saige1963's Journal

 I am finishing up a much-needed three day weekend!I haven't had this much time off for awhile and I enjoyed it.I did a girl's senior pictures yesterday and my grandsons are sleeping over.They came over yesterday and spent the night.Even though it's 730 and sunny,they're still sawing logs.It is supposed to be 73*out today and I want to enjoy it while I can because within 10 days the forecast is calling for snow and I am not ready for that.We even turned the furnace off last night..in NOVEMBER!!How weird is that!?Oh well,it IS IOWA!!

  I turned to the doctor to get help with my compulsive eating.I know it's the easy way out,but I had to do something.I got phentermine for three months.That's all he will allow because prolonged use can cause damage to your heart and lungs and it is risky but it is something I needed just to get my eating habits changed and if I am not sabotaging myself daily maybe I can see that food isn't for comfort after all.My rational side of my brain already knows that but there is a bigger portion of my brain that can come up with some really weird thoughts.Being on Welbutrin too has changed my moods this time around.I am on an even keel.No panic attacks,crying spells...it's nice to be something other than a basket case sometimes.With the diet meds I have lost 5lbs in the last week.I know that's not typical but when I stopped eating all the cake and cookies and crap at work I know that had to help.I haven't been in the vending machines for a week now either,which is a major thing for me.

  People are stirring.I have to get going.I will be back later and more frequently.I hope you all have a good week.