Get some B-stress vitamins, Bach Rescue Remedy spray (sm)
Posted By: Carolina on 2008-02-25
In Reply to: Stress when is enough enough? - MT4evr
Valerian Root to help you sleep. If all else fails ask the doc for something temporary for stress. I have been so stressed out before I couldn't stand it. Best wishes to you! I hope things get better soon. Take a day off!! A mental health day! Be lazy, take a hot bath, take a long walk.
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Stress - thanks all for yesterday - got the Bach and the multi-Bs (sm)
Still stressing but feeling much better today. Didn't get out until 8 pm last night to make my purchases and still had a rough night, but this morning I am much calmer. Thanks to everyone who had any comments or suggestrions - I really needed you guys yesterday and appreciate you being there!
rescue remedy
Yup, it's good for animals in distress too - my aunt carries it in her car in case she finds a critter that's been struck by a car or something! It calms them right down.
Boy, if stress is the trigger, I'm surprised I'm not one big blister. Stress is my middle name
and MT-ing is my game..
That Bach stuff is highly recommended...
for horses as well! They sell it in almost every tack store and catalog I can think of--I never knew it was for people too! What a riot!
Remedy
When I bring the clothes in from the line, I tumble them in the dryer briefly, about 5-10 minutes. This helps with the stiffness. (It also prevents another episode where my husband put on a flannel shirt, buttoned it all the way up only to find out there was a wasp inside!)
We have a remedy for misspeaks. (sm)
If we put on our coats, even if we say the word dog or park, we can settle them down by giving them a bone of some sort. They know that if we have coats on and they are getting a treat, then they aren't going. Lets them down gently.
Vitamins
Last year I started taking the Olay Vitamins that have 4 pills per day packaged neatly for each day. I put it in my makeup purse and whenever I eat lunch I take them. I have seen a huge difference. Took about a week or so to notice difference. I used to take just a multivitamin and was still feeling run down. Feel great now with these vitamins. I swear by them and recommend them to everyone. Wal-mart sells them for $9.99 a box for a 30-day supply. See link for more info at Walgreens, although they are higher there. http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=100146&navAction=jump&navCount=0&skuid=sku400112&id=prod400111
vitamins
I would have him checked for vitamin deficiencies, or if he refused, start giving him a multivitamin, bare minimum.
Definitely try the vitamins
If you don't already take one, you might just try a good multivitamin rather than a B complex. I hated the B complex. Stinky is right. Plus it looked like I had eaten a canary when I peed. Okay, that was TMI. Sorry.
Definitely get the thyroid checked out. Low thyroid can give you lots of symptoms that can mimic menopause and depression is one of them. If your hair is thinning a little bit and your skin feels like it's drier than it used to be, those can all be symptoms of a low thyroid.
I was on Effexor for a while and hated it. I didn't feel any less depressed, but I didn't care because I was asleep all the time. I basically slept through December. Which actually worked well in the grand scheme of things, but was not very productive.
Back to the thyroid, though. That may very well be an underlying cause for your depression. Probably not the only one, but it could be contributing. Some things to think about - What are your eating habits like and have they changed drastically in the last year with all the stress? If you eat lots of prepared foods, that definitely is affecting things. Try getting rid of anything white in your diet - white bread, flour, potatoes, etc. It's hard, but you'll be AMAZED at how different you feel. I actually went one step further and try to eat a raw diet as much as possible. This is new for me, but it's astonishing at how much better I feel.
Exercise is also a very important key in helping to combat depression. Sunlight is another very important key. Even if it's only to walk down to the end of the street, try to do that once a day. You need to get the Vitamin D from the sunlight and the fresh air will help.
If you think a low thyroid may be a factor, here are a couple of things I discovered. Iodine is a very important nutrient in thyroid health. The only way you can get iodine is if you eat fish or use iodized salt. I don't do either. I started taking a kelp supplement for the iodine. If you use artificial sweeteners at all, they can lodge in the thyroid and hamper its effectiveness. Fluoride in water is another biggie. Fluoride mimics estrogen and also inhibits thyroid function. A Brita water filter, or any similar one DOES NOT remove fluoride. You have to get a separate fluoride filter for that. I take kelp, stay away from diet sodas (I used to drink diet Pepsi by the gallon, practically) and have the fluoride filter on the sink. I then put that water through the Brita filter. I also take another herbal supplement called Ashwaganda that helps promote thyroid health.
