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    About Me

    I am in my 60's and semi- retired. I am working part time. I am separated from my husband after having been married for 40 years. I have 2 grown sons who are married and I have 4 grandchildren. I love to read and do crossword puzzles. I believe that there are higher levels of consciousness after this life. I struggle with depression and weight gain and I see a therapist to help me through this transitional stage of my life. I believe very firmly in self-help. Thank you.

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  • Journal

    • I am still transitioning

      Mood April 3, 2008 1:29am

      Hi to all,

      I haven't written in quite awhile. I am going through a divorce process which I never thought could happen to me. I am still seeing a …

    • Journal Entry for June 28, 2007

      Mood June 28, 2007 1:58am

      Hi to all of you,

      Does anyone have any information on hoarding behavior. I referred a couple of friends to daily strength.org because I have found it …

    • Journal Entry for June 19, 2007

      Mood June 19, 2007 11:26pm

      Hi Everyone,

      I mentioned that I thought I might have restless legs syndrome. My physician ordered a complete blood count thinking I might have anemia …

    • Journal Entry for May 27, 2007

      Mood May 27, 2007 11:47am

      Good morning to all of you,

      I hope that you have a nice Memorial Day weekend and that you stay safe. I am still pretty new to this support group and I …

    • Journal Entry for May 25, 2007

      Mood May 25, 2007 12:12am

      I am very new at this and I haven't been on line before in a support group but I sure think it is a great idea. I have wanted to keep a journal …

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      From yv07 July 18, 2007

      Im thank ful that i can talk to someone because i felt like no one i knew i coud sit and talk because evryone lives sucjh fast lives and when people aske me how im doing i tell them im fine and i just look strong because i dont want to let him or his family know that they can get to me

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      From nocomment2006 June 28, 2007

      Thank you for the hug. it is really appreciated. thank you for your support. its nice to know that people understand.

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      From sweetpea07 June 2, 2007

      Have a great weekend

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      From So_Up_So_Down May 26, 2007

      WOW! Thank you so much for your comment. I was really afraid I would hurt and offend a lot of people, and I'm glad to know it helped someone. I wish you the very best!!

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      From sweetpea07 May 25, 2007

      Thanks

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Infidelity

      I am separated from my husband after 40 years of marriage and I am living with another man that I met when I was 19. We didn't see each other for 43 years and we reunited a couple years ago.

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I am still in a state of transition. The medication is helping a great deal - Cymbalta.
    • Close Restless Legs Syndrome

      I think I have restless legs syndrome - I am going to talk to my doctor next visit. It seems to be getting worse because I could hardly get to sleep for a couple of nights. What a wierd feeling in my legs. Hard to explain.

    • Open Breakups & Divorce

      I am meeting with my husband tomorrow to begin to discuss our divorce. We have been separated for over a year.I feel very sad. I love him still but I love another man also. My husband is suffering alot, I know, but I can't make it all better for him. We were married a long time but it became very empty over the past 12 years. We are still trying to understand what happened to us. Maryka

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I am seeing a therapist and also a psychiatrist. I am on cymbalta which is helping. The therapist is understanding and supportive and knowledgeable.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      My family and friends have been very understanding and supportive. I tried to keep everything hidden from them at first but now it is ok.
      Time Working / Worked
      As the time goes by, I am getting a better perspective and am feeling more stable.
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