Been awhile. I graduated and am still looking for a job. I need to work in case I need disability, but not even Wal-Mart is hiring here. So I'm hoping some place will like my application and call me.

Interesting News, Interesting Possibilities of a Cure for Intersitial Cystitis Pain and Uregency.

Japanese studies have shown that hyperbaric chamber therapies greatly reduce symptoms of IC. I've found that it would cost me $1100 per session but I'll need up to 15 for any long term results. Therefore, $16,500. I'm unemployed and on the verge of being labeled disabled. Thanks American healthcare. Anyway, I questioned if diving to 66 ft (the pressure that's used in the chambers) would have the same effects. The chambers use 100% oxygen, divers only use 21% due to oxygen toxity, so I asked my uro if she thought it was the oxygen or the pressure and she replied she thought it was a combination of both since patients who tried oxygen bars had no relief. She also gave me this link. They're started studies in the U.S. now: http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/ClinicalTrials/3419 I feel this is the treatment I've been waiting for. If only I can afford it.

Losing the job market and depression.

It's not just pain that can lead to depression, as everyone knows. The feeling of helplessness when no one will hire you can destroy a sense of self confidence. I only keep mine because I am a brutal activist for patients and women's rights. I care less for myself than others. I'm trying to find a job so hard right now. My boyfriend can't find any upward mobility. I was so eager, I was certain Petco or Petsmart would take me due to my experience with rehabilitating wildlife, but all companies want these days are experience and not degrees, know-how, or intelligence. I can't start at a fast paced place like a fast food restaurant. Wal-Mart has destroyed all our small town operated retailers.. and that store hurts my eyes alone not to mention everything else. My brother is manager of the only lumber and house supply store in the area, so can't even try there. Libraries are filled.. I keep telling my boyfriend we need to move. This town and state is toxic.