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    About Me

    It's been a rough past six months, but I'm ready to start fresh - no looking back, only forward. I really enjoy living in New York and exploring the city.

    Interests

    photography, great lattes in a quaint coffee shops, meeting people, great conversation, ancient history, anything harry potter (don't judge!), buddhism, meditation, walking around the city when its nice out, museums, parks... i could go on and on :)

  • Recent Activity

    July 13

  • Journal

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    • Today was the day

      Mood June 9, 2008 10:15pm

      After being in a horrible mood from the moment I woke up, I went the gym after work.  It was definetely what I needed.  I actually enjoyed …

    • Stepped away

      Mood June 8, 2008 12:30pm

      I stepped away for about a month, but I'm back and I'm ready to do this again.  I've been pretty busy for this past month.  …

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    • Hug

      From SunflowerQLove26 June 24

      Hey how are you? Hugs to you

    • Hug

      From JeffsGirl May 30

      Hows it going?

    • Hug

      From JeffsGirl May 17

      HAPPY DAY TO YOU

    • Hug

      From tamm1967 April 23

      i'm struggling a bit but hanging in there. moving on friday. thanks for asking

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      From tamm1967 April 22

      your welcome...anytime..that's what i'm here for

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  • Goals

    Progress

    25 %

    Current Weight (Lbs)
    192
  • Support Groups

    • Close Alcoholism

      I quickly became lost and I turned into someone I really just did not know. I have to drastically cut back on the drinking - it took a toll on my friendships, my self esteem, and my outlook on life. So far, I'm doing really well and I feel like I've done a complete 180 degree turn around. I think back to drunken nights and those nights I would blackout and I just think 'who was that girl so out of control?' I'm glad I'm not her anymore.

      Treatments

      AA Meetings Working / Worked
      Shared at an online AA meeting. I saw myself in other people's stories. So many similarities. It was the first step that I needed to take.
      Cold Turkey Working / Worked
      The first few days were hard - I kept thinking 'how am I going to live without drinking!?' I've been to pubs since and getting a drink just isn't even an option.
      Willpower Working / Worked
      So far so good.
    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I'm really good at putting on a smile during the day. I convince myself I'm happy. But, it's the nighttime - the time when I'm all alone to think. I realize I'm unhappy. I'm angry. I'm anxious. It's all too much.

      Treatments

      Meditation Working / Worked
      It worked when I stuck to it, but I have since fallen out of the habit. I'm trying to get back into it.
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      It's just that I don't always believe them.
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      She has helped me realize that I am angry inside.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      I have an amazing support system.
      Writing Working / Worked
      My journal knows all of the good, the bad, and the ugly.
      Zoloft Working / Worked
      I stopped taking it for a while, and definitely felt the effects. I'm back on and working to get healthy.
    • Open Codependency

      I looked to my best friend to catch me every time I fell. I overwhelmed him with my problems and neediness. I depended on him so much it drove him away. I'm working to rebuild that relationship.

      Treatments

      Talking Somewhat Helpful
      Talking with a therapist about it - she has pointed out some great points, but I'm not always completely honest with her. That's something I need to work on.
    • Open Fitness Goals
      Type: Be the best you can be

      I've been overweight for as long as I can remember. Over the past two years I have lost over 50 pounds and am looking to continue losing weight through healthy diet and exercise.

    • Open Financial Challenges

      I have managed to get myself into some serious credit card debt. I have student loans that are in the six figures, and I need to educate myself on how to take care of all of this responsibly.

      Treatments

      Budgeting Too Soon to Tell
      I'm going to do my best to try to stick with this.
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