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JimK's Profile

Feeling: Good  - Good
Gender: Male
Age: 61
Location: Denver, CO
Interests:
I like reading, videos, jazz, chess, card games, and surfing on the Internet. I'm somewhat shy, and a bit of a loner, but I enjoy being around people I feel comfortable with.
About Me:
I'm a college graduate with a B.S. in Journalism, a former newspaper reporter and newsletter editor/writer, and an advocate for rights of people with disabilities. I have a physical disability and use a motorized wheelchair. It slows me down, but does not bring me to a grinding halt.

Recent Activity

 
Friday, May. 16
JimK started a Goal 11:01pm
"I want to Start A New Group"
 
 
JimK replied to JimK in the I don't know how to start here. Discussion 9:33pm
 
JimK posted a Journal Entry 11:51am
" Friday, May"
 
Thursday, May. 15
JimK wrote a comment on JulieC's Journal Entry 9:05pm
"Think about wearing the shirt insid..."
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  • Hug

    Pitterpat (11:46 pm)

    Thanks for inviting me- I have invited a bunch of CP friends-this is a neat site- I am excited! Good Job! Hugs, Pat :)


  • Hug

    artgirl (4:39 pm)

    Thanks for the hug today. I am having a great day, so far. Hope you are, too. Spring is so great. Watched a bird in the birdbath today. Happy moment! Peace to you.


  • Hug

    wendy6 (Yesterday)

    thank you jim, i needed that today.

Goals

Progress

35 %

Goal End Date is Dec 29, 08 226 more days.
Non-usage (Days)
141
Clean Time (Month)
5
Time Without Using (Weeks)
20

Progress

25 %

Time (Weeks)
11
View all in progress Goals

Progress

15 %

Goal End Date is Jan 15, 09 243 more days.
Happiness (Days)
72
Optimistic Thinking (Days)
52

Progress

10 %

Goal End Date is Dec 28, 08 225 more days.
When I go somewhere. (Days)
43
Treks per week. (Treks)
4

Progress

5 %

Goal End Date is Feb 5, 09 264 more days.
When I ask for help. (Days )
17

Progress

5 %

Kindness (Days)
27

Progress

25 %

Goal End Date is Dec 29, 08 226 more days.
No planning (Days)
105

Support Groups

 Depression
  Clinical (Major) Depression
I am seeing a psychologist weekly, getting counseling from a mental health clinic, and working on several issues, such as depression, anxiety, and emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. I'm trying to find myself! 
Treatments
 Depakote (Working / Worked)
It works pretty well in conjunction with Wellbutrin. There have been times when it's worked almost too well, making me laugh a lot. But that doesn't happen a lot now.
 Music (Working / Worked)
This usually helps lighten my mood. Smooth jazz really helps me to relax and get relief from any stress I might be under.
 Positive Thinking (Working / Worked)
I have just started trying this in February 2008, but can already see that it has helped my self-esteem and self-confidence.
 Psychotherapy (Working / Worked)
Am currently using this, but am finding it difficult talking about personal issues without fears of guilt and/or shame.
 Reading (Working / Worked)
If I am not too depressed, reading mysteries helps take my mind off my problems and worries.
 Videos (Working / Worked)
This helps by distracting my negative thinking.
 Wellbutrin (Working / Worked)
Have been using it for about ten years. Can only take the brand name and have allergic reactions to all other forms.
 Writing (Working / Worked)
Keeping a journal is helping me express my feelings in a safe environment. I get great feedback from other community members who are there for me when I need their help.
103 Members 2793 Posts
 Hearing Loss & Deafness
I never wanted hearing aids because I didn't like the idea off them sticking in my ears, and couldn't stand the thought of other people staring at me. As I became less and less able to hear (even to the point of not hearing people seated at a conference table), I knew that I had to givem a try. I'm really glad I did! 
2 Members 2 Posts
 GERD & Heartburn
I have had GERD since I was a child. Through a combination of Omeprazole plus the use of a hospital bed where the head can be raised to various degrees at night, my condition is pretty much stabilized. 
Treatments
 Prilosec (Working / Worked)
1 Member 7 Posts


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