Frogie: how to taper off Lexapro and Xanax?

[Frogie]

13 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

Well, that makes the two of us then! 

 

Get well soon.

 

TC,

JC xxx

Yes it does🤗

 

Hope you feel better soon too!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[joy2730]

So Frogie,  volunteering is on hold at present.  Do you think you are 'run down' as they used to say in the olden days before we talked of immunity.

 

I do think people get 'run down' by life in general.  When you are run down it can be hard to get back up again.

 

Joy

[Frogie]

Hi Joy:

 

I just can't get rid of this infection. Since I was on 2 zpacks, the dr said no strep. But I have an ear infection and a very red infected throat. He put me on a stronger antibiotic this time, so I hope it will work.

 

I don't think I'm run down. I think I got sick from being in the public. I've stayed home for so long, except to go to the store, that my immune system was down and I caught strep to begin with and it just has to run it course now.

 

My Uncle will be here tomorrow for a visit, so I have to at least "act" like I feel ok.

 

Thanks for checking on me.

 

Hope you are doing well.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Frogie]

Well,

 

The Bactrim was a nightmare! It made me soooo sick to my stomach, I was going to vomit. I had some phenegran, so I took one of those. But running to the bathroom every 5 minutes was no fun. I stopped after 2 days.

 

The dr gave me doxycycline, but haven't taken the it. My throat is a little pinky red, but not sore anymore. 

 

The 2 z-packs, and 2 days of Bactrim, I think killed the infection. They say a z-pack stays in your system 5-10 days after you are done taking it.

 

I was talking to the pharmacist. She said her husband had a virus for a month.

 

The dr and the pharmacist said to take sudafed and ibuprofen. I bought some sudafed, but haven't taken it. Is it safe for me to take? Or will it ramp up my WD symptoms? I really hope someone will answer that question for me.

 

Hope everyone is well and doesn't get this crud. It's no fun.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

 

[joy2730]

Oh Frogie, you are still suffering with your throat, how awful.  Do you think you are 'run down' because of everything that has been happening to you.  How is Brownie doing?

 

I am well, at work and missing my granddaughter Esme a little, so my daughter is visiting with her tomorrow.  I know I am so lucky that I can see her a lot.  I looked after her one morning last week and really enjoyed it, we really bonded.  I can't look after her this next week due to my work so she is going to the other granny and that will be good for Esme as she needs to see her other granny more. 

 

I went to look after her at 6.45 am ready for my daughter to go to work at 7 am.  I got into my daughter and son-in-law's bed with her and she played for about 10 mins and then we both went back to sleep until 10 am..  It was a great lie in for us both.  I looked after her til just after lunch and then again for one hour that night.  It was all so good and I loved it.  I have just bought a second hand book on baby signing as Esme likes hand gestures when you talk to her, so I thought we might as well do it properly. 

 

Esme has brought some much needed love into my life.  My husband and son do not love me as me, my daughter loves me for me though, warts and all, but I feel I am a disappointment to my husband and son, so Esme is filling a much needed vacuum in my life.  She is my new 'main person' and she has no idea of the joy she has brought me.

 

I don't worry about myself as much since we got Esme, now I just think as long as she is alright, that is all that matters.

 

Take care Frogie, and thanks for letting us know how you are.  I wasn't aware that some antibiotics and other drugs could be a problem in withdrawal, but it makes sense.

 

Joy

[RachelSusan]

Hi Frogie,

My exprience with Sudafed is that it ramped up my WD.  I am super sensitive to anything like that.  I can take guafenisen but all that does is thin mucus. Any of the nasal sprays that the doctor prescribed also made me jittery. Good luck. Ibueprophen was just fine for me. 

[Frogie]

7 minutes ago, RachelSusan said:

Hi Frogie,

My exprience with Sudafed is that it ramped up my WD.  I am super sensitive to anything like that.  I can take guafenisen but all that does is thin mucus. Any of the nasal sprays that the doctor prescribed also made me jittery. Good luck. Ibueprophen was just fine for me. 

Hi RS:

 

Things seem to send me to the moon and back that are activating lol... That's why I haven't taken it.

 

I'm running a cool mist humidifier.

 

I'm not plugged up, but if I do blow my nose it's clear.

 

I think I'll just stick it out.

