The Prodigal Z Girl Returns to the Boards ...

Hi folks ... I was doing REAL well there for a few weeks and now am having total crying spells/sadness every single frickin' evening. I think the Z is wearing off by the afternoon (I take 25mg at 5 pm). So the doc says to up it to 50mg. And of course with that, all the crappy side effects are back. Dear Lord. What a train ride ...

I also think the Z is bringing up soooooo many sad old memories; isn't that weird? I've read about people feeling numb, but not about feeling MORE. Gosh, I am so weird.

I think maybe it's get a talk therapist time again. Bletch.

punk4rock ... yeah, hurling and queasy feelings are part of this train ride. They will go away. At least, you're well eough to go to the store. I couldn't even do that the first few days. Hang in there and WELCOME!

riel _ I love your avatar; it's so pretty. Re: partner support. I don't know how my poor BF does it; we're in a long time relationship and he has the patience of a saint. I tell him and my adult daughter about my meds, but no one else. Cause I still feel like somehow it's a weakness and I get embarrassed. And yes, lethargy was a big thing too. How long did you do 25 before going to 50? That's where I am now (just up to 50) and I'm freaked out it's going to be side effects hell.

starr ... I did have start up headahces the first two weeks. hang in there. 3 Advil usually knocked them out. Of course, they are back now that I upped my dosage. They tend to come on in the afternoon with me.

yoshi ... houseguest?!?! with the FLU yet!! You are a wonder woman. I think there should be an quarantine ward on this train. I admire your stamina.

clustered ... love the Connex joke.

darc ... welcome back, glad to hear you're doing okay. You rock.

Joyce .. you poor, dear heart. You have been thru such a hard time when your gut tells you one thing about the Z and your doc says something else. Maybe like the others say, you have to try another med. My warmest thoughts are with you.

Tink ... blurry vision? Heck, yes. But moving would give me blurry vision even if I didn't take Z! Deep breaths is right. I hate change. Even good change. That's how weird I am. I have moved every two years for the past 6 and it freaks me out every time, although once I'm nested in the new place, I always feel better.

Ali ... saying prayers for the flu scare and your daughter. Hope she's okay.

Love to all, and once again, thanks for your support. This resurgence of side effects is so hard to take alone. I need you guys more than ever.

xoxox

Nicotine craving gave me the will power...
From what I've heard I doubt I will be able to go out over the next few days...

Welcome back and nice to meet you :)
Maybe you should talk to your doctor if Z's pooped out.
If you think it's just a resurgence of feelings from the past talk to someone... :)
I hate talking also but I'm gonna try and find someone :)

Stay strong BellaRoma

*hugs*

Welcome back Bella Roma!

Well, I finally listened very well to my gut feeling. Off the zoloft and back on Effexor but just at 37.5mg. Doing GREAT! I feel like I have my mind back!
Only thing I am worried and will see what happen is the side effects with the palpitations and allergies and my thyroide glande. But when I was put back on in February I think they had put me back on 75mg and it was too strong. Its hard to tell at this point but I just know I already feel sooooooooooooooooooooooo much better! I have been on and off meds for 7 years, Effexor being the one I was on the longest. No other meds worked for me. Maybe it wont give me the same problems than before. I cross my fingers real hard cause its the only med that do work for me and make me feel like myself and alive!!

BUT, I will still be around this place. Zoloft or no zoloft, the people here are wonderful and supportive and I love them dearly...but they already know that


Joyce

Joyce:
Glad to hear you're feeling better.
I hope it continues. :)
You'll always have us guys :)

Thank you punk4rock oh and to the Z-train

Its only the 1st day back so my enthusiasm might be a bit too early but i'm hopeful.
Only thing to check is really my thyroide gland but I have just read at the effexor forum that its something that can happen with the effexor but i think its manageable. I'm waiting for a response there.


Joyce

Yay. Joyce. I am SOOO glad to hear you're feeling better.

And, yes, punk, I am in constant contact with my pdoc. He's great at talking to me via phone between our monthly visits.

But I'm making a talk therapist appt today.

Hang tight, everyone.

Thank you Bella Roma! I'm happy too

I'm going to see David in 1 week and frankly I was getting even more depressed with the way I was feeling as I knew I was not going to be doing better and so would of not enjoy seeing him

Now, I am sooo hopeful.


Joyce

Bella
The Prodigal Z Girl Returns to the Boards ...


I miss my low dose buddy...but, I guess you are going up on me! That's ok Joyce is coming back down! The train ride continues...

