"Thanks for having me ya'll. I have felt really alone for a very long time. Friends and family struggle with watching me go thru treatment, and I don't want to add to their concern. I have suffered from depression since my…"
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Mellissa Lynnette Rice
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Depression and anxiety Group
Suffering from depression, anxiety? Let's get it out. Let's open up and support eachother.
Mellissa Lynnette Rice commented on Beth Rosenthal's group Dating Dilemmas"I was diagnosed 15 years ago and have two reoccurances. I got a divorce right after my first diagnosis and have been single since. It is really hard to deal with all of this by myself. I have support, but friends struggle…"
Mellissa Lynnette Rice joined Beth Rosenthal's groupDating Dilemmas
Calling all singles. Dating is difficult for anyone. However, it's even more difficult if you have a unique walk or have hearing challenges. How do you bring up your brain tumor?
Mellissa Lynnette Rice replied to Amy Fromme's discussion Anyone with a Grade 2 Meningioma?"I was diagnosed with A-typical meingioma of the right front cranial 15 years ago. I had surgery the next day and that was rough. Keeping in mind that everyone IS different, I am sorry to tell you I have had three reoccurances. the…"
Mellissa Lynnette Rice replied to Olenska's discussion Anyone taking Lamictal (lamotrigine)?"After reading your post, I was glad to hear that others have had some of the side effects of lamictal XR as well. I've experioenced the forgetfullness but I attributed it to just my medical condition. Ive been on this med for about a…"
Amy Fromme left a comment for Mellissa Lynnette Rice"I am so sorry to hear it Melissa. If you told just one person how you are feeling, I think you'll feel better. Actually saying the words out loud. What are the doctors recommending?"
John left a comment for Mellissa Lynnette Rice"We're here for you Mellissa with open ears. I feel the same way as well and the people here have helped."
Beth Rosenthal left a comment for Mellissa Lynnette Rice"Hello Mellissa and thanks for joining. I started this site because I had such difficulty finding benign brain tumor survivors, like myself. I'm a long term survivor (but have many side-effects): diagnosed in 1985 at age 11. Besides connecting…"
Iain Maclean left a comment for Mellissa Lynnette Rice"I am fast approaching 6 months since my diagnozes and surgery and the hardest thing I had to do was tell my parents But once it was out in the open you have only one way to go and that is fight the fight.
I hope you have the courage to pick the…"
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- A-typical menengioma
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 12:29pm on June 9, 2011, Amy Fromme said…
- I am so sorry to hear it Melissa. If you told just one person how you are feeling, I think you'll feel better. Actually saying the words out loud. What are the doctors recommending?
- At 10:45pm on June 7, 2011, John said…
- We're here for you Mellissa with open ears. I feel the same way as well and the people here have helped.
- At 8:46pm on June 7, 2011, Beth Rosenthal said…
Hello Mellissa and thanks for joining. I started this site because I had such difficulty finding benign brain tumor survivors, like myself. I'm a long term survivor (but have many side-effects): diagnosed in 1985 at age 11. Besides connecting with survivors, we can exchange medical info, get support, etc. There is a Q & A with a neurosurgeon and a nutritionist under the Resources tab. Also there are many different groups such as religious discussions, migraines, seizures, depression and anxiety, etc. It's Just Benign now has its own store. All proceeds help maintain this website. So if you shop online, please shop through our "store" tab link. There are over 20 stores. Thanks again for joining. Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
- At 7:46pm on June 7, 2011, Iain Maclean said…
I am fast approaching 6 months since my diagnozes and surgery and the hardest thing I had to do was tell my parents But once it was out in the open you have only one way to go and that is fight the fight.
I hope you have the courage to pick the fight because that is what you have to do drop me a line if you want to chat.
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