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    About Me

    married with 3 kids. I work in marketing and advertising from my home. It's great. I get results when I am well enough to work which sadly, lately I'm not. You can see some great health info on my website. http://www.crystald.fourpointwellness.com My God and family are my world! I love them deeply.

    Interests

    music, dancing, reading growing my home based business , Christian I love to relax and have fun. I am quite serious some of the time. I enjoy making new friends. I aspire to be the best me I can! I love to help other people online and off line. I am interested in health and living a fulfilled balanced life.

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    • smileymom gave Rosey55 a Hug 8:22am

      Thank you Rosey. I am waiting on my life coach certification exam results. They come in today. I have…  
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      Thank you Angie. Today I find out if I passed my certification exam. I have a feeling that I did.…  

    Yesterday

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    • Baby Libby Jones

      Mood August 19, 2008 5:41am

      My neice is coming today.
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    • Miracles Do Happen Today!!!!

      Mood August 10, 2008 4:25pm

      Miracles Really Do Happen!!!! Miracles do happen in this day and age. I got sick and had a medication change this past week. I am still adjusting. …

    • Doctor Today

      Mood August 4, 2008 10:42am

      Hello DS Friends,

       

      I hope all are trying to enjoy their day as best as they can. I went to my doctor today. We have ruled out Bipolar Disorder …

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      ur welcome & good luck my fingers r crossed for ya hugs xx

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      From patsfanforever Yesterday

      hey mom, You must be doing great if you are in the excellent mode! Glad to hear the sweetie! I hope to see ya soon! love Angie

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      From Rosey55 Yesterday

      I am really happy to see ur feeling so good, have a great day, hugs xx :)

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  • Goals

    Goal Completed on Aug 22, 08
    Goal Completed on Aug 10, 08
    Goal Completed on Feb 24, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      My ever changing story. I have been on tons of antidepressants in my lifetime. I am starting Cymbalta today. I find one that works, then I can't tolerate it and get soooo sick. I'm really hoping this will be the one.

      Treatments

      Celexa Somewhat Helpful
      I took it and then, it just quit workign.
      Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Not Working
      It didn't work.
      Cymbalta Too Soon to Tell
      I just took it. So far, I'm okay.
      Effexor Not Working
      I got suicidal on Effexor
      Elavil Working / Worked
      It worked so good, started taking it for nearly a year, and it backfired. I started having bad migraines and puking it right back up. Terrible muscle spasms.
      Lyrica Working / Worked
      Just started taking yesterday. Felt drunk last night. Pain is better this morning. I'll get used to it. It was hard to get used to but man, it was worth it. I am pain free again thanks to good nutrition and the meds. I am allergic to this drug.
      Meditation Working / Worked
      Relaxes me , relieves stress. I need to do this more that is for sure.
      Pamelor Not Working
      Paxil Not Working
      I took it and it just didn't work.
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      works well especially prayer
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      My counselor dismissed me as normal when I have Major Depressive Disorder
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Works the best! : 0 )
      Ultram Working / Worked
      worked well for a while. Still am allowed to take Tramadol when needed.
      Writing Working / Worked
      God send!
      Zoloft Not Working
      I took it and it made me sleep tooooo much.
    • Close Fibromyalgia

      I have had Fibro for four years. It greatly affects my life. I have severe muscle spasms in back, neck, arms, legs, lost m balance a couple of times. I am currently trying out Cymbalta, and take Robaxin. I love Robaxin. I hope that Cymbalta works. I just took my first dose on August 4, 2008.

      Treatments

      Aqua Therapy Working / Worked
      Love the heat in the tub. Works very well.
      Cyclobenzaprine Working / Worked
      Flexeril works on relaxing muscles that spasm and won't let go. I am probably going back on today.
      Cymbalta Too Soon to Tell
      Took my first dose this morning.
      Effexor Not Working
      didn't work, made me suicidal
      Elavil Not Working
      I took Elavil for nearly a year and loved it. I developed really bad migraines and started throwing it back up. I have been switched to Cymbalta and just took my first dose this morning.
      Guaifenesin Not Working
      This theroy totally didn't work.
      Heat Working / Worked
      Can't survive without heat.
      Lyrica Working / Worked
      Very rough the first month. Made me nauseous and sick when I ate. Now, it really helps keep the pain levels down. I was allergic. Stopped treatment.
      Ultram Working / Worked
      I took this in the past for migraines. It works very well. Makes me a little tired.
      Vitamin B12 Working / Worked
      Love my B vitamins. It helps me have some energy to live.
      Zanaflex Somewhat Helpful
      Knocked me out man.
    • Open Anxiety

      Haven't been diagnosed but I suspect I have anxiety. I have been diagnosed with depression I do have anxiety,

      Treatments

      Lyrica Working / Worked
      I have panic attacks at bedtime. It is better with the Elavil.
    • Open ADHD / ADD

      My son has ADHD he has been on almost every med out there. So far, Ritlan LA 30 mg once a day has worked for him.

      Treatments

      Adderall Somewhat Helpful
      Adderall worked for awhile. Then we added focalin to it, worked great for awhile and then quit working.
      Concerta Not Working
      Focalin Somewhat Helpful
      worked for awhile and then quit.
      Ritalin Working / Worked
      Ritalin La works! Only thing that has made my son be himself.
      Strattera Somewhat Helpful
      worked for a year and then quit.
    • Open Fitness Goals
      Type: Improve overall fitness

      I have fibromyalgia. My weight goes up and down like a yo-yo. I'm trying to maintain a 120 pounds. I am wanting accountability to exercise. It's hard when your body hurts and you are a busy mom.

      Treatments

      Pilates Working / Worked
      I love to do pilates when I have had a stressful day.
      Running Not Working
      It was too hard on my knees.
      Swimming Working / Worked
      Love swimming in the summer, very relaxing in water. Helps build arm strength as well as leg strength.
    • Open Health Care Reform

      I have no medical insurance and fibromyalgia. Because I am a stay at home mom, I don't qualify for health insurance benefits due to preexisting conditions that are "affordable" we are on a limited income and the "affordable" plans are not affordable.

    • Open Stress Management

      Fibro sufferer and life coach

      Treatments

      Music Working / Worked
      focusing on God, being one with him,helps reduce stress. Meditation works to clear out mind of negative thoughts.
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      10 minute solutions Yoga kickboxing Turns my day around
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