I just laid the two bad kids down for a nap. Actually my son is the bad one. He tries to show off when he gets company. I tried to take a bath this morning and left him and her in his room, to hear giggling and jumping. I yelled for him to come to the bathroom. He walked in then she walked in then the dog walked in. He had chocolate milk all over his shirt. I asked him what happened. He said I dunno. Then I looked at the dog which was covered in chocolate milk! He had shook up his sippy cup all over Deeds! I dreaded getting out of the tub to go in his room, but it wasn't that bad. Just some milk on the floor. I had to laugh. Deeds had chocolate milk all over his face and he was trying to lick it off! Oh, well, it was a good laugh, something to keep me busy and my mind off of things!

Anyone else having, well, lets see, *blush* constipation with the zoloft? And other intestional issues... I have never had it in my life, but when I was pregnant and I have it now.

I will check back in today. The bad son isn't napping and doesn't have the issue I was just talking about.

(((yoshi)))

That story is so cute. I love kids to death. Especially when it's completely obvious how/what they did and the ever classic "I don't know" is so tactfully utilized. I love it!

I'm feeling good today. Still house hunting. Me and Tera went today and looked at a house I really like and she likes it too. I'll likely be putting in an offer if the owner is willing to do some clean up in the basement. There is a bit of water leaking and it needs a good clean and scrub to get rid of some mildew. Other then that, it's move in ready. Needs some updating, but I can do that. It's got a TON of potential to be a beautiful house so I hope we can get it.

I'm pretty relaxed today. Not feeling tired nor anxious. Just right in the middle and it feels good. Not looking forward to work today but at least I get a short day since I stayed after late on Tuesday. Always nice to get out early on a Friday. Looking forward to the weekend too.

Hugs to all!

(((joyce)))

I'm so glad you are feeling better and are on the road to feeling better!!

My fingers and toes are crossed for you!!!!

And you better not go anywhere! We still need you here!!!

As for me. Got the keys yesterday!!! The apt is still not finished and ready for us to move in yet, but she said it would be tomorrow which is fine cause that's when I'm moving all my furniture in anyway. Going to night to pick up some more things from Ikea and get my paints!!!!

Feeling VERY ANXIOUS today. Not sure if it's about the move or the MASSIVe fight I had with my bf last night. I hate fights, I'm the kind of person that wants to deal with it right away and make up and he isn't so it's frustrating. And of course my meds have to come up in the fight and MI. So not a good day for Tink. I guess everyday can't be good.


TINK

Tink: Sorry to hear about the fight :( I hope you can resolve it and that the move goes well :)

Talking to a friend at the moment about my stuff and I feel the best I have all day, not that tired and queasyness has subsided for now :D
I really do think I should open up more to people...

(((Tink))))

Man! They dont want to talk while we want to do the exact opposite.
Let the dust fall sweetie. When man are like that, the more we push the more they got into their shell. It really is the way they are. I know its tough but try to remember he will talk when he feels ready. I know its frustrating

Well, its great that you are going to Ikea. I LOVE that place!
Have fun shopping! Its going to help you feel better i'm sure

I'm sorry your boyfriend seems to have a tough time dealing with your MI. He needs to educate himself. I would tell him that. It can be hard for those around us too u know. I know my kids had a tough time dealing with me when I first got sick. For them it was like 'where the heck our mom went?'
They came to understand but to a certain degree. Its tough for someone, no matter how much they love us to really dig it unless they've been through it themselves.

As for me, yeah i'm sticking around. Like I said it doesnt matter which meds we are on, we all have the same disorder or similar disorders and also we have bonded.

Love you!

Joyce

p.s. I got news from the woman who is going to see David's show too. She wasnt sure but now is going. She got front row tickets!!!!!!! But going with her daughter. So , I think she might get me to go in the front with her. Please, dear lord, tell her to get me in the front with her!
I mentioned to her I had seats a bit far although not that far and she said not to worry that I would probably be able to go close to the stage and shake his hands. OMG! This better be for real!

Well, increased anxiety is something that often happens when starting zoloft or increasing the dose. I'm sure the "paranoid" feelings are coming from that. Sorry about the queasy tummy. I lost thirty pounds from the time my anxiety and depression went bonkers until about eight weeks on the zoloft. (my anxiety and depression were REALLY bad by the time I started the zoloft. I had already failed two other AD's) It will balance out. Hang in there. We're all here for ya!

Thanks :) I'm glad I haven't actually vomited (famous last words?)
I got the occasional attack of paranoia before but not bad.
Thanks for the support

((((Joyce)))) I'm also keeping my fingers and toes crossed that the effexor does wonders for you. I've really been thinking of going back to paxil, but just can't seem to get anywhere with the new psychiatrist. It's a teleconferencing setup and I need to find someone who can be available more consistently. I really liked him when I talked to him the first time, but my counselor is the one setting up my appointments and she's really a scatterbrain (even compared to me!)

(((Tink))) I'm sorry to hear about the fight with your boyfriend. It's so important to have someone that understands and accepts your mental illness and can be a support for you. It's not like you aren't trying to get better. I have always been open and honest with others about my anxiety disorder, and it's funny how many of them act like they've never heard me talk about it before. Now that I'm thinking I might be bipolar, I'm really worried that the newer folks (who didn't know me before I fell apart) will judge me by my current state, not by who I really am (or was). It's been so long since all this started, it's hard to remember who I was.

Welcome back, Bella! It's good to hear from you. Here's hoping that the increase in the zoloft will kick in soon and you'll be back on top again. I understand how it feels to have good days, or weeks, and then kit rock bottom again. it really stinks! I've been having an ok week, but weekends are really hard for me to get through, so I'm having that anticipatory anxiety. I used to sleep a ton on the weekends, but now I can't sleep in because I wake up early every morning and I can't take a nap because I wake up in a panic.

I'm such a mess.

Luv you guys.

Ali

I love you guys ...

Wow ... seems to be a couple of "movers" on the Z train ... you seem to be handling it well. Like I said, I've always found moving hard. Darc, good luck on the house. Buyer's market, huh?

We'll see how this in crease goes for me; actually only took it up to 37.5mg ...Bella Roma wasn't built in a day ... thanks for the welsome back .. xoxox

*urgh* need to vent.
Feel ill again... keep thinking I want to vomit... :(
Can't sleep.
Is this common with Zoloft? I was exhausted yesterday had like 3 cups of strong coffee just to stay awake. Haven't had a drop today because of my stomach...

I am just now getting where I can sleep through the night without waking up early and not being able to go back asleep without taking xanax. It is strange. I makes you totally exhausted but can't sleep, but so did the anxiety, so it was both working against me! I am taking it for both...the anxiety came first then the depression so it seems..its the chicken and egg effect.

I would eat and in the middle of the meal totally loose my appetite or want to vomit. It is ashame a drug make us go through all these things in order to feel better. Hang in there, your body will adjust, trust all us train riders! Don't get upset, there are derailments, but you have to get back on the tracks!

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(((yoshi)))
Hi Darcness,

I see you are in Michigan. I heard it was getting chilly there. I have a friend on facebook that is org from there and moved to Louisiana for a while and moved back. I told him we are having nice weather this week, in the 80's. He said yeah, after the rest of the year in the 150's. LOL The weather here does suck. You really can't walk outside without sweating your butt off, it is horrible.

Anyhow, good luck on the house! That can be stressful. We built our house about 5 years ago. We were the general contractors. We are happy to say we did everything except the air, concrete, and siding. We saved about 45,000. We refinanced a couple of months ago to a 15 year at 4.5. I was excited, it only brought our note up 149 a month to cut off 15 years. Hopefully they will fix all the basement problems for you. I think basements are neat, we can't have any here! LOL

I hope your wife if well also. I have read all your posts on the z train about her and never commented. My son had a seizure when he was 13 months old and I will never forget it. He only had a febrile seizure but it scared the crap out of me. I drove while my mom held him to met the ambulance. We did all the wrong things during a seizure. We didn't lay him down my mom held him tight and rocked him and tried to comfort him. It was pitaful. After the seizure he made a horrible noise and whined and went limp. He was and is a healthy child. This was his 2nd fever at 13 months and I guess his body didn't know how to fight it. The doctors said it shouldn't ever happen again and I pray that it doesn't. I found out my husband had one at the same age too and never had anymore. It was scary though, his whole body shook and he had foam coming out of his mouth. It broke me heart, but I held on until I met the ambulance and then broke down and cryied while my father drove behind the ambulance. I couldn't sleep that night at all, worried to death it was gonna happen again. It seems like yesterday. I couldn't imagine how strong you and your wife are to go through seizures. I could barely handle the one.

I am happy to say no more kid stories today. We ALL had a nap after that!!! It felt great. I haven't had a nap in a while. I guess it is the sinus issues and the kids that had me worn out. It felt nice to rest. With my anxiety, I can't ever rest or nap, I am wired all day and hit bottom in the evenigs. The zoloft has def taken most of that away now.

Take care and goodnite all passengers. May peace be with you all somewhere in the distant future.

I just wanted to comment before I went to bed...I finally got a picture to upload and I am a junior member, not a newbie any longer!!!!!!

Yay for being a junior member!!

I used to get really bad in the evening because of all the times I woke up with panic attacks, but then I had the terrible anxiety that lasted night and day. I got onto a med schedule that allows me to sleep at night, even though I still wake up early. Now I actually do better in the evening than I do during the day. I'm really looking forward to the day when I can take a nap again without waking up in a panic.

Yoshi, how 'bout you come out and build an add-on to my house. I need an "apartment" for my autistic kiddo.

Punk4rock, I had quite a bit of nausea when I started the zoloft. Part of it was because my anxiety was so severe, part from the medication itself. Just follow your stomach's cues. I know there were days when all I could do was drink Gatorade and my husband would make me jello because it felt like everything else just got stuck halfway down. I also noticed that if I took the zoloft at night, by evening, I was hungry and could catch up on my eating. that may not work for you if it gives you insomnia, but I'm on a couple meds for sleep anyway. Hang in there, the side effects don't last the same for everyone.

Well, sweet dreams everybody.

Ali

Managed to get 3 hours sleep, I kept my phone on for a mate in case he couldn't get to sleep and got woken by a very drunken person who I've met once... *sigh*
Am going to try my best to get back sleep...
May not be able to post for a day or two. :(
Stay strong you guys :)

Drunk dialing for the loss!

I'm doing pretty good tonight. Talking with Tink on MSN and enjoying a lazy evening at home with the wife.

(((DARC)))

Talking with you too buddy!!! Pumped for tomorrow!!! Still packing!!!! I didn't think I had this much stuff!! Lets hope tomorrow there is no anxiety!


Nighty nite everyone!!

Tink

Tink: I think it's kind of amusing how much stuff we didn't know we have when we move
I hope the move goes well :D

(((Punk)))

No kidding!! Well I'm up early starting my BIG day! Worked things out with the bf so that's a relief!
We are off to Ikea now to get some things and then it's off to pack up some boxes. No anxiety as of yet, couldn't sleep well last night cause I was excited! I'm used to just not being able to sleep cause of my mind racing, so this was a nice change. Hope you are doing well and I'll talk to you all soon!!!!



TINK

Sigh...

Watching this Michigan vs. Michigan State game and getting so mad. Michigan hasn't shown up at ALL today. The defense has played great but the offense is non-existent. Why do I get so angered by these games?

Overall I'm doing good though. Just frustrated by this game, which is normal for me.

Hi Everyone,

I have that muscle weakness crap again today. I thought it was only related to upping my dose, but it seems to be a problem. I feel like my legs and arms don't work sometimes. It really bothers me , but I don't won't to swtich drugs though. It works for me mentally, but it seems to be bothering me physically.

Ali or Joyce, have you guys had any lately? I don't remember who was having them with me?

Ali, we closed in our back porch last year to make our two other bedrooms larger. It ended up being 2600 to do it and we added around 200sq ft to our house. Wish we were closer to you and we would def help. My husband also paints cars too LOL! (on the side) he is great at that also. He is a jack of all trades. Everyone comes to him with there problems. It is nice to have a husband that can fix stuff, especially stuff I break! I am good at breaking stuff!

I did go to a parade this morning in the next town. It is the fair parade and it had cars and horses. We took three kids this time. From 2 to 5. They caught tons of candy and had a good time then we took them to the park to wear their little butts out, then subway to eat and home. Are they worn out? NOOOOO. They are now inside running and fighting. He hit me or they are throwing stuff...It looks like nap time soon!

WOOOWWWW TINK!! I just noticed we have the same birthday! I am just a bit older!

Yoshi .. I've had the funny leg thing this week since I upped the dose 12.5mg.

Noodle legs I call it.

Wow, there went a lost whole page. My son touched a key!!!

Thank you. I woke up this morning with a sore muscle from the top of my leg to my knee. I got up and ate a banana. I find when I eat a banana every morning I don't have these problems. But, I was recently told bananas cause constipation, so I can't win for losing.

I went to my brother in laws surprise 40 bday party. I took a half a xanax before I went and was afraid to drink anything. I ended up getting a mudslide and only drank a quarter of it. I am not sure how the xanax would mix and I usually don't drink. I guess I was causually holding it trying not to look my age. LOL! I ending up giving it to my cousin who babysit when I got home.