 

Thanks for helping me out. You're a peach.

 

Feel better soon.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

 

[Frogie]

Question please!!

 

Hello:

 

I have a question for anyone who can help!

 

I have had a migraine for 2 days.  I've taken Excedrine Migraine, even a Fiorecet.

 

It's better today, but still hanging on.

 

What can I do for it? 

 

I will take any suggestion, just help!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[apace41]

2 hours ago, Frogie said:

I will take any suggestion, just help!

 

Hi, Frogie,

 

Take a look at our thread on headaches and see if that helps.

 

 

Best,

 

Andy

[Gridley]

Frogie,

 

After all the antibiotics you've taken, it would be a good idea to take some probiotics to restore your intestinal flora (that's the good bacteria in your system).  Antibiotics kill all bacteria, good and bad, and the good bacteria in your system needs to be replenished.  Good sources of probiotics are, of course, probiotic supplements, or a good quality yogurt.  I'd recommend the supplements if possible.

[Frogie]

33 minutes ago, Gridley said:

Frogie,

 

After all the antibiotics you've taken, it would be a good idea to take some probiotics to restore your intestinal flora (that's the good bacteria in your system).  Antibiotics kill all bacteria, good and bad, and the good bacteria in your system needs to be replenished.  Good sources of probiotics are, of course, probiotic supplements, or a good quality yogurt.  I'd recommend the supplements if possible.

Hi Gridley:

 

Thanks for the suggestion. I will get some.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Frogie]

Ok, I need help!

 

I don't know what's wrong today. My Uncle left this morning, I'm over whatever I had (thank goodness). No more antibiotics!

 

But I feel "weird". It's kinda like "fight or flight", but not. Jittery, like I can't get comfortable, restless legs, but not kicking legs, I don't know how to describe it. That's why I said weird.

 

Anybody ever feel like this? Or know what to do?

 

Thanks!!

 

Frogie xx

[apace41]

8 minutes ago, Frogie said:

But I feel "weird". It's kinda like "fight or flight", but not. Jittery, like I can't get comfortable, restless legs, but not kicking legs, I don't know how to describe it. That's why I said weird.

 

Glad the throat thing is better, Frogie.  This sounds like just a touch of akasthisia -- the feeling of inner restlessness that is very common either from taking or withdrawing from the drugs.  You have, as I see it, two choices.  You can try to do things that are designed to relax yourself, e.g., meditate, journal, breathing, yoga, etc.  Alternatively, you can do something active to burn off the energy and distract yourself from the uncomfortable feelings.  Perhaps the best is a combination, e.g., going for a peaceful but moderate walk in nature which would allow for some quiet contemplative time while still burning off the excess cortisol.

 

Hope that helps.

 

Best,

 

Andy

[Frogie]

Thanks Andy:

 

It's just so weird. I've never felt this before. I've had the "fight or flight" and ran out the door and kept going lol... 

 

But I've never felt this. I don't think I can be calm enough to meditate or journal, what about riding my exercise bike or my Pilates machine? This came on all of a sudden, I was just sitting here with Brownie and bam, it hit!

 

In the last 20 minutes, I've changed the bed and put the clean comforter on the bed my uncle slept on, emptied the dishwasher, and picked up the living room.

 

It's like I'm on speed, but I don't take drugs! 

 

So this is what akasthisia feels like, what people talk about? Well, I can tell you, I don't like it lol...

 

How long does it usually last? My blood pressure is 108/71, pulse 71, blood oxygen level is 96-97, so I'm fine there.

 

We don't have any nature to walk in. We have a little bitty town.

 

Thanks. 😜😜😜

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[apace41]

19 minutes ago, Frogie said:

what about riding my exercise bike or my Pilates machine?

 

That would work and be healthy as well.

 

19 minutes ago, Frogie said:

We don't have any nature to walk in. We have a little bitty town.

 

No trees or park or anything?  Local high school with a track?  There has to be outdoors at least.

 

Best,

 

Andy

[Frogie]

19 minutes ago, apace41 said:

 

That would work and be healthy as well.

 

 

No trees or park or anything?  Local high school with a track?  There has to be outdoors at least.

