Originally posted by ltd: Sheri - the Dr. said that what I'm having sound like classic panic attacks. I'm not stressed out about anything
Panic attacks don't necessarily come from anything that you are AWARE that you're stressed out about. Mine were not at all about any kind of episodic stress--they were about MUCH deeper issues...stressors, yes, but not in the way you usually think of episodic stressors like a death in the family, a new job, taking exams, etc.
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If you don't mind me asking, what did you do about your panic attacks? Do you take something for them?
I talked to my doctor and she said it sounded like mild anxiety (I had only had a very few panic attacks but I also had generalized anxiety). She diagnosed me with GAD (generalized anxiety disorder). I asked about Paxil (I had a friend who was on it at the time) but she refused to prescribe that to me because it was too habit-forming and she felt it was more than I needed for my situation. She prescribed BuSpar, a mild anti-anxiety, that she says was not as addictive.
Back in those days (about a dozen years ago), I used BuSpar episodically...only when needed. Technically, these drugs are not supposed to work that way (almost any doctor will tell you they have to be in your body 2 weeks to work) but they did for me. Maybe it was placebo effect--I don't care--all I know is that it worked. But then, in 2000, I got a new and very stressful job and my anxiety went through the roof. I started taking it daily then and now have dropped back to taking it 5 X week. I'd really love to go back to taking it episodically but, after all this time, I'm not sure how my body would react to stepping down that much. You have to be REALLY careful once you start taking any anti-depressant or anti-anxiety about stepping down/off it. Not something to be done w/o a doctor's care.
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Friday, so far: b-granola bar, bowl of Special K cereal s-edamame l-garlic lime chicken in a wrap w/spinach, carrots s-small amount of raspberry sorbet, a few chocolate chips, some banana, 2 malted milk balls d-dh is ordering pizza. I might just have something else, I don't really have a taste for pizza.
Exercise: none, I'll try to do some of my Prevention exercises now.
90 day goal: 4 days of cardio, 3 days of strength training each week.
Sheri - the Dr. said that what I'm having sound like classic panic attacks. I'm not stressed out about anything and I've been through some horrible things previously and never had a panic attack. But, once he explained that it might just be caused by a chemical imbalance I felt better. I have all of the physical symptoms of depression, yet I have absolutely nothing to be depressed about. My husband pointed out that I have been out of my walking routine and that I should get back to that since exercise will help some.
If you don't mind me asking, what did you do about your panic attacks? Do you take something for them? I just feel overall really yucky and have had the panic attacks on top of that.
90 day goal: 4 days of cardio, 3 days of strength training each week.
Peg, Thanks for checking on me. My Dr. admitted me back into the hospital for some more tests. We just found out about an hour ago that the M.R.I. and M.R.A. were fine. Good news, as my younger brother had a stroke a couple of years ago and I was a little concerned about that. The neurologist I saw is fairly confident that this is some sort of chemical imbalance since we have ruled out most other things. I need to see another doctor to find out about medication options and hopefully find something that works.
90 day goal: 4 days of cardio, 3 days of strength training each week.
Thanks for asking Peg! DH is better and I'm doing fine - just tired! Unfortunately despite going to bed very early last night, I tossed and turned and didn't have a very restful night. Hopefully tonight will be better!
I hope you sleep like a baby tonight. Hard to believe your body would have the gall to rebel against sleep as much as you've been exercising! Silly body!
Fridays actuals (so far) which was not on plan: Exercise: extreme lifting class combo of lower body and upper body kettle bells, some sleds B: pbj L: sushi and fried rice S: 1/4 c of left over pasta with veggies; 1/2 oz of pretzles, 1 T of raisins
Dinner plan is as posted but I will have the wine after our band concert: D: chicken breasts, corn and black beans; 1 glass of wine; 1/2 c of frozen yogurt
Despite getting to bed early, I slept poorly and again was exhausted. I woke up at 5:45 to get in to work and I trained back to back clients until noon. I was spent when I got home.
I'm hoping that we will hae some definitive rain and they will call the concert tonight (it's been raining on and off all day and the forecast is for heavy rain tonight). I really could use a really good night's rest!
Addendum: Concert was cancelled. I ended up having 2 glasses of wine when dh came home from work and a ww tortilla with peanut butter.
Saturday's plan: Exercise: Interval training run on the treadmill, bounding work with weights, squats and some kettlebell work B: croissant L: ww tortilla with hummus and nf turkey and sprouts; ww pretzels; an apple S: air popped popcorn D: pork tenderloin, green beans, roasted potatoes; 1 glass of wine; 1/2 c of lf frozen yogurt (although we may end up going to see the Symphony in which case we'll pack up dinner as a picnic and no frozen yogurt).
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Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
Originally posted by p7eggyc: Bee: Are you and DH feeling better today? Peg
Thanks for asking Peg! DH is better and I'm doing fine - just tired! Unfortunately despite going to bed very early last night, I tossed and turned and didn't have a very restful night. Hopefully tonight will be better!
