☼ Junglechicken

[apace41]

15 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

I'm going to go for a long walk shortly to get rid of excess cortisol/adrenaline, its as though my body in on a tight fuse which could go at any minute.

 

Ya, the throat symptoms were causing BIG anxiety, and now that I've got a break from that hell, I'm left with the residual nonsense my CNS has created.

 

This is all spot on, JC, and a good approach.  Try to do some deep breathing as you walk and try to be really "present" as you go along.  Get out of your head for a while.

 

15 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

On a tangent, are you getting proper sleep these days?

 

Thank you for asking, JC.  Define "proper" -- LOL.  I am doing better than when I was in the "shut out" phase and going a couple of days at a time without sleep.  It could certainly stand to be better and the increase in cortisol at bedtime is, at the very least, "off-putting."  Of course, the fact that we just got a new Yorkie puppy to go along with our 7 year old is contributing to the nighttime issues, and we have no one to blame but ourselves for that bit of sheer brilliance.

 

 

 

But she's worth it.

 

Best,

 

Andy

Edited April 3, 2018 by apace41

[Junglechicken]

Aww bless!  Totally agree, I would definitely think it worth losing sleep for that little pup   thanks for the photo!

 

I'm holding out for the day that hubby and I get our four-legged friend.....

 

All I can say is, I STILL don't know how you hold down a top job on very little sleep.......I would be a complete wreck.

 

Best,

JC

[Frogie]

2 hours ago, apace41 said:

 

This is all spot on, JC, and a good approach.  Try to do some deep breathing as you walk and try to be really "present" as you go along.  Get out of your head for a while.

 

 

Thank you for asking, JC.  Define "proper" -- LOL.  I am doing better than when I was in the "shut out" phase and going a couple of days at a time without sleep.  It could certainly stand to be better and the increase in cortisol at bedtime is, at the very least, "off-putting."  Of course, the fact that we just got a new Yorkie puppy to go along with our 7 year old is contributing to the nighttime issues, and we have no one to blame but ourselves for that bit of sheer brilliance.

 

 

 

But she's worth it.

 

Best,

 

Andy

How precious! I tried to put a picture of Brownie on here but it says the file was too big.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

PS sorry JC for taking over your thread. Just wanted to say how cute the baby was.

[Scorpio]

Hi jc

 

well it’s good you are seeing the doctor and can then  have any tests to hopefully allay your fears that it is just w/d causing the health issues and nothing else to worry about 

 

my son in law has ulcerative colitis which is horrible and has been having a bad flare so investigating further. 

 

Hugs

[Junglechicken]

1 hour ago, Frogie said:

How precious! I tried to put a picture of Brownie on here but it says the file was too big.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

PS sorry JC for taking over your thread. Just wanted to say how cute the baby was.

 

Don't worry Frogie, I'm jealous!! super cute doggie specimen if ever there was one, lol!!!

 

TC,

JC xxx

[Junglechicken]

17 minutes ago, Scorpio said:

Hi jc

 

well it’s good you are seeing the doctor and can then  have any tests to hopefully allay your fears that it is just w/d causing the health issues and nothing else to worry about 

 

my son in law has ulcerative colitis which is horrible and has been having a bad flare so investigating further. 

 

Hugs

 

Hi Scorpio,

 

Your poor SIL, its an inflammatory bowel disease from what I understand.  I hope it all turns out ok for him.

 

Yup, gotta do the whole investigation thing and as you say, allay health fears (like we all seem to have to do on this forum - groan!).

 

How are your WD symptoms these days?

 

Hugs

[Junglechicken]

Heck folks,

 

I get back from a 10k walk with a pounding heart??

 

After that, I would have thought my heart would have calmed down??

 

 

[Frogie]

8 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

 

Don't worry Frogie, I'm jealous!! super cute doggie specimen if ever there was one, lol!!!

 

TC,

JC xxx

Thanks...

[powerback]

15 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

Heck folks,

 

I get back from a 10k walk with a pounding heart??

 

After that, I would have thought my heart would have calmed down??

