Journal Entry for November 14, 2009
November 14, 2009 4:09pm
Rain, Rain, go away.... you give me such a headache.
Progress
75 %
Goal End Date is Dec 18, 09 27 more days.
thekrazeekatt
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About Me
thekrazeekatt
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About Me
I am trying to learn to accept my disabilities while honing my abilities. Molding a new way of looking at life and trying to be happier. For more information, check out writings by the Dalai Lama; he explains it best :)
I am trying to learn to accept my disabilities while honing my abilities. Molding a new way of looking at life and trying to be happier. For more information, check out writings by the Dalai Lama; he explains it best :)
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Journal Entry for November 13, 2009
November 13, 2009 2:16pm
Very productive day today. Little early but I put up our Christmas decor. I also went through ALL of our crap and did a much overdo toss and …
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thanks for caring! you have no idea what that means t me!
hugs nae'
I’m With You
Thanks so much for your support!! I'm sorry for just now writing back to you. I've been trying to manage this narcolepsy and school together and it has been so time-consuming that I haven't even been able to check this site in a while!! Thanks for adding me as your friend!!
Little Love
Just sending some love your way! I hope you made it through that long day yesterday!!
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IT sOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE ALLOT ON YOUR PLATE. Try to relax even for 10 min and regroup. Tell the doctor sounds like you may have little panic attacks. Why don't you like to be alone? Relax breathe
Chocolate
Hope you feel better soon.
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Support Groups
Close Narcolepsy
I was finally diagnosed with N and C after 6 years of dealing with severe symptoms and being told it was "all in my head". I am happy to have an answer that I can learn to deal with and manage the symptoms and am hoping tog get to know more people with Narcolepsy.
Treatments
- Inderal Working / Worked
- This helps with the migraine headaches I get frequently probably from sleep deprivation. My doctor wants me to take it also to offset some side affects from the Methylin ER Ritalin such as higher blood pressure increase heart rate and insomnia.
- Lexapro Somewhat Helpful
- Lexapro helps manage anxiety and depression that was for the original diagnosis of GAD and Bipolar. Doc kept me on it to keep some cataplexy at bay.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- When I don't feel so down and out the other symptoms don't seem so bad. Positive thinking and looking ahead makes me happier in general.
- Provigil Working / Worked
- Helps a great deal... keeps me awake a good 8 hours, and I don't crash afterward. Often still need a nap midday, but no ups and downs like Methlyn.
- Ritalin Somewhat Helpful
- Took 60mg in the morning, more as needed throughout the day. Seems to last about three hours and then I have issues. More helps for about another hour. Usually take enough to make it through class and work-study and afternoon nap takes care of the rest of the day.
- Sleep Working / Worked
- Always helps.
Close Migraine Headaches
Debilitating migraines... air pressure changes, stress, general illness all bring them on. Photosensitive, sensitivity to sound, sometimes an upset stomach, and just so much pain that turns into irritability and depression.
Treatments
- Inderal Somewhat Helpful
- The milder headaches are gone, but it's no help for the big ones.
- Naproxen Somewhat Helpful
- Takes the edge off. That's about it.
- Topamax Working / Worked
- This was my miracle drug BUT I had a reaction to it and had to stop immediately. Crud.
- Tylenol Working / Worked
- Takes the edge off. That's about it.
- Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
- I take a huge dose of ibuprofen.. Butabitol I believe its called. If it takes the pain away I dont know I usually pass out before I can tell.
Open Fibromyalgia
Just got this diagnosis... 6/2009
Treatments
- Aqua Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- Always makes me feel better... well for a little while anyway!
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- It helps loosen the tightness a little bit.
- Ibuprofen Working / Worked
- Takes the edge off the pain.
- Yoga Somewhat Helpful
- Stretching should help.
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- I have to say since I started my swimming and yoga as recommended by my doctor I have felt much better! Still have the regular pain but the flares seem to have lessened. Hasnt been long so maybe its just a good spurt but hopefully its the exercise!
Open Raynaud's Disease
Mom shared with me that's one of the syndromes I've had. Never knew it had a name. Thought I'd check in and see some similar stories.
Open Adoption
I was adopted as an infant. Met my birthparents when I was 18... not a good story.
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
I can't manage to lost the weight I've gained from years of inactivity due to Narcolepsy and Fibro- I still can't do much exercise, but there has to be some way to get back to where I want to be!
Treatments
- Counting Calories Somewhat Helpful
- I don't even eat the "recommended" calories-- I don't do enough with what little I'm awake to make up for it. I'm just not hungry enough most of the time.
- Dancing Too Soon to Tell
- If I just keep moving to music, it's still dancing right? lol I like to "work out" to dance music by moving to some zumba style dancing that I learned online and in a group.
- Eating Healthier Foods Somewhat Helpful
- I seem to be stuck at the same weight now.
- Eat Less Considering
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- Gentle exercise: Yoga, Swimming when I can; made a difference in how I look but I'm not seeing the pounds go away!
- Slim-Fast Working / Worked
- I love slim fast optima. I have it for breakfast because solid foods in the morning tend to make me sick. Lasts me till lunch :)
Open College Stress
Treatments
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- Lexapro has lessened my anxiousness soooo much and it makes me happy! I take 20mg once a day. No side affects.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I saw a counselor on campus who was very supportive and helpful in helping me deal with anxiety about school.
- Sleep Working / Worked
- Naps are essential for those of us with Narcolepsy, lol! My naps give me an extra boost of energy to get through my day.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- I'd have dropped out years ago if it weren't from the support of my loving friends and family and helping me get through my struggles in college.