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
Breakfast/Lunch: ff yogurt w/ maple syrup, greens w/ tomato, cucumber, red cabbage, mustard w/ vinegar. Dinner: going to the market this afternoon. Perhaps fish if it looks fresh.
Today was a very mediocre day. My dh was sick through the night and I got very little sleep. When I'm tired, I have a much harder time staying on plan and today was no exception. I still woke up at 5:45 am though to get in my run but it was horrible. I had a stitch in my side for the first 2 miles and my time this morning sucked. Not a good way to start the day.
Exercise: 5K run; chest, shoulder and arms weights; punching bag work (first time I ever did that and it was FUN); kettle bells; teaching 2 step/toning classes and some stability ball work (but it was half hearted as I was totally wiped out by that point).
B: sprouted grain muffin with peanut butter L: ww tortilla with hummus, sprouts and spinach; tomatoes; 1 1/2 oz pretzles; 1/2 c grapes S: large apple, cereal bar S2: carrots w/hummus, 1/8 c of raisins, ww tortilla w/peanut butter D: ww pasta with zucchini, spinach, bell pepper, shrimp and 1 oz of goat cheese; 1 glass of red wine; skinny cow
Plan for Friday: Exercise: extreme lifting class first thing in the morning - not sure what we are doing tomorrow for that class. B: pbj L: ww tortilla with hummus, sprouts, and onions; pretzles, grapes S: air popped popcorn D: chicken breasts, corn and black beans; 1 glass of wine; 1/2 c of frozen yogurt
I will be at work from 6:30 am - 12:30 pm so it's going to be a very busy morning. My plan is to eat breakfast after the lifting class and before I start seeing clients. Hopefully I will have time in between.
I'm also heading to bed VERY early tonight.
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
Changing my plan today. B- same L- having a small slice of cake at party and small turkey sandwich D- 1 c mushroom soup. (The mushrooms at the market were on clearance and looked good. I decided to go for the soup.)
I did ok today- no major slips, but ate extra bites here and there. I have to have a clean day tomorrow. Posting plan here. Exercise- fat burning yoga B: oatmeal mix S: 1 c strawberries L: leftover pasta salad D: chicken burger with salad, 1/2 bun
Wednesday actuals: Exercise: 35 minute swim (.6 miles : ); posterior chain weights, teaching 1 step/toning class B: 2 eggs, 1 slice of ww toast L: ww tortilla w/hummus, spinach, onions and sprouts; cherry tomatoes; ww pretzels; strawberries S: Large apple D: chicken sausage, bell peppers and roasted potatoes; skinny cow
Thursday plan: Exercise: Run first thing in the morning, chest, shoulder and arms weights, teaching 2 step/toning classes plus some extra core training work with kettle bells and the stability ball later in the day. B: sprouted grain muffin with peanut butter L: ww tortilla with hummus, sprouts and spinach; tomatoes; pretzles; grapes S: large apple, cereal bar D: ww pasta with zucchini, spinach, bell pepper, shrimp and 1 oz of goat cheese; skinny cow
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
Weight: 213 Breakfast: one spoon of yogurt, two turkey meatballs Exercise: 60 min on treadmill, ballet stretches Lunch: big salad Dinner: ww pasta w/ 2 turkey meatballs, red cabbage
Windy Are you eating snacks throughout the day?
I found that eating every 3 hours was very helpful in keeping my metabolism going throughout the day (and I still eat that way now).
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
Weight: 213 Breakfast: one spoon of yogurt, two turkey meatballs Exercise: 60 min on treadmill, ballet stretches Lunch: big salad Dinner: ww pasta w/ 2 turkey meatballs, red cabbage
Tuesday actuals: It was a very good day and I'm pleased that it went as smoothly as it did as I was on the go from 6 am until 5 pm non stop. Planning ahead really paid off today.
Exercise: Speed run this morning (3 miles in 22 minutes : ), upper body weights, core exercises, stability ball work, kettle bell work and teaching two step/toning classes (I was at work for 5 hours today). B: english muffin with cream cheese L: ww tortilla with hummus and sprouts; 1 cup of cherry tomatoes; 1 oz of ww pretzles and 1 cup of berries S: large apple, 1/2 slice of ww bread with 1 tsp of peanut butter, 1/2 cup of grapes D: salmon, eggplant and wild rice; skinny cow
Plan for Wednesday: Exercise: 45 minutes of laps while my daughter is at swimming lessons; posterior chain weights, teaching 1 step/toning class B: 2 eggs, 1 slice of ww toast L: ww tortilla w/hummus, spinach, onions and sprouts; cherry tomatoes; ww pretzels; strawberries S: Large apple and cereal bar D: chicken sausage, bell peppers and roasted potatoes; skinny cow
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
But then, in 2000, I got a new and very stressful job and my anxiety went through the roof. I started taking it daily then and now have dropped back to taking it 5 X week. I'd really love to go back to taking it episodically but, after all this time, I'm not sure how my body would react to stepping down that much. You have to be REALLY careful once you start taking any anti-depressant or anti-anxiety about stepping down/off it. Not something to be done w/o a doctor's care.
