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Posted by Mrs. C on August 10, 2004, at 22:25:59
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on August 10, 2004, at 17:49:13
Mystic, Thanks for that wonderful post. Alot of us who work with kids need to hear that we do make a difference. You don't always see the results of your dedication. I personally am drawn to the troubled child more than any other and its such a great feeling to know that I am doing something worth while. You have made yourself into a caring and compassionate person...and a great friend. Love ya, Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on August 10, 2004, at 22:29:05
In reply to Re: Need a shoulder to cry on everyone, posted by sexylexy on August 10, 2004, at 18:38:29
Lexy, sometimes love hurts and what's best for us isn't always clear. You are the adult and that means sometimes having to make tough decisions that a child cannot understand. But someday that child will realize that you had his best interests at heart. Keep up the good work, I'm proud of you. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on August 10, 2004, at 22:40:23
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on August 10, 2004, at 17:49:13
Hey Yo Yo's, I just posted a message on the babble site too. I had a really bad day today. It seems that my OCD is back. I spent every spare minute today worrying about my gland in my neck. Feeling it and obsessing over it. Feeling hopeless that something is terribly wrong with me but not even sure if the gland is even swollen. It is very small and I am probably making it worse by probing it constantly. I honestly cannot control the urge to check it every spare minute. Have any of you had experiences like this. This is why I am on Lexapro in the first place. Sorry to bother you all with this and you must think I am totally nuts. I feel totally nuts believe me. I have noone else to share this with and it really helps to get it out. I hope that you guys still want me to be a yo yo. I am really scared right now that I am always going to think I have some disease and I will never just be happy. Mrs. C
Posted by JenStar on August 11, 2004, at 0:31:52
In reply to Need a shoulder to cry on, posted by sexylexy on August 9, 2004, at 20:52:14
hi Sexylexy,
I'm sorry you had a bad day. The empathy that makes you sad for this patient also makes you the kind of person that is well-loved by patients! I am thinking kind thoughts and sending them your way.JenStar
P.S. - I really respect that you honor the patient-client confidentiality. See, just one MORE reason why you're so good at your job! :)
> Hey Guys,
> Had a really hard day at work today. I have a paitent who is like the sweetest, most well behaved well mannered kid. A really hard situation is coming his way, I cannot get into it because of confidentality but I have been crying a lot today about it. Please pray for strenght for me and this child as I try to get him though this. Thanks guys.
> Lexy
Posted by JenStar on August 11, 2004, at 0:37:25
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by Mrs. C on August 10, 2004, at 22:40:23
hi guys,
Can I apply for yo-yo membership? Can I be added to the waiting list in case a spot opens up? :) I haven't joined these posts in a while but I read them and think you guys are all very cool and fun.Mrs. C -- naturally I, a queen of worriers, have worried about glands. Evil, vicious little glands that are plotting to destroy me. (Not really...I think...!)
I know there's nothing I can say to convince you that you DON'T have an issue. But I'll say it anyway: There is nothing wrong with the gland! Nothing BAD, anyway. If you really feel it's enlarged, is it possible that you have a thyroid condition (this is not life-threatening, which I'm sure you know) or a cold/flu? Maybe you're just feeling your neck for the first time in a long time and it always feels kind of 'bumpy' but you're getting worked up over it? (This is something I do often.)
Is there anything else going on that might make you more stressed lately?
I hope you feel less OCD-ish soon. I'm thinking of you!
JenStar
Posted by mystic on August 11, 2004, at 6:49:00
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by JenStar on August 11, 2004, at 0:37:25
Hey Jenstar....I make you an official yoyo...see that was pretty easy we always always have room for more...we love to have more yoyos to contribute to our craziness...welcome...Mystic
Posted by mystic on August 11, 2004, at 6:49:49
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey trucker how you doing out there..it has been a while...Mystic
Posted by Simus on August 11, 2004, at 12:56:12
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on August 10, 2004, at 17:49:13
Mystic,
What you said about being a positive influence in a child's life was beautiful. Thank you.
Simus
Posted by Simus on August 11, 2004, at 14:43:41
In reply to RE;;; JenStar, posted by mystic on August 11, 2004, at 6:49:00
> Hey Jenstar....I make you an official yoyo...see that was pretty easy we always always have room for more...we love to have more yoyos to contribute to our craziness...welcome...Mystic
JenStar,
Ordinarily you would have the usual series of forms to fill out and the intensive interviewing process to determine if you meet the stringent requirements of the Yo-Yo Sistahood... but if Mystic says it's official, we bypass all of the formalities. Welcome!
