EmmaTheGreat’s Profile
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EmmaTheGreat
is feeling OK
About Me
I just turned twenty-one. I've had a rough last few months, and am just trying to get some semblance of life back.
Interests
Playing with colours, accents, using my brain, books, musicals, movies, outdoors, flying kites, picnics.
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looks like you need a hug. Here's a great big hug. Hope you feel better. i know how you feel. I'm the same age, I don't want to take meds the rest of my life either. Hope your week end is much better for you.
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I saw that you needed a hug. Just be patient this disease isn't easy. You need to keep positive and realize that even though taking all those medications isn't fun, they are meant to make you feel better. Hope you're feeling better soon!
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hang in there, know that you are not alone, no matter how you may feel.
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I do deserve a hug! So do you!
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Support Groups
Close Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis
I found out I had Crohn's officially in December 2006, though I was in hospital for Crohn's in August 2006 and have had signs for quite some time. I went on and off several medications, but now have decided to just manage the disease through my diet.
Treatments
- Asacol Not Working
- This medication did not work at all and cause me more flare-ups.
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful
- Lactose free foods.
- Entocort Not Working
- This medication did not work for me.
- Prednisone Working / Worked
- While in the midst of a flare-up this is a very successful drug. It really does help.
Close Insomnia
I have been an insomniac since the start of middle school. I love to work at night because it is easier to try to get some sleep in the day time. Ambien has been a very helpful medication and allows me to sleep. I prefer it over Lunesta. Eventually it will get so bad your body will take over and you will get some sleep.
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Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI was diagnosed in 8th grade with severe Depression. Ever since I have been on many medications.
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Open Eating Disorders
Type: AnorexiaI was officially diagnosed in January 2007 with AN B/P type. I have had my ED since 1997 [6th grade.] I am currently in therapy, though not just specifically for this disorder.
Treatments
- Lexapro Not Working
- Paxil Not Working
- Prozac Not Working
- Psychotherapy Not Working
- Topamax Not Working
- This medication was horrible! It turned me into someone who could not remember anything and walked around in a haze.
Open Self-Injury
I have been a self-injurer since Freshman year in high school [2001.]
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- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
Open Chronic Pain
My chronic pain is basically related to my Crohn's Disease and other various issues, but that does not make it any less real or excruciating.
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- Oxycodone Working / Worked
Open Bipolar Disorder
I was diagnosed in January 2007 with Bipolar although I am fairly certain it should have been diagnosed long before. I am currently on Lamictal and working on getting up to a therapeutic dosage.
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- Abilify Not Working
- Terrible side effects.
- Ativan Working / Worked
- This works, but the issue is the addictive nature of this particular medication.
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- This works in small dosages and is somewhat of help.
- Geodon Not Working
- Lamictal Too Soon to Tell
- Topamax Not Working
- Trileptal Somewhat Helpful
Open Lactose Intolerance
I have been lactose intolerant since August 2006. I find it extremely hard because I really do love to eat cheese which I know is bad! But sometimes I can't handle it.
Treatments
- Lactose-Free Diet Working / Worked
Open ADHD / ADD
Diagnosed is January 2008. Finally getting help for it!
Treatments
- Adderall Working / Worked
- This is amazing! I finally concentrate on things and it stops racing thoughts. Only problem is that I get so involved that I forget to do others things sometimes.
Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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