Journal Entry for May 2, 2008
May 2, 2008 6:55am
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Goal End Date is Aug 1, 08 7 more days.
Current Weight (Lbs)
199
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RubyTues
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About Me
Have been bi-polar all my life. Depression, anxiety - you name it. The last few years have been filled with death, disappointment, loss, etc. A lot of happiness in the last year only; in a great relationship at last. I'm also a mom to a young adult.
Interests
poetry, music, reading, movies. Enjoy recipes, cooking & find it theraputic. Recently lost 95 lbs. & counting. I love concerts, beaches, camping also.
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Just thought I'd say hello.
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Sending some flowers to brighten your day! Hope you are doing well!!
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welcome to our family of friends who support friends...now it's your family too....many great, caring people here....there is no judging of anyone here, so feel free to test the waters as they say....you can read some journals and get to know people; and there are groups if your interested in them...lots of things to check out.....i'm sure you will find there are loads of friends just waiting to be found...so,jump in, the water is just right!!!l.o.l......hugs,..weezie
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What a nice thing to say. You have just made my evening. Thank you. xoxo Vicki
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Hi new friend! Hope you have a nice day! -Randi
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Close Bipolar Disorder
I've been dx'd with BD almost 15 years now. Have been thru many, many meds. Achieving somewhat of a balance now but I'm worried - what happens with THIS med bottoms out? It's happened each time. Also very concerned by boyfriend has it; extreme paranoia on his part.
Treatments
- Abilify Not Working
- highest dose didn't help for long. Tardevdiskanasia (sp?) was a factor in quiting
- Depakote Working / Worked
- worked in med-level dosages. Gained a lot of weight & terrible headaches.
- Lamictal Working / Worked
- It works. No side effects yet. Seems the best so far; on it 10 months now.
- Lithium Not Working
- Worst side effects; did not help all symptoms-just rapid cycling. Severe wt. gain (80 lbs in 3 mos.), craved sweets, bloating, edema.
- Risperdal Not Working
- I was sleeping all the time, felt "drugged". Did not help bi-polar cycling.
- Seroquel Working / Worked
- It helps for sleeping & my nightmares. Cannot take during the day at all.
- Topamax Working / Worked
- great for anger, however the joint pain was very bad. It didn't occur for months, I almost had to quit my job.
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- Worked for 2-3 years, tried SR & XL - higher dosages did not matter. Gained weight.
Close Eczema
I've had exzema for 27 years. It started w/an allergy to hair product. It was the worst when I was pregnant 21 yrs ago. I've tried everything, as many of us do. It's always better or gone in warm months, but fall & winter are painful. This yr. it was on my legs &upper arms. My hands are the first place it goes. They look red all the time. I'm SO tired of scratching!
Treatments
- Aloe Vera Working / Worked
- Worked awhile; unless I used the plant it stung badly.
- Emu Oil Working / Worked
- great so far on very dry skin. I don't use a lot at once.
- Hydrocortisone Working / Worked
- Stops the bad itching for a few hours but dries out surrounding skin if it gets on it.
- Melaleuca Tea tree oil Somewhat Helpful
- Used this in a shampoo for scales on scalp. Worked ok.
Open Obesity
I'm 46 & have been over weight about 30 years of it, off & on. In the last 18 months, I've lost 90 lbs. & have about 45 to go. I plateau as often as I breathe!
Treatments
- Alli Working / Worked
- I use it when I'm going to eat fatty foods mostly. It works well, kicks me over bumps. No side effects at all for me.
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful
- Avoiding "trigger" foods I can't stop eating when I start. Ice cream, cake, candy, red meat, etc.
- Jenny Craig Not Working
- Didn't like some foods, but had to buy anyway. Once I bought only 4 days or so of food, the weight came back. (this was about 13 yrs. ago)
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- Used to do it 20+ yrs. ago. Now I'm lazy and too much stuff hurts! Walking has been the best for me.
- Topamax Somewhat Helpful
- Took it for other issues; lost about 10 lbs. but dev. severe joint & muscle pain and had to stop.
- Weight Watchers Somewhat Helpful
- Had success over the years but I'd always stop going to meetings. I get bored too easily. The best part is it's not a "diet" but a life change.
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