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    • RW3 commented on UNDEF photo/video 10:11am

      Oooooo!! Lilacs!!! I LOVE Lilacs!!! What day is your bd? Mine is 5/26.…  

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    • RW3 turned 52 12:00am

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    • Wednesday, February 27, 2008

      Mood February 27, 2008 10:23am

      Thought I would try writing something here as I just e-mailed a new friend from this site and it did seem to help lift my mood.

      I had my 1st …

    • Journal Entry for October 14, 2007

      Mood October 14, 2007 5:33pm

    • Journal Entry for October 12, 2007

      Mood October 12, 2007 9:14pm

      Have been quit smoking for 1 month, 3 weeks.  My mood is getting worse every day.  I ahve an appt with my shrink for Monday.  Also see …

    • Journal Entry for October 2, 2007

      Mood October 2, 2007 12:00pm

      Feeling more depressed today. I had cut back my Zoloft from 250 mg to 200 mg for a few days as I was waking up a bit early and not getting back to …
    • Journal Entry for October 1, 2007

      Mood October 1, 2007 6:02pm

      Not feeling well today. Had 2 pieces of bacon yesterday, haven't had any in a long time. Stomach has been upset, etc. Plus it's cooler and …

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      From Gecko September 26

      Thanks for the comments on my photos - my birthday is 5/20. Every year we go to a park to see the lilacs and tulips on my birthday - it is really nice!!!

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      From piscesgirl May 21

      Hi, Suzi! I've been thinking about you and hope you are well. Doesn't look like you visit here anymore, but if you pop it, send me a note. Dena

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      From ringo77 February 23

      hope all is well big hugs to you

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      From ringo77 November 21, 2007

      hope all is well

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      From hemmer2 October 24, 2007

      hi suzi, I am okay. I have been evacuated for the past several days but I am home with the kitty today. finally the weather is nice and the sky is blue, not black and orange. it has been a very scary and stressful time. how are you doing? hope you are well. take care, karen

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    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I have had chronic depression since age 7. I am now 51. I have been on meds for over 16 years now.

      Treatments

      Celexa Somewhat Helpful
      wasn't too helpful
      Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
      helped by getting me out of the house and talking to other people.
      Cymbalta Not Working
      DANGER DO NOT TAKE CYMBALTA!!! THE WITHDRAWALS ARE TERRIBLE!!!
      Effexor Somewhat Helpful
      not very helpful
      Lexapro Somewhat Helpful
      not very helpful
      Paxil Working / Worked
      The BEST one for me, but weight gain!!!
      Prozac Working / Worked
      worked ok for a while
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      always helps to talk
      Trazodone Working / Worked
      worked well for a while
      Wellbutrin Not Working
      was SO buzzed, like drinking a pot of coffee all at once. Not effective for my depression.
      Zoloft Working / Worked
      Worked well before, am on it again. Have been having trouble lately with moods due to quitting smoking.
      Walking Working / Worked
      helps.
    • Close Smoking Addiction & Recovery

      Treatments

      Chantix Not Working
      took ONE tablet. HORRIBLE dreams and up at least 6 times. Did not continue!
      Cold Turkey Working / Worked
      WHYQUIT.COM!!! HAVE QUIT FOR ONE MONTH!!! FEEL GREAT!!!
      Nicotine Gum Somewhat Helpful
      Worked the first time I quit 1991. Chewed it for a few months, then got off the gum. BUT..got stressed and started smoking again.. :
      Nicotine Patch Somewhat Helpful
      Helpful, but continued to smoke with it! Dumb!
      Support Groups Working / Worked
      WHYQUIT.COM!!!!! HAVE QUIT FOR ONE MONTH!!! FEEL GREAT!!!
    • Open Heart Failure

      Had my mitral valve replaced 6/02, St. Jude's valve. Had pericardiectomy 11/02.

      Treatments

      Lasix Working / Worked
      started taking 20 mg/day after mitral valve replacement. Gradually increased dosage up to 80 mg/day now.
      Vitamin E Working / Worked
      take it just because.
      Coumadin Working / Worked
      must take to prevent blood clots in the mitral valve.
    • Open COPD & Emphysema

      Smoker for 37 years, now quit. Diagnosed with emphysema Sept 03, COPD July 04.

      Treatments

      Advair Working / Worked
      Advair 500, 2 X day for 3 years. Works well.
      Combivent Working / Worked
      an excellent resue inhaler.
      Spiriva Working / Worked
      Dr. started me on this after my hospitalization for exacerbation as I was wheezing after tapering off the Prednisone.
    • Open Lupus

      Hey everyone, I was FINALLY diagnosed a few days ago. It ties together all the health problems I have had since I was a kid. I am 52 now.

      Treatments

      Prednisone Working / Worked
      just started taking it, already helping.
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