I am not sure what it is but I have been feeling really down lately. It started about a month ago. I feel hopeless, I am irritable, I don't enjoy doing the things I used to like, I struggle to sleep. I feel sickly too.
I have decided to go to my doctor and ask for something that will help. I haven't been on any medication for this since I was about 19 years old! I have struggled along, probably not doing all that well. I have realized that I probably need to take something because my depression/anxiety/panic is starting to run over and affect others, especially my husband.
I do currently take amitryptaline at night to manage my jaw clenching which helps with my chronic migraines, but lately I am clenching and grinding so much that nothing is helping. When my doctor upped that medication I couldn't sleep as I was wired.
So now I am worried about how to ask for help, what kind of medication I am supposed to take etc. I am also going through menopause at 35 so I am really struggling.
I am not really sure that there is anything different lately other than my hormonal issues.
I am a little worried to ask for help as my doctor isn't that great. He has been my doctor since I was 2 which has good and bad points. I just hope he doesn't say something like "It will pass" or "You will get over it". I don't want him to dismiss me as he has done in the past.
I like the idea of writing down questions. I think I will do that. Thanks.
It is really nice to know of someone else who is going through perimenopause! I am 35 and am struggling with it. I am about to get mine as well. I am also sick with a flu right now as well so I am also worried about messing up Christmas.
I usually take ibuprofen which helps, other than that I will grin and bear it. I do get cramps etc but maybe not as severe as some. I don't like it much but I just get on with it. It's all we can do.
Take care of yourself right now too. I read a book from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (the book as Reflections of the Moon on Water) doctor who says most Chinese women take a day or two off and they take care of themselves. It's expected in their society, which is nice! They believe in only eating warm soups etc. Really taking it easy. Try to combine that into your regular Christmas frenzy :)
Is there anything more frightening than calling in sick? I just did it and I feel horrible but kind of relieved. I am not feeling good and I am kind of proud for recognizing it and just doing it.
I called, my boss wasn't emotional or anything. She just said, "Ok. Thats fine". I apologized and said goodbye. I also had to call and leave a message on the answering machine for my supervisor who is amazingly wonderful. I was sick at the beginning of my job this year and had to call in. My boss flipped out on me at the time so I have been terrified to call in since.
Through this experience I have also realized that my fear is very specific to my job. It's good to know.
So lots of stress today. I also don't want to be sick for Christmas so I figure I better rest up.
My husband and I finally got a nice car this past year. The first scratch I saw on it made me furious. The second one made me a bit mad and now, I give up. It is just car but it would be nice for other people to have some respect.
There isn't much you can do unless you get a camera in your parking lot. That would be nice. But, until then enjoy the walk :)
This is the website of an Australian woman who does a lot of work in the Buddhist community etc. She used to suffer from panic/anxiety etc. She has a lot of dvds etc. I bought her Happy Not Hassled series. It has helped me a lot. Public Speaking is tough on me too but I try not to have any predictions about what is going to happen etc.
I think what is different about this site is the forums. I have seen the course work before but I like the way it is laid out with real examples. I find posting on the forums has especially helped as I know I am not alone. I think though like with any program that it takes a lot of work. I read through the material once. Stopped. Started again many, many times. I just seem to need more practice as my mind naturally forgets :) I know it is a lot of repetition but that seems to be what our brains need.
Try it. If it isn't for you there are many other programs out there. There are a lot from Australia which are very helpful when used in conjunction with this site.
My favourite recipe is for Cherry Cream Cheese Balls.
I don't have a written one but it is something like this: cream cheese (of course), sugar, chopped maraschino cherries. Mix. And roll into balls. Roll in crushed graham crackers. Thats it.
Very good for dieters too as you can make light ones and freeze them. :D
I work with children so it is a good idea to call in sick when we are sick. I too go out of my way to please people, though I am trying to keep that in check lately.
I guess since March when I was in the hospital and had to call in sick I have been scared. I nearly got fired back then. I suppose I just need to let it go. My boss likes me and I have had no complaints but I am always scared.
I hate having the fear of rejection sitting in the back of my mind all the time.
So in order to take care of me, I slept on the couch for a bit and watched a classic movie, Road to Utopia, Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. I needed a laugh and a reminder not to take life too seriously.
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