spllycekhemist’s Profile

Open Sexual Abuse

I was raped and beaten at gunpoint fifteen years ago. I suffer from depression, anxiety, and a sleep disorder because of the incident. The crime has affected my self esteem, my relationships, and my ability to trust men as friends. I will be fearful for the rest of my life.

Treatments

Talking Somewhat Helpful

I find it hard to open up to people and share this dark side to them.

Writing Working / Worked

In addition to this journal, I have two other journals that I write in. They help me to express my fear and anxiety. But its also my outlet for my anger.

Open Asthma
Type: Childhood Asthma

Had asthma since I was a child and unlike most people, mine has gotten worse as I've gotten older. I tend to have very bad attacks during the early spring.

Treatments

Breathing Exercises Somewhat Helpful

Entocort Somewhat Helpful

Inhaler Working / Worked

Accolate Working / Worked

This is a pill that I take seasonally to control my asthma.

Flovent Working / Worked

I depend on this alot during the springtime.

Open Eczema

Had eczema all my life. Wasn't controlled well as a child. Kids used to tease me and call me scruffy. Now I get outbreaks when I'm under stress on my arms, back of my legs and back.

Treatments

Hydrocortisone Not Working

Lidex Not Working

Open Narcolepsy

I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy and restless leg syndrome. I've been having the problems since I was a teenager. I would fall asleep during everyday tasks and not remember anything. Its under control right now.

Treatments

Adderall Working / Worked

Ambien Not Working

This is supposed to put me asleep while the Adderall keeps me a wake. Still not sleeping

Open Bisexuality

I starting to think I was bi in high school but didn't act on it until college. Its taken me years but I no longer deny my bisexuality. Its one of the few areas of my life that I am comfortable with. Still Its not an open subject and it has caused me many problems in my life.

Open Panic Attacks

I began suffering from panic attacks when I was 17 but didn't get treatment till 2001. Its gotten alot worse lately. I've started having attacks while driving, cooking, or just sitting by myself eating.

Treatments

Effexor Not Working

Meditation Working / Worked

This has worked the most of any treatment so far.

Paxil Working / Worked

Open Bereavement
Type: Loss of a Parent

On March 27th, my older brother died and on April 27th of this year my mother died. No one is here for me, yet everyone has an opinion on how I should be grieving. I don't have anyone that I can turn to so I'm just hanging on by a thread.

Treatments

Crying Too Soon to Tell

Getting Angry Not Working

This isn't helping me manage the angry issues that I already have.

Prayer Too Soon to Tell