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<blockquote data-quote="hearts and roses" data-source="post: 211863" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">{{Sharon}} I hope you have called your DR and made an appointment. </span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Not sure of your age or circumstances but a lot of what you descibe I feel as well, and the bottom line was that most of what I am feeling has been attributed to my perimeno as well as simple anxiety from feeling overwhelmed by my family life and job. I hate to say this next line, but, 'as we age', we do not process information and stressful situations as well as we did years ago. Especially if there are hormones involved and especially if we are not doing anything for ourselves such as eating healthy and getting daily movement (aka exercise). </span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">For me, when I get into a slump (like I am currently in), I will have a moment of clarity during which I can step back and see that I haven't been eating well, sleeping well or getting enough movement. So, I started back on Wellbutrin (I tend to need it in the late winters through early Spring) to first help me get out of my slump, which I am beginning to feel some benefit from. I have started to try and make it a goal to be in bed by 10PM and I've been deligating more at home. My next steps, when time permits and I am up to it, is to incorporate more movement into my daily life. In the meantime I am not worrying too much about what I eat except that I'm trying to steer clear of excess sugar and fats. When I'm taking care of myself, much of my feelings of being overwhelmed and anxiety tend to taper off a bit and I find that I can function better and with more patience.</span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">When you speak with your DR, be honest about your daily way of living, eating, sleep habits, etc. She may suggest a low dose medication temporarily to simply give you the time you need to get back into the swing of things and care for yourself. Take it one step at a time. Don't be afraid to ask many questions so you can get to the point of feeling okay about possibly taking the right medication for you. And as you know, sometimes the first medication of choice isn't the best so you may have to try something else. </span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'"><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="color: navy">Hugs - I sure hope you feel better soon!</span></span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hearts and roses, post: 211863, member: 2211"] [FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]{{Sharon}} I hope you have called your DR and made an appointment. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Not sure of your age or circumstances but a lot of what you descibe I feel as well, and the bottom line was that most of what I am feeling has been attributed to my perimeno as well as simple anxiety from feeling overwhelmed by my family life and job. I hate to say this next line, but, 'as we age', we do not process information and stressful situations as well as we did years ago. Especially if there are hormones involved and especially if we are not doing anything for ourselves such as eating healthy and getting daily movement (aka exercise). [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]For me, when I get into a slump (like I am currently in), I will have a moment of clarity during which I can step back and see that I haven't been eating well, sleeping well or getting enough movement. So, I started back on Wellbutrin (I tend to need it in the late winters through early Spring) to first help me get out of my slump, which I am beginning to feel some benefit from. I have started to try and make it a goal to be in bed by 10PM and I've been deligating more at home. My next steps, when time permits and I am up to it, is to incorporate more movement into my daily life. In the meantime I am not worrying too much about what I eat except that I'm trying to steer clear of excess sugar and fats. When I'm taking care of myself, much of my feelings of being overwhelmed and anxiety tend to taper off a bit and I find that I can function better and with more patience.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]When you speak with your DR, be honest about your daily way of living, eating, sleep habits, etc. She may suggest a low dose medication temporarily to simply give you the time you need to get back into the swing of things and care for yourself. Take it one step at a time. Don't be afraid to ask many questions so you can get to the point of feeling okay about possibly taking the right medication for you. And as you know, sometimes the first medication of choice isn't the best so you may have to try something else. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy]Hugs - I sure hope you feel better soon![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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