James32’s Profile

Open Anger Management

I used to and still do get really disruptive and strike out on objects. I've done some damage to my parents apartments and my own apartments since i was 18 years old. I used to throw and/or destroy objects. It sounds childish i know but something has to snap in me. Its hard to put in to words what triggers my anger and agitation. I had been in anger management therapy for a few months 2 years ago. My psychologist ( now retired ) did help me find different ways to deal with my anger episodes.

Treatments

Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful

My psychologist was good and understanding. He advised me not to mind what people say. He told me different ways to deal with my anger. My psyciatrist is not much help.

Physical Exercise Working / Worked

Just going for a simple walk and running errands is a great way for getting rid my pent up energy.

Risperdal Not Working

This drug didnt work well enough for me.

Open Alcoholism

I started binge drinking alcoholic beverages since i started at age 18. Almost every time i drank i ended up in some kind of trouble. I'm 32 years old now and haven't had a drink since October 29th , 2006.

Treatments

12 Step Program Working / Worked

AA Meetings Somewhat Helpful

The AA members are very friendly people and have helped me feel better.

Cold Turkey Working / Worked

Its not easy quiting drink for good cold turkey but i just take things one day at a time. I try to be abstinent.

Detox Somewhat Helpful

I have been in detox twice since 2002. The counsellors and patients there helped me get through the after effects after a night of drinking.

Self-help Working / Worked

Willpower Working / Worked

Time Working / Worked

Open Smoking Addiction & Recovery

I started smoking at age 18. I have smoked on and off at times. I haven't had a smoke since January 2007.

Treatments

Cold Turkey Working / Worked

It hasn't been a easy road to ride. Sometimes , when i get mad im temped to revert to smoking again.

Willpower Not Working

It's been tough at times.

Open High Cholesterol

I was first diagnosed with high cholesterol at age 30. I try to do what my family doctor says so far.

Treatments

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked

I been trying to stay away from eat fast food , chocolate bars , potato chips , food high in cholesterol and smoking. I'm also trying to stay away from foods high in salt , sugar and fat.

Crestor Not Working

This did not help me at all. My 2 feet had swollen up , were starting to get sore and tender. They where turning a redish colour after 3 weeks.

Fish Oil Somewhat Helpful

I try to take a cod liver oil capsule daily.

Lipitor Too Soon to Tell

I been on lipitor for five months and i'm getting bloodwork done soon.

Open Gallstones

I had my gallbladder removed when i was 27 years old. The doctor told my parents he had never seen so many cholesterol stones before. I was eating a hamburger one night and not soon after my abdomin was in severe pain. I was rushed to the nearst hospital.

Treatments

Cholecystectomy Working / Worked

I felt better within days of the operation. I experienced some breathing difficulty after the operation. I was in hospital for 12 days. I just try to avoid fatty foods.

Time Working / Worked

The first couple of weeks after my operation i was having some problems digesting certan foods high in fat. So in time i'm still learning how i can improve my diet.

Open Depression

My mother has depression. I have never been officially diagnosed with any type of depression yet. Sometimes I do feel melancholy.

Treatments

Effexor Somewhat Helpful

this drug did work more better for my anxiety.

Prozac Working / Worked

Prozac worked better than any other of the prescrption drugs i've taken for my anxiety and sadness.

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

Psycho-analysis helps. I have a good psychiatrist to talk to. I can't manage my life without him and the medications he gives me.

St. John\'s Wort Not Working

it just didn't work for me.

Tofranil Working / Worked

This drug is helping me out a lot with my moods.

Physical Exercise Somewhat Helpful

Yes walking aaround is a good help to clear my mind.

Open Breakups & Divorce

My parents got separated when i was 13 and they got divored when i was 23 years of age. When my parents got separated it was a shock to me first. It was somewhat difficult to get used to. I had to adapt to the change fast. The divorce didn't have any negative effects for me. I had a girlfriend in 1993 for a month. Things didn't work out and i started to drink more afterwards. I still think about her. I didn't like her much anyway.

Treatments

Time Working / Worked

I guess it just takes time for the wounds to heal.

Open Psoriasis
Affected Areas: Psoriasis of the Skin

My grandfather had bad psoriasis on his scalp and i have the same problem. Then comes pimples.

Open Panic Attacks

I've had panic attacks before many times. I had my first attack at age 18. I felt like i was going to die or that the world was coming to a end. I ended up in the emergency ward a few times being hooked up to a heart monitor machine.

Treatments

Ativan Somewhat Helpful

When I was in hospital to get my gallbladder removed the nurse used to give me a Ativan at night time.

Effexor Working / Worked

Klonopin Working / Worked

Clonazepam is working well. I experience this funny , unusual feeling that comes and goes once and a while.

Paxil Working / Worked

Positive Thinking Working / Worked

Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful

My psychiatrist offered some good advice for me to follow.

Valium Working / Worked

Xanax Somewhat Helpful

This drug did help a little. Too bad its a short acting drug. it did cause some withdrawal pains.

Prozac Working / Worked

Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

I'm trying to maintain a low fat and a high fibre diet. Ever since i had my gallbladder removed in 2001 i had to change my diet. I was diagnosed with high cholesterol in 2005. Now im still overweight and find it difficult to get motivated to do any exercise. Maintaining a good diet is a challenge for me everyday.

Treatments

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful

I'm trying to stay away from junk food and fast food.

Eat Less Considering

I try to watch my calorie and sugar intake.

Open Colds & Flu

There are the odd times when i catch the flu or a cold. I don't like it thought.

Treatments

Chicken Soup Somewhat Helpful

This works well. It warms me up.