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Posted by mystic on May 23, 2004, at 17:50:32
In reply to stress., posted by Anakin on May 23, 2004, at 17:22:19
I'm so sorry anakin that is a whole lot to take in...I dont know what to say to you...I will pray that I can do..I will pray that these people get better I will pray that somehow you can cope with the losses..I will pray that your wedding will be the best thing in the world despite all these things happening in your life..and I will just pray for you...i'm so sorry...Take care of yourself...Mystic
Posted by Mrs. C on May 23, 2004, at 18:46:18
In reply to Mrs. C, posted by sexylexy on May 23, 2004, at 12:00:05
Lexy, the best thing to do is to buy his book. It's call "the new Atkins diet revolution". You can buy it all Walmart for about $5. It will tell you everything you need to know. It is also a great inspiration to read on the days that you are craving food. I love the diet and find that it is very easy to keep doing. I have been on it for four months now and have lost 18 pounds. I went of the induction phase of the diet after the first two weeks and have continued to lose weight. I eat about 30-40 grams of carbs on most days but some days I eat more if I want to. I have not gained anything back at all even with some cheating when I want to. There is so much low carb food out there now. Try the Russel Stover sugar free chocolates. They were and still are a life safer for me. Also the lowcarb ice cream is wonderful. The Atkins breakfast bars are very good too. I also munch on peanuts when I need a quick snack which Atkins allows. This morning I tried the Arnold low carb bread and it was pretty good. The atkins breads were yucky!
Buy the book and read it and I will help you in any way I can. Good Luck, Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on May 23, 2004, at 18:52:32
In reply to stress., posted by Anakin on May 23, 2004, at 17:22:19
Anakin, life is a beautiful gift! It is full of problems and tests that we must experience. I feel terrible for you that you are going through so much right now and I will pray that you find the strength to make it through. I can't imagine what you must be feeling. I hope that you will take this one piece of advice: Life is so precious, treasure it because you never know when it will be taken away from you.
We are here to help you through! Hugs, Mrs. C
Posted by mystic on May 24, 2004, at 6:37:19
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey everyone...Monday morning I hate mondays..I just dont even want to go to work scared..anxious ...just hate this feeling when will the 15mgs kick in...Really starting to think that lex or maybe nothing is right for me and this feeling will last forever...This rain doesnt help any this is the 3rd day of it...Well hope everyone else is feeling good and that all the yo yo's have a great monday...take care Your friend Mystic
Posted by simus on May 24, 2004, at 6:50:49
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on May 24, 2004, at 6:37:19
Oh Mystic,
You sure have been through it. I hope this turns around for you soon. You will be in my prayers.
God bless.
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 24, 2004, at 22:02:54
In reply to Re: Mrs. C, posted by Mrs. C on May 23, 2004, at 18:46:18
> Lexy, the best thing to do is to buy his book. It's call "the new Atkins diet revolution"...
I'd just like to plug the double double quotes feature at this site:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#amazon
The first time anyone refers to a book without using this option, I post this to try to make sure he or she at least knows about it. It's just an option, though, and doesn't *have* to be used. If people *choose* not to use it, I'd be interested why not, but I'd like that redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20020918/msgs/7717.html
Thanks!
Bob
Posted by mystic on May 25, 2004, at 6:28:40
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Woww...where is everyone???....Is everyone feeling bad or just not posting anymore...Me not feeling good..Me feel Yucky...where are all my yo yo's...posting is getting smaller and smaller some of the originals are gone gone gone..What happened???...Well hope everyone has a great day...I have a shrinkage appt today and hope that it helps..I need all the shrinking I can get...Luvya ALLLLLL wherever you are!@!!!...Mystic
Posted by anxious babe on May 25, 2004, at 9:56:47
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on May 25, 2004, at 6:28:40
Hi Mystic,
I am here for ya - I hope you know if I am not on the board and you need to talk you can always get me on my personal email fknight1@hotmail.com I am always on that because of work.You are right the boards have been so quiet, where are all the yo-yo's - I think that everyone is starting to get busy for the summer.
I hope you start to feel better soon - you are in my prayers and so are the rest of you guys. Hopefully, if the weather gets nice it will help us all feel better. I need some sun!
Talk to ya soon - feel better.
anxious babe
Posted by LynneDa on May 25, 2004, at 10:42:03
In reply to stress., posted by Anakin on May 23, 2004, at 17:22:19
Anakin - I am so sorry to hear about all of this. Your wedding will be a bright spot for your family! A happy celebration that reminds them that there is a future. Hang in there sweetie! Don't forget to delegate whatever you can to whomever is available! God never gives you more than you can handle. You will rise above this!!!
