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    About Me

    six months ago, I lost my mom. It was somewhat expected. three months ago, I lost my mother-in-law, and it was not. I have mental health issues to begin with, and grief hits me hard. To lose both of them in 6 months is almost too great to bear. Please help me.

    Interests

    Music, Journally, writing poetry, helping people feel better about themselves.

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  • Journal

    • Bruce and Liz's Party

      Mood July 6, 2008 5:34am

      Oh what a day yesterday was!  If it had been my last day on earth, it would have been my best!  For weeks, many people including myself, …

    • 4th of July and beyond

      Mood July 4, 2008 3:35pm

      It's the 4th of July , again, already. This and Halloween were my favs as a kid.  Ray died nearly a month ago, and due to complications with …

    • Ortho Surgeon

      Mood July 3, 2008 8:47am

      I go to an Ortho surgeon next Wednesday. It sounds like surgery is in my future.  I'm not looking forward to that, or being immobilized for …

    • MRI Results

      Mood June 30, 2008 4:15pm

       

      I went to PT this morning, and all I did hurt.  When I got home, there was a msg on the machine from my Doc.  I returned the call and …

    • "Ray Is Back"

      Mood June 27, 2008 3:42pm

      Rays' ashes are finally back at the Funeral Home, so now all we have to do is have his memorial.  Due to several family conflicts we are …

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      From Sherielyn1 Today

      I am so glad to hear your 4th party went so well and that you had beautiful weather. You will have fond memories of this day for years to come.

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      From Dasiyday Today

      Thank you for caring and helping me through this.

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      From Irreplaceable Yesterday

      For all you do to help others. You are appreciated.

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  • Goals

    Progress

    35 %

    Goal End Date is May 31, 08 36 days ago.
    anxiety (numbe)
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    • Close Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Parent

      I lost my mom last December. (It was somewhat expected). I lost my mother-in-law in June, and she never told us she had cancer. She went in the hospital on the day after mothers' day, came home May 30th, I stayed at her apt with her, and she died on June 8th. I can't even wrap my mind around the diagnosis, much less her death. I am having a terrible time with this. Plus, my own mom and I didn't have the kind of relationship that I would have wanted. Kathy

      Treatments

      Crying Not Working
      just cry and sob all the time
      Grief Counseling Working / Worked
      I go to a group tomorrow night for the first time.
      Helping Others Working / Worked
      I help elderly family members adn their neighbors when I can. I do on;ine support as well.
      Music Somewhat Helpful
      My favorite songs just make me cry more.
      Poetry Somewhat Helpful
      I wrotwe one about them yesterday, but it was a sad one
      Prayer Somewhat Helpful
      not sure how to respond
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      I feel better for a little while but the next day I am bad again
      Reading Working / Worked
      mainly self-help types
      Remembering Working / Worked
      Sharing memories with others.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      we are a small family but very close
      Support Groups Working / Worked
      DS friends are great!
      Talking Somewhat Helpful
      Time Somewhat Helpful
    • Close Anxiety

      Anxiety Disorder, (most likely from my mom), Seasonal Affective Disorder, and Bi-Polar Disorder

      Treatments

      Ativan Working / Worked
      works pretty good
      Meditation Working / Worked
      somewhat
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