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Ooops... my lasst post was for Lady. Sorry for the confusion. Lots of posts to answer, but what I posted Lady, regarding your finals, is for you. SO SORRY for the error. LADY...Posted a mesage to you under Beth's name. Its for you. SO SORRY for the glich. Lots of posts to anwer and got the names mixed up. Good luck, and God Bless. LUV, SUZY.

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MY GOODNESS. DID IT AGAIN. I was right the first time. So confused today. Fisrst day of my re-quit and brtain-dead at the moment. SORRY, SORRY, SORRY!!!!! LUV, SUZY. :( :blush:

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SCBB..so glad you made things right with your boss. And sometimes its good to open up and say things that are hidden. Its hard to talk about things you don't want to, but with opening up, it sort of gives you a release so you can go on to the next issue. Have you re-evaluated where you want to be in your life, or is this a job that you really enjoy doing? We discussed this before, and was wondering where your space is right now after the talk with your boss. Have a good day and God Bless...LUV, SUZY. :)

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LADY..sorry for thE confussion in my posts. As I said, I think I'm brain-dead today with my back-on-patches situation. I'm sort of scared about getting back on them, as I don't want to fail again, and its made me a very confused and anxious puppy. I'm sure I'll be o.k, and will be leaving on some get-away time in the van for a few days or more. Hope that helps. I'll be able to relax, do some swimming and carving to take my mind off my quit. Also, have been trying to lessen some of my doses of meds, but not working. so going to put that away for awhile and get back on the full doses. Have a very happy day, and Lots of love. LUV, SUZY. :confuse:

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Thanks. LADY. I'm going to crry tht quote wit me. I've always had a hard time expresing myself, and in my journal, sometimes write pages and pages til I get an understanding of what things really mean and the good messages that are in them. LUV and good feelings for the day...SUZY. :confuse:(sometimes).

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RED..I noticed under this forum, you mentioned that you are lactate intolerant. Did you know that there is a pill or addittive to can take to allow lactate intolerant people to be able to drink mild and use dairy products or by-products of milk? Ckeck with your doc about this and maybe get some fore info on this. Or a Health store. Just a thought. I know some people that use this, especially children, and it solves the problem for them. Worth looking into, or have you done this already...As far as detoxifiers, I go thru about 2 large bottles of real lemon juice a week, addidng it to my water, and in cooking. Also lots of garalic. You can take the pills, but I find that if you roasst the whole bulb and then sqeeze out the garlic, it can be used in foods or as a spread and is sooo good!. Does not leave you with a garlicy smell, and you get the oils in the garlic. It is a great detoxifier and so good for many things your body needs to keep healthy.Maybe thats why, at 60, my blood pressure if right on, very strong heart, and never get colds. Now is it would take away my depression and panic disorder, I'd be in great shape. Neer had zits, bad teeth, or grey hair yet. (well, maybe 1 or 2, but they fall out and no grey again. But let me know about checking with your doc about the lactate intollerence,o.k?...LUV, SUZY.

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BETH. Thanks for the thumbs up on my stupidity today. I think its fantastic what you've chosen to do with your life. My first love is wowrking with teens. They sure take a lot of listening to and taking them seriously. When I ws sorking and my kids were young teens, as I drove into the parking lot after work, I hd about 8 - 10 boys come over yelling..'hi, mom'. I said I couldn't possibley have that many kids the same age and shouldn't disrespect thier own moms, so they'd have to come up with another title for me. They chose "Uncle Sue". Now that they are all grown and have families of thier own, they still call me Uncle Sue, which I love! My house was like a drop in centre all the time, and mom ws quite ill at the time and took a lot of my time, so together we st up 2 nights a week when they could all come over and we had a group discussion around the kitchen table discussing each ones' problems. It wowrked really well. I really enjoyed those days, and today with so many teens on their own, I'd love to get back into working with them, but have to awaken my brain first. Wishing you well in your endeavors and lost of love, SUZY. :) :)AND HUGS.