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>I have less than three weeks until my wedding. I am losing it physically and mentally, surprise. Our windshield cracked, our computer got struck by lightening, I had the 1000 dollar tooth, the sweet birdies outside our house left this weekend while we were gone, Ive gained five pounds, I get beat up by sixth graders,the boy I used to babysit in eighth grade just died of bone cancer, uncle has brain cancer, other uncle just got biopsied for tongue cancer... AND my dads sister, one of my fav aunts that has pancreatic cancer went into cardiac arrest last night and woke up this am saying DNR. She just bought her plane ticket to come to my wedding. she was doing well, and now, I am going to have a funeral.
> Meds or no meds, life has too many twists and turns and I am fed up. I am trying to stop feeling so selfish but I am not knowing what to do or think. All of these people are people I grew up with...they are the aunts and uncles, and they are dropping off like flies. Pray, pray pray...i keep tellin myself.
Posted by LynneDa on May 25, 2004, at 11:00:50
In reply to Re: Hey trucker, posted by trucker on May 22, 2004, at 0:38:51
Trucker -
I've been away from the computer for a while and am just getting caught up. What a great idea - to tape positive thoughts and listen to them all night. You are one wise woman! Thanks for the tip, I'm sure we all could use it :-). You are also completely right about not being able to do this alone. Why is it we need to have something really bad happen to us before we realize that - wake up call!How are you doing? Did you have any side effects when you started wellbutrin? Does it help with weight gain or the voracious appetite I seem to have on Lex? I've gained 25 lbs. on Lex, just since January, and I've always been too thin so I know it's the Lex and not just turning 40 (at least I sort of hope that's all it is .... !)
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>one day at a time.... tell your self each night when ya go to bed tomorrow is gonna be a wonderful day... positive attitude helps tremendously...yex i am on lex and welbutrin. 20 mg lex 150 mg of wel...pray level with GOD and tell him ya need his help... my down fall was i thought i could do everything with out anyones help.. and in actualality we can't do a thing with out the LORD our GOD. so in order to receive we must ask.. knock and the doors will be opened for you!!!that is how i have made it thru the life i have. we have to reprogram our brains to be happy.. positive! happy! i was once in such a bad way that i finally desided to expeiment with my subconcious mind. i made a tape speaking softly to me saying all positive things... i am happy, life is beautiful, i love me, people good, etc... and i played it as i slept... on one of those tape players that keep flipping them selves over and over all night while i slept. it gave me a positive attitude and you can tell your sub that you are happy and it will reprogram you. if ya don't believe me think back to school days, when people made fun of ya or called ya names, it did something to you deep inside didn't it??? this is a way to reverse all the negative and bad things that have made you feel less.. do you understand?? sometimes i don't explane things real well..
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Posted by LynneDa on May 25, 2004, at 11:11:58
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on May 25, 2004, at 6:28:40
Hi Mystic & everyone -
I've been out a few days and last week was crazy here at work so I didn't do much posting. I'm blowing off work for about an hour this morning so I can get caught up over here :-).Mystic, I'm so sorry you're not doing well. I've been up and down myself. I can't seem to kick this feeling of dread and this malaise, plus the fogginess and negative thoughts about myself. Some days I'm fine. Others I have hours where I start with my obsessive, panicky, negative thinking and then I get angry and prickly and mean! I'm still on 20, but am going down to 10mg for the week of my period and the week after - then back up to 20mg for the next 2 weeks. We'll see if that helps. I went down to 10mg last week and that was not a pretty sight at all, but it was the wrong week to make a change!
I can relate to hating the ups and downs and hating feeling this way - when there's really no good reason for it, everything in my life is really fine for the most part. I'm tired of the weight gain too. I've gained 25 lbs. since January and that is just not like me. I haven't weighed this much since I was pregnant! The treadmill 3x a week is not enough. I ordered some Pilates tapes. Anybody do Pilates?
How are Ryan and your daughter doing?
Hang in there and try to find some postives each day. I think Trucker has a good idea with the tapes. Take your vitamins, eat your veggies, exercise and get enough rest. What else can we do? Hope your new therapy treatment helps. Releasing your past has to be a really good thing, however it can be accomplished. Please keep us posted!
~ Lynne
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Woww...where is everyone???....Is everyone feeling bad or just not posting anymore...Me not feeling good..Me feel Yucky...where are all my yo yo's...posting is getting smaller and smaller some of the originals are gone gone gone..What happened???...Well hope everyone has a great day...I have a shrinkage appt today and hope that it helps..I need all the shrinking I can get...Luvya ALLLLLL wherever you are!@!!!...Mystic
Posted by anxious babe on May 25, 2004, at 11:38:34
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone » mystic, posted by LynneDa on May 25, 2004, at 11:11:58
Hi guys,
Lynne now that you mentioned it my appetite went from suppressed on the lex to now - I can't stop craving food. I thought it was just my period but that came and went and my appetite is still uncontrolable. I hope this passes.
