Just watched "The Bucket List"
June 22, 2008 2:12am
Oh my gosh not a movie to see shortly after you have lost someone. It was good up until the end where Morgan Freeman dies. The movie set …
MelanieA’s Profile
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About Me
I am currently a stay at home mom of 4 kids. My husband wants me to go back to work soon since my youngest starts kindergarten in fall. I am a caretaker for my mom now since my dad passed away 4/12/08. My life is kind of a hectic mess for now. I am lost in the moment.
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I love to craft, make jewelry, go to my kiddos sporting events, play with my youngest, bike ride, watch movies, travel, swim, shop, and read.
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My side hurts !!
May 31, 2008 2:40am
My right side is hurting so bad. My dad had his gallbladder removed a year ago but he was 81 years old. Gallbladder problems do run in my …
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Bad day......
May 21, 2008 2:07am
Oh my day was just bad, no other way to put it. This week my husband is traveling just two nights and will be home tomorrow morning. Well …
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Okay today.....just a little too hyper
May 20, 2008 1:37am
Rambling is a perfect theme for me today. I have had too much caffeine and I am a rambling fool. Actually to the point of annoying …
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hope that you are doing okay. Cindy
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Boy, you're an early bird huh. It's great to be back. I'm just not on as often now that I am frank. When I wasn't being frank, I was still Dipsodan, I was too addicted to DS and so I'm laying back more often. How're you?
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You are in my thoughts and prayers. Here for you anytime. Love and hugs, Beth
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just because. May you find happiness today. Cindy
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Close Bereavement
: Loss of a ParentI lost my father April 12th 2008. The paramedics brought him back but he was brain dead. We disconnected life support 24 hours later. I watched all of it from the medics performing CPR to the frightening open eyed dilated pupils knowing he was probably not there. Disconnecting life support next morning and funeral on Wednesday.
Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI have suffered from depression since the age of 15. I attempted suicide twice in my adult life. This seems to be organic as it runs in the family. Feels very debilitating at times.
Treatments
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- still working so far been on for over 6 months
- Paxil Working / Worked
- Positive Thinking Not Working
- not helping right now
- Prozac Not Working
- went off this several yeasr ago
- Trazodone Working / Worked
- take this at night
- Prozac Working / Worked
- was on this for over 15 years it stopped working so I switched to zolfot ame thing happened after a while.
Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
My OCD started when I was pregnant with my daughter fourteen years ago. It has gotten worse since then. I have tried therapy and different medications but it does not help. I am an obsessive hand washer, checking, intrusive thoughts, germaphobe but do not carry my own silverware...lol.
Treatments
Open Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis
Treatments
- Asacol Working / Worked
- It helped to keep the colitis attcks at bay somewhat
- Flagyl Working / Worked
- whne ever my cloitis acted up I wsa always put on this and it worked
- Probiotics Somewhat Helpful
- This does help some but be careful of the brand some can cause abdominal pain
Open Stress Management
I am a mother of four youngest is 4, oldest is 14. My husband travels all the time. I moved my parents near me so I could care for them since my single brother wont help. My dad passed away 4-12-08 and I am left to care for my mom who does not drive, has dementia and suffers from manic depression.
Treatments
- Patience Not Working
- I don't have any so therfore it does not work.
- Physical Exercise Somewhat Helpful
- have not had time lately
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- Helps some with my depression but not my OCD.
Open Alcoholism
Well crap where do I start. I was an alcoholic by fifteen years of age and drank up until last March (07'), but I know the fight will never be over. My story is too big for 500 characters.
Treatments
- 12 Step Program Somewhat Helpful
- Hmm...I do everything backwards so I am still a train wreck waiting to happen
- Campral Somewhat Helpful
- That did help some with cravings but it is not a fix all
- Outpatient Treatment Program Working / Worked
- This was my last attempt at getting sober. I went to this in March 2007 to save my marriage and family.
- Sleep Somewhat Helpful
- Sleep always helps me....but not sure how the hell it keeps you sober.
- Trazodone Not Working
- Nope
- Willpower Working / Worked
- I guess that and the grace of God are the only thing holding me afloat currently.
Open Step Families
too long for 5000 characters. I have two biological children one whi is turning 5 and a 14 year old. I have two stepchildren ages 13 an 11. We were on a 50/50 visitation schedule since mom and dad have split joint custody. We have never forced the schedule to remain so rigid when he is out of town, they usually stay at momma's. His ex is a pain and she has pas'd the kids to death over the past six years of my dealing with them. She has done a wonderful job of making them dysfunctional.
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
I am 45 pounds overweight. I have ulcerative colitis/crohns. I have tried many different diets all the way to restricted food intake and NOTHING works. I feel like a bloated balloon. My self confidence is being greatly affected by this frustration.
Treatments
- Counting Calories Not Working
- Curves Not Working
- gained muscle mass but no weight loss, plus it is boring as hell and no child care.
- Eating Healthier Foods Somewhat Helpful
- still doing this, not helping
- Eat Less Not Working
- Herbalife Not Working
- Hoodia Not Working
- Makes me deathly sick.
- Jenny Craig Not Working
- Physical Exercise Not Working
- still no pounds lost
- Weight Watchers Not Working
Open Parenting Teenagers (12-18)
I have two bilological children ages 5 and 14. Two stepkids ages 11 and 13. My 14 yr. old bio and 13 yr. old step are making me crazy. I am at my wits end trying to "get along" with them. My SD has now decided she wants to stay fulltime with her mom. She and my DD do not get along with me or each other.
Treatments
- Patience Not Working
- They walk all over me whether I am assertive or not. They do not respect my authority.
Open Gallstones
My dad had over 100 stones and his gallbladder was gangrenouse when removed. He recently passed away. I am having pain in the area where the gallbladder is. My belly is very ditended and right under my ribcage is hard like a pregnancy. (I cannot haev babies anymore so that is not my problem)
Open Dementia
I lost my dad 4/12/2008. I am miserable since he died. My mom is 79 years old and has dementia. It is not in advanced stages yet. Need advice and support
Treatments
- Seroquel Working / Worked
- Helps with her bipolar disorder which she never was formally diagnosed. It seems to help with her wide range of mood swings.
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