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    About Me

    I am a disabled Veteran from the Vietnam war. I have PTSD, diabetes, copd, skin cancers anda total distrust of people. I anger easily, have outburst of rage, depression and many panic attacks.

    Interests

    My interest seem to be decreasing as the days go by and I think to much about the current state of affairs, and the past. Just an observation on my part. I still like fishing and boating but seem to do less and less of it.

  • Recent Activity

    Today

  • Journal

    • Friendship

      Mood July 17, 2008 7:11am

      None of that Sissy CrapAre you tired of those sissy 'friendship' poems that always sound good,But never actually come close to reality?Well, …
    • change of date

      Mood July 13, 2008 4:53am

      I have lost 20 lbs now and will extend my deadline to December 2008
    • To All my friends

      Mood June 30, 2008 5:47pm

       

      CLAY BALLS 

                            …

    • Warning-no joke

      Mood June 23, 2008 6:18am

      A friend sent this to me and I thought it would be agood idea to post it here to give everyone a head up.

       

      Heads up everyone, this is happening …

    • a little decline here

      Mood June 23, 2008 6:08am

      Since Saturday I have been unable to walk and put any pressure on my right foot.  It is swollen to 1 1/2 times it's normal size.  The …

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    • Hug

      From OneBadBlonde Today

      Hey Florida! :) Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Big Hugs and kisses too! :)

    • Hug

      From gjones Today

      HUGS FOR YOU...GERRI

    • Hug

      From sheslostcontrol Today

      good morro my mikey......how is it where u r tday...it's warm here and i just recued a neighbours cat that got run over by a car....

    • Prayer

      From Love4you Yesterday

      If your burdens are too heavy to bear, release them on the wings of a prayer. Put your faith in the Father above, and let Him soothe you with His love. If you go to Him with an open heart, your worries and cares will swiftly depart. Though all of your troubles won't be solved, He'll give you strength until the problem's resolved. As long as He knows that you're trying your best, He'll lend you a hand to take care of the rest~Love,Maria

    • Hug

      From brat3 Yesterday

      thank you :-)

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  • Goals

    Progress

    20 %

    Goal End Date is Jun 1, 08 54 days ago.
    Current Weight (Lbs)
    250
  • Support Groups

    • Close Arrhythmias
      Type: Bradycardia

      I have had arrhythmias ever since I had open hear surgery in 1996. They seem to be under control for now, I am taking Cartia and it seems to be working

      Treatments

      Diltiazem Working / Worked
      Before the medication I felt like I was on an elevator going down fast. I have also been in tachycardia more than once.
    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      My depression started when I returned from Vietnam in 1971. I have become isolated and do not trust anyone.

      Treatments

      BuSpar Working / Worked
      forgive my spelling.
      Gamblers Anonymous Somewhat Helpful
      1600 mg a day
      Xanax Somewhat Helpful
      2 grams a day
    • Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

      My year in Vietnam caused this problem. Smells, movies, sights, language take me back all the time. I am easily angered, annoyed and tend to be short tempered.

      Treatments

      Paxil Not Working
      did not work
      Effexor Working / Worked
      300mg a day from 225mg a day. Seems to be working.
      Zantac Working / Worked
      good for Gerd
      BuSpar Working / Worked
      has a calming effect
      Xanax Working / Worked
      keep my mood in check if I take it like I should.
    • Open Diabetes Type 2

      I developed diabetes type 2 from being exposed to Agent Orange in Nam.

      Treatments

      Glyburide Working / Worked
      works well as long as I follow the diabetic diet and exerxise.
    • Open Skin Cancer
      Type: Squamous Cell Carcinoma

      I have been getting skin cancers since being exposed to agent orange in 1971. I have had basix cell and squamous cell. I have to have plastic surgery 5 times due to the location of these cancers

    • Open Panic Attacks

      I cannot drive because of my panic attacks.

      Treatments

      BuSpar Working / Worked
      Paxil Working / Worked
      did not work at all
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      this helps but it is not a cure
      Xanax Working / Worked
      helps a lot if taken correctly.
    • Open Military Families

      I am a Vietnam veteran who is has been suffered from PTSD, diabetes,Agent Orange related diseases. I am also battling the Veteran Administration with the help of DAV. I would hope that 36 years of experience will be of some help to our new Veterans and would also hope I may help them in their plight with the VA. I can also offer support to their families.

    • Open Infidelity

      I am a 55 year old white male who had been married for 32 years. The sex is gone in our relationship/

    • Open Sleep Apnea

      I have had sleep apnea for over 28 years and now use a B-pap machine. It helps

      Treatments

      CPAP Working / Worked
    • Open War & Terrorism

      I am a Vietnam Veteran and suffer from many ailments caused by that experience

    • Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

      I have witnessed abuse and have seen the end results of bothe physical and mental abuse.

      Treatments

      Talking Working / Worked
    • Open Infertility

      Since returning from Vietnam i have been unable to father children. I am the person in my extended family who has this problem. I was exposed to Agent Orange

    • Open Urinary Incontinence

      My right kidney is the size of a football and my right ureter has ablockage. I had it reconstructed in 1984. I sometimes cannot control my bladder and urinate in small amounts.

    • Open Veterans

      I am a Vietnam veteran, I served in the Army from 2-5-69 thru 12-5-71.

    • Open War in Iraq

      I am a Vietnam ert who suffers from PTSD and other illnesses that rtrfulyrf ftom '''''''''''''''''''virtnsn.

    • Open Healthy Relationships

      I have been married for 33 years and thouht having a person here who has been married for a long time might be able to contribute some helpful information for the group

      Treatments

      Patience Working / Worked
      Must show patience
      Talking Working / Worked
      talking about anything is very helpful, it has to be a two sided conversation though
    • Open Bipolar Disorder

      I do not have BP but I have a lot of friends from Vietnam who do.

      Treatments

      Group Therapy Working / Worked
      trying to understand why
      Wellbutrin Working / Worked
      this is the same drug they give people to help stop smoking. useless
      Zyprexa Working / Worked
      what a joke this drug is
    • Open Abstinence & Celibacy

      i AM 56 yoa and have not had sex in over 8 years. I am married.

    • Open Enlarged Prostate

      i have a problem with inflamed prostate about every other month.

    • Open College Stress

      I am new to this community. I take classes online at the University of St. Leo. This is not as esy as it sounds, they really load you up.

      Treatments

      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Good support system
    • Open Anxiety

      I have anxiety issues that cause me many problems.

      Treatments

      Klonopin Not Working
      I was put on another med
      Meditation Somewhat Helpful
      When I can get to it
      Paxil Not Working
      It had no effect on me
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      Helps until someone pisses me off
      Trazodone Working / Worked
      works good for helping me get a little sleep
      Xanax Working / Worked
      works great for short term effects
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