Journal Entry for September 30, 2007
September 30, 2007 12:26pm
Went to dinner with my husband and two good friends last night. What a wonderful thing it is to have people to laugh and love with. Greek food with …
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JoyceK
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About Me
Love to have fun! Do geneaology as a hobby. I'm a secretary who has learned a lot about getting organized and am still learning. My home is a wreck. No children, two dogs, 1 husband. On meds, take Strattera, doing a lot of work on self esteem.
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Journal Entry for September 15, 2007
September 15, 2007 1:17pm
It's been a difficult couple of weeks. Lots of down feelings. I keep a log on myself on things that are important for my mental, emotional and …
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Thank you for your messages, I'm ok just haven't been on here in a while, I hope your well
Happy Holidays Friend!!!
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Hugs for you today. How are you doing? I had surgery, but now I'm recovering....
Flower
Thought I would send you some flowers, I am going away for a week so won't be around, going down to the south coast for a break with hubby. Staying in a caravan so will be freezing but who cares will just wrap up warm.
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I'm catching up returning all your hugs!
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Close ADHD / ADD
Diagnosed with AD/HD in January 2006 at the age of 52. Have worked through major depression and GAD and take meds for all. Doing well now. Organize a Meetup group for Adults with AD/HD. Good - empathetic, caring, can organize on paper, Not so good - home organization, being on time. routines. Also have major depression and GAD, under control with Zoloft, Buspar and Xanax. My parents died in 2002 and 2003. That led to a big shake up in my life. No kids, wonderful husband, 29 years.
Treatments
- Ritalin Not Working
- Since I have an anxiety disorder, my doc decided all stimulants put me right over the edge. It was awful!
- Strattera Working / Worked
- Fantastic improvements in most areas, concentration and memory most notable. Never had any side effects. At max dose.
- Zoloft Working / Worked
- Has made a major difference in my depression. Clears my head so I can think.
- BuSpar Working / Worked
- Help tons with GAD.
- Xanax Working / Worked
- Terrific adjunct to Buspar. Keeps anxiety from overtaking me.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- It's been a long time. But I am here, I am alive, I am happy, I have new friends. And I am finding ways to work with my AD/HD.
Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionFirst diagnosed with depression about 10 years ago. I've been in therapy for 5 years, with very good results. My psychiatrist has been steadfast in helping me find a combination of drugs that help. I belong to two support groups. They help immensely. Comorbid conditions: GAD, AD/HD
Treatments
- Abilify Not Working
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
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