I survived
September 4, 2008 7:29pm
I made this video and put it on youtube. I just want everyone to know what happened, and make sure people ask for help. Have a safety …
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CherieS
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"I dun't know aboot yuoo, boot I vuoold hafe taken zee bloo pill!"
Recently: 2421 hugs given, 673 hugs received more …
About Me
Hello my name is Cherie and I'm addicted to hugging. I love to randomly hug people. I have depression, anxiety, agoraphobia, and IBS. Fun times. Aside from that I laugh at myself every chance I get. I'm blessed with three really great kids and supportive friends and family. I talk to much. hee hee. I try not to ever swear. I dont judge people. I live on guilt. Just havent been able to let go of that demon yet. Hoping to. I can no longer work and sleeping has become a very hard task to manage. I do wake up in the am and dont take naps. Have given up on returning to a "normal" life.But I'm anything but ordinary. : )
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Boxing, go karting, cooking, meeting new people, reading.
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I am back to work at the cafe,, sooo I got your back,,have a good one..
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thank you i could use talking to sometimes mekko
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YaaaaY cheris back!! whats up hon??
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Dear Cherie, What? You have too much to live for. If you need to reach out, I am here and want to offer up myself as another safety net for you. I love your words of inspiration and your mystique. I am here for you!
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i had suicidal thoughts but made it to hospital
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Close Depression
I have suffered from depression for most of my life beginning at about the age of 13. I have used alternative methods for my depression until May of 2007. At that time I started taking an antidepressant. I also see a therapist and use CBT, and coping skills to get myself thru difficult times.
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- Found it hard to have a set time and day to work on my anxiety and depression. The CBT class was aimed at anxiety. The class itself brought on anxiety.
- Positive Thinking Not Working
- even in happy times i find myself depressed. these seem opposite but life's events are happy and I am happy with the people in my life, but have a general feeling of depression.
- Prozac Somewhat Helpful
- No side effects noted
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- helpful in finding underlying problems from my past that I have yet to work thru.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Depends on the person. Some help, some are more harm than good.
Close Anxiety
I noticed my anxiety in Jan 07 ask for help from my primary doctor in May 07 and was not given any help other than referal to a therapist. Starting taking anti-anxiety medication in Oct 07. My anxiety level has improved greatly, but still stuggle with it.
Treatments
- Ativan Somewhat Helpful
- stopped using as I wanted something long term such as coping skills to rely on
- Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
- breathing helps during panic attacks.
- Breathwork Working / Worked
- Helps during panic attacks.
- Klonopin Working / Worked
- Definately makes my brain slow down. If I dont take my medication my speech and thoughts become very rapid and I become very anxious and can not sit still or sleep.
- Positive Thinking Not Working
- used positive affirmation statements. work in the short term, but not successful in the long term.
Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Just possibly diagnosed with IBS on 7/14. Been suffering on and off for at least six months.
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Too Soon to Tell
- cant tell what is affecting me and what is not.
- High Fiber Diet Not Working
- oh well works too well
Open High Blood Pressure
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- lowered salt intake
- Dyazide Working / Worked
- worked but had to stop due to IBS
Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
CherieS hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Families & Friends Of Addicts
Have an incredible amount of respect for anyone struggling with addiction.
Treatments
- Al-Anon Working / Worked
- My dad stopped drinking on May 25, 1961. He stayed sober til the day he died in 1990. He remained active in AA til the end. I have attended thousands of AA meetings in my lifetime.
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