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    divorced 50 yr old female. I am a recovering alcoholic. have anxiety/depression/panic attacks . I am in recovery for alcoholism and the other illnesses. I have throat cancer, it is in remission. Dr's told me it's from heavy drinking, but I have smoked for over 30 yrs also.

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    • still smoking

      Mood May 30, 2008 11:06am

      I'm still smoking..yuck.  My pdr. put me on wellbutrin, to help me stop.  it's done alot of great things, like increased libido, …
    • still going strong

      Mood May 30, 2008 11:02am

      6 1/2 months sober going strong.

    • still smoking

      Mood May 26, 2008 3:48pm

      Still smoking. But down to one pack a day from 3 packs a day.  Have set my quit date for June 19th.
    • still sober

      Mood May 20, 2008 10:33am

      still sober.  God willing the 27th i'll have 5 months clean and sober this time.  i'm very positive in my recovery this time.  …
    • still smoking

      Mood May 18, 2008 2:15pm

      well day two of wellbutrin, it's giving me the will to cut down.  i'm gald, i was back up to 2 packs a day.  now i'm down to …

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    56 days smoke free. Last update May 30, 08
    211 days sober. Last update May 30, 08
    211 days sober. Last update May 20, 08
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    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      my name is when i suffer from clinical depression. i have been in and ot of the hospital so many times i have forgotten howm many times it is. i have had ECT treatments, they seem to work the bset for me.

      Treatments

      Effexor Working / Worked
      ect treatment nad effexoe seem to be helping me alot.
      Electroconvulsive therapy Working / Worked
      releaves dpression for 6-12 months
      Klonopin Working / Worked
      it works great, but is additive. so be careful.
      Chantix Working / Worked
      i use cahtix to help me stop smkoing. it seems to cut back ont the depression associated with the withdrawls.
    • Close Alcoholism

      I'm an alcoholic. i was sober for 4 yrs,and relapsed in Dec. 2007, my 4 month clean date is 4/27/08. I'm very intterested in meeting and communicating with other alcoholics.

      Treatments

      12 Step Program Working / Worked
      love working with my sppnonsor on the 12 steps. very helpful.
      AA Meetings Working / Worked
      love my meetings
      Cold Turkey Working / Worked
      I would not recommend cold turkey to everyoen. It's difficult, at best.
      Klonopin Working / Worked
      it works greta, but is addictive, so be careful
    • Open Anxiety

      have anxiety/depression. have trouble going outside, like to isolate.

      Treatments

      Klonopin Working / Worked
      seem to help
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      try very hard to be a positive thinker.
      Trazodone Working / Worked
      at least i get some sleep.
    • Open Panic Attacks

      50 yr old female. recovering alcholic. anxiety/depression, panic attacks

      Treatments

      Effexor Working / Worked
      works good
      Klonopin Working / Worked
      helps alot
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      i always try to keep a positive attitude.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      i dont know where i'd be without my dr's.
      Trazodone Working / Worked
      helps me sleep
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