Kimberly Osborne

Marshall County High School

Class of 1995

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Kimberly Osborne - Class of 1995 - Marshall County High School

First Name	Kimberly
Last Name	Osborne
Graduation Year	Class of 1995
Gender	Female
Hometown	Manchester, Tennessee
About Me	I have: Systemic Lupus Definition: By Mayo Clinic staff Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems — including your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. Lupus can be difficult to diagnose because its signs and symptoms often mimic those of other ailments. The most distinctive sign of lupus — a facial rash that resembles the wings of a butterfly unfolding across both cheeks — occurs in many but not all cases of lupus. Some people are born with a tendency toward developing lupus, which may be triggered by infections, certain drugs or even sunlight. While there's no cure for lupus, treatments can help control symptoms. http://www.lupus.org/ I have Bipolar disorder Manic depression; Bipolar affective disorder Bipolar disorder is a condition in which people go back and forth between periods of a very good or irritable mood and depression. The "mood swings" between mania and depression can be very quick. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Bipolar disorder affects men and women equally. It usually starts between ages 15 - 25. The exact cause is unknown, but it occurs more often in relatives of people with bipolar disorder. Types of bipolar disorder: People with bipolar disorder type I have had at least one manic episode and periods of major depression. In the past, bipolar disorder type I was called manic depression. People with bipolar disorder type II have never had full mania. Instead they experience periods of high energy levels and impulsiveness that are not as extreme as mania (called hypomania). These periods alternate with episodes of depression. A mild form of bipolar disorder called cyclothymia involves less severe mood swings. People with this form alternate between hypomania and mild depression. People with bipolar disorder type II or cyclothymia may be wrongly diagnosed as having depression. In most people with bipolar disorder, there is no clear cause for the manic or depressive episodes. The following may trigger a manic episode in people with bipolar disorder: Life changes such as childbirth Medications such as antidepressants or steroids Periods of sleeplessness Recreational drug use http://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/guide/default.htm I have an Arachnoid cyst in my left temporal lobe. Arachnoid cysts are cerebrospinal fluid-filled sacs that are located between the brain or spinal cord and the arachnoid membrane, one of the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Primary arachnoid cysts are present at birth and are the result of developmental abnormalities in the brain and spinal cord that arise during the early weeks of gestation. Secondary arachnoid cysts are not as common as primary cysts and develop as a result of head injury, meningitis, or tumors, or as a complication of brain surgery. The majority of arachnoid cysts form outside the temporal lobe of the brain in an area of the skull known as the middle cranial fossa. Arachnoid cysts involving the spinal cord are rarer. The location and size of the cyst determine the symptoms and when those symptoms begin. Most individuals with arachnoid cysts develop symptoms before the age of 20, and especially during the first year of life, but some people with arachnoid cysts never have symptoms. Males are four times more likely to have arachnoid cysts than females. Typical symptoms of an arachnoid cyst around the brain include headache, nausea and vomiting, seizures, hearing and visual disturbances, vertigo, and difficulties with balance and walking. Arachnoid cysts around the spinal cord compress the spinal cord or nerve roots and cause symptoms such as progressive back and leg pain and tingling or numbness in the legs or arms. Diagnosis usually involves a brain scan or spine scan using diffusion-weighted MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) which helps distinguish fluid-filled arachnoid cysts from other types of cysts. www.ninds.nih.gov I am so glad to be a part of Foster Care Alumni. I have wondered for years what my purpose in life is...and I think I finally found it. I went into foster care at age 11, and like many of you, moved around a lot and was put into places that I didn't belong. I always felt like I was being punished for something that I know I didn't do. At age 17, I felt like I had no other options, no home to go back to, so I chose to have a child. I don't regret that decision, however a child in foster care shouldn't have to be faced with those feelings of hopelessness and desperation. I hope that sharing my story can help bring change to the way children are sent back into the world and give them the skills they need to become successful in their lives. TN Chapter-Foster Care Alumni of America PO Box 150146; Nashville TN 37215 615-294-0654 http://www.fostercarealumni.org Subject: Why should I tie that knot? 10/3/2009 Sometimes it's so hard to see what it is that God wants for us when we're in so much pain and despair. I've struggled with this concept myself to the point of deep depression. Yet still, something way down deep inside tells me to hang on tighter. There IS a reason. He HAS a plan. And that plan will only come about in His time, not ours. The reason may not become apparent to us for a long time either. But when it does, wow! Things start to make a little more sense, and you begin to see a purpose for yourself. Does that mean all will be perfect? Of course not, it just makes it a little bit easier to continue to hang on tight. I have a lot of days when I think I'd rather not be here. That I've done my best, but I can't take it for one more second. But then this sweet, blue eyed boy of mine comes and takes my hand, wipes away my tears and tells me he loves me so much. He says that he is so glad that God chose me to be his mom.................and then I se...(read more)