I have been taking the vitamins and supplements really consistently for the past couple of weeks, and I feel better now than when I was on levothyroxine and Effexor combined.
Good luck. I hope you find a regimen that works for you.
Vitamins
Does anyone know of a good place to look up vitamins for spelling and dosage. Thank you
in vitamins
My son goes to a gifted and talented camp in the summer and at the beginning of the camp the nurse checks in all of the medications. The line is massive. All of these kids are not on prescription medications, they all take vitamin supplements.
My son takes multivitamin (teen formula at that age, with extra magnesium with ZINC- that is important) the magnesium and zinc combo cured the symptoms.
My daughter is too young to take a bunch of supplements, but I can control what she eats more than the older kids, so I feed her the magnesium in the form of peanut butter every day or oatmeal, beans, etc.
Seeking home remedy
I have been having horrible Charlie Horse's at night. I have been reading online that there is really no relationship with low potassium, magnesium, or calcium like most people think. The only suggestions I see are stretching or a hot bath.
Anyone have any suggestions of things to try? TIA!
Salty gravy remedy, please? sm
Lid fell off salt shaker and the salt went into the gravy pan. I scooped out as much as I could, but it is still very salty. Can I salvage this? Please say yes! 
wrinkles - best home remedy? sm
Can't afford facials in today's economy. I am a sun worshiper and it's taking a toll on my face, especially this winter. I have been moisturizing with some samples of face cream, sculpting lotion, etc., but I can't afford a hundred dollars for a little jar of stuff that may not work. I have exfoliated with sugar and honey, etc., and also have a big jar of cold cream as my heels are like sandpaper. Help! I look older than my stated age and it's very depressing. I am in the north so I can't get outside either! Winter blahs have set in and I don't want to get depressed. Any suggestions?Dermabrasion is out of the question, plus I have many allergies, afraid of permanent damage to my skin.
My favorite "home" remedy is
Milk of Magnesia used as a mask. (you just pour an amount about the size of a quarter into your hand and dab it on and let it dry for about 20 minutes, until it turns white and your skin itches, and then rinse with cool water). I heard this tip years ago by the black supermodel, Beverly Johnson, and I have been using it since. It is cheap, and works wonders on those tiny fine lines. I am 50 and look about 35. Whether it is the MOM, I don't know. I just know it is the best thing I have found after trying all the expensive remedies for years before I found this. I try to use it at least once per week, and don't forget your neck!!
Anyone have a good home remedy for
environmental allergies?
My 8 y/o is getting his butt kicked between the grasses and trees. This just started a couple of years ago. Have given him children's Claritin D but not sure I can see a difference. Am also wondering if I should just take him to the doctor and see how severe it may be? He's at home today from school - no fever, awful cough, runny nose, allergic shiners.
what kind of vitamins do you take? sm
i had been bying vitamins from wal-mart. then i went to GNC and talk the gal that works there and she recommended GNC brand ultra gold which i do take when i think about it. but their vitamins are so big, they almost gag me, even the smell gags me. supposed to take two a day. they are loaded with stuff. just wondered what ya'll take.
ps: can't tell a difference in my energy level when i take GNC vitamins.
Vitamins question
I'm looking for a good multivitamin. I'm in my late 40's and I also take extra calcium with D but I'm wondering if the generic vitamins are just as good as the expensive ones?
What's your favorite chapped lips remedy? sm
Usually ChapStick works for me but I've got a bad case of chapped lips right now that nothing is helping. What do you use?
I am so glad my grandmother's remedy worked for you
I called her my little brown mole- she had a garden and in the summer had such a nice tan. She firmly believed in using the Camphopenique for most everything. I did not remember it being used for mouth sores but learned that within the past year from her daughter, my aunt, when I suffered the same. I glean so much information from my elders- you just cannot beat helpful hints from people who have lived longer than us and seem to know so much. I am glad it helped you!
Funny - my cat thinks hairball remedy is actually a
PS: Re: the puking - If your cat eats dry food, are you feeding a high-quality variety like Iams, Science Diet, or Royal Canin, and not the junk-food? (Meow-Mix, Deli-Cat, etc.) That stuff gave a former male cat ureteral calcium stones that ended up killing him. A couple weeks before he developed urinary blockage, he started barfing alot.