Has anyone else felt this way on the lex?
Posted by bride2be on May 25, 2004, at 13:13:12
In reply to RE::: YA HOOOO LEXY IS BACK YAHOOOO, posted by mystic on May 21, 2004, at 21:19:52
just wanted to say hi! i hope yall are all doing great! i will try to catch up later; love ya!
Posted by Mrs. C on May 25, 2004, at 16:49:31
In reply to RE::: hey yo yo squad, posted by bride2be on May 25, 2004, at 13:13:12
Hey everyone, I have been feeling so good lately thanks to my increase to 20mgs. But yesterday I found a swollen lymph node on my neck and that sent me into an obsessive panic. I haven't felt that way on a long time. I went to the doc today to have it checked out and she eased my mind a bit. I realize that I need to let it go but I don't know if I can or even how to do it! I could really use some help with this. Can anyone give me some ways to let this go and not worry. I will appreciate any advice! Mrs. C
Posted by Anakin on May 25, 2004, at 17:53:26
In reply to Re: stress. » Anakin, posted by LynneDa on May 25, 2004, at 10:42:03
Thank you so much. that helped to raise my spirits!
Posted by mystic on May 25, 2004, at 19:30:51
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey now that is more like it...Everyone get together and tell how they are doing...we have to stick together...I'm still desperately waiting for the 15mgs to kick in...I'm a little discouraged as everyone seems to be having their own issues on the meds..Is anyone truely happy with the lex for a long length of time...Does anyone feel much better on it consistantly...It seems like everyone struggles with the right dosage and with the monthly cycles and with the weight gain...Is this the right med for all of us??...hmmm Not sure...Take care everyone thanks for showing up...luvya alllllll Mystic
Posted by simus on May 25, 2004, at 22:03:45
In reply to Re: stress. » Anakin, posted by LynneDa on May 25, 2004, at 10:42:03
> Anakin - I am so sorry to hear about all of this. Your wedding will be a bright spot for your family! A happy celebration that reminds them that there is a future. Hang in there sweetie! Don't forget to delegate whatever you can to whomever is available! God never gives you more than you can handle. You will rise above this!!!
> ~ LynneLynne, you are so right! Weddings and the birth of babies...renewed hope for the future...
Anakin, try with all your might to focus on the positives in your life, as hard as it may be right now. And like Lynne said, lean on those around you. God bless.
Posted by mystic on May 25, 2004, at 22:05:15
In reply to Re: stress. » LynneDa, posted by simus on May 25, 2004, at 22:03:45
Simus you are sooo right...lean on the yo yo's Anakin we will help you get through this!!!!...Just lean on us....Simus your the bestest....Luvya Mystic
Posted by simus on May 25, 2004, at 22:39:15
In reply to RE::: hey yo yo squad, posted by Mrs. C on May 25, 2004, at 16:49:31
> But yesterday I found a swollen lymph node on my neck and that sent me into an obsessive panic. I haven't felt that way on a long time. I went to the doc today to have it checked out and she eased my mind a bit. I realize that I need to let it go but I don't know if I can or even how to do it! I could really use some help with this. Can anyone give me some ways to let this go and not worry. I will appreciate any advice! Mrs. C
Dear Mrs. C,I know worry is horrible. It brings up ugly reactions like stress and anxiety and even panic attacks, and it is usually about something we have absolutely no control over. I am almost completely worry-free now though. The following is a Bible passage that I try to live by (from "The Message" Bible):
Phillipians 4:6-7 "Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life."
It was a process of continually laying my worries and cares at the Lord's feet in prayer, and then making a conscious decision to not pick them up and worry about them again. But like I said, it was a process. Many, many times I would find myself worrying about something just after I just prayed about it, and I would have to deliberately lay it down again.
I'm not sure this is what you were looking for, but I hope you will give it some consideration. It will be a wonderful day when we come to the place that we can completely just walk away from worry forever. God bless.
