Welcome New Members

[Guest guest]

Is any one aware of programmes/resources which help teenagers to deal

with anger management? thank you

lynn

Lynn Torpey

Health Visitor

020 8466 9988

Children's Resource Centre

40 Masons Hill

Bromley

>>> sarah@... 11/10/2004 22:03:42 >>>

There seem to be lots of new members, many of whom are student health

visitors. You are all very welcome: do join in the discussions, or

ask

questions for us all to ponder. Some of our most interesting

discussions in the past have stemmed from students seeking help for an

assignment, or just trying to get their heads around something (which

is

often the same thing that taxes us 'old hands' as well). best wishes

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I'm a new member of this group. My name is Colleen, I'm 54 and from the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. I have chronic neck and back pain. For the last few days I've been having a bad flareup. I'm always in pain, every day, but some days are much worse than others. Right now it's almost 1:30 am and I woke up because of the pain in the back of my neck. I get occiputal headaches a lot. I am also having lower back pain with sciatic pain shotting down my leg. I went to the chiropractor Tuesday, but alack and alas, he was on vacation.

I have four kids, but only one is young enough to still be at home. He's 15. The others are 25, 32 and 34. I also have, according to my middle son, a granddog named . He's a Schnuggle, which is half Pug and half Schnauzer.

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and interacting with you for information and support.

Colleen

LARRY GULLAHORN <lagullahorn68-69@...> wrote:

I would like to take a moment to welcome the following new members to the group.

WELCOME TO ; rteachers,luv2save2003,silslady,real_lady_2 and to tigerhawksoars.

We are a group or people that all share the same thing in common.

We all have chronic pain in the back,or neck [or both] due to injury or disease. We all welcome you into our midst and look forward to helping you in any way that we can. Let us hear from you so that we may be able to be of service to you.

MAY YOU ALL HAVE A BETTER DAY TODAY THAN YESTERDAY AND NOT AS GOOD A DAY AS TOMORROW.

TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN AND BE SAFE!

LARRY,GROUP MODERATOR

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There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony

known as afternoon tea. ---Henry

[Guest guest]

Welcome Coleen. I am too a new member. I look forward to talking to you in the future.TigerHawk <tigerhawksoars@...> wrote:

Hi,

I'm a new member of this group. My name is Colleen, I'm 54 and from the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. I have chronic neck and back pain. For the last few days I've been having a bad flareup. I'm always in pain, every day, but some days are much worse than others. Right now it's almost 1:30 am and I woke up because of the pain in the back of my neck. I get occiputal headaches a lot. I am also having lower back pain with sciatic pain shotting down my leg. I went to the chiropractor Tuesday, but alack and alas, he was on vacation.

I have four kids, but only one is young enough to still be at home. He's 15. The others are 25, 32 and 34. I also have, according to my middle son, a granddog named . He's a Schnuggle, which is half Pug and half Schnauzer.

I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and interacting with you for information and support.

Colleen

LARRY GULLAHORN <lagullahorn68-69@...> wrote:

I would like to take a moment to welcome the following new members to the group.

WELCOME TO ; rteachers,luv2save2003,silslady,real_lady_2 and to tigerhawksoars.

We are a group or people that all share the same thing in common.

We all have chronic pain in the back,or neck [or both] due to injury or disease. We all welcome you into our midst and look forward to helping you in any way that we can. Let us hear from you so that we may be able to be of service to you.

MAY YOU ALL HAVE A BETTER DAY TODAY THAN YESTERDAY AND NOT AS GOOD A DAY AS TOMORROW.

TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN AND BE SAFE!

LARRY,GROUP MODERATOR

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There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony

known as afternoon tea. ---Henry

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the welcome. It is much appreciated.LARRY GULLAHORN <lagullahorn68-69@...> wrote:

I would like to take a moment to welcome the following new members to the group.

WELCOME TO ; rteachers,luv2save2003,silslady,real_lady_2 and to tigerhawksoars.

We are a group or people that all share the same thing in common.

We all have chronic pain in the back,or neck [or both] due to injury or disease. We all welcome you into our midst and look forward to helping you in any way that we can. Let us hear from you so that we may be able to be of service to you.

MAY YOU ALL HAVE A BETTER DAY TODAY THAN YESTERDAY AND NOT AS GOOD A DAY AS TOMORROW.

TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN AND BE SAFE!

LARRY,GROUP MODERATOR

[Guest guest]

Thanks Larry.

I'm Tammy and I was in 2 automobile accidents in 2 months, both with neck and back strains (June and August). I have been in constant pain for 7 months now. I have gone through Physical Therapy, Chiropratic care and massage in addition to various meds. Last week I finally had an MRI and they found bulging discs on most of my cervical spine, but the worst was between C5 and 6 where I do have spinal cord compression. They also found an atypical hemangionoma (sp?) at T1. I guess the hemangionomas aren't uncommon, but I do have a lot of pain right there so we may be researching further. Currently my doctor wants me to only do massage for the next 4 weeks and if there is no improvement, she will likely send me to meet with a neurologist and a physiatrist. The pain is now even radiating down my right arm which makes it difficult to work (and to type at times of course).

I am glad to have found this wonderful group on the web. I look forward to talking with you all, who know exactly what this is like.

Tammy in SeattleLARRY GULLAHORN <lagullahorn68-69@...> wrote:

WELCOME TO THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS.

I would like to welcome the following new members to the group.

WELCOME TO tammypennington01,and to skcritters.

We are a group of people that all share one thing in common.

We all have chronic pain in our back,or neck [or both] due to injury or disease.

We all live with the struggle of dealing with chronic pain every day. Each one of us knows what it is like to have to deal with doctors,insurance companies and those who just do not understand what it is like to live in pain every moment of every day.

There will always be someone here that will answer you when you have a question,or need to talk .

So,let us hear from you so we will know how we may be of service to you.

Until then,MAY YOU HAVE A BETTER DAY TODAY THAN YOU HAD YESTERDAY AND NOT AS GOOD A DAY AS TOMORROW.

TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN ,AND BE SAFE

LARRY,GROUP MODERATOR

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[Guest guest]

Hello Tammy,We are glad to have you in our group.

As I said in the welcome we are here to help and support you in any way that we can.

I also was injured in an auto accident where I suffered injury to my neck and low back.The accident happened in October of 2003.

I have a disk herniation at the c4-c5 level and disks bulging at the c5-6 and c6-7.

I also have a disk bulging at the L4-5 and a disk protrusion at L5-S1.

I have constant headaches as well as neck and shoulder pain all the time.

When the headaches are the worst it feels like my eyes are going to explode from their sockets.

I can not stand or walk for more than 5 to10 minutes before my left leg starts to go numb around from the back to the front of my thigh. I also have a hard time driving for very long before the pressure of the seat belt strap on my shoulder causes me to hurt really bad.

I also have a lot of problems with the nerves in my low back.

The only way that I can describe what happens is that it seems that the nerves in my leg seem to just fire of electrical impulses that causes my whole body to jerk very hard. Sometimes it happens so fast and hard all I can do is gasp and hope that it will stop. I have had this happen for as short as a few seconds to as long as every 2 to 3 seconds for hours at a time.

When that happens I am exhausted and hurt so bad that I can barely move for several days afterward.

Well,so much for me. I just wanted to share my pain background with you so that you would know that I understand what it is like to hurt all of the time[or at least most of the time].

I hope that we can be of service to you and that you will find the help that you are looking for.

MAY YOU HAVE A BETTER DAY TODAY THAN YESTERDAY AND NOT AS GOOD A DAY AS TOMORROW.

TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN AND BE SAFE.

LARRY,GROUP MODERATOR

Tammy Pennington <tammypennington01@...> wrote:

T+o: neck pain From: Tammy Pennington Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 22:05:09 -0800 (PST)Subject: Re: WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Thanks Larry.

I'm Tammy and I was in 2 automobile accidents in 2 months, both with neck and back strains (June and August). I have been in constant pain for 7 months now. I have gone through Physical Therapy, Chiropratic care and massage in addition to various ds. Last week I finally had an MRI and they found bulging discs on most of my cervical spine, but the worst was between C5 and 6 where I do have spinal cord compression. They also found an atypical hemangionoma (sp?) at T1. I guess the hemangionomas aren't uncommon, but I do have a lot of pain right there so we may be researching further. Currently my doctor wants me to only do massage for the next 4 weeks and if there is no improvement, she will likely send me to meet with a neurologist and a physiatrist. The pain is now even radiating down my right arm which makes it difficult to work (and to type at times of course).

