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Posted 12/30/2010 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
Good Morning Everyone,

I am doing fine.  Having some anxiety and a bit of depression over the Chirstmas Holidays but with my friends, and my P-Doc I have managed to not let it get out of control. 

I still believe in staying in the moment as this serves me well. Like  most of us I am far from being perfect but I do try to accept days when my anxiety runs on the high side.

May hope, love, and warmth be in your heart's possessing,
and may the New Year bring you and yours many blessings.

Gentle Hugs,

Kitt
Posted 12/30/2010 6:15 PM (GMT 0)
Im doing well also. Just got engaged as many of you already know.

My anxiety is way down thanks to Lexapro. Im sleeping fine and much less irritable.

My only concern is I keep losing weight. The summer before last I was nearly 160 lbs [mostly from eating ice cream at the place i worked at], which I was not happy about. Then this past summer I got a job at a place that required me to be on my feet and in the heat for nearly the entire 8 hrs of work. So naturally i started losing weight, i eventually was down to the 140s range. Then I got another job in October and I dont sit here either and do a bit of brisk walking whenever Im working. Now im down to 135. I did cut way down on soda because I cant have caffeine so that may be a contributor. But Im having anxiety about losing more weight, like I might be sick or something. Im afraid to lose any more weight. Is this just in my head?

Posted 12/31/2010 6:04 AM (GMT 0)
So far, so good! The new year is always a time when I can tend to 'future-trip' so thanks for the reminder to stay in the moment!:)



To ROYGBIV: it depends on how tall you are, a better indication of your ideal weight would be a body fat percentage, or a BMI, both of which your dr. could do for you. At the height of my anxiety, I lost a lot of weight (to the point of not menstruating for over a year), but bounced back. So even a temporary loss will not harm you. Weight loss is very common w/ a/p.
Posted 12/31/2010 4:52 PM (GMT 0)
Hi All

I would like to wish every one a happy new year and all the best for 2011. I will be glad to see the back of 2010 it has been a very mixed year for me, Started off well things were looking good and anxiety was getting under control. Then the second half of the year has been a nightmare with issues at work which are still unresolved and some other health issues. I hope to start 2011 more positive and move on.

Ben
Posted 12/31/2010 4:52 PM (GMT 0)
I can say that Im not doing so good but Im still here so I cant complain. This first Trimester is rough Im sick all the time, my anxiety is high and these PVCs are driving me crazy! All I do is worry about this pregnancy and Ive got a long way to go...I hope everyone else is doing good going into this New Year.
Posted 12/31/2010 9:58 PM (GMT 0)
I have been doing the end of year usuals: creating a financial annual, quarterly and monthly budget for the next year, figuring out our estimated taxes, cleaning out unneeded tax files, etc. My husband has been unemployed for six months so I needed to create a further belt-tightening fiscal plan. I found a number of ways that we could decrease our costs.
As I was faxing in our club resignations I had the worst panic attack I have had in years: couldn't breathe, heart racing and my immune system went bonkers. I am covered in hives and my ulcerative colitis flared up violently. I took an alprazolam and antihistamine so I know I will feel better soon but I am still very shaky. Canceled tonight's plans. I feel like I am falling off a cliff in slow motion.
I am trying so hard to be responsible and face our problems head-on. It is weird to feel that my mind and body are on totally different reaction paths.
I hope that during the new year the two will become one.
Posted 1/1/2011 12:33 AM (GMT 0)
I'm coping with a breakup of over 7 years and just trying to take everything one day at a time. I realize life is hard now, and I think I'm starting to learn to handle some things better. . . All I can do is stay positive and keep moving forward :)

Lots of love to you guys and a very Happy New Year!!!

Sam :)
Posted 1/1/2011 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Kitt and Happy New Year to everyone.
Sure am looking forward to a new year and leaving some of this misery behind!
Hopeful to be going back to work soon!
Just learning to fight through anxiety and the depression and keeping my mind focused on happier things.

Hope all is well for everyone.
And that we can all find the peace, medical resolutions and our own sense of "happy" once more!
God Bless.
Posted 1/1/2011 5:49 AM (GMT 0)
I had some anxiety today but managed to show up to the in-laws for a lobster dinner.  I didn't want to because of the bad anxiety I suffered on christmas eve but I went and we had some fun.