 

 

Yikes 10k is a great distance to walk ,nice calm breathing ,it should settle down soon  JC .

 

[Scorpio]

Hi jc

 

yes my sil has had a lot of pain and discomfort for quite a while now it’s trying to find a medication that can actually help but he is fast running out of options so a bag is the next option.

 

i have been virus free/tooth pain free for a couple of weeks now and Saturday was the first day since last July when I felt almost normal. Amazing feeling. Unfortunately gone backwards since then but still upright and out and about which is also pretty good. If only the anxiety would go I could cope with all the other symptoms. 

 

Hugs

[Junglechicken]

2 hours ago, powerback said:

Yikes 10k is a great distance to walk ,nice calm breathing ,it should settle down soon  JC .

 

 

Dont know what's up PB, other than stopping taking the PPI meds have made my CNS hyper alert??

 

Walking a long way didn't help at all :0(

[Junglechicken]

1 hour ago, Scorpio said:

Hi jc

 

yes my sil has had a lot of pain and discomfort for quite a while now it’s trying to find a medication that can actually help but he is fast running out of options so a bag is the next option.

 

i have been virus free/tooth pain free for a couple of weeks now and Saturday was the first day since last July when I felt almost normal. Amazing feeling. Unfortunately gone backwards since then but still upright and out and about which is also pretty good. If only the anxiety would go I could cope with all the other symptoms. 

 

Hugs

 

Very sorry re: your SIL Scorpio.  Am sure he has already tried the alternative medicine route.

 

Am glad you got a window, and you're not alone suffering from the dreaded anxiety.

 

Hugs

[Junglechicken]

OK, I'm STILL buzzing.........haven't managed to discharge the cortisol or adrenaline despite walking for 2hrs.

 

Have pounding heart, anxiety, dizziness, shaky hands - the usual horrible WD crap?

 

The only good thing is that the GERD has been better with no throat pain.

 

Would like to be shot with a tranquiliser dart.

 

 

[Junglechicken]

Not sleeping well these days 

 

Still had cortisol/adrenaline coursing through my veins last night and am shattered today.

 

The GERD has still subsided (Thank you God!).

 

Another long walk today back home after my therapy session.

 

Even being in a cocoon doesn't get us away from this suffering.

[Junglechicken]

GERD has still subsided 

 

Saw a different GP this morning, and I DON'T have to have an endoscopy, as the pain subsided 3 days ago.

 

I described my symptoms to her, and she was mainly concerned with regurgitation of food and if after a month the symptoms HADN'T died down.

 

She reckoned it WAS stress/anxiety related due to the throat pain, and I told her I ate too much chocolate....my diet hadn't been great the last couple of months.  She said to take a break from comfort eating and try to cut out the bad stuff.

 

I'm still having bloodwork tomorrow, although she didn't think it was necessary as all previous bloodwork came back "NORMAL".

 

Grateful I've had a GOOD day folks.

[Dalalea]

Such good news, JC!

[Junglechicken]

1 hour ago, Dalalea said:

Such good news, JC!

 

Thank you Dalalea 

 

Your support during the bad/tough times is much appreciated.  Its always great to get good news.

 

You know what, I have to re-learn how to SMILE, my face hasn't truly done it for years.  I can hear the distant sound of peeling church bells, and am not sure where they're coming from, I'm guessing our village, but didn't realise the sound carried so far!!

 

Have been following yours and Frogie's message exchange.  You came along at the right time to be her "guide".

 

Hope you're doing ok yourself?

 

 

[Dalalea]

3 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

You know what, I have to re-learn how to SMILE, my face hasn't truly done it for years.  I can hear the distant sound of peeling church bells, and am not sure where they're coming from, I'm guessing our village, but didn't realise the sound carried so far!!

Hi JC! This sounds like hope to me! I'm smiling back!

Thanks for the encouragement! I think the exchange with Frogie is as much for me as it is for her! It's so hard to see so many people stuck in this situation and feeling hopeless! I've felt the same way many times during the last six months. As an introvert, it causes me to shift my focus totally on myself, which exacerbates all of my problems! Part of my recovery plan is to focus outwardly. I think it's helping me cope.

