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Posted by mystic on June 9, 2004, at 21:10:12
In reply to RE:: simus, posted by Mrs. C on June 9, 2004, at 19:57:34
Jlynne...so happy to hear from you again..I have missed you soooooo much on the posts...I know that you are in open alot but never when I'm in there and I get booted alot...Thanks for being you and please check in more often we all think of you sooo much and hope that your hard time will get a little easier soon..firsts are always soooo hard but you are a wonderful person and you will find your happiness...you really will...Luvya Your friend Mystic
Posted by mystic on June 9, 2004, at 22:22:17
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey Lexy...anxious babe where are you guys this week??..you are missed as always...K..did you disappear...there are so many not around anymore..I cant wait to hear from the 2 brides to see how everything went...Take care everyone..Your friend Mystic...Hey Emily where the heck is emily
Posted by simus on June 9, 2004, at 23:42:53
In reply to RE:: simus, posted by mystic on June 9, 2004, at 18:18:37
Hey thanks, Mystic. That gave me a lot to go on. Please remember that I am NOT a doctor, just a friend, and you should get your doctor's advice before you try anything.
Hypoglycemia can cause anxiety, but I would guess you have more going on than that.
A B vitamin deficiency can cause anxiety. You could consider trying a good-quality B complex. B3 (niacinamide) has a calming effect. Inositol is also a B vitamin - it regulates serotonin and reduces anxiety. If you decide to supplement individual B vitamins, you should also supplement a B complex for balance. I personally have improved by taking B vitamins.
A good quality calcium/magnesium supplement could also help. It usually comes in 2 parts calcium to 1 part magnesium, or you could take them individually. I was very deficient in magnesium, and I don't know what I would do without it now.
Then there are the amino acids. Be careful with taking individual amino acids unless you know a lot about them. One thing you could try though is GABA. I haven't needed to try it yet so I can't tell you my experience. Gamma-aminobutyric acid is a calming brain neurotransmitter, and it has been shown to relieve anxiety.
There has also been a lot of talk about Omega oils. Several people on the Psycho-Babble Alternative board have trouble with fish oil, but I have done good on evening primrose oil or even flax seed oil.
Well, how's that for a start? If you do decide to try natural supplements, it is wise to add only one at a time to see how your body reacts to it. A great place to start would be just a good B complex.
LOL. It's funny how being so sick and wanting so much to be well again can cause a person to pick up this much information. I sure hope if you try any of this that it helps you. Let me know.
God bless.
Simus
P.S. (mechanical engineer) ;-)
Posted by LynneDa on June 10, 2004, at 9:46:59
In reply to RE: PS Lynne, posted by mystic on June 9, 2004, at 18:24:52
Mystic -
Sadly, I don't work out much anymore and that is part of the problem I am sure. At 40, I know my metabolism is changing on its own without the Lex. I walk on my treadmill 3- 4 times per week and take the steps at work a few times a week (I'm on the 5th floor) - but that's about it! I don't snack a whole lot - maybe a cookie or a couple pieces of chocolate, but I am just always hungry now - didn't used to be like this. If I can decrease my fatigue I'll be able to exercise more. I'm going to my doctor next week to have my thyroid, iron, etc., checked out! You are such a work out person, you should be fine!
~ Lynne
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Lynne..when you said that you have gained weight since being on the 20mgs...do you work out??.. do you find yourself eating more without having control over it??... just wondering you dont have to answer me but just curious about the weight gain things since when I was on the paxil gained over 45lbs and have gotten down to where I was before and it took time and working out which I wasnt doing before...Thanks girlfriend.>>Mystic
Posted by anxious babe on June 10, 2004, at 11:04:16
In reply to RE::: Lexy..anxious babe, posted by mystic on June 9, 2004, at 22:22:17
Hi all,
I was having trouble with my email this weekend and couldn't get on the boards for some reason - I had to register all over again.
So how are all my friends doing? Mystic you sound much better and I am so happy that you are back - two days without you was lonely enough.
Sexy Lexy - where have you been? I haven't even heard from you on my personal email...I hope your having fun but check in once in a while we miss you.
Mrs. C your quiet but I know that you are so busy wrapping up everything for the end of the school year.
Simus, it's good to hear that your feeling better.
Where has bride been? I know that one is getting married this week and the other one is probably tying up all of her loose ends.So can anyone tell me what OPEN is - I often hear you guys say that you were talking in open but I just can't figure out how to get there - can someone Help me! I tried reading all of the boards and I can't find one that says open.
