{{Nora}}

good news, no meeting. bad news, the only person here to talk to is the person in the office I can't stand. I may just try to get out of here as soon as I can.

we do not have yams in the US --only many varieties of sweet potatos.

{{Nora}} I am sending you fierce hugs so you can hold yourself together. and If you aren't seeing someone proffessionally - I think you might give it a whirl - you have too much going on and a you need a real release.

ma~~ vw's way.

I figure I don't care which orange colored non-potato tuber I'm eating as I likes em all. But my favorite way to make them is Spicy Peanut Yam Casserole. I make it for every Thanksgiving as an alternative to the sweet marshmallow dishes. (Which I have nothing against, but my sweet tooth prefers pie, and my spicy tooth prefers chili pepper flaked yams.) It's also good as a vegan alternative for Thansgiving fare.

I don't get anxiety attacks (and hearts out to those who do). My brain sort of went to a bad place the other night and thank goodenss for the wonder that is IM so friends can "talk" sense into you. Helped immensely. As did the tears. Did you know you can get rid of stress proteins by crying? I've felt better about crying ever since I learned that. Point is, since it's not really MEMEMEME, have a good cry when you can and I hope that helps.

Sweet Potatoes and Yams, a Primer:

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DH called from Des Moines. He's going to be late getting home tonight so O and I are on our own for dinner again. *sigh*

I think we're going to the bookstore and to Graeters for ice cream.

Nora, my mom used lemon slices or lemon juices to help stave off panic attacks. anywhere in your building where you could get a glass of tea with a lemon?

It's weird, but it works.

If you aren't seeing someone proffessionally - I think you might give it a whirl - you have too much going on and a you need a real release.

I actually did start back up with my therapist a couple weeks ago. I think I may need to talk to him about medication next week, because I need some backup while working through all the others stuff.

But my favorite way to make them is Spicy Peanut Yam Casserole. I make it for every Thanksgiving as an alternative to the sweet marshmallow dishes.

DUDE! Need. Recipe. Please.

Nora, my mom used lemon slices or lemon juices to help stave off panic attacks. anywhere in your building where you could get a glass of tea with a lemon?

Like, eating/drinking the lemon/juice? That's interesting. I can't think of a place to get that now, but if it works, I may keep one here for the next "situation."

zoinks, I'm glad y'all are here today.

Did you know you can get rid of stress proteins by crying? I've felt better about crying ever since I learned that.

I've never even heard of stress proteins! But I'm glad that crying makes them go away.

Strength and peace to you, Nora. I hope you get the help you need.