squeaker87’s Profile

Open Anxiety

I had been treated only for depression until just recently when my new Psych diagnosed Anxiety.

Treatments

Ativan Working / Worked

It helped me to sleep the few times I took it.Got scared of the possibilty of forming an addiction to it,so stopped taking it.

BuSpar Working / Worked

I believe it has given me more energy,and it seems to be helping my Wellbutrin to work better.

Hypnotherapy Not Working

I was a little taken aback when one of my recent counselors tried this.It only made me more uncomfortable.

Inderal Not Working

I was given this for my headaches. It didn't work.

Lexapro Working / Worked

I used to take this a couple years ago.Tried to take it again after being off of it for about 6 months.It kept me up at night and didn't help with the depression.

Positive Thinking Considering

This is a hard thing for me to master.I am the oldest child: this means that I try to be a perfectionist,so it can get pretty stressful at times.I think I expect too much of myself.

Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

I never thought I would have this.After this last year and 8 major surgeries,contracting MRSA,and being in the hospital for 1 1/2 months,I now believe this is what is hindering my progress.Although, I am doing better than I was a month or even 3 months ago.

Treatments

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked

My counselor helps me to do this when I am thinking really regatively.It has been awesome!

Effexor Working / Worked

Worked, but was too expensive and it caused extreme drowsiness.

Music Working / Worked

I listen to music quite frequently when I am upset.I like to take drives with the music blasting.Can't wait until summer when I can actually drive into the mountains without fearing for my life!

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

My first couselor was great to talk to,but didn't really help too much.My second counselor was a disaster. And the one I have now is AMAZING! I love her to death.She really helps me to see the good in every situation.

Reading Working / Worked

Takes my mind off things for a short while.

Seroquel Working / Worked

Worked, but the dr thought it might have been causing my facial tics and stuttering.It wasn't the problem, but still don't take it anymore.

Talking Working / Worked

This is really nice to be able to do. I find that my friends here are DS are always saving me as all my friends have gone off on their own.

Topamax Working / Worked

Was actually put in this several times for my headaches.It didn't work and was too expensive.

Prozac Not Working

This is the drug that landed me in the Behavioral Health Center in other words the hospitals funny farm. It was a disaster.I went voluntairly...dont know what I was thinking!

Open Chronic Pain

I have been dealing with chronic neck/shoulder pain ever since I can remember. I am not sure why other than the fact that I seem to be so tense all the time. I won't take muscle relaxers anymore as my body tends to become dependant on them. I just wish I could not be so tense.

Treatments

Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working

This made me hurt worse.

Cymbalta Not Working

It was for my depression, didn't do anything for the pain.

Flexeril Working / Worked

This helps but, I have to take it a lot and it makes me tired. Helps me to sleep.

Heat Somewhat Helpful

I use this a lot to try and calm my tense muslces. Sometimes it works.

Hydrocodone Not Working

This stuff doesn't do crap for me anymore. I had way too many surgeries last year and don't respond to many pain killers.

Morphine Not Working

I am very allergic to this. It gives me horrible headaches.

Naproxen Somewhat Helpful

I have been using this for a really long time now. I am starting to worry that it is hurting my stomach. About 2 hours after I take it, I feel like I have been punched in the gut.

Oxycodone Not Working

Gave me seizures/jerks and nightmares. Will never use again.

Physical Therapy Working / Worked

It helps when I am doing it, but then I just tense right back up again.

TENS Working / Worked

I LOVE TENS, but unfortunately, cannot afford it.

Topamax Not Working

I was on this for headaches. It didn't seem to do anything but give me tingly hands and feet.

Open Fibromyalgia

I am joining this group for my mother and a few other friends that I know who have Fibro. I don't understand it, but I am trying to learn more about it as they are now saying it runs in families, and I deal with a great deal of pain on a daily basis.

Open Migraine Headaches

Chronic daily headaches due to Pseudotumor Cerebri.

Treatments

Aspirin Not Working

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Not Working

Caffeine Somewhat Helpful

Imitrex Not Working

Inderal Not Working

Midrin Not Working

Naproxen Not Working

Topamax Not Working

Tylenol Not Working

Open COPD & Emphysema

My grandfather has this, and my father will almost certainly have it. I am joining to learn more so that maybe I can help them.

Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

I have to have my clothes in order from long sleeve, to button up, to t-shirts. I have to order them in rainbow order; red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple. I HAVE to wash my hands after grocery shopping (those carts are nasty!) I always lock my car doors while I am driving. I can't spend a lot of time in my room unless the bed is made and things aren't strewn around on the floor. The list can go on!