Live a little, Die a little more
September 30, 2008 5:18am
I've started going back to classes. I'm finding it hard to keep doing so... I don't want to go to classes tomorrow... but I think I …
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About Me
I'm a priceless imperfection. I've had a hard life but I keep pushing to improve myself. My road to recovery is a long one, but I think I can do it. I'm a full time college student, and I love a challenge!
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I love animals! I'm a sucker for puppies, it's not even funny. I love to play ultimate frisbee and read. I like to go to bookstores and such when I'm bored. I'm an outdoor person and a major summer baby!
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September 3, 2008 11:59pm
What do I do, now that school is in session?
I don't go to class
I lay in bed thinking of the best way to kill myself
I go out and smoke by …
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Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI've had recurring MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) for the past 5 years.
Treatments
- Paxil Working / Worked
- I had absolutely no side effects and it worked amazingly for my depression.
- Effexor Somewhat Helpful
- The lower doses didn't help much with the depression and the higher doses made me feel nauseated for most of the day
- Music Somewhat Helpful
- It helped calm me down and lift my mood, but it never took away that misery and pain
- Paxil Working / Worked
- I had absolutely no side effects and it worked amazingly for my depression.
Close Eating Disorders
I've been diagnosed with ED-OS, Eating Disorder: Otherwise Specified.
Treatments
- Paxil Working / Worked
- Paxil has helped with my depression and with that I don't suffer from lack/obsessive appetite
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- It's helped me work out my self-esteem. I found ways to rebuild my confidence in the places that were torn down in my early childhood
Open Physical & Emotional Abuse
my mom and past boyfriends were abusive
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- It's helped me realize that what happened to me was not my fault,and that I don't need to be afraid anymore. I know I don't need to apologize for everything anymore
Open Sexual Abuse
I've been molested multiple times by multiple people, and belittled when I refused to partake in sexual activity by past boyfriends
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
I'm still trying to eat healthy with correct portions without starving myself or over-eating...
Open Self-Injury
The pain from my experiences was kept bottled inside until I couldn't handle the pain... hurting myself was like a diversion, a pain I could control
Treatments
- Talking Somewhat Helpful
- sometimes talking calms, while other times it brings up more pain...
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- helped me learn other things I could do instead of cutting/burning/bruising...
Open Family Issues
all 3 of us kids know what my mom was like. Me and my sis stick together to fight it, while my brother does his best to bury it in his past
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Open Insomnia
I became afraid of sleep...all the nightmares. It got to the point where I developed insomnia. No longer on meds. I sleep by myself alright most of the time, unless I'm upset
Treatments
- Meditation Too Soon to Tell
- I'm just starting meditation as a habit. I'm excited to see what results it may have.
- Trazodone Working / Worked
- works like a charm. Only bad thing is I'm kinda sluggish the next morning
Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
I was abused and molested. I still get flashbacks on occasion, but since I've gotten help it's been less frequent or intense. I don't have the nightmares like before
Treatments
- Paxil Working / Worked
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- Effexor Somewhat Helpful
- lower doses didn't work; higher doses made me sick
- Music Somewhat Helpful
- Paxil Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- counseling - really CBT but hey
- Talking Working / Worked
- Trazodone Somewhat Helpful
- Helps me sleep, makes me slack the next day though
Open Healthy Relationships
I've had a serious relationship for the past 3 years with the same guy, and now things seem to be falling apart
Treatments
Open Depression Supporters
My sister is codependent and has a borderline personality disorder. I take care of her when I can
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Open Breakups & Divorce
my boyfriend of 3 years decided he wanted to date other women.
Treatments
- Love Not Working
- I try to understand his views but I'm still confused
- Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
- Talking Somewhat Helpful
- Time Too Soon to Tell
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