Simus
Posted by sexylexy on August 11, 2004, at 18:04:43
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by Mrs. C on August 10, 2004, at 22:40:23
Hey Mrs. C,
Do not worry about your gland. You will be just fine. One of my paitents has OCD and it is such a horrible disease. Its almost as if this person is trapped in their mind. I was wondering if you had ever tried Luvox? Also I am wondering if you have ever thought of a mood stablelizer, such as Lamatical which could help even out some of that obsessing, you may even want to look into Respridol (sp) It is labeled as an anti-psychotic but has a lot of calming properties, we give it to some of our kids and it helps "take the edge off". Of course, I am not a meds expert just know what all my clients are on...Good luck, we all love you and are pulling for you!!
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on August 11, 2004, at 18:13:06
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by JenStar on August 11, 2004, at 0:37:25
Jen Star!
Welcome to the Yo Yo sisterhood! Thanks for your kind words about my freak out yesterday. I am doing sooooo much better today. I am glad you made your way over here! If you need great support and friendship you have come to the right place for sure!!!
Lexy
Posted by Mrs. C on August 11, 2004, at 21:55:09
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by sexylexy on August 11, 2004, at 18:04:43
Lexy,
Thanks for your post. I have enjoyed many benefits of Lexapro but when it comes down to the worst of my OCD symptoms it doesn't really do the trick for me. Luckily for me my OCD isn't an everyday occurance. It's just when I develop some symptom of something. Like this gland. I probed it so much yesterday that my neck aches today. I worry, then I probe. Then I worry and probe. A horrible cycle. All the while I know that I am being silly but I can't help myself. I appreciate the input and will take any support I can get! How are you feeling today, any better? Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on August 11, 2004, at 22:02:03
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by JenStar on August 11, 2004, at 0:37:25
Hi Jenstar, there is no waiting list to join the Yo Yo's. You just have to go up and down, up and down, like we all do and you're in!!This is such a great supportive and caring group and I rely on it so much. I am glad that you have found us, you seem to fit in very well. Thank you for your advice about my gland. I just obsess over being ill and every symptom that I can't explain brings me into this hole that I have to climb out of. I just feel so hopeless, like I am gonna die and there is just no reason to feel happy. It really sucks. Lexapro has helped me to deal with these feelings a little better but it's my friends here that really do the trick. Thanks. Mrs. C
Posted by JenStar on August 11, 2004, at 22:15:25
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by Mrs. C on August 11, 2004, at 21:55:09
hi Mrs. C and all,
thank you for welcoming me to the club! I will try to be as cool and fun as all of you. :)Mrs. C, in honor of your gland troubles, I wrote you a poem. It should be spoken aloud, as if by one of those rappers with the falling-off pants:
Mrs C. has the baddest
gland in the land
if I was there
I would hold her hand
I wish she could run on the beach
in the sand
and about her OCD
I really understandDon't forget to wear some bling-bling when performing this soon-to-be famous song!
Seriously, I hope you're feeling better. Please don't worry too much (I know, easy for ME to say.) Keep us updated on how you're doing.
Jen (Rapper) Star
> Lexy,
> Thanks for your post. I have enjoyed many benefits of Lexapro but when it comes down to the worst of my OCD symptoms it doesn't really do the trick for me. Luckily for me my OCD isn't an everyday occurance. It's just when I develop some symptom of something. Like this gland. I probed it so much yesterday that my neck aches today. I worry, then I probe. Then I worry and probe. A horrible cycle. All the while I know that I am being silly but I can't help myself. I appreciate the input and will take any support I can get! How are you feeling today, any better? Mrs. C
Posted by JenStar on August 11, 2004, at 22:17:05
In reply to Re: RE;;; JenStar » mystic, posted by Simus on August 11, 2004, at 14:43:41
thank you for welcoming me in! :)
JenStar
> > Hey Jenstar....I make you an official yoyo...see that was pretty easy we always always have room for more...we love to have more yoyos to contribute to our craziness...welcome...Mystic
>
> JenStar,
>
> Ordinarily you would have the usual series of forms to fill out and the intensive interviewing process to determine if you meet the stringent requirements of the Yo-Yo Sistahood... but if Mystic says it's official, we bypass all of the formalities. Welcome!
