Sunday Weighers... or is it only me?

[nettie]

could I ask a little favour.... could a couple of you lovely ladies pop over and check out my food diary and let me know if I'm on the right track for EE please. It's called 'the scary world of food'
Thank you xx

 

[Roziee]

Thanks Ladies- I'm at work to so can't reply properly but silliness i have a chewing gum in my mouth

 

[Roziee]

Wow roziee i'm sorry to hear that you've been so stressed lately and have been dealing with so much. I wish i knew what to say, You and your health comes first. You should go and get checked out by the doctors and take some time off work to relax if it having such a negative effect on you. Just so you know you don't have to be that Roziee thats always happy, bubbly, confident because we all have times when we're upset, unhappy and have doubts so we (everyone) will love and support you no matter what and i'm sure your work friends feel the same. I hope you can figure out whats causing this ((Hugs)) :gen126: :hug99: Xxx

Thats so sweet of you Sum. Thank you for the kind words. You're absolutely right- and the logic side of my brain tells me this every day, but God knows whats happened to me in the last few days. Im going to speak to boss lady and ask for tomorrow and Thursday off (as I already have friday booked off already) and go see a doctor and sort myself out before going to see family up north.

Roziee - you rascal - you have made me log in from work!!

Just had to log in to give you a hug and remind you that you could not stop breathing even if you tried. Your body wouldn't allow it. You had a urine infection at the weekend if I remember rightly. This is a sign that you are under par so it is no surprise that your anxiety had a flare up too. Look after your body and your mind will benefit too. There are loads of benefits of SW that can help your anxiety. Will chat later more.

I can't stop, but wanted to suggest that you try chewing some sugar free gum at the moment. The chewing movement will relax your jaw muscles and stop the build up of tension in that area. Chewing and swallowing saliva will help to keep your throat open.

Talk later xxx

Sorry Silliness!! Didn't mean to make you log in at work.. (although i am very glad you did ) I'm chewing gum so hopefully that will help! x

Hi Roziee,
You really need to go to the doctors. I had anxiety attacks due to a past relationship and the worry that my current relationship was going to go the same way. Anyway, I had some counselling but my doctor also gave me some beata blockers and I could take them as and when I was feeling at my most anxious. You could maybe take one if you knew you were going to have a particular hard day at work? I also had hypnosis but that was awful, wouldnt suggest it to my worst enemy!

I was given diazepam on Sunday but i didnt take it.. I dont want to turn to drugs to make me feel better- I want to be stronger than that, but maybe thats be being arrogant and thinking i'm stronger than I may be? Not sure..

 

[PinkToaster]

Good for you for sharing how you're feeling right now. I know from experience how hard it is to talk about these things. I suffered from anxiety attacks in my late teens and I remember how awful they were, I genuinely thought I was having a heart attack.
Thankfully they have reduced a lot. I still occasionally get them, usually in the middle of the night for some reason but I can usually talk myself into calming down by thinking, "it's just anxiety, I can breathe. I will be fine." and I make sure that I breathe slowly in through the nose and out through the mouth.

I'm glad that you feel that you can talk about it here. It's an awful thing to keep to yourself and it could possibly make it more stressful! Please share on here any time you feel the need to.

 

[silly sausage]

Roziee - you are not alone. Add me to the list and there are quite a lot of sufferers here. I have beta blockers too, very low dose and to be taken as and when required. I tend not to take them - they are like a safety net and it is enough knowing I have them iykwim. They are the only thing my doc will give me. I hate taking anything, but they are very subtle and non-addictive. Just strong enough to take off the edge when you need it. My panic is specific to situations though rather than random so I can usually anticipate when I will feel bad.

I am off to look at Nettie's diary although I'll warn you I haven't a clue about EE lol

 

[Ela ine]

Hi beauts.
Sorry I missed my wi yesterday, a whole week on slim fast and I've managed to lose... a pound.

I miss slimming world, a lot.

 

[elb4160]

Hello all!
I've not run away I assure you! I've just had a very very busy weekend and have not been able to get on to post!
We've been decorating (nuff said ha)

I had another gain this week, deserved again. Today I have turned over a new leaf with the help of my fabulous fiance
We were all talking over the weekend while decorating, I was very cross and annoyed that I couldn't fit through the gaps left once we'd moved things to the centre of the room without getting wet paint on myself so I got in a bit of a huff about being too fat to fit etc and OH said that he would spend his week off work trying to get me to lose as much weight as possible so that it will inspire me to keep going. So today we went out running... Oh my goodness... i have never felt so huge in my whole entire life... let me tell you - running + weighing over 26 stone do NOT mix. I could barely do anything at all I felt like such a failure. BUT thats the point isn't it really? Maybe this will help inspire me and I will finally be able to kick myself up the bum and get this weight shifted so that I CAN run without feeling like a sack of jelly.
I weighed in at 26stone 6lb this morning as OH wanted to see what he can do to me in a week, so we'll see!

