Posted by Ilene on April 23, 2004, at 15:22:43
In reply to Re: Working and crying » Ilene, posted by rainyday on April 23, 2004, at 14:00:51
> I started taking yoga at the beginning of this year. I was doing really well (I did my first ever handstand!!!), but, as with all physical activities, I have talked myself out of it for the past 2 weeks.
>That's amazing! You must have a talent for yoga. I am unlikely to ever do a handstand, even if I get back into yoga, because I have hand and arm problems.
I used to swim 2 or 3 times a week to stay in shape. I have problems with my feet, too, so swimming is one of the few aerobic exercises I could do. It was always something of a struggle, because I'm not exactly athletic, but I was proud of myself for doing it. I was getting sicker and sicker--it felt like I was getting the flu every week--and gradually gave it up. The "flu" turned out to be chronic fatigue syndrome. I could probably start exercising again if I kept my heart rate down (sounds like a contradiction, I know) but I'm too depressed to make that commitment.
> I'm just in a blue funk.
>
> Is Klonopin a benzo? My p-doc reluctantly put me on xanax as I have a healthy history of addiction tendencies.
>Yes, Klonopin is a benzo. My p-doc said its addiction potential is over-rated, but I suppose it's still there. It can take the edge off my anxiety. For a while I was taking it every day, but I don't use it quite as often now. I'm not sure if that's a good idea or not.
> Also, I had about a week where I was in a hypomanic state, and this is my crash time. I am grateful for this job, but today it really feels like it is not worth the effort it takes to put in my 8 hours. Not working isn't an option as we have 2 mortgages at the moment.
>Not working is stressful in its own way.
> (It's lovely "talking" with you - you're very compassionate!)Thank you. It's actually a little embarrassing to "hear" that. I have a hard time with compliments.
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