I find it funny, that I ran into a couple of friends that told me about there problems. One told me she was having marriage problems and started taking lexapro and xanax and was afraid to drink too. Another friend had brain surgery, non malignant, but she did have a stroke during the surgery and recovered almost 100% from it. She told me she had to take 3mg of xanax a day to cope afterwards. If you have a problem with anxiety, I find people love to talk about it with you. So, I was working the party talking about MI. I have no life!!! Oh, my friend that is a nurse said the xanax would only make me sleepier, not to worry she had all her supplies in her car! I love nurse friends! They are always prepared for anything.


I woke up this morning feeling great though. Yesterday I woke up with anxiety and had the jelly legs. It makes my day horrible when I get them. I have instant anxiety. I guess not knowing why I am still have them and if they are going to go away. I won't to get out and do things, but how can you when your legs feel like they could fall out below you. Hopefully today will be a xanax free day! I still didn't feel bad for taking my two havles. Sometimes S@%t happens.

Happy Sunday to everyone. I am hoping for a good week ahead of us. My son wants me to put a emoticon, so here goes! He liked that one! and this one, he says a hart! He sounds like he is from Boston when he says it! I love it! Poor thing hope he doesn't get the Southern slang! That is good!

((((Yoshi)))) Yep, I'm still having physical symptoms. I'm really torn because I, too, feel mentally better. My depression is much better and anxiety about 80 percent better (depending on the day). I don't understand why I'm still having "side effects" either. I still wake up restless every morning, and my legs are tired and stiff (probably because I've been tense in my sleep), I'm also still having the tingly skin and twitchy head. I can't tell whether all this is from hormones, tolerance/withdrawal issues from the ativan, the anxiety itself? Weekends are still rough for me, especially like today when we've got nothing to do. Everybody in the house has the flu but me, so we had to stay home from church.

I wish my husband was handy with things, but he's more of an academic smart kind of guy. When we turned my dining room into a bedroom for my youngest, we had to ask my father-in-law to come down and help. I really, really wish we could add onto our house for my autistic kids, and possibly my autistic brother (or my possibly autistic brother). What a family, we've got some serious MI alphabet soup going on. If the economy ever turns around and my husband can find a job, we may be able to move into a bigger house, but I don't know if they build "single" family houses that big! I'm going to need the Adams family's house. LOL

Hey Tink, how's the moving going? I guess everybody's busy today. Too busy for posting.

(((ali)))

I'm here. I was out most of the day with friends and just got a chance to hop on. I'm having a little bit of anxiety myself today. I always seem to when I don't have much to do and I'm just sitting around, thinking about things. If I keep my mind occupied, I'm usually ok though. I just wish I could sit down and relax some times. It sucks not really being able to. Perhaps I'll just take a Xanax today so I can sit around the rest of the evening and enjoy it with my wife. Can't be any harm in that, especially since I haven't had to take one in a long time. I think I'm going on close to a month now since the last time I needed it. Yay for me!

Sounds like you've got quite a handful with the family. I think any one in your shoes would have a bit of anxiety, so don't feel bad. Just keep on taking it day by day and doing what you need to so you can get well again.

Man I can't stop yawning. I'm tired but at the same time I'm a bit anxious. I hate that feeling...

I've never posted on this thread. I really don't know what to say here, haha. I do take Zoloft.

For almost two weeks now, I've been experiencing debilitating depression, complete with almost suicidal despair. From talking with my therapist, I've discovered that the Zoloft only helps me in a minuscule amount (like I've got 80% of the problems I would've had without it). The Zoloft does wonders for my social anxiety, however, though I still experience intense social anxiety as well. I wonder if I need a higher dose? Or a different medication altogether?

I don't know. I just thought I'd say something about my experience with Zoloft here.

This post has been edited by AngelOfTheMoor: Oct 4 2009, 05:46 PM

Ali,
I didn't realize you had the flu in your family too. My house has smelled like green apple lysol for days now. Hopefully us MI people are getting a break for once with the flu!