Posted by Magdalena on May 25, 2004, at 23:00:52
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
hey everyone, hows it going? i know i dont post often anymore but i still read the posts. i am doing pretty good except for a slip up on the weekend..ugh its stupid but i decided to chill and smoke some pot with my boyfriend and i guess i had too much and went in to paranoid panic mode and it really sucked so i decided that i guess its best to stay away from drugs period, not that i smoke often its usually twice a year..but i just wanted to see what would happen and i guess i got my answer. im anticipating school in the fall, looking forward to keeping the mind sharp and looking forward to panic free days that i hope will come soon, sitting in a classroom with an anxiety disorder is NO FUN..
im really happy with my boyfriend and i dont know what i would do without him, i havent felt this way since i was 17! its wonderful. i think i need to increase to 15 mg of paxil from my current 10mg but i am going to talk to my doctor about that this friday. i just dont want to go through all the side effects all over again, blah..but if its what i have to do then its what i am going to do.
nothing exciting happening here in Canada, the weekend was a long weekend cause of Victoria day and well our camping trip was cancelled cause it rained all weekend! typical..but i just hope the next one makes up for this one.
hows everyone else doing?
is anyone cured? i need some positive reinforcements! lol, i think we all do..;)
maybe there is no cure, just a comfortable level of happiness and stability.have a great week everyone, i still think about you all.
goodnite, and sweet dreams...
Jlynne are you still around?
Magdalena
Posted by mystic on May 26, 2004, at 6:36:31
In reply to hey guys:), posted by Magdalena on May 25, 2004, at 23:00:52
Simus just read your post to Mrs C...WOW..that was great and something for everyone to think about!!!!...Thank you so much for taking time to put those in the posts you are an angel...Thank you..Have a great day...Your friend Mystic
Posted by mystic on May 26, 2004, at 6:40:14
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Thanks Mag for the weekly update that is enough for us just dont want to lose touch with you and once a week is just fine...Now you know better than to dabble with the pot...not good..and try to stay away from it ok..*(the mother in me)..Glad that you are feeling good and 15 of paxil might help...Like I told you before Paxil was my saviour but was on it 7 years and think it wore off some..how is the weight?..that I had a problem with but have freinds that have no problem at all...Well my friend again thanks for posting and you take good care of yourself...I'm waiting for this rain to end as well was just thinking that this morning as we are in our weeklong rain fest and it doenst look that great for the rest of the weekend and the long weekend with this weekend for us...Well luvya and take care...Your friend Mystic
Posted by trucker on May 26, 2004, at 8:48:01
In reply to Re: Hey trucker » trucker, posted by LynneDa on May 25, 2004, at 11:00:50
yes i felt yucky for several weeks.. the way you loose weight is it wakes you up early in the am. you need less sleep and it makes ya burn more calories so you loose weight cause you are up longer. if ya want to loose weight drink grapefruit juice, curbs your appitight.. the white stuff
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> I've been away from the computer for a while and am just getting caught up. What a great idea - to tape positive thoughts and listen to them all night. You are one wise woman! Thanks for the tip, I'm sure we all could use it :-). You are also completely right about not being able to do this alone. Why is it we need to have something really bad happen to us before we realize that - wake up call!
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Posted by LynneDa on May 26, 2004, at 10:58:28
In reply to RE::: hey yo yo squad, posted by Mrs. C on May 25, 2004, at 16:49:31
Hi Mrs. C - I'm so glad to hear that 20mg has been good for you! In regard to your current worries - information seems always to be the best panacea! Talking to your doctor right away was good. I do notice with the Lex, I don't obsess as much or for as long. Have you ever taken any medication for this, like xanax?
Was it Lexy who was going to recommend some tapes to you for coping with this? I think your best bet is to try & re-program yourself so you can go into some type of automatic "routine" whenever you go into worry over-drive.
My worst time for obsessive thinking is while I'm driving home from work - it's about a 40-minute drive. My therapist gave me a Danielle Steele book on tape to listen to. I get pretty wrapped up in the story and don't think so much. Whenever I find my mind wandering, I can more easily pull it out of danger while listening to the tapes!
Good luck, wish I had a fool-proof answer for you :-)
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Hey everyone, I have been feeling so good lately thanks to my increase to 20mgs. But yesterday I found a swollen lymph node on my neck and that sent me into an obsessive panic. I haven't felt that way on a long time. I went to the doc today to have it checked out and she eased my mind a bit. I realize that I need to let it go but I don't know if I can or even how to do it! I could really use some help with this. Can anyone give me some ways to let this go and not worry. I will appreciate any advice! Mrs. C
Posted by LynneDa on May 26, 2004, at 11:05:11
In reply to Re: Hey trucker, posted by trucker on May 26, 2004, at 8:48:01
Hi Trucker -
Thanks! I am going to try the white grapefruit juice. I did some self-talk this morning, telling myself I'm going to have a good day, etc. I think it helped. Thanks for the idea, you are a great lady & I appreciate all that you share! :-)
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