Holiday blues.
July 3, 2008 2:56pm
Feeling a little depressed today. Woke up and everyone is gone...room mates and house mates. I am struggling to stay detached from these negative …
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About Me
artist with a goal to trust the process. I am learning to appreciate my day and not fear the evening. Love my dog, walter. We train each other to get along well with others. So far, so good for the past few months.
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Recent Activity
Yesterday
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artgirl commented on Nemorino’s photo/video 2:47am
i think you should blow this up to a 10'x12' print. wow.…
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artgirl commented on Nemorino’s photo/video 2:45am
the lighting on his back is amazing with such detail. I love how you captured a slight bit of motion…
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artgirl replied to Nemorino’s discussion post The art of recovery in the Alcoholism support group 2:38am
That is a great story! How interesting that two very creative people grew up together. Love your wildlife…
Thursday
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artgirl replied to their discussion post How often do you meet with your Therapist? in the Personality Disorders support group 9:46pm
I guess it is true that i could go twice a week for a week and see if it is helping. If not, then go…
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artgirl replied to Nemorino’s discussion post The art of recovery in the Alcoholism support group 8:33pm
Thanks, Nemorino, for that very inspirational story about Jules. I've seen his work before. I, too, am…
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artgirl wrote a discussion post in the Personality Disorders support group: How often do you meet with your Therapist? 7:59pm
I am struggling between how much i need to see my therapist and how much i can afford. I have been seeing…
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artgirl gave Samadian a Hug 7:47pm
Thanks, Samadian! I needed that today. I like what you said about being ready to face my demons. You…
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artgirl and UnlmtedPosibilities are now friends 5:09pm
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artgirl wrote a journal entry: Holiday blues. 2:56pm
Feeling a little depressed today. Woke up and everyone is gone...room mates and house mates. I am struggling…
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artgirl changed their mood to Bad 2:56pm
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hit a nerve.
July 2, 2008 10:13pm
Today i went to therapy. I feel like i am doing much better these days and looked forward to going to discuss how my life seems to be better. I …
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better today.
June 27, 2008 12:24pm
I am feeling much better today. Woke up with a more positive outlook this morning. I really hate days like yesterday. When I am in it I feel like …
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lost rhythm today.
June 26, 2008 6:03pm
I am at a loss today. Woke up depressed and can't get out of it. It is one of those days where I feel so alone and hopeless. I can't pull …
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If memories arise, know that it is because you are now strong enough to handle them. Even if you don't feel like it. Hugs to you. I can relate to your journals of late a little too well!
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So far so good :) You have a great day, too!
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thank you for the support and friendship. Have a great day.
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God Be With your Mother & You!
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How are you?
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Goals
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Support Groups
Close Self-Injury
Treatments
- Group Therapy Too Soon to Tell
- I am involved in a DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) group. Only been twice but feel positive about it so far.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Been working with a therapist for a few years. We have accomplished a lot together. It is essential.
Close Alcoholism
I am an alcoholic. I have been sober for 11 months and am involved in AA. I have a sponsor and go to about 5 meetings a week. I struggle with dual-diagnosis (anxiety and depression). I am learning how to deal with these sober. I struggle but am learning tools.
Treatments
- 12 Step Program Working / Worked
- AA Meetings Working / Worked
- Residential Treatment Center Working / Worked
- worked! Was there for 4 months and learned i was powerless and not alone.
Open Personality Disorders
Type: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)I am involved in DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) and might have symptoms of BPD. I am learning mindfulness right now. Trying to stay involved in the group therapy but it is hard. Thought this online discussion would help.
Treatments
- Seroquel Working / Worked
- so far so good.
Open Families & Friends Affected By Suicide
My mother committed suicide when I was 12. She suffered from depression and alcoholism. I am now a recovering alcoholic and have BPD.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- so important! Wish I had been exposed to it at an earlier age.
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- First was on celexa but it quit working and had bad side effects. Lexapro is great. I have been on it for about 1.5 years. 20 mg.
Open Parkinson's Disease
My mom has parkinson's. She is in the late stages and I am here to find support and learn more about pd.
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