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    About Me

    I am happily married living in the country in Texas. I own a small business where I handmake candles, soaps, sugar scrubs etc. (see my pics for my work) and I am going back to school to earn a degree as a Master Herbalist. I have been dealing with anxiety and depression my whole life. I figured everyone felt the way I did. To deal with it I became a cutter at 6 years of age. I am proud to say after about 18 years of cutting it has stopped thanks to the support and understanding of my amazing husband. Now, its time to deal with the major underlining causes. I am just trying to understand and learn so I can grow more as the healthy person I am MEANT to be! :)

    Interests

    Music, Poetry, Writing, Needle Work / Sewing, Baking, Making Crafts of all kinds, Photography / Photo Editing, Astronomy, Gardening (still workin on gettin my green thumb! hehe), Web Design, Blythe Dolls, Hello Kitty, Tinkerbell, Bento Boxes and chatting.

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    Yesterday

    • OpheliaRising wrote a journal entry: Tired....(quick update) 7:03pm

      Tomorrow is the BBQ and our friend came into town. I am so exhuasted right now so its been hard keeping…  

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    • Tired....(quick update)

      Mood July 25, 2008 7:03pm

      Tomorrow is the BBQ and our friend came into town. I am so exhuasted right now so its been hard keeping my panic and anxious worry in check. It …

    • Early to Rise....with 8 hours of Zzzz's

      Mood July 24, 2008 6:14pm

      "He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying."– …

    • Early to rise....

      Mood July 23, 2008 6:55am

      "All growth is a leap in the dark, a spontaneous unpremeditated act without the benefit of experience."– Henry Miller

      Yesterday I went …

    • Long time no update...

      Mood July 19, 2008 8:11pm

      "If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you'll never enjoy the sunshine." –Morris West

       

      I know I haven’t …

    • Yet Another Update...

      Mood July 7, 2008 2:56pm

      "Life only demands from you the strength you possess. Only one feat is possible — not to have run away."– Dag Hammarskjold

      Last …

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      From Reneefriend Thursday

      Thank you! :)

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      From Reneefriend Wednesday

      Eek! I am sooooo excited! My sister is helping me and we checked out Ebay and tons of eshops! I can barely wait for my 'baby' and to make little outfits and the pets and all! Oh, I sound like a little girl, lol. Thank you for your help and advice. It has really given me a to-go start. I'm narrowed down to several picks! Will send "baby arrival" photos as soon as I have my dollie! :)

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      From childofgrace Tuesday

      I'm feeling a lot less nervous, but I wonder if there will be any one in my classes that I can relate to. It would be horrible if I can't find at least one person to talk with, I definitely don't want to feel like an outcast. I'm trying to look at everything in a positively. I'm sure it will work out once classes start. Sorry I haven't been online much, there's so much going on here, I kinda feel like I'm spread a little thin. I hope you are doing well, I'll catch up with you soon. HUGS kristie

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      From Stephano Tuesday

      I've attempted to get you to plug in chat. :-(

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      From Odyssey Tuesday

      Thanks Rea - You're in my thoughts and prayers too. Flowers, hugs and blessings to you.

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  • Goals

    Progress

    55 %

    Goal End Date is Sep 19, 08 55 more days.

    Progress

    60 %

    Goal End Date is Apr 1, 08 116 days ago.
    Goal Completed on May 13, 08
    Goal Completed on Feb 14, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Anxiety

      The past few months I have been doing research on my anxiety and depression. I have suffered with it almost my whole life thinking that everyone lives like this. These past few months have been especially hard. It has gotten so bad that it is a struggle to do every day things like go shopping, to the movies etc. I feel like though those about me are supportive that they dont truly understand.

      Treatments

      Breathing Exercises Working / Worked
      Anytime I get that "rush" I start taking deep breaths. It seems to help but I found positive dialogue along with it works wonders.
      Meditation Working / Worked
      Sometimes a "time out" helps a lot.
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      Works wonders.
      St. John\'s Wort Working / Worked
    • Close Depression

      The past few months I have been doing research on my anxiety and depression. I have suffered with it almost my whole life thinking that everyone lives like this. These past few months have been especially hard but I am getting through it.

      Treatments

      Meditation Working / Worked
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      Writing Working / Worked
      I have kept a journal for as long as I can remember.
    • Open Panic Attacks

      The past few months I have been doing research on my anxiety and depression. I have suffered with it almost my whole life thinking that everyone lives like this. These past few months have been especially hard.

      Treatments

      Meditation Working / Worked
      Patience Working / Worked
      Being gentle to yourself is most important! :)
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      works wonders!
    • Open Self-Injury

      Once upon a time I was a cutter. I did it for 18 years. Now I am recovering. I am here to help others like me. It can stop. :)

      Treatments

      Talking Working / Worked
      I call it Rambling. Call it what you will- just talk, write it down etc.
    • Open Healthy Eating

      For the past few years I have been really conscious about the foods I put in my body. Yes, I slip up sometimes- dont we all- but for the most part I try to stay on a healthy eating plan which is assisting me in losing weight.

      Treatments

      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      :)
    • Open Families & Friends Affected By Suicide

      Four of my close friends in the course of an 8 year period took their lives with one, Gabe, taking his life right in front of me while I tried to stop him. I think this is a hurt I will forever carry.

      Treatments

      Patience Working / Worked
      As cliche as it sounds "time heals all". I am now at peace.
      Talking Working / Worked
      At first I didnt speak about any of it much, however, later in life I found remembering is the best way to visit them.
      Writing Working / Worked
      I have journals full of my pain, rage, hate, love etc. I wrote some of my best poetry blinded by tears.
    • Open Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Parent

      My Great Grandmother passed away yesterday. She was like a Mother to me. She was the only one in my family that understood me, protected me, and loved me. I miss her so much.

      Treatments

      Crying Working / Worked
      Its touch and go with the crying right now.
      Helping Others Working / Worked
      I love helping others and through that I know I make her proud. Kindness is rare and if I have it to give I will do so.
      Music Working / Worked
      Music is my breath!
      Pets Working / Worked
      I have a yorkie, Loki, that I cuddle and snuggle when upset.
      Poetry Working / Worked
      Grammie loved it when I would read my poetry to her so I write on.
      Prayer Working / Worked
      Sailing her home through prayer, laughter and tears.
      Remembering Working / Worked
      Its comforting. It feels like she is here.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      My Husband has been amazing and of course a handful of my close friends have come to my aid. I am blessed.
      Talking Working / Worked
      Husband has been encouraging me to speak with him- or even write. It helps a lot.
      Time Working / Worked
      I never been in this world without her....I dont think thats something you get over.
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