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    I don't have too often to get on here... so if I don't respond to a message or friend request right away, don't be offended! I love to get those!

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    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I've been dealing with some form of depression since college. However, the last couple of years have been pretty bad. I sought therapy on and off after graduating from college. I began medication about 6 years ago.

      Treatments

      Crying Working / Worked
      It gets a lot out of me. I always feel better after I cry. It supposedly releases hormones that make you feel better too.
      Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful
      I have my ups and downs. I guess it's working, I don't know!!!
      Effexor Working / Worked
      Had to change to Cymbalta because Effexor can elevate your blood pressure, and my blood pressure is now high.
      Group Therapy Working / Worked
      Attended group therapy in outpatient treatment. It was really helpful!
      Laughter Working / Worked
      Laughing makes me feel good! I've been trying to watch a lot of comedy!
      Lexapro Not Working
      I hated the way it made me feel. Was not on it very long!
      Oral Contraceptives Somewhat Helpful
      Supposedly helps to even out my mood. I am switching to Yaz, which is supposed to help with PMDD.
      Outpatient Treatment Program Working / Worked
      Completed a 2 week Outpatient Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). Got a lot out in group therapy and learned a lot in the educational groups.
      Physical Exercise Somewhat Helpful
      I know it is supposed to help, but I HATE exercising, so I hardly do it!
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      It's is so hard to do or keep up when things get bad! I need to try harder!
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I've been seeing a therapist for years, but I finally found one I like that I have been with for a little over a year.
      Self-help Somewhat Helpful
      Self-Help books have great information, but I have a hard time applying the ideas a lot of the time!
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Definitely important, however, I don't have much of the right kind of support right now! I am working on that!
      Wellbutrin Working / Worked
      It worked great for the depression but my anxiety escalated to panic attacks.
      Writing Working / Worked
      Journaling gets things out! Wish I haed time to do it more.
      Yoga Considering
      I need to do it, but I consider it exercise, and I hate exercise. I did it for a while, but I don't know if it helped.
    • Close Anxiety

      I think I've always had Generalized Anxiety Disorder, which increases as I age, as well as slight Social Anxiety Disorder.

      Treatments

      Ativan Working / Worked
      Originally prescribed to me for Vertigo by my ENT to "desensitize" me. Once I started getting panic attacks, started using them for that. My Psychiatrist replaced it with Klonopin because Ativan is more addictive.
      Breathing Exercises Somewhat Helpful
      I breathe in through nose for 4 counts, hold breath for 7 counts, and release slowly through mouth for 10 counts. Repeat until feeling less anxious.
      Cymbalta Too Soon to Tell
      Prescribed a higher dose to address generalized anxiety.
      Effexor Working / Worked
      I had to switch to Cymbalta because Effexor can raise your blood pressure, and I now have high blood pressure.
      Klonopin Working / Worked
      Used when I would feel a panic attack coming on. Doctor wanted me off of it eventually because it can be addictive, and they thought I may have an addictive personality.
      Lexapro Not Working
      I hated how I felt on Lexapro! Didn't stay on it very long.
      Outpatient Treatment Program Working / Worked
      I completed a 2 week outpatient partial hospitalization program. We did group therapy & educational groups. Really makes you address your problems.
      Physical Exercise Considering
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      Hard to do when you are anxious, but it does help!
      Self-help Working / Worked
      Ready self-help books is strongly encouraged by my mental health professionals.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Support is essential.
      Yoga Considering
      Zoloft Somewhat Helpful
      This was the first medication I took for anxiety. I went off of it because I was gaining weight, was craving alcohol, and depressed.
      Reading Too Soon to Tell
    • Open TMJ

      I started getting TMJ symptoms on the right side of my jaw probably about 8 years ago. My mom has it also. The older I get, the worse it gets, and my insurance does not cover treatment. I hope to get a night mouthguard soon, so I can keep it from getting worse. It also makes the ringing in my ear (tinnitus) worse on that side.

      Treatments

      Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
      Mouthguard Somewhat Helpful
      I spent about $375 for a fitted mouthguard from the dentist. I either forget to wear it or just don't want to wear it half the time. It just feels weird wearing it, and the way it fits the roof of my mouth near my teeth... spit kind of pools there, and it annoys me!
    • Open Tinnitus

      After onset of severe Vertigo in 2001, I also got ringing in my ears. One side is worse due to TMJ. Nothing seems to help. No hearing loss, thank god!

    • Open Back Pain

      I have had lower back pain since high school. It gets especially aggravated by housework! My father also suffers from this, so I figure it is hereditary.

