Big Climb and Cleanse
March 23, 2009 10:32am
Yesterday Judd and I did The Big Climb, a fundraiser for Leukemia. We walked up 69 flights of stairs and then got to enjoy the view from the …
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milopants
3:17pm, May 14, 2009
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About Me
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About Me
I used to be a social and outgoing person, always involved in things, but that's changed in the last few years since the anxiety started. I don't know why I have anxiety. I've never been one to feel stressed out, although I have always had my hands in lots of things and maybe this is my body's way of telling me to slow down. If so, I get the message, now can I feel normal again? I've been married almost 13 years to Judd who loves me a lot and has been great through this whole change in me. We enjoy spending time together with our two cats and two dogs. I have a twin sister who is also my best friend (tied for best friend with Judd) and she has the cutest twin two year old daughters and newborn son. I'm a vegetarian and care about our planet and other people.
I used to be a social and outgoing person, always involved in things, but that's changed in the last few years since the anxiety started. I don't know why I have anxiety. I've never been one to feel stressed out, although I have always had my hands in lots of things and maybe this is my body's way of telling me to slow down. If so, I get the message, now can I feel normal again? I've been married almost 13 years to Judd who loves me a lot and has been great through this whole change in me. We enjoy
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I like watching tv, movies and plays. I like art fairs and finding good art that's not expensive. I also like buying clothes. Judd and I like to travel and that usually involves an outdoor experience, usually hiking, but we've tried rock climbing, skiing and canoeing, too. There are lots of things I like and I'm trying hard not to let the anxiety stop me from doing them.
I like watching tv, movies and plays. I like art fairs and finding good art that's not expensive. I also
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Flower
Hi there..just popping in to say that!! I'm not busy doing anything but cleaning my house, sitting in the garden or occasionally working reception at the massage therapy place. Not much has changed but that can be a good thing to. How are you these days?
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Ray of Sunshine
How are you doing lately? You must be better and keeping busy these days..I don't hear from you much. It's nice that you come in to touch base I miss you.
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Ray of Sunshine
Hey ..nice to hear from you, I'm guessing you're doing well and busy these days, if that's the case I'm glad you're doing better. Thanks for the comment after my journal, I plan to enjoy myself, things seem to be all set and Justin seems to think he'll be able to remember his pill at least in the afternoon and evening, Dana will cover the morning medication for him. The house won't fall apart without me for a day or so, I've come to that conclusion..lol. I know I'm going to be a different person when I'm out with Jackie fitting her dress and having lunch and keeping busy in Toronto. I have to say I haven't done that probably ever in my life, the last time I had lunch with a friend even was about 3 y ears ago so it's time I'd say. My daughter is very excited and that makes me happy.
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Thanks, MP!!! :)
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Yep, MP! It is OVER!!!!!!!!!!
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Close Anxiety
My anxiety/panic started about 3 years ago. I tried cognitive therapy for about a year and it helped with the panic. The attacks are rare and not as intense. However the anxiety persisted. Now I'm on zoloft which I don't think is helping (been a few months on that now) and klonopin as needed which does seem to help when I'm having a particularly bad day. Mostly I know it's going to be mind over matter. Trying everyday.
Treatments
- Klonopin Working / Worked
- this seems to be working the best. on .5mg as needed which is almost everyday. doesn't seem to have side effects (in fact, makes me not feel side effects of zoloft and anxiety), just takes the edge off. I don't mind that it takes a while to kick in - kind of like that it's gradual and lasts all day.
- Breathwork Working / Worked
- have a hard time doing this without feeling like i'm going to hyperventilate.
- Klonopin Working / Worked
- I have .5mg Klonopin for bad days. I haven't taken it everyday, or more than once in a day, but when I need it, it totally takes the edge off and an hour or so later I feel close to normal. Lasts all day with no side effects. Love it and wish it weren't addictive.
- Meditation Working / Worked
- Worked in the short term, but I think I'm too impatient to really commit to this.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Works in the short term.
- Zoloft Working / Worked
- immediately felt more anxiety and stomach problems. stomach issues went away after a couple weeks, and klonopin helped with the anxiety. I'm on 50mg now and I'm not sure I really notice a difference from not being on the meds. Will continue to take for a while longer before making a final decision.
