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Carolynt

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Online Status	OFFLINE
Member Since	01/17/2008 07:54:30
Last Online	09/05/2008 17:53:29
Last Updated	06/10/2008 04:24:46
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Ribbon		Date	Why I wear this ribbon
	Green-Orange Ribbon	01/17/2008	For Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome Factir V lieden Adrenal Insufficiency

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General

Gender:	Female
State:	Connecticut
Occupation:	Home schooling Mother of 3
A little about me:	I am 34. I was diagnosed with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome in 2000. Shortly after I was also diagnosed with factor v lieden (both blood clotting disorders), just this past June diagnosed with Adrenal Insufficiency. Struggling with wieght and depressed. I am trying to get into a daily routine of exercize and better sleeping habits. In tears at the moment. I have a wonderful husband and 3 beautiful healthy children ages 7,4, and a 21 month old.

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Paulrevere gave me a Happy for You

07/10/2008 12:56:26

I Carolyn,
I hope your doing well.
I've been able to maintain my anger most of the time. I can feel the anger building and I stop and think about what the "trigger" might be and that helps. I bought a cheap piece of jewlry that I grab just as a focus thing. I got mad last night and took it out on the refrigirator door. But in the rage it was hard to focus..but I did it. Somebody posted something about going to the courts and getting an anger class. I don't want to do that. Like I want my name on some govt list as a hostile person. That will make things worse and not better. My problem is not as bad as others and probably worse than most people.
Take Care

marianna gave me a Hug

06/24/2008 14:49:37

Carolyn, Thanks for writing me. I finally figured out the email and receive this hug. I was grateful that you told me about factor V lieden. My Mom also has it and is on large dosages of coumadin as well. I am also try to be very holestic. No refined sugars, high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, and I am taking flax, etc.... I also have celiac disease so gluten free as well. Sometimes I can be good at all of this and sometimes I can't. I keep thinking that I am on top of it when I realize that I am blaming myself for somehow surviving my day rather than powering up to the world. I realize that I get so discouraged by peoples super success stores because I do not feel that I am meeting up to that status. Then I realize I comparing myself and I just have to stop judging myself and living with this condition. I guess that is way. I guess that is why I has taking me so long to join a support group. My ego was in the way.
I am very grateful. I thank God everyday for my children because they have remind me of the spirit of life and the love and joy that is possible. I know that sounds cliche but it is true. They are my heart.

It means a lot to me that you wrote. I feel that this process can be very empowering for each other.I truly do feel hugged.

Thank You,
Marianna

Tuffy gave me a Hug

06/13/2008 10:27:42

Ah thanks so much Carolyn. I also learned from my doctors appt yesterday that being on Cortef...if you ever get into poisen Ivy or Oak...like I did this past weekend, the Cortef is a natural defense on being affected badly. I only got a few really red spots on my legs, but my hubby got covered in redness, itching & a bad rash..poor guy!!! Our doc put him on Prednisone for 10 days to clear it up!! So when I have time, I am going to post it on this forum for all to learn from!! Your so welcome for my info on the Addisons & its 'awful' crisis moments!! Knock on wood (my head..ha ha) I haven't had a 'crisi' since January. But this terrible heat & humidity are a real killer for us that have Addisons & SAI. I'm in Ohio & its been a bad heat wave since last Friday with temps as high as 96 degrees. So promise me you'll ""stay cool"" & be VERY aware that when you get tired & maybe overheated..get to a cool place & 'chill out'. Otherwise, a crisis will be waiting for you, and you don't want that. God Bless U Carolyn...you are a great person! Luv ya, Dea ;-)

norma gave me a Hug

06/12/2008 04:37:10

Checking in on you. How is it going???

bejeweled gave me a Thumbs Down

06/10/2008 12:48:14

I hope you can go to your husband and ask him to take you to a psychiatrist. Sometimes when people are psychotic, it is missed until something awful happens. We all posted yesterday because we want you to get REAL help. That will take a psychiatrist. You can edit your posts, but once you type something it is always there. If you are already struggling with depression, then another mental illness is a real possibilty. It isn't an excuse for outrageous behavior but it does make it easier to understand. The only good news is there is treatment. (even if you go to a hospital) Your life will not and cannot improve without intervention. God doesn't want you to destroy your life and the lives of your children. He brought you here to this forum so you could hear this. Do not disregard it.

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My Support Groups

Carolynt is a member of the following Support Groups:

Group	Member Since
Addison Disease Support Group	17 January 2008
Adrenal Insufficiency Support Group	15 March 2008
Antiphospholipid Syndrome Support Group	19 April 2008

My Diary

Diary Description:	I am writing a diary to just keep track of my emotional moments and thank yous for all of you who are there to support me in this group. May it be for the glory of God.
Diary Statistics:	Total entries: 14	Total comments: 3	Total combined hits: 865

– Thursday, July 17 2008 –
Anger Management Update July I just wanted to journal how I am dealing with my anger. I have to say I am so glad to no longer be a part of the anger management group. ...	0 44
– Friday, June 06 2008 –
The Simple Blessings in Life This morning instead of jumping into Home schooling, I played legos with my 7 year old daughter and 4 year old son before my almost 2 year old daughte...	0 81
– Wednesday, May 21 2008 –
Finding Balance each day- Menu Planning This is going to be short and sweet while I wait for the turkey dogs and buns to warm up on the stove for lunch. I started menu planning a couple mont...	0 90
– Monday, May 19 2008 –
Weekends and slowing down after a busy day !! Okay I know I seem very busy, but I think what I am is very detail oriented. When I tell stories or write e-mails about what is going ...	0 67
– Friday, May 09 2008 –
Forgiveness Part II/ Making up for lost time Please read my forgiveness diary first if you have not already, it will help you to understand this entry. Well I finally had the discussion with...	1 83
– Thursday, May 08 2008 –
Self-Discipline&Family Eating Habits I had to write another entry because I got off on a tangent about eating habits so I thought I would post it seperately. I like to freeze the cookie d...	0 66
Finding Balance this week Well I am feeling extremely overwhelmed at the moment. I need to get dinner ready and I try to make healthy meals for my family. And tonig...	0 61
– Friday, May 02 2008 –
Working through my issues Last night and This morning I have been really dealing with alot of heavy emotional issues. I think some of my friends must think I am a nut.&nb...	1 68
– Thursday, May 01 2008 –
How quickly a day can unravel! After my 7 year old daughter and I finished our part of reading lesson today because I was exhausted from the emotional turmoil of the day from our me...	0 65
Forgiveness My husband and I met with our pastor last night. And I walked into it thinking boy this is going to help us. Jim can get his stuff out and...	0 55

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