      Treatments

      Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
      BLAIR METHOD! There is no crazy cracking & popping! However, I have not had the time to keep up with it!
      Physical Exercise Too Soon to Tell
      Need to strengthen my core.
      Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
      Yoga Considering
    • Open High Cholesterol

      Since 2001, my total cholesterol has been slightly over 200.

      Treatments

      Fish Oil Too Soon to Tell
      Flax Too Soon to Tell
      Physical Exercise Too Soon to Tell
      Eating Healthier Foods Too Soon to Tell
      Yoga Considering
    • Open High Blood Pressure

      Recently started having high blood pressure. Currently monitoring, starting diuretics, switched medications that can elevate blood pressure, and starting to exercise and diet.

      Treatments

      Physical Exercise Too Soon to Tell
      Eating Healthier Foods Too Soon to Tell
      Yoga Considering
      HCT Too Soon to Tell
    • Open GERD & Heartburn

      Diagnosed in 2002 with mild GERD. Aggravated by stress and anxiety.

      Treatments

      Nexium Working / Worked
      NO LONGER TAKING. It is "Non-Formulary" on my prescription plan.
      Prevacid Working / Worked
      Prilosec Somewhat Helpful
      If I run out of my prescription
      Eating Healthier Foods Too Soon to Tell
      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      Avoiding spicy foods
      Eat Less Too Soon to Tell
    • Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

      I am forced to loose now that my BMI considers me to be "obese" and I have high blood pressure and cholesterol. I constantly struggle with my weight. I love to eat and hate to exercise. It's a constant personal battle!

      Treatments

      Atkins Diet Working / Worked
      NO LONGER USING. I actually did "Protein Power" high protein/lower carb years ago with great success. Now my doctor wants me to do low fat/low calorie dieting.
      Dancing Too Soon to Tell
      Eating Healthier Foods Too Soon to Tell
      Physical Exercise Too Soon to Tell
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Eat Less Too Soon to Tell
      Positive Thinking Too Soon to Tell
      Yoga Considering
      Willpower Too Soon to Tell
      Alli Considering
      Reading Too Soon to Tell
    • Open Stress Management

      I get stressed out easily... which contributes to my depression and anxiety. My job is very stressful right now.

      Treatments

      Physical Exercise Too Soon to Tell
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Eating Healthier Foods Too Soon to Tell
      Positive Thinking Too Soon to Tell
      Yoga Considering
      Self-help Working / Worked
      Ready self-help books is strongly encouraged by my mental health professionals.
      Willpower Too Soon to Tell
      Laughter Working / Worked
      Reading Too Soon to Tell
    • Open Insomnia

      I am such a night person. I have a hard time getting to sleep, and with my stress and anxiety, I wake up a lot throughout the night.

      Treatments

      Ambien Working / Worked
      NO LONGER USING. Doctor did not want me taking for long term use due to it's addictive nature.
      Trazodone Somewhat Helpful
      Worked in the beginning, but now I wake up. Switching over to Rozerum.
      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful
      Avoiding caffeine late in the day
      Rozerem Too Soon to Tell
    • Open Financial Challenges

      Have gotten into massive credit card debt over the years. Almost had to declare bankruptcy at the beginning of the year. Have worked hard to avoid that!

      Treatments

      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Reading Somewhat Helpful
    • Open Fitness Goals
      Type: Maintain a workout schedule

      I hate working out! However, my weight and my health now require me to do physical activity. I also miss being in shape, as I used to do some dancing and working out when I was younger.

      Treatments

      Dancing Too Soon to Tell
      Physical Exercise Too Soon to Tell
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Positive Thinking Too Soon to Tell
      Yoga Considering
      Willpower Too Soon to Tell
      Reading Too Soon to Tell
    • Open Obesity

      I have now gained enough weight that my BMI puts me in the "obese" category. With high cholesterol and blood pressure, I have got to get my weight down.

      Treatments

      Alli Considering
      Eating Healthier Foods Considering
      Eat Less Considering
      Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Considering
      Physical Exercise Considering
      Positive Thinking Considering
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Willpower Considering
      Yoga Considering
      Reading Too Soon to Tell
    • Open Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

      I've never been diagnosed, but I use the computer a lot, and often have wrist pain.

    • Open Food Addiction

      I don't consider myself an addict, but I am an emotional eater, and will often overeat when I am stressed or depressed.

      Treatments

      Reading Too Soon to Tell
    • Open Bisexuality

      I honestly don't know where I lie! I haven't dated in 3 years, but I do have an attraction to both sexes. Although I actually think my attraction to women is more sexual. I haven't yet had enough guts to try a relationship with a woman though. I feel like I should give it a chance.

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