Catchin' Up

Wow. I have no idea why, but a little while ago I started having some major anxiety. There's been a lot of stuff going on in my head the past couple of days, but I didn't think it was any more than usual, ya' know? All of sudden, though, I'm coughing and choking and I can't breathe, my hands are shaking and stuff, and I have to go take a damn pill! It makes me feel SO stupid to have to rely on pills to keep calm. Geez! Anyway ....

What's going on in your world? We got gobs of rain yesterday and the day before. I heard on the news that if it had been snow, we would've had 21 inches. Glad it was rain! It was cold enough to snow, though, which really sucked. I don't do cold well at all.

There's really not that much going on around here right now. It's been rather quiet, which I totally dig. Yesterday I did quite well in focusing on the good times with Mom and not letting the date get me down. I sure do miss her. But anyway, just thought I'd touch base with you guys. I also wanted to thank all of you who left such amazing comments on my entry about Mom and what yesterday was and everything. Your thoughtfulness really touched my heart. Thank You! :)

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Posted by Leigh on April 25, 2007 6:39 PM |

Thoughts from others

{{{{{{HUUGGG}}}}}}}} Take it easy, my friend.

By the looks of things rain is on the way. Yay!!! About time! The forecast is for rain tomorrow and over the weekend, too. But, I think we just may get some today. The air is a lot cooler today and it's quite windy. Can't compalin, though. Our autumn days have been exceptionally beautiful! :) The rain is what we're all longing for down here in Victoria.

Take care now.

Posted by: Debbie | April 25, 2007 6:58 PM

We all need help now and then. It isn't in your hands. The brain doesn't produce the serotin needed to avoid panic attacks. You are normal!

Posted by: Karen | April 25, 2007 8:04 PM

Today is 40 degrees and pouring rain. Blech. I wanted to show you my support as a fellow anxiety sufferer. I had never had a problem with anxiety at all, until after my daughter was born. Then all of a sudden, I would be folding the laundry or something, and start to feel like I couldn't breathe. I would tell myself to take a deep breath but I couldn't. Once it happened while I was standing in Blockbuster looking at DVDs. I had a doctor appointment scheduled to talk about my antidepressant dosage, and when I told her my symptoms, she prescribed 10 mgs. of Lexapro a day. It changed me completely almost overnight.

Sorry to go on so long, but I just wanted you to know you are not alone :)

Posted by: Elizabeth | April 26, 2007 11:00 AM

You just might be suffering from allergies or could have adult onset asthma. When you cannot breathe properly you can begin to experience rapid pulse shortness of breath and dizziness. These symptoms can be mistaken for panic attacks. Take it from someone who really knows. Now. Try Claritin 24 hour OTC tabs. Place one on your tongue and it dissolves fast. Takes about 1/2 hour to work. Also, ask your MD about flonase (get the generic), spray each nostral once or twice per day. I do this everyday and I hardly ever have to use my inhaler. Also a huge help is (ORECK.com) our air cleaner. We have pets and this cleans the air. Better than ionic breeze. Take care Leigh!

Posted by: Theresa111 | April 26, 2007 5:28 PM

Oh wow, thank you ALL for your wonderful support and advice! As much as I regret that some of you are affected by anxiety, it does feel good knowing there are those who understand exactly what I mean.

Thanks again! :)

Posted by: Leigh | April 26, 2007 10:03 PM

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