☼ Junglechicken

[Junglechicken]

Had another good therapy session today.

 

She said that prolonged stress will affect the immune system, and isn't necessarily caused by WD. I went and bought 1000mg slow release Vit C and 30 billion Probiotic.

 

We also talked about the health anxiety, and she commented that people who suffer from health anxiety very often had mothers who weren't there for them. So damn true.

 

Speaking of which I have pain under my left boob (great!) and ribs, and my TOTM is due tomorrow or the day after. Thinking i should go and have a proper breast examination done :0(

[Frogie]

Had another good therapy session today.

She said that prolonged stress will affect the immune system, and isn't necessarily caused by WD. I went and bought 1000mg slow release Vit C and 30 billion Probiotic.

We also talked about the health anxiety, and she commented that people who suffer from health anxiety very often had mothers who weren't there for them. So damn true.

Speaking of which I have pain under my left boob (great!) and ribs, and my TOTM is due tomorrow or the day after. Thinking i should go and have a proper breast examination done :0(

I didn't know that about health anxiety, but if I think about my childhood, my grandparents were always there for me, not my parents.

 

You better get yourself checked out just to be sure.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

So its a VERY heavy period this month which started yesterday

 

All part of the peri-meno fun I guess.  Am going to monitor the boob pain on my left side as I think this is to do with TOTM.

 

Hubby's birthday today, so we're going to go into town.  He found out yesterday that he didn't get that job bless him, but he also got rung up by a headhunter about another job......sooooo, we will see!

 

And Hallelujah! the financial mess has FINALLY been resolved...yay!  Ruined health, and everything else, the ball and chain have now been removed, I am FREE at last.

[Frogie]

So its a VERY heavy period this month which started yesterday

 

All part of the peri-meno fun I guess. Am going to monitor the boob pain on my left side as I think this is to do with TOTM.

 

Hubby's birthday today, so we're going to go into town. He found out yesterday that he didn't get that job bless him, but he also got rung up by a headhunter about another job......sooooo, we will see!

 

And Hallelujah! the financial mess has FINALLY been resolved...yay! Ruined health, and everything else, the ball and chain have now been removed, I am FREE at last.

Hi:

 

I'm sorry about your hubby, but hopefully he will get the next job. But tell hubby happy birthday...

 

I'm happy that everything else is finally turning out right for you, that's awesome.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Low mood and health anxiety today plus a crying spell. I think this can be attributed to my hormones (TOTM), just feel really down.

 

Need to get my hormones checked aswell as I am certain peri meno is contributing to a number of symptoms I am experiencing.

 

Hey ho, onwards I tramp.

[Junglechicken]

Hurray!

 

I have a CBT appointment next week for my health anxiety, and there was no waiting list.

 

Thank you God!

 

The advantage of living in certain parts of the country.

[Frogie]

Hurray!

I have a CBT appointment next week for my health anxiety, and there was no waiting list.

Thank you God!

The advantage of living in certain parts of the country.

That is awesome!

Things always seem to fall into place...

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Happy2Heal]

great news, I hope it goes well

CBT is cognitive behavioral therapy, right?
I'm looking for something like that around here....

[Junglechicken]

I have now ordered the liquid Cipralex, and put in for a repeat prescription for the pill form.

 

The taper starts in the New Year (all being well).

 

However, my mood is still low, and self-esteem issues creeping back.....the eczema is spreading   I have a giant blister on the back of my left heel so its difficult to walk (should never have worn those damn boots).

[Junglechicken]

great news, I hope it goes well

CBT is cognitive behavioral therapy, right?

I'm looking for something like that around here....

 

Thanks Cat, yes thats what CBT stands for.  Need it badly for my health anxiety.

 

I hope you find something.

[Junglechicken]

Since I got back from my 2hr walk, have been feeling slightly out of it, as well as having a sensitive stomach???  Have been taking the 30Bn probiotic and 1000mg Vit C for 6 days now, and the multivitamin for 4 days.  Possibly the flora in my gut is now TOO happy??

 

My eczema is rampant at the moment - it is in large patches all over my upper body and face and neck area I know this is an auto-immune response to stress.

 

Hubby is going to start having counselling soon for his own issues, so we'll both be at it.

 

The liquid Lexapro is ready for collection and I'll pick up my repeat prescription for the hard Lexapro on Monday.

 

Its crazy to think how hard I have fought for so many years to get some major financial stuff resolved (which it is now), and in its place I have all this physical s**t going on instead..............

[Junglechicken]

I think yesterday I experienced DR/DP. 

 

Felt out of it and disconnected from everything which really freaked me out to the point I was on the verge of a panic attack.

 

My wonderful hubby talked me down and said very wisely in fact "don't fight it, just go with it". 

 

Thank God one of us is sane, lol.

[brassmonkey]

Sorry to hear that you got so upset by the dr/dp. Glad DH could talk you down. Have you seen the new thread on dealing with Emotional Spirals pinned at the top of the Symptoms Forum? It could be helpful.

[Junglechicken]

Sorry to hear that you got so upset by the dr/dp. Glad DH could talk you down. Have you seen the new thread on dealing with Emotional Spirals pinned at the top of the Symptoms Forum? It could be helpful.

