ONE Year Anniversary Quit Smoking!!
July 7, 2008 2:13pm
WOO HOO ONE YEAR SMOKE FREE for ME !!!!!!!
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oceanamoonjl
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About Me
I'm a grandma & a mother of three grown sons. As well as co-parent (other Mom) to my partner's 3 adopted sons. (all under age 15) I am a Gemini. A lesbian, in committed relationship for 5+ yrs. now. I try to remember that I am on a spiritual path and that there is always a reason to every lesson. I have learned & believe (in my opinion) that there are NO "mistakes or accidents" only lessons to learn and grow from. -Namaste-
Interests
Writing, Reading, Art, creative endeavors, Nature, spiritual growth. Doing lots of Research of various topics that capture my attention. World Events. Earth Changes.I am spiritual, but NOT religious. Some Pagan type beliefs. Native American Indian, Zen, Positive Affirmations & Visualization. Buddhist etc. I do not adhere to any one organized religion. I honor and respect everyones right to choose a path. Please do the same for me. Thanks! :)
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New Pics of Grandbaby Tahlia
June 28, 2008 3:50pm
Hey Check out under my new pics, I added some more new ones of my newest grandchild. shes so cute!! course Im not biased!!!! Cant wait til I …
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I’m With You
Hey Sweetness! Thanks for writing in my journal earlier. I responded right below your words. You'll have to go to my journal to read my words. Love you Darlin'. Namaste, Boo.
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BIG HUGS AND POSITIVE ENERGY FOR YOU JESS.
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sweet dreams and a lovely day tomorrow
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great on the no smoke, hey we are both bi polar, Michael living happily with Ken in VA hope your night is great and you sleep well too
High Five
YAY Congrats hunnie on the 1 year mark!! I am so happy for u! Keep up the good work
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Support Groups
Close Bipolar Disorder
Much of my life earlier especially before 35, (51 now) had been ongoing cycles. Much like a roller coaster! But,I HATE roller coasters! Had mostly more downs. I was not officially diagnosed with Bipolar 2 until I was in my early 30’s. My meds that I'm currently on? Actually work better more than any have in the past.I truly feel fairly stable most often.
Treatments
- Geodon Working / Worked
- Geodon, feel more alive and go to sleep earlier & way less late in a.ms! Works good!Side effects kicked in had to go off it.
Close Smoking Addiction & Recovery
Began age 13. QUIT a few times off & on over the years. I'm truly looking forward to being dedicated, committed, to staying smoke free, To being a NON Smoker for life! I'm 51 now, so Goddess willing & hopefully! I will have a decent amt. of time let to enjoy! Stopped smoking July 7th, 2007
Treatments
- Cold Turkey Working / Worked
- I'm DOING IT! It was hard, first few days! but i managed. Support on DS helps!U really can't RISK taking just one puff. eventually, most smokers will be right back where they started!
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Its mainly my wonderful partner who is my support, aside from support here on DS.
- Writing Working / Worked
- journaling. sharing support online here as well.
Open Diabetes Type 2
diagnosed approx 2 yrs ago now. Pretty sure i had it way before then however. (in hindsight). Several other family members also have it. My mom had it, shes deceased now. She had probs. complicated by her diabetes. having a few strokes, high BP, heart attacks, angina, issues, etc. So I know I need to be careful and stay on track!
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Open Lesbian Relationship Challenges
I am in a 5+ yr committed partnership with a wonderful womyn! no challeges right now really. except our health issues and raising 3 boys!!
Treatments
- Talking Working / Worked
- Works!! I'm happy to say we both saved the best for last! (each other!)
Open Parenting Teenagers (12-18)
I am Co-parenting (as other Mom) 3 kids, all boys. 11, 12, 14.
Treatments
- Writing Working / Worked
Open Fibromyalgia
Been dealing with fibro since early 20's. I think. and/or believe. Have mostly accepted "the" or my limitations. However, I still feel sad re: the losses in various ways, that impact on my life. Helps to have a partner who can relate, as she has it as well.
Open Migraine Headaches
I've had migraines ALL my life since about age 4. & Im 51 now!
Treatments
- Demerol Not Working
- Doesnt work for me! I cant have it. I'm allergic to it, I found out the hard way!
- Fiorinol Not Working
- This helped me. But Drs in Calif. are NOT fans of dx'ing it! I was taken off it.
- Ibuprofen Not Working
- doesnt do zip for my headaches.
- Imitrex Somewhat Helpful
- makes my heart race usually! doesn't help alot.
- Inderal Not Working
- didn't work good for me. plus was too many side effects.
- Maxalt Working / Worked
- helps a bit, sometimes, if taken very early.
- Midrin Working / Worked
- Helps lots. Only prob right now? is here where i live, they have had shortages of it from drug manuf. I cant always get my refills i need lately!
- Relaxation Somewhat Helpful
- somewaht helpful, but only to a degree. doesnt take away my migraines.
- Topamax Working / Worked
- Yuck!! awful for me all the way around!
Open Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
oceanamoonjl hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Sexual Abuse
Was abused by my father ages 2 up to 5, when parents seperated.Foster homes, more sexual abuse up to age 11.
Treatments
- Writing Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Crying Working / Worked
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
Open Rape
oceanamoonjl hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Gay Parenting
I have 3 grown sons and am co-parenting 3 more boys! 11, 12, 14 yrs old!
Open Asperger Syndrome
I have a 28 yr old grown son and a 12 yr old son (co-parenting with his Mom-T.)with Aspergers Syndrome. I feel I am on the spectrum with AS as well. No official diagnosis though for me or my 28 yr. old son). We "fit" the AS "profile" in many ways though.
Open Autism / Autism Spectrum
Hi, I have a 28 yr old grown son and a 12 yr old son (co-parenting with his Mom-T.)with Aspergers Syndrome.
Open Families & Friends of Gays & Lesbians
oceanamoonjl hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Physical & Emotional Abuse
I was an abused child and a battered woman many yrs ago now. Currently my son and daughter in law are in an abusive relationship.
Treatments
- Abuse Counseling Working / Worked
- Art Working / Worked
- Divorce Working / Worked
- Leave Working / Worked
- Music Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Talking Working / Worked
Open Family & Friends of Bipolar
I'm BP and have grown kids who I believe 2 are BP as well, MY Deceased Mom had it. More siblings in my family, but by NOT getting DX ? some fam members are in denial re: BP.