I am having major tinnitus and eustachian tube problems. Other than my ears, I'm feeling better again. At least, better as far as this WD normal goes!

 

Have a wonderful day and share what makes you smile with the rest of us!

Dalalea

[Junglechicken]

2 minutes ago, Dalalea said:

Hi JC! This sounds like hope to me! I'm smiling back!

Thanks for the encouragement! I think the exchange with Frogie is as much for me as it is for her! It's so hard to see so many people stuck in this situation and feeling hopeless! I've felt the same way many times during the last six months. As an introvert, it causes me to shift my focus totally on myself, which exacerbates all of my problems! Part of my recovery plan is to focus outwardly. I think it's helping me cope.

I am having major tinnitus and eustachian tube problems. Other than my ears, I'm feeling better again. At least, better as far as this WD normal goes!

 

Have a wonderful day and share what makes you smile with the rest of us!

Dalalea

 

I'm an introvert too, at least I've become more introverted over the years?

 

Hearing the sound of peeling church bells made me smile.....its so lovely here.  I've walked 40k in 4 days....its a really beautiful area and I feel very fortunate to live here.

 

Am always grateful for positive news/exchanges with doctors.

 

So much of this stuff is "in my head", and so we fabricate our certain death from this, that, the other illness.

 

Your tinnitus must be really bad because of the inner ear issues.  That would drive me nuts too.  I hope your doctor can help alleviate the noise level?

 

Have a wonderful day too Dalalea,

 

JC xx

 

 

[Dalalea]

One more thing that I just thought of concerning smiling:

When I was teaching, there were many things that could stress me out. If I had a student that liked to "push my buttons," I found I had two paths to choose from. The first was uncomfortable but easy to fall into.

-The more stern I got during the situation to force a change in behavior, the more anxiety and stress I felt inside, and the situation usually escalated anyway. My tension was quickly passed on to the student, also.

-If I slowed down my movements for a moment and smiled, I felt an immediate release of tension and it was replaced by a feeling of being in control. (It also confused the student a little and defused the problem!) I solved a lot of problems that way and received quite a few smiles back!

It took practice but it worked almost every time!

 

I think smiling tricks our brain. Sometimes it's really hard to do but it works!

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cutting-edge-leadership/201206/there-s-magic-in-your-smile

Let's experiment with this for a few days!

 

Dalalea xx

[Dalalea]

15 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

So much of this stuff is "in my head", and so we fabricate our certain death from this, that, the other illness.

Yes! I understand what you mean. I've been a worrier my whole life. I'm so tired of it!

 

I have an appointment to see my ENT in May. I'm on the waiting list so maybe it will be sooner.

We will heal!

Dalalea

[Junglechicken]

Had bloodwork done this morning for:

 

Thyroid

Full Bloodcount

FSH

 

Doctor didn't think above were necessary at all, so there you go...

[Frogie]

18 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

Had bloodwork done this morning for:

 

Thyroid

Full Bloodcount

FSH

 

Doctor didn't think above were necessary at all, so there you go...

JC:

 

The dr may not think this was necessary, but it put you at ease.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Just now, Frogie said:

JC:

 

The dr may not think this was necessary, but it put you at ease.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

I know Frogie, its always the way isn't it?

 

How are you feeling today?

 

TC,

JC xxx

[Frogie]

4 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

 

I know Frogie, its always the way isn't it?

 

How are you feeling today?

 

TC,

JC xxx

JC:

 

It is with us and our HA.

 

I am still angry at the world for some reason. I'm a nice person, even to people that are cruel to me so I don't know what's going on.

 

But one good thing. Since I started the thyroid medication, I have not had one bit of nausea. It may be all in my head or it could be my thyroid. Who knows but makes me happy.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Dalalea]

3 hours ago, Frogie said:

But one good thing. Since I started the thyroid medication, I have not had one bit of nausea.

That's good, Frogie! The world is always easier to face when you aren't nauseated!

 

[Dalalea]

3 hours ago, Junglechicken said:

Doctor didn't think above were necessary at all, so there you go...

