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    About Me

    i am a writer, this is my passion. i learned just about everything i know from my dad. i went to college (psychology)...however he was the best teacher i ever had. politics is another of my pet passions. i believe people should live and let live, and some should learn to zip the lip..i believe this in a big way!!! i have a beautiful 29 yr old daughter, married for 8 yrs, and a wonderful grandson, 10 mos old. i went to college in mass . i was and still am a hippie, liberal democrat, and darn proud of it. 8*)

    Interests

    writing, politics, psychology, true crime books, ww2 history, philosophy, dogs, movies, the beach, stars(the ones in the sky), paleontology.

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    • Journal Entry for June 4, 2008

      Mood June 4, 2008 7:41pm

      today was a good day. woke up freeling good, not tired. had a great day with the baby,,boyfriend is sober,but  sooo jealous.

      i.ll bee seeing him …

    • Journal Entry for May 29, 2008

      Mood May 29, 2008 8:56am

      my past is extremly painful and embbarrising for me  it is something i try not to remember..my boyfreinf continuously brings it up, aand is …
    • controling boyfriend

      Mood May 20, 2008 12:14pm

      i always pick  the same type of man. controling, angry, and alcoholic...as a psych major,,yes i can figure it out..but how do i break this …

    • mothers day blues

      Mood May 13, 2008 11:05am

      well, this mothers day i tried not to remember mom is dead.what a crummy thing o die on mothers day and your birthday.......i  quesss it only …
    • childish

      Mood May 12, 2008 10:44am

      i am so childish. i am 56 and can do almost nothing for myself. it is embarresing and frustrating. i have never lived by myself, something i want so …

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      Easier said then done, but don't feel bad ! :)

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      let it flow!

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      Thank you. :)

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      From sistergal2 Friday

      You are sooooooooo welcome! We all walk in very similar shoes in the Forum but just don't realize we are all more alike than not! Hugs, Frances

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      From sistergal2 July 16

      Howdy! Good to hear that your e-mail is working like it should. I am having a bad fibro day today -- did too much yesterday along with the unpacking which takes me forever due to chronic fatigue. Just wanted to stop by and say hello and wish you a great day! Hugs, Frances

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    Goal End Date is Oct 9, 08 77 more days.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Anxiety

      i have had anxiety mixed with depression ever since i can remember. it got progressivly worse after i gave birth to my daughter. it was a toxic pregnancy. i was however brought up in a violent household..and feel this was the biggest contributing factor in my anxiety. i see a psychiatrist, and take meds, and have been for a long while.

      Treatments

      Atarax Working / Worked
      BuSpar Working / Worked
      Klonopin Not Working
      Luvox Not Working
      Paxil Working / Worked
      currently using for deppression
      Remeron Working / Worked
      made me eat like pacwoman
      Trazodone Working / Worked
      walked like i was drunk
      Valium Working / Worked
      works the best for anxiety
      Xanax Working / Worked
      worked but became seriously addicted
      Zoloft Working / Worked
      felt as though there was air in my head
    • Close Codependency

      i am a people pleaser to the max..i am codependant with every man i have been with. also i am co dependant with my daufgter,,and this creates terrible anxiety

      Treatments

      \"Codependent No More\" Working / Worked
      fabulous book,however i need to read the same passeges over and over
    • Open ADHD / ADD

      i am 56 and just been diagnosed. like most, now in my later years, the stuff from my youth makes sense.

      Treatments

      Research Working / Worked
      i always stay knowledgable about my illnesses and meds
      Ritalin Working / Worked
      i love this, it works like aa charm..helps with concentration, and finally i get things done.
    • Open Bipolar Disorder

      i am such a multifaceted person its wonderful i take 300 mgs seroquel at night so that sometimes i do get some sleep

      Treatments

      Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
      i did this for quite a few weeks..i found it very helpfull, then like all helpfull things,,,the grant was taken away,,,,
      Geodon Working / Worked
      liked this at first,, but my muscles started to lock on me....got off of that quickly
      Lamictal Working / Worked
      i actually licked this , but my last doc took me off of it
      Lithium Working / Worked
      gave me uncontrolable ,lets just say i was in the ladies room alot.
      Risperdal Working / Worked
      hated this....couldnt stay still for a second...it eas terribly uncomfortable
      Seroquel Working / Worked
      love this...the best for sleep
      Topamax Working / Worked
      this was excellent. but i am on medicaid and unfortunately topomax was taken off of medicaid,,the cost400
      Wellbutrin Working / Worked
      gave me slammin anxiety
    • Open Shyness

      i wish i knew what it is i am so afraid of...success or falure..and why would i be ashamed of success? i am completely befuddled...

      Treatments

      DailyStrength Working / Worked
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Self-esteem Working / Worked
      my name is doormat glad to meet you
      Socializing Working / Worked
      hate to socialize and i always find myself with the same type of fella...controllong and somewhat verbnal abusive
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