old Emma. She is a later baby for me. My 2 other daughters are 20 and 18.

    • Open Parenting Preschoolers (3-5)

      I am also a proud "step" mommy to 5 year old Austyn and her 7 year old brother Jeffrey.

    • Open Migraine Headaches

      I had migraines a lot when I was in the military. These I found out were stress induced. I went years without having one then started having them again this time I was pregnant. So now I'm thinking they are being triggered by hormones and stress. ACK!

      Treatments

      Fioricet Working / Worked
      I take on the onset and it tends to curb the head pain.
      Axert Working / Worked
      This is a fairly new drug. I take one of these as soon as I have an aura also and it helps with the symptoms and pain.
    • Open Financial Challenges

      lisab25 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Carcinoid Syndrome

      My dad was recently diagnosed with neuroendricrine tumors in his liver. He was also told it was carcinoid syndrome.

      Treatments

      Octreotide Working / Worked
      He says that this is kind of working for him.
    • Open Seasonal Affective Disorder

      Definitely have this in addition to my depressive disorder.

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