I am glad to have found this wonderful group on the web. I look forward to talking with y

ou all, who know exactly what this is like.

Tammy in Seattle

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[Guest guest]

Tammy,

I am sorry to hear that you are in

pain. But welcome to the group.

Janay

EMAIL: JanaysJewels@...

Re:

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Thanks Larry.

I'm Tammy and I was in 2 automobile accidents in 2

months, both with neck and back strains (June and August). I have been in

constant pain for 7 months now. I have gone through Physical Therapy,

Chiropratic care and massage in addition to various meds. Last week

I finally had an MRI and they found bulging discs on most of my cervical spine,

but the worst was between C5 and 6 where I do have spinal cord

compression. They also found an atypical hemangionoma (sp?) at T1.

I guess the hemangionomas aren't uncommon, but I do have a lot of pain right

there so we may be researching further. Currently my doctor wants me to

only do massage for the next 4 weeks and if there is no improvement, she will

likely send me to meet with a neurologist and a physiatrist. The pain is

now even radiating down my right arm which makes it difficult to work (and to

type at times of course).

I am glad to have found this wonderful group on the

web. I look forward to talking with you all, who know exactly what

this is like.

Tammy in Seattle

LARRY GULLAHORN

<lagullahorn68-69@...> wrote:

WELCOME TO THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS.

I would like to welcome the following new members to the group.

WELCOME TO tammypennington01,and to skcritters.

We are a group of people that all share one thing in common.

We all have chronic pain in our back,or neck [or both] due to

injury or disease.

We all live with the struggle of dealing with chronic

pain every day. Each one of us knows what it is like to have to deal with

doctors,insurance companies and those who just do not understand what it is

like to live in pain every moment of every day.

There will always be someone here that will answer you when

you have a question,or need to talk .

So,let us hear from you so we will know how we may be of service to

you.

Until then,MAY YOU HAVE A BETTER DAY TODAY THAN YOU HAD YESTERDAY

AND NOT AS GOOD A DAY AS TOMORROW.

TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN ,AND BE SAFE

LARRY,GROUP MODERATOR

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[Guest guest]

Tammy,

Welcome. Sorry to hear about your accident. I hope all goes well, and

please do keep us posted.

Jeanine ;0)

In neck pain , Tammy Pennington

<tammypennington01@y...> wrote:

> Thanks Larry.

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with neck and back strains (June and August). I have been in

constant pain for 7 months now. I have gone through Physical

Therapy, Chiropratic care and massage in addition to various meds.

Last week I finally had an MRI and they found bulging discs on most

of my cervical spine, but the worst was between C5 and 6 where I do

have spinal cord compression. They also found an atypical

hemangionoma (sp?) at T1. I guess the hemangionomas aren't uncommon,

but I do have a lot of pain right there so we may be researching

further. Currently my doctor wants me to only do massage for the

next 4 weeks and if there is no improvement, she will likely send me

to meet with a neurologist and a physiatrist. The pain is now even

radiating down my right arm which makes it difficult to work (and to

type at times of course).

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> I am glad to have found this wonderful group on the web. I look

forward to talking with you all, who know exactly what this is like.

>

> Tammy in Seattle

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> LARRY GULLAHORN <lagullahorn68-69@s...> wrote:

> WELCOME TO THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS.

> I would like to welcome the following new members to the group.

> WELCOME TO tammypennington01,and to skcritters.

> We are a group of people that all share one thing in common.

> We all have chronic pain in our back,or neck [or both] due to

injury or disease.

> We all live with the struggle of dealing with chronic pain every

day. Each one of us knows what it is like to have to deal with

doctors,insurance companies and those who just do not understand what

it is like to live in pain every moment of every day.

> There will always be someone here that will answer you when you

have a question,or need to talk .

> So,let us hear from you so we will know how we may be of service to

you.

