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Marlon
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« on: March 12, 2008, 08:27:21 AM »
I'm Marlon. I have PKD and have been on HD almost two years. I think I get depressed more than I should. But I guess its goes with the situation.
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« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2008, 08:58:13 AM »
 :welcomesign; Marlon, You get a lot of support from great people here. Gald you found us.
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« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2008, 09:02:14 AM »
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This is a great place fpr support!
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« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2008, 09:07:13 AM »
Welcome to ihatedialysis.com Marlon,

Sorry you get so depressed at times, but now that you are here, we will try to help you. Maybe with more people to stay connected to will help make you feel not so alone. Hope to hear more about you, whenever you feel more comfortable. Read and post all you want, and ask questions when you need to.

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« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2008, 09:16:36 AM »
Hi Marlon, welcome from  :ukflag;.  Come here whenever you feel down, these guys will listen without judging and you could soon find yourself smiling again, cos we have fun too  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2008, 09:41:12 AM »
 :waving; Hi Marlon,
I am glad you found IHD because there are many people here in the same situation as you - and they can give you great support!
Welcome!


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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
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Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
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« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2008, 09:51:20 AM »
welcome marlon! I'm new here, too, and I can tell you it's the place to be!
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« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2008, 09:53:39 AM »
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December 2001 - Kidney function improved dialysis no longer necessary
October 2006 - Kidney function started to decline
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October 12, 2007 - Started PD
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« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2008, 12:17:07 PM »
 :welcomesign; Marlon!   I get a little depressed myself.  IHD is a great place to come and vent your anger and/or fears.  Glad you found us!    :clap;
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« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2008, 01:09:58 PM »
Welcome!  Hope you find this site helpful.  Many of us get depressed, but we also like to listen.  Hope to hear more from you soon. :welcomesign;
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« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2008, 02:25:51 PM »


 :waving;  Hi Marlon
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« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2008, 03:40:32 PM »
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« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2008, 03:51:33 PM »
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You found a great forum to vent in ;)
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« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2008, 04:40:14 PM »
welcome, marlon!  We're glad you found us at IHD, and everybody here knows exactly where you're coming from.  You find that we'll always be here to help, answer questions, laugh, cry, and just "hang out" with you.
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« Reply #14 on: March 12, 2008, 05:24:01 PM »
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« Reply #15 on: March 12, 2008, 10:44:41 PM »
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« Reply #16 on: March 13, 2008, 10:06:25 AM »
 :welcomesign; to IHD.

You will find a wealth of information here plus a bucket load of caring people.

Take care

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« Reply #17 on: March 13, 2008, 01:20:20 PM »
Welcome to our community!  So glad you found us!  This is just the place to be when you are faced with this renal challenge! I can assure you that joining this website will be a definite means of helping you to cope.  There is a great deal of caring and sharing here.  In fact, we have become a genuine family.  So read a lot and post a lot.  I am looking forward to hearing from you and hearing how you are doing these days.  :grouphug;


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« Reply #18 on: March 13, 2008, 02:22:15 PM »
Howdy,
I also have PKD
did not know until I was 20
and then was told you may or may not have trouble with it
thought it was no big deal
boy, was I wrong
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« Reply #19 on: March 14, 2008, 11:06:53 AM »
Welcome to the IHD.com boards.  I think anyone on dialysis experiences depression from time to time.  Part of me says to keep going and it will clear, other parts want to wallow in it and get down into it and have a dperession. It also may depend on the time of year and the weather.   I hope this year finds you on an upward swing.
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Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

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« Reply #20 on: March 14, 2008, 11:48:21 AM »
Hi Marlon!  I am also new to this site, glad to be joining with you.  I look forward to seeing you on the boards!

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« Reply #21 on: March 14, 2008, 05:53:59 PM »
 :welcomesign; Marion to the IHD Family!
You will fnd lots of helpful info and support here and great new friends.
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« Reply #22 on: March 14, 2008, 07:33:48 PM »
Hi Marlon, depression is the pit of the pits.  Don't hesitate to get professional help if you feel the need.  There
are many great meds for depression now.   In the meantime come here and we will cheer you up and get you dancing
again  :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;

Love, Mimi 
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« Reply #23 on: March 18, 2008, 01:45:34 PM »
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i am a 51 year old male on dialysis for 3 years now. This is my second time. My brother donated a kidney to me about 13 years ago. I found this site on another site. I had to laugh when i saw what it was called. I hope to meet people from all over to talk about dialysis.
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