Thanks yo-yo's - love and blessings to all,
Anxious babe
Posted by sexylexy on June 10, 2004, at 13:41:10
In reply to RE::: Lexy..anxious babe, posted by mystic on June 9, 2004, at 22:22:17
Hi All!
Sorry to have gone MIA. My best friend got married this past weekend and my liscensure test is next Friday so I have been studying for literally 6 hours a day trying to cover everything. I have not checked the boards or my personal emails in a few days I have been so busy. I have also been interviewing for jobs as the Dr. I was hired by decided to not go though with the private practice. I accepted a job today, I will be working at an outpatient mental health clinic and teaching MD residents a class on something that I am not sure yet. My Mom is moving on Monday and my Dad is going a few weeks later when he finishes up work. Things are CRAZY. I personally am doing ok. Things were a lot easier when my boyfriend was still here but I am glad to know that he will be back in early Aug. I am hanging in there, not getting out as much as I would like but feeling pretty good, with a few down days..no crying spells for a month now so that is good, I also am feeling a lot calmer and less emotional.
Mystic... those tapes the muscle relaxation ones... just type the title in on google and they should come up. I hope you are doing well, sorry to have been such a bad yo yo lately.Anxious Babe... I am sorry, I am just now getting your personal email and plan on writing back this weekend...hope you are doing well.
Simus.. Sounds like your doing well, hope things just get better and better.
Jlynne...How are you doing... I am so out of the loop with everything... last I knew things were going well for you and your posititve attudide was wonderful.
Trucker... Are you still around and doing well...
Brides... I miss ya'll all this wedding fever going on down south... I am hoping my boyfriend catches a good case of it!
LynneDa...How goes it...did u cut down to 10mg yet? I am down to 5 now and feeling ok..though this is my frist day on 5mg. I am hoping to be off the lex in the next few months and then see if I just need something durining PMS.
Mrs. C, I am sure things are getting crazy finishing school, need any help or recourses?
Em.. Are still around
Mag.. same thing
Has anyone heard from K in forever???? If I left anyone out I am so sorry, my head is going in a 1000000 directions. I love ya'll!!!
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on June 10, 2004, at 13:52:52
In reply to RE::: Hey coco chanel girl, posted by Mrs. C on June 5, 2004, at 19:12:25
Mrs. C,
Sorry this is such a delayed email. I did get the info on Atkins...thanks so much... I am still wondering if I want to do it as high chlosterol runs in my family and I am not sure what the higher fat would do to me. Who knows, it would be nice to get back into a tiny tiny size... we will see.
I have heard good things about oil of olay. I just use Chanel make-up... I am a bit of a make up whore, but the lotions and stuff I cannot put on my face because it is sensitive... I mean I to wash my face with bottled water for a while when I went to collge because the water broke my face out... yes I know I'm weird. I very rarely get like a "pimple" but if my face does not like something Ill get a little fine bumps. Oh well, such is life. We are some hot Yo Yos!!!
Love ya,
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on June 10, 2004, at 13:59:10
In reply to RE::: Hey coco chanel girl » sexylexy, posted by simus on June 3, 2004, at 23:05:32
Hey Simus!
Sorry to get back to you so late. Getting my body done is a bunch of different things but in the case of this wedding was getting air brush tanning. If you have never done it I highly reccomend it. I used to tan a lot in college but then worked for a hospital and hospice who had a lot of girls who tanned a lot then got skin cancer which went to the brain. YUCK. So I now use alternative tanning. Airbrush is when a lady litteraly air brushes your skin and makes your really natural even glowing tan.
I have also gotten a body bronzing treatment at at a spa which is where they do all the exfoilation ect for you then "paint" you bronze. It is nice but cost about $80 when air brusing cost about $20.
I have never tried those body wraps that say they take off inches ect but would be willing to try someday when I have the money.
Love ya!