A trip to the vet for a blood test might be in order, too. But if it's hairballs, be sure to add lots and lots of combing-out (even for a short-hair, to get the undercoat) to the hairball remedy routine. :)
He's a dachshund (sp?) I did hear about some dog vitamins (sm)
on a radio commercial recently that said it was supposed to help, called Dinovites or something like that. Anyone every tried vitamins for a stinky dog?
Prenatal vitamins are the best for any woman. nm
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I can't stand those stinky B vitamins
but I guess I should start taking them and see if that is helpful. I'll just hold my nose. Yuck!
Thanks for the suggestion.
Andrew Lessman has the best. His vitamins
are pure, do not repeat on you, powdery in capsules which dissolve easily, easy to swallow. Cost no more than those hard horse pills you buy at the drugstore. procaps.com
Nature's Plus Source of Life vitamins.
They are made from whole foods rather than synthetic vitamins and guarantee a burst of energy. If I don't take them a few days, I can really tell a difference. I love them.
I love Women's Ultra Mega Vitamins at GNC..
They are the only ones that don't make me feel nauseated. I think you are supposed to take 2 a day, but I usually only take 1. Generic vitamins have always made me feel lightheaded and nauseated.
Question about taking vitamins with allergy medication
This may sound like a stupid question, but I've never taken allergy medication and now I've got bad allergies. Just took a vitamin C about 10 minutes ago. Is it safe to take an allergy pill (Clariton I think it is) so soon after taking a vitamin, or does it even matter. Again, sorry if that sounds stupid, just not used to taking either and my head/eyes feel like they are going to explode and I'm sneezing and coughing and runny nose, and just feel icky all over but have got to work.
Mine love Hartz Hairball Remedy...salmon flavor
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Cat away spray
You can spray on furniture and works for 24 hours. Also try rubbing catnip on scratching post. My cat disappeared 2 weeks ago. I think coyotes got him. But we could never keep him in. He also broke many a window screen escaping.
spray
keep a water bottle handy and spray them with it when you see them scratching -also spray Lysol or a solution of red pepper/water on the furniture - if it doesn't stain the furniture - check it first... good luck. .
Rescue has a dog that needs
fostering, and I have said I'd foster it.
It's a Siberian husky, a lovely young adult, judging by his picture. If he hasn't been named I'm thinking of Juneau.
I'm excited, but DH is not happy, which I don't get at all. The rescue organization pays for vet fees, so all we have to do is love him, do any training, feed him, walk him, socialize him, and keep him safe. I'm hoping he and Sasha will make use of the back yard. Our CJ was a snugglebug, but had no use for outside play, and Sasha expects me to play chase with her through the house 3 times a day.
Stress when is enough enough?
Wanted to gab to get some feedback. Right now, it seems like everywhere this MT turns there's stress. DH going through final hearing for child support his ex won't pay for years, she threatening to take the kids away so he has to pay child support, etc. I just switched jobs within the last year, and although I am doing well the one I chose, it has been really stressful trying different MTSOs out to find the right one, or the fairest one. Top it off, my 2nd computer in 6 months just died today and my lovebird cage just fell down from the ceiling wrecking the living room, the cage, and scaring me and the birds half to death. Last week, when my son went for visitation, he wanted to stay home and not go with his dad, he screamed so loud the police chased his dad down in the car, and they came here to make sure he was not a kidnapper. I am not kidding! Look, I am not looking for pity. It just seems that as I sit here and write this to you (who I don't even know), that since I work at home transcribing 6 days a week, am fully involved with my son at home and step kids all the time (no life outside the house to speak of anymore) I am absolutely at a ridiculous point of stress. Any happy coping suggestions in response to this sad situation other than, go to the "mental health board," or "get a life..." etc. Thanks in advance for your kind comments. Just a sister MT trying to cope with job and home and trying to find advice from anyone who has "been there." Thanks.
STRESS
I am so sorry to hear about your friend (coworker). I cry with you. I hope and pray that you can find someone at your facility that will see what is happening and help you make changes!!!
Why can't anyone realize that the stress we face is great?
God Bless You and your other coworkers!!
I would definitely rescue him if you like...sm
him. He would be much better off on your screened porch than out homeless. At least he would have a place to sleep and food. He would also have vet care and someone who gave him attention.