 

[nettie]

I was given diazepam on Sunday but i didnt take it.. I dont want to turn to drugs to make me feel better- I want to be stronger than that, but maybe thats be being arrogant and thinking i'm stronger than I may be? Not sure..

I dont think I would take that either to be honest, they are quite strong. I can't remember what I was given but they just took they edge off and I no longer have anxiety attacks. Hope you're feeling better soon x

 

[Woodland girl]

Hi Elb, fantastic! You go for it !!! Xxx

 

[Roziee]

Good for you for sharing how you're feeling right now. I know from experience how hard it is to talk about these things. I suffered from anxiety attacks in my late teens and I remember how awful they were, I genuinely thought I was having a heart attack.
Thankfully they have reduced a lot. I still occasionally get them, usually in the middle of the night for some reason but I can usually talk myself into calming down by thinking, "it's just anxiety, I can breathe. I will be fine." and I make sure that I breathe slowly in through the nose and out through the mouth.

I'm glad that you feel that you can talk about it here. It's an awful thing to keep to yourself and it could possibly make it more stressful! Please share on here any time you feel the need to.

Toastie, I thought I'd share here- i haven't nothing to lose, right? Plus, you guys are very supportive and need your help and advise.

Thank you for your kind words x

Roziee - you are not alone. Add me to the list and there are quite a lot of sufferers here. I have beta blockers too, very low dose and to be taken as and when required. I tend not to take them - they are like a safety net and it is enough knowing I have them iykwim. They are the only thing my doc will give me. I hate taking anything, but they are very subtle and non-addictive. Just strong enough to take off the edge when you need it. My panic is specific to situations though rather than random so I can usually anticipate when I will feel bad.

I am off to look at Nettie's diary although I'll warn you I haven't a clue about EE lol

Yeah it's reassuring to know I'm not alone. Read below and I'll tell you what I did this evening..

I dont think I would take that either to be honest, they are quite strong. I can't remember what I was given but they just took they edge off and I no longer have anxiety attacks. Hope you're feeling better soon x

Hi nettle,

I wasn't feeling well after work and the feeling was getting worse and worse so i went to a&e and the doctor said that I should take my diazepam as it's only a 2mg dosage and it'll relax the muscles.. So I was reassured that it's only as a muscle relaxant and not an anti depressant.. So he said I should take them for 2 days and see how I feel. If the feeling doesn't go then I need to go see an ENT specialist.. But he said the same thing as the doctor on Sunday- it's all anxiety related.

I'm going to take thurs and fri work and go to the doctors on thurs and see what they say.. Then I'm going to my mums on Friday and I'm gonna have a long chat without the hubby about stuff.. Think I should really tell him what's going on in my head without feeling like I'm being a burden t him, right?

 

[silly sausage]

Hi Roziee - I see from your other thread that you have taken the tablet and gone out for a curry and pudding. Good stuff!

The tablets will relax you, but as you know whatever is niggling at your subconscious will still need sorting. At least you will feel relaxed enough to think straight. If your hubby was ill, you would want to know so you could help him. Just a thought, you will know best.

You said you did not feel anxious in the morning and that it just came upon you. One thing I noticed is that you posted that you had a low syn hot chocolate this morning. Not being funny, but if I had drunk that in the morning I would have felt anxious due to the fake sugar and caffeine hit. I believe if you are feeling vulnerable to anxiety, you should try to avoid sudden sugar spikes as it can lead to symptoms similar to anxiety that can set you off on a proper attack. (I can't eat chocolate until after Hollyoaks o'clock otherwise I am wired to the moon)

Hopefully you are having a lovely sleep now and will feel better in the morning x

 

[silly sausage]

Emma - good luck with your fiance's boot camp. I think if you get a good loss it will be very motivational and spur you on to greater things.

Well done on going running - you are braver than me! And don't underestimate the body magic in decorating...all that stretching, lifting etc. Go Emma! arty0011:


Has anyone seen Blue Smartie tonight? Is she bunking off WI?

