Journal Entry for May 21, 2008
May 21, 2008 1:40pm
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Serenity72
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About Me
Just trying to lead a happy life...
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Hugbook
Hug
I haven't been very supportive, but have certainly been receiving loads of it. Sending hugs to all my friends.
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Flower
...because you're special.
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Prayer
Please pray for LisainAtl's grandbaby, Alyssa. She was put in the hospital last night because her breathing monitor kept going off and she was turning blue.
Hug
Dated an alcoholic, similar experience. You deserve someone that you don't have to take care of and can take care of you. HUGS
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I am sending you a hug xxx Praying for you both. Bev x
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Support Groups
Close Depression
Treatments
- Paxil Working / Worked
- I should be taking about 2 a day ,but have weaned myself to 1. Sometimes, even 1/2. Sometimes I forget to take it and only realize when my anxiety levels start escalating (ie: caring about what people think...the real stupid stuff) that I remember to take it again). That doesn't happen often thank goodness. I think what helps is to NOT smoke up or drink excessively (ie: 3+). I think a few drinks once in a while isn't harmful, but again, I need to watch that as well.
- Prozac Not Working
- In my early 20's a doctor prescribed this. Was terrible (for me). I just didn't care about anything. I didn't want to end my life but I just didn't care. I hated being on it.
- Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
- My family and friends have been there for me, but like everyone else, they have their own problems. I have my up periods and down periods and they celebrate when I'm feeling up but (I think) are starting to get frustrated that I seem to be getting a lot more discouraged. I keep a lot to myself and are becoming more reclusive...just because I don't want them to know that I'm feeling down.
Close Career Changes
I've been doing admin. work for the past 15 years (4 of which I was a desktop publisher). I was laid off early last year - which would have sent me into a depression had I not got my butt in gear and used EI to my advantage. I went back to school, got a diploma in Publishing and now am looking for graphic design work. It's hard. VERY hard... and well, my mum passed away this April and I'm starting to find myself not caring that I get into my dream job anymore. :(
Open Bereavement
Type: Loss of a ParentMy mum passed away in April from complications with Crohn's Disease which she bravely battled for 35 years. It was because her kidney's had turned to "staghorns" (basically turned to stone) that ended her life at the young age of 63. I'm dealing with it, but not as well as I would like. Maybe I'm using it as an excuse to be lazy... I just don't have any motivation to do anything other than wanting to sleep.
Treatments
Open Anxiety
I've been pretty sensitive since I was little... always caring what people thought...worried that they hated me (even if they didn't know me)... constantly sought approval ...and was in panic mode until I got my 'peace' of mind. I find it hard to maintain sexual relationships as I start 'panicing' after I start feeling close to the person and can't seem to 'relax'... I hate living this way. :(
Treatments
- Paxil Working / Worked
- Seems to work, but when I'm in a relationship (or potential relationship) - I seem to fall apart, no matter what drug I'm on. :(
- Trazodone Working / Worked
- initally prescribed when I lost my mum... use it now for anxiety...for sleep... - sinuses get stuffed up and I feel a bit woozy when I awake
Open Family & Friends of Bipolar
My boyfriend of 7 weeks is bipolar.
Open Bipolar Disorder
Serenity72 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Healthy Relationships
in a relationship with a bipolar man. I suffer from anxiety and minor depression...
Treatments
Open Codependency
Treatments
Open Families & Friends Of Addicts
my ex (as of yesterday) is a crack addict and is bipolar... :(
Open Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Serenity72 hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
