[april99]

Hi everyone.....I am going to start this up....it isn't midnight here yet....it seems since I am feeling better.....I don't get to the computer until the evening a lot of days.

I had a real nice Christmas....all the boys were here even the 2 from out of town with their spouses. I did gain over the last 2 weeks....7.6 lbs....just since Christmas eve....today I started back to do the WW points again....Monday.

It has been cold here this week....today I had to return some things from over Christmas.....DH came with me....we still have the tree up....hope to take it down tomorrow.

I went to see the Naturopath today....was feeling sad some days.....mostly in the afternoons....since the 26th....so I would end up taking an extra 5-HTP at lunch....then I would feel better....but would get real drowsy......that can be a side effect from the 5-HTP......he said it was probably the holidays.....all the work that goes into it....then it is all over in 1 day....he said lots of people feel a little sad after the holidays....I guess I am worried about going back into a full blown depression again.....he said that is normal also....if I need to....I can take an extra SAM-e or 5-HTP at lunch....especially in the winter....the SAD was a lot worse the last 3 winters.....taking the natural antidepressants.....I am feeling a lot better this winter.

Lynnie.....sorry you are feeling under the weather.

Cin.....will the day come when I end up sticking to my plan on holidays.....I did on the 24th & 25th....but I blew it after that.

Welcome to all the newcomers.

April

[cathyxxx]

good morning gang!

we are busy bunch of little bees aren't we!

I got up early and did another 30 minute 2 mile WATP video with 2 lb weights, and then situps. Jan Miles = 4 I cannot tell you how good it feels to be exercising like I should!

I'm just getting to work and gonna grab my but when I started up my computer and my yahoo page came up, this immediately caught my eye...

"HAPPY TRAILS
Daily walks relieve feelings of anxiety and depression, and increase feelings of enthusiasm and optimism. And that's not all. Daily walks also can help you boost your energy level, enhance your self-image, release tension, manage stress, and improve your ability to fall asleep quickly and sleep well."

I've been reading a lot lately about how important exercise is - and how it is even MORE EFFECTIVE then antidepressants in fighting depression and anxieties. That sure is some potent stuff - exercise - I mean!


can ya'll hear me cheering us all on!

hugs & blessings,
cathy

[liz321]

I also heard a good bit of advise on my way to work yesterday........if you are gonna walk try to have a group of 3-4 that you walk with that way if one person can't make it, it doesn't throw off the entire walk,,,,,,,I thought that was good!

Off to work..........be well

Eliz

[Leenie]

Good Morning,

Can't stay long.... just saying hello and I miss you.

Hugs !!


Leenie

[Watermelon]

Good Morning Ladies!

April-Hope you are feeling better. I got really depressed the day after Christmas. I had to kick myself in the butt and keep going and just think about what I have to be thankful for and what I want to accomplish in 2005.

Eliz-Hope the new shift works out great for you. I was in bed sick all weekend and I watched Lifetime....the theme was "Just what the doctor ordered" so I guess it fit LOL.
That's a great idea on the walking club so if one person backs out you still have a back up...I love it! Great advice.

Cathy-You go girl! Your my inspiration. I have to start exercising. I have the WATP tapes, if I would just take the plastic off and put them in the VCR!!!!!

Well, I am feeling human today so hopefully I can get some stuff done around this house. Ang posted on yesterday's thread about people not understanding and saying just don't eat...I am the opposite...I can't eat when I get so upset and depressed and I gain weight like crazy...are any of you like that? I try to eat and it gets stuck in my throat and I get sick. I can even choke on water if I am really stressed or upset. Just wondered if there was anyone that had this issue.

Thanks for the support...you guys are the greatest!
Setina

[lynnie24]

I have therapy today and I am hoping it goes well.I have so much on my mind I can't see straight.I will be back later to tell ya how it went.I hope yall are having a good day.

*hugs*
lynnie

[CIN]

Popping in to say Hello!
Cin~

[april99]

Hi again....feeling tired today.....so is DH.....maybe it's just January.....but I am going to go & help DH take the tree down now.

Setina.....I am feeling good yesterday & today......maybe it was just the letdown from the holidays.....for feeling sad after the 26th.

April

[KO]

Hi ladies
the post xmas winter blues are getting me too arg I have been busy today day 2 back OP
Cathy I'll post that in a minute
I have 2 contractors coming tommorrow to give me ramp estimates and I'm working to get the new new walker (rollator) and I found a job that i might want!!! I need a job I'm getting way to used to being at home and we could use the extra cash

April the natural anti-depressants sound really interesting I'm no longer on prescription b/c i don' have insurance but that might be something to look into
Cathy can i have some of your motivation? just a pinch of it I always find other things i have to do before exercising
Hi Liz I need coffee too
Hi Leenie! We miss you too
Setina it depends sometimes when I'm down i can't eat and sometimes i'm a bottomless pit
Lynnie Good Luck at the therapist!

[Watermelon]

Lynnie-Hope therapy goes well!

Cin-Hi!

April-Glad you are feeling better!

