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    About Me

    I have had CFS for 19 yrs. and a host of other medical problems including IC and Fibro. I never thought I would be sick this long. This illness has shaken me to the core. It affects EVERY aspect of my life. I try to make the best of a bad situation and laugh as much as possible. I am to the point, a liberal democrat and a spiritual person. And yeah, I hug trees.

    Interests

    Jeweler and artist. Love art. Love colors, photography, beauty and the outdoors. Love mountains, lakes and fresh clean air. Nature makes me happy. Tennis and skiing when I can. If I can. Music and concerts. Dancing; I love to dance and sing. Did I mention that I love the mountains???

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      From DarlaC Yesterday

      Oh, please just take it easy Holly. I know you're there. Don't worry about the journals, just enjoy your weekend the best you can. Love u!

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      From DarlaC Yesterday

      humid, wet, stick and disgusting..YUK....there, I think that pretty much describes it!! Hope you are ok, my friend!!

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      From DarlaC Yesterday

      Hope you're still having a good time at your neices!! This is a nice break for you Holly. See any fireworks????

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      From heybev13 Yesterday

      Hello my beautiful friend! So glad you are able to stay at your nieces and it is helping a little to be around people! That helps me too. It's kind of hard in some ways to live by yourself. I used to explain to people at work that I didn't have a conversation with anyone until I got to work again the next day and spoke with them, unless someone called on the phone. I'm thinking of you and hoping things get better for you. I know you know that, but I just wanted you to hear it from me again. Lovies and Huggles!

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      From DarrellB Yesterday

      I know you are probably at your niece's house, but I wanted to send you a hug anyway. Hope your day was good and you had some fun.

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  • Goals

    lose 6 pounds

    100%

    Goal Completed on May 1, 08

  • Support Groups

    • Close Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

      I have had CFS for 18 years. I was 18 when I developed it. It has helped to ruin my chance at a REAL life. I also have endometriosis and Interstital Cystitis. I am always tired and get sick really easily. It affects my brain big time. I developed Fibromyalgia about 6 years ago as well.

      Treatments

      Klonopin Working / Worked
      sleep. It helps
      Reiki Working / Worked
      works while I am having it; that's it.

    • Close Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Relative

      2 years ago my sister died suddenly. My dad died when I was 17, my best friend died when we were 20. My loss of good health and stability have caused grief and fear.

      Treatments

      Crying Working / Worked
      sure, it helps temporarily
      Keeping Busy Working / Worked
      I like being busy but sometimes my illness does not allow it. Helps my mind
      Grief Counseling Working / Worked
      it helps, but sometimes I feel like he doesn't take it as seriously. He doesn't remember things I tell him.

    • Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

      death of loved ones, loss of health, abusive relationships (family and guys) have taken their toll. Anxiety, not sleeping well due to nightmares and loss is heavy on my heart.

    • Open Fibromyalgia

      I have bad fibro. Beds bother me, smells make it really bad. Chemicals. I developed it 13 years into having CFS. Now it's more a problem for me than my other ailments.

      Treatments

      Dextropropoxyphene Somewhat Helpful
      definitely helps

    • Open Interstitial Cystitis (IC)

      I have had IC since I was a child but it became out of control in 2001. I have had to do several different treatments.

      Treatments

      Baking Soda Somewhat Helpful
      helped with burning.
      Bladder Instillation Somewhat Helpful
      worked but bothered me the first day
      Elmiron Not Working
      I tried, I hated it. Super sick
      Pyridium Somewhat Helpful
      helped with spasms

    • Open Healthy Relationships

      longing for a healthy positive relationship in my life. Something to lift me up instead of bringing me down

      Treatments

      Talking Somewhat Helpful
      Writing Somewhat Helpful

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