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    About Me

    You could probably spend 5 minutes with me and write a better description of me than I could! My head is not with me most of the time.

    Interests

    My main interests are found in nature, can't dig city life. It's just confusion and pollution everywhere! Give me mountains, rivers and the sea! I am dedicated to spiritual growth and creating betterment within a world where suffering is too abundant. There is something better than this rat race of an existence and I'm gonna find it! Finding this happiness I hear about would be nice... I do remember it. I enjoy music of almost any kind, as long as it is has a good vibe. I am very partial to Bob Marley, though. I like hanging' with good company and enjoying the simple things.

  • Recent Activity

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    • hiimblake wrote a journal entry updating 2 goals 3:23pm

      Well, I haven't written because everything has slowly but steadily improved and I have found it a…  

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  • Journal

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      Mood October 9, 2008 3:23pm

      Well, I haven't written because everything has slowly but steadily improved and I have found it a better use of time to be away from the computer …
    • Journal Entry for July 29, 2008

      Mood July 29, 2008 1:17pm

    • Good, but...

      Mood July 7, 2008 7:30pm

      In general everything has been improving steadily. I have been able to drive some again and bike or walk everyday. It seems this small lonely world …

    • Another song that gets me thru

      Mood June 28, 2008 2:12am

      Song by Mr. Music himself - BM

       

      Chances are we're gonna leave now Sorry for the victim now Though my days are filled with sorrow I see years …

    • Can't keep us down!

      Mood June 11, 2008 5:46pm

      Yes, me friend, We deh pon street again. Yes, me friend, me good friend, Dem say we free again. …

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    • High Five

      From KeyanaBlake August 21

      I did.. but I came back. lol!! I missed yall' 2 much lol!!!

    • Hug

      From KeyanaBlake August 17

      I MISS YOU HOSS!!!

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      From fnarfnar August 8

      Glad to see you're steadily -if slowly- improving. I walked about a quarter of a mile down to a local school and shot hoops today... I'm working on the light exercise thing, building very slowly and with lots of stretching. I hope to be on a bike soon! How has your last month been?

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      From SockIt2Ya July 29

      Eh man glad to hear you r well. I am still all messed and the last doc visit did nothing but the one I am seeing in September is the one I think I need to see. Later bro

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      From puppylove221 July 13

      hi

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  • Goals

    Progress

    75 %

    Goal End Date is Sep 10, 08 31 days ago.

    Progress

    0 %

    Goal End Date is Dec 21, 08 72 more days.
    Goal Completed on Oct 9, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

      The short of it is that I've been sick since 09/07 with acute onset CFS and what I now recognize as PTSD. I was bit by a spider while jogging up a mountain and was left immobilized for over an hour before someone found me. I tried to go on with life as usual but found I could not because of overwhelming physical symptoms that only worsened with each day. I became bed bound for nearly 2 months and lost 40 unnecessary pounds before beginning my slow steady climb back to health, which I'm still on.

      Treatments

      Klonopin Working / Worked
      Well, it helped at first. The symptoms were so severe and came seemingly out of nowhere. About 1/2mg just knocked me out, which felt good. Over time I was able to tolerate less and less til finally I had to stop altogether, which was probably good considering the addictive nature of the drug.
    • Close Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

      After being immobilized by a spider bite while hiking, and developing CFIDS and all the ramifications of that condition, I have developed MANY fears and general anxiety, even panic at times. I also came to realize that even before getting hit with CFIDS I avoided certain aspects of life due to deep hurt from childhood crap. Anyway, it is time, and a must if I am going to recover 100% from CFS to deal with these fears.

      Treatments

      Music Working / Worked
      Always a help!
      Reading Working / Worked
      Just began reading on this condition, as I only just came to realize I was struggling with this.
      Talking Somewhat Helpful
      It always helps to get things outa your head, especially if distorted thoughts are interfering with living your life. Talk only goes so far...
      Zoloft Considering
      Need to know more about adverse side effects and statistics...
    • Open Anxiety

      I always had a some anxiety, mostly in social situations but it was never enough to keep me from anything. Then I became very ill following a spider bite. I developed severe CFS and was too ill to leave the house or even my bed for months. I lost contact with almost everyone. I'm getting better physically, but now that I've been mostly housebound for almost a year everything causes severe anxiety. I have trouble being out of the house and have trouble breathing sometimes from constant anxiety!

      Treatments

      Acupuncture Working / Worked
      Has helped with somewhat, mostly with other symptoms not related to anxiety.
      Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
      Breathwork Somewhat Helpful
      Helps for the time I'm doing it, but not long lasting.
      BuSpar Not Working
      Only taking 15mg... below a therapeutic dose because any more was causing worse insomnia.
      Klonopin Working / Worked
      At the beginning of my illness panic attacks were a regular occurrence and these would knock me out, but my body didn't tolerate them after a while.
      Meditation Working / Worked
      Is helpful, my bad for not being consistent.
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      Keeps me from being depressed, but not helpful for anxiety.
    • Open Vegetarians & Vegans

      Treatments

      Vitamin B12 Working / Worked
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