Journal Entry for September 23, 2008
September 23, 2008 12:21pm
DevonB’s Profile
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DevonB
is feeling OK
Hoping I dont' get a flare over the thanksgiving weekend (Canada).
Recently: 7 discussion replies, 4 advice replies more …
About Me
Lesbian Mom to two boys 8 and 12 living with partner and have shared custody 50/50 with their dad (great relationship). I'm bipolar II, with an anxiety disorder. I suffer from chronic migraines (trying to get them under control), fibromyalgia (recently diagnosed), IBS-C, Asperger's Syndrome and am a recovering alcoholic. I don't want my problems to define me, though. I love my family and look for the little things in life to bring me joy. I try and bring meaning into my life by seeing people for who they are inside. I long for the moments when I'm feeling healthy, and try not to get down when I'm not. My partner is my biggest supporter. She understands all that I go through and carries it all with grace and compassion. My boys are my greatest source of wonder and joy. They teach me new things every day. Eventually, I would like to go back to school, I just don't know what to choose from there is so much that I would love to study and learn.
Interests
I enjoy refinishing furniture, woodwork (when there's time), I embroider, sew and help in the garden. I love reading and music, and playing video games with the family. I would like to learn how to swim well...all in good time!
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Recent Activity
Friday
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DevonB updated their status 9:33am
Hoping I dont' get a flare over the thanksgiving weekend (Canada).…
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Thursday
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DevonB replied to yaya1123’s request for advice about What do I do? in the Lesbian Relationship Challenges support group 4:42pm
Oh honey, I know your pain. I was married for 10 years and had two boys 6 & 9. I met this beautiful…
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DevonB replied to imstlme’s discussion post your time on board in the Fibromyalgia support group 1:25pm
My memory is so bad that I can't recall when I first found the board...probably at the end of last spring,…
Wednesday
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DevonB updated their status 12:14pm
In pain, but awake...and that's a bonus.…
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Journal Entry for August 22, 2008
August 22, 2008 9:58am
Had my last cigarette this morning. I'm at work and I dont' know how I'm going to last the day. It's my traditional smoke …
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And on I march...
August 19, 2008 4:47pm
Wow, I was put on iron supplements, and after about three weeks of taking them, WHAT a difference!
I haven't felt this good in a long, long …
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And One Day Later...
July 25, 2008 12:11pm
And I feel great!
The weather is wonderful, and the ache is gone. I had a minute migraine, but I'm good. I can't believe how …
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Weathering the weather
July 24, 2008 4:13pm
It's been overcast and rainy the last few days and I've been in pain. No migraines, thankfully, but my fibromyalgia is crazy.
I …
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thank you for replying to my post "time on board" I had to actually look at my profile to find out when I found this site! I had hopes to hear from those that do not post often so it was good to read your post. I hope you recieve the support you deserve and i wish you well.
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I love you angel girl! You are my one and only. Always. BG
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Hi. Many big hugs for you. Have a great week. StacyDianna
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Support Groups
Close Fibromyalgia
Just diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Never understood what was wrong with me.
Treatments
Close Alcoholism
2 years clean and sober. Trying to move on from just staying sober into life.
Treatments
- 12 Step Program Somewhat Helpful
- I felt resentful over the God issue constantly being in your face.
- AA Meetings Working / Worked
- Worked at the beginning, but too much god oriented content.
- Ativan Working / Worked
- Was very helpful in the beginning.
- Cold Turkey Working / Worked
- Just up one day and stopped. The only way to go.
- Trazodone Too Soon to Tell
- Am using to help with sleeping.
- Willpower Working / Worked
- In conjunction with AA meetings it helped.
Open Asperger Syndrome
Am self diagnosed AS. Relieved to know why I'm so different.
Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Have had IBS all my life. Dairy free diet, low-fat.
Treatments
- Colace Working / Worked
- Works well when constipated, since I can't take any laxative.
- High Fiber Diet Working / Worked
- Helps keep me regular. Sometimes irritates if too much.
- Peppermint Working / Worked
- Definately helps when I'm having pain.
Open Anxiety
Diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder a few years ago. Am taking Celexa which helps alot. However, I've made some big changes in my life, so that helps, too.
Treatments
Open Gay Parenting
I'm 40 and only came out 3 years ago. I have two boys from a marriage to a man, and live with my partner.
Open Lesbian Relationship Challenges
Came out at 37 after marriage and kids. Am living with partner for almost three years with 50/50 custody of kids.
Open Migraine Headaches
Treatments
- Axert Considering
- Haven't taken it yet.
- Caffeine Somewhat Helpful
- It is occasionally helpful in minor situations
- Excedrin Somewhat Helpful
- I'm assuming this is ibuprofen...it helps with minor migraines.
- Fiorinol Working / Worked
- I took it many years ago and it was lovely.
- Topamax Not Working
- Took it and it didn't work, and it caused short term memory loss, slurred speech, and loss of coordination.
- Tylenol Not Working
- It doesn't touch my migraines.
Open Menopause
I'm entering perimenopause and my partner is in it.
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
I never had a real problem with weight until I was put on Zoloft. I gained 60 lbs over six years. I now have high cholesterol and am tired of carrying this weight. I don't even know how to start.
Treatments
- Weight Watchers Working / Worked
- It worked and lost 50 lbs, but I started a desk job and put it ALL back on.
Open Parenting Teenagers (12-18)
I have a 12 year old who is a wonderful kid. He's extremly tall for his age.
Open Chronic Pain
I suffer from Fibromyalgia and am in constant pain.
Treatments
- TENS Somewhat Helpful
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