Lexy
Posted by mystic on June 10, 2004, at 18:41:04
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey everyone...Not a great day for me...Simus I'm thinking that this might have a lot well not a lot but some to do with the way I eat sometimes. My sister has really been getting on me about this hypoglycemia thing and I do eat a lot of sugar at work ie" cookies ..chocolate..brownies.. I'm going to try to cut some of those things out ...and I dont really eat a lot of meat or protein..so have to try to balance things out..I eat a lot of veggies ...salads..yogurt with fruit but dont even it off at all...Will try it and see how it goes..Just a thought..Simus thank you for all the information you gave me ..I hope that I get better soon because I dont know how much longer I can take this..really discouraged..but you guys help me out soooo much...and I thank you...glad to hear from Lexy and the others...welcome welcome welcome...Luvya ALLLL...Your friend...Mystic
Posted by mystic on June 10, 2004, at 19:41:54
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Jlynne...Not sure when this anniversary is but I'm thinking about you and hoping that you will be fine and this too shall pass...I know that the firsts for everything are very hard...1st holidays...1st anniversaries...first all kind of things...there is nothing that we can do sometimes but think good thoughts towards someone and hope that they are getting through..You have been there for me many times and I want you to know that I'm thinking about you and hoping that life is a little easy to you at this time...Luvya Your friend..Mystic...PS...I and I'm sure everyone else misses you alot!!!!!!!!!..we are the orginals on this post..!!!!Take good good care of yourself
Posted by sexylexy on June 10, 2004, at 20:53:55
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on June 10, 2004, at 18:41:04
Hey Chicka
I have hypoglycemica as well. It is good to eat a lot of protien, I eat some low fat peanut butter in the morning and then something... As a broke grad student I got very friendly with Taco Bell bean burritos and wendy's chilli. Also I quit taking vitamins... especially calcium was really making me depressed/anxious. Its werid how we all react differently to things but giving up the vitamins helped me 100%.
Good luck!
Lexy
Posted by mystic on June 11, 2004, at 8:57:05
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on June 10, 2004, at 18:41:04
Hey everyone...Called the dr this morning to try to get some bloodtests done just to check to make sure everything is ok..Lexy is there a test for hypoglycemia..think it is just a blood sugar check..but left her a message..I just want to feel better and cant figure out why this isnt working..So discouraged I could scream...but I'm off to spend the day with Melissa and Ryan so hopefully that will go well just not feeling good today...Hey Simus where ya been girlfriend..How are you feeling???....Good i hope..I hope and pray everyone has a great day!!!!!...Your friend Mystic
Posted by LynneDa on June 11, 2004, at 9:16:29
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on June 11, 2004, at 8:57:05
Hey Mystic -
I'm glad you called your doctor. Blood tests are in order, it seems. Maybe a visit with a nutritionist after that? Hang in there and hope you have fun with Mel & Ryan!
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Hey everyone...Called the dr this morning to try to get some bloodtests done just to check to make sure everything is ok..Lexy is there a test for hypoglycemia..think it is just a blood sugar check..but left her a message..I just want to feel better and cant figure out why this isnt working..So discouraged I could scream...but I'm off to spend the day with Melissa and Ryan so hopefully that will go well just not feeling good today...Hey Simus where ya been girlfriend..How are you feeling???....Good i hope..I hope and pray everyone has a great day!!!!!...Your friend Mystic
Posted by mystic on June 11, 2004, at 9:51:11
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone » mystic, posted by LynneDa on June 11, 2004, at 9:16:29
Just a quick note Lynne...Thank you so much for your encouragement and for being there for me...You are really great!!!..I just cant believe how many loving caring people have found their way onto this post to help and to be there for everyone...Simus...Lexy...K missing...Emily..havnt heard from her in a while...miss you em..Sussilla (sp) ...Mrs C...The brides..hope they are doing great...Mag where have you been..miss you..Trucker is missing lately..Jlynne ...Just everyone hope didnt forget anyone..God bless all of you and thank you very much for your endless support..luvya allll Mystic!!!!....
Posted by mystic on June 11, 2004, at 9:52:56
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Gator cant forget you...you always pop in at the best times...Thank you....for being you...Mystic
Posted by mystic on June 11, 2004, at 9:53:36
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Anxious babe cant forget about you either...You always come to my rescue..Thanks...Mystic
Posted by anxious babe on June 11, 2004, at 10:12:06
In reply to RE:: Anxious babe, posted by mystic on June 11, 2004, at 9:53:36
Luv ya Mystic...you are always there to lift my spirits with your kind words of encouragement.
I just want you to feel better soon and I know that you will - just keep your head up and we will be here for you. It took me a long time but I finally decided to try something and luckily it works for me,so I just take advantage of it and try to help other people like you who are not feeling so good right now.
I know how discouraged you must feel but believe me you will pull out of it and look back at it like I do and say "oh I never thought I was going to feel like myself again" I say it all the time.
I still have my ups and downs especially around my period. I still have to take a xanax around that time. I am currently on 5mg of Lexapro for my anxiety/panic disorder other than that the xanax has been a life saver for me. I never tried anything else and suffered all these years since I was 17 on and off - now 33 I think I finally have it under some control.