My boss called today and that stressed me out. She knows I am out on medical leave and all my paperwork is in order so there is no reason for her to call. She called to tell me about things coming up that I really didn't need to know about yet. I also had a co-worker calling me last week-what if I get hit by a bus? Is the world gonna stop? Sorry, Just venting!

I ran some errands and it felt good to get out of this house. Now to start cleaning.....

Hope you are all having a fantastic day!
Setina

[chrily]

Hey ladies,
Just checkin in. I skimmed through the posts from yesterday and today.

How's everyone doing?

Don't feel much like getting personal with everyone, but I can relate. I kind of seem to be in a post-holiday funk too. Just kind of tired and not overly happy. I'm not really down either, just somewhere in-between. I think it's just feeling overwhelmed by the post-Christmas bills rolling in and the financial crunch...AGAIN! I'll find some relief from that by April. Then I'll start all over again. There is 9 birthdays in the family in just April alone. That's just as bad as Christmas shopping.

I've been eating good today though. I still have to do my WATP tapes. And yes, CIN, I am getting more points in today. I'm working at it anyhow. WEll, I'm going to go and find something to clean I think. NAW!

By the way...Just a question for everyone. Who is taking medication and which one? If that's not too personal. I'm taking Lexapro and wondering if anyone else is and if they have side effects to it. I also take meds for my rheumatoid arthritis...methotrexate and bextra.

~chris

[Watermelon]

KO-We must have been posting at the same time earlier and I missed you. Best Wishes on the job! Keep us posted.

Chris-I am on Lexapro for the anti depressent and Klonopin for the panic attacks. He also gives me Ambien and Gabitrol to take as needed when I am having sleeping problems. So far I have not really noticed any side effects. I have been on several different anti depressents and I like the Lexapro the best. Are you having side effects? Let me know if you don't mind because I want to keep an eye out. One medication I took a while back for migraines I did not research or question me gaining weight so quickly and it was the med so I try to be careful now.

Hope everyone is having a great evening!!!!

Does anyone watch the Biggest Loser? I think it's on tonight.

Talk to you soon!
Setina

[SueMarie301]

Hello Everyone…

Happy New Year to all of you!

April – It’s great that you are feeling better and glad you had a good Christmas break! I don’t seem to get to the posts til late in the evening as well… so I know how you feel.

Cathy – I’m still working on that getting up in the morning so I can walk or exercise resolution LOL… at this rate I’ll be all set by say umm… June

Setina – Hello there! I understand about your comments in yesterdays thread about people saying “Just don’t Eat” or “Just don’t think about it” or what not… My mom is the worst critic of them all… it’s harder than “just don’t eat” but no one understands. However, that bit about not being able to eat when upset or depressed… that’s a new one to me… I eat when I’m stressed, upset or depressed. I just try to munch on something healthier rather than chocolate or cookies… hehe *try* Also, I watch the biggest loser every so often.

Lynnie – I hope your Session goes well… *big hugs*

Joanne – what’s the job like? Do you have an interview set up? GOOD LUCK *big hugs*

Chris – Hi! Welcome! Hello! Wow… 9 birthdays in April… Wooo! You got me beat heheh. I have 4 birthdays and 2 anniversaries in my family for the month of April.

Well, that post-holiday funk must be contagious. I’m on a roller coaster and I can’t get off. I loose some pounds and I gain some pounds. It’s been up and down, up and down… WHOOOSHHH…!!! It’s been hard, I’ve been getting in exercise, but not as much as I should be getting… it’s sooooo coooold…. *pouts*

I start classes next week. I’ve definitely made time in my schedule to do some exercising as well. Much more time than I have had last quarter.

I hope everyone is doing well…

Take care…

[chrily]

Setina,
I don't have any real side effects on the Lexapro either. Some minor decreases in the "marital relations" dept. I just don't feel like it anymore. Hopefully not too much information. I went down to 10 mg though instead of 15 and I noticed a change in myself. I'm not handling things as well and I'm starting to get emotional alot more. I don't want to go back up. Those things are expensive and my insurance is only paying $7 of the prescription. I have to come up with $100 for it every month. I have 4 prescriptions total and my dh has 3...tons of money going out in medicine a month.

I'm not sure what set me off but in the summer of '03, I started having anxiety attacks. Then I was crying all the time. I was trying to explain to everyone that my arms and legs were going numb and it felt like I couldn't catch my breath. Then I started getting physically sick. I was dizzy and throwing up and started panicking even more. I didn't want to be alone with my kids or anything. I'd drive like a maniac to get where I needed to go before something "bad" would happen. Or I'd run out of a store like I was being chased. I know I'm a born panicker, and that I do have depression, but part of it was from some medicine I was on for my rheumatoid arthritis. One of them was causing some toxins in my liver. My liver count was 4 times higher than the max. normal count. I got that squared away and figured most of it was from that. Now I can see that it really isn't. I still deal with being depressed...and I still have the occasional panic attack. Not as frequent but they are still there.

p.s I watch the biggest loser. I'll have to catch it.

~chris

[liz321]

I'm teary today.......overtired and grieving the joy I used to know in my life.....tomorrow the world will seem brighter........hang in there everyone!

Eliz