 

Best,

 

Andy

We have a small park, that would take 2 minutes to walk around. No high school track, they go to another school for that. There is outdoors, but our Main St is like 4 blocks lol... I actually think it's 3 blocks now that I count it.

 

I'll ride my bike. That should do it!

 

Now my stomach is upset?

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Gridley]

#1 idea: take Brownie for a walk to the park.  That would be doing a good deed for the both of you.  Though it's small, you can walk around it several times.  Then up and back several times on Main Street.  Then around and around your house. Is there any minor gardening or weeding to be done?  Weeding is very therapeutic.  It's good to be out in the fresh air.  

 

[apace41]

47 minutes ago, Gridley said:

Weeding is very therapeutic.

 

If you are free, Gridley, I've got some therapy for you at my house!  

 

Love gardening -- hate weeding!

 

Best,

 

Andy

[Frogie]

46 minutes ago, apace41 said:

 

If you are free, Gridley, I've got some therapy for you at my house!  

 

Love gardening -- hate weeding!

 

Best,

 

Andy

I don't like yard work. Our renter (he) loves it. They are only responsible for their yard, but does our's too, because my fiancé works and he (our renter) loves it. We have 5 lots, and just bought a new riding lawn mower. I've used it twice. If I didn't have to dump the grass, I wouldn't mind doing it. It's not therapy to me, it's aggravating lol...

 

Brownie won't walk. You put a leash on her. She sits down looks at you like ok, you pick me up and carry me I'll walk with you.

 

I guess I'm freaked out about what happened to me today, and then all of a sudden I'm nauseous? I don't understand it. And is it going to happen to me all the time? I know you don't have an answer to that.

 

I think some of my problem is my uncle left this morning, after being here for a week and my fiancé is at work. I'm going back to my volunteer job next week. We decided because I was so sick, I should wait one more week to make sure I'm good and healed.

 

Blabber mouth today. Apologies.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

[joy2730]

Always great to hear you 'blabber' Frogie.  Glad you are feeing a bit better. 

 

When you say our 'renter' do you mean the person you pay rent to?  Here in the UK we talk about landlords and tenants but your wording seems different.  I am always interested in different words. 

 

I am having a lovely day, with my granddaughter this morning, then Aquafit, then just a little work, then High Intensity Interval Training then sauna and a bit of a swim, then home for supper.

 

My husband's tramadol withdrawal has given him insomnia but he seems to be get just about enough sleep, so I think he will be OK in the long term.  He has a will of iron though, and doesn't panic about sleeplessness, like I tend to do.

[Frogie]

3 hours ago, joy2730 said:

Always great to hear you 'blabber' Frogie.  Glad you are feeing a bit better. 

 

When you say our 'renter' do you mean the person you pay rent to?  Here in the UK we talk about landlords and tenants but your wording seems different.  I am always interested in different words. 

 

I am having a lovely day, with my granddaughter this morning, then Aquafit, then just a little work, then High Intensity Interval Training then sauna and a bit of a swim, then home for supper.

 

My husband's tramadol withdrawal has given him insomnia but he seems to be get just about enough sleep, so I think he will be OK in the long term.  He has a will of iron though, and doesn't panic about sleeplessness, like I tend to do.

Hi Joy:

 

We own a small house on the same property that we live on, so we rent it out. They are the "renters" or tenants. My fiancé is the landlord.

 

I'm glad you are doing well. And you have your granddaughter. They are such blessings. I skyped with mine Friday. It was great to talk with her. Sorry to hear about your husband and the tramadol WD.

 

I had a really bad day yesterday. I had what they called akasthisia. Never had it before, and never want it again. After it finally went away, I got really nauseous. I hope today will be better.

 

Thanks for stopping by. It's great to hear from you.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

 

[Frogie]

QUESTION!

 

Hi everyone:

 

As you know, I've been sick for almost a month. I took my last antibiotic yesterday. I took 4 antibiotics. My last antibiotic was doxycycline 100mg.

 

I got up this morning short of breath and a headache. 

 

Could it be because we changed the clocks back, and I took my meds basically an hour later than normal? My oxygen level is 97% blood pressure was 107/73, so I was normal. 

 

Also, my fiancé is working 7 days a week right now.

 

Maybe I'm having some anxiety?

 

If someone could answer me I would greatly appreciate it!

