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Posted 4/27/2017 1:11 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all
Can't remember the exact day I started my medicine but it worked like a dream.
It's chalky but not totally disgusting.
So I've put that worry out of my head- yay!
I've been going between calm and panic.
Trying to remind myself that worry worry worry before you have to do something that's a stretch for you is a waste of time.
Mindful Meditation is helping
Going to do one now based on having confidence in yourself
Posted 4/27/2017 1:15 AM (GMT 0)
Same.. started meds 2 weeks ago. I feel really good bUT then bad. It's pretty normal hope you feel well you sound like you are on a path to being really well though! Thats awesome
Posted 4/27/2017 3:46 AM (GMT 0)
What an excellent update WRAS!

I am so pleased to read that the medicine helped with the 'D' That goes a long way in making the situation at work much more tolerable I am sure.

I hope your work trip goes (or went) well.

Keep up the great work on your coping skills/Mindfulness...you are doing an amazing job. smile

S.C.
Posted 4/29/2017 12:37 AM (GMT 0)
ugggh with a count down of 4 days before te trip I got D today.
I had been feeling like I wasn't going enough and having a little trouble. I was going to cut my dose in half today but then I had D. It wasn't as urgent or uncontrollable as it has been.
Emailed dr. for advice.
Brought home tons of info to review and prepare for my presentation.
Posted 4/29/2017 5:50 AM (GMT 0)
WRAS,

Don't let this derail you...it was just one incident. You will be back on track by the time your trip comes.

You are going to do great with your presentation too! You are preparing and should feel confident, because you are great at what you do.smile

Stay positive!

S.C.
Posted 5/1/2017 1:21 AM (GMT 0)
uggh another day with D
Did I tell you my home life stress is ridiculously rampant on top of my work stress? Certain family members are terribly selfish.
I emailed my dr. for advice but known has been received. I think maybe she doesn't work Fridays....
I think I will start taking 2 packets tomorrow.
Today I took 1/2 a xannax in the am and 1/2 a little while ago. Trying to calm myself down.
Posted 5/1/2017 2:45 AM (GMT 0)
Hoping you hear from your doctor soon...

...and that you can increase the med, and find it helpful.

Sending healing thoughts,

S.C.
Posted 5/2/2017 2:41 AM (GMT 0)
Hey SC- thanks for the response
I don't think my doctor read my email through
She said it sounded like it was working and I might want to cut my dose to 3/4 of a pack?

Anyway- right now I'm more panicked about speaking in front of what now grew to 30+

Yikes all this from a stay behind the scenes girl. I'm great behind the telephone with my many binders of cheat sheets. I have such low self esteem- I've never been able to figure out why. I get positive accolades about my knowledge and performance but I feel like a fraud. Like maybe these people who applaud me are not as smart and knowledgeable as the people I must perform for.
When I get nervous things I've known forever go out the window or I start second guessing whether I know the answer or not.

So now I find out the big boss is coming a day early (tomorrow) and God only knows what I'll need to go thru tomorrow.
Please all- keep me in your prayers or send healing thoughts.
Posted 5/2/2017 3:57 AM (GMT 0)
WRAS,

Take it from a performer who has struggled with confidence issues myself...

...selling yourself is 99% of it.

If you are confident and exude an air or 'owning it', you really can't go wrong.

Prepare of course...

...but also know that you have the ability, skill and tools to do this!

Only allow positive and affirmative self talk to take up space in your head...you've got this!

S.C.
Posted 5/3/2017 8:17 AM (GMT 0)
i did over a 100 peeps. a few times now. i focus on an area of the room, and at smiling faces. u got this. keep strong my weary friend. remember you are great at what ya do. we care about ya.
Posted 5/4/2017 12:13 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks SC and HT for your support!

Did my presentation today- nailed it!

Drank extra packets of my D medicine.
took 1/2 xannax last night and stayed up til 12 to study & make notes
set the clock for 5 am to be at work by 6:30 am to leave.
woke up naturally at 4:30 am
got up and studied some more
On way to work panicked! So took another 1/2 xannax
drive was very long, parking lot like traffic with no opportunities to pull over for bathroom but there was no need!

Have a celebratory cocktail and hitting the bed early tonight.
phew
Posted 5/4/2017 2:27 AM (GMT 0)
YES!!!

I knew you could do it!! Great prep work.

I am proud of ya...and yes, you earned your cocktail...enjoy! 😁

S.C.
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