tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post8110918808823817328..comments2024-03-28T21:36:55.157-04:00Comments on Love That Max : How do you get yourself out of those anxiety black holes? Ellen Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-13999716062256233582017-02-10T00:22:18.388-05:002017-02-10T00:22:18.388-05:00Another great post, I really appreciate your effor...Another great post, I really appreciate your efforts on the blog here. You have a gift for putting things in such a way that your message comes through loud and clear, is so RELEVANT, and puts everything in proper perspective (at least for me anyway).<br /><br />Thanks again<br />Lung - <a href="http://www.e-counseling.com/" rel="nofollow">www.e-counseling.com</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14796439072541507730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-64911075669246116922017-02-08T10:48:01.705-05:002017-02-08T10:48:01.705-05:00We got two young cats to help the family cope afte...We got two young cats to help the family cope after our second oldest child died last summer. We had planned to get some soon but got them sooner. Fur therapy helps everyone. We think we have some kind of critter(s) in one wall so now cats are doubly appreciated until we get that resolved.<br /><br />General anxiety has gotten very high after the holidays. I can't take my mind off the dysfunction that could hit our medical care. If the lifetime cap is taken away, I just don't know. I used to see all the bills from the hospital but nothing is sent after our youngest hits her deductible (last year that happened a few days into Feb), gee whiz the lifetime total should be over 500k because she's relatively healthy but the surgeries are usually 25-50k, other stuff adds up. We had a snow day the other day (rarely snows + hills = no school). I don't think anyone thought about the political circus and it was a huge relief. If there's some planned way to cause that which isn't costly, I would love to know some ideas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-3246718567689061292017-02-08T10:27:49.663-05:002017-02-08T10:27:49.663-05:00I am having a really hard time with this right now...I am having a really hard time with this right now -- seems like I hit a wall every so often when it comes to anxiety/worries and juggling all the therapies and appointments and social support and insurance rules and above all the painful medical info, so it goes like:<br />1. Juggle Juggle Juggle<br />2. Juggle with Increased Anxiety<br />3. Juggle with Sudden Additional External Stress/News and Sugar Binge<br />4. Meltdown<br />(5. ....profit? I wish)<br />To cope I eat a lot of sweet stuff. I drink a lot of tea -- mostly herbal, since a therapist recently told me that caffeine can heighten anxiety. I watch a lot of Netflix. I take breaks and walks. I started volunteering in my work field (archives/libraries) 1-2x a week, and that has really helped. I started rereading one of my favorite old comfort reads last night. Reading posts like this help me remember I'm not alone, not doing it wrong, and certainly not broken because I can't handle this all the time without breaks or help. But I don't know if any of this stuff is working to break up this cycle of juggling-to-meltdown in five easy steps. Maybe I need to do more home repair. :D<br /><br />pepperyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10052933253593305659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-49417564114105175692017-02-08T09:52:26.189-05:002017-02-08T09:52:26.189-05:00Anxiety relievers... organizing, painting, gardeni...Anxiety relievers... organizing, painting, gardening, dark chocolate, wine.<br /><br />Feel your high school anxiety. My son started high school the year my husband had a sabbatical in a large city across the country from our home state, family and friends. He performed well and I survived. There is no perfect choice but you are doing all the right things to make informed decisions. Follow your heart; and keep your home repair toolbox nearby.Helennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-40096186719190792692017-02-08T01:32:38.395-05:002017-02-08T01:32:38.395-05:00Is it possible for Max to be included in electives...Is it possible for Max to be included in electives? At my high school P.E. was the most common class where this happened as they had an adaptive P.E. teacher who I took class with due to a physical disability who would co-teach the regular P.E. class. Lots of socialization goes on in P.E. I know we had students with intellectual disabilities in other electives as well but without a co-teacher. Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03124234601161128258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-74640748074962420102017-02-07T12:24:01.845-05:002017-02-07T12:24:01.845-05:00Most often I need a reminder to not yell. Fortunat...Most often I need a reminder to not yell. Fortunately my oldest daughter (18) will remind me (she hates conflict). But we will see at the end of this month. I missed/canceled my 14-year-old's transition to high school IEP because he is sick. Turned out it is influenza and the drug store is out of liquid tamaflu. Last Wednesday my 16-year-old was diagnosed with PCOS. Then yesterday the blood work results showed that she has diabetes (waiting to hear back from the diabetes clinic for an initial appointment). And the 18-year-old found out it is virtually impossible to get in-state status so she can go to her college of choice (Humboldt State). I can't afford out-of-state tuition. I see junk food in my future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-3555178062378247302017-02-07T11:58:43.679-05:002017-02-07T11:58:43.679-05:00All the things you mention. Plus Xanax. I'm no...All the things you mention. Plus Xanax. I'm not joking, actually. When talking/cleaning (rather than repairing) the house/walking don't do the trick, I give myself a break and take a low dose of Xanax (which is my anxiolytic of choice). Once the physiological anxiety response is in full gear, it is super hard for me to bring it back down without a little help. I don't take it daily, but when needed, I do take it, and (most important part) don't beat myself up or judge myself for it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-65034022927567553352017-02-07T10:42:46.633-05:002017-02-07T10:42:46.633-05:00Could a Special Olympics Unified Team activity be ...Could a Special Olympics Unified Team activity be in option for Max? I know here in NJ there are lots of unified sports to choose from at both competitive and recreational levels. Just a thought. As far as stress and anxiety goes, I'm afraid I like wine. Maybe a little too much. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-74540664248271866232017-02-07T10:17:23.762-05:002017-02-07T10:17:23.762-05:00I know I'm far from being a parent but I talk ...I know I'm far from being a parent but I talk a lot with friends and I practice deep breathing and muscle relaxation techniques which are part of mindfulness. Kathrynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-21741188996520838542017-02-07T07:54:52.600-05:002017-02-07T07:54:52.600-05:00Chocolate - lots and lots of chocolate (junk food ...Chocolate - lots and lots of chocolate (junk food is my friend). Besides that, late night youtube/video watching, or fanfic reading. Basically, after my day is over and my not-so-little-ones are finally down for the night, I try to take some "me" time, no matter how late it is. If I don't, I land up feeling that I'm going straight from all day mommy-ing to sleep to right back to all day mommy-ing. I need that break in order to de-stress and be functional and human to my family, even if it means I'm sometimes a bit of a zombie in the morning. - AlyssaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com