 

Yes Brass I did - thanks.  Have commented too.

 

Just in a bad place with physical symptoms, and I thought my mood was hormone related but I'm not so sure now.  Currently have:

 

DR/DP

Still producing phlegm - not asthmatic or wheezing, but just the feeling of phlegm on the chest

Stabbing in heart/chest area

Body pains

Anxiety

Severe eczema (putting thick layers of emolient on my face etc., )

 

I've got my therapy session tomorrow, and CBT on Thursday and plan to get some bloodwork done.

[Junglechicken]

Mood still frighteningly low. General feeling of unwellness......can't face a major depressive episode. Suicidal thoughts creeping in.

 

Cried during first half of therapy session. Have had to delay CBT session on Thursday due to social engagement (that cannot be missed), so now it will be on the 19th Jan.

 

Didn't sleep well last night and was agitated.

 

What's changed? Probiotics, heavy dose of VitC.

 

Have a homeopathic appt set for the new year.

[Flowers]

Hi JC

 

Have been reading your thread.  So sorry you are feeling bad.

 

From what I can see you have been through a major upheaval in moving house/country not to mention new job. This may be the cause as your CNS will have been under so much pressure. Sometimes things can take a while to settle.

 

This time of year can be hard for some people - it being dark most of the time and everyone rushing around just for one day. 

 

I really admire you that you have done so much when going through a tough time with these drugs. I am not sure I could have done the same.

 

Best Wishes

[Junglechicken]

Hi JC

 

Have been reading your thread.  So sorry you are feeling bad.

 

From what I can see you have been through a major upheaval in moving house/country not to mention new job. This may be the cause as your CNS will have been under so much pressure. Sometimes things can take a while to settle.

 

This time of year can be hard for some people - it being dark most of the time and everyone rushing around just for one day. 

 

I really admire you that you have done so much when going through a tough time with these drugs. I am not sure I could have done the same.

 

Best Wishes

Hi Flowers,

 

Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words.

 

We returned to the UK in Feb of this year, so it's been 10 months in total and 4 house moves in the UK. You would think this was a sufficient adjustment period wouldn't you?

 

Yup, I'm feeling very out of whack at the moment, and haven't felt this bad in a while. I guess when one's nerves are shot, it doesn't take much to send us over the edge again.

 

How are you?

 

JC

[Flowers]

You have had a stressful year!

 

I am doing OK on the whole with my taper thank you. Have been a little out of sorts but the chemist gave me a different brand of drugs last time. Think it may have triggered something so have got him to give me my old brand.  I know it will pass but I always wonder (just like you are probably) how much longer is this going on for!

 

Just have to keep plodding on  don't we.

 

Best

 

Flowers xxx

[Frogie]

Mood still frighteningly low. General feeling of unwellness......can't face a major depressive episode. Suicidal thoughts creeping in.

Cried during first half of therapy session. Have had to delay CBT session on Thursday due to social engagement (that cannot be missed), so now it will be on the 19th Jan.

Didn't sleep well last night and was agitated.

What's changed? Probiotics, heavy dose of VitC.

Have a homeopathic appt set for the new year.

I wish I knew what has changed and I'd help you with it.

 

I hope you feel better soon.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Thanks Flowers and Frogie,

 

I suspect my emotional state has impacted my physical state negatively (of course).

 

Also, I have exchanged one bodily pain for another I think.

 

Really hope the homeopathy works, and have read mixed accounts of how effective it is, especially for us in WD.

 

Plod on we must.

[AliG]

Hey JC. Just saying Hi as I haven't been around much but wishing you well over the holidays and coming months.    You've done amazingly well !

Ali

[Junglechicken]

Hey JC. Just saying Hi as I haven't been around much but wishing you well over the holidays and coming months.    You've done amazingly well !

Ali

Ali, thanks.....although it doesn't feel like I've done well at all. Haven't been feeling good, and still have phlegm lurking for the last 3 weeks.

 

Just not in a good place mood wise or physically :0(

[AliG]

How great that you are my 3,000 'th post !    

[Junglechicken]

How great that you are my 3,000 'th post !  

 

Now that's an honour!

[AliG]

Hang in there, JC. You will get there. Sending love and light .

[Junglechicken]

Hang in there, JC. You will get there. Sending love and light .

Ali,

 

I have PM'd you.

 

JC x

[Junglechicken]

OH yippee yi yay!

 

Suspected bacterial vaginosis, AND still have that upper respiratory tract infection (didn't manage to get rid of it despite taking the VitC 1000mg and a strong probiotic).

 

Managed to get a doc appt tomorrow, and have a list of things to discuss - immune system function being one of them.

 

Am mentally and physically in a really bad way at the moment.

[Flowers]

Good luck at the Dr's!

[Frogie]

OH yippee yi yay!

Suspected bacterial vaginosis, AND still have that upper respiratory tract infection (didn't manage to get rid of it despite taking the VitC 1000mg and a strong probiotic).

Managed to get a doc appt tomorrow, and have a list of things to discuss - immune system function being one of them.

