Have been feeling really bad

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Have been feeling really bad
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Fri, 12-02-2005 - 9:39pm

Hello everyone, I have been feeling really low the last few days. Had my period and I have no energy at all, very bad headache the last few days, back and chest pain, and just sleeping most of the day. All this with hot flashes and papulations on and off. this seems like the worst period ever, I'm thinking maybe I have a touch of the flu with it, there has to to be something to explain this? I went to the doc Fri, for my yearly check up and told her I really want a all over check up this year, so on MOnday I go for tons of blood work, a ECG and a chest x-ray, hope all comes back well and I can relax about my health, I have been having worries that every pain I get is a heart attack or some other major sickness. Boy I hate this why can't we all just be happy and healthy and not have these worries all the time, I just want to relax and enjoy life, I think I'll go for a nice long shower maybe this will help. Thanks for listening.

Bee (Brenda)

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Fri, 12-02-2005 - 9:50pm

{{{Brenda}}}


I am sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. These times seem to make you forget all the good times, BUT you can't let that happen.


It sounds as though you do have a touch of the flu or a bug. That will always make anxiety worse, nevermind having your period on top of it. Geeze, that would certinally make me not feel good.


Do you think that maybe going to the Dr has gotten your anxiety started.? I know that for me it does that..?


Take Care and I can't wait to hear the good news when all your tests come back fine... I'm sure that will ease your mind.


Hugs,


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Fri, 12-02-2005 - 10:40pm
Thanks Heather, I hope your right, really can't wait to have the tests just to have that peace of mind. I think just being in the house sooo much now , after working 2 jobs and now nothing, plus winter i have too much time to think, I spend alot of time alone, my dh is at work all day, my son is 19 so when he's not in school he is out with friends or girlfriend and my dd is in college and lives in another city, we talk every nite but its not the same, I am having major empty nest, I just really have to start having a life again!!! all I no is that it is boring and lonely. thanks for writing me back, it really helps and I know I'll be fine, just have to remember that its anxiety and it won't hurt me! Thanks Heather
Brenda
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Registered: 01-17-2001
Fri, 12-02-2005 - 11:17pm

Hey Brenda,


What about joining the Y and swimming or exercising? Maybe taking a class, pottery, stained glass.. something to keep you busy...


That might help,

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Fri, 12-02-2005 - 11:56pm
great idea's Heather and I love to swim so that is something I have been thinking about doing, hope to get a pass for xmas. Believe it or not I do have a xmas coloring book w/ crayons, although my kids are too old I bought it afew years ago and we have all enjoyed it. Last winter I started to knit abit so I might take that up again, and this summer I was doing some beading, I really enjoyed that, so will start that again. I guess what happens is that you get into a rut and it is hard to get out of sometime, guess I'm just having the winter blues.again thanks Heather!
Brenda
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Fri, 12-02-2005 - 11:56pm

(((Bee))) 'Tis the season I think. It's hard not to get down. I bet it's a big change for you without those 2 jobs. Hopefully you can find something to fill your time. Feel free to fly down on the next Alberta clipper.( We're in the midst of one right now) I am hungry for some company myself):


I will keep my fingers crossed that the tests will turn out ok. It's hard to wait to have them done, then get the results. Keeping you in my T&P's. (((hugs))) jan


 

 


 



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Sat, 12-03-2005 - 12:14am
Hi Jan thanks for the prayer's! I go for all my tests on Monday which is good I didn't have to wait a month to get the appointment, I went to the Doc Thur and the hospital called that day, so I go in on Monday, then back to the Doc on the 12th, so if I don't hear from then til then I'll no everything is ok! Not working is hard for me, but I can't just work and no play. I have to learn that when not working have fun!! LOL not go into a cave. Tonite I applied for a job on line at a call center, maybe I'll get it!!!
Wish I could pop over for a chat and a cuppa, then we could keep each other company! LOL Take Care
Brenda
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Sat, 12-03-2005 - 12:21am

See your cuppa? Up there? LOL


Good luck on getting the job! It will be good for you to get out of the house. It's so easy for me to hibernate for the winter. Home is my cave, Bee:) Take care. (((hugs))) jan


 

 


 



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Registered: 04-18-2003
Sat, 12-03-2005 - 8:00am

Brenda, good luck with the tests. When I'm worried about my health, everything else kind of tumbles down. A good check-up is probably just what you need. Is the call center local to you or is it something to do from home? I'm really looking for a work from home job. I've managed 2 call centers in the past. We have a huge one locally, but they are always selling time shares & that's just not my cup of tea :)

Sheri Ann

Sheri Ann

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Sat, 12-03-2005 - 8:01pm
Hi Sheriann
thanks for you reply, yes I agree, I haven't had a really good check up in a long time.
The call center is right here in my town so getting there isn't a big deal,it is in bound which is good. I'm kind of nervous, i haven't started a new job in 4 years, I e-mailed my resume last nite and they called me this morning to come in for testing, I couldn'd believe that they called me that soon! So tue at 9am I have to go in and do some computer tests and call tests, I no that I know this stuff, but I'm still nervous, oh well after that I will no if I have a job, the next training program stars on the 12th of Dec, so I will be back to work right away.i don't no if I will like it but I have my regular job to go back to in the spring so this will get me out of the house and around people plus make some money!!!! I'll let you all know how I do!
Brenda
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Registered: 04-18-2003
Sat, 12-03-2005 - 8:49pm

Good luck on your job interview. There's something about interviews & first days that makes them almost unbearable, isn't there?! I'm sure the job will be yours, you have plenty of experience. Staying busy and making extra money will surely be good for your anxiety and bad times. Alot of the time I think my biggest problem is that I'm not busy, except with household chores & our 4 y.o. son - not that that isn't alot of work, but you know what I mean, I just have too much time to think some days!

Sheri Ann

Sheri Ann