I wonder if some "pine" spray...sm
or some other holiday scent would appeal to your lovely tree and you... Bath and Body Works has some "home spray" that is rather nice. I purchased some called "spiced cider" for our Thanksgiving get-together (powder room is fairly close to our kitchen) and it worked out great. It is a very small container for $5.00, but it is so concentrated that you only need one little spray to make a difference. I don't know what other scents they have or would appeal to you, but we also have an artificial tree, so this helps bring in that tree aroma. Hopefully, I can find something similar to the spiced cider for the holiday season. Have a good one! 
Collars that spray
My vet uses collars that spray something in the dogs face. I can't think of what at the moment but the dogs sure don't like it! lol
But with spray bottle you have to be with dog 24/7.
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hair spray?... sm
My beautician recommends putting the hair up in ponytail, etc. and using lots of hair spray to keep the lice off. Don't think it's a "cure" but helped my daughter stop getting them. Have you replaced bed pillows? You have my deepest sympathies. I remember going through this over and over again years ago. Best of luck.
Is there a dog rescue in your area?
I would call them ASAP. They will probably know exactly what is going on with her. They may have meds to treat her too.
christmas stress . . .
Due to the high stress nature of my husband's and my parents, we no longer tell them about the children's school events ( I know, sounds horrible, doesn't it?). My husband's father, whom we see three times a year, and has absolutely NO relationship with our children, called the school and found out when their concert was. He and his wife showed up last night, sat in front of us, he said two words to my husband (his son) all night long. When we got home last night and wanted to decorate the tree, my husband blew a gasket. He cannot handle it. It bothered him SO much that his dad showed up that he screamed and yelled at us until my daughter and I were in tears and my sons wanted him to leave. My daughter, lying in bed crying while I tucked her in said "we do this every year, mom". In order to get a grip on the kind of relationship my husband and his father have I would have to go on and on. basically, he adopted my husband when he married my husband's mother years ago. They split up the year we got married. My husband tried very, very unsuccessfully to maintain a relationship with him over the years and finally came to a point where he gave up. We have awkward moments and conversation when we are together. We have nothing in common, they don't really care about the kids, because they are not there to actually spend time with them and get to know them. We prayed for my husband last night, and my daughter asked me if something happened in his childhood. How do I get my husband to deal with this so we don't have to go through this every year?????
My solution to your stress
just BEAT HIM. LOL. J/K of course.
I would be upset too. Look for another company to go through. Unreal.
you are in posttraumatic stress right now--sm
go to the ER. Have someone drive you, if you feel you may leave the car running again. They will be sympathetic and guide you as to what is appropriate care for you. I feel your pain! My children's father took his own life on Father's Day two years ago and a cousin of mine took his own life less than a month later. I know the feeling, believe me. You will get better though, trust me. good luck to you and keep us all informed. you need compassionate friends right now, too. {{hugs}}
stress causes it too, my child has it....
and is also on metformin which causes more problems....has been to the GI doc who is really not much help....in this case, stress causes it...child doesn't drink....26 y/o.....
hope you feel better.....google IBS - you'll learn how to cope/deal....
Maybe a cat or dog rescue group needs help. - nm
nm
stress, work, stress, work, stress, work
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What do you do for stress relief?
I am having a tough time blowing off steam lately and looking for some stress relief ideas...some for in the moment and some for just routine daily/weekly life stress.
I am pregnant so moods are crazy and I am just having difficulty letting go of even the smallest of things. Looking for some pointers, ideas, suggestions.
My garden tub used to do the trick but now that I work until late at night and have a child home from school for the summer, it is difficult to find the time for that or mani/pedis which I also used to enjoy.
stress reduction
My ex-hub wrote some papers while he was doing his PhD in psychology on stress reduction. I typed his papers both before and after we were divorced. It made sense to me. One of the things he said that you work all week to make a paycheck to pay your bills. He said you have to consider yourself "a bill out of your paycheck that needs to be paid" just like any other bill that you owe. You need to pay a bill owed to yourself for hard work in the form of whatever you can afford out of each paycheck no matter what the amount that you may deem to afford meaning a new outfit, pedicure, meal out, movie, whatever makes you relaxed and feel happy. Set an amount aside even if it is just $20-$25. It gives you something to looks forward to. We have been divorced for 15 years, but I still remember this and still do this. It makes me feel good because I know I have to pay this bill to myself and it makes me feel good.
