Doing a little better

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Registered: 10-18-2004
Doing a little better
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Mon, 12-12-2005 - 4:33pm

Hi Everyone - Just wanted to drop a quick note and tell you all that I am doing a little better. I've been journaling a lot about what happened to me with my ex-husband and am remembering other stuff too. I joined the PTSD Board and they've been very helpful. I've decided to go back into one on one therapy. I go to group therapy once a week but,rape isn't exactly something I want to discuss in a group setting. Especially with other men in the room.

I have some good news - I have officially lost 42 lbs. as of today. I'm trying to join our local YMCA so I can use weight machines, etc... I belong to a gym about an hour away from where I live and am trying to get out of the contract for a couple of reasons - 1. I don't have reliable transportation, 2. I can't afford it because I am disabled and 3. It is too far for me to travel with gas prices being so high. We'll see what they say. I'll probably have to fight tooth and nail to get out of the contract but it will be worth it. Our YMCA has a Partnership Program where I can get a break on the price since I'm on disability. I hope it all works out.

Take Care, Jena

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Tue, 12-13-2005 - 8:34am

Jena!!!

42 pounds is AWESOME!!! YOU GO GIRL! I am so proud of you.

Here I am gaining, and you're losing...how did you do it?

Love and Hugs,

Keli

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Registered: 04-06-2005
Tue, 12-13-2005 - 8:53am

Jena !!

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Registered: 10-18-2004
Tue, 12-13-2005 - 12:09pm
Hi Keli - I lost the weight by getting off of Depakote ER. It's a medication for BIpolar Disorder. I started taking it about 5 years ago and gained an unbelievable amount of weight. I got off of the medication about two months ago and have lost 42 lbs. since then. It's all very exciting. I have changed my eating habits, but I have been drinking more water and exercising. Good luck to you with losing weight it can be tough but if I can do it anybody can do it.