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    About Me

    "Love is not finding a perfect person, love is finding an imperfect person perfect." Allison, you are my imperfect perfect... **************************************************************************************************** I was recently diagnosed with major depression but I feel as if I've had it all my life, and have discussed so with my doctor for almost a year. My Mother always told me it was in my head so I never thought to seek treatment. Also, I'm a lesbian, and my coming-out story to my parents is one for the books, so I believe that has added to the depression as well. Recently, my girlfriend of four years left me because she "didn't love me anymore, " and that's when I bit the bullet, rebelled against my mother, and called my doctor. She prescribed me Lexapro and I know it is working. The side effects aren't harsh, so I don't mind living through them. So anyway, that's my story. I've gotten to know some wonderful people (most especially my Allison!!!!) and I'm also here as a support for anyone who wants to talk. This is a great online community and I'm so honored to be a part of it. :) **************************************************************************************************** "I hope someday somebody wants to hold you for 20 minutes straight. All they do is wrap you up in their arms without an ounce of selfishness to it." *Your* day has come :)

    Interests

    Literature and reading (books are my passion, and my major, Library Science, is there to prove it :P), theater, film, anything "culturally enhancing" lol :), outdoors (not really many activities but I love being outside - especially at a lake or in the mountains), camping, animals (especially dogs and horses), and many other things! Just ask!

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    85 %

    Goal End Date is Jul 31, 08 21 days ago.
    Current Weight (Lbs)
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    Goal End Date is Dec 1, 08 102 more days.
    Goal Completed on Aug 8, 08
    Goal Completed on Jul 1, 08
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    • Close Depression
      : Clinical (Major) Depression

      I was diagnosed with major depression and anxiety after my (now ex) girlfriend left me because she "wasn't in love with me anymore." Although, my doctor and I had been discussing depression as something I was experiencing in my life before this happened. However, when I was dumped, I became suicidal, and my doctor put me on Lexapro. It's really helped and I feel better as a person. Hopefully I won't need it for long. :)

      Treatments

      Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Considering
      Lexapro Working / Worked
      It's been doing wonders for my emotions, and I am beginning to feel like myself again. I've been on it for a little over two weeks, and haven't had many side effects. It's been great.
      Psychotherapy Too Soon to Tell
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      My Mom and my best friends are great. And DS has been wonderful!
    • Close Lesbian Relationship Challenges

      I started dating a woman in 2005, although I had known I was gay for a few years before in secret. I thought I was in love, but I was realized it was really for companionship. She left me because "she didn't love me anymore." We are amicable, but my world took quite a blow. However, now, I am so in love with someone new and better for me, and I can't wait to spend my life with her.

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      Lexapro Working / Worked
      I was diagnosed with major depression by my doctor due to suicidal thoughts and not feeling different since Day 1 of the breakup. My doctor and I were discussing depression before my girlfriend left me but I was so thrown by the breakup that it triggered the major depression.
    • Open Diabetes Type 1

      I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when I had just turned 5 years old, and have been living with it now for almost 18 years.

      Treatments

      Diabetic Diet Working / Worked
      Have been on one since day one.
      Humalog Working / Worked
      I have been on Humalog for almost ten years and it works wonders.
      Insulin (Regular and NPH) Working / Worked
      I have been on NPH my whole experience as a diabetic and it still knocks the socks off.
      Insulin Pump Considering
      Waiting for my new benefits to kick in at my new job, then I will be discussing a pump with my doctor.
    • Open Breakups & Divorce

      Treatments

      Love Working / Worked
      My family and friends have given me extra love and support through my breakup and it has helped immensely.
      Pets Working / Worked
      My dog has been my cuddle buddy and licks the tears off my face.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Support Groups Working / Worked
      DS has been wonderful
      Talking Working / Worked
      Lexapro Working / Worked
      I had mild depression before my breakup but that event triggered major clinical depression and I have been put on Lexapro to treat it. I hope to not have to be on it too long unless my doctor feels its doing more good.
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