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imcaligal
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About Me
Registered Nurse with my BSN (background in Trauma/Surgical ICU), stay at home mom of two boys (one preschooler and one toddler), married for 12 years (to a fabulous guy), vegetarian for 24 years. My depression started after the birth of my first son (post-partum depression). I didn't take any meds, but definately should have. After my second son, it wasn't as bad in the beginning, but progressively got worse. Decided to finally seek professional help...SO GLAD THAT I DID!!
Interests
Motorcycle riding (Harleys), dirt bike riding, organic gardening with my boys, Vice Pres. of my local MOMS Club (www.momsclub.org), forensic nursing, drinking cocktails with my girlfriends, going to the beach (when I have time!), hanging out with my hubby.
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I am not a member, but need to check into it. I am looking into the certificate for it right now after I finishe my BSN/RN. I am exploring job options other than the traditional RN field. I want to do more with it. I was a prelaw student for a bit when I went to UMKC, so it is something that definately interests me. Any info or advice is always welcome! :)
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YEah for you for doing so well. I have facebook also..haven't loaded the scrabble app though..hmm..that is a thought! THanks for the congrats on finals!! KIT!
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Hey lady! Hope things are well with you..and life is treating you kind!!
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Trying to see how you are but nothing shows. Hope all is well now and stays that way. God bless...Sylvia
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Hugs and trust me I understand. If you need anything I am here. Denise
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Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionTreatments
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- I now take 10mg in the morning, was taking 20mg and finally went down in dose. I feel like my old self again, maybe even better.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Therapy is hard work, but seems to be helping me along with Lexapro 10mg, Wellbutrin XL 150mg and Seroquel 50-100mg (for sleep and to quiet my mind at night). I am not going to therapy so much anymore, because I am doing really good right now!
- Seroquel Working / Worked
- I take 100mg at night to help me sleep and quiet my mind. Crazy dreams and dreams seem real. Groggy in the morning if haven't had enough sleep.
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- Added to help offset some of the side effects of Lexapro and Seroquel
Close Post Partum Depression
Had severe PPD, borderline psychosis, after my first son was born. I lived with it for about year until it went away on its own. Luckily, I didn't have it as severe with my second son. I actually didn't seek treatment until he was 14 months old.
Treatments
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Seroquel Working / Worked
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
Open Parenting Toddlers (1-3)
SAHM of a 2 year old and 4 1/2 year old boys.
Open Parenting Preschoolers (3-5)
SAHM of a 2 year old and 4 year old boys.
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
Up and down in my weight. Been a member of Weight Watchers probably 6 times. Finally got to Lifetime after 1st pregnancy. I am now 10 pounds from goal (gained five when started SSRI!)
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- Weight Watchers Working / Worked
- I am a Lifetime member who is currently 8-10 pounds from goal. Not actively going at this time, but still follow points plan.
Open Vegetarians & Vegans
Type: Lacto-ovo vegetarianism (No meat)Been a Vegetarian for 24 years (since 6th grade). Raising both my boys as Veg., unfortunately my husband isn't...but he fully supports us. We eat only free-range eggs and non-animal rennet cheese, organic milk and soymilk. Not Vegan, but somewhat of a compromise.
Open Dyspraxia & Apraxia
2 year old son who has no words yet. Receiving treatment thru Orange County Regional Center. He attends speech therapy 3x's week and OT 1x week. Not officially diagnosed with apraxia.
Treatments
- Occupational Therapy Working / Worked
- He receives OT thru his Speech Therapy early preschool class and gets individual OT 2xweek
- Speech Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- Jumpstart program at Providence-Speech therapy early preschool class for 2 hours day/3x's week.
- Fish Oil Too Soon to Tell
- NN Omega 369 12 tspthis was a difficult decision to start him on this because we are strict vegetarians...but I have heard such wonderful things about it so I had to try!
Open Sensory Integration Disorder
my 26 mo son has sensory issues, hypotonia, and possibly apraxia
Treatments
- Occupational Therapy Somewhat Helpful
Open Autism / Autism Spectrum
My 26 mo son has sensory issues, hypotonia, possibly apraxia. He has many autistic qualities and am in the processs of having him diagnosed.
Treatments
- Early Intervention Somewhat Helpful
- Occupational Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- Sign Language Somewhat Helpful
- Speech Therapy Not Working
- Fish Oil Too Soon to Tell
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