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.

I'm glad y'all are here today

We're here everyday! :)

Like, eating/drinking the lemon/juice? That's interesting.

Smelling it works for me. Actually, any pure citrus scent manages to calm me down.

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.

This has been my experience w/r/t therapy vs. drugs -- medication helped my mood, such that I was able to pull out of the numb grey depression funk, which left me at a point where I was able to really benefit from the changes that therapy nudged me toward.

If that makes sense.

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

I've never heard of stress proteins either, but I did read a long, long time ago, that crying released toxins from the body, and I believe it to be true.

I also just refuse to give a shit about what people think about crying. Not giving a shit about it releases bitterness proteins from my brain.

I cannot believe how wide-awake and, yes, perky I feel. I should have bitched about that one drug months ago.

{{{Nora}}} I hope your meeting is going ok. If you need a coffee later, give me a holler and I'll bring you that and a hug in person :)

Home from the big meeting. It went about as well as could be expected. It's tough stuff trying to be a responsible adult and have caring, honest relationships.