eklord’s Profile

Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

My mom physically and emotionally abused me growing up, and is in denial that she ever did anything to me.

Treatments

Abuse Counseling Working / Worked

This helped to some degree, but not fully.

Open College Stress

I am a full time college student working two jobs. Life is very stressful.

Treatments

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

I have a counselor who specializes in abuse, and she has worked wonders.

Sleep Working / Worked

I love to sleep when I am busy not doing homework.

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

You all are great, and the support network continues to get bigger and bigger. Praise the Lord!

Open Arthritis

I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in my back, but also know that I have it in my knees. I found out that I am in phase 2, and am in need of support. My neck is the worse.

Treatments

Glucosamine/Chondroitin Working / Worked

I try to take daily.

Ibuprofen Working / Worked

I take this PRN, but since the accident its everyday.

Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked

This works wonders for me.

Open Scoliosis

I was diagnosed with this when I was in middle school. My scoliosis has become worse over the years, and am now back in Chiropractic care. I am giving it time to work with the possiblity of going to see a surgeon if need be in the upcoming months.

Treatments

Brace Working / Worked

That helps, but doesn't solve the problem.

Open Amnesia

I was in a recent car accident, and now have a terrible short/long term memory. I also have PTSD too, which kind of complicates things.

Open Congenital Heart Disease
Type: Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

I had a Patent Ductus Arteriosis from 0-4 years of age, and had heart surgery. My heart was enlarged because of it. I now have a Mitrol Valve Prolapse.

Treatments

Surgery Working / Worked

The surgeon tied off the extra artery, and am doing fine.

Amoxicillin Working / Worked

This is for any surgery or dental work.

Open Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS)

I have suffered from PMS ever since I started my period at the age 12.

Open Lactose Intolerance

I have had this since getting my Gall Bladder out in 2004.

Treatments

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked

This has helped.

Lactaid Working / Worked

This has helped. My fiance' introduced me to this.

Open Families of Prisoners

My brother has been to prison one time already and is fixing to go again.

Treatments

Patience Working / Worked

I am constantly working on this.

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

This helps as well.

Talking Working / Worked

I have to do this, or I can't move on.

Writing Working / Worked

This is therapeutic for me.

Open Personality Disorders
Type: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

I took multiple tests on this according to the DSM-IV, and have concluded that I do have Borderline Personality Disorder.

Treatments

Talking Working / Worked

This helps me to feel good about myself.

Prozac Too Soon to Tell

I will be taking this soon and have had wonderful success with medication such as this.

Open Degenerative Disc Disease

I was diagnosed in the second stage of arthritis, which is DDD when I went to the Chiropractor. My parents have it as well.

Open Phobia
Type: Agoraphobia (fear of open spaces)

I developed Agoraphobia ever since the night of the attack on October 1 last year.

Treatments

Acceptance Working / Worked

Struggling to accept this.

Open Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Female

This happened as the result of the second rape. The STD I recieved is a Yeast Infection along with a UTI.