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    About Me

    I am a 21 year old student at the University of Oklahoma majoring in geology. I have two dogs, a pug named Rocky and a Schnoodle named Daisy. My major goal in life right now is to overcome my anxiety, OCD tendencies, and depression so that way I can further pursue my dreams in life and feel normal again. I love to meet new people and would like to try to start doing something new each day.

    Interests

    I enjoy playing guitar, video games, shopping, watching movies with friends, and spending time with my girlfriend.

  • Recent Activity

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  • Journal

    • religion

      Mood June 30, 2008 2:45am

      Well, for the first time in seven years I have finally attended church.

       

      It was a wonderful to go back I must say.  It put me in a great …

    • i hate being alone

      Mood June 29, 2008 12:56am

      Being friendless is getting harder and harder for me.  I keep feeling like I won't ever make a best friend.  I'm getting older and …

    • *sigh* (my inability to stay on subject in my writing is almost unbearable)

      Mood June 12, 2008 10:25pm

      Well, I was on the way to pick up some dinner from chic-fil-a when I finally pinned down a thought that has been drifting through my head for a while …

    • home improvement, boredom, and making final decisions

      Mood May 28, 2008 3:40am

      Well, I am currently in the middle of watching a home improvement marathon on nick at nite and decided to journal for a little bit because a) …

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  • Goals

    Progress

    25 %

    Goal End Date is Jul 31, 08 7 more days.

    Progress

    25 %

    Goal End Date is Jul 31, 08 7 more days.
    Distance (miles)
    4
  • Support Groups

    • Close Anxiety

      I have been dealing with anxiety and depression for the past 6 years. Over the past year I have began developing obsessive compulsive problems and I am fighting hard to get through this. I started the medication Zoloft a little over a week ago and I am hoping for the best.

      Treatments

      Ativan Considering
      I was prescribed this because I was having withdraws from the zoloft that I had been taking. I ended up not taking the medication even though it would have probably really helped me get through all of that mess much faster.
      Klonopin Somewhat Helpful
      This is the worst anti-anxiety medication to be on if you need to focus with studying for school or work. It felt almost impossible for me to concentrate when I was taking this med at 0.5 mg. I no longer take this medication.
      Lexapro Not Working
      The only side effect I had from this medication was insomnia at 5 mg. After talking to my doctor i did not continue use of this medication. I no longer take this medication.
      Xanax Somewhat Helpful
      I was on a low dosage (0.25 mg) so this did not do much. I found it to be helpful with my anxiety at times. I no longer take this medication.
      Zoloft Not Working
      I started at 0.125 mg and have pushed up to 50 mg. It did make me feel like I had a little bit less anxiety and definetly heled with social situations. Though, I did experience side effects such as muscle tension, tmj, weakness, low motivation, and trance state. I no longer take this medication.
    • Close College Stress

      I am a college student at the University of Oklahoma. I am still being very indecisive with a major.

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Wonderful!
      Sleep Working / Worked
      I am usually in the need of a good nap. Those usually make me feel much better.
    • Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

      I have slowly developed ocd over the past few years and have reached a point where i had to seek help. I have started taking zoloft and have so far had positive results.

      Treatments

      Zoloft Not Working
      Took it for several weeks and developed adverse side effects which resulted in my doctor taking me off of the medication.
    • Open Fitness Goals
      Type: Maintain a workout schedule

      I am 21 years old and have recently decided to get into better shape.

      Treatments

      Elliptical Trainer Working / Worked
      Hiking Working / Worked
      Weight Training Working / Worked
    • Open Shyness

      I have been very shy my entire life. Since beginning college I have started to be a bit more social but not as much as I wish that I could be.

      Treatments

      DailyStrength Working / Worked
      I enjoy making new goals and writing in my online journal.
      Pets Working / Worked
      Love my dogs!
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I enjoy talking to my counselor. He always gives me very good advice and treats me like a friend rather than a patient.
    • Open Family Issues

      Growing up my father physically and verbally abused me. When I was 14 he was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder and was pretty much given numerous medications to control his anger, depression, anxiety, etc. Now he has become an overweight diabetic who is so heavily medicated that he sleeps all day. When he is not sleeping he is completely confused with all of his surroundings. Sometimes I just really resent him for what he did to me and sometimes I just feel sorry for him.

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      It is helpful with dealing with family stresses.
      Talking Working / Worked
      When I have someone to talk to about family problems it makes me feel much better. Unfortunately, most of the time I don't have anyone to talk to about these problems.
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