> Until then,MAY YOU HAVE A BETTER DAY TODAY THAN YOU HAD YESTERDAY

AND NOT AS GOOD A DAY AS TOMORROW.

> TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN ,AND BE SAFE

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[Guest guest]

Colleen,

Welcome to the group. I think you will find this is a great group to

turn to as most of us have been or are in constant pain. Great

support group here. Welcome.

Jeanine ;0)

In neck pain , TigerHawk

<tigerhawksoars@y...> wrote:

> Hi,

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> I'm a new member of this group. My name is Colleen, I'm 54 and

from the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. I have chronic neck and back

pain. For the last few days I've been having a bad flareup. I'm

always in pain, every day, but some days are much worse than others.

Right now it's almost 1:30 am and I woke up because of the pain in

the back of my neck. I get occiputal headaches a lot. I am also

having lower back pain with sciatic pain shotting down my leg. I

went to the chiropractor Tuesday, but alack and alas, he was on

vacation.

>

> I have four kids, but only one is young enough to still be at

home. He's 15. The others are 25, 32 and 34. I also have,

according to my middle son, a granddog named . He's a

Schnuggle, which is half Pug and half Schnauzer.

>

> I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and interacting with you

for information and support.

>

> Colleen

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> LARRY GULLAHORN <lagullahorn68-69@s...> wrote:

> I would like to take a moment to welcome the following new members

to the group.

> WELCOME TO ; rteachers,luv2save2003,silslady,real_lady_2 and to

tigerhawksoars.

> We are a group or people that all share the same thing in common.

> We all have chronic pain in the back,or neck [or both] due to

injury or disease. We all welcome you into our midst and look forward

to helping you in any way that we can. Let us hear from you so that

we may be able to be of service to you.

> MAY YOU ALL HAVE A BETTER DAY TODAY THAN YESTERDAY AND NOT AS GOOD

A DAY AS TOMORROW.

> TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN AND BE SAFE!

> LARRY,GROUP MODERATOR

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[Guest guest]

HI Tammy welcome to the group, Sorry to hear about your spinal cord

compression, geez I know too well how much that can hurt. I hope and

pray the dr's get you to surgery quick, I had something similar and

for me nothing else helped. Best of luck, Sharon Group Owner

> WELCOME TO THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS.

> I would like to welcome the following new members to the group.

> WELCOME TO tammypennington01,and to skcritters.

> We are a group of people that all share one thing in common.

> We all have chronic pain in our back,or neck [or both] due to

injury or disease.

> We all live with the struggle of dealing with chronic pain every

day. Each one of us knows what it is like to have to deal with

doctors,insurance companies and those who just do not understand

what it is like to live in pain every moment of every day.

> There will always be someone here that will answer you when you

have a question,or need to talk .

> So,let us hear from you so we will know how we may be of service

to you.

> Until then,MAY YOU HAVE A BETTER DAY TODAY THAN YOU HAD YESTERDAY

AND NOT AS GOOD A DAY AS TOMORROW.

> TAKE AS BEST CARE AS YOU CAN ,AND BE SAFE

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Sharon. I see a physiatrist on Monday (4 more days!). I can't wait. At this point I will try anything. I can't imagine 7 more months like this.

Tammydarkstarzz1019 <darkstarzz1019@...> wrote:

HI Tammy welcome to the group, Sorry to hear about your spinal cord compression, geez I know too well how much that can hurt. I hope and pray the dr's get you to surgery quick, I had something similar and for me nothing else helped. Best of luck, Sharon Group Owner

[Guest guest]

-Thanks Kathy,

I am hoping for the same future. It is early months for me but have

had great comfort in your story. The distance is not so far when we

share. I flew into Pittburgh when visiting friends in Ohio last year.

So far I have had a dilation in early Aug2005 but am finding that I

am getting more and more bad days of eating from nothing to chocolate

and chips ( sorry crisps I believe over there). But at other times I

am able to eat the better part of a meal.

It is a matter of deciding when to travel back to see the surgeon

again. I don't know wether to hold out longer and see or get on with

it and go sooner.

in Australia

-- In achalasia , " zekenoahme " <kgasior2@y...> wrote:

> There are so many new members, I will not even try to use

individual

> names. Lots of you are having procedures and surgeries coming up

> soon. I wish you much success and happy swallowing.

