italianqt’s Profile

Open College Stress

I go to community college. I am starting the Respiratory Therapy program this Fall. It is a 2 year A.S. degree. I am nervous, yet excited. However; I get really stressed when I'm in school. More than an every day thing- just need to read others views on how they deal with it.

Treatments

Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful

Family and Friends are very supportive.However; most of them aren't in my shoes, so it's hard for them to help sometimes.However,I do have a cousin that helps alot since she has been in college.

Open High Cholesterol

I just had a blood test done a couple weeks ago to check my health. I am in excellent condition execpt I have high cholesterol. My doctor says I'm too young to go on medicine for this-so I need to go on a low diet,and exercise.I had already started exercising on my own a month prior...so I have to get my blood rechecked in 3 months. Hopefully it goes down.My Mom has the same problem, but I'm half her age.It is hereditary;but I still have it reguardless of that.Any ideas other than exercise/diet?

Treatments

Physical Exercise Too Soon to Tell

I've been working out for a month-but that was before I found out my cholestrol was high-so until I get tested again,not sure if it's down or not

Open Migraine Headaches

I get really bad migraines to where I feel like I'm going to get sick. My whole head pounds. I've tried some medications and it makes it worse,or doesn't work at all. It's very painful,and you can't work normally-

Treatments

Depakote Considering

My Aunt takes 500mg of depakote twice each day- seems to work for the most part..but she still got migraines this summer.I was thinking of trying it-

Imitrex Not Working

This did not work at all for me. It makes my head spin, and when I get up the next morning the migraine is still there.

Maxalt Not Working

I had the worst side effects to this medication-I almost had my Mom take me to the hospital it was so bad.

Open Panic Attacks

I rarely have panic attacks.The last time I did I couldn't breath normally.I was breathing heavy,and couldn't stop crying-very scary.I had to call my Mom to calm me down and help me breath slower-usually have to use a paper bag to breath in also.

Open Stress Management

I get stressed about everything. Even if I don't mean to. I stress way to easily;and can't seem to keep from doing so.

Treatments

Physical Exercise Somewhat Helpful

so far it's helping,b/c it gets my mind off of everything for the time being.

Open Families & Friends of Gays & Lesbians

My Mother is a lesbian.She left my father for her first girlfriend;as a result my parents divorced when I was 7.It has been a huge struggle for me all my life.I am hoping to find help in this community-

Open Blindness & Visual Impairment
Type: Other

I had to start wearing glasses in 2nd grade. Finally moved up to contacts in 7th grade.Of course I was teased and called 4 eyes.I have thought about lasik but I have bumps on the front and back of my cornea. So I have to try other surgical options-when the time is right money wise.(phakic IOL,etc...)