Posted by KaraS on February 27, 2005, at 14:58:48
In reply to Re: Kara, my turn. How you are doing? » KaraS, posted by TamaraJ on February 27, 2005, at 8:36:32
> Hi,
> -- 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 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.
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.
> -- 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 :-)Yes, that's the plan. I hope to wear her down a bit :)
> -- 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.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.
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.
> -- 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.
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.
> -- 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.
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.
> -- 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.
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.
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.
Talk to you later,
KaraP.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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