 

[PinkToaster]

You said you did not feel anxious in the morning and that it just came upon you. One thing I noticed is that you posted that you had a low syn hot chocolate this morning. Not being funny, but if I had drunk that in the morning I would have felt anxious due to the fake sugar and caffeine hit. I believe if you are feeling vulnerable to anxiety, you should try to avoid sudden sugar spikes as it can lead to symptoms similar to anxiety that can set you off on a proper attack. (I can't eat chocolate until after Hollyoaks o'clock otherwise I am wired to the moon)x

Now that you mention it Saus the last time I had one of my night time attacks was when I got into the habit of having a daily coffee at work. I don't anymore because I don't like being dependant on caffeine but the two could be linked.

 

[silly sausage]

Now that you mention it Saus the last time I had one of my night time attacks was when I got into the habit of having a daily coffee at work. I don't anymore because I don't like being dependant on caffeine but the two could be linked.

It is just my own theory, but it makes sense to try to keep your body on an even balance and avoid any peeks and troughs throughout the day that might set you off. Years ago I ate practically nothing and hardly slept for a week due to a bereavement. Then I ate a mars bar. You can guess what happened next Shocking when I think about it now.

 

[silly sausage]

Hi beauts.
Sorry I missed my wi yesterday, a whole week on slim fast and I've managed to lose... a pound.

I miss slimming world, a lot.

Sorry Elaine, didn't see you there.

Well done on your loss!

The door is always open you know. If you are not enjoying SF, maybe you could try combining the best bits of SF (not having to think about food) with the best bits of SW (getting to eat food). By this I mean having a strick daily meal plan from which you don't deviate. Just eat the same daily, balanced plan every day so you don't have to think about food. And use a side plate for portion control if it helps.

You will be a success at whatever you do. You are the lass who can swim for miles and miles and miles so you certainly have the determination and stamina!

 

[craybia]

morning ladies. There was a programme on the other night about eating healthily as I was surfing lol. The woman said it is best to eat the 3 meals a day and give your body food which will slowly burn up and give you energy rather than skipping meals as then it will start to crave the sugary foods and as Silly S said you end up high on sugar but then it burns up very quick and you feel worse and want more,

have a fantastic day everyone.

 

[Roziee]

Hi Roziee - I see from your other thread that you have taken the tablet and gone out for a curry and pudding. Good stuff!

The tablets will relax you, but as you know whatever is niggling at your subconscious will still need sorting. At least you will feel relaxed enough to think straight. If your hubby was ill, you would want to know so you could help him. Just a thought, you will know best.

You said you did not feel anxious in the morning and that it just came upon you. One thing I noticed is that you posted that you had a low syn hot chocolate this morning. Not being funny, but if I had drunk that in the morning I would have felt anxious due to the fake sugar and caffeine hit. I believe if you are feeling vulnerable to anxiety, you should try to avoid sudden sugar spikes as it can lead to symptoms similar to anxiety that can set you off on a proper attack. (I can't eat chocolate until after Hollyoaks o'clock otherwise I am wired to the moon)

Hopefully you are having a lovely sleep now and will feel better in the morning x

Hey silliness,

I had breakfast though before the skinny hot chocolate and I don't have much caffeine anyway so I can see your point of view. I'll avoid caffeine for a few days- I can go days without caffeine so I won't be missing much.

Thank you you've been a star xx

 

[Woodland girl]

Hope today is better Rozie!

Today I woke up blah. Just blah. And did not want to run or eat right!!! So, I knew I had to DO something different. Had a yummy yummy blt, and scraped together change that I leave lying all over the house and in pockets and toddled off to the gym. It was brilliant! Used the rowing machine, then 10 mins on cross trainer and ran on the treadmill. The treadmill felt amazing, never run on one before and it was much easier than being outside ! I loved it and ran well.
Def going to save up pennies to do that a couple of times a month.
It made a huge difference to my day. Lunch was superfree and ss and scherzo dinner planned. Amazing what positive action can do!

So, anyone else feeling blah? Go do something different ;-)
Xx

 

[elb4160]

Just wanted to check in and say :

Second day on plan

I've been off plan/half following for a few weeks, hence my gains, but am now back to it and feeling good about it
Last night I spent a while looking through various food diaries on here and have taken a lot of good ideas from them.

Have a good week everyone!

 

[silly sausage]

I'm feeling the lurve and positivity on this thread today!

Was pondering postponing my mini-challenge (due to feeling shivery and wabbit earlier in the week), but have changed my mind after reading the posts above! I am so far behind, but will give it a go. Thanks guys xx