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Posted by Dinah on September 2, 2007, at 19:56:17
I have to of course.
But too many inputs, too much overstimulation. I'm overwhelmed and I can't escape.
Posted by seldomseen on September 2, 2007, at 20:04:52
In reply to I just can't take it., posted by Dinah on September 2, 2007, at 19:56:17
you can come stay with me (Bring the puppy - unless that is the source of trouble) until I get fired.
We can sit and stare for a while.
Posted by Phillipa on September 2, 2007, at 20:33:13
In reply to Re: I just can't take it., posted by seldomseen on September 2, 2007, at 20:04:52
Dinah work, animals, or family? Phillipa
Posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on September 2, 2007, at 20:41:39
In reply to I just can't take it., posted by Dinah on September 2, 2007, at 19:56:17
> I have to of course.
>
> But too many inputs, too much overstimulation. I'm overwhelmed and I can't escape.Dinah..
Let's go into hiding. Hah. Bring family and close friends only. My rocketship is ready to depart. I wonder if there is somewhere you can 'trade in' this life..heh. Well, no, actually because this life contains people I love so dearly, and I am blessed in many ways. I just don't like it when things go "changing". Ya, I sound like a fool.
Jay
Posted by muffled on September 2, 2007, at 22:28:17
In reply to Re: I just can't take it. » Dinah, posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on September 2, 2007, at 20:41:39
Its VERY low stimulation, thats what I like about it.
Not too cold, not too hot, not too wet, not too dry, mostly its pitch black, so no visual stimulation, and it VERY, VERY safe, the entry is guarded, so its a good quiet place to go.
Hope you can chill some Dinah.
Hope its not babblestuff thats getting you down.
Muffled
Posted by Dinah on September 3, 2007, at 8:19:44
In reply to I just can't take it., posted by Dinah on September 2, 2007, at 19:56:17
Mostly puppy I guess. Not all directly. He's a bundle of energy, and the vet says not to take him for walks until he gets his entire set of shots. Fetch and chase games in the yard only take him so far.
But also I've had a headache for the last few days. It's not an awful one, but every sound is magnified, every light is brighter. And our yard is full of light shifting through trees. Our house is full of sounds. The computer screen is shimmering. If my headache would just go away, everything might seem normal again, instead of like Wonderland.
Your cave sounds perfect, Muffled. I hid by taking a bath with the shower doors closed, but your cave sounds much better.
I'm really annoyed with myself for overestimating how normal I am.
Posted by Honore on September 3, 2007, at 9:24:33
In reply to Re: I just can't take it., posted by Dinah on September 3, 2007, at 8:19:44
Please please check your blood sugar regularly. I'm concerned about the diabetes if you're having so many headaches.
Maybe you need a vacation in Vermont. It's awfully relaxing, even for an anti-vacation freak like me.
(((Dinah)))Honore
Posted by Dinah on September 3, 2007, at 11:32:37
In reply to Re: I just can't take it., posted by Honore on September 3, 2007, at 9:24:33
The headaches came before the diabetes. And unfortunately they become a cycle. Triggers cause headaches. Headaches make all the triggers seem bigger.
I think the diabetes is under control. My doctor was really pleased with me I think. My blood pressure was 110/65, and my weight is at least on the way down.
Posted by Honore on September 3, 2007, at 12:07:14
In reply to Re: I just can't take it. » Honore, posted by Dinah on September 3, 2007, at 11:32:37
I'm sorry to hear that. But glad that the diabetes is well controlled. (Sigh of relief)
Headaches are awful. I'm sure you've tried everything but I wish I could think of something.
Maybe when you're more used to the puppy, they'll recede. I know when they're happening that doesn't help much--
Honore
Posted by ClearSkies on September 3, 2007, at 13:03:48
In reply to Re: I just can't take it., posted by Dinah on September 3, 2007, at 8:19:44
Feeling overstimulated is an awful state. Lately I can't even handle having the tv on in the background. I haven't been able to read, either - my whole capacity for concentration is shot to pieces.
I'd like some blinders like those city horsies wear. Some earplugs to dampen the ambient noise. Comfortable, gauzy clothes with no constriction but still cover me amply. (And then who will take the photo? Because what a sight I'll be, kitted out like that!)
