Feelin good
October 5, 2008 9:42pm
I am in contact with two attractive women from the site okcupid.com. They both seem very interested in me. This is such a weird feeling. I have women …
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TrevorJames’s Profile
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TrevorJames
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I so failed my Astronomy test!
Recently: 66 discussion replies, 23 hugs given more …
About Me
I am divorced. I am starting school again. I am saving money to pay for tuition and all my bills. I want to meet new people who are going through the same things I am or have the same interests. Ask for my yahoo id, if I can help at all.
Interests
I am an outdoorsman... I like to hike, bike, walk, and fish. I am a good cook. I play a little guitar. I am into technology. I like football in the Fall and hockey in the Winter. I still want to learn how to skate. I want a personal trainer to get in-shape and will get one soon. I want to be in a COMMITED relationship, with someone I love. I want to feel loved and love in return. I want intellectual, emotional and physical intimacy. I need a friend.
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Recent Activity
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TrevorJames and Oestonee are now friends 1:18am
Yesterday
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TrevorJames gave Oestonee a Celebration 11:28pm
Excellent. I live about 40 minutes away.…
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TrevorJames updated their status 10:54pm
I so failed my Astronomy test!…
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TrevorJames gave Oestonee an I'm with you 10:53pm
I live in Michigan too. Where are you planning on having the meetup?…
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TrevorJames replied to joanespring’s discussion post Nothing Really... in the Breakups & Divorce support group 10:51pm
Acceptance is the key to my long-term health. Accepting my issues and limitations is an extremely difficult…
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Journal
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Manic Depression is a frustrating mess!
October 2, 2008 11:13pm
This is a line from the song "Manic Depression" by Jimi Hendrix, and it couldn't be more true. If you haven't heard it yet, I …
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End of my rope
October 2, 2008 4:29pm
I am about at the end of my rope with everything. I do not know how much more I can take. I am so depressed and angry. This overpayment was not my …
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SSD
October 1, 2008 10:32pm
I just got a letter today from Social Security Disability. It basically states that all the money they sent me was an overpayment. I was only …
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A letter to me
September 30, 2008 11:09pm
There is a special woman out there for you. You just have to take the chance and try to meet her. Make this change and you will find your bliss …
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Grand rapids?
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Yeah shes good to talk to now and then!Suprisingly iv been trying to talk to her all weekend but no luck...DAMN HER!!lol
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I hope so.........I'm too young to be celibat (sp) the rest of my life!!
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Thanks so much TJ....I generally don't have these days too often thank God for you and everyone else on DS..when I do have one you all make me feel so much better! Lillian
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well did ya have fun?drink to much!!
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Goals
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Support Groups
Close Breakups & Divorce
Divorce is final. I look forward to a bright and new future. I need lots of new friends. I am the one starting over. The marriage has left me nothing but a broken heart, a few scant memories and a little debt. Thankfully, my heart is fully functional and ready for someone new.
Treatments
- Couples Counseling Not Working
- She refused.
- Forgiveness Not Working
- I forgave her and she said I was the bigger person, but she could not forgive me for ruining her white-picket-fence dream with illnesses, lies and addiction.
- Leave Not Working
- We split-up, after we were evicted. She needed to leave.
- Love Not Working
- The love has gone away.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I am seeing a psychologist for PTSD, anxiety and depression. I am seeng a psychiatrist for Bi Polar Disorder. No more anger, rage or lies. My poor behaivors corrected, with the help of cognitive behavioral therapy. I still have tremors, nightmares and have to take a powerful sedative to sleep -- Seroquel. I want to use therapy as a way to get me off these drugs, eventually.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- I am starting to meet new and interesting people again. Positive people.
- Talking Working / Worked
- I talk too much.
- Time Not Working
- I am a much better person than I was a year or so ago.
Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionMy depression is under control. However, I do get triggered sometimes.
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- Studied this. It works. Just takes time. The PTSD and anxiety issues make the Bi Polar Disorder worse and vice-versa. Excess stress and anxiety can worsen the mania and depression. Not to mention, causing physical distress as well -- chronic pain.
- Geodon Not Working
- Tried it. Ended up in the hospital twice. Do not use, if you have an arrythmia or high-blood-pressure.
- Lexapro Not Working
- Made me more manic and allowed me less sleep.
- Paxil Not Working
- Made me feel shitty.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- I fight the depression by overeating, excercising, learning, taking my meds and following through with the appointments to see my doctors. I will be able to get off these meds and lead an extraordinary life.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I see an L.L.P. I will be able to get off all these drugs, except Tenormin, because that is for my blood pressue. I will need to stay in therapy, for a while longer. I still need help, but less and less.
- Seroquel Working / Worked
- Up to 400-600mg to fall asleep at night. I want to get off this stuff, if I can.
- Writing Working / Worked
- I write an online journal that people can respond to. I also write music and play guitar.
Open War & Terrorism
I was robbed at gun point, and had my car stolen, while at work. After this, I had a mid-life-crisis that saw me lose everything I had, including my best freind and wife.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I have been working with PineRest Christian Mental Health and all the people I have dealt with have been great.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I have been working with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health and all the people I have dealt with have been great.
Open Chronic Pain
I was born with a birth defect called Hip Dysplasia. I still have pain and have undergone 11 major surgeries. I also have two seperated shoulders. They are minor seperations, but they do cause pain. And, my back hurts, when I get stressed out.
Treatments
- Marijuana Working / Worked
- I was addicted for years, but now I am clean. I do not take anything for pain. I just try to deal with it.
Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
My most recent trauma was a robbery at work. I was also sexually, physically and mentally abused by my brother and his friends. I had 11 major hip surgeries. Now I am going through a divorce.
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn't.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- It has helped me, but I still have most of the major symptoms.
- Seroquel Somewhat Helpful
- It is losing its effectiveness.
- Talking Working / Worked
- I try to talk to anyone who will listen, but I do not have many friends.
Open Stress Management
I have PTSD and BPD 1. I am living on workman's comp and Social-Security.
Treatments
- Music Working / Worked
- I play guitar and write.
- Physical Exercise Not Working
- I was walking, but I need new shoes. I am poor, so I have not bought new shoes.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I still need more help.
- Seroquel Working / Worked
- I need it to sleep.
Open Physical & Emotional Abuse
I was sexually, mentally and physically abused by my brother.
Treatments
- Abuse Counseling Working / Worked
- I am in psychotherapy. I still have flashbacks.
- Forgiveness Working / Worked
- I think I have forgiven him, but I do not spend time with him.
- Leave Working / Worked
- I left the house for years and had to come back. Guess who is still there?! Thank god I am living on my own now.
- Music Considering
- I play guitar, write, and listen to music everyday.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Been in it for over a year. This helps me greatly.
- Talking Working / Worked
- I talk or chat.
Open Panic Attacks
I have panic disorder from the PTSD.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I have an appointment every week, in fact. I have had a good experience.
- Seroquel Somewhat Helpful
- Need it to sleep. Can not sleep without it.
- Valium Somewhat Helpful
- It helps even me out.
- Xanax Not Working
- Tried it, but valium is more effective.
Open Bipolar Disorder
I was diagnosed with bipolar 1, a while ago. My doctor said that I was probably bipolar 3 most of my life and a recent trauma bumped it up a notch or two.
Treatments
- Abilify Not Working
- Did not work.
- Geodon Not Working
- Sent me to the hospital twice.
- Lamictal Not Working
- This did not work for me.
- Lithium Not Working
- Does not work at all. All it does is make my tremors worse.
- Seroquel Working / Worked
- I need it to sleep. I have bumped up my dose from 150mg to 600mg. 150mg was not helping me sleep.
Open Marijuana Addiction & Recovery
I abused pot on and off for about twenty years. I have finally had enough. It hurt my psyche and may have helped destroy my marriage.
Treatments
- Cold Turkey Working / Worked
- I have decided to quit. I am trying to lower my risk factors so I can live a longer life.
Open TMJ
I have TMJ also. I get migraines.
Open Migraine Headaches
I get migraines from stress and TMJ.
Treatments
- Sleep Working / Worked
- I try to sleep them off or get in a quiet dark room.
Open High Blood Pressure
I have high blood pressure.
Treatments
- Atenolol Working / Worked
- This seems to work.
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- I stoped smoking.
Open Sexual Abuse
My brother sexually abused me when I was 11.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- It is helping me work through my feelings.
Open Anxiety
I have PTSD and General Anxiety Disorder.
Treatments
- Breathing Exercises Somewhat Helpful
Open Financial Challenges
I am living on a workman's comp settlement and going to school. I do not have much money and my therapist has suggested I do not go back to work yet.
Treatments
- Budgeting Working / Worked
- I know exactly what I spend every month.
Open Tinnitus
My ears ring, because I have high blood pressure.
Open College Stress
I am in school now. I am taking three classes.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- My therapist helps me.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- I take whatever I can get.
Open Healthy Relationships
I was in a toxic relationship and a marriage that ended badly. I was pressured into marriage and I should of got out then, but I loved her and went through with it. Not to mention, I should of got out after she cheated on me. I miss all the good times, because there were alot.
Treatments
- Couples Counseling Not Working
- She would not go.
- Patience Not Working
- I waited over a year for her, but she did not even try.
- Talking Working / Worked
- I talked to anyone I could about my feelings.
- Writing Working / Worked
- I use a journal here on DS.
Open Abstinence & Celibacy
I like to have sex with people I care about, so I don't get it much. I am not a bar, or random hook-up person.
Open Food Addiction
I eat foods high in fat for instant gratification. I do this instead of cooking for myself in a healthy manner. A manner that I know would add years to my life.
Treatments
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
- I am doing a very good job of this. Even when I go out, I choose healthy options. No more double whoppers, until I meet my goal weight -- 185.
Open Alcoholism
I started drinking when I was 12. I abused alcohol from the ages of 12 to about 20. I am proud to say that I haven't touched the hooch in a while, but I know that addiction is a lifelong struggle.
Treatments
- Cold Turkey Working / Worked
- I just woke up one day and decided to stop being a fall-down drunk.
- Willpower Working / Worked
- I just got sick of being drunk all the time. Unfortunately, I found another drug of choice -- marijuana.
Open Arrhythmias
I am getting palpitations and they are happening everyday.
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
I am about 33 pounds overweight. I will get down to 180 pounds, which is my ideal weight.
Treatments
- Eat Less Working / Worked
- I am losing.
Open Life After Divorce
My divorce has been final since 1/11/08. I am trying to date again, but I have no takers. When I tried to date directly after the divorce, I was not ready to give my all. Now I am.
Open Loneliness
I am a single male living alone for the first time in my life. It can be very difficult.
Treatments
- Socializing Somewhat Helpful
- I am trying to meet women again. I think I am ready to give my all and trust again.
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