It takes most doctors so long to realize that they can't feel what we feel. We know our bodies better than they ever could!

Praying for good and helpful results from those tests!

 

[Junglechicken]

3 minutes ago, Dalalea said:

It takes most doctors so long to realize that they can't feel what we feel. We know our bodies better than they ever could!

Praying for good and helpful results from those tests!

 

 

Thanks Dalalea 

 

Should get the results mid-next week.

 

She would not test cortisol levels, because I don't have high blood pressure, its always been normal.

[Junglechicken]

This is a note to self, for issues with my throat - the  "throat chakra".

 

Someone else mentioned this on the throat tightness symptoms and self care area of the forum.

 

In my case, since my father died, and left with my mother (who NEVER lets me speak, and STILL NEVER lets me speak as what I had to say was never of importance to her); I've had issues with my upper digestive tract, i.e GERD.  I think the extract below, taken from the following website, explains a lot of physical issues which are derived from the emotional problems we all face in our lives at one point or another:

 

http://www.inner-truth.net/healing/chakras/throatchakra.html

 

Throat Chakra

Name: Throat Chakra
Colour: Blue

The Throat Chakra is associated with your Self Expression and Communication.

When it is in balance, you are able to listen and communicate well. When you are having trouble expressing yourself, or having trouble with communication (being unable to say what you want to say to others and/or not truly listening to what you are being told) the throat chakra becomes imbalanced.

An imbalance will first resonate as a tingle, ache or sensitivity in the throat region. (Stemming from the base of the neck to the ears).

Aches and Pains

Even small tingles and aches can be a sign that something needs to be addressed. As soon as the emotional issue has been resolved, the ache WILL clear up or simply completely vanish.

Can manifest quickly as an unexpected cough, or manifest as feeling like a lump is in your throat (feeling choked up) and/or trouble when swallowing.

Aches, tingles and pain located around the Throat, Mouth and Neck. Including toothache, sore tongue, sensitive gums, tonsils, sore throats and tickly coughs.

Physical/ Medical issues

Sore throats, loss of voice, coughs, mouth ulcers and ear infections.

If the issue is left unattended to, may lead on to more serious issues such as.

• Thyroid problems - over active/ under-active;
• Anorexia nervosa
• asthma
• bronchitis
• hearing problems, tinnitus
• problems of the upper digestive tract,
• mouth ulcers, sore throats, tonsillitis.

Emotional Issues

When in balance the throat chakra offers us; faithfulness, an ability to express yourself and your ideas, good communication skills, will power and honesty.

Imbalances are caused by being unfaithful (to either yourself or to others), A feeling of not being heard, or not being able to express your ideas/who you are. Feeling afraid to talk about things, lack of honesty (to yourself and/or others), Lack of willpower and lying.

It only takes one of these emotional conditions to form an imbalance, the intensity of which will be in direct relation. As you become more aware of yourself and the link between your emotional and physical aspects of you, your body responds more quickly to even the slightest emotional imbalance.

Relative Questions

If you an imbalance in your throat chakra. Look at the following questions honestly to help seek balance.
It is useful to answer all the questions initially with YES / NO / MAYBE and then go back and work through all the YES answers and the MAYBE answers.

Those you answer YES to; you can try to find a way to resolve the issue. When the issue is resolved, your ache or illness WILL subside.

Are you keeping things to yourself?

Are you afraid/worried about speaking out?

Do you feel your opinions can not be voiced?

Do you feel that you are not being true to yourself?

Are you afraid of the truth?

Are you afraid of speaking the truth?

Do you have something to say, but not sure how to say it?

Are you having trouble doing something you want to do?

Re-balancing

Individual rebalancing will depend entirely on the specific issue. But especially with the throat chakra, it is especially good to write things down.

Please note that an imbalance is not only caused by a weakened chakra. The aim is to have all chakras in complete balance with each other. If six are weak and one is strong it could mean you are OVER confident, OVER trusting, OVER creative etc.. thus re-balancing must either involve increasing the size of all the other chakras or reducing the influence of the strong chakra.

