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    About Me

    I'm from Arizona. I like to read. I like small dogs. Been struggling with some mental/emotional issues.

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  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for January 23, 2008

      Mood January 23, 2008 12:45pm

      I feel like such a loser.  I am unwilling to write a goal for myself because I feel too overwhelmed in even thinking about one.  There is …

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      From sis47 February 25

      Hi there!!

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      From NitaSue62 February 22

      Hi there! hope you are doing well. love,nita

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      From sis47 February 19

      Just wanted to say hi and send a hug your way!! ;)

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      From sis47 February 17

      Anytime!! ;)

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      Just sayin' hi and i'm thinking of you! love,nita

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    Goal End Date is Feb 26, 08 232 days ago.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      Diagnosed Jan '07. Am stable on meds at moment but not able to stop eating as I have had an eating disorder since the age of 13. I am now 48. I feel a lot of shame when my weight is high as it is at present. I am on disability through my workplace and am also ashamed that I am unable to work. I do not like to leave my house because I don't want others to see me. I am able to get to therapy and other doctor appointments as well as a little bit of shopping. House is disorganized.

      Treatments

      Ativan Working / Worked
      Very calming but can also be depressant.
      Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
      Very helpful at the time when I was motivated to do the homework.
      Group Therapy Working / Worked
      Very helpful but cannot afford copays at present.
      Seroquel Working / Worked
      Am on 200 mgs and is working well. Have to take at night because it sometimes makes me drowsy. No other noticable side effects (cholesterol was already high)
      Topamax Somewhat Helpful
      Had to quit because it adversely affected my thinking ability.
      Wellbutrin Working / Worked
      Worked great with my Effexor XR but psych discontinued due to my eating disorder.
    • Close Eating Disorders

      Have had binge eating disorder since age of 13 and am now 48. Am now at heaviest weight again. A year ago at this date I weighed 100 pounds less. Am embarrassed to be seen and do not go outside house unless to doctor or therapist.

      Treatments

      Dietitian Consult Working / Worked
      Helped at times but not when I'm unable to motivate myself.
      Group Therapy Not Working
      Did not help me much in terms of the overeating/bingeing.
      Outpatient Treatment Program Somewhat Helpful
      I would feel motivated at times but at others I would shut down.
      Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Not Working
      Never really helped
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      Helps at times but am unable or unwilling to be accountable with my food choices.
      Residential Treatment Center Somewhat Helpful
      Was in two different places. I didn't follow up as I was supposed to.
      Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
      I feel embarrassed to see my friends.
      Topamax Somewhat Helpful
      I had to quit because it impaired my thinking ability.
    • Open Food Addiction

      I have lost 130 pounds and regained almost 17 times thus far in my life. I'm 48. I'm at highest weight again. I had something bad happen regarding food when I was a young teen. I've been in and out of hosipitals and therapies my lifetime. Am currently in therapy 2x per week and see my psychiatrist monthly. Am on disability from work. I am really in to eating my sugars right now. Nothing anyone says makes a difference. Am also being treated for bipolar disorder/personality disorder/depre

      Treatments

      Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Not Working
      Too embarrassed to go while in my obese stage. Am terrified to be seen anywhere.
    • Open Personality Disorders
      Type: Avoidant Personality Disorder

      I am kind, sweet person. I am afraid of people but have "covered it up" until I often crash and get in to one of my deprissive episodes. DO NOT want my friends. I want only me and my little dog. I want only safety of my condo, my computer and tv and of course food. I want to have less to do with people as possible.

      Treatments

      Talking Too Soon to Tell
      I see a private therapist 2x weekly and a psych monthly
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