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shellyj123


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I haven't been by much the past week or so and for that I apologize.  Reading here or there but struggling again with medical issues, so not here as much as I would like to be.

Last Tuesday I was diagnosed with PTSD as a result of my last surgery.  The Dr prescribed Lexapro for the anxiety and Xanax to help me sleep.  The Lexapro has affected my stomach and the nausea was soooo bad the Dr had to call in ANOTHER RX for that-this med I was to take 8 pills a day for 5 days to clear it up.  There are also some other personal issues I am dealing with, but I am continuing to work the steps and my program.

I struggled with the meds as I REALLY did not want to take anything other than my RLS meds, but the Dr insisted that I needed to sleep, which I did and have done.  I quit taking the Xanax altogether as it left me groggy and was going to quit the Lexapro to but struggled with that decision.....The Dr wants me to stay on it and see how it goes-I don't like the pill as I have seen first hand that withdrawl from it, from many people and it SCARES me.  I also keep telling him REPEATEDLY that I am NOT depressed (I know it is for more than depression but I took Buspar for 12 years for anxiety with no side affects-and really want to go back to that) but he insists that I do not go that route.

Anyway to make a long story short, I prayed for some sort of sign as to which way to go with the taking or the not taking of the meds, and listening to the Dr and got it this am and feel really happy with the end results. 

I realize some of my issues may have had to do with me wanting to control my own medical regimen and that was not in my best interest.  But I also know part of it was self care and wanting what is best and non addictive for my body in the long run.......addiction just plain scares me!!!!! (I wonder why?????LOL)

I love this program-It really does work and it amazes me daily how after practicing the steps over and over they become like second nature.......but I know HP is there to catch me when I trip and fall over my own to feet..........

love and peace
shelly



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¨¨I know HP is there to catch me when I trip and fall over my own to feet..........
So true, but hard to remember sometimes. I hope you're feeling better soon.

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Iamhere


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Hi Shelly - I'm new but wanted to wish you a quick healing!

Thank you for your sharing....I get goosebumps when I hear folks searching for answers from HP and 'getting results'.

Healthy healing to you and a full recovery (Prayers)!!

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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging.  Pause before assuming.  Pause before accusing.  Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret.  ~~~~  Lori Deschene

 

 
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