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sugarbaker01’s Profile

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    About Me

    I am a 39 year old waiting for a divorce. I am living with my fiancee and his dog. I graduated from Mount Saint Mary College with a degree in Accounting. I have an older brother that I do not speak to and a younger brother that I get along with very well. My mom and her boyfriend live 20 minutes away from me as do my dad and my stepmom.

    Interests

    I enjoy baking, making crafts, making jewelry, reading and collecting Stephen King books, spending time with family and friends, spending time with my fiance, reading self-help books, and taking dance classes.

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    • Can't believe what they said

      Mood August 28, 2008 12:25pm

      I can't believe what my parents said to me.  I had decided to go back to school to try to get off of disability and found out that I would …

    • Figuring out my triggers

      Mood July 8, 2008 11:30am

      I've been going through some major mood swings lately and haven't been able to figure out why.  It's been going on for a couple of …

    • Feeling rather blah

      Mood July 1, 2008 2:16pm

      I'm feeling rather blah again today.  I met my mom for breakfast today since she goes in late and that was nice.  I don't get to …

    • Feeling down today

      Mood June 25, 2008 1:03pm

      I'm feeling down today.  I just posted another topic for discussion and got very little feedback, as usual.  I feel like DS is another …

    • Feeling very anxious

      Mood June 18, 2008 5:26am

      I am feeling very anxious - I have a job interview tomorrow and I am getting myself quite nervous about it.  I woke up just before 4am this …

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      From lopeznewmexico Wednesday

      hello there! thanks!

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      From lopeznewmexico Tuesday

      good morning! guess what! praise God! my cousin started breathing on his own! its a miracle! i cried and rejoice! and threw my hands up and did a little dance, thankyou so much for your prayers! glory glory!

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      From lopeznewmexico Monday

      thankyou very much! its so kind of you!

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      From Testycatlady Monday

      Thank you so much for your kindness. HUGS!

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      From Mizzie October 3

      We all look forward to sharing lots of laughs with you in Club Funny Bone! Lots of giggles shared there! Every smile helps! xoxo

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    • Close Codependency

      Treatments

      CoDA Too Soon to Tell
      \"Codependent No More\" Somewhat Helpful

    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder five years ago and it has dramatically changed my life. I can no longer function the way that I used to. I am no longer able to work in my chosen field of Accounting and am working for my father. My husband left me because he couldn't deal with my illness, basically because he lost his meal ticket. I am very fortunate though, I met a man who is willing to accept me as I am, with my illness and all. He doesn't view it as an illness.

      Treatments

      Celexa Not Working
      Celexa only worked for a short time for me.
      Geodon Working / Worked
      I take Geodon for my Insomnia and it works fairly well.
      Lexapro Not Working
      Lexapro only worked for a short time for me.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Psychotherapy is working quite well for me. I see my therapist every two weeks and she is wonderful.
      Seroquel Not Working
      I took Seroquel for my Insomnia and I gained 50 lbs. in a month. Needless to say I was not very happy with it.
      Trazodone Working / Worked
      I took Trazodone for my Insomnia and it worked beautifully. I had to stop taking it when I went on the EMSAM patch for my depression as you can't be on two anti-depressants at the same time. I miss Trazodone because it worked so well for me.
      Wellbutrin Not Working
      Wellbutrin only worked for a short time for me.
      Writing Working / Worked
      I find that journaling is a very useful tool and I sometimes forget to do it. I have to use it more often.

    • Open Fibromyalgia

      I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2001 when I was 32 years old. It keeps getting worse but I guess I'm just used to being in pain all of the time. I take a painkiller called Mobic at night and take Lyrica in the morning and at night. To try and keep the Fibro at bay I take two dance classes a week but they are both on the same night - Ballet and Hip Hop. By the time I am done with the classes my legs are screaming. The Fibro seems to have settled in my legs. Nothing really helps.

      Treatments

      Acupuncture Not Working
      I tried Acupuncture and couldn't finish the treatment because it was too painful.
      Lyrica Working / Worked
      I'm not really sure if the Lyrica is helping or not. The pain is always there.
      TENS Working / Worked
      I use my TENS unit every once in a while on my shoulders. It helps a little bit.
      Lidoderm Working / Worked
      The Lidocaine Patch helps for a little while where it is placed. It is only a temporary fix.

    • Open Anxiety

      I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder five years ago. I currently take .5mg of Klonopin three times a day and it seems to be working. I also suffer from Major Depressive Disorder. The two illnesses seem to go hand in hand. I seem to have a handle on them for now. That can change in the next five minutes though.

      Treatments

      Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
      See what I wrote under Breathwork.
      Breathwork Working / Worked
      I use breathing techniques whenever I am having an anxiety attack. I try walking up and down the stairs, going for a walk, deep breathing exercises, and they all work for me.
      Meditation Not Working
      I am not able to meditate - my mind can never go blank.
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      I try Positive Thinking but it is very hard to do when you are a Major Depressive. I keep trying though.
      Remeron Not Working
      This medication did not work for me. I gained weight on it.
      Trazodone Working / Worked
      This medication worked very well for me. I used it as a sleep aid. I had to stop using it when I went on EMSAM - an MAOI anti-depressant.

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