justkeepswimming’s Profile

Open Family Issues

My family isn't bad really. It's just my mother and I have so many issues that I'm not sure can be worked out at this point. I've always felt like the lower priority weather I am or not. It's hard to talk to her about things like my past because she either doesn't believe me or doesn't care. At least thats how I feel. My family doesn't understand me - they think they do but I hide a lot more than they know.

Treatments

Meditation Working / Worked

Open Endometriosis

I've really had it for a long time but I was diagnosed about 2 years ago. It's so painful all the time and on top of that i'm trying not to let it hurt my marriage... It really destroys a sex life - thats for sure. The hard part is that he doesn't always understand. I dont want to ruin something that used to be so great before, ya know. I've gone through hormone treatments which changes my mood and thank god for this - i have no more periods since im taking depo shots for pain. How do i cope?

Treatments

Laser Surgery Somewhat Helpful

Well the surgery sucked - it was a hard recovery but a lot of the scar tissue was removed. most of it had to stay at the risk of damaging the other organs. i might need another surgery eventually.

NuvaRing Not Working

this actually made it much worse for me. i had to stop using it.

Ortho Evra Not Working

this didnt really change anthing honestly. the side effects weren't all that great either.

Provera Working / Worked

this is the most helpful so far. i dont have periods which i love and it takes the edge off the pain. im always popping midol though and i swear its eating up my stomach. i think this is the best treatment right now.

Surgery Somewhat Helpful

Open Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

I've had this ever since I can remember and it's a pain in the butt! I suffer from eating disorders and i ended up in the hospital for not eating enough. i hate living with hypoglycemia but im trying to understand it and get past its annoyances and get past the whole not eating thing as well.

Open Dizziness & Vertigo

WELL, I've been living with this for a while now and it's soooo annoying. People don't really understand so it's hard but looking at a computer too long, watching tv, sitting too close at movie theatres - everything makes me sick. it's very frustrating. i feel like a freak but thank god theres a support group with this - i honestly feel alone.

Treatments

Antivert Working / Worked

it works but it's expensive since i dont have insurance right now.

Dramamine Somewhat Helpful

sometimes it helps, sometimes it doesnt.

Open Families & Friends of Gays & Lesbians

WELL, My mom is gay, my best friend is Bisexual, I was undecided but now I'm married so i guess that means im decided. The way I describe myself is a free spirit who excepts real love from wherever it comes from. Anyways, I understand how it can change a life and I definately have a lot of love for people who have to deal with haters who don't understand.

Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

Treatments

Counting Calories Too Soon to Tell

Eating Healthier Foods Not Working

Eat Less Working / Worked

Hoodia Not Working

Physical Exercise Too Soon to Tell