an update from the happy turtle.

since i am sleepless down under i thought i would update you guys on me little achievements. firsty about 2 weeks go i decided to start sleeping on the couch. my room was too cold, as it is, too isolating where it is and i am in a bed that is way to big for me. being in that room was sending my anxiety sky-high. since then i am on the couch and the anxiety has disipated and slowly has gone.

las t saturday night i went expletively mental regarding the nocturia-you can see i no longer call it mine, so i thought i would do an experiment to see if the seroquel is causing it and it can. so i forgo the seroquel, go to the loo maybe 6 times, major victory, did not sleep but that was okay. next night did the same, still taking the fluid med through layed down on the couch.........and bligh me..for the first time in years i feel asleep for 3 and a half hours. man i was shocked, stunned and elated all at once. and i only went to the loo twice. wow. wow. tonight not much sleep. oh well. gone to the loo a few times but no that much.

i see my shrink friday, he will be wrapped. it was only him who said to me that one day i will sleep unaided. it is starting to happen. with a lot of overcoming some big things in my life recenly, my eye surgery and heart surgery in particular as they were close together i have done well. i have faught many a demon in my life, including this nasty nocturia nasty panic attacks and anxiety. depression included. but i am back, hopefully starting to heal emotionally and physically. i am doing more walking, the last few days have been nice and conducive for this turtle to have a stroll!!! still puffing but getting there.

i will departing my shores in around 2 months to be back with my partner whom is o/s. as per her request i will keep information confidential, except to say that she is a sweet-heart and loving woman, and i love her with all of my heart and sould. it has been awhile since we have been together so i am really looking forward to this trip. long way away. i am practicing my siting down. this is for my flight readiness in obtaining a less of a sore bum as possible!! in economy or cattle class as i call it every so often, when your seated and can't move and your bum is sore and numb you need to push down n the arm rests and get a bit of bum elevation for some relief!! i hope you are all getting a good laugh.

i will advise when i am going and how long i will be. i hope everyone is doing well. know that i think of you all often. take care my hw buddies. see ya soo.

thank you paddicake77. thanks for saying g'day.

Your Welcome, Happy Turtle. I have grown over the past year to know each person that I talk to on here. I enjoy being able to come on here, and not get judged. It's fantastic to know each of us really try and encourage and help each other. So even if I can just say a hello, and good luck, I try too.

The Happy Turtle Dance! "Clap your hands now, To the left now, to the left now, take it back now ya all, two hops this time, two hops this time, Slide to the left now.............. ♫ ♬ ♪ ♩ ♪" ♫ ♬ ♪ ♩ ♪   Everybody dance now.   WTG Happy Turtle and I am doing the happy dance for you.   Hugs, Kitt        

you guys crack me up!!!! thank you ever so much for filling my little brain with such joy. hop ya reckon. we move real slow. not even a static one i think. but i am hoping and bopping on the inside. lol guys, that was awesomw.

was and am still sick in the guts. had 2 showers but still feel blah. bleh. a little victory, i paid my airline ticket today, so that was good. thaxxx for caring guys.

HT,

A upset gut can be viral, caused by anxiety and many other things but with your medical history it may be wise for you to talk with your physician.

I hope that little dance we did yesterday was not the cause of your upset stomach.

Anxiety moves fast but it is always about the same topic = anxiety. 

You have friends here as well as in many of the other forums, Depression being a big one.

Post whenever your comfortable and know we are not going anywhere soon.

Hugs,

Kitt

I'm glad you seem to be sleeping better, no matter for how long. Yay you paid for your airline ticket, one step closer now. Sending hugs for your upset gut, hope it sorts itself out quickly.

A x

Aw, HT...maybe you need to join the feline team with me...and gain some spare lives...nine to be exact? ;)

I am not making light. I know that your upcoming allergy tests must be daunting to face.

However, is sounds like precautions are being taken, and it is a controlled procedure, and everything will be closely watched.

They will have everything right there in case a reaction is caused...and likely it won't be anything remotely as severe as before, since it will be planned and monitored!

You will be all right, and find out what needs to be avoided in the future, which is a good thing.

Let us know which day you go in so we can keep you encouraged, calm and in our thoughts and prayers that day okay?

Peace and strength!!

S.C.

been so busy. meds, shrink, diabetic supplies..........that for was one day. last two have been a blur. my house is a bomb, so much to do and my fur-ball is screaming for a walk. the seroquel withdrawal is cruel, sick, chaotic sleep disturbed disorientation. have just caught up on hw and e-mails for the best part of 2 and a half days.i hope all is well. so much to do and so little time. am having a break from shrinks / doc / therapists and allied heath professionals after this stint for a couple of weeks, then it is full tilt before m trip again. arrrgghhh!! thankxxx guys. see ya soon.

bless you.