Overwhelmed and scared
August 13, 2008 7:56am
I am so sick of doctors. My doctor that I have been going to for the last 7 years just doesn't seem to care anymore. I think he has …
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chrichie
is feeling Bad
It is the 1 year anniversary of my grandma's death and I am feeling sad
About Me
I am a 35 year old mother of two, ages 10 and 11. I have been married for 14 years. I am studying to be a special ed and elementary ed teacher. I am hoping my experiences will enable me to help kids in similar situations.
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August 19
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chrichie wrote a discussion post in the Bereavement support group: One year anniversary 4:43am
This is the same as my journal entry, but I realized after I wrote it that I wanted to share with others.…
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chrichie replied to H.W.’s discussion post Resentment in the Bereavement support group 4:16am
I can't even imagine how hard it would be to lose a child. I have been trying to cope with the loss of…
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chrichie updated their status 4:04am
It is the 1 year anniversary of my grandma's death and I am feeling sad…
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chrichie changed their mood to Bad 4:04am
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chrichie replied to their request for advice about Help! I feel alone in the Fibromyalgia support group 4:03am
I am not taking Lyrica. I have thought about it because I know my fibro is not under control right now.…
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July 23, 2008 7:38am
I am 35 years old and have been married to a wonderful man for almost 14 years (July 30). We have two beautiful daughters who re 10 and 11. I …
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Hi Chrichie just wanted to welcome you to DS. You will find allot of really nice and caring people here. Take care always gentle hugs
I’m With You
Hey again Chrichie!! Hope you get to read my post from your message. I wanted to give you my e-mail addy, as well as my IM info--my door is always open, so don't feel alone, ok???!!! My e-mail addy: pkersich@nycap.rr.com {Patty} IM info: MSN: pkersich and AOL: misswillieray I look foward to hearing from you!!!
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Good morning! My therapist charted my fibro and all the fibro-related issues and told me I averaged two good days a year. So pls know your husband has no idea of your physical pain and its resulting mental and emotional pain. I recently began taking the first fibro-approved medication Lyrica and fortunately, I have been able to tolerate the side effects and am coping better. The good results outweigh the bad and that is the guideline the doctors use when prescribing any med for us. If you would like to write, I would be happy to share what I have learned so far. I have a brain tumor and it was my NEUROLOGIST/Neurosurgeon who helped me with numbness in my toes, feet along with the swelling and pain resulting from a particular nerve dysfunction. The doctors who dismiss fibro do so because they don't know what to do and are not man/woman to admit it. Take care and good luck. My email is: texassusan@yahoo.com (P.S. I have had 16 surgeries and (none on my feet) but it was my feet that put me on the sidelines for life!! Do not allow anyone to dismiss this lightly.
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Thank you - I look forward to being your friend
I’m With You
I have written a small book for those who have lost loved ones. It may be just what you need at this time. I give it as a gift to people at this site. Would you like a copy? If so, let me know where I can mail it. You can check me out at my page, "Denita".
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Support Groups
Close Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
I have PTSD as a result of a very dramatic childhood. I saw my mom beaten repeatedly for more than 5 years, was molested at 11, saw my mom having sex with many different men (often in the same room as me), was homeless for about 6 weeks, and just generally saw and did a lot of things a child shouldn't even be aware of. I know I didn't have it as bad as many people but I am having trouble dealing with it just the same.
Treatments
- EMDR Too Soon to Tell
- I have only had two sessions but it seems to be helping. I am remembering some details that I had totally buried. I hope it works.
- Talking Working / Worked
- It is helpful to talk but I haven't found a support group in my area. I am not giving up looking for one but I would like to add that to my treatment.
Close Bipolar Disorder
I was diagnosed with Type 2 Bipolar Disorder and PTSD a few weeks ago after repeated suicide attempts. I am still trying to come to terms with how I feel about it. My husband and daughters are also having trouble trying undestanding my illnesses and what it means for our life together.
Treatments
- Celexa Working / Worked
- It helps but I use it primarily for my fibromyalgia.
