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    • latrommi wrote a journal entry: School "Troubles" 10:59pm

      I'm in the 8th week of my 2nd term in college. It's been stressful, but I've learned a lot.…  

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    November 4

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    • School "Troubles"

      Mood December 2, 2008 10:59pm

      I'm in the 8th week of my 2nd term in college.  It's been stressful, but I've learned a lot.  I don't mean just what …

    • Going Back to College

      Mood November 4, 2008 8:18pm

      I went back to college this summer.  I'm going after my bachelor's degree in Web Design and Multimedia from Westwood College …

    • It's Official...

      Mood August 11, 2008 4:56pm

      ...I'm actually in a size 22 pants.    And for those who don't know, that means that I've lost 2 pant sizes.  And I'm …

    • Beginning To Look Like A Clown

      Mood August 5, 2008 9:24pm

      My clothes have become quite baggy lately.  It sort of looks like I'm wearing clown clothes.  Except that I'm not.  And with …

    • Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired

      Mood July 13, 2008 2:55am

      I posted something in my group Targets No More.  But I wanted to say something here as well.  First the link to the post:  …

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    • Close Epilepsy & Seizures

      I'm a person who has epilepsy, depression, and PTSD. And I'm looking for a way to help me get my life back.

      Treatments

      Depakote Working / Worked
      It worked for awhile. but i didn't like the side effects. (sorry, it's been awhile...can't remember them.)
      Dilantin Not Working
      don't remember. I was 8 when I started taking it. and 10 when I stopped.
      Lamictal Not Working
      found I was allergic to it.
      Tegretol Not Working
      still had seizures.
      Topamax Not Working
      made me insane/changed my personality 180 degrees.
      Zonegran Working / Worked
      so far so good.
    • Close Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

      I have PTSD, depression, and epilepsy.

      Treatments

      Art Working / Worked
      Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
      it helps a lot.
      Music Working / Worked
      Reading Working / Worked
      Supportive Care Working / Worked
      it helps a lot.
      Talking Working / Worked
      Writing Working / Worked
    • Open Panic Attacks

      I have PTSD, depression, and epilepsy.

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      so far so good.
      Writing Working / Worked
      Keeps me from going completely insane.
    • Open Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I have PTSD, depression and epilepsy.

      Treatments

      Prozac Working / Worked
      I'm finally off of it.
      Writing Working / Worked
      It helps me from going completely insane.
    • Open Career Changes

      Spent 7 years as a computer programmer. Had to leave my job due to hostile work environment. Now I'm not sure if I want to go back into that field.

    • Open Stress Management

      I'm trying to find ways to deal with stress so that it doesn't influence my life in the wrong way and doesn't cause my siezures to act up.

      Treatments

      Music Working / Worked
      It only seems to work when I'm not interrupted.
      Patience Not Working
      I get inpatient to quickly.
      Physical Exercise Too Soon to Tell
      Just started to take walks. So, we'll see how this works out.
    • Open HPV

      Found out that I had abnormal cells and was HPV + in Dec '07. Was a bit freaked out due to family history of cervical cancer.

      Treatments

      Colposcopy Working / Worked
      Got told that I had mildly abnormal cells.
    • Open Fitness Goals
      Type: Improve overall fitness

      I'm not in good shape and having trouble getting in shape. So, thought a support group might help.

      Treatments

      Dancing Considering
      Not sure the type to do that will best fit me. Still looking into it.
    • Open Healthy Eating

      I not only need to get into better shape, but I need to start eating healthier. Thought it would be a bit easier with support.

      Treatments

      Physical Exercise Somewhat Helpful
      It would be more helpful if I was able to stick with it.
      Eating Healthier Foods Somewhat Helpful
      I keep going off the wagon with this one.
    • Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

      latrommi hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Codependency

      latrommi hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Family Issues

      latrommi hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Sexual Abuse

      latrommi hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Female

      latrommi hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Bullying

      I am a former Target of a bully at work. Now after 4 years, I'm starting to go back to school so that I can go back to work.

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I still have to go see my counselor every now and then but it helps to come here on DS as well.
    • Open Time Management

      I'm a full-time college student (online college). I seem to have the tendency to make what I do the priority in my life instead of balancing things. Time Mangagement is something I really like to learn to do.

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