Journal Entry for December 31, 2007
December 31, 2007 1:00am
Hello everyone. It has been a long time since I have written in my journal. Alot has happened since the last time.
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About Me
I am technically retired right now as I am on social security disability. Both my parents are still alive, I have two brothers younger than myself, none of which cares to find info about my disorder. My main passion is to find a man that is understanding and wants to know about my disorder to understand me. Life is so short and it is a shame that I have to live it alone.
Interests
I like going on the computer, although after awhile, it begins to bore me. I do crafts such as, latchhook rug making, looming, crocheting. But that also becomes a bore after awhile. I do not go out much, although I have found the strength (because a friend helped me to go down to the pool early in the morning and do some exerices in the water.
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Yeah, where are you!!!! xxxx
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Hi Deb!! Hope you have a wonderful 3 day weekend!! xxxx
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Support Groups
Close Bipolar Disorder
I was dx 5 yrs ago with bipolar. I can see now, how I have had this for most of my life. I am just now starting to live. It has been terrifying, with the extreme ups and downs. I am originally from Buffalo, NY and I moved to Phoenix, AZ last Sept. The weather has helped alot. I am still not working and not ready to work mentally. I have come so far in 5 yrs, but I have such a long way to go. I used to tell everyone I can't find Debbie. I would look in the closet, everywhere.
Treatments
- Lithium Working / Worked
- I tried all those new meds. None worked. Had to go on Lithium. Life is a little better now. Just want my life back.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I believe if it wasn't for therapy I wouldn't be where I am today. I had a great therapist and Buffalo, but I think I have even a better one here in Phoenix.
Close Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
I was molested by my uncle when I was nine in Lake Erie with my entire family there. My dad was behind my uncle in the water and I was totally afraid to say anything. I just recently told my parents and brothers about it.
Treatments
- BuSpar Working / Worked
- When I was first dx 5 yrs ago, I was on Ativan and buspar. about 1 yrs ago I was well enough to go off the Ativan. Although I still have some in case I need it.
Open Alcoholism
I originally joined AA in 1995. I was sober for 8 1/2 yrs when I had a breakdown and began drinking again. I need to go back to AA but am afraid because of anxiety to go to a meeting. I was doing so much better in AA before.
Treatments
- 12 Step Program Working / Worked
- When I was working the 12 steps in was working great
- AA Meetings Working / Worked
- When I went to meetings my life was better
- Cold Turkey Not Working
- Cold turkey doesn't work
Open Asthma
Type: Adult AsthmaI am a smoker of 35 yrs now and was recently dx with asthma.
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Open Breakups & Divorce
I was divorced the first time in 1990. The second time in 1992. I give up on love now.
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Open Anxiety
I have really had some form of anxiety most of my life, but it really came out 5 yrs ago when I had flashbacks.
Treatments
- Ativan Working / Worked
- Worked really well. it was quick acting.
- Breathwork Working / Worked
- This is what I use mostly now. I try not to take ativan if I don't have to
- BuSpar Working / Worked
- Been on it for 5 yr now
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- Been on this for almost 4 yrs. Have had no problem with it
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
I have dieted most of my life but to no avail. I have tried just about everyone out there and nothing works. It is very aggrevating.
Treatments
- Atkins Diet Not Working
- I couldn't stand eating a salad 2X a day forever
- Counting Calories Not Working
- Unable to keep up with it
- Dancing Working / Worked
- When I was in my late teens and early 20's I danced all the time and was in the best shape of my life
- Eating Healthier Foods Not Working
- Got boring
- Herbalife Not Working
- Physical Exercise Not Working
- Have trouble with asthma
- Slim-Fast Not Working
- South Beach Diet Not Working
Open Medicare
I was dx with bipolar 5 yrs ago and was forced on Social Security disability and I am not on Medicare
Open Obesity
doodlemookie hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
doodlemookie hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Sleep Apnea
I just recently found out I have this I was waking up every night with sweat on my neck and having to use the bathroom. The doctor said are you waking up to use the bathroom or are you using the bathroom because you are awake
Treatments
- CPAP Working / Worked
- Sleep at least 6 hrs straight through now.
Open Smoking Addiction & Recovery
I smoked for 34 yrs and finally quit on 8/2/07. It is the best thing I could have done
Treatments
- Chantix Working / Worked
- Didn't even use it a full month. Very expensive though
- Cold Turkey Not Working
- Didn't work
- Hypnotherapy Not Working
- Didn't work
- Nicotine Patch Not Working
- Nicotrol Inhaler Somewhat Helpful
- Willpower Working / Worked
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