Hope you're feeling more settled soon, Dinah.
cs
Posted by Kath on September 3, 2007, at 13:37:42
In reply to Re: I just can't take it. » Dinah, posted by ClearSkies on September 3, 2007, at 13:03:48
(((((((((((((((((((you both)))))))))))))))))))
So very sorry that you're both going through this.
Dinah, I'm going to post a link to a site that teaches (FREE) a 'tapping' method that has helped SO many people. My daughter & I use it all the time.
This current 'newsletter' has a series on PAIN.
If you're interested in doing the tapping & want ANY input - I do it all the time - mostly for emotional stuff. It's GREAT!!!
There's a shorter version that doesn't do all the 'hand points' that I can tell you about if you or anyone else is ever interested.
Maybe this could help your headaches AND help both of you to feel calmer.
It often can help calm me down somewhat. Often I forget to use it!!
Earlier my husband was ripping up flooring as his brother is going to re-tile (ceramic) our kitchen.
A piece of board he was holding fell & I stopped it with the side of my knee & got puctured in the side of the knee with a nail! It REALLY hurt & I did all the first-aid stuff (have had tetnus needle not all that long ago, so that's okay) and afterwards got into "Oh my God; what if it hit a nerve & now the nerve is damaged & gets infected &...&...." etc. So I did some EFT tapping about getting punctured by the nail & being really scared & shocked. Within a couple of minutes of beginning it, I was totally calm!My thoughts are with youse guys. much love, Kath
www.emofree.com
Posted by annierose on September 3, 2007, at 13:41:58
In reply to Re: I just can't take it. » Dinah, posted by ClearSkies on September 3, 2007, at 13:03:48
I'll just throw a few ideas out there too ...
I have woke up with headaches all week. And for me, the answer has been allergies. I know we live in different parts of the country, but rag weed is coming up now and it's causing me all sorts of grief. Sleeping with the windows closed has helped some, as well as taking my nose spray (yuck), eye drops and zyrtec daily.
For you, it's also the anniversary of a very difficult time. Your brain remembers and often reacts to anniversaries.
AND ... it's back to school time. Deep exhale. Getting the kids ready, organized and filling out all those forms ... yikes ... it's enough already.
Drinking a lot of water is helpful in so many ways. It cools the body down, and lowers my internal stress ... makes me less anxious. I hope you find something that works for you soon.
How is today so far?
Posted by Kath on September 3, 2007, at 13:45:12
In reply to Dinah + Clear Skies, posted by Kath on September 3, 2007, at 13:37:42
Further to above post.
The article on pain is in the most recent EFT newsletter.
Kath
Posted by ClearSkies on September 3, 2007, at 18:54:20
In reply to Dinah + Clear Skies, posted by Kath on September 3, 2007, at 13:37:42
Thanks for yous post and the website, Kath.
My first ever T, whom I run into now and then (which is weird enough) ran a workshop once and we did an exercise with some tapping for anxiety. I've done it a couple of times - and it does work - though, if anything, it "feels" like a distraction. Like, I'm thinking about finding the right spots to tap, so my mind is being taken off whatever it is I'm winding myself up about. But then again, hey, if it works, and it doesn't come in a bottle or a pill, I'm in!!But I think this is a good time to do it again, when I seem to be running in a perpetually high gear.
ClearSkies
Posted by Dinah on September 4, 2007, at 7:43:36
In reply to Re: Dinah + Clear Skies » Kath, posted by ClearSkies on September 3, 2007, at 18:54:20
Thanks, Kath, for the information and link. I'll check it out.
I'm sorry you're in the overstimulated boat with me, CS.
My head is feeling better. I tried to limit triggers yesterday.
But I'm feeling really depressed over my lack of ability to handle things I thought I could handle.
Posted by Dinah on September 4, 2007, at 12:27:27
In reply to Re: I just can't take it., posted by annierose on September 3, 2007, at 13:41:58
You may be right. Our backyard is a mini jungle, and I spent some of my outside time removing kudzu. That shakes loose just about everything. I also haven't been keeping up on drinking green tea like I had been.
Also my glasses are pretty much always covered with puppy kisses, which probably isn't helping my head any.
And while I'm good at putting things out of my mind, there's no saying how far out of my mind I'm managing to put them.
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