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Kayla
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Posted: Thu Jan 10th, 2008 07:39 am |
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I need some major prayers right now. I don't know what exactly is up with me, but...
I can't concentrate on anything I read, write, or think about. I spend countless hours watching tv or messing around online. I pace because I have nothing to do. I have a constant headache. I can't sleep-- literally (takes me over three hours to fall asleep and I wake up all night/morning). I have the munchies, but I'm not hungry whatsoever. I'm not thinking rationally. I'm extremely irritable. My emotions are freaking hay-wire. I'm having troubles controlling my thoughts, words, and actions.
It's all just going crazy. It's probably due to somesort of cabin-fever or something. I don't know. I just know that I can't get off to school soon enough.
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Ali
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Posted: Thu Jan 10th, 2008 11:07 am |
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{{Kayla}} Let me be the first to welcome you! As a welcome, I've fixed you a nice warm plate of brownies. But in Crazyville, one bite is taken out of each one, just to send you a little more over the edge 
Seriously, I've been feeling a bit like you, too. Nothing seems to be connecting for me. Then someone points it out, and it's like "Oh." I've had this darn cold, though.
Hope your regular schedule gets you back on track!
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David W. Emery
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Posted: Thu Jan 10th, 2008 11:19 am |
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It sounds like anxiety to me, Kayla.
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Posted: Thu Jan 10th, 2008 01:02 pm |
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Are you getting exercise? I assume you are, but thought I'd ask. When my daughter gets like that, she goes out and walks and runs for a couple hours. It helps her.
Lord, as we pray in the consecration of the Holy Eucharist, I ask that you protect Kayla from all anxiety. Bring peace to her soul and joy to her heart. Amen.
This past year has been very anxiety-producing for me and going to Mass helped me immeasurably. The food of God brings strength.
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Posted: Thu Jan 10th, 2008 01:19 pm |
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Kayla, if you are taking any medications, call the pharmacist, describe your symptoms, and inquire about whether anything you are currently taking could account for your symptoms.
Over the years I have seen some bizarre and drastic reactions to medications.
If you're not taking anything at all, you could give up ALL caffeine for a while.
If that's not the answer, I think David is right.
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Posted: Thu Jan 10th, 2008 09:09 pm |
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| Kayla it might be the big change in your schedule between school/classes and home/holidays. Going to bed at different hours and getting up at different hours, no purposeful activities, etc. Once you get back to school and get back on track you may feel better. You are used to being very active, athletic and all, and may need an outlet for your energy. As Jill said, maybe a good jog would help. Also, if you can possibly sit still, or almost still, some time before the Blessed Sacrament should bring you down for awhile! God bless
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Posted: Thu Jan 10th, 2008 09:26 pm |
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Two completely contrasting thoughts come to mind 1) my old psychiatrist used to say "If you think you're going crazy, you probably aren't" and 2) Welcome to the club
Will be praying for you regardless
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Posted: Thu Jan 10th, 2008 10:29 pm |
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| Well, hey, and here I thought that I was the only one having those symptoms! Gosh, maybe I'm not "nuts" after all! It's good to have company, ha, ha! Seriously (I say seriously, however, I have felt like you do from time to time so I do understand), although a visit to your physician for a little check up might be a good idea, I think a the various advice above is good too. Got some wise people here! Another thought occurs to me is the possibility that during this time of year, some people do develop what is called, if memory serves, "seasonal affective disorder" which simply means that they tend to get a bit depressed due to long hours inside, because of the weather, and the shorter hours of daylight. Apparently exposure to bright light, for a while each day, really helps. Not saying that you have seasonal affective disorder, however, I think that everybody benefits from some exposure to sunlight as often as possible each day or, on cloudy days, if you can get to a mall, which usually has bright lights, signs, etc., and just exercise walk around the mall (exercising having been wisely mentioned above) it might help. Hope you get to feeling better and I just offered up a prayer for you too! May God bless you!
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Posted: Fri Jan 11th, 2008 12:31 am |
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| Sounds like generalized anxiety disorder to me Kayla, I am well experienced with it. As we pray in the liturgy "Lord, protect us from all anxiety and from every evil". "Trust in the Lord with all you heart and lean not on your own understanding". Meanwhile, if the symptoms get bad enough and diet and exercise do not help, treatment by a physician is warrented
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Posted: Fri Jan 11th, 2008 01:43 am |
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Thanks folks...
I don't know, I have been exercising pretty regularly (gotta keep in shape, ya know?) and I'm not on any medicine or anything.
Maybe it is something to do with anxiety... When I'm trying to sleep, my mind goes crazy on "day-dream" types of things, where I can kind of control what's going on, but I can't stop them. Always thinking about something.
I hope it goes away when I get to school. This has been at me for over a week now.
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EMarshallBuckles
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Posted: Fri Jan 11th, 2008 03:42 am |
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Many moons ago, way, way back in the day , when I was your age, I was "wondering what I was gonna be", that is, what sort of career I would follow, sometimes wondering where I was going to get money for college and other needs, had health concerns from time to time, didn't feel entirely like and adult and yet was trying to establish and adult relationship with my parents, was concerned about job issues where I was working (in a hospital, caring for patients) and also concerned about the academic demands of my university professors (who tended to feel that students should not be working and should only be taking courses), I was trying to get back and forth from my home to my university, as needed, with not much help, I was dealing with relationships with friends and, at one point, a girlfriend. At that time, the economy was bad and the Vietnam war was winding down but still going on for a while. I knew of many other people, my age, who were in similar situations. There is just a great deal of stress on people your age. Plus, in the early days of this new year, we all are looking forward to the new year, wondering what is to come and students, like you, are looking at a new semester of college work (and from what I recall reading of what you shared of your course schedule, in another thread, seems like I recall that you will have a fairly demanding course load). So certainly I understand how you feel and think that your feelings are normal and to be expected. One thing you have going for you, one wonderful thing, that I did not have at your age is that you have a good faith in God and a good church with which to be involved. You obviously have a good relationship with God and that will make a big difference for you in helping to sustain you. I am sure that you will do well and I know that God is with you to watch over you. May God bless and keep you, may God grant you His peace! Hang in there! 
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Dave Armstrong
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Posted: Fri Jan 11th, 2008 07:46 pm |
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Could be anxiety, or (I always say, because of my advocacy of a natural foods diet) the effects of refined sugar.
At the very least, I would recommend (even if this hadn't occurred at all) a natural B-50 or B-100 supplement (with all 11 B-vitamins), preferably time-released. You should also take a Calcium-Magnesium supplement (preferably 1000 mg Calcium / 400 mg Magnesium). These are both natural tranquilizers (particularly Niacin) and calcium is always good for women. You can get tested for hypoglycemia. My wife and I both have that. You'd get headaches with too much sugar intake and will feel weak and listless when you don't eat frequently enough or don't get enough protein.
If it is truly depression or anxiety you might consider natural supplements for that as well. My wife does this and it has been very successful. I've written about it so that others might possibly benefit from what we have found (we also figured out how to completely stop hot flashes by natural means -- for those of you women out there who are experiencing that). These are real remedies for real conditions. I'm not "unscientific" in the least. It may not work for everyone, but it certainly does for some, anyway, and is relatively inexpensive, with no side effects.
For temporary anxiety, try some chamomile tea or (but it has a terrible flavor!) Valerian Root.
Cabin fever could very well explain it, fully or partially (esp. if this is a new thing for you). I understand that because I work at home and sometimes I have to get out of here and just get some fresh air or do something different.
Just some thoughts and things that have helped my wife and I.
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Posted: Fri Jan 11th, 2008 11:47 pm |
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Kayla wrote: I need some major prayers right now. I don't know what exactly is up with me, but...
I can't concentrate on anything I read, write, or think about. I spend countless hours watching tv or messing around online. I pace because I have nothing to do. I have a constant headache. I can't sleep-- literally (takes me over three hours to fall asleep and I wake up all night/morning). I have the munchies, but I'm not hungry whatsoever. I'm not thinking rationally. I'm extremely irritable. My emotions are freaking hay-wire. I'm having troubles controlling my thoughts, words, and actions.
It's all just going crazy. It's probably due to somesort of cabin-fever or something. I don't know. I just know that I can't get off to school soon enough.
i so understand what you are going through. if there is unforgiveness take care of that immediatly. praying the rosary with the stations of the cross. pray the rosary in the morning and night. also talk to the Lord about your feelings. go to confession, talk to the priest. believe it will work. and spend time alone with the Lord. you can also find catholic charities where you can help others and keep you occupied. may the Lord shine his light on you. keep you safe throught this time of turmoil.
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Posted: Sat Jan 12th, 2008 12:53 am |
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Kayla wrote: It's all just going crazy. It's probably due to somesort of cabin-fever or something. I don't know. I just know that I can't get off to school soon enough.
