Journal Entry for July 9, 2008
July 9, 2008 11:02am
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Goal End Date is Aug 8, 08 66 days ago.
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brighteyesblue
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About Me
I am 28, almost 29, and trying to figure out what it is I want to do for the rest of my life. I have a law degree but still not sure if I want to practice law for the rest of my life. I want to have a healthy life...physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Maybe this forum will help me be more accountable to myself. I would love to meet and make new friends so if anyone would like to say hello please do!
Interests
Hiking, Running, Reading, Dachshunds, Learning new things and meeting new people
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My first Journal Entry
July 8, 2008 6:55pm
And so it begins. Maybe I will be able to make farily regular entries. That is my goal at least for now. I went to the gym this …
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Close Fitness Goals
brighteyesblue hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Close Depression Supporters
I have suffered with clinical depression for several years now. I am currently taking medication and undergoing therapy. Life has been pretty hectic lately and, as with most people, that make the symptoms of depression worse. I thought maybe I could gain some insight and support from this group and maybe help some other people along the way.
Treatments
- Crying Somewhat Helpful
- It can be helpful for a release but sometimes the hurt is too much to be fully relievedly just by crying.
- Talking Working / Worked
- In a professional setting and with friends. It helps me, although the effects are usually only temporary. I think I would go crazy if I had no one to talk to, one of the reasons I think this site is such a good idea.
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- It helps me work off some frustration and helps me sleep at night which is so important.
- Lamictal Too Soon to Tell
- It may be working for depression but the good news is that it is definitely working for an impinged nerve I have in my shoulder which is a great side effect!
- Topamax Working / Worked
- It works for me but it does hinder in mental processes which is a real drawback. However I have been unable to find a suitable alternative to manage my mood swings.
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- It helps with mood stability.
Open Self-Injury
My earliest memory of SI was when I was four years old. I remember not being able color within the lines and being so upset with myself that I locked myself in a closet and banged my head against the walls as hard as I could. I never stopped injuring from that point on. SI is one of the only ways I know how to cope. I feel like a failure, so I punish myself, just like a parent would punish a child for doing something bad.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- It helps me to SI less often, but has never completely stopped it.
- Talking Somewhat Helpful
- It works, except in the heat of the SI. Once I have started, nothing can stop me until I am done.
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