Sufferer of chronic intractable pain for over 20 yrs. Severe spinal issues, fibromyalgia, diabetes, neuropathy, neurogenic bladder and bowels, depression, anxiety. I am also an advocate for better treatment for all persons suffering from chronic pain.
I am a divorced Christian female and just starting bi polar treatment. I struggled with depression for years, and sadly, no provider picked up on my bi polar disorder until an episode of extreme mania nearly destroyed my life. One thing that was not destroyed was my faith in God, and He has empowered me in many ways during this journey.
I enjoy a number of hobbies, from crafts to writing,...
Hi, I'm 49 and live in glasgow scotland, i have lived with chronic ocular migraine for 30 years. i am still no closer to finding the right treatment!!and yet again i have just started new meds, i am ever hopefull that one of these meds will calm if not rid me of years of pain.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has been treating children and adults for over thirteen years in the Connecticut area. In my years of practice I have grown to discover that healthcare professionals are trained and encouraged to merely treat the symptoms resulting from depression, anxiety, stress, etc without ever taking into account the causes of the initial illness. ...
Licensed clinical social worker with 25 years experience in the treatment of trauma, anxiety disorders, depression and grief. Lecturer/trainer on Verbal First Aid to medical, military and corporate groups. Co-author, The Worst is Over (2002) and Verbal First Aid (2010). Psychotherapist and classical homeopath in private practice in New Mexico with national client base. Author of numerous...
I am 62 and was diagnosed with PSC (primary sclerosing cholangitis) and ulcerative colitis seven years ago, after several major cholangitis episodes. For several years I needed stent replacements in my main bile duct, because of biliary strictures, but this was resolved 1.5 years ago. I take UDCA (ursofalk) and mesalazine, as well as a large range of vitamins etc. After checking PSC on...
Professional activity:
2001 - Columbia University, Dartmouth (USA);
2002 - Georgetown University, Washington, New Hampshire, Dartmouth (USA);
2003-2004 years - Bergen (Norway);
since 2004 - University of Illinois (USA)
Specialization:
Treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders
Business:
Private pharmacological clinic in Dallas, Texas (USA)
Family...
I am 50 years old and a library clerk. I have been suffering from Fibromyalgia for almost 10 years now. My husband still doesn't always understand my pain, but my two children seem to understand most of the time. Just when I think I hace conquered a pain or health issue another rears it's ugly head. Guess that's just the life I live with now! I am always trying to stay up to date on any and all...
I am the owner of Red Bird Healing Arts, LLC an acupuncture clinic in Portland, OR. This business incorporates acupuncture, herbs, cupping and combined acupuncture / massage treatments. I treat patients for stress reduction, musculoskeletal pain, motor vehicle accidents, allergies, smoking cessation, scar tissue therapy, emotional ease, and women's health including fertility and...
I've blogged for a while...mostly moaning about life, living with the hellish depression and anorexia I've battled for so long. I come across on the blog probably as moody and not a very happy friendly person, but people who know me in real life rarely see that side of me and see me as quite a cheery person who likes to make others laugh. I want to be that person all the time, but anorexia...
