I would, it's the next best thing to whatever your favorite thing is! Some words of wisdom from my therapist...
1. I am getting older and I have to realize that the high standard that I set for myself will become unrealistic.
2. I need to celebrate my accomplisments and learn to relax, so that in my later years (60's and 70's) I will be content.
3. That this doesn't mean that I won't be...in shape, intelligent, goal-oriented, vibrant...his words (see why I like therapy). Basically, learn to grow old gracefully.
4. That this "flight or fight" response I am in is Normal and I will probably be in it until I get to my next duty station.
5. That I have repressed and suppressed (my anxitey symptoms/issues) and that this is a survival mechanism and is also normal. Weird, but I only allow them to happen when I have time, usually (knock on wood).
6. That this "drive" has served me well in life - but I need to let go. He described it like selling my soul to the devil.
7. I do not suffer from depression. WOHOO!
8. That I probably have PMDD = premenstral dysphoric disorder. Yes, I know, leave it to me!
9. All my blood work came back Normal.
10. He has called me in a presciption of Zoloft, that I will take 7-10 days prior to my period (two weeks out of the month).
So, I am optimistic after today and hope I take my medication...I am always scared that I will have another really bad allergic reaction. Remember Smyrna, ER, shots, EPI-PEN...wish me well!
20 comments:
Leigh Ann,
you will do great... it's so good to hear everything the therapists say, b/c it can definitely help any of us to get a little advice.
I am so proud of you for everything you have accomplished in life and a little jealous that you are able to continue in your schooling.. keep it up!!! love ya girl!
marci
Thank you...I love you, too! I have had a great ride...School is a blessing and right now a curse:)
I am truly proud of you... I want to see some "graduation pics!"
I am proud of myself of how far I have come in life... but I ended up going to community college and not returning to "College"... I guess I regret that a little... but still very proud of all I have done in life and how far I have come... don't want to short change myself... just so very proud of you!!!!!
Marci
I LOVE the community college atmosphere, it is where Paul and I both started and I want to teach at one when I retire...NEVER second guess yourself - you have overcome and prospered!
What were you taking when you had the allergic reaction?
Zoloft is what Madison (my 7 year old takes)... it really helps her.
Marci
To Sulfa meds I was on for an UTI or the wellbutrin I was on to help me quit smoking...on them both at the same time and wound up in ER with a rash all over my torso...ugh! So, both are off limits, but we think it was the Sulfa antibiotics, because Rayna is allergic to them as well.
I remember the rash...that was the day of Jonathan's birthday party in the park in Murfreesboro. I still have those pics. That was awful! You were so puffy and RED! I bet it was the sulfa. That's a common one people are allergic to, so I read...isn't it funny how people's bodies react to different things...I will never need Botox for my lips, I just need to eat some chocolate! :)
Leigh Ann that is terrible!!!
I am allergic to the "snuggle" fabric softer.. my mom washed my sheets long ago and I broke out in a rash, she then gave me benedryl and we found out I am allergic to it as well... hives and my throat starting closing!! LOL scary though..
that's funny about the botox verses chocolate...
Marci
(glad to see such a positive note on your mom)
ROF LOL...that is funny about the chocolate! Yes, probably the sulfa...just found out my mom is allergic to it as well.
Allergic to Benedryl...that is awful! Yes, I am happy for my mom, cautious, but happy for now.
You have so much going on girl. I hope that everything works out ok with your Mom. It will, it will work itself out.
Also, I'm glad that you have a good therapist. We all should have one. And I think that many of us have the same types of feelings and reactions as you are going through sometimes.
Hang in there. It's going to be ok.
Thanks RMJ for your support!
Yes, celebrate with me in my accomplishments and advise me during my struggles. But, whatever you do, do not pity me! That is not the point of these posts.
They are merely relfections of my experiences that I have decided to share...
you are too strong for pity woman! No one will do that to you... only encourage you to keep moving forward like we all do.
Now me... I need pity.... LOl
just picking....
Love ya girl!
marci
celebrate ...this is the time to celebrate :)
What Brenda?
What Brenda?
LOL
I hate when it posts twice... I laugh at myself... I know you too are laughing.... what fun huh?
Marci
LOL...yea, I deleted her extra:)
I'm here for my therapy session :)
O->----< ...that's me lying down LOL
ROF...that is great! I love it!
Too funny Brenda, you may have too much time on your hands making little people!!! LOL
that is too cute.
Marci
i think i have told you some of that in my "you are a strong woman speech and you can do just about anything you set your mind to " ... i am so sorry you lost your mom's post you were writing ... i am sure that was great therapy to get out in words your feelings also ... you know i love ya and i am glad there aren't any other medical conditions for you to deal w/ ... and i hope you do find peace and contentment now because you have a husband who adores you and 4 fabulously bright, beautiful and kindhearted daughters ... your are a good wife, mother, sister and friend !!!! basically you ROCK ... love ya ...
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