Posted by TamaraJ on February 27, 2005, at 8:36:32
In reply to Re: Kara, my turn. How you are doing? » TamaraJ, posted by KaraS on February 26, 2005, at 15:04:25
Hi,
I don't expect the tapping to help me get on Zoloft unfortunately. When a medication is causing something it's not a matter of your energy being blocked, so what good could the tapping do? At least that's the way that I'm looking at it. I don't really know if that is the case.
-- You are probably right. I can't see how it would be effective against medication-induced side effects. I guess it might help calm a person down enough to endure the side effects. But, it's unlike to eliminate the side effects.
>>I really wanted to send in a picture of her livingroom. It would win hands down!! It's far uglier than anything I've seen on Oprah. My friend would be extremely upset about it though so I haven't done it. I'll just have to continue with my subtle messages ("Those drapes are atrocious! Please tell me you're not going to put those up in the new house!") :-)
-- Maybe the fact that it is a new place that you both will be moving into will give you a chance to influence the decor a bit and make the place nice and bright. If not, then the subtle hints may sink in one day. Persistence may pay off eventually :-)
I just heard bad news earlier this morning though. The deal is off. The sleezoid realtor accepted a higher offer - and this is after my friend already put money down! That should be illegal but apparently it isn't. My friend is up there at the complex now looking at some more units. It actually may end up better for me as she's now looking at 2 car gargages and one that has a second bedroom with a big walk-in closet. Keep your fingers crossed for us!
-- That is appalling! Had she signed a lease or a contract? Or was it a verbal agreement with a down payment? Either way, it is a pretty sleezy thing to do. It's incredible what some landlords will stoop to. Some people's lack of ethics is astounding at times. Well, I guess unless she is willing to take legal action, I suppose there would be nothing she could do. But, maybe it was meant to be if you guys now have the opportunity for a bigger place, with a better room for you (and a walk-in closet - I would love a walk-in closet!). That would be great! I'll will certainly keep my fingers crossed for you.
>>Yeah, I guess you're right. It's the only way to try to do it. It's overwhelming to me right now because I'm looking at everything that will need to be done. I just can't wait for it to be over though.
-- It is overwhelming when you think of everything that has to be done. I guess if you just made a list of the stuff that needs to be done, it wouldn't all be spinning around in your head as much. Then you can check things off and see yourself making progress. It might minimize the distress a bit. Sometimes just getting our thinking organized so we can prioritize helps calm us down and helps us realize that we can do it - one step, one box at a time.
>>It definitely takes time for them to adjust if your role in the family has changed. I was never really the caretaker in my family. I bet it's hard to be a parent - knowing when to step in and when to step back esp. when you care so much. It's too bad that your mom can't recognize her condition and seek to improve her life but there's even more of a stigma for people in her generation (in terms of how they perceive it).
-- I have always wanted kids, but it scares me that maybe I just wouldn't be good at it. And then there is the whole worry thing. It would probably suck the life right out of me. I would always be worrying about him or her. Maybe I'll just have to marry a guy who already has kids. Then I can be stepmom and maybe there wouldn't be as much pressure.
>>It's so appealing to believe that someone can just wave their hand or say a magical spell and all of our problems will instantly disappear. I would love to experience that kind of miracle for so many reasons. If he helps you, you have to give me his contact info!
-- The first few times I went he used this little pin-prick type needle and pricked my fingers and knuckles (everybody gets their own needle, and you had better not forget it when you show up for a visit). He also does the full accupuncture thing. And, he is cheap - $7 a visit (a couple of times when I went he didn't even charge me and refused to take any money). I'll let you know how it goes once I get started with treatments, and I'll certainly give you his contact info if you want it.
Take care, and talk to you soon.
Tamara
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