One Step at a Time - July 20016

[NoraC]

Pauly - I read your post earlier and I read it again now. I understood it the same way you did and I agreed with your advice. So, you weren't the only one that misunderstood the situation.

[NoraC]

This gif can stop your anxiety

I barely started looking at this but this was the image that I was breathing with

[SKendall]

Well, the day improved. Found my wallet in a storage cube. We had a showing of the house, and they asked if they could negotiate a deal including the furniture!! No offer yet, but hoping. The buyer already has 2 properties and I think she wants it as a summer property. Good deal.

Lizz, I know how close you are with sis, but if BIL's job situation is making you feel like drinking, maybe distancing yourself from their problems, but not from them, might work. It is after all their problem and I don't think you really want to drink.

Re the blankie fort, what I mostly need are physical hugs. Living alone I don't get that. I remember one time in Vancouver, B.C. my son had moved there knowing no one and with no support, and confided in me he didn't have any physical contact, not sex just contact. So he got off the bus one day and there was a "free hug and donut", he went back 3 x, lol. I love these gestures in Canada.

See you in the a.m.

[Glass Half Empty]

SK – your neighbour sounds terrible and I really feel for you. I also have a horrible one. Not overt like yours, but he hates women and has a longstanding vendetta against me for no reason, so he does everything he can to malign me to the other owners and block everything I need to do to try and keep the maintenance up with the units. He’s really just a very sad, strange little man. I’m really glad you found your wallet. Not sure what it’s like with you, but I imagine it’s as much of a pain as it is here to get all your cards cancelled etc. I’m glad your day improved!!

Liz – I hope things work out for your family soon. I’m sure they will!

Oh Pauly. Be kind to yourself sweetie. I’m sure that anything you said was with the best intentions. Just snuggle down in the fort and forget about it for now, OK?

Nora – I am going to say something here and please don’t be cross with me. I promised I would keep an eye on you, so that’s what I’m doing. I know you said you’d self-monitor about going off the Lexapro, but sometimes the very reason we can’t do that is because we may not be seeing things very clearly at the time. You do seem very weepy at the moment my love, and it worries me. Anyway – you’re a big grown up girl so I won’t nag, but just be careful – OK?

For some reason (NO idea why) I had a massive anxiety attack in the middle of the night and I’ve been awake since just after midnight worrying myself sick (literally and physically) about nothing. I tried everything but just couldn’t relax or get back to sleep! (It was severe enough to cause vomiting). I’ve had about 6 hours sleep in the last three days so I called in sick today and worked from home (not quite sure how that works!). I have a second meeting with a psychologist tomorrow, hopefully that will help.

[Glass Half Empty]

[QUOTE=NoraC;1681131]
101 Ways to take care of yourself when the world feels overwhelming

Thanks Nora - there are some great suggestions there.

L Glassy XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[NoraC]

:hug:Oh Glassie - I am so sorry. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. I am glad you have an appt. :hug: :hug:
And thanks for watching over me. I will talk to the Dr today. I think I should go back on the med.

[paulywogg]

Hey all,big hug Glassy wonder what triggered it? SK,hope you get an offer,fingers crossed, Nora,thanks for yesterday, if you don't mind me asking why did you go off the meds? Just curious, hello to all,back later

[NoraC]

Pauly - you can ask me anything. I had been thinking about it for a long time but never did anything about it more I just thought I was in such a better place that I wouldn't need them. When I realized I hadn't taken them for a few days, I just stopped. It was a very unhealthy thing to do.
I am starting them again. If I decide to try this again, it will be under Dr's care. I was doing fine with them.
Stupidity strikes again.
How are you feeling today?

[mama bear]

Hello loves. I am printing 101 way to take care of your self right now.
Nora, I am relieved you are back on the Lexapro.
Lizz - I am so sorry for what your BIL is going through, but your number one concern has to YOU....I find the days I stay home and work and have little drama, I am so much more content. And family drama (not to minimize what your sissy is going through) can suck the life out of you.
I like personal hugs too , Glassy, and because I am Southern, hugs are expected, so I can hug random strangers!! I hugs residents and employees all the time.
Good luck with the house SK!!
Pauly - all I can offer is love and support.
back to work.....love you all to bits

[mama bear]

well I would print the darn thing if it would even open....

[SKendall]

Morning all,

Glassy, those anxiety attacks are awful. Is there anything that helps? I think you already do the breathing. But if it causes you to miss work, I would see the doc. those attacks are absolutely debilitating.

Still no offer, but the agent called back to see if they could buy the furniture. Husband will move to be with his family in Michigan, so he is happy to leave furniture and appliances. As we were chatting I said, don't forget you are negotiating my 50% of furniture! I have 3 antique pieces there, as well as artwork I brought back from Italy sheesh. It is all pretty expensive furniture.

Pauly, TOM is craving time for sure. Keep your blood sugar even.

I think I'll go look at new houses to buy:yay:

[Lizann]

Glassy so sorry about the panic attack. I've had my share and they are scary.
I started reading the 101 list last night but couldn't keep my eyes opened. Will continue once I finish posting here.
Skendall hope it all works out with the house. How long has it been for sale. It was in such a lovely location, so peaceful.
Nora, I've had the need to see how I do without ADs too. I was actually off them for about 10 or 12 years and did fine. Now I don't think I'll ever stop taking them. I feel so much better. I don't think withdrawals would make you weepy, at least I wasn't.
Mama thanks for the advice about sissy. I can't even describe what this twin thing is like. I know I wouldn't be this upset if it were my older sister. It's just such a bond with us, sigh.
Pauly, how are you feeling today?
Spoke to my twin tonight for over an hour. I was honest and supportive. Not much else I can do. Would appreciate prayers and continued positive thoughts. You guys are the best!
I went to work early today as I was alone. It was busy and I was glad. I worked my butt off and got home late and tired. I needed to be busy today. So headed back to the blankie fort and think I'll bring my sweet Lucy, if that's ok?
Hope everyone one else is doing ok.
Good night

[NoraC]

Glassie - how you feeling today? Been thinking about you. :hug:

Liz - I have heard about the twin bond. I think it is such a wonderful thing. I'm just sorry that you have to go thru the pain with her.

SK - anything new yet? I hope that this is the one. And I can understand missing hugs. That is important. We are a huggy family. :hug:

Rusty - if you get a chance to check in - Here's a big wave to you :upsidedown:

Guess I just used up my smilies. LOL

[paulywogg]

Lucy is more than welcome in the blankie fort Liz feel ok today I guess,I think I need to try and cut out sugar, I've been eating it every day and I'm wondering if it's contributing to these increased cravings/ anxiety something is going on cuz I was cruising along just fine,hmmm,also started drinking milk maybe the dairy is messing with me,Liz and Nora when you started the lexapro was there bad start up anxiety? Also I've read of that causing al cravings? Think I'm over thinking yet again, weirdo,love you all

[NoraC]

I want to thank you all for standing guard while I stopped the AD. You all kept a really close check on me and I appreciate it. I would ask hubby if he had noticed anything because I knew I was more short tempered and teary. He just shrugged.
This morning as I was putting on my blouse, it got stuck over my head & hooked on my nose. I started because my blouse got stuck going over my head - and I started laughing because of how it hooked on my nose. I came out to show hubby and suddenly I was crying. I mean seriously!
But, I thank you all so much. True friends. :thanksbubble::grouphugs:

So, I admitted to the Doctor that I was an idiot. osteroops: She said - you can't do that. I said - yep, I figured it out. She said that I could go right back on it without a problem. So, I came home and took one before I went to work.

I had blood drawn for tests that I can't remember the names of (different auto-immune tests, I think). And, I had x-rays of my feet, knees and hands. I go back next Tuesday morning for the results. She said we can talk about physical therapy next week. Yeah!
She does think that I need to pursue the neurologist appointment. Drat. So, I'll do that.

It was funny, because when we started talking, I pulled out my list. Before I started, I said - it's hard to explain the pain and it's weird. She sat & listened and asked questions and then asked some questions that reminded me about things. Anyway, hopefully, everything comes back normal - I get some physical therapy to get over the pain and I'm good as new.