My Health Anxiety and GAD Cont'd

My anxiety was in high gear yesterday. :( My youngest son fell and hit his chin on the floor, which resulted in a 1 inch gash. We spent the afternoon in the ER. He was so scared and so was I! The doctor ended up giving him 3 stitches. He's doing OK now, but was very agitated last night so we didn't get much sleep. Thankfully my husband is off work today, so we will all take a much needed nap.

The rest of the weekend was pretty good though. I was only a little tired.

I had an anxiety attack yesterday. In the morning, I watched in horror as my son's school bus slided sideways down the hill above our house and into a snowbank. We had just enough snow and ice the night before to be a pain. Thankfully no one was hurt, but it sent my anxiety into overdrive. I was able to walk up the hill and talk to my son, so that helped. The maintenance crew at the bus station was able to come get them out and safely on their way. I was pretty much all over the place for the rest of the day. As soon as my son got home, I hugged and hugged and hugged him.

Hoping for a less eventful day...

I had a good appointment with my doctor on Thursday. My blood pressure has come down. It's 130/90 now, but still higher than she'd like, so she changed my medication around a little more. She also doubled my depression medication. I go back on March 17th for another follow up.

My son got his stitches out yesterday, so his chin is healing nicely. Last night, we went out to eat, then went bowling. It was the most fun I've had out for quite a long time. Hardly any anxiety at all. :)

Hi Psy!

Wow, you had a couple of anxiety inducing incidents while I was gone. Nothing is more worrisome than accidents involving our babies! I think you handled it all really well! That would cause anyone to have those feelings.

Are you feeling any more energized today? It may take awhile for your body to adjust to your new dosage. BP meds can cause this lethargy, but make a call to your doctor so that he/she is aware and can monitor you to be safe.

Did you get your TSH results back yet? I read through the posts I missed, but did not see any news about it...

I am glad to be back, but had a wonderful time, and even enjoyed the cold weather...for a short time...I have to admit, I am excited that California has welcomed me back with weather in the 70's yesterday and today.;)

Talk to you soon,

S.C.

I hope that next week is better for you too! It sounds like you have been through it.:(

Rest and recover, and don't try to do too much too soon!

I sometimes make that mistake...try to catch up on all that needs to get done...and end up losing the ground that I gained!

So take it easy for the next couple of days.:)

S.C.

The start of yesterday was horrible. We took the kids to get haircuts and that was fine. I tried to go grocery shopping after that...big mistake. My anxiety was in full force. The store was full of people and every corner I turned, I felt like I was going to pass out. After we got home and I was able to relax, the rest of the day was much better. Bad mornings like that really get me down! :(

I'm feeling better this morning and getting prepared for the 8-12 inches of snow and 1 inch of ice we're supposed to get tonight and tomorrow. I guess the kids will be home from school a couple more days.

Thanks S.C. :)

Yesterday was a lot better! I didn't have any lightheadedness at all. I didn't sleep well last night though, so it feels like every muscle in my body aches.

The ice started last night and it has recently turned into snow. The temperature is also supposed to fall into the single digits and below zero tonight. The kids are out of school, so we're going to have a lazy day!

It can be scary to go out when the thoughts of 'what would happen if I got lightheaded in public?' happen. This is a challenge for many. I seem to be 'opposite girl' when it comes to that...I have never been agoraphobic for a second, as I somehow found comfort in being out and about...?

The good thing is that you continue to push through your anxiety, and keep doing what needs to be done. As you progress, this will get easier and your skills will increase, as your symptoms decrease.:)

Enjoy your peaceful hours today with the kiddos back in shcool!

S.C.

I was very anxious and depressed yesterday. Thankfully, that seems to have passed. It's Friday, so I'm focusing on a relaxing weekend. :)

I have decided to start losing weight again. I had lost 61 lbs. last year, but once my health problems popped up, I started gaining weight back. I think losing weight and watching what I eat will help with some of the things I've been going through lately. Wish me luck!

I had some anxiety this weekend and wasn't feeling the best. Praying that will pass very soon.

P.,

Congrats and great job on the weight loss, and your continued efforts to be healthy! :)

Taking care of ourselves physically goes a long way in ensuring that we feel well mentally.

I am glad that you are going along with your doctor's plan, and continuing to seek your answers with your upcoming appointments.

You are still not clear on your thryroid function as of this time, right? Hopefully you will get that info on the 19th.

Keep up the good work....and I hope that you are getting some signs of Spring in your area? I won't tell you what our temp for today is set to hit... (77) ;p However, we really need some rain, so it is not all good...even though it is hard to complain when you are outside! ;)

Talk to you soon,

S.C.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

I hope that it is a special and blessed time, surrounded by the people who love you.:)

May you celebrate and be free of any worries!!

Enjoy!:)

S.C.