A very good day!!!!!!
June 2, 2008 10:48pm
I just wanted to say I had a really good day today, and I am very thankful for it. Now, if I can string a few more together that would …
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About Me
I have a wife and 3 boy's, ages 20, 18 and 12.I have been on disability for 7 months due to clinical depression.I was once a very successful business man and now find myself in a "whole new world". My wife has gone back to work after 17 years as a stay at home Mom. I am struggling with accepting this new role. My faith in Christ is at the forefront of my life. I am thankful for my family and hope I can somehow help others in this battle.
Interests
My family, baseball, music, volunteer work.
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July 5
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Jer2911 gave mammy a Hug 7:10pm
Donna, You lift me up so many times just when I need it most. Please let me know how I can pray for you.…
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Hey Jon, I have mot heard a word from Jackie. I believe she was to go out to San Diego for some treatment,…
June 20
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Jer2911 gave OmiMone a Hug 1:19pm
A big hug right back to you. God cares so much for us. Keep lookin' up.…
May 29
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Jer2911 gave garrahan26 a Hug 10:20pm
Right back at ya buddy. Hope you are doing well. Keep lookin' up.…
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Jer2911 wrote a journal entry: How long before the pain is gone... 10:19pm
Hello to all my dear friends. I have not meant to be so sporadic in my journaling. I have had a few "neutral"…
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How long before the pain is gone...
May 29, 2008 10:19pm
Hello to all my dear friends. I have not meant to be so sporadic in my journaling. I have had a few "neutral" days, and …
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Not a journaling junkie?
May 2, 2008 10:00pm
I am not journaling as often as when I was first introduced to DS. It's not that I don't have anything to say... it's more like, I …
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There's a sweet and priceless gift that gives the heart and soul a lift; it can change the human race and make the world a better place; it keeps the vision bright and clear, and takes away the clouds of fear; it lightens every wounded heart and makes the holes within depart; it leads the faithless to believe, and the more of it we give, the more we receive. This priceless gift is known as love, and it's sent from God in heaven above. And He's calling out to all hearts out there, hoping this is a gift you'll eagerly share~Love,Maria
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Hi Jimmy thinking of you!
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Prayer
Dear God ,please lead my friends and family always. Never let them stray far from your path. Should they forget your love, remind them. And should they forget their dreams, remind them of that too. Rekindle their soul with the fire of hope. Send them your strength and wisdom so that they can strive to do better and see farther. Let them never forget that they are special, with a unique purpose in life. Amen.
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Never lose faith in you and in what you can achieve. Always hold your dreams dear ~Love,Maria
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A Family is ... People who love you , People who care , People who listen , People who share. Days filled with laughter, Days dimmed with tears, Memories cherished down through the years. Joys that grow deeper , Bonds that are strong , Love you can count on a whole lifetime long~ Love, Maria
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Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI have battled major depression for the last 21 years.I was hospitalized 3 times last year, had ECT and have been on a myriad of medications,from A to Zoloft.This disease is not fully understood.More people are coming out of the closet and looking for help.Doctor's do not have all the answers.In time more understanding will lead to better ways of treating depression.The first step, especially for men,is admitting you have a problem and getting the help you need.
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- Only attended around 7 or 8 timz. Seems like more psycho babble...
- Effexor Working / Worked
- Did not work.
- Electroconvulsive therapy Working / Worked
- I did not see any positive results. Memory loss, both long and short term is part of the downside of ECT. It was a last resort. However, I DO NOT recommend this treatment.
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- Did not work.
- Meditation Working / Worked
- My relationship with Jesus Christ is my hope.
- Paxil Working / Worked
- Did not work.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- It's hard to think positive when you are at such a deep level of depression. I believe staying busy by helping others is the best form of therapy.
- Prozac Working / Worked
- Did not work.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- This therapy is very helpful, although so much of what you get out of it is not only what you put into it but especially how good your Dr.is.
- Seroquel Working / Worked
- It works in knocking me out at night and feeling somewhat hungover the next a.m.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- This has been a very big part of my getting through each day. I am so thankful for a wonderful group of family and friends that love me unconditionally.
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- Did not work.
- Writing Somewhat Helpful
- I write in my journal around 2 or 3 times a month. I cannot say that this is a real positive form of therapy for me. I do like to go back and read 1 and 2 years back and see how I was doing at different intervals of time.
- Zoloft Working / Worked
- Did not work.
- Clonazepam Working / Worked
- At one time I was on 8mg. a day! I am down to 2mg. now. It is the one med out of the many I am on, or have been on that calms my anxiety.
Close Anxiety
I have been clinically depressed for over 20 years. I have been told by MD's that I have TRD, or treatment resistant depression. See my bio for more specifics...
Treatments
- Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
- They suck. Ok, seriously, I get very little relief from them...
- Inderal Working / Worked
- Made me want to "End er' all" Did not see any positive affects.
- Klonopin Working / Worked
- I was once on 8 mg. a day.Down to 2 mg. at this point. This med does "calm my emotions/fear to some degree.
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- Did not work
- Meditation Working / Worked
- If it was not for my Father in Heaven I don't know where I would be. He's my best friend and Daddy.
- Paxil Working / Worked
- Did not work
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- This is so hard to do when you are so far down. i try to see the glass half full. Although I take Seroquel and knock the glass over. :}
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- A whole lotta hell and then a little bit of heaven...
- Zoloft Working / Worked
- Did not work.
Open Bipolar Disorder
I have been diagnosed as bi polar
Treatments
- Abilify Working / Worked
- Used for a short time period without any positive results.
- Ativan Working / Worked
- Klonapin is the generic of Lorazapam. I have been on 8mg. a day "at my highest point". I currently take 2 mg. It does help calm anxiety as well as anything I have tried.
- Depakote Working / Worked
- This med.was not good at all! I felt "out of sorts" while taking.
- Lamictal Working / Worked
- I have been on 200mg a day for several years. It seems to help with the depression.
- Lithium Working / Worked
- Did not work.
- Seroquel Working / Worked
- It serves to help put me to sleep in the p.m. However, I believe it has effected my short term memory.
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- Did not work.
- Psychotherapy Not Working
- I have been diagnosed as bipolar and also as not being b.p. It's according to what Dr. I talk to. I think bi-polar is a gay bear!!!!
Open Career Changes
I have battled major depression for the last 21 years.I was hospitalized 3 times in 2007, had ECT and have been on a myriad of medications, from A to Zoloft.This disease is not fully understood.More people are coming out of the closet and looking for help.
Treatments
- Prayer Working / Worked
- Regardless of the many meds and methods I have tried nothing seems to work at least for very long. I have been told I have TRD which is treatment resistant depression.
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