Saturday, October 18, 2008

Scary

So I love blogging! It is fun to see what you are all up to! I love to leave comments to let you know that I care. Sorry that I haven't done so this past week, I haven't been myself. I had some pretty major anxiety attacks this past week or so. It was really scary. I have never felt like that before. My heart was doing this weird thing, that is really hard to explain. It's still doing it, but barely. I felt crappy..etc. etc. etc. I went to the dr. on Tuesday to see what was going on. They did all my vitals, they were normal. He listened to my heart, he said it was normal. He put me back on my Depression/anxiety medicine. I didn't want to go back on it, but I knew that I needed to. I had had enough.
So what put me into anxiety depression mode? A lot. General conference really got to me. It was so good, but we need to be prepared. I don't feel prepared and it really scares me. Matt working graves is really hard on me. I feel like a single parent, and I just couldn't handle it anymore. All I wanted to do was sit infront of the computer and do nothing else. I didn't want to be a mother, I know that's sad, but that is how i felt. I was angry. Oh yeah not to mention the fact that i was having pregnancy symptoms. I was like great. Not now. I'm so not ready for that yet. I know that stress can cause those kinds of symptoms, so I had also mentioned that to my doc. He wants me to take a pregnancy test in the next couple of weeks. Well now I'm pretty sure that I'm not preggo because i'm not late. I will take one next week just to make sure. Also I'm not feeling the pregnancy symptoms anymore.
I have been off of my happy pills for a little over a month. I started noticing a couple of weeks ago that I was angry, I would erupt at every little thing. I was a monster to Matt and my kids. I feel so bad. I had no patience whatsoever. Now that I'm back on them oh man what a difference! I feel so much better, I have more patience, and I'm so much nicer! For those of you that are against the happy pills, don't be. They are a great help, and you shouldn't be ashamed to use them. These past couple of weeks I have just been so exhausted from the anxiety that I have been going to bed so much earlier than I have been. What a difference that has made too! Go figure! So I'm going to continue to get good sleep, and not spend my night and days on the computer. I have done some fun things these past couple of weeks that have helped me to not think about what was going on with my heart and everything else, and I will slowly post what I have done. Thank you all so much for checking my blog, and caring about me! I love you all!

14 comments:

Rayna said...

I'm glad your feeling better. I say whatever helps you to be a better Mommy go for it! For me it's a chocolate snack or driving my daughter in the car to put her to sleep (unlike normal kids you fall asleepin their beds). If it gives us peace of mind, what's wrong with it?

Crystal said...

I was put in anit-depression pills last year when i knew dustun was leaving for Iraq, and we were dealing with infertility. I was little bit embarrassed then I thought, "why?" if it helps me to function normal why not? I was able to slowly be taken off once dustun got back form deployment. I hope you feel better, being down is no fun. If you need anything let me know!

Luvnbnamom said...

I know exactly how you feel about not feeling prepared! I feel the same way! I am glad that you are feeling better! I love reading your blog and I can't wait to hear about what fun things you guys have been doing latley!

Allreds said...

I have been there. It really sucks;( Just yesterday I almost wished I was pregnant again just for an excuse for my emotional break down. what a crapy day. I love my pills and I think my kids love them too. Good luck Stephanie

The Villarreal's said...

Hey you know what? A lot of people take happy pills and are ashamed, why should we be? They make us feel good and sane. I went through the same thing as you, but let me tell you, i'll never stop taking my pills again. Keep feeling better.
Eleisha

Lund Family said...

You are a super star and I love you!

Dee Ann Carter said...

Karen
I am sorry you are going through this! I really feel unprepared and am on a emergency preparedness rampage!! There is no shame in taking pills. That is why they are there. E-mail or call if you need to ever talk!! Hugs
Cami

Cami said...

Whoops Sorry I didn't know I was on my sister in laws sign in page. So DeeAnn is me!!
Cami

Ande said...

glad you are feeling better. Do what ya gotta do, I have to take a break put on some really loud music sing at the top of my lungs and maybe dance a bit. I look crazy doing it, but it helps releive stress.

Jen Sue Wild said...

Clapping at your bravery and honesty in this post!!
The one thing I have always liked about you Karen is that you are super honest about your feelings.

There is this amazeing Phyclogist in our ward here he did this work shop on depression and anxiety He said "you can pray all you want go to the Temple all you want witch are all very good things but if those things aren't helping you There is no shame in taking pills. Why on earth do you think we have them. "
I loved his bluntness in saying this and I love that he shared that when the season changes here in Alaska he even gets depressed. He also told us many natural things we can do to help ..
The one thing he stressed was that we should never be ashamed in needing help..

Shaina said...

It is so hard to have a husband with a tough work schedule. I feel like i've been a single mom for these past 8 months. Dont feel bad about being on the pills. It is what you need right now. Everyone has down times. Hope you feel better soon.

Emily said...

I can completely relate! No worries! I LOVE my Happy Pills. I spent a whole year getting out of bed just to land on the couch and sit and watch tv all day while Little Emily played in front of me. Going out scared me, and I did very little around the house. As soon as I got on the pills, I could definitely see a difference. I felt so much better. Thank You for sharing. It helps to hear that I'm not the only one!

Valerie said...

Sorry for not commenting earlier. I haven't been able to keep up on everyones blogs.

I am glad to hear you are doing well. I get updates from Brittnie all the time! I know what you mean when you say you snap for no reason at all. It is hard to be a parent 24 hours a day! Just know that I am thinking of you often! Keep your head up!
Love ya

Ashes said...

Glad you feel better! Love yah Kotter!