>
> Simus
Posted by JenStar on August 11, 2004, at 22:19:57
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by Mrs. C on August 11, 2004, at 22:02:03
hi Mrs. C.,
it's nice to meet people who obsess about health like I do. I mean, I'm not GLAD that you obsess (I wish you didn't, of course) but since you do, it's nice to able to share stories and know that I'm not the only one. For me, too, it's a sanity check to go here and find people who won't judge me as odd or strange just because I have a new health worry every day.
Posted by Mrs. C on August 11, 2004, at 22:44:05
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by JenStar on August 11, 2004, at 22:15:25
Thanks for making me laugh!! I needed that so much!! XOXO!! Mrs. C
Posted by Simus on August 11, 2004, at 22:45:13
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by JenStar on August 11, 2004, at 22:15:25
Yo - Jen,
You are SOOOOO in now!
ROTFL!!!
Simus
Posted by Mrs. C on August 11, 2004, at 22:46:16
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone » Mrs. C, posted by JenStar on August 11, 2004, at 22:19:57
Exactly why I love it here so much. I'd love to hear some of your stories sometime! I find alot of comfort knowing that I am not alone in my obsessing. Let's chat later okay. I gotta get to bed. Mrs. C
Posted by jlynne on August 11, 2004, at 23:00:09
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by Mrs. C on August 11, 2004, at 22:44:05
Oh, Mrs C I cannot believe this . . . I have a swollen gland in my neck now!! I had my teeth cleaned today and asked my dentist if he thought it might be from my teeth or gums and he said no, so I asked him if he thought I should see my doctor. He was so calm, it was disgusting . . . he said "oh, I wouldn't run to the doctor every time you have a little swollen gland; just wait and see if it gets better on its own". I think that is called "rational thinking" - - wish I could grab the concept (*smile*).
Hang in there, kid . . . I bet we both get better:~) But you are right about the OCD; it is probably here to stay (ugh!)
Worst part is . . . now I am obsessing about needing to wear gloves and a mask when I post!! (LOL)
(((Mrs C))) . . . jlynne
Posted by jlynne on August 11, 2004, at 23:11:41
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by JenStar on August 11, 2004, at 22:15:25
Hey, Jen . . . I am not into rap, but I sang your song in my head to the tune of "Don't Worry Baby" by the Beach Boys and it sounded pretty good (*smile*).
Welcome to the sistahood; Mystic can always use another backup singer (LOL). Hey, we could call you "Heidi and the Mystics". What do you think, Simus? (Lexy, if you are reading this, be sure and book this group for the show!!)
Again, welcome Jen . . . you have found a good group to hang out with:~)
(((yo yo's))) . . . jlynne
Posted by jlynne on August 11, 2004, at 23:17:14
In reply to RE:: Trucker, posted by mystic on August 11, 2004, at 6:49:49
> Hey trucker how you doing out there..it has been a while...Mystic
Mystic (and all the yo-yo's) . . . trucker has lost a dear friend and has gone to Ohio to attend his funeral. Please, say many prayers for her as she is feeling great pain.
((((trucker)))) ...jlynne
Posted by Simus on August 12, 2004, at 1:03:28
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone » Mrs. C, posted by jlynne on August 11, 2004, at 23:00:09
> now I am obsessing about needing to wear gloves and a mask when I post!! (LOL)
>
> (((Mrs C))) . . . jlynnejlynne,
You are too funny! It's so good to have you back.
Simus
P.S. The sundaes were a great idea for Mystic's party. Do you want to be in charge of refreshments for the parties again this weekend???
Posted by Simus on August 12, 2004, at 1:06:27
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone » JenStar, posted by jlynne on August 11, 2004, at 23:11:41
> Mystic can always use another backup singer (LOL). Hey, we could call you "Heidi and the Mystics". What do you think, Simus? (Lexy, if you are reading this, be sure and book this group for the show!!)
I like it... Can we have "big hair" and lots of rhinestones???
Simus
Posted by Simus on August 12, 2004, at 1:09:19
In reply to update on Trucker » mystic, posted by jlynne on August 11, 2004, at 23:17:14
> trucker has lost a dear friend and has gone to Ohio to attend his funeral. Please, say many prayers for her as she is feeling great pain.
jlynne,
If you "talk" to her, give her our sympathy and tell her she is in our prayers.
Simus
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