DJH’s Profile

Open Back Pain

first got it in 1996; now, 10 years later, still have sciatica and spasms.

Treatments

Physical Therapy Not Working

Unfortunately, did not solve my issues.

Stretching Somewhat Helpful

Acupuncture Not Working

Cortisone (Injection) Not Working

Got a cortisone 'block' in 1998; temporary relief, lasted less than a week. Also, painful!

Acupuncture Not Working

Felt like something was happening, and perhaps I didn't stick with it long enough, but no lasting positive results.

Running Working / Worked

it does help.

Yoga Not Working

I found it to actually aggravate my back issues; awkward poses stressed my back. Of course, it was relaxing.

Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

i had a bout of depression in my 20's...i called it my 1/4-life crisis. it passed, but it was a painful period.

Treatments

Paxil Somewhat Helpful

I was taking 20mg, which I believe is a low dose. Results varied from not feeling anything, to a lack of 'highs' and 'lows' in life, which I didn't like.

Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful

It works when it works...

Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful

I found it to be more temporary relief, but it did make me feel better to talk with a neutral, agendaless person who could simply listen and objectively provide advice.

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

My family was very helpful.

Writing Working / Worked

Always find that writing makes me feel better.

Open Dyspraxia & Apraxia

my 21-month old son has been diagnosed with this disorder. i'm not sure i what to make of this.

Treatments

Physical Therapy Working / Worked

Currently going to speech therapist as well as an OT, 2x/week. Making progress, for sure.

Open Breakups & Divorce

my family has seen it's share of divorces...

Open Parenting Toddlers (1-3)

i have the world's cutest 25 month old son

Open Parenting Preschoolers (3-5)

i have an awesome 4 year old daughter

Open Sciatica

the result of my back injury and herniated disc

Open Fitness Goals
Type: Improve overall fitness

running, eating right to get back in shape

Treatments

Running Working / Worked

I typically run 2-3 miles.

Open Anxiety

i'm a cofounder of dailystrength, and despite my relaxed outward appearance, i get very stressed quickly.

Treatments

Adderall Considering

Open ADHD / ADD

i am a founder of dailystrength

Open Bereavement
Type: Loss of a Relative

I'm a founder of DailyStrength. This site was inspired by the loss of my cousin, Andrew Kirsch.

Open Anxiety Disorders in Children

i have a 4 year old girl and a 2 year old boy...the girl is just starting to show some signs of possible anxiety?

Open Phobia
Type: Aviophobia (fear of flying)

was afraid of flying for most of my 20's...has passed for now, but still something i think about.

Treatments

Xanax Somewhat Helpful

Oddly, it doesn't put me to sleep, but it just makes me forget the entire experience.

Ambien Somewhat Helpful

Knocks me out, but I find myself very groggy the next day.

Open Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

seems to come and go for me...but i fear it will get worse

Open Family Issues

we've all got our share of family dramas. my family has seen it's share of divorces and folks who don't talk to each other. perhaps i can help others.

Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

ok, this time i'm doing it.

Treatments

Eating Healthier Foods Somewhat Helpful

Eating Healthier Foods Somewhat Helpful

Physical Exercise Somewhat Helpful

Open Malaria

Treatments

Mefloquine Not Working

I had a horrible experience with Larium; panic attacks that left me crying and immobile. I still feel the effects, almost 10 years later. Be wary of this drug!

Open Financial Challenges

I'm always concerned about money.

Open Interfaith Relationships

i'm a founder of dailystrength and also involved in a (sort of) interfaith relationship.

Open Interracial Relationships

i am a founder of DS and i am involved in an interracial relationship (with children, too!)

Open Military Families

i'm a founder of dailystrength.

Open Bipolar Disorder - Teen

i'm a founder of DS.

Open Bisexuality

i'm a founder of dailystrength.

Open Pregnancy

i'm a founder of DS.

Open Arthritis

i'm a founder of DS.

Open Parenting Newborns & Infants (0-1)

i'm a founder of DailyStrength.

Open Career Changes

i've done a number of career changes in my days...

Open High School Stress

I survived...just barely.

Treatments

Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked

Open Healthy Relationships

i'm a founder of DS.

Treatments

Patience Working / Worked

Open Vegetarians & Vegans
: Vegetarian

i've tried to be a vegetarian, but never been able to persevere.

Treatments

Patience Not Working

Open Healthy Eating

i've long struggled to eat healthy and avoid junk food.

Treatments

Physical Exercise Working / Worked

i find when i work out, i eat better. just makes sense.

Open Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

i've just learned that a former associate has this rare disease.

Open Eating Disorders

i'm a founder of DS.

Open Fibromyalgia

i'm a founder of DS.

Open Asperger Syndrome

i'm a founder of DS.

Open War in Iraq

this painful war has become an issue for all Americans.

Open Mortgages & Foreclosures

everyone i know is suffering through this crisis.

Open Health Care Reform

will it ever get fixed?

Open Pet Bereavement

Open Natural Disasters

founder of DS.

Open Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

i'm a founder of DS.

Open Hepatitis C

founder of DS

Open Smoking Addiction & Recovery

founder of DS

Open Sleep Apnea

Open Stuttering

my son's recently started stuttering...i know nothing about this condition...

Open Infidelity

Open Infertility

Open Autism / Autism Spectrum

founder of DS.

Open Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis

Treatments

Remicade Not Working

Humira Working / Worked

Open Bipolar Disorder

founder of dailystrength...

Open Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome