One Step at a Time-December 2016

[Rusty]

Good Morning, Friends,

In a rush this morning but just wanted to add a few thoughts:

Nursie-huge congratulations on 30 days! Where did the time go?

Dear Nora, you ARE going through such a rough time with cleaning out your Mom's house.:hug: Stay close to us and live in the moment...don't dwell on sad or negative feelings ahead of time because it WILL put you in a bad space. Good for you for posting here! We need you and you are an incredible source of strength and inspiration to all of us here. As far as the Meds Forum goes, IGNORE, IGNORE, IGNORE. Those people have NO effect on you whatsoever...why do you care if they are bickering, and fanning the flames of their self-induced drama? Let them carry on with their insane posts. I don't waste my time reading that thread and neither should you. Cowboy's comments are right on. Listen to him. ;-)

Liz-thanks for explaining the party to us. Now I understand. Yes, I decorate in my kitchen with Christmas hand towels and I have Christmas hand and Bath towels in both bathrooms. :-) Festive everywhere at my house...one Christmas tree in the living room and the other in my office.

Must run now. Big hellos to everyone I missed and happy AF Monday!!!!!

[Lizann]

Quiet here today again! Hope everyone is doing ok! Nothing new here, but that's a good thing I think. A new farmers market opened across the street from me just this weekend and the prices there right now are super cheap. Made some cauliflower soup and it is so good! Wrapped some more gifts. That's about it for me.

[NoraC]

Hello everyone. Thank you for the encouragement. I appreciate it.

Farmer's Market sounds wonnderful. xx

[techie]

Hello everyone. Thank you for the encouragement. I appreciate it.

Farmer's Market sounds wonnderful. xx

Thinking of you Nora xoxo

[actiongirl46]

Hi! Just checking in, another good day today for me, I hope you had one too.

I have finished decorating but not the shopping part. Shopping for teenage boys is not easy! I was looking at my Christmas lights tonight and thinking, why don't I enjoy this anymore, like I did when I was a kid??? Perhaps I take on TOO MUCH, all the shopping, decorating, wrapping, gift ideas for grandparents, etc.

I bring that up, not to complain, but I wonder if we all are at risk of increased stress due to the business of the season and (perhaps) the uncertainty of a new administration (in the U.S.). Hmmm . . . I am slowing down my work pace the next few weeks and upping my yoga & music. Need to fill the head with positive thoughts and slow down the brain!!

My latest favorite AF drink is sparkling water and cranberry. Yum! Also, I've been craving a glass of milk after work, how weird is that? But at least it isn't a beer!

Nora, Rusty, Liz, Pauly, Techie, TMH, Cowboy, Aihfl, G, anyone else I missed, I wish you well! This site and your support has meant so much to me, thank you.

AG

[paulywogg]

Hey all, accidently took a lexapro yesterday and I had one of the worst days of my life! I didn't even realize it was the wrong bottle I grabbed until later,that stuff made me so sick I'll never touch the shit again, Nora,I don't want you to leave, it's bad enough that Mama's gone,Fen's gone, K9 etc,but then I feel selfish begging you to stay,I just feel like if you're going through an emotional time you should be able to lean on us,I dunno what to say AG,you sound great,I've been drinking milk in my hot chocolate there's a thread that says milk has amino acids that help with al cravings, seems to help me,Rusty,it wasn't supposed to be ugly in the catalog it looked cute,a sherpa lined sweater,ugh no,oh well she can wear it around the house haha,Liz,did you get to drive the Mercedes yet? I'd hafta take it for a spin talked to Michelle yesterday, she sounds ok,wants me to send her Christmas presents, I said maybe a few of the small ones,praying for a better day today, have a great AF Tuesday

[Lizann]

Hey guys quick check in from work. Trying to keep calm but it isn't easy. My coworker was trying to solve statistic problem this morning and it took her hours! Then she had to go for a repeat mammo which took two hours!! Then she come back and takes a half hour lunch!!! Meanwhile I'm stuck doing it all. I looked over the stats and found the problem in literally 5 minutes. So here I sit at 2:30 taking my lunch. I go home at 3. I will stay until 3:30 because it is my lunch. I don't mind helping out, but don't take advantage either. Rant over. Hope you guys are having a good day.

[Lizann]

Pauly, I hope you are feeling better after the lexapro. Were you nauseous, anxious. How did it make you feel. How did you accidentally take it?

AG you are sounding good. I am actually enjoying the holiday season. It took me a bit to get into it, but I like the hustle and bustle. People seem so happy and friendly this time of year. At least they do this far.

Techie, how are you feeling?

TMH, how's things down by you? Will you be staying in FL for the holidays?

Nora, don't know if your even reading here, but I hope you are ok! Thinking about you and hope you are working through all that has got you down.

Mark got his car today. Hubby had to go to Long Island to get it. It took him two and a half hours to get home. Mark did take it for a ride, but the weather is not great tonight is he did not venture far.

Have an early day tomorrow, so good night guys.

[NoraC]

:heartbeat:Liz - sorry about your yucky day. I've had a couple of crummy days at work too. Long drive for your hubby. How are you doing?

Oh my gosh - I sat down to start a post and hubby started bugging me about Christmas presents for his sister & bil. He bugged me at work today about it already.

Pauly - I hope you are feeling better.

I'll try to be back after I sort out the Christmas stuff.

[techie]

I am doing well, Liz. Thank you so much for asking. Hello everyone. Hope all is well, Nora?

[abcowboy]

Mornin' Steppers, just popped in to congratulate Nora on her 500 days! I tried to find a better pic, but this one will have to do, showing just one of the many benefits of AF living!

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[NoraC]

Thanks Cowboy. I forgot. osteroops: :welldone:
And your pic sounds about right. Thank you.

[actiongirl46]

500 days NORA!! Holy moley, that is awesome! Wow. Congrat's.

Pauly, my BIL is on Lexapro and it is really messing him up. He is drinking on it as well, so i am sure that doesn't help. I hope you are having a better day today!

I dodged a craving last night. I'd love to say I have a lot of practice doing that but I don't. I usually cave. I came on here and read, drank a big glass of milk, and went to bed early. I was really proud of myself. Ah, the little things!

What is that documentary that scares the @#$ out of you? Rain . . .?? I need to watch that.

Have a good day all - AG

[Lizann]

Hey guys!

Nora congrats on 500 days! That's fantastic! How are you feeling? Sorry you had a few crummy days at work too. I was alone at work today and it was busy, but it was ok.

AG, food for you for dodging that craving! You should be proud of yourself! Going to bed early, that's a win/win! I love to sleep!

Pauly, I hope you're feeling better too. I am on lexapro and it has made a huge difference for me. My anxiety is much more manageable. I know initially I didn't feel well when I took it. I would take a half a pill every other day. After a week or so I felt I could take on the world. I know you don't do well on meds, though.

Watching the news tonight there was a report of a lock down at a high school in our area. Turns out it was where my daughter teaches! I thankfully didn't find out about it until after.
A suspicious looking kid (dressed in all black) got into the school. They were locked down for about an hour. Jeez! Security apparently isn't great. Hopefully now they will step up security. Thankful it was nothing. Nothing else new here.
Going to go watch some mindless tv and unwind. Have a good night:love:

[NoraC]

Good evening all

Liz - that is so scary about the school. Thank goodness everything is ok. I hope they do beef up security. How are things going on the trying to get pregnant? I know that is an emotional time.
Glad work wasn't awful for you today. Sometimes it is easier to be alone.

Cowboy - I wanted to say thanks again. I honestly wouldn't have remembered. I have been trying to do roll call every morning but think I missed a couple of days.

Pauly - I am so sorry about the lexapro. I hope that you are feeling better now. Taking a whole pill right away would have thrown anyone for a loop but especially you with your sensitivity to these types of meds. Anyway, I've been thinking about you.
By they way, I am typing to you from my kindle keyboard I just got. Now I can type more than a one sentence post. I haven't figured out how to spell check though.

AG - Congrats on fighting that craving!!!! Fantastic. I'll tell you, I went to bed early many, many times.

Rusty - where are you? I know you were in a rush the other day but I forget if you are out of town.

Nursie - you are doing amazing. Fantastic job. I loved reading about playing games & just engaging with your family. It is amazing and continues to get better.

Techie - thank you for the extra hugs. I am fine. :hug:

Has anyone heard from aihfl? I'd really like to know how he's doing.

Mr V - how are you doing? Still working long hours?

I hope that everyone is doing fantastic or at least wonderful. :heartbeat: