Well, today (Tuesday) was day 4 of weaning myself off of Zoloft. My doctor has me taking half doses for seven days and then half doses every other day for 16 days. So far I haven’t had too many withdrawal issues, but it’s still early yet. I feel a bit more panicky and a few other side effects have gotten a bit worse, but I’m hoping that those will fade as more time goes on.
On the other hand, I’m already feeling a bit more myself in some ways. In fact, I felt better tonight than I have in several weeks. [ ... ]
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Jul 2009
Well, today (Tuesday) was day 4 of weaning myself off of Zoloft. My doctor has me taking half doses for seven days and then half doses every other day for 16 days. So far I haven’t had too many withdrawal issues, but it’s still early yet. I feel a bit more panicky and a few other side effects have gotten a bit worse, but I’m hoping that those will fade as more time goes on.
On the other hand, I’m already feeling a bit more myself in some ways. In fact, I felt better tonight than I have in several weeks. [ ... ]
Category: Health
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28
Jul 2009
Mowing the grass + Sinus infection = don’t mix real well. I did try to wear a mask like my mom does for her allergies, but I felt like I was suffocating.
I still hate it when plus size catalogues that carry sizes 12W and 14W and up utilize models that obviously wear a size 2 or 4 or even smaller. I mean, come on. It’s insulting.
Do they really think that they can fool us into believing that the clothing will look the same on us as it does on them; and
If the clothing makes them look frumpy, why in God’s [ ... ]
Category: Life in General
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24
Jul 2009
Okay, nothing truly fantastic has really happened like me losing weight or winning the lottery. I’m just feeling much more optimistic and hopeful today than I have in a really long time.
First, I got my oil changed yesterday and since they topped off the air in my tires, they don’t squeal anymore. They still need to be replaced, and fairly soon, but at least it’s not as immediate as I was thinking. If only everything was such a quick fix! Guess I should check my tire pressure a bit more often, huh?
Unfortunately, my computer hasn’t been such a [ ... ]
Category: Health
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23
Jul 2009
First, thanks to everyone who posted a comment on my last post. You are all truly wonderful people and keep reminding me that there are good people in the world.
So this week, things aren’t just raining down on me. They’re pouring. And I’m not talking about water from the sky.
First, my laptop has decided to be a pain in the ass. After I reformatted the hard drive a couple of weeks ago, it started running pretty great again, but now it is constantly shutting itself down. After doing some research online, I have a few things to check on to [ ... ]
Category: Health, Life in General
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21
Jul 2009
Prepare yourself for a bit of honesty. It’s no secret that I’ve been a bit discouraged lately by my apparent inability to stick with “the Plan.” Unfortunately, I’ve found myself falling into some of the same old behaviors and traps that used to be a part of my personal makeup.
When I started Weight Watchers, I joined in 2004 after I saw the success of a good friend who made her goal weight. I joined online, but just couldn’t seem to get myself going. It was a year after my brother’s death and while I wanted to lose weight – as [ ... ]
Category: Psychology
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20
Jul 2009
That’s it. I’m not allowed to have any more Sundays. And I don’t mean sundaes, because that’s not a problem. I actually mean no more Sundays – as in the day of the week.
I do fine Saturday (for the most part). I was even down two pounds this past Saturday. And then Sunday hit and I blew it all out of the water and am back up again. Argh. I’ve noticed that pattern over the past several weeks. So, of course, the best solution is to not allow myself any more Sundays, right? Now, how I’m going to achieve that [ ... ]
Category: Life in General
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13
Jul 2009
One of my friends that I visited in California joked that my family needs a frequent user punch-card for our local hospital. Unfortunately, it’s not an exaggeration.
My weekend began like any other. I got up early and mowed the lawn. Luckily, the bugs weren’t nearly as bad as last week, but the humidity was horrendous. But I got it done. We then ran errands and I was so thankful that I had gotten up early to mow because it just got steamier and steamier all day. That evening, my parents and I sat down and watched the Nicole Kidman/Hugh Jackman [ ... ]
Category: Life in General
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07
Jul 2009
The miracle (which, amazingly, happens to not be the two point PB&J) is that I didn’t gain weight this week! This is the first time in almost two months that I wasn’t up at least a pound! Now, I was up 0.1 pounds, but I refuse to count that as a gain. That is most definitely a maintain. WHOOHOO! It may not seem like much, but this is progress, people!
Now, the two point PB&J. I usually eat Sara Lee’s 100 Calories and Delightful bread. The kind I always get is the 100% whole wheat with honey. It is only one [ ... ]
Category: Food, Weigh-Ins
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04
Jul 2009
I just wanted to post a quick note to wish all of my american friends a Happy 4th of July!
I’m going to the farmer’s market this morning and then to “the boat” a/k/a one of the several casinos in our town. What can I say, my mom talked me into it and we haven’t been in over six months. Wish me luck!
Later, we’re going to grill out and I’m going to try to behave myself (food-wise anyway).
And if the rain ever cuts it out enough that the grass can dry, I’ll be mowing the lawn. So that’s my exciting day [ ... ]
Category: Life in General
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