sweetpea982’s Profile

Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

I have always felt the need to have things clean and 'perfect'. I always assumed I had a mild form of OCD, but have recently discovered it might be OCPD. Unfortuantely, there's not really a big OCPD community on DailyStrengh, and a lot of people in this community have the same symptoms as me. Unfortunately, I cannot get diagnosed due to lack of medical coverage.

Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

I've been slightly overweight all my life, but it never qualified me as "obese" on the charts until this year. I'm 5'2" and 170 lbs, and would love to lose enough weight to be at a healthy point.

Treatments

Counting Calories Too Soon to Tell

I've tried counting calories in the past, but have been miserable so I'm going to make an earnest attempt to start logging my foods and calories.

Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked

Due to previously having IBS, I natural gravitate towards heathier foods - although it's been harder and harder lately.

Physical Exercise Too Soon to Tell

Another goal of mine = maintain a regular fitness regime. I have a gym membership so it will be pushing myself to go more often.

Slim-Fast Somewhat Helpful

They didn't make me gain any weight, but I didn't notice any weight loss.

Weight Watchers Not Working

I've tried WW in the past, but have been unable to keep up with the program (and costs).

Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

I was diagnosed with IBS-C in 2001 after having extreme cramps that would cause me to faint, followed by diarrhea. Found a wonderful diet (HelpForIBS.com) that I believe helped get my IBS under control to where I no longer have daily attacks. I still have some food triggers and the occasional IBS attack, but am overall symptom-free.

Treatments

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked

I quickly discovered which certain foods I needed to avoid (fried, greasy, red meat, dairy, etc.) and their connection to my IBS.

Bentyl Not Working

This did not help at all.

Imodium Somewhat Helpful

Imodium works great if I absolutely cannot have an attack somewhere. Unfortuantely, since I'm IBS-C, it makes me even more constipated.

Levsin Working / Worked

This is the wonder drug of calming stomach spasms for me.

Peppermint Working / Worked

This has been a life saver when I'm out near coffee shops - they all have peppermint tea!

Probiotics Not Working

Some people I know swear by these, but I never noticed any difference with mine.

Psyllium Not Working

Was too harsh for my digestive system.

Open Pregnancy After Loss/Infertility