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    About Me

    I'm a single female. I've never been married, although I keep hoping. My Mom and I share a home and I have two dogs.

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  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for December 23, 2007

      Mood December 23, 2007 6:35pm

        Hey everyone,

      I haven't been on here in a long time. I honestly thought I had gone as low as I could emotionally, however, I discovered …

    • Journal Entry for October 8, 2007

      Mood October 8, 2007 4:23am

      Well its 4am and I'm at my computer. I haven't had a full nights sleep that wasn't chemically induced in so long I can't remember. I …
    • Journal Entry for September 24, 2007

      Mood September 24, 2007 8:53pm

      Well over the weekend, while playing with my dogs, I got bashed in the nose and now my nose is deformed and my left eye is black. I keep telling my …

    • Journal Entry for September 21, 2007

      Mood September 21, 2007 10:08pm

      Well I'm doing what I do best and that's sitting in front of my computer!! Today has not been a bad day. I've managed to stay upbeat most …

    • Journal Entry for September 19, 2007

      Mood September 19, 2007 10:32pm

      I'm sitting here at my computer doing what I do best, cry. I can't seem to get a grip. I have confined myself to my home and I have to admit …

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      From myluvee December 26, 2007

      Hi

    • From BogotaBoundB440 December 24, 2007

      YAY! Dawny you're back. Girl its good 2 hear from U again. I didn't know what the heck happened 2 ya. It was like you were sucked into a vortex, never to be heard from again. If you've been going through a very low point, ur in my thoughts & prayers. Take good care, sugar. muah!

    • Hug

      From courtneygtb October 8, 2007

      I'm feeling better too, thank you. And yes, depression teaches me to enjoy every second that I feel good too. Have a good week.

    • High Five

      From BogotaBoundB440 October 3, 2007

      Good morning, dawnyb! Just read your HUG and thanks 4 the complement 4 thinking I'd be a hoot 2 be around. LOL! I comprehend the term 'hoot'. :-} I've lived all over the world as a kid, but I was born in KY & lived below the Mason~Dixon line from 1976-'93. So hoot ain't just 4 owls anymore, dag nabbit. ROFL! You're a sweetie. Take care down there, hug the doggies 4 me and I'ts good to hear U sounding chipper. Positive energy is essential to us all on a global level. Peace darlin'! Signed, Your Friendly Neighborhood Hollaback Gurl *tee~hee* ;-}

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      From courtneygtb October 3, 2007

      Hey! Just saw that your status said good, glad to see you're feelin' better!

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    Goal End Date is Jul 14, 11 954 more days.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I've always been depressed. I tried to commit suicide when I was 8-years-old. Medication will work for a while and then it has no affect. I have social anxiety and panic disorder. I exist in my home and this year I was diagnosed with cancer which resulted in a hysterectomy.

      Treatments

      Celexa Not Working
      I helped at first, but things always return to the way they were
      Elavil Not Working
      Again, it started out okay and then faded.
      Psychotherapy Not Working
      My Grandmother took me when I was young, around 9 or ten and decided I didn't need it any longer.
      Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
      My Mom is very supportive and she tries to listen and help me.
      Writing Somewhat Helpful
      At times it helps. I'm trying to write a book, its very theraputic.
      Zoloft Not Working
      Tried and increased dosage to 200mg a day.
      Xanax Not Working
      I felt tired all the time and like I was in a haze. I didn't like it so I stopped taking it.
    • Close Uterine Cancer

      I found out this February that I had Endometrial Cancer. As a result I had to have a hysterectomy. I had my surgery on March 29 and my wound just closed in August. I had to be hospitalized twice post surgery due to the infections and the wound opening. I eventually had to have the wound re-opened surgically and necrotic tissue was removed. This has been a nightmare. Then to top it off, dealing with the emotional scars of not being able to have children has sent my depression to an all time low.

    • Open Obesity

      I have been fat my entire life. I didn't like the word fat but obese sounds even worse. I have tried every diet and to this date no success. I'm trying to figure out if I'm fat because I'm depressed or am I depressed because I'm fat. My wish would be that people would figure out that I know I'm fat and quit telling me. I'm not as senstive about as I once was, but there are times the names and judgements get to me.

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful
      It helps for a while and then the cravings start or the emotional binge eating.
      Physical Exercise Somewhat Helpful
      I've tried walking, tae bo, aerobics. I'll admit it, my willpower sucks!!
      Weight Watchers Working / Worked
      When I was about 12 my Mom, Grandma and myself joined. I lost 30 pounds and didn't have but 15 more to go to reach my goal. My Grandmother got mad because she wasn't losing so we stopped going and the weight came back plus more.
    • Open Diabetes Type 2

      I found out I was a diabetic after my gall bladder went craZY AND then I ended up in the hospital with pancreatitis..not fun! I'm currently on several oral meds and I'm terrified that I may have to go on insulin. My Grandmother had diabetes and had to have her left leg amputated and then she died.

      Treatments

      Actos Working / Worked
      In addition to other meds it helps keep my glucose leves down, however, it can cause hypoglycemia.
      Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
      Works if I stick to it. I am an emotional eater so when I get stressed or depressed, I eat everything in sight and then the glucose goes up.
      Glipizide Working / Worked
      Combined with other meds it helps
      Metformin Working / Worked
      With my other meds it helps
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      It would work if I stuck to it.
    • Open Shyness

      I'm 41 and my shyness has really been a hold back in my personal life. If my soul mate walked by, I'd never see him because I'd be looking down. How do you overcome this?

      Treatments

      DailyStrength Working / Worked
      It is so inspirational to have other people who feel the same or who are dealing with the same things and you can put everything out there and not be judges.
      Pets Working / Worked
      My babies are what keep me sane. I wish people could be more like animals. They don't judge, make fun or expect more of me than I can give.
      Writing Working / Worked
      Writing has always been theraputic for me. I can write and get my feelings across alot better than I can verbally.
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