Hi All ! I just started Cymbalta 40 mg. Hope it works. What mgs are some of you taking and how are you feeling? Hugs, Dee...
My doctor put me on Prozac 20m today. Hope it will help me I have anxiety/depression. Believe I'll read Kitts mindfulness articles . I try walking ,yoga ,balance ball. I'm 84 so I go slow. The Best...
Thanks for the info ! I had been going to every kind of doctor with a sinus infection. Finally one Sunday morning I was feeling so bad that I went to the ER. After several test they came to me and...
I wrote a long message about my problem, but don't think I entered it right. The bottom line is fluoxetine and omeprazole given for bipolar. My doctor has subscribed it for me, but didn't mention it....
I have had terrible mucus in the morning and it went on forever. I went to my doctor and was given meds. Went to allergy specialist more meds. Went back four weeks later and they said I was worse....
Keeping busy helps. If you have any hobbies that will work. Also keep music on around the house and getting interested in a tv program might help. Even sending a message to healing well can help. You...
Hi to all and Happy New Year. So glad I found this site. So many interesting people. Feel pretty good today. I'm starting to wean myself off of clonazepam. Found out it was causing a lot of my...
Hi all! I'm feeling better today, so maybe the omeprazole is doing some good. I'm going to ask the doctor about Nissen Fundoplication, I've haven't heard of this. I have so much mucus. I'm to call...
The new neighbors invited us over for Christmas dinner with their friends. It was lovely. Their were around 14 adults and several children. They were young people and the men are in the service and...
Glad I found the Daily Check-in. I'll be joining in the conversations. Best to all. Dee...
Thanks all. I will be sure to check out the daily check-in. No Rob I'm a Colorado gal. My name is Dolores and have been going by Dee sense high school. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, DEE...
Thanks so much for your replies. I am 84 and I'll be glad when your 80 year old gets back from her break. She sounds like fun. I usually post here and in anxiety. My problems are so old age, but I'm...
I went to an ENT yesterday, because I've been very ill with constant mucus in nose and throat. Been on 5 different antibiotics. No help. The doctor thinks it could be acid reflux and that it's even...
Does anyone know if there is a program for senior citizens? It would be very helpful for us to chat about senior problems. It could be uplifting, as we can laugh about our forgetfulness and at the...
Thanks all. I do have anxiety/depression. I'll check with my doctor on this. Dee...
I'm considering asking for a new anti depression medication. Thought I would ask about Xanax. Any good results. Thanks Dee. Working on deep breathing and mindfulness. Thanks Larry your very helpful....
Thanks everyone. I was taking zolpidem, but thought it was to strong. I take Zoloft 25m as I don't think it helps and I'm going off of it I'am really feeling weak and sick as I have a sinus infection...
Anyone taking clonazepam? I have found it helpful for anxiety. Does anyone use it for sleep? My prescription says take 1 or 2 every eight hours. I take 0.5 mg. Thanks, Dee...
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Hi Shiagirl ! this is such a good group to belong too. Your starting to help yourself just by looking up a group like this that will be more than happy to answer any questions that you might have....
Hi' I've been having sinus problems. I don't have a lot of mucus, but I have numbness across the bridge of my nose and I get a sinus headache. I've had 2 rounds of antibiotics and that didn't work....
Thank you, Trina. I have saved the poem Breath on my computer. It is beautiful. I'm reading " Search Inside Yourself", Chade-Meng Tan. This would also be a great book for someone that is having...
Hi gnomegirl, I found out that there is going to be a mindfulness class beginning in the middle of Oct. in my neighborhood. I live in Colorado Springs, but you might find something like that in your...
I believe Larry is right. Mindfulness is to be helpful. There's a book I'm starting to read called "Search Inside Yourself". Eric Schmidt, executive chairman of Google. Google teaches mindfulness...
