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Comments (59)Many of our medical people have not yet accepted that exposure to many of the poisons sprayed on land that is "conventionally" farmed can cause chronic health problems even though they recognize they can cause acute health problems. Exposure to more then one could cause a symbiotic relationship that is not healthy. That some people are more susceptible to adverse reactions to these poisons is also a known and if that person is exposed to more than one of these potential allergins can cause even larger problems. Unfortunately the only way to find put if a person is suscetible to any substance is to expose them to that substance. While an allergist can, and will, test someone for these types of allergies it will only be done if there is good reason to suspect there is a need. So alaria121 if you are still able to please update us on what, if anything has been found....See Morea funny thing happened
Comments (10)Hi Debbie: Yes, I did see a therapist and her mother had Alzheimer's, so she did understand what it was like to care for someone. I think what your counselor was trying to tell you is what we have all told one another...how important it is for the caregiver to take care of him/herself, because if we don't, who will take care of our loved one when we can no longer do it? I think your counselor was trying to tell you how important it is to take the time now, before it's too late and you become physically and/or emotionally unable to care for anyone. Debbie, I did everything wrong. I cared for my mom and had a full time job that was very stressful and I felt that I could not take a minute to myself and I ended up paying a very high price -- my health. I am now dealing with several health issues and I know that part of the reason I have these issues is because I did not take care of myself when I was caring for my mom. For the past 11 months, my sister has cared for my mom in her home and I have been supporting my sister emotionally as well as trying to help her out whenever I can. She too is now showing signs of major stress and depression and I have begged her to go for counseling, but she will not. Instead, she's been calling me daily for the past eleven months and I have become her therapist, until now. Through my own therapy, I am realizing that I haven't had the chance to really heal because I continue to put everyone else before me. Sometimes we have to put ourselves first, as hard as it is for some of us. I always felt that was selfish, but it is not. There comes a time for all of us when we need to think of ourselves before others. Now I realize you are caring for your husband and you do not have anyone else, but you do have two children. Deb, I wonder if you could talk to them and work out a schedule with them so that you could find a few hours a week that is time for YOU..to do whatever it is that you enjoy, whether it is taking a walk, or working on your crafts, or visiting a friend, just taking time for you. You just don't realize how important it is until you "hit the wall"...then you know you can't go on and you have to change your life if you want to be healthy. I wish you well Deb, and you are in my thoughts, Mimi...See MoreIn a Funk!
Comments (8)Sounds like depression to me, and if you see any psychologist/psychiatrist (even regular M.D.), they too, will say depression most likely than not! Then they will prescribe you the most recent anti-depressant and maybe even the most recent anti-anxiety DRUG available. My urgent suggestion to you is to have anything and everything checked out BEFORE accepting ANY of these drugs. They work wonders "short term" for some people, but for many, they just make for worse problems - especially when trying to ween off! Dr only tells you a "couple" of "potential" side effects - such as you may feel really tired for the first couple of weeks (if an anti-depressant), maybe some slight nausea, maybe low libido, maybe some anxiety. The list is very short. For anti-anxiety drugs, they tell you MAYBE low libido, dry mouth, some weight gain, don't drive or operate machinery until you know how you respond (makes you drowsy)...again, the list is very short. Do some research on "benzodiasapenes" or "benzos" or SSRI or anxiety or depression or specific names of drugs. DON'T ONLY READ THE DOT COMS - they are only there to sell something! If you can find any, look for REAL people on forums and look for sights like dot org's or other. I KNOW what the heck I'm talking about. I've been there for years. I don't care WHAT the Docs say, I KNOW if I could start from day one, I would try ANYTHING before taking any of these drugs. I had massive panic attack in late 80's. Just came out of the blue! (I also was very depressed and STRESSED) Started on anti-depressant and anti-anxiety WAY BACK THEN. I went OFF (on my own) the anti-depressant (stupid thing to do), but have been on the anti-anxiety solid forever since. Still on it. I'm starting to feel physical effects now everytime I take a pill. I've only recently been finding info and discussions from "real" people. My personality has totally changed, I've had (and still have) really ugly dreams - stuff I won't even speak to my closest friend - let alone my Dr., I'm angry a LOT, short tempered, have problems sleeping (too much or not enough), trouble concentrating most times, I feel "off balance" many times while walking or standing, I've LOST weight to the point some people (I've heard) wonder if I'm anorexia! SO many things...too much to list! The drugs are very expensive and highly addictive. (Again, the prescribing Dr will deny this as...well we'll keep that under control.) AND, you HAVE to see Dr. on regular schedule - as these are controlled substances! Can't get a "refill" till you see Doc! These drugs may seem to work at first, but then you start having the same symptoms PLUS MORE that MIMIC the original - so Doc "ups" your dose - when in reality it's the DRUGS creating the symptoms! Then, try to ween off...NOT EVEN FUNNY - people even refer to something they call "brain Zaps"! Depression is nothing to fool around with. And it's true - do NOT listen to those that tell you to just "snap out of it", because if it is true cronic depression, one canNOT "just snap out of it"! I agree - get your thyroid checked FIRST! Also, I was thinking peri-menopause, but with a toddler... Even so, your hormones could still be out of whack. Ask them to check your hormone levels also. There are SO many things that mimic each other and mimic depression! You may be suffering from stress. Which would cause depression and anxiety. STRESS also is misunderstood by many. This is serious and can cause many problems, including heart desease. Take a good look at your job. Are you happy with your job? Do you like the people you work with everyday? If you are married and hubby works, maybe you can quit or take a very long vacation? (It MIGHT be cheaper to stay at home than to go to work! Do the math!) Are you taking any kinds of meds at all? Birth control? Has there been a change in meds? Sorry so long, but you need a break and time to reflect - lest you end up like me! (trust me, you do NOT want that - nor does your kid (s)!) IF they determine depression/anxiety & IF you can handle it, maybe try acupunture. relaxation, yoga, whatever! Quit your job if there's any possible way (and DON"T shop! LOL!) I'm not a fanatic about any of those, but if I could go back to day ONE, and knew then what I know now, I'd try all that stuff first! (I couldn't quit my job - I was single parent and sole provider for son, and nowhere to live if I quit.) Good luck and invest in yourself first. Forget the housework! I did, not that I'm proud of it - I do what I can when I can....See MoreUpdate on Rhiannon and the rest of the family Prayers needed!
Comments (16)Thanks Susan, I will let you know. I already stocked up on sugar free gatoraid for my dh (he's diabetic) Have tons of soup frozen ready to go and plan on stocking up on popsicles and ice cream too. I am glad that we are doing both at the same time, It will be tough but better than having 3 weeks of recovery and can baby both of my boys at the same time:) They didn't say anything about taking out either DH or Hudsons Tonsils or adnoids, but with talking to the Dr. I suggested while we were doing the surgery, we might as well do it right. DH has had trouble with his tonsils all our married life an we had talked about it for years for him to have them out. I know it will be tougher on him, but to get a good nights sleep is important. As it is, he can "sleep" 8 hours a night and still fall asleep at the drop of a hat because the sleep isn't restful sleep. Stacie...See Morejannie
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