Self Expression is paramount and if you have answered the relative questions above; you will likely have an idea as to what needs resolving.

The following articles may be useful reading in accordance with throat chakra issues

• Lies
• Hiding how you feel/Hiding the truth from others
• Rebellion (Self Expression)
• Trust
• Learning to say No!
• Relationships - Communications
• Grief
• Worry
• Speaking out

Colour Therapy

Blue is the colour associated to the Sacral Chakra.

Crystal Therapy.

Crystals which can be used in association with the Throat Chakra are;

• Lapis Lazuli
• Blue Quartz
• Turquoise
• Lazulite

Aromatherapy

Oils and Incense which can be used, associated with the throat chakra are

• Frankincense
• Camomile
• Sandalwood.

Nutrition

Water, Lemons & Limes (and some other Citrus Fruits), Apples and Peaches can help you to cleanse, clear and open up your throat chakra.

[Dalalea]

Wow! I never knew that!

[Junglechicken]

11 minutes ago, Dalalea said:

Wow! I never knew that!

 

An "ah-ha" moment?

[Dalalea]

1 minute ago, Junglechicken said:

An "ah-ha" moment?

It's amazing how our bodies are made! Everything has a connection and dealing with old wounds can be very healing!

A few years ago, I found out I had abandonment issues. It was so hard for me to believe because I had had such a wonderful childhood. It stemmed from something traumatic that had happened to my cousins when I was a little girl. It caused quite a bit of trouble for me until I went through something called "spiritual direction" and the pattern of holding on to all the things that felt like abandonment was pointed out to me. Now I easily recognize it and don't let it hang around.

My best friend has severe Rheumatoid Arthritis. She went through some counseling because of her high ACES score; required by her insurance company! They said that childhood trauma causes all kinds of physical problems. My ACES score is very low but I was with my cousins the summer they suffered a real abandonment and must have internalized it as my own experience.

I'm a retired teacher with an interest in the brain so it's all very interesting to me!

 

Thanks for sharing!

Dalalea

[Junglechicken]

1 minute ago, Dalalea said:

It's amazing how our bodies are made! Everything has a connection and dealing with old wounds can be very healing!

A few years ago, I found out I had abandonment issues. It was so hard for me to believe because I had had such a wonderful childhood. It stemmed from something traumatic that had happened to my cousins when I was a little girl. It caused quite a bit of trouble for me until I went through something called "spiritual direction" and the pattern of holding on to all the things that felt like abandonment was pointed out to me. Now I easily recognize it and don't let it hang around.

My best friend has severe Rheumatoid Arthritis. She went through some counseling because of her high ACES score; required by her insurance company! They said that childhood trauma causes all kinds of physical problems. My ACES score is very low but I was with my cousins the summer they suffered a real abandonment and must have internalized it as my own experience.

I'm a retired teacher with an interest in the brain so it's all very interesting to me!

 

Thanks for sharing!

Dalalea

 

As I keep being "told" by my body....our bodies just manifest what is going on in our minds / subconscious.

 

The hard part is re-wiring our thought patterns so that we don't repeat destructive thinking (in my case anyway).

 

If I had mastered this, I could have saved myself a boat load of money and unnecessary trips to the doctor!!

[Dalalea]

3 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

If I had mastered this, I could have saved myself a boat load of money and unnecessary trips to the doctor!!

Of course you would have, but we never know these things beforehand! We can't blame ourselves for things we didn't know. Forgive yourself and move on to healing. (talking to myself here, also )

We are stronger and smarter for all of our experience and struggles, unless we just give up and refuse to learn. That isn't us!

Dalalea

[Junglechicken]

2 minutes ago, Dalalea said:

Of course you would have, but we never know these things beforehand! We can't blame ourselves for things we didn't know. Forgive yourself and move on to healing. (talking to myself here, also )

We are stronger and smarter for all of our experience and struggles, unless we just give up and refuse to learn. That isn't us!

Dalalea

 

A prize to anyone who can get me to do CBT, lol!

[Junglechicken]

Bladder has been playing up the last couple of days 

 

Crazy face, because it drives me nuts.

 

Must be WD.