One Step at a Time - May 2013

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

busy, busy , busy

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

-23 pounds???
that's freakin awesome!!!

[Glass Half Empty]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

well done on day 4 Inchy! That's great progress.

and 23 pounds is great progress too K9

Mama I'm so glad the therapy is going well.

Sunshine how did your root canal go ? I hope you're ok. I was really sore afterwards but it's ok this morning.

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

yeah...I think therapy will be good. It will be a pain time-wise, and I have to pay cash, but I know there are some issues that need to be discussed. When I told the therapist what led up to my DUI....my friend's suicide, mu husband, loosing his business, the possible foreclosure on our house...her eyes got huge.
Her goal is not moderation, but leading an AF life since I take meds for depression and anxiety. And she also thinks there may some menopausal issues, as well.
Glad you are feeling better Glass
Great job Inchy!!

[InChains]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

it's day 5 glass, in uk time i just made it to day 5 the first time in 2 years

[Glass Half Empty]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

InChains;1503066 wrote: it's day 5 glass, in uk time i just made it to day 5 the first time in 2 years

YAY - that's fantastic Inchy. :goodjob:

Mama the therapy sounds like money and time well spent. You seem to be the one always helping others, so I'm glad you have someone helping you for a little while.
:h

[allswell]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Good luck with the therapy Mama, mental tune up is a good way to phrase it. I think over time we have a tendency to internalize some stuff and having a new adviser with a fresh perspective can work wonders.

[Frequent Traveler]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

I totally agree with having someone to talk to is a great thing, I do it every now and then.
FT

[Glass Half Empty]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

I've seen a psychologist or counsellor a few times over the years too. Some have been better than others and one in particular was fantastic, but we moved just after I started seeing her. I think I'd really benefit from talking to someone again, but finding the right person is really hard.

Oh and Mama I'm beginning to think I might be up there with you on the menopause thing. I've been having weird moods lately and I'm wondering if that might be playing a part.

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Inchy, 5 days is absolutely fantastic. Good going.
Mama, I agree that counseling can be a refreshing tune-up. So good to talk to a non-judgmental, objective listener. That's on my to-do list, as well. Glad you're getting the other stuff behind you, too.
K9--23 lbs? Holy cow. Congrats on the perseverance, and the results.
Hi Glass, FT, Caper, Allswell and all others.
Depression is lifting, and I'm feeling more positive and motivated. May pull out my WW food journal, and start walking again. It's a start.
Off tomorrow, and will visit Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home, with an old friend. Looking forward to it.

Two fish were in a tank. One fish turned to the other and asked, "Which one of us is going to drive?" Hubs thought it was stupid. I cracked up.

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Hey friends - I'm still here......just haven't had a chance to post. Stupid work gets in the way. :H

I need to get caught up with everyone but wanted to say hi first.

Mama - you went to therapy? Good for you! I love my therapist......she has helped me so much.
K9 - 23 pounds is WONDERFUL. I hate to say that I might have gained that much since February.
Juja - I have taken AB after 12 hours....no problem. I have never had any problem unless I actually drink on it. I do think it is a wonderful tool. I am planning on getting back to it very soon. You just have to be committed to not drinking. :l

Big hugs to everyone.....so great to see so many people posting.

I'm feeling so much better. I'm crawling out of that hole and can actually see the light. Thanks for putting up with me everyone. :h

[Glass Half Empty]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

:h Nora and Juja - so glad to hear you both sounding so good.

[sunshinedaisies]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Glass Half Empty;1503062 wrote:

Sunshine how did your root canal go ? I hope you're ok. I was really sore afterwards but it's ok this morning.

Thanks Glass - I feel tons better today but the tooth is very sore if anything touches it !! brushing teeth this morning was a shock!! And the valium yesterday - wow, that was a wake up call for me re people using that as a recreational drug - NO way could I ever do that!! LOL I slept a lot of yesterday but am fine today - thanks for asking.

Hi to everyone else - off to work...

Hugs, sun XX

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Good morning all. Week of rain and flooding continues.

I have another AB question, which I will also post on the meds thread. I am hypothyroid and take Synthroid. According to the info, if you're hypothroid, you shouldn't take AB. Any knowledge about that here? That's the one reason I believe I should check with my doctor before taking it.

Have a good day, friends.

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - May 2013

Morning all....
Glass - menopause causes depression, anxiety, inability to sleep (that's a HUGE issue for me) and we just don't cope as well as we used to. Combine that with alot of other crap, and you have a big, blubbering mess. (Mama inserts photo of herself here)
Well...I came to work at 7 am to try and get caught up and found the local crack head/prostitute in an ambulance and several police cars in front of my office. Evidently, she wandered on to the property and passed out.
I have never seen her, but now I know her face and her name...Krista. It was pitiful....she was yelling and dry heaving......
Another day in paradise
Back to work....
Incy...I am supercalifragilistic proud of you............let's make it thru Day 6
I LOVE YOU NORA.....good to see you
K9...when is the damn job interview??