Sorry to hear you are feeling poorly. I have found since I have changed my Spiritual Path that many things that use to bother me are no longer a problem. Perhaps fighting how you feel is keeping it...
I know exercise can be addicted because of the good feelings it produces but 6 days a week seems like alot. Do you think you are over doing it and maybe just suffering from exhaustion? Perhaps cut it...
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Red, It's Genetic told me he thought you were on this forum. Just checking in to see how you are doing? Gem...
Hope you are well. Let me know whats up with you. Gem...
Good advice you have been given. Your main concern should be your children and your own welfare. He is an adult and must make the choice to be well and do all he can to stay that way. I would not...
Yes Tort, Everyday is a treasure! Keep rolling in the hay if it balances your moods, whatever it takes my dear. Hope your Ex will behave as an adult, normal to be anxious about reactions from people...
Meds did not work for me. I manage through diet, lifestyle, attitude changes. I also drink nourishing herbal teas daily (not capsules you get off the shelf at the health food store, very dangerous)....
Figure out what is scarring you. Next, is it valid or just your imagination running away? If you are addicted to caffeine stop, junk food-stop. Take a nice hot bath, eat something nourishing and...
Becoming a minimalist was the most helpful thing I have ever done. Cleaning visual and electronic clutter is a very enlightening feeling. It helped calm my mind down a lot. Gem...
IG's advice is right on target. Good luck and remember, you cannot fix her, that is up to her, all you can really do at the moment is take good care of yourself and the children. Gem...
Jamie, Good vibes being sent your way. I hope the hospital was able to help. Not posting much lately but do pop in occasionally. I have finally gotten the opportunity to dive into my herbalism...
Had bad allergies since teenage years. Have tried all allergy meds RX and OTC, all they did was mask symptoms. This past spring I started taking Vitamin C 1000 mil 2 or 3 times a day and it really...
Different approaches work for different people. No one has the right to force meds on you if you do not want them. Lots of us manage very nicely without them. Go talk to a counselor and maybe just...
Strive for balance. Find the exercise routine that works for you, 20-30 minutes everyday or every other day is adequate. Clean up your diet, and do not do so concerned with jumping on the scales. The...
I definitely believe the Moon Phases affect everyone. Those of us that are sensitive to emotional fluctuations feel the changes more intensely. I hope this passes for you soon Jamie. Gem...
Red, I think your anxiety is coming from all you have been through lately. You are human after all and anxiety is a normal part of life unless you thrive on it and let it ruin your life. I have been...
Personally, I would not take anything that I did not absolutely have to when pregnant, not worth the risk. If I were pregnant I would just eat oatmeal everyday, good for you good for the baby. Maybe...
Just wondering if anyone has tried this? I have been drinking it three mornings a week for about two weeks and have noticed a very calm even state for most of the day. Might be worth a shot. Before I...
OK, who got side tracked onto desserts? Kitt, was that you? Look like - Michelle Phifer, only my hair is a little darker. When I was in the early 20's - Pat Benatar. Desserts - Cheesecake with...
Taking a break myself. Time to re-group. Take care of yourself Jamie. Check you later. Gem...
Chirp, Yeah to you for cutting out caffeine, alcohol, etc. Diet goes a long way. I believe that you should get your vitamins/minerals from food but I also think, as they have helped me, that...
IG, you are so right on target! Thanks for that post. I think we all tend to dwell on the negative aspects of our personalities instead of letting the positive side shine. Edgar Cayce believed...
Given a good work environment is found, I think it is an excellant idea! Why not? I mean do you really just want to sit around forever? Anything is worth a try and if it does not work out, so what,...
It's Genetic, I think you and I are single-handedly trying to educate the world! Not a bad thing. I find that most people when the subject turns to nutrition as a healing tool, just get a blank look...
I got facial tics after one dose of Thorazine. Stopped it immediately. PDoc said it takes years to develop TD, I do not for one minute believe that. Please let your Dr. know and stress how bothersome...
IG is right, the diet affects the brain so much more than we realize. Make a list of questions and concerns to go over with your Dr. on your next appt., this way you will not forget something that is...
Ebony, From following your post, I know that you have gone over and above the call in this relationship. Is it the BP that is making her behave this way? Who knows, I have always said it is a...
Wonderful! And I do believe 100% that it can be done. I am a med-resistant person and had to find another way to deal with symptoms. Cleaning up my diet, getting more physically active and changing...
She needs to be evaluated by a professional. It could just be alcoholism. I would not jump to conclusions. If she will not voluntarily get help, not sure what you can do. Gem...
Drinking is not good for you in excess anyway, especially if you are bipolar. Mixing alcohol and pharma meds can be dangerous. She really needs to get some help to stop drinking, it may be affecting...
Cat, dueling posting............ Why don't you buy your husband a book about something he is interested in? Gem...
To All Of You, How beautifully put! Good points made by all. I am going to take a defensive for the spouses that we feel will never understand us, as correctly stated above how can you expected...
Painful past experiences like rape do not go away overnight, but they can fade over time. Counseling would probably help but if you are depressed and on anti-depressants, that in itself will kill all...
Strawberry Jam? Yummy................That sounds like an excellant summer time activity. I have been on vacation this past week so I have been on alot but starting tomorrow that will all change,...
You are not beyond help or hope. Please consult your Dr. asap, you probably do need a med change or something. If that still does not help then you are going to have to find a way to help yourself....
Doing great. On vacation until the 5th. That always makes me happy! Hot here in the south as well, nothing new. Off to the farmers market later, now out to the front porch to grab a rocker and a good...
If there is no trust between you, if the relationship causes more pain than happiness, if you feel completely insecure from one day to the next, if you are not free to be yourself, if you have the...
OK, think positively. Two more years and you can get out of that situation. Remember perfectionism is a disease, nothing is perfect, but if we try hard enough it can be darn good! I am sure it is...
Sex, drugs and rock n roll. Yeah, that is mania! And throw in some money that you really do not have to spend on BS. Gem...
If she is just starting meds, that could be why she is jumping around mood wise. At least she realizes she has a problem and is getting help. Sometimes it takes quiet a while before they work. Maybe...
Anxious Lion, If your blood work came out OK, you probably are OK. That was smart to have it checked. When I am seriously anxiously, it seems like I have to go to the bathroom a lot, and I thought I...
Mike, Anxiety has similar features for everyone but I also think it is experienced differently by everyone, if that makes sense. Sociopath? You really need to stop watching so much TV - it is brain...
More women than you think have made the decision you made. We all have to live with it. It is not easy. Sex and birth control are big responsibilities not to be taken lightly, now you know. Please do...
Sounds reasonable that reducing an anti-depressant you would start feeling the depression more. I hope the new meds work for you. I know the transition period is hard but hang in there. Do everything...
What is your ideal day? A day free from anxiety and panic, free from the pressures of life, free from responsibility, guilt and racing thoughts, free to just be. Gem...
Just saw your post this morning, just sent e-mail....
Hi Pam, You have been through alot of stressful events. Having a very ill spouse whether you have a mood disorder or not has to be tough. In answer to your question, No, I do not think you are giving...
Living, Wow, you do have alot to consider. I also rent my house, a few years ago when everything went crazy for us we lost our house, cars, everything and since then I never wanted to "own" anything...
Red you will feel better, just like I do when I indulge and know it is not right for me. The times I fight the urge and do not drink, the next morning I feel good and I am proud of myself! So glad...