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    About Me

    homemaker, mother, and an grandmother. I am a fun and creative person that likes to meet new friends and talk about the experiences that I have. I beleive in honesty, kindness, and am shy at times.

    Interests

    gardening, crafts, watching movies, and hanging out with friends.

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      From shirls July 14

      Hi there sorry been away so long computer went down, I delivered my grandson daughter had himat home in next street i cut the cord he weighed 7lb 4oz he was born at13:14pm 24th June,hope you have been well whats happened here its all changed lol love Shirlsxx

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      From shirls June 26

      Hi there hope your well sorry havent been around lately love Shirlsxx

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      From ptftr2000 March 28

      Hi...Hope you've been ok..Just wanted to give you a hug (((((((((HUG))))))))))Luv, Sue

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      From bigheart January 19

      FREE HUGS

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      From shirls January 12

      Hi hope our well and have a great weekend love shirlxx

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    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      I have had alot of things told to me but the one that is best fitted for mje is bipolar disorder. The mood swings have a story of the own.The racing thoughts have caused alot of insomia.I am an alcoholic as well.ups an d dolwns have confused me alot and most diffiently the doctors as well.I will be looking for someone that knows about borderline personaility disorder to get some feedback. i talk better one on one. i like to meet new friends.

      Treatments

      Ativan Working / Worked
      it helped
      Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
      it is working
      Risperdal Working / Worked
      works, and has little side affects
      Elavil Working / Worked
      this helps me the down part, and with sleep 300mg
    • Close Alcoholism

      im an alcoholic and been sober for 17 years now. i was 11 years old when i started to drink and later came other drugs. my story is best said that i worked my butt off.

      Treatments

      12 Step Program Working / Worked
      addiction is ongoing for me
      AA Meetings Working / Worked
      live and let live one day at a time.
      Al-Anon Working / Worked
      helped me with my thinking
    • Open Migraine Headaches

      I have severe migraine headaches that are very hard for me to deal with. I experience of nausea, and vomiting. I have had them for a long time and have tried alot of medications. the pain is like a vice grip.I have Epelepsy as well so it is bad. I have alot of times when i go into a dark room and close my eyes hoping it will help. any comments from other suffers will be appreciated.

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      when i avoid certain foods like nitrates, cheeses, etc. it helps.
      Caffeine Somewhat Helpful
      it is a helpful tool at times but not to exceed.
      Excedrin Working / Worked
      this helped me when i was able to take asprin
      Fioricet Working / Worked
      I take this to gain some kind of relief, but it works sometimes only for 2 hours or so.
      Midrin Somewhat Helpful
      when i used to take it helped for the most part but i had to take it lots.
      Naproxen Too Soon to Tell
      just started to take with the fioricet.
      Topamax Not Working
      didn't work
      Tylenol Working / Worked
      I take this in great amounts when first feel a headache come on.
    • Open Epilepsy & Seizures

      I stated to have seizures when i was 15, and they have been and are of many types to date. my last grand mal was in june of this year.

      Treatments

      Depakote Working / Worked
      it worked for a short period of time.
      Dilantin Working / Worked
      i was on this for many years but my gums and teeth got really bad after a while.
      Keppra Working / Worked
      i am on this now and it works to keep my seizures under control for the most part.
      Phenobarbital Somewhat Helpful
      it made me a zombie so it was unacceptable for me.
      Topamax Not Working
      i only used it for a month cause it didnt work.
    • Open Personality Disorders
      Type: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

      I have Border Personality Disorder, and it is so confusing for me.cutting, overdoses, and other attempts have been with me for a long time.my personalities change with every situation.This disorder is hard to explain and my understanding of it is con fusing.

      Treatments

      Emotions Anonymous (EA) Working / Worked
      it helped for a little while then it just quit working after awhile.
      Talking Working / Worked
      talking helped when i would be open and say what i was thinking.
      Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
      This structure group helps me when im willing to participate in the process.
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