Ladies I have bad news

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Registered: 10-03-2003
Ladies I have bad news
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Mon, 11-14-2005 - 11:51pm
I finally faced the fact that my anxiety has taken over my life again.
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Tue, 11-15-2005 - 9:04am

I'm sorry to hear this, Yavonne. I know that it's a disappointment to face setbacks & it's a stress for us that leads to more anxiety. But, it isn't the end of the world. Helping yourself to feel better by taking the St. John's wort is nothing shameful. Many of us can relate to this. I know that I'm coping well for now, but never fool myself into thinking that I'm cured.


You mentioned the time change. I have read quite a bit about Seasonal Affective Disorder(SAD.) I seem to have problems every winter when the days are shorter & the sunlight is gone. It is depressing & that urge to sleep is a hard one to shake. Don't be too hard on your self. Consider light therapy. Try to find that balance between sleep & wake. It may take an extra push to get back to exercising &

 

 


 



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Registered: 04-18-2003
Tue, 11-15-2005 - 12:20pm

I'm sorry to hear you are going through a tough time. The same happens with me. I do great & then the anxiety rears its ugly head again. The time change really affected me. I had to go back to sleeping 10 hours a night just to feel better again. Sometimes the extra sleep is all I need along with some vitamins. I haven't tried the St John's Wort yet, but would like to. I've heard good things about it & the valerian root. I've been feeling great, almost too good. Today I woke up feeling off balance & anxious. I checked my calendar & the full moon is tomorrow. That always seems to affect me.

Sheri Ann

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 12-28-2003
Tue, 11-15-2005 - 2:41pm

Wow, that really stinks that you have to be going through this. I agree with what the other gals have said. Just try and hang in there and not let it consume you completely. One day at a time. Or you can do like I have to and do one hour at a time.

Good luck!

Jennifer

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Tue, 11-15-2005 - 6:46pm

Yavonne,


I am SO SORRY that you have to be going through this. I know how bad it feels to be doing so well

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Tue, 11-15-2005 - 8:52pm
Thanks Jan.
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Tue, 11-15-2005 - 8:54pm
Thanks Sheri Ann.
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Tue, 11-15-2005 - 8:56pm
Thanks.
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Tue, 11-15-2005 - 9:07pm
I was on Lexapro then I got pregnant with my second child.
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