I think it's pretty simple. We all crave normalcy. Your school has become "normal". We don’t like disruption. What had been normal for you in the past is now disruption. You want to get back to "normal". You want the equilibrium in your life to be reestablished. There is nothing wrong with that. We all feel the same way. We crave what we are accustomed to, and rebel at anything that upsets our routine. It's the way God made us.
The best thing you can do is simply step back and absorb the chaos around you while you can. When you return to school life will return to normal. Meanwhile, enjoy the chaos. God is presenting you with options and you get to choose which ones will become a permanent part of your life.
Welcome to the world of adulthood. Someday you will look back and wish you had never had to confront that choice.
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Posted: Sat Jan 12th, 2008 01:02 am |
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Kayla, Check out if you have unknown food allergies. Allergies can make you feel real funny and cause terrible headaches.
MSG can keep me up all night. MSG is also known as "natural flavors" or "hydrolyzed protein" and other kinds of sneaky names.
My headaches were alleviated when I stopped eating anything with calcium – no cheese or dairy or sour cream or anything like that. Now I can tolerate some of that but I have to be careful as to the types.
And nightshades make my joints ache terribly – my hands were almost crippled in pain and swelling until I stopped eating eggplant, green peppers, tomatoes, potatoes and all of that family. I can now tolerate a few things but am very sensitive to certain ones still.
Also a sluggish liver can contribute to anxiety! Foods that help stimulate the liver enzymes are bitter foods [always reminds me of the bitter herbs the Jews have at Passover]. Foods such as beets, radishes, and artichokes will help stimulate the liver. As long as you don't have liver disease, just give these a try and see if your symptoms are alleviated.
I am reticent to offer this advice, since the best thing for you would be to find an allergist or a Naturopath to get personalized help - Without understanding all your symptoms, this is only a guess.
Having suffered for a few years with feeling awful, I have read up for about 3 years on all kinds of stuff, interviewed friends and medical professionals. Most doctors are unhelpful in diagnosing non-crisis ailments so I simply went at it on my own - successfully I might add! Thank God!
And seconding Dave's advice, yes Valerian is wonderful. Chamomile works too but it also has a diuretic affect that wakes me up at night and sends me to the bathroom. Dave also might be right about the Magnesium and B deficiency - that is a common cause of many symptoms [its actually an imbalance of the whole electrolyte, trace nutrients thing]. I take a tiny bit of Epsom salts to alleviate Mg deficiency. Make sure you drink enough water and take high doses of Vitamin C along with this. You'll love this tidbit - maladsorption of nutrients can be due to a sluggish colon. Alleviating THAT is a complex subject too much for this post.
I hope something in these posts help you dear! I've said a prayer for ya!
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Posted: Mon Jan 14th, 2008 06:26 pm |
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| Are you feeling any better, Kayla?
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Posted: Mon Jan 14th, 2008 06:31 pm |
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Dave Armstrong wrote: Are you feeling any better, Kayla?
Doubtful after her "pleasant" surprise! See her post in Fellowship Hall!
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Posted: Mon Jan 14th, 2008 06:32 pm |
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Dave Armstrong wrote: Are you feeling any better, Kayla?
No! She has mice, did you read her other post? Poor Kayla 
Snakes eat mice. Just sayin'.
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CajunRick wrote: Dave Armstrong wrote: Are you feeling any better, Kayla?
Doubtful after her "pleasant" surprise! See her post in Fellowship Hall!
Jinx! ROFLOL, we posted at the same time.
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| Kayla, when you get tired of the snakes, Rick has an alligator you could borrow.
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Posted: Mon Jan 14th, 2008 10:01 pm |
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Hi, Kayla,
I hope you are doing much better....I'm not a doctor but it sounds like anxiety/depression....don't let that word scare you....with Christmas, school, etc. your brain chemistry is out of wack perhaps...go to your doctor and explain the symptoms....it also could be Seasonal Affective Disorder which is a hybrid of Depressive illness. It occurs for me every winter when the sun is not bright enough....tons of people have it. Don't feel like you are unusual.
Go to a trusted doctor and explain your symptons to him/her. Good luck....take care of yourself i.e. eat good foods, avoid caffeine, alcohol, exercise, etc. a good website is the Midwest Center for Stress/Anxiety. Do a Google search....they have helped me tremendously!
Get a good cat to rid yourself of the mouse problem - if you can! Or set traps for the mice...it's kind of gross to find them though! You will be in my prayers....
God bless you!
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I find a pint of Guinness does the trick for me I use to get killer headaches stress can make you very ill maybe you need to take a bit of time out everyday just to relax.
Don't drink and drive and never drink if your underage its the law!
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