I take Ambien and have vivid dreams. I'm having some trying times and the doctor had slowly taking me off Cymbalta, slowly. Now I'm slowly going on Zoloft, .25. I'm on my third day, not bad. I...
I am going to 6 mindfulness classes starting on 15th of Oct. This will help with meditation ,breathing and help in being a caregiver. Happy thoughts to all, Dee...
I took my first Sertraline today. It was 25mg. I'm to take it for 7 days and then I take 50mg. I haven't noticed anything different. I believe as it slowly gets into my system it will help my...
I'm so glad somebody believes in Zoloft. My doctor is starting me on it in a couple of days. I'll only start with 50mg. I'm sure if I need a higher dosage he'll give it to me. I just slowly came off...
Hi Carrie; My doctor is taking me off Cymbalta slowly. I'm going from 60mg to 30. I take 30mg everyday for 7 days and then I take 30mg every other day for 7 days. If it works I'll try to stay off,...
HI CactusRose! First I must tell you that I am 84 on the 17th of Oct. I do think we have a Jazzy older group. I suffer from anxiety/depression. This is a wonderful place to help you with your...
HI Cheri! I think with your meds and your breathing knowledge your ready to Go. Enjoy! Dee...
When I wake up, I make myself get up and out of bed. Then I open all the curtains and get a cup of coffee and watch the news. This seems to take my mind off my depression and anxiety. Hope you find...
I know how you feel. I had a lumpectomy and they removed 19 lymph nodes on my left side. My arm will sometimes swell and really ache. I always think its my heart. They say I have a strong heart. I...
Thank you Merrida,I'm going to give that a try. /community/emoticons/yeah.gif /community/emoticons/yeah.gif /community/emoticons/yeah.gif /community/emoticons/yeah.gif Dee...
Hi Nancy! I'm Dee and I'm 83.going through depression/anxiety. I understand how you feel. I used to paint and crochet, but I have macular degeneration and not able to see well enough. I'm learning to...
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Hi Karen, I ordered on the computer, but I understand that it is sold at Walgreens now. It has valerian extract ,lemon balm extract, L-Theanine, hops extract, Chamomile Flower extract, Passion Flower...
I wondered if anyone had tried Somnapure for sleep? It's a natural sleep aid. I've been on Ambien and I sleep but have wild dreams and I'm tired the next day. I'm afraid if I don't get my sleep I'll...
Welcome Carol I have been going through a not wanting to do anything stage. All the great posts you've received has helped me. I have 2 dogs that I love. Like Trina, I'm learning piano. I'm 83 and...
I find klonopin very helpful. Hope it works for you ! /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif ...
i've been having the same problems that my friends have. I have high blood presser, high colesterol, anxiety, depression. I get short of breath, heart papilations,left arm hurts. They don't find...
Hi ! I'M Dee and I'm 83. I would be a five year survivor of cancer but lately I've been having some swelling and seems like more lumping in my left breast. I had a lump and 19 nodules removed. I had...
Your doing great Kitt. I went through chemo and 36 radiation treatments almost 5 yrs ago. The last day a nurse came over and said "now what are you going to do"? She explaned to me that sometimes you...
Thanks so much! Dee...
Thinking of going off Cymbalta 60mg. Thought I might take every other day for a while and than every third and so on. I don't think it is doing anything for me and if it is it's not positive. Has...
Dear Unsure. I'm Sure you'll find this website helpful. There are many people that understand and it is a good place to vent your feelings. You'll make new friends. A new friend, Dee...
Hi Kitt! Keep up your great attitude. I understand. In the middle of July I will be out 5 yrs. I had chemo and 36 radiation treatments. I still get nervous when I have to see the oncologist for fear...
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I would like to try CBT for depression/ angiety. Does anyone know of an online chat website for this? Thank you...
Hi Jamie ! Sounds like you have a lot of nice friends on HealingWell. They must be a lot of help. You sound very positive. I have macular degeneration in both eyes and have the eye injections. I know...