LindaJean’s Profile

Open Eating Disorders

The most successful treatment for dealing with my food issues, was meditating FAITHFULLY - it calmed me down.

Open Sexual Abuse

I was sexually abused as a child. It no longer makes me uncomfortable to talk about it thanks to DS.

Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

My mother was very cruel.

Treatments

Abuse Counseling Somewhat Helpful

Open Healthy Relationships

I don't know what a healthy relationship is - I just know that I loved my husband very much - and he died and I haven't found a good relationship since.

Treatments

Writing Working / Worked

only started writing journals since I've been on DS so I'm not sure.

Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

I awas abused by my mother for my entire growing up years. I have flashbacks and dread. PTSD is pure dread fo me.

Treatments

Art Working / Worked

When I am working on an art project I emerse myself and don't think of anything else.

Guided Imagery Working / Worked

I was able to go back to a very early age and see the anger in my familty.

Psychotherapy Not Working

Therapy does not work for me.

Reading Working / Worked

I read everything I can get my hands on that explains the kind of abuse I was subjected to.

Supportive Care Working / Worked

I find DS to help me uncover a lot of my feelings that I had not connected with prior to now.

Talking Working / Worked

When I talk to someone about my feelings I feel less pressure.

Open Healthy Sex

I need to understand what healthy sex is

Open Anxiety

I live in anxiety - it rarely leaves me --- is how I used to feel. I didn't realize how much DS had helped. I am not in a constant state of anxiety anymore. Yahooo!

Treatments

Meditation Working / Worked

I become centered when I meditate - it alleviates anxiety - for the most part

Positive Thinking Working / Worked

When I go to AA meetings my attitude changes - it becomes positive

Trazodone Working / Worked

It helps me sleep - anxiety keeps me awake

Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

I eat obsessively - I hoard - I think this relates.

Treatments

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Not Working

my therapist was not good.

Open Pet Bereavement

I have lost 3 animals in 18 months - they had been with me for 14 to 20 years. I really miss them.

Open Alcoholism

I've been sober for many years - and I still need the support.

Treatments

12 Step Program Working / Worked

AA - worked well

AA Meetings Working / Worked

Yes

Open War in Iraq

I don't have one

Open War & Terrorism

not now

Treatments

Talking Not Working

When I discuss this issue I get attacked.

Open Brain Injury

I fell down 8 steps and had a brain hemmorhage (sp?) A bleeding brain.