tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post8661879967986456922..comments2023-04-27T08:26:25.215-07:00Comments on Making the Moments Count: Oh to be normal.amber_mtmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871256362646081536noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-8425907997773935702011-09-09T00:53:03.000-07:002011-09-09T00:53:03.000-07:00I'm so sorry you have had such a rough week. I...I'm so sorry you have had such a rough week. I know what those are like. Here's hoping it gets better.Elastamomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-86707963603928700702011-09-06T06:09:17.000-07:002011-09-06T06:09:17.000-07:00Thank you, Stephen, for this comment. I have alwa...Thank you, Stephen, for this comment. I have always enjoyed reading your perspective at the many blogs we both follow and comment on. When I think of your daughter, my heart aches. My husband suffered with OCD as a child and teenager, it was very damaging. His ended when he reached adulthood--a very common thing with OCD in children--and has become high anxiety and depression. Like me. Two crazies together, what will our children become? (I am only kidding, here.) Anyway, I would love to hear more about your daughter. I don't think you write about her on your blog, probably to protect her privacy as she gets older, but your and her experience is something I am very interested in.Amberhttp://www.makingthemomentscount.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-79201030795630647522011-09-06T06:03:55.000-07:002011-09-06T06:03:55.000-07:00If you are the mayor, I must be your running-mate....If you are the mayor, I must be your running-mate.Amberhttp://www.makingthemomentscount.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-74458607677323066712011-09-06T05:44:19.000-07:002011-09-06T05:44:19.000-07:00Here's hoping you find what works to attain yo...Here's hoping you find what works to attain your personal balance. I've had anxiety on and off and I know it can be a real struggle some days. Sending hugs.Rudri Bhatt Patelhttp://www.beingrudri.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-67829748986610621542011-09-06T00:14:34.000-07:002011-09-06T00:14:34.000-07:00Welcome to crazy town! I am the mayor.Welcome to crazy town! I am the mayor.thekitchwitchhttp://thekitchwitch.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-25400330791070221622011-09-05T15:20:05.000-07:002011-09-05T15:20:05.000-07:00Ahhh, the dual diagnosis. No bueno. I have anxiety...Ahhh, the dual diagnosis. No bueno. I have anxiety, but no depression. But they are very commonly linked. I hate my anxiety, but from what people tell me about depression, I probably got the good end of the crazy stick.Kristina P.http://www.kristinapblogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-20622123902456165512011-09-05T03:26:03.000-07:002011-09-05T03:26:03.000-07:00Bless your heart. I've a daughter with Touret...Bless your heart. I've a daughter with Tourettes, and as she moves through her pre-teen years and OCD meltdowns from time to time it just melts my heart. Hope your days go better.Stephen M (Ethesis)http://ethesis.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-40448385484408563752011-09-05T02:52:37.000-07:002011-09-05T02:52:37.000-07:00That does not sound fun, girl!! Good luck with al...That does not sound fun, girl!! Good luck with all the adjustments, it doesn't sound easy. And yeah, hormonal birth control did NOT work for me, either. I was a angry, emotional mess, and unfortunately it was at the first of my marriage and it lasted for 6 months until I figured out that my marriage was FINE, it was my birth control that had to go. :)Kristenhttp://kristen-enjoyingeverymoment.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-29447265788823045752011-09-04T21:07:27.000-07:002011-09-04T21:07:27.000-07:00There's always menopause to look forward to. N...There's always menopause to look forward to. NOT! <br>You are admirably breaking new ground as a Turner; and I do relate to those having-a-uterus days. Your self-awareness is your best friend, since you can understand what is going on inside you, and deal with it wisely. <br>Hang in there. "No worries" and "it's all good" as you kids say. I have much respect for your understanding and care of yourself and your family, really...aunt suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-9972013497656845722011-09-04T17:51:07.000-07:002011-09-04T17:51:07.000-07:00Oh my sweet niece. You are brave to share your cha...Oh my sweet niece. You are brave to share your challenges; and do know that you are not alone. That's what I would add to healthy eating, exercise and medication. Other humans for support! I know what the toddler years did to/for me...Getting to the reality of anxiety and depression made a world of difference. And, with your insight and strength will see you through; you have such a promising process. <br>Call/text/email me ANYTIME and vent or talk or whatever. I completely understand, and am here for you. It does get better, and I don't need to tell you that. Much love from aunt sue.Aunt Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-76203769795973535082011-09-04T05:54:35.001-07:002011-09-04T05:54:35.001-07:00Thanks, Wolf. I think I might have gained extra w...Thanks, Wolf. I think I might have gained extra weight from eating my sorrows away. : ) I guess what I really wanted to get at is my kids are wonderful. It only gets out-of-hand when my emotions/hormones/body send me reeling. You know? They read into my impatience and understand that I'm having a hard time, which makes them tense and everything goes down from there. I am just glad they forgive me and allow me to recuperate at night.Amberhttp://www.makingthemomentscount.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-58085204402680979502011-09-04T05:54:35.000-07:002011-09-04T05:54:35.000-07:00Oh just give them 10 years and they will have the ...Oh just give them 10 years and they will have the pills ready. ; )Amberhttp://www.makingthemomentscount.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-74588410214188327802011-09-04T05:52:46.000-07:002011-09-04T05:52:46.000-07:00I have not heard of the book but am familiar with ...I have not heard of the book but am familiar with the changes in our brain during monthly cycles. (Have I mentioned that I am a HUGE science geek?) However, I will be picking that book up rather quickly. <br> <br>I can relate to your first bc experience as it mirrors mine. Ironically, I have to take bc now to control my out-of-control monthly cycles--to make my emotions more level (for a while there, I could not reign them in) and help everything become regular. It's funny how things change after having kids, huh? <br> <br>Thank you. I really think it will, this is just a rough mid-week cycle.Amberhttp://www.makingthemomentscount.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-60456969743934186002011-09-04T05:48:18.000-07:002011-09-04T05:48:18.000-07:00I hope next week treats you kindly. I had a brie...I hope next week treats you kindly. <br> <br>I had a brief, scary insight into how much hormones matter. My first experience with birth control pills literally sent me to bed crying for three weeks. At which point, I luckily went back to find a better option. My hormones and I work fine. External ones, not so much. <br>I don't know if you've heard of it, but a while back I read a fascinating book called the female brain. There are detectable changes in our brains as we go through our monthly cycles. Pretty amazing, huh?Katehttp://Watercoloringthetable.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-45228692008872552032011-09-04T05:05:36.001-07:002011-09-04T05:05:36.001-07:00There is no such thing as normal, babe. We all hav...There is no such thing as normal, babe. We all have our own brand of crazy. Some of us just don't have pills invented for us yet.Boingerheadhttp://boingerhead.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-22049039581280347642011-09-04T05:05:36.000-07:002011-09-04T05:05:36.000-07:00Hope you find that balance soon. Not always easy, ...Hope you find that balance soon. Not always easy, I know. Especially with little ones who need you...BigLittleWolfhttp://dailyplateofcrazy.com/2011/08/31/the-gift/noreply@blogger.com