The NFC B-Day Chat Thread

[Teila]

The reason we decided on medication for me was that I was so overtired and stressed by that point that I couldn’t absorb the measures the doctor was trying to teach me, Teila. In with all that, I was also taking care of Kendra and then had Katie when they took Kendra to Denver. Until I was more relaxed, nothing they were going to do for me was going to work anyway. I got one month’s worth, but within a couple of weeks I was calmed enough to address what was going on, break it down, and then deal with it. So a prescription of relatively short duration can be helpful if you and your doctor decide that it’s indicated. And I wouldn’t eliminate part of my stressors either - you’ve seen Kendra’s smile! It’s okay to get tired and fed up, even with her from time to time! Oh, and I’m sure the cruise helped, too!

Yeah, I was kidding. The simple fix would to be give up and move but that is not going to happen. I made a commitment and intend to keep it.

Your advice has been heeded and if I need something to take the edge off, I will not resist.

Thank you so very much. Yours and everyone else's support has been awesome and having someone to talk to, invaluable!

 

[Blooie]

It’s what we - and you - do best!

 

[drumstick diva]

BYC is so much more than chickens it's tons of kind people reaching out to help each - wherever they live and whatever they need.

 

[N F C]

BYC is so much more than chickens it's tons of kind people reaching out to help each - wherever they live and whatever they need.

Well said DD

 

[DigMyChicks]

Yes it was before my ice cream addiction. I'm thinking about 1982 because Dr. listened to a lot of kvetching & crying till he decided I was really depressed. What, in a year he realized I wasn't kidding?

I always liked ice cream- had my son in 1985 and no time to think about it. 2003 I did 8 charity walks and bang, one store had Edy's ice cream special $ 1.88 per real HALF Gal. 2 limit. My father and I went around buying 4 (different flavors) at each of 3 other stores in the chain - no joke.

My father loved ice cream but was slow. I was fast. I ate through most of the half gals, before he got to taste them. After that I was hooked for life. I thought after doing charity walks from 5 to 10 K I needed rewards and ice cream was what I wanted.

I guess you could say charity walks and a grocery chain were responsible for my ice cream addiction. I am down pretty much to a pint( from 16.oz to 14 oz.-ice cream new math) and high prices. Just can't afford much anymore. Is it too late to sue them?

Go for it, in today’s world you may win

 

[DigMyChicks]

Good morning all.

 

[N F C]

Good morning all.

Good morning DMC

What's on the schedule for you today?

 

[bruceha2000]

So, the plan is to talk to this guy and as we can not change the current situation, see if there is something I can do to better cope with it and alleviate some stress.

Could be some joint counseling could be helpful. Though if I read the tea leaves properly, it is FIL that is the biggest stressor and I'd bet he wouldn't be amenable. But maybe you and DH can go and figure out a way everyone understands you get to go hide sometimes. And he could MAYBE help with the "Teila won't eat this but too bad" dinner options. Of course that joint counseling won't help at work, you have a stressful job! Hopefully the MH guy has suggestions that will help there.

Are there addiction concerns with "Happy Cappys" @Blooie? I think that would be a potential reason to avoid them.

 

[Blooie]

I honestly don't know, Bruce. I think just about anybody can get addicted to just about any substance (ice cream, anyone?) at any time, but I had no issues with the Happy Cappys. They were prescribed for 3X daily but I didn't take that many a day. I started with one in the morning and one at night, but often would just take one midday when I could feel myself getting super agitated. Some days if I didn't need it, I didn't take it at all - other days I'd take one, and rarely the two.

Now, does that mean someone won't get addicted to them? No, of course not. For me, once I regrouped enough for the relaxation techniques to start making sense and I was able to start using them correctly, the need for the Cappys just disappeared.

 

[Blooie]

Heading to Riverton right after the kids pick up Kendra. I hate this winter traveling, but the Lodge must go on.....and apparently it can't go on without Ken. <sigh> Well, at least there's a margarita (extra salt) and a lobster tail at the casino in it for me tonight - tomorrow I just sit with the other ladies and make small talk. All day. Come on, August 2019!!