I am really scared of meds like you are and I have a very low tolerance for medication so that makes me even more scared, but I was so sick of having panic and anxiety and fearing to do so many things with my family that I finally asked my doctor what I should do... and that's when she prescribed me the Lexapro and believe me it sat in my cabinet for 2 weeks until I finally decided to take it. The first 5 weeks were tough and I thought I would have to live like this forever, but then Lexy introduced me to this board and with the help of all you guys I stuck with it and after the 6th week I started feeling much better, so now here we are 3 months later and still managing to get better.
Hang in there and just know that I am here for you and so is everyone else on this board.
Love,
anxious babe
Posted by Gator on June 11, 2004, at 12:23:27
In reply to RE:: Gator, posted by mystic on June 11, 2004, at 9:52:56
Thanks mystic for remembering me!!
Ya know, now that you mention the foods we eat affecting the way we feel makes alot of sense to me. I had gestinational diabetes with all of my pregnancies and now I have to watch my blood suger and make sure I eat more protein than carbs in a meal. If I don't watch what I eat I tend to get in a gloomy mood and feel really yucky!! I am trying to lose some weight now and have been eating alot of veggies and drinking TONS of water. I wonder if that has anything to do with my feeling good lately! Hmmmmmm.....
Well, I hope you can find a way ( any way ) to help you feel better (soon).
Hope you had fun with you grandson and have a good weekend!!
Gator
Posted by simus on June 11, 2004, at 12:54:30
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on June 11, 2004, at 8:57:05
> is there a test for hypoglycemia..think it is just a blood sugar check
I think it is called the "fasting" blood sugar test. The doctor make me take it both times I was preganant. (Ask Mel if she had to do it.) You just fast for 12 hours, I think. Then you go in and then they give you this syrupy pop stuff to drink. Then they check the blood to see how you react to it.
> Hey Simus where ya been girlfriend..How are you feeling???
Doing ok, Mystic. Not where I want to be, but better than I was.
I'm still praying for you. I look forward to "seeing" you greatly improved, by whatever the means. Hang in there until that day.
Simus
Posted by partlycloudy on June 12, 2004, at 6:29:22
In reply to RE:: Hey everyone » mystic, posted by simus on June 11, 2004, at 12:54:30
Hello, I'm usually part of this thread, but there's a Newbie called dysfunctionaldame looking for some information/support. I'm going to send her a link to this thread, OK?
thanks, everyone.
Posted by anxious babe on June 12, 2004, at 11:36:27
In reply to Lexaproers, please read, posted by partlycloudy on June 12, 2004, at 6:29:22
Hey yo-yo's where are you guys....the boards are so quiet. I know that the weekend is quiet but geez this is exceptionally quiet.
Mystic your not even here...well I am off to a birthday party and I will check in with you guys later.
I hope everyone is feeling good and God bless...have a great day.
anxious babe
Posted by mystic on June 12, 2004, at 11:47:42
In reply to Re: where everyone?, posted by anxious babe on June 12, 2004, at 11:36:27
I'm here...anxious babe...I'm doing ok...I just cant seem to get it right...But it is sooo nice outside today it is hard to stay down...So going to go and plant some tomatoes and spend some time with ryan and mel hope you have fun at your party and hope to catch up to you later...Your friend Mystic
Posted by anxious babe on June 12, 2004, at 22:03:38
In reply to RE::: Hey anxious, posted by mystic on June 12, 2004, at 11:47:42
Hey yo-yo's...just checking in to see where all my friend's are tonight.
I miss talking to you guys. I hope everyone is having a great weekend and I'll talk to you all later,
love ya,
anxious babe
Posted by Mrs. C on June 12, 2004, at 22:19:18
In reply to RE::: Hey coco chanel girl, posted by sexylexy on June 10, 2004, at 13:52:52
Hi Coco,
You really don't have to do a high fat version of Atkins. I don't. The only thing I eat that is considered taboo on other diets is cheese and full fat salad dressing. I eat lots of veggies, eggs, chicken, fish and sugar free chocolates. Gotta have those. I was bad today though and yesterday. Getting a little bit sloppy with obeying the rules. Woops. I still need to loose about 10 but I am having a heard time being faithful. When I put my mind to it, it will happen though. I'm okay with that. Important thing is that I am keeping the pounds off. Good luck to you. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on June 12, 2004, at 22:28:35
In reply to RE::: Hey yo-yo's, posted by anxious babe on June 12, 2004, at 22:03:38
Hey girl, I'm here checking all of the posts that I have missed. Wow! It's been an active few days. I am feeling great and glad to hear that you are doing well too. I will email you soon. Mrs. C
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