Weary, good to hear from you too. Thank you for the well wishes. It’s a LONG road for her but I’m hoping she’s ready for all of it. The kids are SO big now. 8 and 4! They’ve both been home doing...
Karen, thank you!! I am a very firm believer that you have to “mask yourself first” so that you’re able to mask everyone else. If I don’t get my head right first, I certainly can’t offer good care to...
Hibee! Thank you. You’re right. Setbacks are frustrating but I have to remember I’m but stuck here. My sister has a long road ahead but is taking all the steps so fingers are crossed for her. This...
Yea! I LOVE the Calm app. I use it daily!...
Thank you all. My sister is currently living with my parents very close by so we see her as much as possible given everything going on with Covid. I am just going through my emotions after everything...
Thank you, Tim Tam. I have spent the past month checking on my sister and making sure that she is getting started with recovery and treatment and doctors, etc. I am back here now because the stress...
Thanks, HT. Nice to see you again. :-)...
Thank you. I’m sorry to hear that you’re experiencing similar physical stuff. I thought it was just IBS for me due to stress but we now think I have had food poisoning and it’s just been getting...
I have yes. I do have meds for anxiety but I haven’t changed anything since my sister’s attempt....
I have a therapist who I adore and I plan to see my doctor ASAP. My brain just doesn’t know how to process all of this right now and I’m so worn down......
Hi All, I don’t recognize many names anymore. I’m back after quite awhile away. My anxiety is off the charts these days because my sister attempted suicide over the holidays. I’m filled with so much...
Hey, hey!! So I have not had the genetic testing for cancers, BUT, I did have a colonoscopy for random GI issues and turns out that while totally unrelated, I had the type of colon polyps that would...
Hi Girl! In a word, hormones!!! Hope you’re feeling ok! I have a mammogram in a week or so and I know the stress!...
Hi!!!! Mine are 3.5 and 7 now! How about you?! It’s crazy and anxiety causing so I hate it and love it and I’m sure you get it!! LOL!! Truly since I have to get colonoscopies every 3-5 years, I think...
Hi LMD!!! Lots of things can contribute to changes in bowel movement! Does Colon Cancer run in the family? The fact that you had a colonoscopy and it was clear 5 years ago really speaks volumes!! If...
This is only my first message to Larry, as I need to gather all of my thoughts and love. Larry, you have walked me through my toughest times and I am here to walk you through yours. My entire heart...
Hey LMD! Sorry to hear you’re not feeling great! Anything that lasts over a few weeks is totally acceptable to check in with your doc. Also, you may be surprised and find out you actually are...
Hi Friend. I recall this always being an issue for you with this crowd at work, but I don’t recall you ever mentioning sound sensitivity in any other aspect of life. Do you think it’s your overall...
I also take .5. I would ask your doctor about increasing your dose. Good luck!...
Well if a true semen analysis is not allowed, then you really just have to focus on your relationship and your love for this man. If you share such strong and similar beliefs then maybe this is just...
Eliza, Have he had a semen analysis to confirm this?...
I took Xanax as needed for my entire pregnancy as instructed by my Maternal Fetal Medicine Doctor. I found that knowing it was still an option helped me a lot and I took it much less and only when I...
No, I don’t think it makes me less sharp at all. I started at a dose of .25 and years later during a bad panic time I bumped up to .5 and that is where I’ve stayed. Honestly, I no longer work as I...
For me it just makes me feel more capable. I can go into a situation and not feel as awkward or like all I can focus on is uncomfortable physical sensations. I take a very appropriate dose of Xanax...
Ummm yay, hi Larry!!! Ok. So I’m on a beta blocker for blood pressure but have tried it for anxiety before and it really didn’t do much for me. However, I don’t just have social anxiety issues, but...
Thank you Weary! I thought after endometrial ablation you weren’t supposed to have periods anymore?...
I will update for sure! Ugh, this feels unfair....
Thanks, SC!!! Doc Google did mention perimenapause and I’m ok with that if that’s the case! I’m 37 and I was 90% done with having children, so as long as it’s nothing serious, then bring it on! Being...
Ok, long story short....I’m terrified I have some sort of female reproductive organ cancer! On Day 3 of my cycle, I woke up and had soaked through an overnight tampon. I went to take it out and began...
Hi LMD! I totally think your headache is related to the exam! Your muscles were probably so tense and tight. You may have pinched something. This has happened to me more times than I can count! Can...
Did you end up sticking with it, or did you stop? I still haven’t tried it!...
Hey!! Are you still on it now?? Feeling good??...
It does sound new. No one I ask seems to have any knowledge of it!...
Hibee, Apparently for treatment of anxiety.25 or .5 may actually help? I’m a little confused really....
Hi everyone! Has anyone ever taken liquid Prozac? My doctor prescribed .25ml for anxiety. It’s such a tiny dose, but I’m curious. Any and all feedback is welcome and appreciated!...
Totally agree with this post!! I had my colonoscopy 3 years ago thinking it would find nothing, but I ended up finding polyps! Small ones, but ones had they gone undiscovered would’ve become cancer!...
Try not to be afraid of your Xanax. I’ve been on .5mg 3x daily for years and have also tapered off a couple times for pregnancies. As long as you always follow your doctors weaning instructions you...
Hi!! I had my first colonoscopy 3 years ago at 34 and I'm so glad I did!! My next is in 2 months because we discovered colon polyps that had I not found could've become cancer some day. Now that we...
Thanks, Kelly....
Thanks everyone.....just trying to hang in....
Thanks, Hibee. :(...
Thanks everyone. I know that I'm doing this totally wrong. I'm trying to squash the tears because I need to parent and do things, but I know it's gonna eat at me in other ways. I probably need to cry...
Thanks you guys. I've done myself no good today, by sitting in my bed crying. As much as I feel like continuing to do it, I forced myself into the shower and got ready and do feel a little better....
My dad passed away yesterday due to a massive stroke. I knew this was a possibility as he has never been in good health, but he was only 63 and I expected it much later in his life. I'm currently...
Thanks. The only things left that I haven't cut were alcohol and carbonated beverages. I haven't had caffeine in years. However, I do take Adderall which is a stimulant. Would that do the same thing?...
Hi everyone, Can anyone tell me about how long it takes for Dexilant to start working? I've had daily heartburn for a few months and GI just started me on this. I'm on day 7. I think I've seen a...
I can't tolerate antidepressants either, so I stick with xanax. I also have an enormous fear of how the anxiety and panic make me feel, so that makes things much worse. I've done some acceptance and...
Tim Tam, I find your perspective very interesting in a good way....
I would definitely say eliminate caffeine, as that is a game changer for me. Also, my doctor has explained to me that there is a huge difference between addiction and dependence. You wouldn't tell a...
This feeling can definitely be a symptom of anxiety, but if you feel like that isn't the case and an ENT said your esophagus was irritated, then the next appropriate step would be to make an...