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MickeyOsw’s Profile

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    About Me

    I am 45 married with 3 cats and a dog. I love my husband and pets. I am looking for others who share my needs and interests.

    Interests

    Pets, crafts, drawing, Bible, music, movies and computer.

  • Recent Activity

    August 23

    • MickeyOsw wrote a journal entry: Still Sad 1:56pm

      Well today is the funeral. Unfortunately we could not get connecting flights to go to California for…  

    August 21

    August 18

    • MickeyOsw wrote a journal entry updating 2 goals 1:59am

      I am up at 1 am and not able to get to sleep so I write this sad note. We learned yesterday that our…  

  • Journal

    • Still Sad

      Mood August 23, 2008 1:56pm

      Well today is the funeral. Unfortunately we could not get connecting flights to go to California for the service, our friends will have to understand …

    • So Sad

      Mood August 18, 2008 1:59am

      I am up at 1 am and not able to get to sleep so I write this sad note. We learned yesterday that our best friends son, 17 years old was killed in a …

    • July, already!!

      Mood July 10, 2008 6:50pm

       I cant believe that it is July already. I have given up on trying to write something here every day, I just cannot keep up with that. My work …

    • Another week gone by!

      Mood June 8, 2008 12:26am

       Another week has gone by and I still am not keeping this up daily. It has been an exhausting week between work and family. The heat (80 …

    • Saturday

      Mood May 31, 2008 5:59pm

      Boy I wish I had time to keep this up on a daily basis. Maybe writing in here should be one of my goals. I will  have to work on that one on my …

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    • Hug

      From sunshine521 August 25

      Thinking of you...

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      From ladyj5269 August 21

      love you. i know you're going thru a bad time, honey. i'll call you as soon as i get my check. my mh just took my last $30 for 1/4 of a tank!

    • Hug

      From sunshine521 July 29

      Hello my friend, stoppng in to send some hugs! Sorry I haven't got you called but will soon! You take care and hope you have a wonderful week!! Hugs, Michelle

    • Hug

      From sunshine521 June 22

      hugs to you!!! Hope your training is going well ...thinking of you....

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      From sunshine521 June 10

      Hugs to you my friend!!! I have missed you too!! Hope you have a wonderful week!!!

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  • Goals

    Understand my depression

    Progress

    8 %

    Goal End Date is May 20, 08 108 days ago.
    depression (scale)
    10
    Better diabetes managemen

    Progress

    18 %

    Goal End Date is May 20, 08 108 days ago.
    Fasting Glucose(Diabetes)
    166
    Hemoglobin Aic(Diabetes)
    7.9
    evening glucose (mg/dl)
    176

  • Support Groups

    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I have suffered from depression for many years and have been hospitalized several times. In the last 2 years I have begun to recover and am looking forward to helping someone else through their struggles.

      Treatments

      Electroconvulsive therapy Working / Worked
      In '98' I was so depressed I could not take care of myself, just curled up in the corner, didnt respond to anything. They did 6 ECT treatments and they worked.
      Lexapro Working / Worked
      Currently taking Lexapro with great results.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I don't know what I would do without my therapist.
      Crying Working / Worked
      It's hard for me to cry, but when I can it helps.
      Cymbalta Working / Worked
      Taking Cymbalta for chronic pain as well as depression with good results.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Abilify Working / Worked
      Does a great job helping my anti-depressant work better.

    • Close Chronic Pain

      I have suffered with chronic back pain for over 20 years and also have arthritis. The Mayo Clinic Chronic pain program has been a life saver and given me back part of my life.

      Treatments

      Oxycodone Too Soon to Tell
      Ambien Working / Worked
      Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
      Biofeedback Working / Worked
      Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
      This is currently helping manage the pain.
      Crying Working / Worked
      Cymbalta Working / Worked
      Flexeril Working / Worked
      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
      Marijuana Working / Worked
      Morphine Working / Worked
      Neurontin Working / Worked
      Neurontin did help ease the intensity of my pain, but as a drawback it increased my depression. Currently back on Neurontin at a lower dose which is helping.
      Oxycodone Too Soon to Tell
      Physical Therapy Working / Worked
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      TENS Working / Worked
      Ultram Not Working

    • Open Sleep Apnea

      I was diagnosed with sleep apnea about 8 years ago and have been using a CPAP since then. Without the machine I do not sleep, or if I do it is very restless and does not rejuvinate me.

      Treatments

      CPAP Working / Worked
      I cannot sleep without it.
      Ambien Working / Worked

    • Open Asthma
      Type: Adult Asthma

      I have had asthma since I was a kid. It seems the older I get the harder it is to breath.

      Treatments

      Advair Working / Worked
      Very helpful as long as I remember to take it.
      Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
      Inhaler Working / Worked
      Singulair Not Working
      Didnt work at all.
      Albuterol Working / Worked

    • Open Back Pain

      I have suffered with back pain for over 20 years since I was hit by a truck and had 3 compression fractures. At the prestent I have 9 herniated disc, osteoarthritis and sciatica.

      Treatments

      Acupuncture Working / Worked
      Currently helping with pain management.
      Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
      Bedrest Working / Worked
      Helps in times of extreme pain.
      Biofeedback Working / Worked
      Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
      These used to work, but I can no longer have adjustments.
      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
      Ibuprofen Working / Worked
      Morphine Working / Worked
      Oxycodone Too Soon to Tell
      Physical Therapy Working / Worked
      I had intensive therapy at Mayo Clinic which helped a great deal.
      Relaxation Working / Worked
      TENS Working / Worked

    • Open Arrhythmias
      Type: Tachycardia

      I was diagnosed with an atypical form of tachycardia about 8 years ago that has been controled with medications.

      Treatments

      Atenolol Working / Worked

    • Open GERD & Heartburn

      I have had GERD for several years and have had erosions of the esophogus and stomach lining due to acid. I am not currently on any medication, but just watch what I eat and when.

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      Prevacid Working / Worked
      Protonix Working / Worked

    • Open Narcolepsy

      About 9 years ago I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and narcolepsy.

      Treatments

      Provigil Working / Worked

    • Open Panic Attacks

      I have had panic attacks since I was about 20 and working as a nurse.

      Treatments

      Effexor Not Working
      Severely allergic to this med.
      Klonopin Working / Worked
      Paxil Not Working
      Gave me increased suicidal tendancies
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I do not know what I would do without my therapist!!
      Seroquel Working / Worked
      was on this several months, it worked well.
      Zoloft Not Working
      Made me a zombi.

    • Open Obesity

      I have struggled with my weight since I was a child. My first time in weight watchers was when I was 8 years old. I am now over 350 pounds and need to get a handle on this.

      Treatments

      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      watching fat and charbohydrates.
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      this works but my mobility is limited.

    • Open Diabetes Type 2

      I am newly diagnosed within the last week. Still in shock and trying to start making changes.

      Treatments

      Amaryl Too Soon to Tell
      Dietary Modification Too Soon to Tell

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