>

> Although it is old, here is my story ...

> Today, September 16, is 6 months since my Myotomy with Toupet Wrap,

and

> life is SO much better.

>

> I lost weight very rapidly ... 50 pounds in 13 weeks! I was

struggling

> even with water. I went thru 39 different tests before I was

> diagnosed. At one point, they thought I had Lymphoma of the

stomach

> and Esophagus. While we waited for the biopsy results from the

Mayo

> Clinic, I endured the 3 l o n g e s t weeks of my life. Thank God,

it

> turned out Negative, but they still did not know what the problem

was.

>

> Actually, I found the word " ACHALASIA " when I was searching with

> questions. I printed the VERY short article, showed it to a co-

worker,

> and said " this is exactly what I have been telling the doctors, I

> wonder if this is what I have. " Shortly after that, one doctor

> mentioned that possibility, and another, then finally, they thought

> that was the probability. My GI tried to talk me into Botox. By

that

> time I wandered on to this Group. Joan Pearse (who tragically

passed

> away this June) was the first to contact me directly then Cindi

> followed. In a VERY short time, I decided Botox was not for me!

The

> GI and I discussed the dilation of the LES. (By that point, I had

> already had two dilations of the Esophagus which were worthless).

> Next, I decided to look for a surgeon.

>

> Everything I read on the board made me think going to TCC might be

my

> best choice with Dr. Rice ... however I live in Pittsburgh, PA. I

was

> very reluctant to drive the 3 1/2 hours for the surgery. PLUS, I

live

> in Pittsburgh which has the GIGANTIC UPMC ... there had to be a

surgeon

> here. All on the same day, my GI called, Cindi on the board called

her

> doctor then contacted me, and (a board lurker) contacted

me

> personally.... All 3 had the same Doctors Name ... and he did

s

> Surgery! Dr. Luketich was recommended to me 3 times in 2

hours.

> I called his office ... 1 month for an appointment ... I decided it

was

> worth it. An hour later his nurse called me with a

cancellation ...

> March 1, 8 days away ... I was thrilled!

>

> Armed with the results of all 39 tests, I went to see him. The

first

> thing he said is he could not do the surgery for 6 - 8 weeks, did I

> understand that. I said that was OK, at least I would have a

target

> date. Then, after going over my info and the exam, he leaves the

room,

> comes back, and tells me I am scheduled for 2 weeks away. (I guess

I

> was pretty bad and he recognized it.)

>

> March 16, 2005 I had the Hellers Myotomy Lap with Toupet Wrap at

> Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, by Dr. Luketich. I

stayed

> in the hospital for 3 nights (I had a few other unrelated issues).

>

> I must say that I feel my life is so much better. The recovery was

> quite easy ... very little pain. While in the hospital, they do

have

> you on Morphine for the first 2 days, but once home, I think I took

> Tylenol PM 3 times. The worst part of this are the spasms which

are

> incredibly intense. I get them in the middle of my chest (at the

> Esophagus), it goes thru the back, up both shoulder blades and BOTH

> jaws. It is sudden onset and takes my breath away! The longest

they

> last is 2 hours, but now seem to be closer to an hour. There is NO

> pattern. Some days I get 2 in a day, but once I went 10 whole

fabulous

> days without one. I choose not to take medicine because I know

they

> will eventually go away, however, I am considering taking an ADVIL

at

> the beginning of the next one to see if it helps (more advise from

my

> friends on the board).

>

> Personally, I am thrilled that I decided on the surgery. I was a

> nervous wreck before I went. I did the silly things ... wrote

letters

> to my kids and husband, cleaned the house from top to bottom, put

every

> file in order for work. Fortunately, the clean house was a joy to

come

> home to, the files in order were a real plus for the office staff

that

> helped me ... and my husband and kids never got the letters!!!

>

> Believe me, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Almost everything you have felt or

> thought has probably been experienced by someone on the board. So

many

> times, I have read something someone said or experienced, and

> thought ... Wow ... that was me! Spill it out ... someone will

help

> you clean it up.

>

> When I was at my worst ... I would eat a jar of babyfood with a

baby

> spoon (it would take 3 hours), ensure or slim fast, a glass of

milk,

> clear juice, liquid vitamins (YUCK). I ate all day long but rarely

got

> more than 600 calories. My heart goes out to those of you who are

at

> that point now. The infant baby food what something I added

towards

> the very end, and I wish I had tried it sooner ... the fruits at

least

> added a little nutrition to my diet.

>

> I am lucky enough to have a wonderful family, and many caring

friends.

> The friends I have made on this board have been my rock! They have

> made me understand I am NOT imagining all this! I can say what I

need

> to say, without worrying and solutions will come flying if I ask

for

> help. There is HOPE and many of us have Success ... I HOPE you are

the

> NEXT SUCCESS STORY!!!

> Thank you, Kathie in Pittsburgh

[Guest guest]

Dear group.

I also wanted to share that Svetlana uses a lot of

Muscle Checking and Touch For Health in her classes.

This is a Foundation class for a lot of the

Kinesiologies classes.

I teach the Touch For Health classes in Alameda at my

Healing Center with another teacher. You get the

experience of 2 teachers in the class. We are also

Adapted Physical Education with 28 yrs experience in

Special Education. Just wanted to give a heads up on

our upcoming class Oct 29 & 30 th ,2005.

If you have any questions i'll be happy to respond.

Blessings,

Jocelyn Pare'

--- Janet <janetroelle@...> wrote:

> There are several new members. Please take a moment

> to introduce yourelf and child/children. Also

> please

> check out the precious days postings about the

> future

> training Val has put together in CA for Feb.

>

> Svetlana wil be in other places also and her

> calendar

> is filling, so there may be a training closer to

> you.

>

>

> Janet

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[Guest guest]

Hello, Inger -

Thank you for the welcome. Is it okay if I give you a compliment?

I admire the way you post---you seem to work hard at understanding

other people's perspectives. I just

wanted you to know that I appreciate your balance.

:-)

Jill

>

> Jill and n,

>

> Welcome from me too.

>

> Also to any other new member who may have joined recently.

>

> Inger

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[Guest guest]

Thanks, Jill. Glad someone appreciates it.

Inger

Re: Welcome new members

Hello, Inger -

Thank you for the welcome. Is it okay if I give you a compliment?

I admire the way you post---you seem to work hard at understanding

other people's perspectives. I just wanted you to know that I appreciate

your balance.

:-)

Jill

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> Also to any other new member who may have joined recently.

>

> Inger

>

FAM Secret Society is a community based on respect, friendship, support and

acceptance. Everyone is valued.

Check the Links section for more FAM forums.

[Guest guest]

Hello!Inger Lorelei <inglori@...> wrote: I see we got some new members dropping in while I was offline. Just wanted to say hi and welcome.Inger

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[Guest guest]

Hi Inger,

I like your messages very much because to always sound upbeat. Do

you try not to post when feeling blue?

It's sad to hear about Tom's friend and I hope Tom takes care of

himself as much as he can. Had an Uncle who took the same path. I

was to little to understand and never was able to say goodbye.

:< Kim

>

> I see we got some new members dropping in while I was offline.

Just wanted

> to say hi and welcome.

>

> Inger

>

[Guest guest]

I think I may have missed replying to this question so I want to do so

before I leave.

Kim:

> Hi Inger,

> I like your messages very much because to always sound upbeat. Do you try

> not to post when feeling blue?

I almost never feel blue. On the rare occasions that I do, it's usually just

hormones or something and normally passes after a little while. :-)

Inger

[Guest guest]

YES!!

Welcome EVERYONE!!

Barbara, I was so happy to see you joined. PLEASE feel free to add files regarding communication items.

Have not gotten around to adding Dr. Jim's list as a resource.

Also, it would be so great to get more mom's of older kids. I would REALLY like to hear more about the middle and teen years now. :-)

I learned so much reading other mom's postings regarding younger kids when was a baby, and now I would like to read about the older kids too.

Know anymore parents you could invite to join us?

--Carol in IL

-------------- Original message -------------- From: "k_ratkiewicz" <Kathy_R@...>

Thanks for joining us, and please feel free to post an introduction orjoin in the discussions.KathyR

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My goodness, you ladies are busy! LOL A new list and all those files already!

Mark is 18 now and will be a senior. He's part of a job training group this summer. Only they aren't going to be actually working, but doing fun classes together. I'll know more after he starts next week. I'll write more when different topics come up, and I have something to add from my own experiences. :-) Well... one bit of advice...speech continues to improve as our kids get older.... so, don't let anyone discourage you about this. I also think our kids can keep learning *everything* as they get older. School never really stops at our house, and I'm not even a homeschooling mom.

I have two websites to recommend for your links section. Dr. Jim Mac's Communicating Partners http://www.jamesdmacdonald.org and http://www.brianskotko.com We've known Dr. Jim for 15 years now, and he has very good advice for communication and speech development. We met in Boston two weeks ago. He lives in the same apartment building my older son lives in and they work out together in the gym. (my son is studying to be an architect) What a nice young man is, and I'm sure he will be a help to many, many parents in the future. He and Mark had a fun little conversation-- we just happened to meet him as he was coming into the apartment building and we were leaving to go to Plymouth for the day. (We spent a weekend in Boston visiting my son and going to his girlfriend's graduation from Tufts dental school.) said his next research project is going to be about sibling relationships, so if anyone wants to write to him and ask him to join this new list, please do. We are all experts on sibling relationships! He said he should join some of the DS lists. He's going to be speaking at the NDSC convention this summer in Atlanta. And, so will Dr. Mac, as he usually does. We aren't going (my husband, Mark, and I-- we spent too much money in Boston), but I know anyone who goes will want to meet both of them.

Barbara

Re: welcome new members

YES!!

Welcome EVERYONE!!

Barbara, I was so happy to see you joined. PLEASE feel free to add files regarding communication items.

Have not gotten around to adding Dr. Jim's list as a resource.

Also, it would be so great to get more mom's of older kids. I would REALLY like to hear more about the middle and teen years now. :-)

I learned so much reading other mom's postings regarding younger kids when was a baby, and now I would like to read about the older kids too.

Know anymore parents you could invite to join us?

--Carol in IL

-------------- Original message -------------- From: "k_ratkiewicz" <Kathy_R@...>

Thanks for joining us, and please feel free to post an introduction orjoin in the discussions.KathyR

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[Guest guest]

hey i was from portland oregon i was raised there i

miss the mountains and the waterfalls!! good to meet

you

--- Rose <wolflady_1957@...> wrote:

> Welcome to the group all the new members. I am Rose,

> one of the

> moderators. I am 49 years young and have stage 5 RA

> of the cervical

> spine, agoraphobia with panic attacks, and

> bi-lateral epilepsy. I live

> in Portland OR. Between the love of my life

> and I, we have 3

> teenage boys-his two age 19 and age 17

> and my own pride

> and joy aged 18.

>

> I don't post alot because my neurologist wants me to

> limit my computer

> time as it is a seizure trigger for me, even though

> I have been

> seizure-free for 15 months.

>

> I also co-own/moderate various medically based

> groups on as well

> as being a member of quite a few.

>

> If y'all ever need me, drop me an e-mail at

> wolflady_1957@... or

> add me to your messenger.

>

> Hugs and Blessings,

> Rose

>

>

>

>

>

jeana

zephyrhills

freecycle.org

zephyrhills_fl_freecycle

may god bless and keep us all

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[Guest guest]

Hi Rose, How do you cope with agoraphobia? I was curious because I developed PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) prior to being diagnosed with Celiac. I'm on the verge of a panic attack everytime I get into a vehicle... so I'm home bound most of the time. I've thought about meeting with a therapist, but don't want anymore meds. Cheryl http://www.geocities.com/chemar633/Rose <wolflady_1957@...> wrote: Welcome to

the group all the new members. I am Rose, one of the moderators. I am 49 years young and have stage 5 RA of the cervical spine, agoraphobia with panic attacks, and bi-lateral epilepsy. I live in Portland OR. Between the love of my life and I, we have 3 teenage boys-his two age 19 and age 17 and my own pride and joy aged 18. I don't post alot because my neurologist wants me to limit my computer time as it is a seizure trigger for me, even though I have been seizure-free for 15 months. I also co-own/moderate various medically based groups on as well as being a member of quite a few. If y'all ever need me, drop me an e-mail at wolflady_1957 or add me to your messenger.Hugs and Blessings,Rose

[Guest guest]

Hi Cheryl,

I cope with agoraphobia in a lot of ways. I have a dog that doubles as

a seizure alert/comfort animal, my safe people and I started carrying

a cell phone...I also do deep breathing when I feel a panic attack

coming on. I try to keep a positive attitude as well.

Hugs,

Rose

[Guest guest]

I too want to welcome the new members. My name is Tracey. I am 30 years old and was born with the Myelomeningocele form of Spina Bifida (otherwise known simply as SB), Hydrocephalus (hydro), and Arnold-Chiari Malformation (ACM). As a result of this combination of birth defects and chronic health problems, I am paralyzed from the waist down and use a wheelchair full-time, have a learning disability and an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and am partially incontinent of both bowel and bladder. I have anxiety and depression relating to my physical disability and issues caused by my ASD, and PTSD related to being raped, molested, and as a result of medical procedures I had to have done in relation to my physical disability. I also have hypothyroidism, osteoporosis, chronic back pain and headaches. Recently I had to have a complete hysterectomy and am now experiencing urinary tract and GI tract complications.Despite all the health problems, I am generally a happy person. I am married to the same man I went to my high school prom with (11 years ago!), and he is the best friend I've ever had. I am an orange belt in an adaptive martial arts program, am an amateur public speaker and a volunteer at the local sexual assault center and Boys & Girls Club. I go to school at the local university when my health and finances allow, and am working toward a degree in Community Psychology. I like to crochet, do Soduko puzzles, play computer games, talk to friends, read (right now am 3/4 done with " Something Wicked This Way Comes, " ), write, draw, and do latch hook projects and jigsaw puzzles.

Tracey White (tracey.white@...)Life Partner to Piskur " Meowmmy " to Buddy the Wonder Puppy (Physical/Psychiatric Service-Dog-In-Training), and Pitter (AKA: Issue Kitty)

[Guest guest]

>

>

>

>

> #CONGRATULATIONS,our group is NOW 287members strong.This group was

> started

> on 27th Nov.1995 from the scratch.

>

> #If any member sends a posting at

>

>

> all the 287 members of the group receive the mail including the person

> sending the mail.

>

> #Members can start discussions on any topic related to " Positive Thinking

> "

> And " Meditation. " All the members are encouraged to join the discussions.

>

> #The Postings can consist of Book Reviews,e-books,Positive News from the

> Newspapers,Quotations from celebrities,Uplifting Stories(including pure

> vegeterian jokes) & Experiences,Different Meditation Techniques and other

> inspiring thoughts etc.

>

> #The jokes should be such that the sentiments of any community are not

> unnecessarily hurt.Moreover,they should not be obscene in nature.

>

> #All the members can communicate with one another

> via their individual e-mail addresses.

>

> #The target of the group is to spread the awareness about " Positive

> Thinking

> & Meditation " throughout the world.If any member identifies a prospective

> member,he/she can pass on the e-mail address of prospective member to

> mukulchaudhri@... or aryan3@... .This address will be added as

> a

> Group Member.

>

> #Group is also holding " Group Discussion and Meditation Meetings " at

> Kanpur ,U.P.,India

> on every Saturday which all interested members can attend .During these

> meetings

Group Meditations are held to solve difficult situations faced by anybody

on the planet.

>

> #The members situated out of Kanpur are also expected to take initiative

> to

> start such meetings at their respective places at same time and date.The

> interested members will be provided with all the possible help.

>

> #.Pl send all the 'Powerpoint Presentations' and 'Pictorial messages' to

> Mr.P.C.Shukla at pcshukla@...,so that they could be uploaded in

> the 'files'

section of the group.

#FILES section of the group treasures many valuable 'articles' and

'techniques' on subjects related to

'Positive Thinking And Meditation'.'Files' section also contains very

inspiring Presentations.

These can be downloaded by all the group members.

>

>

>

> All the best .

>

> MUKUL CHAUDHRI

> mukulchaudhri@...

> Group Owner

> www..blogspot.com

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> Join Positive Think Tank by using the link

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