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    About Me

    I am married and have 1 child. I work a full-time job in food service.My pets:2 dogs, 2 ferrets, 4 hamsters & 1 cat. I am a former alcohol drinker and cigarette smoker. As of this date I am struggling with a large weight gain due to BP meds.I aim to get rid of it at some point (soon.)Okay, I think that should be enough.

    Interests

    The elderly, sketching, gardening, my fav ferret Freddy, My fav dog Poppyseed, movie time with my son and communicating w/ my DS friends.

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      From ducktape Yesterday

      i think you gave him a good example... he has some bad problems going on... don't ya think?

    • Flower

      From ducktape Yesterday

      you are a blessing... karen :)

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      From AHaone Yesterday

      thanks for the comment on my journal. it means a lot. i keep trying to have that frame of mind- overcoming BP and whatnot. it takes a bit of reminding tho... thanks for reminding me... you're a really great person, truly amazing.

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      From ducktape Yesterday

      thank you for the sweet comment in my journal... you are very sweet and kind... karen :)

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      From ducktape Yesterday

      thank you for being such a good part of my day... you are precious.... your friend... i hope that i can return the kindly favor to you someday... karen :)

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  • Goals

    Progress

    25 %

    Goal End Date is Aug 16, 08 41 more days.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      I was diagnosed on March 2007 after my third attempt at suicide.since this episode i have quit drinking & smoking and started my treatment for my Bipolar.Well, at least I have a reason for the rollercoaster ride I called my life.

      Treatments

      Group Therapy Working / Worked
      I enjoyed talking out problems with my medical equals.
      Lamictal Working / Worked
      Working. No problems.
      Lithium Working / Worked
      I initially had side effects of tremors but they added Potassium to still them.Now good. Side effect: Messed up my thyroid. Taking med for that too.
      Seroquel Working / Worked
      Works well. Helps me sleep in the night.
    • Close Alcoholism

      Treatments

      12 Step Program Somewhat Helpful
      AA Meetings Working / Worked
      Campral Working / Worked
      I had no cravings
      Detox Working / Worked
      I was mentally out the whole five days
      Outpatient Treatment Program Working / Worked
      Trazodone Working / Worked
      for sleep...wild dreams.
      Willpower Working / Worked
      That is what I rely on at this time.
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