A suggestion...get a 3-ring binder and sturdy plasti sleeves. Start putting ALL notes, thank you ards, positive performane reviews, inspirational quotes (from magazines or on index ards). Also, keep...
Thank you for your replies. You guys have given me a lot to think about. Since my migraines have gotten progressively worse, I think that hormonal changes may be a trigger. Perimenoupause can last up...
Hi Aurora, CODA stands for codependents anonymous. Here is the website address: http://www.codependents.org/ Click on "Am I codependent?" Even if you don't identify with all of the characteristics,...
Hi Aurora, I know that it is easier said than done because I've been there. What are your hobbies? What used to be your hobbies? Do you like dogs? Even if you don't have one, I recommend going to a...
Thank you for your reply. I hope that you are able to get off of it with success and that you have good news soon. Perhaps after 20 years your migraine pattern has changed. Finding a good...
Carolyn, thank you for your thoughtful reply. I have written down the meds that you suggested. I woke with a migraine today and yes, my neck/shoulders are very tight. I have an ongoing problem with...
Hi. I am a chronic migraine sufferer. They started when I was around 29/30 and have gotten progressively worse. I am now 43. I have tried every preventative in each category (anti-depressant,...
Has anybody tried Inderal for migraine prevention? If so, please tell me your experience with it. Thank you....
Has anyone tried Depakote ER for migraine? If so, please tell me what your experience was. Thank you....
Hi stronglady, thank you for coming back and sharing your journey to success. If you get a chance, please ask your doc if she knows someone in the Southern California area that can administer this...
Hi Janet, it does sound like you are doing well. I have that kind of anxiety too. Have you ever gotten in touch with the cause of the anxiety? Keep up the positive thinking. You are an inspiration....
Hi. Thanks for the well-wishes. Wish I had better news to report. Now I'm finding out that I can earn a big ZERO amount of money while waiting for my disability application to be processed....
hi a.l. I don't like progressive jazz either and yet I am a singer/musician. My nephew becomes mezmerized by jazz. It's funny how for some it relaxes and other it irritates. Hope you have a Jazz-free...
Michelle, prayed for you. Hope you feel better soon. K....
Dear Wizzer, just lifted you up in prayer. How are you doing?...
Hi Dave, I'm glad that your Mom is okay. Your Dad's doing the "cowboy up" thang, ya know? :)...
Hi a.l. -- CONGRATULATIONS! I knew you would land on your feet. Fasten your seatbelt b/c I believe that God has a new adventure for you. Don't worry...enjoy your time off. You are going to do GREAT....
Hi Levonne, This is awesome news...Praise Him! I will pray for a wonderful new beginning for you...you deserve it. Kelly...
Hi a.l. -- that was so nice to read. Thank you for thinking of me. God bless you, a.l. Levonne, I don't think the hospital was very productive. I went in "suicidal" yet they treated me like a...
Thanks, Lyn. I filed for long-term social security disability, however, I'm still hopeful that I can work. The system is not a place to get lost in. At this time, I do not qualify for any aide b/c I...
Hi everyone, I've been gone for a while but you have been in my prayers. I was hospitalized on Saturday. Just got home today. I'm tired and will write more later. Basically, I moved in with Mom 2...
Hi Ath, I will pray for you. When I took Topamax, I developed "high occular pressure" or "occular hypertension." Basically, I am "glaucoma suspect" and will need to be tested the rest of my life....
Hi Levonne, How are you doing? Kelly...
Dear Meg, I'm so sorry. I just lifted you all up in prayer. Love and hugs. K....
Hi Twiggygal, I'm happy for you that you are following your dreams. What is the new business? It sounds like change makes you anxious. I'm like that too. Just recognize it for what it is. Change,...
Thanks, I just bookmarked the page....
Hi everyone, I was blessed last night and today with people to help me pack. I'm going to Mom's. She is not allowed to have me very long as it's a "no-no" at the Senior Park "and" section 8 housing...
I wish I had a camper....
Hi Mommyto3, I tried the url address but it said "page can't be found." I appreciate the advice....
Hi Meg, this is a good sign and the good news is that you can change how you are perceiving the situation. I think that God wants to grow you in this area. What is the latest with the "dream job?"...
Hi Meg, I didn't go to the hospital. I did get to the point where I called. They said "no beds" and "the way it works these days is that you are evaluated and treated until you de-escalate." I just...
Thank you. I went to the pain doc today and told her that I would likely be going off of insurance and have to use the county and was worried - do they give you Immitrex? She gave me some samples of...
Hi Levonne & a.l., I didn't go to the hospital. I called Monday night and they told me "no beds" and "the way it works these days is that you are evaluated and then kept only until you "de-escalate."...
Thank you, Rock and Dave for your support. Just knowing that you care is enough. I have to do the hard work. I have to find a life worth living. It is not easy right now. This is my bottom. I'm...
Eric, thank you for your words of encouragement. I'm crying now. I'm always crying. Yes, I am tired but their is no rest for the weary. I have no support. I don't know how I'm going to get through...
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, Karen. Your thought is exactly the thought that my Mom had. Corporate HR got their hands in the pot and somebody knew somebody or something like that. My...
Hi Meg, Still thinking of you. Hope and pray for you to get your "dream job." Of course, if it's not meant to be, don't worry. Something else will come up. Hang in there. kelly...
Thank you, everyone, for your input. Mommyto3, I have not had anyone suggest the MAOI to me. I thought that these were some type of anti-depressants. ?...
Levonne, I pray that the increase in Neurontin will help you. My heart goes out to you. It seems that you and I are going through stuff that neither of us deserves. I know that you have a good heart...
I'm not doing well. On top of having severe shoulder/neck pain, I was feeling a wee bit better on Sunday and took my dog to the dog park. I was sitting on the ground, leaning against a chain link...
I'm in that club too. Know that I'm thinking of you. Kelly...
Hi Levonne, just checking in with you. How are you doing? Kelly...
Hi Mericat, I can relate to a lot of what you are saying. Too tired to tell you my story. However, I agree with karen that you have not lost your faith or you would not be struggling with it. At...
Hi everyone, Thank you for your responses. I've tried at least one in each category thus far. Amitriptyline, Pamelor (tricyclics), Norvasc (bp), Topamax (anti-seizures). They want me to try Lyrica...
Hi everyone, Please share your experiences with the "preventative" drugs your doctor has prescribed. Did they help? not help? side effects? I'm desperate to learn from your experiences. Thank you....
Hi Levonne and Anne, It was the weirdest thing. It's been hard not to think about it this weekend. I was really counting on getting this job and hoping to be made an offer on Friday. It sure would...
Hi CatGal, yeah, insight therapy is when the therapists asks you leading questions to help you to discover what is "driving" or "causing" your inner pain. I believe that depression is chemical and...
Chad, do you have a way to get some "insight therapy?" Insight into the reasons for your anger will help you to come up with a plan of action. You will also begin to recognize the "symptoms" of the...