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    About Me

    Trying to get back on my feet after being sick for months from med side effects. Now I am battling my wieght problem and trying to keep myself out of depression.

    Interests

    Love my family, friends, dogs, playing the flute and piano (many years ago, I need to get back into it). Would love to get back to work someday when I am stable again and hope that will be soon.

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    • Journal

      • Journal Entry for October 30, 2008

        Mood October 30, 2008 5:25am

      • Lost this week

        Mood October 30, 2008 5:24am

        I lost 5.6 pounds this past week!!! I am feeling really good about myself and my decision to go back to WW.
      • Journal Entry for June 17, 2007

        Mood June 17, 2007 8:24am

        Omg, my eating has been out of control! First thing this AM after I took my meds I had 4 peices of raisin toast, a banana, a snack thingie, coffee …
      • Journal Entry for May 19, 2007

        Mood May 19, 2007 9:40pm

        I had a good week. Lost 3 lbs and exercised regularly. Starting back to work next week is making me nervous. I will have to be so organized to get my …

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    • Goals

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      Current Weight (Lbs)
      289
    • Support Groups

      • Close Eating Disorders

        UPDATE: Still over 100 lbs overwieght and not dealing with this problem.

        Treatments

        Psychotherapy Working / Worked
        I have been in therapy for most of my life. It helps.
        Wellbutrin Working / Worked
        Works well for depression and anxiety.
        Zoloft Working / Worked
        Currently on low dose because it causes migraine headaches.
      • Close Bipolar Disorder

        Bi-polar, mostly depressed.

        Treatments

        Abilify Working / Worked
        Group Therapy Working / Worked
        Now doing individual only due to insurance.
        Seroquel Working / Worked
        Trileptal Working / Worked
      • Open Obesity

        I have always thought I was fat, even when I was a normal, healthy weight. I became obese when I was in my 30s and began treatment for bi-polar disorder. I am now about 150 lbs overweight and am paying for it with terrible health problems. I am sick of being sick and want to just be a normal, healthy weight.

        Treatments

        Elliptical Trainer Working / Worked
        Loved it when I would go.
        Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Somewhat Helpful
        Helpful to talk to others who had success, but too spiritual for me personally.
        Physical Exercise Working / Worked
        Always get sore of tired and quit.
        South Beach Diet Somewhat Helpful
        Felt sick on the diet but lost some weight.
        Swimming Working / Worked
        Love to swim and will do it when I can get motivated to get into a suit.
        Topamax Not Working
        Didn't help at all.
        Weight Watchers Working / Worked
        Lost weight when I followed the plan.
      • Open Diabetes Type 2

        I have recently been diagnosed. I am supposed to lose weight for control. I am over 150 lbs overweight and am struggling to lose.

      • Open Sleep Apnea

        Stopped breathing 200x in 2 hours. Told I have abnormal bone structure in mouth and throat.

      • Open Parenting Toddlers (1-3)

        I am 46 and a half yrs old with a toddler again! I have grandkids too!

        Treatments

        Patience Working / Worked
        Play Therapy Working / Worked
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