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by Gale D
Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:02 am
Forum: Prescription Medication Discussion
Topic: 5-HTP for anxiety
Replies: 30
Views: 8582

Thanks. I plan on showing him the vitamins and discuss the program. I feel fine doing what I have done. I want off all the Zoloft and Zanax if possible.
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by Gale D
Wed Jan 14, 2009 2:20 pm
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Why the chest pain?
Replies: 5
Views: 2317

I also have the chest pains periodically, particularly when the stress and anxiety are high (such as now). Sometimes if I have really really overdone working out then the next day or that night I have them. I've had TWO full cardiac workups and there is nothing wrong with my heart. Just anxiety. You...
by Gale D
Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:56 pm
Forum: Session 2 - Six Steps Designed to Put an End to Panic Attacks
Topic: Question about panic attacks
Replies: 11
Views: 4061

Hi Rosalie, I have felt exactly what you are experiencing- the trembling feeling on the inside and it used to make me to feel afraid to move a muscle, literally. If I'm not careful I can start it up again by thinking about it. As soon as I think about it and if I let the thought scare me, which it u...
by Gale D
Sun Dec 14, 2008 4:16 pm
Forum: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Topic: Flatulence
Replies: 11
Views: 4687

Bless your dear little heart, Taffy, that took a lot of courage to admit and you should give yourself a lot of credit. And know that there are I'm sure, thousands and thousands of others with your same problem. First have you tried any of the over the counter remedies such as Gas-x ,Maalox, Pepto Bi...
by Gale D
Tue Dec 02, 2008 2:24 am
Forum: Session 2 - Six Steps Designed to Put an End to Panic Attacks
Topic: am i normal thinking like this???
Replies: 6
Views: 1901

are you listing this as a negative thought? the small notebook that helps us be aware of our negative thoughts might help you. every time you feel you are going to die, write it down. begin to see that thought as just a thought. it isn' true it's just a thought. at this point, listening to session 2...
by Gale D
Sat Nov 22, 2008 4:29 pm
Forum: Depression
Topic: Empty Chairs During Holidays
Replies: 34
Views: 9790

Thanks so much Pecos, for the book titles and the other information. I'm going to check it out as soon as I can. Really appreciate all of your help.


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by Gale D
Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:30 pm
Forum: Depression
Topic: Empty Chairs During Holidays
Replies: 34
Views: 9790

Hi Pecos, Just read your latest post about all the books you've been reading. If you wouldn't mind listing a few of the book titles you've read pertainig to grief, loss relating to the holidays I certainly would appreciate it. I've tried to read as muc as I can on the topic but I really haven't seen...
by Gale D
Sun Nov 16, 2008 3:53 pm
Forum: Depression
Topic: Empty Chairs During Holidays
Replies: 34
Views: 9790

Atl Sweet Pea-your's is a very inspiring story! Thank you for sharing it with us. You are definitely a survivor - one of those amazing people who "when life hands you lemons, you make lemonade". I will recall what you have written and shared when I start feeling sorry for myself because I don't have...
by Gale D
Sun Nov 16, 2008 12:22 pm
Forum: Depression
Topic: Empty Chairs During Holidays
Replies: 34
Views: 9790

Hi Dena, Just read your post and tears are running down my cheeks as I write this. I admire you and your little family for moving and beginning your own family traditions. We all have to follow our own hearts in this life and I'm sure that while your grandparents missed you when you left the area, t...
by Gale D
Sat Nov 15, 2008 5:48 pm
Forum: Depression
Topic: Empty Chairs During Holidays
Replies: 34
Views: 9790

Hi Pecos, I too, am so very very sorry for all the painful losses you have suffered this year. My heart goes out to you and I am so grateful that you started this thread. I think it took a lot of courage just to do that especially with your losses having been so recent. I lost my dear mother who was...