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bETH...Many times when I was working, I found that I just couldn't get the ambition(don't know if thats what I really mean) to go to work. I think maybe it wasn't the type of job I had confidence in doing; but while AT work, I did well, and loved dealing with clients. But I would look for any reason under the sun not to go on particular days, and to this day, dond't know why. I think I ws intimidated by my boss. I find it really hard working for women, and not measuring up. Aster the hostage taking, I was on long term didability and never returned to that job. Too much stress and not knowing who would be coming in the door next. After 6 years of not working, I stil find it hard to go to that Crdit Union without getting panicy and clostrophobic. Dealing at another Branch now and find it very easy to go in there so it must have been that particular situation that scared me away. But now the sun is shining, 2 days before our 10th Anniversary. Went out and got my lovey-hubby his gift and ready to leave for that vacation. Life sure takes a lot of twists and turns, but I think we are given those challenges from above to strengthen us to carry on. // By the way, spent some time with my youngest son yesterday and he is sooo improving with his drug addiction. Told me he didn't want to ride me for favors and not try to use me anymore, so he's learning every day. Lots of family and friends praying for him and he is so thankful for that. But I'm afraid he's become a shopaholic for clothes. Never had many, because he put all his money up his arm, but rather lots of clothes than bad things. I thank God every day for his progRess and it helps me with my Disorder as well. Lots of love around this place today. LOVE and good wishes to you, and God's speed in your finals. LUV, SUZY. :)

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MARIA ... very good post. you are right. One step at a time and one block at a time. And if someone comes out to ask if you have a problem, don't be afraid to explain to them what the problem is. If they are good neighbours, they will probably understand and become another friend.Thats one thing I have learned. Don't hide the fact of the problem. You'd be surprised how many have had this disorder and can help, or be a support for you, and you for them. Seems like you're getting your driving under control. And so what if you get lost. One way to learn more about your neighbourhood and town you live in, don't you think? Good luck to you and glad to hear that you carry back-up meds for when needed. Like I did, I had to examine why I had the anxiety going to work, and found that it wsn't where I wanted to be in life. As I ws raising 3 kids on my own, a job was an income, not a choice.Now that I'm retired, I don't have to worry about that, but would love to do volunteer work, and now have to focus on what I WNAT to do in what field. Life never stops sending you twists and turns and choices, but that is what makes us who we are, con't you think? LUV and HUGS, SUZY.

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BETH..thanks for the uplift. My husband is a retired radio announcer. Got up at 3am every morning to prepare for the 6am news broadcast, and had his own shw which he taped for seekend evenings feaaturing old shows like Inner Sanctum, The Shadow, and many daytime shows. He still has all the old reel to reel equipment, and used to spend hours programming them and keeping list and lists of shows for specific days. Has the original oversize record of 'War of the Worlds',but now has slowly lost interest in them and the reel-to-reel equipment is now stored in the bassement. I suggested that he donate them to the University of Victoria for thier radio shows, but hsn't yet decided what he wants to do with them. I'm sure there are collectors that would love to have them. Maybe someone on the site may be interested, but it would have to be someone who has a love for this and wants to use them for good. They are quite valuable, but would donate them for the right thing. Retired in January of this year and is now 69. He hs been sl suppotive of my problem and does anything he can tohelp me thru it. Does not question my moods, but is very feeling, and sometimes feels at a loss as to how to do this. He has attended doc's and groups with me and is very doting. As for my son, he still hs a problem dealing with drug addiction, and resents how my son has used me in the past ( even to steel from me ), but that is part of the addiction. When the craving hits, it doesn't matter where the money comes from. He just needs that fix. But is so much better now and is developing a strong faith in the Lord. That is the key. If you truly beliee, all you have to do is ask, and your prayers will be anwered; maybe not the way use expect, but He is always there for you. You are His child and He loves you. My daughter-in-law wnet to AA and found that the 12 step wasn't what she needed. Also my son, tho he attends meetings once or twice an evening after work. Finds AA is better than NA for him, but goe toboth. My daughter-in-law if now free of her drinking, but puts all her faith in the Lord and is a changed person. Mever saw her for years, but now comes over all the time and has a group aat her church that holds a prayer session for Jeff, my son. Prayer is so strong. We all have to reach for tha