 

Thanks.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Frogie,

 

Its ok - you're ok......you've had this before (short of breath) and it turned out to be anxiety.

 

You've checked your vitals - all OK.

 

Do your breathing exercises, go for a walk with Brownie.

 

Hugs,

JC xxx

[Frogie]

Just now, Junglechicken said:

Frogie,

 

Its ok - you're ok......you've had this before (short of breath) and it turned out to be anxiety.

 

You've checked your vitals - all OK.

 

Do your breathing exercises, go for a walk with Brownie.

 

Hugs,

JC xxx

Thanks JC:

 

Think I needed some reassurance too. 

 

It's cold, only 23 degrees, so I'm staying inside.

 

I have a slight headache too. I took ibuprofen for the last couple of days because my back was hurting. I wonder if my body says, you have a headache, take something. I'm trying not to take anything for it.

 

Thanks for helping. You always seem to have the right answers for me.

 

Hope you are doing well.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

10 minutes ago, Frogie said:

QUESTION!

 

Hi everyone:

 

As you know, I've been sick for almost a month. I took my last antibiotic yesterday. I took 4 antibiotics. My last antibiotic was doxycycline 100mg.

 

I got up this morning short of breath and a headache. 

 

Could it be because we changed the clocks back, and I took my meds basically an hour later than normal? My oxygen level is 97% blood pressure was 107/73, so I was normal. 

 

Also, my fiancé is working 7 days a week right now.

 

Maybe I'm having some anxiety?

 

If someone could answer me I would greatly appreciate it!

 

Thanks.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

I know because I've been there  used to have multiple panic attacks daily and at night.

 

Looking at the doxycline side effects, headaches aren't listed.  I've also woken up with headaches and they are usually my sinuses playing up.

 

Your body shouldn't be so sensitive that it reacts to taking meds an hour later than usual.  I have taken mine 30 mins to an hr later and no impact.

 

With your finance working even harder, and 7 days a week, you're experiencing isolation Frogie, and its normal that you would feel anxious.

 

Take care of yourself and Brownie.

 

HUGS,

JC xxx

 

[Frogie]

5 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

 

I know because I've been there  used to have multiple panic attacks daily and at night.

 

Looking at the doxycline side effects, headaches aren't listed.  I've also woken up with headaches and they are usually my sinuses playing up.

 

Your body shouldn't be so sensitive that it reacts to taking meds an hour later than usual.  I have taken mine 30 mins to an hr later and no impact.

 

With your finance working even harder, and 7 days a week, you're experiencing isolation Frogie, and its normal that you would feel anxious.

 

Take care of yourself and Brownie.

 

HUGS,

JC xxx

 

How did you get rid of the anxiety/panic attacks? I'm sure it's my fiancé working, and being isolated.

 

I will be glad to go back to my volunteer job this week. I've been out a month. I think that was really starting to help.

 

My fiancé and I were talking about how much needed to be done, including us both going on a diet before we could move home. Then I wake up like this.

 

Thanks JC. You always make me feel better.

 

I'm doing laundry, like my fiancé and I always do on Sunday's, but by myself.

 

I just need to calm myself down.

 

Thanks again,

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

1 hour ago, Frogie said:

How did you get rid of the anxiety/panic attacks? I'm sure it's my fiancé working, and being isolated.

 

I will be glad to go back to my volunteer job this week. I've been out a month. I think that was really starting to help.

 

My fiancé and I were talking about how much needed to be done, including us both going on a diet before we could move home. Then I wake up like this.

 

Thanks JC. You always make me feel better.

 

I'm doing laundry, like my fiancé and I always do on Sunday's, but by myself.

 

I just need to calm myself down.

 

Thanks again,

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

 

Frogie, the main thing is, you will be ok...............you're just scared and feeling vulnerable.

 

Well, my hubby used to help me if it happened when he was there (he would read to me for a couple of hours if it was a really bad one), if he wasn't I would go for walks, but it could take an hour or two before I felt calm again.

 

The last panic attack I had was in the lead up to an assignment deadline which needed to be completed 3 days after I returned from the Norway cruise early September this year.  I woke up a couple of hours after having gone to bed and seriously thought I was dying.

 

I'm glad I could help you to feel better about this.  Shortness of breath is an indicator of stress/anxiety - if you have had the all clear for your lungs (asthma) and heart, then anxiety is usually the culprit.

