Depression is under control
July 18, 2008 8:27am
Since I have changed my eating habits, my depression is now under control and I feel much better about myself. Many people compliment me and I am …
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DMS1’s Profile
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About Me
I am looking to share my feelings with regard to my beloved father who passed away on 11/28/2007. I enjoy my work as a billing analyst for the University of Chicago Medical Center but there really isn't much to my life once I am at home.
Interests
I have many passions with some of them being food, cars, reading and the performing arts.
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Recent Activity
Yesterday
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Feliz cumpleanos a sus hijo…
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DMS1 gave beary1 a Hug 12:55pm
BIG HUGS and support for you!…
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DMS1 gave sensitive a Hug 12:45pm
Unfortunately, what happened to Spot was a classic example of Darwinism, specifically survival of the…
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DMS1 gave egmich a Good Luck wish 8:14am
Best of luck to you. BIG HUGS!…
Wednesday
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DMS1 gave egmich a Congrats 7:21pm
I am doing well. What type of work will you be doing?…
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Journal
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Journal Entry for April 8, 2008
April 8, 2008 8:33am
While I have had dates, the search for a mate continues and continues.
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Journal Entry for April 8, 2008
April 8, 2008 8:32am
I am feeling much better now that my meds have been adjusted.
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Journal Entry for April 8, 2008
April 8, 2008 8:30am
Thanks to the marvel of psychotropic medication and a psychiatrist who has adjusted the dosages, I am now feeling better than I have felt in …
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Give me strength!
March 10, 2008 12:53pm
Twice now, I have had the misfortune to encounter individuals who took verbal jabs at me because of my girth. Granted, I am working on losing weight …
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Prayer
saying a prayer for you tonight. Cindy
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Yes..... I had grown attached to Spot. It was traumatic to find him that way. I had been working hard at healing him and gaining his trust. His ending was so very tragic and I am left wondering WHY?
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I will be a front desk person at a high rise condo.
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Thank You!!! I'm really excited and it is the prefect job for me.How are you? Have a wonderful rest of the day. :) Michele
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Thanks David......I hope that you are doing well also. hugs xxx Robin
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Support Groups
Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a ParentI lost my father on November 28,2007. He suffered from CHF,COPD, emphysema and severe rheumatoid arthritis. He is now at peace as his facial expression reflected that when we saw the body at the funeral home.
Treatments
- Crying Somewhat Helpful
- The night I was with my father before he passed was the first time in quite awhile that I had a good cry. Nothing had prepared me for watching the life go out of him.
- Keeping Busy Working / Worked
- My work and extracurricular activities have helped keep my mind off of what has transpired.
- Prayer Somewhat Helpful
- During the 30 day period of mourning or shiva, I attended services at my synogogue and it proved to be quite cathartic.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Ongoing psychotherapy has been very helpful but I have to be careful not to use it as an emotional crutch.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- I am lucky to have a wonderful support engine.
Close Depression
Type: Seasonal Affective DisorderI suffer from clinical depression which worsened when I was unemployed.
Treatments
- Celexa Somewhat Helpful
- This medication has proved helpful but does induce drowsiness.
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- This medication has been like a shock to the system. I no longer feel lethargic as the celexa tends to induce drowsiness.
- Writing Somewhat Helpful
- It does help to journal daily events but only for a short while.
Open Food Addiction
I am a compulsive overeater who has an affinity for junk food, especially fast food. I have tried Weight Watchers and OA but just can't get my mind off of food. Even seeing fast food commercials causes me to salivate like a Pavlovian dog.
Open Breakups & Divorce
My ex-fiancee and I broke up two years ago. It was a very tumultuous relationship as the other party was bipolar and I was and still am suffering from depression. We both knew ending the relationship was best and there is no animosity but sometimes I feel lonely.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy has been very helpful.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- I am fortunate to have good friends.
Open Financial Challenges
As part of the IT bubble bursting, I lost my job in 2001. I wound up being out of work for three years. During this time, I lived off my credit cards. Even after I made a career change and found work the credit card debt crushed me. I tried debt consolidation which worked for awhile but when certain creditors wouldn't participate, I was running out of money before the next payday and falling further behind in some bills. Having said this, I had no other choice but to file for Chapter 7.
Treatments
- Cut Up Credit Cards Working / Worked
- You can't accumulate more credit card if the cards are cut up so yes, this was very helpful. I now pay cash for everything.
- Filing for Bankruptcy Too Soon to Tell
- I will be filing Chapter 7 in June,2008.
Open Mental Challenged
I have a 40 year old sister who is afflicted with autism and profound mental retardation.
Treatments
- Celexa Too Soon to Tell
- I love my sister more than life itself. She lives in a residenceworkshop near my mother. The reason for this entry is that when my mother or I come to visit she thinks she is going to what is now my mothers home and when we dont take her there she will bite her hand and hit herself on her head. I have my own ideas as to how to handle this but would also appreciate any other input that anyone in this group could provide.
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