5 months!
August 12, 2008 3:27pm
Today's my 5-month anniversary of being smoke free! YAY!
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sweetstarz
is feeling OK
I got some shocking news the other night... but I'm numb and can't really feel right now.
About Me
I love singing, writing, and spending time with my family and friends.
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stilll not smoking, despite personal chaos
July 30, 2008 8:00am
I've had a horrible time the last year almost, but I am still not smoking, and it's been almost 4 1/2 months!
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still smoke free!
July 8, 2008 4:31pm
In 4 days I will have been quit for 4 whole months! I can hardly believe it. :)
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Hello Sweets! Haven't heard from you in a while. How's everything with you?
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Thanks so much for your hug. It came at a time when your words were true. Things can get better. They got a lot better today. Thank you for your kind words and I wish you well also. Tamara
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Here's a big hug for you. Just to let you know that someone cares about you. Good luck!
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I really must congradulate U on ur achievement thus far... this is my second day..and am finding it a little hard to not be tempted... started smoking at age 10...gave up whhen 30 for 4 and a half years..then started due to a failed relationship which broke my heart in two...that was just over a couple of years ago... I suffer from stress as well which does not help matters... if U have any advice that U find may be of any help..please do not hestitate to let me know...much appreciated.. keep up the good work.. zanobia :)
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Support Groups
Close Bipolar Disorder
I was diagnosed as bipolar at age 15 and now, nine years later, still struggle immensely with the symptoms.
Treatments
- Abilify Somewhat Helpful
- Worked pretty well, didn't notice many side effects if any.
- Celexa Not Working
- Did not work for me.
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- VERY helpful form of therapy... I would highly recommend this.
- Lamictal Not Working
- Made me EXTREMELY lethargic.
- Lithium Too Soon to Tell
- I've been taking this sporadically... but I think it will be a good drug... it's worked for me in the past.
- Risperdal Not Working
- Felt zombie-like and made me wet the bed on high dosages. NO NO NO!!!
- Wellbutrin Not Working
- Made me very hypomanic.
Close Personality Disorders
Type: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)I've dealt with borderline personality disorder for YEARS. It has been a hard road, to say the least.
Treatments
- Talking Working / Worked
- I have seen the same therapist for almost four years and she is INCREDIBLE!!!
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- VERY successful treatment.... would recommend this to EVERYONE with personality disorders or bipolar disorder
Open Hearing Loss & Deafness
Type: Sensorineural (Severe)I have been legally deaf since birth.
Treatments
- Hearing Aids Working / Worked
- These have been a total lifesaver for me since the age of four.
- Lip Reading Working / Worked
- That's how I communicate.
- Sign Language Considering
- I am likely to lose all of my hearing before too long so I would like to learn sign language.
Open Obesity
Don't want to go there right now...
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Not Working
- I've tried to avoid chocolate and fatty foods, but to no avail.
- Gastric Bypass Surgery Considering
- I don't know if I'd be a good psychological candidate, but it seems like this might be a good option someday.
- LA Weight Loss Somewhat Helpful
- Lost five pounds in one week, but couldn't stick with it.
- Physical Exercise Somewhat Helpful
- Works, but I can't seem to keep up with it too well.
- Slim-Fast Not Working
- This did not work, either.... too restrictive.
- Weight Watchers Not Working
- Way too complicated for me.
Open Financial Challenges
I have very little money and am struggling to make it on my own......
Treatments
- Budgeting Working / Worked
- So far so good....
- Credit Counseling Not Working
- I gave up on it
- Cut Up Credit Cards Working / Worked
- Now I have NO credit cards...
- Filing for Bankruptcy Considering
- If I only had the money....
Open Sleep Apnea
Diagnosed with sleep apnea in January 2008.
Treatments
- CPAP Not Working
- I cannot tolerate this.
Open Smoking Addiction & Recovery
I have smoked for 12 years, and every day for 7 years.
Treatments
- Chantix Not Working
- This made me WAY too sick.
- Commit Lozenge Not Working
- Didn't like the taste.
- Nicotine Gum Not Working
- Didn't like the taste.
- Nicotine Patch Not Working
- Did not work for me.
- Smoking Cessation Class Not Working
- Did not work for me, although I WOULD recommend it in most situations.
Open Family Issues
Treatments
- Family Therapy Considering
- Music Not Working
- Psychotherapy Not Working
- Talking Not Working
- Writing Somewhat Helpful
Open High Blood Pressure
sweetstarz hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI've been clinically depressed since the age of 13.... with a lot of other diagnoses to go along with it.
Treatments
- Celexa Not Working
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- Off and on for years this has helped pretty well.
- Effexor Not Working
- Couldn't sleep, made me very anxious
- Electroconvulsive therapy Considering
- I'm scared to try this, but I think it may be my last resort option if things do get out of control again
- Lexapro Not Working
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- This really is a good tool if you can be mindful and just allow yourself to become absorbed in thinking positive thoughts. It CAN be done!
- Prozac Working / Worked
- Been on this off and on since the age of 13... works pretty well now at the current dosage.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I've been in therapy off and on since the age of four. Tends to help a LOT, especially now that I'm an adult and can take an active role in my treatment.
- Support from Friends & Family Not Working
- I'm afraid most of my family doesn't really know how to be supportive.
- Wellbutrin Not Working
- Made me hypomanic.
- Writing Working / Worked
- This is my personal favorite. Really helps keep my emotions in check and gives me a fresh new outlook on life.
Open Families & Friends Affected By Suicide
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Talking Working / Worked
- Writing Working / Worked
Open Anger Management
I am so angry at everyone and everything and I can't stand it anymore! I want to get revenge on everyone and everything that's ever hurt me.
Open Breakups & Divorce
Don't want to talk about it just yet.
Treatments
- Forgiveness Somewhat Helpful
- Leave Not Working
- Love Somewhat Helpful
- Pets Not Working
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Reading Somewhat Helpful
- Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
- Talking Too Soon to Tell
- Time Not Working
Open Physical & Emotional Abuse
I don't want to talk about it at the moment.
Treatments
- Forgiveness Too Soon to Tell
- Music Not Working
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Talking Not Working
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