What is my symbol? Dirt - humus rich, loomy, fragrant soil - it is who and what I am. Getting back to the garden helps me center myself. The best things to understand before you get hit by an emotional truck: 1) People will make thoughtless comments, forgive them when you can, 2) There is no timetable; feel what you feel fully and 3) reach out to people when you want to talk - not when they want to talk.
This issue is so where I am right now. Just went this week to be tested for menopause even though I know I'm in the throes of it. Had the worst hot flash/anxiety attack/heart palpitations ever when meeting with our new CFO for the first time. OMG - started removing my clothes as he began looking alarmed. Had to excuse myself - out of body experience - the hair follicles on my arms stood at attention, I was sweating in places I didn't know could sweat like between my toes. My neck and face were bright red. The worse thing about it was that I had no control over my body. During my appt Dr had hot flash so at least I felt better to know that she had no more control than I do. She offered HRT which I rejected - she offered anti-anxiety drugs which I also rejected. She suggested OTC soy or black cohash or flax seed. I'm trying the soy, more exercise and better diet. We'll see...
lcdefior (anonymous) says...
What is my symbol? Dirt - humus rich, loomy, fragrant soil - it is who and what I am. Getting back to the garden helps me center myself. The best things to understand before you get hit by an emotional truck: 1) People will make thoughtless comments, forgive them when you can, 2) There is no timetable; feel what you feel fully and 3) reach out to people when you want to talk - not when they want to talk.
On Hit by an emotional truck
April 23, 2007 at 9:38 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
lcdefior (anonymous) says...
This issue is so where I am right now. Just went this week to be tested for menopause even though I know I'm in the throes of it. Had the worst hot flash/anxiety attack/heart palpitations ever when meeting with our new CFO for the first time. OMG - started removing my clothes as he began looking alarmed. Had to excuse myself - out of body experience - the hair follicles on my arms stood at attention, I was sweating in places I didn't know could sweat like between my toes. My neck and face were bright red. The worse thing about it was that I had no control over my body. During my appt Dr had hot flash so at least I felt better to know that she had no more control than I do. She offered HRT which I rejected - she offered anti-anxiety drugs which I also rejected. She suggested OTC soy or black cohash or flax seed. I'm trying the soy, more exercise and better diet. We'll see...
On Sailing the seas of menopause
March 22, 2007 at 10:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )