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> My name is Chelsea. I am a disabled nurse of 42 years old from Gainesville,Florida. I have always had writing and reading in my life in some form. I have taken a creative writing class in college, when I was working towards my nursing degree. Back further

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Living with depression: 4 of 182
Living with depression is not only mentally painful, it is also physically painful. Depression is a serious disease that has a high risk of suicide because of the feeling of loneliness, helplessness, and the loss of friendships, family, and support. Your days are filled with nothingness, and you can't find a reason to live. I... More..
Health & Fitness > Asthma How to control your asthma: 2 of 19
Asthma is a disease of the lungs. The airways of people with asthma are extra sensitive to the things they are allergic to (called allergens) and to other irritating things in the air (called irritants).Asthma symptoms start when allergens or other irritants cause the lining of the airways to swell (become inflamed) and narro... More..
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders How to cure insomnia: 4 of 26
You toss, you turn, you get up for a while (maybe play on your computer), but you just can't get to sleep and if by chance you do get to sleep, an hour or so later you are awake again! What is going on? You know you're tired, you worked 10 hours that day, and were falling asleep in your chair. But as soon as you get into bed,... More..
Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling How to conquer clutter: 8 of 25
How to Conquer ClutterThere seems to be a lot of clutter in our lives. Sometimes I think if we could clear out the clutter, our therapy costs would disappear, spousal fighting and divorce would cease, and the world would be a much better (and cleaner) place.The easiest way to start with clutter, I would think, is to just walk... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Hurricane evacuation tips for pets: 1 of 3
For the love of animals. People who don't have pets don't understand what it's like to have someone say "I will help you evacuate, but you cannot take your pet." How awful to not know how one can make the choice so easily to stay in the eye of a huge storm and risk your life because you cannot for the life of you leave him be... More..
Health & Fitness > Nicotine Dependence Confessions of a smoker: 12 of 32
Confessions of a smokerI remember when I started smoking at age 13. Yeah, I was young, I was cool, and I was very stupid. My friends smoked, even my mom smoked and of course the kids older than I smoked. My friends and I would occasionally skip school just to smoke. We were considered the "partiers of the schoolwith our tight... More..
Health & Fitness > Heart Disease & Heart Attack Recognizing the symptoms of heart attack: 6 of 16
It was 2 AM, and my husband was in severe pain. He was having crushing chest pain that was radiating down his left arm, jaw, neck, and shoulder blades. I called 911 right away and thankgod the ambulance arrived and raced to the hospital in time to save him. I wasn't allowed to ride in the ambulance, but was right behind them.... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Living with Fibromyalgia: 15 of 39
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 1997, before the Dr's knew that it was fibromyalgia. Back then it was called Myoitis, myalgia and chronic pain syndrome. There was no way to diagnose it other than to rule out everything the Dr's could think of and test for every symptom I had. So, therefore I was poked and prodded for two... More..
Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs Why become a nurse?: 13 of 30
Going to nursing school was the best thing I have ever done. I'm told you have to have a big heart and a special gift, to make it in nursing. I just know that I love taking care of people. I started my career working in a nursing home because I love the elderly. They are a special generation with a lot of useful information a... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Experiencing Depression: 47 of 101
You know you should get up and at least be with your family, but you can't. How are you going to find the energy or wanting. I don't want to get out of bed, or sit in my recliner or (god forbid) leave the house! No way. I feel scared, I don't know what to do but get away from life a little more, day by day. I hurt, the pain i... More..