- Group Therapy Working / Worked
- I had group therapy in the hospital and found it very helpful. I am still looking for a group to join outside the hospital which is why I decided to join this group.
- Lamictal Too Soon to Tell
- I think it is too soon to tell if this is working. I have only been on it for 3 weeks. I have been having trouble finding words when I am speaking and this can be very frustrating.
- Zyprexa Working / Worked
- I am on Zyprexa for now, but will be changed to Abilify after I am on a theraputic dose of Lamictal. I think I may be allergic to it because I itch all over after I take it.
Open Fibromyalgia
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia about 4 years ago. I have had trouble keeping jobs because of it. I have also just been diagnosed with Type 2 Bipolar Disorder and PTSD. I feel like I have reached the end of my rope and I am hoping that being in a group like this with others who understand what it is like to live with Fibromyalgia will help me to deal with it better.
Treatments
- Acupuncture Working / Worked
- I had a few sessions of accupuncture and it seemed to help but the office closed and I haven't gone to a new provider yet.
- Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
- This can really help me. In our house we opted for a jetted bath tub in the master bath. When I have a really bad day, getting in the tub for a while relaxes me and makes the pain less bad.
- Cyclobenzaprine Working / Worked
- This is currently part of a 3 medicine cocktail I am taking and it does help. The first couple of weeks it made me very sleepy so I always take it at night.
- Cymbalta Not Working
- Cymbalta did not help me. I was on it for eight months and my depression from the pain worsened and my pain was also worse while I was on it.
- Heat Working / Worked
- This works well for relaxing stiff muscles. I take my heating pad on all my trips to help me sleep.
- Neurontin Working / Worked
- This is the second medication in the cocktail I am taking. I am on Neurontin at the maximum dose and have been since I was diagnosed. I think that my body has developed a tolerance for it because I am feeling worse for the first time in years.
- Ultram Not Working
- Utlram didn't help me. I don't think it even took the edge off for me.
- Celexa Working / Worked
- This is the third pill of the cocktail I am taking. I have been on it for 6 months and it does help the depression.
Open Bereavement
Type: Loss of a RelativeWithin the last year, I lost my grandparents on my father's side. They raised me at least half of my childhood and we remained close throughout my life. Grandma died on August 18, 2007 from two strokes she had one day apart in late May. Grandpa died on the day after his birthday January 15, 2008. He lived for a very long time with the illnesses that go hand in hand with working in a Uranium mine. Gran
Treatments
- Crying Somewhat Helpful
- I often feel better after crying. I just wish I wouldn't cry so much. Once I start I have a very hard time stopping.
- Grief Counseling Somewhat Helpful
- I have been seeing a grief counselor, but it doesn't feel like enough. The best thing about it is that I can talk to someone who hasn't been affected personally by their deaths.
- Keeping Busy Working / Worked
- I had a difficult job working with children with Autism which kept me mentally and physically busy for 8 hours out of the day which helped.
- Music Working / Worked
- I find singing very loudly in the car to my favorite songs while cryng often gives me a good release.
- Pets Working / Worked
- My pets give me a lot of comfort. We have 2 cats, a ferret, a turtle, and a hamster.
- Reading Working / Worked
- Reasing a good book helps me with almost anything.
- Remembering Somewhat Helpful
- I have so many constant reminders about my grandparents around my house that I can't help but remember them. Sometimes it helps. Sometimes it is too overwhelming and I cry a lot.
- Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
- My family and friends hav been great. I get frustrated though that I seem to be more affected by this than others. They get comfort from the knowledge that my grandparents aren't suffering anymore. I just miss them.
- Talking Working / Worked
- I talk about my grief and my grandparents a lot. Most times it helps, but sometimes it sends me a little deeper into depression.
- Time Not Working
- It hasn't quite been a year since Grandma passed so it may be too soon to say that time is not helping. I see others in my family moving on and leading a normal life and think that I should be there too. Unfortunately, I am not there.
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