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Vivienne’s Profile

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    About Me

    I have a lively sense of humour, try to see the best in people. I read, knit, study and share my home with my husband and eccentric dog! I am an advocate for victims of abuse. I love anything shiny, chocolate, autumn, hugs and shoes! I have started speaking about my past and the abuses I suffered and their effects. I am currently working with the Probation Services and I have been invited to speak with Police Officers who deal with victims of abuse - this will take place in May.

    Interests

    Speaking publicly about abuse and it's effects. I have re-taken up knitting and am currently working through a sleeveless jumper pattern. I have discovered Oblivion and am fast becoming addicted to it! I am reading again and have begun planning to redecorate the house.

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      Mood August 5, 2008 4:06am

      Today is a funny old day, it is raining and grey. I can't decide what I want to do. I have to wash my hair and I am meeting mum-in-law later and …

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      Mood August 1, 2008 2:05am

      Today is the last day of my Carers Group We break up for the summer, this means I won't have my once a week chat. We are going for a meal so …

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      From Shoyo36 Wednesday

      Big (((HUG))) to my dearest friend. I am in no ways upset. I'm glad you took some time off for yourself, even though it wasn't necessarily positive. I just wanted you to know I'm here for you. I'm going to respond to your message very soon. Luv u! xoxoxo

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      From Steveypoos Wednesday

      I HAVE NO DEFENCE AGAINST THIS WITCHCRAFT!!!

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      From Steveypoos Wednesday

      Here are but two clues in aid of thy quest to huggle me. 1........I have no sense of smell. 2...........I have a stiff neck, therefore shalt not be verily ready for movements from above. Though If you art able to fly I shalt see you as nothing but a foul trickster or harpy.

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      From Steveypoos Wednesday

      Har. Your training is woeful. I saw thy tracks for miles around. I KNEW this hug was coming on this day. :P

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      From Shoyo36 Monday

      Hi Viv! I haven't heard from you in awhile and am worried! How are you doing? I'm thinking about you every day and I really hope you're ok. xoxoxo

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    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      Hi, I have been diagnosed with depression for some time. I am a survivor of abuse from childhood onwards. I am now making great progress towards healing myself thanks to the help of friends I have met through various groups.

      Treatments

      Celexa Working / Worked
      I find that this one works well for me - it took atime to kick in but it keeps me fairly level without that drugged feeling.
      Meditation Somewhat Helpful
      I find that meditating allows me to calm my thoughts which is invaluable when memories cause bad days.
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      I keep a journal where I record positive things to look at when things get bad. This works as does walking and paying attention to nature.

    • Close Sexual Abuse

      Hi, I was abused through my childhood by my mother, emotionally, mentally, physically and sexually. My father did not want to have anything to do with me as I am a female. I then met my first husband at 16 and lived with and then married him - he was violent and I left taking our son. I then entered into a relationship with and had a daughter with a man who abused both of my children sexually and mentally and emotionally abused me. I am now happily married and dealing with my issues.

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      Talking Working / Worked
      I find this works for me - it lifts some of the loneliness.

    • Open Stroke

      Hi, I have had two mini strokes - one ten years ago and one four years ago. It has been discovered that I have an abnormality in the artery that feeds into the brain - apparantly it is hereditary as my cousin has been diagnosed with the same thing! It would be nice to share with others the worries and stresses that brings.

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      Aspirin Somewhat Helpful
      I can take asprin and sometimes do - but it makes no real difference according to my neurosurgeon.

    • Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

      I have been a victim of physical and emotional abuse most of my life - starting in childhhood.I am now 46 and happily married to a non abusive who loves me. I work to raise awareness of the problems victims of abuse suffer.

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      Leave Working / Worked
      I had to get away to save what was left of my sanity.
      Talking Working / Worked
      still using this, as it works for me.

    • Open Migraine Headaches

      I suffer from migraines - partly due to an abnormality in the artery in my neck - only discovered after mt second stroke! Therefore when others get a headache I get a migraine.

      Treatments

      Aspirin Not Working
      Didn't help as there is no problem with my blood.
      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      The classic triggers, oranges, chocolate, cheese. Perfume is another trigger as are some essential oils.
      Relaxation Working / Worked
      I find this helps, painkillers ease the pain slightly but relaxing is the only real method.

    • Open Rosacea

      I was diagnosed five years ago, before that I was always treated for eczema. I went through hell in my teens and beyond with the itching and burning that sometimes I would draw blood on my face.

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      MetroGel Working / Worked
      Rozex worked for a while, then it's effectiveness stopped.
      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      I have found that certain chemicals can set off my skin, like wise certain foods.

    • Open Hypothyroidism

      Hi, I have just been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. I am feeling better than I did, but being at the early stage my dosage is still being adjusted. Is there anything healthy I can do to help myself - I am into healthy eating and herbs. Many thanks, Viv

      Treatments

      Synthroid Somewhat Helpful
      I have found I am brighter mentally, but the cold spells and the tiredness are still bad, as is the joint pain.

    • Open Hemorrhoids

      I have suffered from hemorrhoids for a number of years but recently they are getting worse and more painful with the fissures.

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      Anusol Somewhat Helpful
      This helps for a while but then things get back to "normal"
      Preparation H Working / Worked
      Same as above really.

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