pam1959’s Profile

Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

I come from a family of severly depressed or bi-polar women. For my psych eval I was sent to s doctor for long term trearment. 1 of the drugs he placed me on was wellbutrin it has been a miracle for me, I am so much better than I have been in years

Treatments

Celexa Somewhat Helpful

still depressed not strong enough

Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful

i take the max. dose and it has helped a little

Paxil Not Working

gave me no emotions at all

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

my husband is my hero, I know that there is none better

Trazodone Not Working

made me sick to my stomach

Wellbutrin Working / Worked

a miracle

Open Diabetes Type 2

Iwas diagnosed with duabetes in 2002. The doctors said from the looks of the neuropathy in my feet I have had the disease for 5 or 10 years prior to my diagnosis. I have good control of my blood sugar at this time. I am going to have a gastric bypass as soon as my insurance send approval. My worst problem with diabetes is neuropathy in my feet and hands.

Treatments

Actos Not Working

wasnt strong enough

Amaryl Not Working

nausea

Insulin (Regular and NPH) Working / Worked

only thing that has worked

Lantus Working / Worked

what I'm on now

Metformin Not Working

started having kidney issues

Prandin Not Working

still too high

Open Gay Parenting

I'm a mothr of a gay son who is 21 and in a commited relationship with an older man. I've known Corey was gay since he was a toddler, some people ask how I knew and I just did. His father and I are very proud of him and his partner Brian, he has accomplished so much in his short life.

Open Families & Friends of Gays & Lesbians

My youngest son who is 21 is a wonderful gay man. He is in a commited relationship with an older man whom we love dearly. my entire family supports him whole heartedly. I've know since he was a toddler that my son was gay, and it all good with me.

Open Families & Friends Of Addicts

I AM THE ADULT CHILD OF 2 ALCOHOLIC PARENTS, BOTH HAVE PASSED AWAY, BUT THEIR ADDICTION HAUNTS MY LIFE EVERYDAY.

Treatments

Psychotherapy Working / Worked

hAS HELP GREATLY ALSO THE RIGHT MEDICINE HAS MADE A DIFFERENCE

Talking Working / Worked

jUST TALKING TO OTHER PEOPLE WHO ARE IN THE SAME BOAT HELPS