Then I came home and my fiance and I are just having a romantic evening.  I don't like going to the bar and being around drunk people.  Makes me panicky.  Plus I don't drink so that makes it kind of pointless.  LOL

So we are about to watch the ball drop in 11 minutes.

New Years resolution....

have my anxiety and panicky feelings cut in half of what they are now.

Love you all!

TG~

Posted 1/1/2011 6:43 AM (GMT 0)
Happy New Year all

i hope ever one is having a good new year my family but me lol i got sick with a bad head cold over the holidays hpoe to be feeling better soon it has been heck on the a&p tho. well off to bed now nite nite all


Shell
Posted 1/3/2011 4:27 AM (GMT 0)

i'm doing well.  sooo glad the holidays are over!!!  alot of stress i do not like. 

i had a few days off work to spend with my kiddo - we had a great time - very relaxing!  :)

after i changed my hp med - my heartrate has been normal and slow.  thank god!  that helps alot.  not sure why mine runs so high naturally but the true test will be the next few weeks when my hormones go out of whack.  i am being positive though.  :)

i am still having alot of financial trouble - but hopefully that will get better.  i just have to think positive. 

you all are such a help and a blessing!  :) :)

Posted 1/3/2011 8:42 AM (GMT 0)
it is going to get frantically busy for me. peace out, jamie :-)
Posted 1/3/2011 1:07 PM (GMT 0)
all is pretty good here, getting ready for my baby girl to arrive in a couple of months. Looking forward to the future but living in the present. Hope everyone is well.
Posted 1/6/2011 2:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

I was signed off work today due to my Anxiety which at the moment is being caused by my work. Some of you will know the full story but basically they are trying to get rid of me by saying I am unfit for work. I have been fighting this the whole way with trade union's full support but it is a messy situation and my anxiety is really bad due to the not knowing what is going to happen, will I or wont I keep my job?

I have been asked to see a occupational phycologist on the 19th of this month which is a 3-4 hour phycological assessment and I am beginning to get anxious about this as it all depends on their report what happens.

On a positive note I cleared out all my old paper work as I had two draws of receipts some of which were 10yrs old + other paper work and a whole load of old cloths which felt good getting rid of old junk. A new year and a new decade and I am hoping 2011 will be good to me.

I have also met a girl who I am getting on well with and hopefully things will work out but I suppose you would say we are in the early stages of a relationship. I really struggle with relationships due to having Asperger's Syndrome which means I find it hard to pick up on body language and get very anxious about relationships but going to stay positive on this one.

Ben
Posted 1/6/2011 4:37 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ben, I am sorry that you are still having to battle 'The Powers That Be' at work. I admire your tenacity in fighting for yourself! I'm sure the assesment will go well, but it is long! I am sure you will be exhausted after that...make sure to get some rest and relaxation afterwards.

Good job on getting the extra stuff cleared out around your place! Although, now you've guilted me into some cleaning of my own house..Lol!

Finally, congratulations on the new relationship-that is exciting news! Relax and enjoy the time with her. Be yourself, and you can't go wrong. I'm sure that she will see, what we here already know...that you are a caring, intelligent, fabulous person who is worth getting to know better:)

Take care,
S.C.
Posted 1/6/2011 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
Hi S.C

This whole work thing seems to off been going on for ages just over two years I think. Fingers crossed this assessment will clear things up and yes it is very long which is why I am anxious because unsure what is going to be covered.

It did feel good getting rid of all the clutter and would recommend it, I am awful for not throwing stuff out.

Thanks for the kind words, She does know about my Asperger's and has been cool about it which helps and you are right S.C i do need to relax but it is kind of new ground for me. My last relationship was 11yrs ago and it did not goto well. Thanks again.

Hibee
Posted 1/7/2011 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
I'm doing absolutely fantastic on Lexapro. The medicine totally stops my monkey mind from obsessing on negative thoughts. I have no idea why it doesn't do this for everyone.

Anyone else have absolutely fantastic results with anti-depressants?
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