Posted by TamaraJ on February 27, 2005, at 18:34:53
In reply to Re: Kara, my turn. How you are doing? » TamaraJ, posted by KaraS on February 27, 2005, at 14:58:48
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> I probably told you already that I did some practicing of the tapping the night before last and the next day no anxiety. I don't know yet if it's related. I'm still VERY skeptical. Time will tell. My friend also promised to try more reiki on me. She's the one I'd be living with so if it helps I'd have my own therapist in-house.-- No, you hadn't told me that. That sounds encouraging. And, it can't hurt to keep trying it - it doesn't cost anything but a bit of time, so there's nothing really to lose. I have to say that when I did my first two sessions with the practioner, and even when I practiced it on my own, I thought I noticed a reduction in my anxiety and anxious thoughts. So, maybe I'll try it again too. Like you, I am always somewhat skeptical about these things. But, we have to take whatever relief we can (even if it is sometimes just placebo). That's what keeps us going.
> Have you read the CES thread yet on the main board? I'm still very interested in learning more about that. You can get your own equipment - it's small and easy to use - kind of like a walkman. It has the potential to hit all transmitters (unlike most meds) but without many side effects. The guy who started the post just purchased one so I will be following his progress closely. I'm pretty sure I read that it is approved in Canada and that you don't need a prescription to order one as you do in the U.S.
-- I started reading the thread and then got distracted. I'll finish reading tonight. That's good news that a prescription is not needed in Canada for the equipment. I am going to look into the cost and decide whether I want to consider pursuing it. I have had a bad day today (actually, it started last night). No real anxiety, but very weepy and despondent. I don't get it. Will I ever be me again? Oh well, maybe I hadn't slept well or something. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.
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> Yes, that's the plan. I hope to wear her down a bit :)
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> Good luck :-) As the saying goes, "The strongest of all warriors are these two - Time and Patience".
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> My friend was trying to buy the house, not rent it. There had been a handshake between the brokers from both sides as well as a verbal agreement. My friend was told to submit the necessary papers with signature and 3% down. When my friend's broker went to hand over the papers and the check (less than 24 hours after the verbal agreement), the broker for the seller said something to the effect of "Sorry, we have since accepted another offer that was higher." Apparently it is legal because they hadn't taken the check yet (as I originally thought) or signed those papers themselves, but it is still very sleazy. I've never heard of such a thing before. My friend doesn't have any recourse.
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-- Regardless, she and her broker should have at least been given the opportunity to counter the other offer. That was very unprofessional of the other broker. Some, I guess, just don't have much integrity.> The second place she has bid on is smaller, only two bedrooms instead of 3 and it is less desirable in other ways. It's also more expensive. The other deal she had was really too good to be true. Oh well, this could end up being really nice as well and this one does have some advantages the first one didn't have.
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-- I hope this one works out. When my brother was house hunting, he went through a similar thing - having to take his second choice. It turned out quite well, and he is very happy with the house that he got (plus it was less expensive, so that was an added bonus). But, he was discouraged and disappointed at first.> Yes, I'll definitely do that. I'm a fanatical list maker. Unfortunately I never get much done besides creating the lists. In this case, though, I would have lots of pressure to get the list completed.
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-- I am the same way! :-) The nice thing about lists is that you don't have to make a complete list right away. You could be sitting there, or having a walk, or be in middle of tapping :-) and think of something you will need to do and just jot it down. Lists are evergreen. So, we don't have to stress ourselves over making a comprehensive list all at once. When my older brother was getting his house ready to sell, I went down to give him a hand for a week (he lives in another city). I spent days stripping wallpaper, cleaning and organizing, etc., on top of looking after his kids while he had an opportunity to take a bit of a break. The last day I was there, I was up for 24 hours straight finishing some painting, etc. Then I made a list of all the things that still had to be done and left it on the coffee table for him. It was funny because he had spent the night at his girlfriends's place and when he got home he came across the list and started hustling around doing the stuff I had listed before he had to take me to the train. I think he was feeling a bit guilty!
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> I know exactly what you mean. I'd be terrified to have children - particularly in the U.S. where crime is a lot higher. My sister has a daughter and she worries so much. On the otherhand, she gets so much joy out of her that it is well worth it. Being a stepmom might work out for you though I think that if you bonded and grew to love the children, you'd worry plenty too.
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-- You are right. It doesn't matter if they are your own, biological kids. Once a bond has been established, the worry and instinct to protect just comes naturally. It's human nature to feel worry about others and feel protective I guess.
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> That's fascinating about the needle pricks. I've never heard of that. How refreshing that he's not in it for the money. That's usually the sign of a true healer. I recently looked into one of the doctors around here who pioneered the brain mapping/BEAM/QEEG diagnostic system. He charged so much for everything - including a $10 fee for prescriptions. That was such a turnoff for me that on top of all of these other huge fees, he felt the need to charge for prescriptions. How petty and money grubbing can you get. I would never go to see this guy based on that alone.
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-- This guy leads a very simple life apparently. He spends a lot of time meditating and he eats minimally but well. He seems to have found peace and harmony which must be such a wonderful thing. He was struck with polio when he was younger (he has a very noticeable limp) and even spent time as a POW, but he has perservered. He's quite an inspiration and very self-less. His brother and sister both work with him, and they as self-less as he is. I know what you mean about the money-grubbers though. I went to a hypnotist years ago who was very expensive and, well, turned out to be a quack. And, to top it off, he was really creepy. He would sometimes go off on a rant about his life (things that I really didn't need to hear or want to hear). After a few visits, I just got so creeped out by him that I didn't go back. It gives me the willies every time I think about it and him.
> Thanks for the offer of the contact info. If things do work out, please send me a babble mail with the info. It might be hard to see him if he's so far away and requires multiple visits though.
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-- I will do that. And, if you decide you want to pursue it, you would certainly have a place to stay here. All are welcome at my home.> Talk to you later,
Tamara
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> P.S. I read on the main board that you're experiencing some nausea from the Provigil. I hope that goes away with time. I used to experience that with the start up of SSRIs but it almost always went away.
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-- I hope it goes away too. I have been experiencing so much nausea over the past year that it is becoming very frustrating and beyond a nuisance. I'll try to go up to 100 mg tomorrow and limit my coffee to one or two cups a day (probably decaf). I am sending my pdoc an e-mail. I had hoped that I would not have to go back to see him this soon. I just don't have it in me to do it. I may give up on him and try the L-Tyrosine again if the nausea continues to be bad. But, I won't give up on it just yet. >
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