What can I say. I am a 51 year old with the mentality and actions of a twenty something. (on good days) LOL. I have two beautiful children, Mallory, 21, a senior at Old Dominion University this fall, English major. And a son Bobby, 18, a sophmore at James Madison University, history major. I have been married to Bob 23 years this past May 17th. He just retired from the Air Force on July 31st after 27 years. I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to travel abroad and across the country. Recently moved to PA as Bob is working for British Aerospace Engineering in Philly. I feel guilty leaving my mother and sister behind as my Mom has Alzheimer's and is getting worse quickly. She currently lives with my sis and her husband but the time is coming quickly she will need full time professional care. I know this is a reason for my anxiety as well. It's such a terrible disease and I saw my grandmother die from it. I love meeting and talking to new people, hate losing track of friends, which happens alot due to so many moves. I am currently not working since January 08 due to physical disabilities brought on by anxiety. I was diagnosed in January 08 with depression/anxiety/panic disorder. Had the problem before but it hasn't raised it's ugly head in over 10 years. The depression is better since meds, as are the panic episodes. Anxiety still here some days!!! I have good days and bad days. The good seem to outweigh the bad finally. I am on the road to learning to manage this thing. I also suffer with IBS. Diagnosed with it in 1993, after every type of invading tests imaginable. Anxiety has made it worse. Would love to hear from those of you who have the same problems.
What can I say. I am a 51 year old with the mentality and actions of a twenty something. (on good days) LOL. I have two beautiful children, Mallory, 21, a senior at Old Dominion University this fall, English major. And a son Bobby, 18, a sophmore at James Madison University, history major. I have been married to Bob 23 years this past May 17th. He just retired from the Air Force on July 31st after 27 years. I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to travel abroad and across the country. Recently
Music...my kids and family. Spending quality time alone ocassionally.
Music...my kids and family. Spending quality time alone ocassionally.
September 28, 2008 10:19am
Today I woke up feeling a bit anxious, but thankfully it was time for me to get up anyways. This usually happens in the middle of the night (3-4 AM). …
September 27, 2008 7:11pm
Well, it's day five. And so far, so good. I haven't had any of the problems with the IBS I was having. No bloating, gas and …
September 25, 2008 9:07am
Well the movers will be here Oct. 9 to pack me up, and the truck will be here the next day to load my stuff up. Seems each day closer to this …
September 23, 2008 1:14pm
Well I decided to give probiotics a chance for the IBS. Found one that looks like it could be pretty good. A bit expensive, but if it …
I saw your avatar and was curious - is your kitty a Blue Burmese? Lynne
May God bless you and keep you in perfect peace. Here are some encouraging healing bible verses to uplift you. Remember, faith moves mountains and you can get through anything and be healed in the name of Jesus. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Exodus 23:25 And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee. Psalms 6:2 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed. Psalm 103:3-4 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies. Isaiah 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Matthew 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. Jeremiah 17:14 Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise. Matthew 8:14-17 And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever. And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them. When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses. Psalms 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. Acts 3:7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
Good to see you :) Nope, I don't know anything about it. Sounds like 1 of those that you take as a 2nd to help with anxiety or depression. Keep me posted and I hope all goes well. big hugs to you~LeAnne
I sure do MISS YOU LADY !! I hope you're getting all settled and just wanted you to know I think of you often and wish you the best.Big hugs to you and LOADS of love~LeAnne
I started having palpitations on ocassion in Oct. 07. Paid no attention, until after I ended up in the ER thinking I was dying. Went through all the tests, EKG, blood tests, therapy.... I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety/panic disorder. I had problems in the past (like 10 years ago) with panic attacks. But never had a problem until recently. Lots of stressors now in my life. I am on Zoloft 150 daily and Xanax .05 as needed, but not taking as much as I used to. Feeling better finally!
My mother was diagnosed with AD last year. She is 79 and she is deteriorating pretty rapidly. She is currently living with my sister and her husband, who cares for her. The time is approching when she will need to be put in a home. It is so sad. One minute she is lucid and realizes what is happening to her and the next she is in her own world. She has violent rages sometimes, incontinent now, and gets lost in their home. I know there is nothing I can do but to spend time with her now.
I have suffered with IBS for many years. I sometimes get to the point where I am afraid to leave the house, and when I do get somewhere I locate the nearest bathroom, just incase. I also keep Immodium on hand at all times, also just incase. I would love to get information from others that suffer this and ideas to help with it. I also suffer with anxiety so I am sure this makes it worse if not the cause.
Started out when I was 20 my Dad noticed a swelling on my throat when I held my head back. After two years of monitoring, doc decided to operate and remove it. Turned out to be a "cold nodule", but he removed a large portion of my gland, so hence the thyroid supplement. Started on Armour for the first five years, now on Synthroid. Just recently had to have my dosage lowered. First time in over 10 years. Think it's because of recent weight loss due to anxiety/depression and medications.
suffered many years with depression and anxiety. off and on cycles. until last year during a stressful time, it reared it's ugly head. on meds again. zoloft, xanax (pdoc recently changed it to ativan as xanax wasn't working in manageble doses. And yesterday the pdoc decides to put me on lamactil. said it will help with being able to better focus, and keep away the racing thoughts. Hopefully it will help my short term memory, it's practically non-existent. so, am i now bipolar too?