 

Hugs my friend 

 

JC xxx

 

 

[Frogie]

11 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

 

 

Frogie, the main thing is, you will be ok...............you're just scared and feeling vulnerable.

 

Well, my hubby used to help me if it happened when he was there (he would read to me for a couple of hours if it was a really bad one), if he wasn't I would go for walks, but it could take an hour or two before I felt calm again.

 

The last panic attack I had was in the lead up to an assignment deadline which needed to be completed 3 days after I returned from the Norway cruise early September this year.  I woke up a couple of hours after having gone to bed and seriously thought I was dying.

 

I'm glad I could help you to feel better about this.  Shortness of breath is an indicator of stress/anxiety - if you have had the all clear for your lungs (asthma) and heart, then anxiety is usually the culprit.

 

Hugs my friend 

 

JC xxx

 

 

JC:

 

I had a CT over a year ago. They said my lungs were fine.

 

I know it's just a lot of anxiety/stress from being sick, Brownie being sick, and taking all the antibiotics for a month. And being alone, knowing there is nothing to do here. At least when we lived at home, I could go walk the mall/stores and be ok. 

 

My fiancé is being good to me, but he is working a lot and under a lot of pressure right now. So when he's home, he is laying on the couch sleeping (he says he's not, but snoring is sleeping Lol). He told me yesterday that he needs to go on a diet, that he is ready to go home! Super news, but we have so much to do so we can rent where we live it isn't funny. And it's stuff I can't do by myself. Remodel a bathroom, recoat a roof, fix siding outside that is rotten, just things like that. But he also said it won't be until the end of next year because he wants to get his 5 years in so he gets a retirement.

 

I had my mammogram Friday. The tech said if I didn't hear anything from them, I would receive a letter in the mail in about a week that everything was fine. That's when this started. I haven't heard anything, so everything is fine. But just the wondering. All the AB's I've taken, I'm sure hasn't helped either.

 

Thanks for helping me. I really appreciate it.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[brassmonkey]

Frogie-- you have a health anxiety/panic spiral going caused by all the stuff that's been happening lately.  You need to break out your tool kit and work on calming yourself down, everything will be alright.  It would be a good idea to reread this thread: 

Dealing With Emotional Spirals

 

[Frogie]

1 minute ago, brassmonkey said:

Frogie-- you have a health anxiety/panic spiral going caused by all the stuff that's been happening lately.  You need to break out your tool kit and work on calming yourself down, everything will be alright.  It would be a good idea to reread this thread: 

Dealing With Emotional Spirals

 

Thanks Tom:

 

I really appreciate you stopping by and helping me out.

 

I do have a lot of health anxiety/panic spiraling going on. Junglechicken is a tremendous help!

 

Today, I'm sitting here crying like a little baby, and I'm a 54 year old woman.

 

Everything has been happening. You are right. First, Brownie was sick, then I got sick and haven't been to my volunteer job in almost a month. Been stuck in the house by myself except for going to the dr. My fiancé has been working 7 days a week. He does every time this year. I should be used to it by now after 4 years, but I'm not. I have no shopping or anywhere to go. Only 1 friend, and I've only talked to her twice since I've been sick.

 

Is there anything natural I can take to help?

 

Hope you are doing well.

 

Thanks again.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

 

[bheb]

Hi Frogie I'm so sorry you feel so alone through this, and that you're coming to know akathisia. However, I think it's good that you can track the cause -- you know what dose change destabilizes you so you can be careful and hopefully avoid akathisia in the future after you get over this bout. Does going outside for exercise help the restlessness?

[Junglechicken]

2 minutes ago, Frogie said:

Thanks Tom:

 

I really appreciate you stopping by and helping me out.

 

I do have a lot of health anxiety/panic spiraling going on. Junglechicken is a tremendous help!

 

Today, I'm sitting here crying like a little baby, and I'm a 54 year old woman.

 

Everything has been happening. You are right. First, Brownie was sick, then I got sick and haven't been to my volunteer job in almost a month. Been stuck in the house by myself except for going to the dr. My fiancé has been working 7 days a week. He does every time this year. I should be used to it by now after 4 years, but I'm not. I have no shopping or anywhere to go. Only 1 friend, and I've only talked to her twice since I've been sick.