Am mentally and physically in a really bad way at the moment.

I'm sorry to hear...

 

Get well soon.

[Junglechicken]

Thanks guys,

 

Just wanted to get this out of the way before the holidays.

 

DO NOT want to spend that time freaked out (as usual).

 

Hugs,

JC x

[Frogie]

Thanks guys,

Just wanted to get this out of the way before the holidays.

DO NOT want to spend that time freaked out (as usual).

Hugs,

JC x

I understand all too well.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[DaddyCee]

Hi JC,

 

I am really sorry to hear that you are suffering at the moment. Try to remain calm at all times and breathe slowly, it really does help to focus the mind. Also try not to put too much emphasis on why you are experiencing issues at the moment, just remember that it is what it is and then carry on.

 

I really do believe in the AAF method (Acknowledge, Accept and then Float).

 

I'm really looking forward to our catch-up in January.

 

Take care of yourself and have a peaceful Christmas and New Year.

 

Namaste,

 

DC.

[Frogie]

Hi JC:

 

Thought I would see how you're feeling?

 

I still have my nausea, but oh well, life goes on...

 

Hope you're doing better.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Hi DC and Frogie,

 

We were in London all day today and doing the Christmas shopping for most of yesterday so sorry for not doing my update.

 

Soooo, I went to the doc yesterday....no bacteria in urine and I also asked for the diabetes test at the same time - nada.  I also asked her to listen to my lungs and heart and she confirmed I had an upper respiratory tract infection.  I guess it will go when my body has calmed down enough.  Anyway, tomorrow I am having another swab sample taken for bacterial culture.

 

She would not do any bloodwork or any other "scans" for that matter, as she said that that would just "encourage" my health anxiety.

 

Just got home from London, and I have found some heavier spotting just 5 days after my period finished.  I had a clear PAP/smear test.  Maybe the stress of today brought it on??  Trying not to freak out, I always find that unnerving.

 

DC - thanks for your support, I really appreciate it.  It has to be said I really suck at " AAF"'ing, and spend too much time trying to fight WD.  Its the nature of the beast and will never work in WD.

 

Really looking forward to our next meeting in Jan 2017 too, and have a lovely and peaceful Christmas yourself.

 

Frogie - I was doing ok until I saw the spotting, then I freaked out Do you remember all this hormonal grief in your 40s??

 

Take care,

JC

[Frogie]

Hi DC and Frogie,

 

We were in London all day today and doing the Christmas shopping for most of yesterday so sorry for not doing my update.

 

Soooo, I went to the doc yesterday....no bacteria in urine and I also asked for the diabetes test at the same time - nada.  I also asked her to listen to my lungs and heart and she confirmed I had an upper respiratory tract infection.  I guess it will go when my body has calmed down enough.  Anyway, tomorrow I am having another swab sample taken for bacterial culture.

 

She would not do any bloodwork or any other "scans" for that matter, as she said that that would just "encourage" my health anxiety.

 

Just got home from London, and I have found some heavier spotting just 5 days after my period finished.  I had a clear PAP/smear test.  Maybe the stress of today brought it on??  Trying not to freak out, I always find that unnerving.

 

DC - thanks for your support, I really appreciate it.  It has to be said I really suck at " AAF"'ing, and spend too much time trying to fight WD.  Its the nature of the beast and will never work in WD.

 

Really looking forward to our next meeting in Jan 2017 too, and have a lovely and peaceful Christmas yourself.

 

Frogie - I was doing ok until I saw the spotting, then I freaked out Do you remember all this hormonal grief in your 40s??

 

Take care,

JC

Hi JC:

 

I'm sorry you're going through all of this.

 

But you had fun shopping.

 

You're dr is a lot like mine. If they don't want you to have anxiety, they won't do anymore tests. Sometimes I think they are smart in that way, but stupid for ever putting us on this med.

 

I'm tired today. I couldn't get comfortable last night. But oh well, I have therapy today so I get to go somewhere today.

 

I have endometriosis in my 30's and had a hysterectomy. That was pure hell, going through a divorce at the same time.

 

I hope you feel better soon.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[marie123]

Hi JC. I've been following your posts and I am sorry you are not feeling so well. You know I have the weird eczema rash on one foot. I try here and there to put something on it like tea tree oil or lamasil. I think it helps some. I have that phlemy nonsense too along with the weird vaginal symptoms. My burning down there has improved a lot, but it's still not right. No infections. I tried some cortizone cream for the second time like the gyn said. It gave me insomnia the first time, so I did not use it for a week. Tried it again last night, gave me insomnia, nausea and I feel dizzy today. So no more cortisone. Pure aloe I tried and that helps. Also baking soda baths. My teeth/gum is sore from where I got my wisdom tooth out several months ago. My hormones are all over the place too. All of my systems are out of wack and are trying to find there way back home.

 

What I am saying that all of this stupid stuff is w/d, so I know it will all go away. Your's will go away too. Give it some time and you'll be a lot better. It's good that you have the liquid to start your taper in the new year. My doc won't give me any. I'm restarting my taper after new year's also. We are strong, we can do this. Shopping in London sounds fun. Feel better.

 

Marie