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30
Jul 2010
9:42 AM PDT
   

Anger at Doc

Okay--my endocrinologist tested my kidney function and didn't tell me the results were worse. I'm not a happy camper right now. I'm working on doing more strength training. I've been doing the wii fit for yoga and balance stuff and now I've got resistance bands to add soon for even more.
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29
Jul 2010
8:29 AM PDT
   

News

Well, I'm definitely in full menopause. That may explain my anxiety/anger/depression. I'm also having reduced kidney function again. Sigh.
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28
Jul 2010
7:27 AM PDT
   

Yoga Nidra--Wow!

Got better sleep last night but I woke with a migraine at 4:45 PM. I had downloaded some meditation MP3's last night to help with the sleep issue (but didn't end up using them). After I emailed to say I wasn't going to work, I did the one on Yoga Nidra. I realized when I was about 10 minutes in that the migraine was GONE! So I got up and went to work. Too cool!
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27
Jul 2010
7:35 AM PDT
   

Doing more to make myself feel better

Okay, I bought a wii fit (primarily because of the balance exercises) and I'm going to add resistance band workouts to my routine to cover the strength training. I've been reading more and more about strength training and menopause. I really hope this helps me feel better.
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26
Jul 2010
7:12 AM PDT
   

Good day--bad brain?

So how much of my stuff is menopause related? Still waiting for the blood work to figure out where I am. I'd love to know. Today, I got a lot done but I still felt like I was swimming upstream. I ended up getting caffeine after lunch (but before 3 so...) I also kept my temper when I got into another "but so and so said YOU were going to handle that" conversion. Luckily, I had the email where I said "No, I'm not doing this--I didn't break it! But here's the best way to fix the problem" CYA comes to the rescue again. I hate that feeling that I have to worry about covering my ass all the time...
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25
Jul 2010
7:35 AM PDT
   

Old Friends--same problems

My long ago ex still knows how to push my buttons. I'm dealing with depression/anger/anxiety and attempting to figure it all out. I posted that I was going through Thoughts and Feelings by Matthew McKay and he sent a private message saying this was wrong for me because my main issue is control and trying to control my feelings was a bad idea. Sigh--after 27 years, he can still push the buttons.
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  • Username: puffin902
  • Gender / Age: Female, 62
  • Location: USA - California
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    About Me: I'm a women in her late forties with 3 kids, 2 grandkids, and a great husband. I'm dealing with depression/anxiety/anger right now which is why I'm doing a journal. I also have multiple chronic illnesses.

    Interests: Reading--mysteries, fantasy, science fiction. TV--Science fiction and crime shows.

    Favorite Music: Rock, Ska, folk, and Celtic

    Favorite Movies: The Usual Suspects, Bridget Jones' Diary, Harold and Maude

    Favorite Television: Dexter, Sanctuary, Babylon 5

    Favorite Books: To Kill a Mockingbird, anything by Ngaio Marsh, Agatha Christie, and Dorothy Sayers.