 

Is there anything natural I can take to help?

 

Hope you are doing well.

 

Thanks again.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

 

 

Frogie,

 

I'm taking a few supplements which help calm my nervous system:

 

Herbal tincture for CNS (Golden seal, Licorice, peppermint, Schisandra, Skullcap, Lemon balm)

Theanine & Lemon Balm Complex

Butyric Acid (GABA)

Rescue Remedy for stress, Australian Bush flower essence for mood

 

Would be worth exploring possibilities?

 

TC,

JC xxx

[brassmonkey]

Sun shine, walks in the park or down a country lane, playing in the garden/yard.  Anything that will get you outside and your mind off of the problems.  All the problems have been resolved with a positive result so now you have to let them go and move on.  When a long stretch of trouble finally settles down there can be a "hangover" period for a few days as your body drops the tension and adjusts to the calm.  You need to let that calm establish a good foot hold. Don't push things just relax.

[Frogie]

1 minute ago, bheb said:

Hi Frogie I'm so sorry you feel so alone through this, and that you're coming to know akathisia. However, I think it's good that you can track the cause -- you know what dose change destabilizes you so you can be careful. Does going outside for exercise help the restlessness?

Thanks bheb:

 

I appreciate you stopping by. I've had 2 bouts of akasthisia. I don't think it's the dosage of Lexapro, I think it's health anxiety/panic, like Brassmonkey said. I talk with a couple other people on here, and everyone is very nice, considerate, and helpful of one another.

 

I've had a lot going on the last month 1/2. My 16 year old chihuahua got really sick. She's doing better now, thank goodness. Then I've been sick for a month. On 4 different antibiotics. I had just started to volunteer at a place 3 weeks before I got sick.

 

Now my fiancé is working 7 days a week. He works 7 days a week this time every year. I'm still not used to it after 4 years. We moved to a very rural area 4 years ago for his job. I only have 1 friend and have only talked about to her twice since all this has been going on. The town we live in has 600 people in it. If you weren't born here, or your parents aren't from here, you don't belong here. I was born and raised in a city of around 85,000 people. He wants to move back home, after me begging for so long. He said he's tired of tearing his body up for this job. But it won't be until the end of next year or so.  He has to get his 5 years in so he gets a retirement, and we have a lot of work to do on our place before we can rent it out. But at least we are going home sooner than later.

 

I'm stuck in the house. It's too chilly for me to walk. The wind blows all the time. I'm glad it's starting to cool off. I'm tired of it being 70 one day, and 40 the next.

 

I'm sure you didn't write to hear my problems. 

 

I want to say thanks again for stopping by. It means a lot when new people come by.

 

Hope you are doing well.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Frogie]

24 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

 

Frogie,

 

I'm taking a few supplements which help calm my nervous system:

 

Herbal tincture for CNS (Golden seal, Licorice, peppermint, Schisandra, Skullcap, Lemon balm)

Theanine & Lemon Balm Complex

Butyric Acid (GABA)

Rescue Remedy for stress, Australian Bush flower essence for mood

 

Would be worth exploring possibilities?

 

TC,

JC xxx

Thanks JC:

 

I will look into these. Maybe they will help. Can't hurt...

 

Thanks again!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Frogie]

25 minutes ago, brassmonkey said:

Sun shine, walks in the park or down a country lane, playing in the garden/yard.  Anything that will get you outside and your mind off of the problems.  All the problems have been resolved with a positive result so now you have to let them go and move on.  When a long stretch of trouble finally settles down there can be a "hangover" period for a few days as your body drops the tension and adjusts to the calm.  You need to let that calm establish a good foot hold. Don't push things just relax.

Thanks Tom:

 

I'm trying to relax, but it's so hard. I feel "stuck" in the house. I have a bad foot, so I can't walk a long ways. I have neurological damage in it from a fall, and am on disability. I did dust and vacuum the other day. My fiancé came home and actuatully noticed. That made me feel good.

 

Our renter loves to do yard work. They are responsible for their part but he does our's too because my fiancé works so much. I don't mind because I really don't like yard work.

 

I'm trying to relax, but it's so hard when all you have is yourself.

 

Thanks for helping me. I really appreciate it.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx