Journal Entry for July 2, 2008
July 2, 2008 12:06pm
Unfortunately, I had to quit the program on the eigth day because I was gaining weight and was already the biggest girl there, so I could not take …
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About Me
I am a registered nurse, but I am presently working at home (providing childcare) so I can raise my children. I have 4 daughters aged 18, 15, 7 and 6 and a son who is 18 months old. I struggle with fibromyalgia and depression, for over a year now. I homeschool my kids, with amazing success, and they love it as much as I do.
Interests
My interests include mainly my children. I love to do childrens activities because I am a kid at heart and will probably never outgrow it.
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Journal Entry for June 13, 2008
June 13, 2008 8:39pm
Well...I've made it through a week of day treatment for eating disorders, and overall it has been a relatively positive experience. Eating all …
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Journal Entry for June 7, 2008
June 7, 2008 10:16pm
Well, I finally got the call on Monday and I will begin treatment this coming Monday. Now I'm so sressed out, I'm trying to find every excuse …
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Journal Entry for May 29, 2008
May 29, 2008 5:53pm
Unfortunately my blood pressure was way to low and I had to go to hospital. They took alot of blood and told me to eat more. So I did. Today I had …
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Journal Entry for May 25, 2008
May 25, 2008 10:03pm
Things are continuing to go well. I'm continuing on the Ensure and eating one meal a day for now. I'm feeling so much better. It has made a …
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How are you going .I havet herd from you in a while. Judy
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I’m With You
Hi how are you going sweet one,Have you had a nice day. Judy
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I’m With You
How are you going over the weekend. I hope you had a nice time with your family.
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I'm so sorry I've been so bad at keeping up with you....stress, not sleeping, and putting what energy I have left in getting well....I am thinking of you...Take care of yourself and your wonderful children...Many hugs...xxxx
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Do something nice,like go an have a coffee with a freind something you will enjoy, I will be pray for you.
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Close Adoption
I am an adoptive mom of three beautiful children. My daughters are six and seven and my son is 18 months..Adoption has been the most wonderful thing that has happened to our family. My children are loved as much as if I had birthed them myself. They do have special needs, which can have it's own challenges at times. But we are dedicated parents and do everything and anything to make sure they have all the help and assistance they need. These kids are a part of my heart, and will be forever.
Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI suffered from severe depression as a teenager, and recovered well once I moved out of my abusive home. Unfortunately, about 18 months ago I started getting severe pain and it began affecting my ability to function and my life began to change drastically. I went from being an energetic mom on the go to what I felt like was a burden to my family.Sometimes I can't even get out of bed. I try to keep a positive attitude,but unfortunately, I am now suffering with depression once again.
Treatments
- Effexor Working / Worked
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Seroquel Somewhat Helpful
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Trazodone Working / Worked
- Writing Working / Worked
Open Chronic Pain
I have bee suffering with chronic pain for many years, and last years was diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
Treatments
Open Sexual Abuse
I was sexually abused by my father as a child. When I was younger, I was touched sexually repeatedly by my pediatrician and when I was ten I was sexually molested by a family friend. This was way much for any child to endure. It makes me angry not for myself, but for the child that was.
Treatments
- Talking Working / Worked
Open Fibromyalgia
I went from being an energetic mom on the go to losing my energy, functioning and love of life. Fibromyalgia has made me a prisoner of my own body and it makes me angry. I went from being an energetic wife, mom and friend to being a burden to my family. I try to keep a positive attitude...until severe pain kicks in. pain has this wonderful ability to suck the life right out of you!
Treatments
- Duragesic Patch Somewhat Helpful
- Effexor Working / Worked
- helps with chronic pain and dealing with the depression associated with fibromyalgia.
- Lyrica Somewhat Helpful
Open Parenting Big Kids (5-8)
I have 2 beautiful daughters aged six and seven. I am very lucky to be the mom of two lovable, big hearted and fun little rays of pure sunshine.
Treatments
- Education (School) Working / Worked
- homeschooling
- Listening Working / Worked
- this one is a must! getting them to do the same is a whole different ball game!
- Patience Working / Worked
- when any left in reserves...lol
Open Tourette Syndrome & Tic Disorders
I have a seven year old daughter with Tourette Syndrome, OCD, ADHD and an insecure attachment disorder. So much for such a wonderful little girl to deal with! Her tics were very mild at the beginning, but we are now noticing that they are increasing in frequency as she is getting older. We have decided not to medicate her until we feel that it is affecting her ability to function.
Open Eating Disorders
I have ED NOS and I'm in this so bad right now that I can actually invision myself dropping right back into anorexia. I suffered with anorexia as a teen but have had TOO MANY relapses, this one being the worst of them yet. I just can't find the fight inside me anymore. Way too much to have to live with and deal with on a daily basis.I HAVE to get treatment, and very aggressive treatment at that, because the truth is, I'm NOT afraid to die from this.. and I have to live for my beautiful kids.
Treatments
- Outpatient Treatment Program Too Soon to Tell
- If I can actually get myself there...
- Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
- Friends and family tend to be too scared, therefore unable to truly understand...
Open Parenting Toddlers (1-3)
I have a 21 month old adopted son. He has been with us since Feb. and is a wonderful, perfect addition to our beautiful family. Finally a boy! After 4 girls!
Treatments
- Attachment Parenting Working / Worked
- Education (School) Working / Worked
- Our son will be homeschooled like his sisters.
- Patience Working / Worked
- Positive Reinforcement Working / Worked
Open ADHD / ADD
My 7 year old daughter has Tourette's syndrome, ADHD, OCD and an insecure attachment disorder.
Treatments
- Music Working / Worked
Open Physical & Emotional Abuse
I was abused by both my parents until I finally moved out at age 19.
Treatments
- Abuse Counseling Working / Worked
- Forgiveness Working / Worked
- Talking Working / Worked
- Acceptance Working / Worked
Open Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
I was diagnosed with CFS about 10 years ago, after having fallen ill with the Epstein_Barr Virus and Citomegalovirus.
Open Home Schooling
I have 3 children, 2 daughters who are 6 and 7 years old and a son, 22 months old. I have been home schooling for 3 years now and it has made a huge difference with my daughters.
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