Bella said she was having the muscle issues too, so it has to be the zoloft. I am pretty sure I read somewhere that ssris deplete some of our nutrients. I am thinking of buying potassium or mag supplements. I just need to find out which ones I need. Are you still taking alot of the ativan? Is it just as addictive as xanax? Our friend that has his NP clinic in the next town came by today while my husband changed a carb on his 4 wheeler and told us some stories of the clinic. One I found interesting...A lady came in upset and he presribed her xanax and she came back in and said it was wearing off, so he prescribed her the extended release. He got two phone calls one from her dad and one from a co worker concerned with her behavior and slurred speech. She came back in that day for more. He said she was addicted in 2 weeks. She had taken 120 xanax in that time frame! He would not prescribe her anymore and told her to take the ad he had given her. He said people can get addicted to it fast. I think someone people just have that addictive gene. My mother always worried that we would have alcohlic issues if we drank because of our grandfather being an alcholic and dying at the age of 35 from a massive heart attack. I think all of us on here are soo worried about the addiction that we wouldn't have that problem. I even had a scrip that I gave back to my doctor that I hadn't filled yet.


I had felt a little depressed today, but I think it was due to the nonstop rain today. I did watch the saints! They won!

(((Yoshi))) How are you today? Strangely enough, I'm feeling a bit down today myself even though it hasn't rained here in weeks. Maybe I'm just tired from everybody being sick. It's really not easy for me to keep up with any kind of housework right now and my DH is not feeling well. At least the house isn't a health hazard, just a mess.

As for the ativan being addictive, I don't think they've invented a benzodiazipine that didn't have an addictive potential. I've heard that xanax is the most addictive, but who knows. I can't really take xanax or klonopin without getting sleepy and I can't function at work or at home if I'm sleepy. I haven't increased my dose of ativan in months: still taking 1/2 mg in the morning and afternoon and 1 mg at night, but I think my body has developed a tolerance and physical dependence. So, unless I increase the dose, I'll have withdrawal symptoms between doses. I don't know that everyone has these issues with ativan taken regularly. I've seen lots of posts from people taking klonopin that say they've never had to increase their dose and have taken it for years. My body is apparently not put together that way because I was on klonopin years ago and it only worked for a month before I started having panic attacks again. At some point, I was put on desipramine and I weaned off the klonopin. (I had been taking it exactly as prescribed and even cutting the tablet as small as I possibly could, I still had some nasty withdrawal.) MI stinks.

(((Darc))) Thanks for the encouragement. I know I've been more worried about my family lately, which probably contributed alot to my recent bout of panic and anxiety. My kids are getting older and my brother isn't doing so well. I'm not ready to take care of everything and everybody in the family, but my mother isn't coping very well, either. I don't know what to do.

Anybody seen Tink?

Welcome, Angel, you've found the right spot for some support. I'm sorry to hear you're having such a rough time. How long have you been taking the zoloft? It took eight weeks on my current dose (100 mg) to start feeling better, and I still have ups and downs. Feeling especially mopey today and I'm hoping it will get better by this evening. if you're just starting the zoloft, or just increasing the dose, it's not uncommon for the depression or anxiety to get worse for a while. I don't understand the concept of a med that makes us feel worse before we feel better, but, there it is.

Hang in there, we're here for ya.

Ali,
I think our bodies doesn't like stress at this point! LOL We should all move to a paradise island with no stress! Xanax does make me sleepy, that is why I only take the 1/2 of the .25mg. It just takes a little edge off. I have never had to take one under my tonque though, THANK GOD! I will take the .50 at night if needed. I will say this, my sleep is still improving! I sleep last night exceopt for the boom boom (my son calls it). The weather was HORRIBLE! I haven't had a night where I have woke up and can't go right back to sleep. I haven't taken anything to sleep in a week or more either. I just was anxious and depressed yesterday and a little today(with a pulled muscle and upset stomach,which could be a virus or nerves, probably the latter). Maybe it was the 4 kids at one time this weekend! I talked to a friend at work that has anxiety and she said she thought our muscle issues was just anxiety from being tensed up all the time...who knows...Poor thing, she had to drive to New Orleans last week and when she got back on the spillway going home cried until she got home. Her daughter had to go to childrens hospital to get her broke arm set. I told her I would have too, if I had to go to NOLA. New Orleans is crazy and so bad now after Katrina. Crime was always bad, but worse now and alot of the NOLA folks moved up towards us and the crime has gone up dramatically. Baton Rouge is seeing a lot of it, especially murders. Sorry, I went off on a tangent!

I guess Tink is still moving! Everyone is moving now! Darceness is about to move if he gets the house. That would def bring on the anxiety for me. I will pray for you movers!

I was waiting for someone to post to chat some today. My boss left for a meeting and we have play time!

Take care everyone!

Angel,
Ali summed it up! Welcome and we hope you feel better soon!