somebody share something happy!

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Sun, 04-02-2006 - 11:18am

Arghh. It's been a rough day and I'm annoyed with myself. Woke up at 5am with a screaming sinus headache from the pressure change...had to take a Sudafed 12hr and some advil. Woke up at 7am to take my regular meds and feed the dogs. Then at 9am I was still tired but couldn't sleep anymore so I got up. Headache was still bad so I took 2 Excedrin.

The kicker is, for almost a month I've been totally off caffeine. Then, this morning, I take a strong sudafed and 2 excedrin. How dumb am I??? Within an hour my heart was racing and was was totally edgy and having some serious anxiety. An hour later I put together what I had done so that made me feel a little better, but the physical symptoms are still making me anxious. I babysat 2 screaming children for a friend and my nerves are totally frazzled. On top of that I have PMS and had a really bad week at work last week, both of which probably contributed to the headache as well.

The sun is finally out now that it's 6pm, so I'm going for a walk to clear my head b/c it's been a typical rainy German day.

So, somebody share something funny or great that happened to them this weekend to counteract my venting...plus I could use a good smile or laugh :)

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Sun, 04-02-2006 - 6:01pm

Hummm!!! something funny well this is honsely my whole life funny really, I went to

wal-mart today to get some puter paper I came back out got into my car and I heard a

crash and a bump well I had ran into a whole roll I mean a whole roll of shopping carts.

They were not there when got in my car my daughter even comfirmed it. Boy people at first

were like OMG then when I got out to look at what damaged I had done to my car I started

laughing and then everyone ran over though I had lost it and I said no It is just things

like this always happens to me, one lady said I would be crying, I said no damage to my

car another said I would have sued I said for what me going to so, then everyone started

laughing in the poor guy that keep apoliging to me I said you know what I would have been

the you if not me. Boy I couldn't believe it. well it is funny , only me.

I hope you were feeling better before my story.

(((((BIG BIG HUGS)))))

Lynn

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Sun, 04-02-2006 - 6:11pm

(((Meghan))) Sorry to hear that this happened. Being especially sensitive to caffeine myself, I can relate. Did you happen to read the caffeine content chart in the *coping tips & tricks* folder? It seems that it is being snuck into all sorts of things):


I certainly hope your walk helped.

 

 


 



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Sun, 04-02-2006 - 6:22pm

Yeah, I've been trying really hard to cut out the caffiene myself. But sometimes it just doesn't happen. :( I'm sorry you had a rough time, and I know headaches suck!! I've been having some yucky ones from the weather.


Well, this isn't a completed something happy yet, but I'm trying to hold out hope that it's going to turn into something happy. DH and I took the necessary classes to become foster parents, and haven't gotten licensed yet because our extra bedroom isn't setup yet. i.e we don't have a bed or anything. I've mentioned to the few people at work that know about it that we need a bed and we need one CHEAP (read- FREE) because we have NO money right now.

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Sun, 04-02-2006 - 7:07pm
Wishing you all the best! That is really neat taking on the challenge of foster parenting. Let us know about the beds. It's always nice to get something for free. I am still sleeping on the bed a co-worker gave me 30 + years ago:) (((hugs))) jan




 

 


 



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Sun, 04-02-2006 - 8:32pm

I had a stress-free day with my grandchildren, horray!

Sheri Ann

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Sun, 04-02-2006 - 8:34pm

Lynn, that is so funny, but not funny!

Sheri Ann

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Sun, 04-02-2006 - 8:35pm

Heather, please post & let us know how it works out :)

Sheri Ann

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Mon, 04-03-2006 - 12:49am

Thanks everyone for the good stories...I had a smile this morning (it's 0645 here) and it's a good way to start the day!

After my walk yesterday I decided I'd write in the journal and that's when what it going on seems to have become clear. The past 5 or so days my depression has slowly started to creep back in. This seems to be what makes the anxiety spiral out of control. By last night I was so bad I took the Xanax - something I haven't done during the day in about 2 weeks. So, think it's time to call the doc about upping my Effexor like he said. He, and you all, said I would just know if that was what I needed. I didn't quite buy that at first (yes, I'm an anal engineer) but now I know *exactly* what everyone meant. And I just need to keep reminding myself that I haven't failed in some way b/c I need a higher dose of meds. I'm totally aware of how hypocrital I sound...I'm such a proponent of being open about mental health issues and everything when deep down I'm still so angry and ashamed that it's actually happening to me. Ahh, life lessons :)

Hey Jan, DH got home the middle of last week and I'm so glad he's here. He just got offered a new job as an equipment technician at the base bowling alley. Hearing about your dd's awesome day reminded me of that :) Share my congrats with her!

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Mon, 04-03-2006 - 12:55am

Heather,

I think it's so awesome that you and your dh want to become foster parents. It's a secret desire I've had for some time now. I've shared it with my dh but as newlyweds we both agree that it's something we can't/shouldn't do right now. I hope everything works out with the bunk beds. I think every kid must want bunk beds at some point in their life! Let us know how it works out. Another recommendation is Craigslist - sometimes there is free stuff on there when someone is moving quickly. Good luck!

~Meghan

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Mon, 04-03-2006 - 3:37pm

Sorry you have been having a rough patch. Hopefully you will start to feel better soon.

I also gave up caffeine and it has helped me tremendously, so hang in there.

My good news to share is that I am graduating college with high honors next month!! My nursing degree is so close I can taste it...LOL

Lisa

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