I have 3 rescue meals (sm)
1) Southwestern Chicken in a crock pot - 4-5 ingredients
This works either with or without the chicken. The chicken can be breasts, tenderloin strips, or legs, doesn't matter.
2 cans corn
2 cans black beans
1 large jar salsa
sour cream or cream cheese to taste
chicken if desired, as explained above
Toss it all in the crock pot, set the crock to low. Come back 3-4 hours later and eat.
2) Chicken casserole, Easy Style
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
Mix the above up with 2 cups of instant rice on the bottom of a casserole baking dish. Top it off with chicken breasts or strips. salt and pepper that chicken to taste. Add whatever other seasoning you want to the chicken while you're at it.
Bake at 350 until the chicken is done.
3) If you have an Aldi, their stir-fry chicken or shrimp in a bag for $3.99 is really good. If I'm feeling extravagant, I toss in an extra bag of jumbo shrimp for another $3.99. Cook according to package directions in about 10-15 minutes total. Cook a cup of instant rice to go with. Feeds 2 adults easy, sometimes we get the kids to take no-thank-you-bites of that one (they're not big fans of veggies, LOL!)
I wouldn't stress.
I had my baby natural childbirth. It really wasn't so bad. By the time it gets to where you can't stand it anymore, it's time to push. When you push through a contraction, you don't feel pain anymore just pressure. During labor I just kept thinking, this time tomorrow I will be holding my baby.
While I was pregnant, friends and family delighted in telling me their horror stories about childbirth. Don't listen to them. Everyone's experience is different. I figured if it was that bad everyone would only do it once, right?
I did take my sister's advice though. She's an RN on L&D and she said the nurses are there to help you, don't get mean and nasty with them or they will go away and only come back when they have to.
My friend had an epidural and suffered from severe headaches for months afterwards. I've heard of women having back problems, leg problems with them. I don't think I would ever advise anyone to get an epidural.
I am a member of a rescue
Wow. What it sounds like is your "friend" is a lazy good for nothing.
I belong to Ohio Pug Rescue. It is a volunteer organization but we do have fundraisers, yearly dues, take donations, etc. and four times a year, the money we take in and the money that goes out (and what it went for) is published for all members to see. (One year, I couldn't think of a thing I wanted for my birthday when the girls at work asked, so I asked them to buy dog food, dog toys, dog shampoo, *anything* dog. I ended up with a great donation for our rescue). We ask no questions when someone wants to give up a pug and nobody makes any money. We constantly have pugs coming in and they are automatically spayed or neutered, have any health concerns taken care of and have a teeth cleaning with possible extractions. They are sent to foster homes until they are found a forever home (and believe me, we're strict about who can take one in). Yes, there is a fee for the rescue pug - around $200-400 depending on how much vet work had to be done, etc. But again, we all do it for free. Any money left over, if there is any, is kept in the account because there are always new pugs coming in that need something.
Our volunteers volunteer in different capacities - some travel to pick up the pugs, some foster, some do the fund raising or whatever. My name and phone number are with all the local animal shelters and with the local dog warden should they have an unclaimed pug they're going to put down.
Is there a way you can get completely out of this thing you started with her? To me it sounds like she started making money on it and just squeezed you right out.
You may just have to cut your losses and maybe consider starting another rescue. Or, do a Google search. Perhaps you can join an existing local rescue. Bless your heart for caring. I walk our dogs in a field and around a plaza and there are about a dozen cats (I'm not saying this to be funny) that live behind the Chinese restaurant part of the plaza. Someone feeds them, has provided shelter and water. My neighbor took one of the cats in several years ago (it wandered up onto our street). Last year, we took one in that followed me home from a walk. We took it to the vet, got tons of mites cleaned from his ears, got him all his shots and had him neutered. I made him stay inside for a week (he loved to follow us on our walks, staying just a yard behind). The firt time I let him out after his surgery, he was run over by a car. How does that go? Que sera sera? I won't take anymore in. $300 in vet bills and a dead cat. He grew up an outdoor cat, there just wasn't any way I was going to be able to keep him indoors.
So, pugs it is and pugs it always will be for us. :-)
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