I am a strong and independent, Christian woman that has learned ways to control anxiety through this wonderful site! I am Taking Karate lessons and am also exercising at the YMCA. I have taken control of my life rather than let it control me!! I am a mother of 4 wonderful children and grandmother of 4 beautiful grandchildren. I have learned many techniques that have helped me become the woman I am today and am grateful to our Lord for leading me to this site. I so love my Karate lessons, through them I have regained my sense of self confidence and self esteem. I am learning that anyone can do anything they can put their minds to! I have gained enough self confidence that I am doing things I've been putting off and also things I never thought I'd do, like taking Karate!!
I am a strong and independent, Christian woman that has learned ways to control anxiety through this wonderful site! I am Taking Karate lessons and am also exercising at the YMCA. I have taken control of my life rather than let it control me!! I am a mother of 4 wonderful children and grandmother of 4 beautiful grandchildren. I have learned many techniques that have helped me become the woman I am today and am grateful to our Lord for leading me to this site. I so love my Karate lessons, through
Spending time with my grandchildren, quilting, crocheting, reading, watching movies, walks in the park. Oh, and did I mention spending time with my grandchildren???
Spending time with my grandchildren, quilting, crocheting, reading, watching movies, walks in the park.
October 1, 2009 9:53pm
Good evening everyone. Well, my son is home! I picked him up in Akron two weeks ago. My other kids all know he's home …
September 13, 2009 3:46pm
Today I closed the front door to my house for the last time. This has been a very painful day for me in two ways, physical and emotional. …
September 10, 2009 3:16pm
I got a letter from my dr today with my lab results from Sept 2. My blood counts, liver and kidney studies, iron and thyroid levels are all …
September 8, 2009 3:17pm
Hi all, I went to my dr.'s this morning for the first of 5 injections in my knees. They started with my right knee. They didn't …
September 5, 2009 3:26pm
Good afternoon! It's Labor Day Weekend, when we celebrate all the hard workers of this great nation. Today I'm staying home and …
Sending warm hugs to all my DH friends. I've been 'away' from here for a while. Sorry. Much love to all~
Weekend hugs Charlene!! Have you left??? Let me know!
Where the heck are ya Char?????
Weekend hugs Charlene!! oxoxoxoxo
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I was always in constant pain and no one could find the reason, I was called, and still am, a hypocondriac. I was finally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I find it difficult to do many tasks of daily living. I know exercise is good for me, but have trouble motivating myself to get up and move. I feel alone with this as none of my family or friends understands. Lately, the pain seems to be getting worse in spite of treatment with pain meds.
I was diagnosed in 2001. I've been on many different medications trying to keep my sugar under control. I also need to get my weight down as I know this will help my blood sugars. I find it hard to eat the way I should and to stay on an exercise program.
I cannot recall a time in my life when I woke up feeling rested. My mother told me she used to listen to my breathing at night. I also snore horribly and keep my husband, and anyone else around me, awake at night. I talked to my doctor and he felt my problem was that I worked nights. He finally ordered a sleep study and according to the results, I did not have sleep apnea. I soon had a different doctor and had another sleep study done and got the diagnosis of sleep apnea.
I suffer from GERD and constant heartburn. I can't eat pizza or tomato based foods anymore unless I make sure I take my medication faithfully. I've had problems with insurance not wanting to pay for my meds and having to go without.
Today, my husband of 31 years has asked me for a divorce. He is moving to another state to marry a 31 yr old girl he met online. He says this has been coming on for at least two yrs now. He says he loves me, but, isn't in love with me. I just don't know what I should do now.
