☼ Junglechicken

[powerback]

I do a little rock climbing ,nothing major but I love the fact it takes all your focus to do it ,turns the mind off but as I said if the part of the brain were concentration is not fully accessible we really need to be super cautious. Its a bummer but as Andy said ,it comes down to that dam acceptance .

Have a good week "walking "😀.

Take care . 

[Junglechicken]

13 minutes ago, powerback said:

I do a little rock climbing ,nothing major but I love the fact it takes all your focus to do it ,turns the mind off but as I said if the part of the brain were concentration is not fully accessible we really need to be super cautious. Its a bummer but as Andy said ,it comes down to that dam acceptance .

Have a good week "walking "😀.

Take care . 

 

Rock climbing is wonderful, a very "raw" sport.  You and nature.

 

Thats why I like gardening, as it is totally focused on that.

 

Acceptance isn't something I've accomplished yet (about anything much).  Without it, one can't "move on".

 

Tomorrow we'll be boogey'ing to Nile Rogers live in concert!  Yay!

 

TC

[Scorpio]

Hi jc

 

ouch. You poor thing hope you are recovering.  Thank goodness you are a walking wounded could have been so much worse. Hang up your cycling gear for now and be gentle with yourself, don’t overdo anything, I know how frustrating it is but it’s not for ever just for now. 

Hugs

[Junglechicken]

50 minutes ago, Scorpio said:

Hi jc

 

ouch. You poor thing hope you are recovering.  Thank goodness you are a walking wounded could have been so much worse. Hang up your cycling gear for now and be gentle with yourself, don’t overdo anything, I know how frustrating it is but it’s not for ever just for now. 

Hugs

 

Thank you my friend, yes walking wounded just about sums it up!

 

Think I'm going to do some baking, lol 

 

Hubby is home now which is re-assuring.

 

I have the Angels to thank as well as substantial body fat (which helped cushion the fall).......

 

Hugs back

[Junglechicken]

The "excitement" (if you can call it that) of the last 2 days has upset my gut ☹️

 

Bike accident on Wednesday, then logistics of getting to concert by foot and train yesterday and dancing throughout (haven't danced for YEARS!) and getting home late AND carpenter arriving this morning first thing have made my gut sensitive.

 

GROAN!

 

Taking it very easy today.  Not much choice really as am limited as to what I can actually do.

[Junglechicken]

Also had some alarming symptoms yesterday.

 

Had just got off the train (it was hot, no aircon).

 

Started walking and felt dizzy and unsteady, so I stopped and focused at details on a sign.  Thought this was caused by the bike accident.

 

Then, after my hubby had picked me up, I felt my blood sugar crash (sweating, anxious, felt very hungry).  Hadn't eaten enough for lunch (do I never learn??).

 

Felt fine after eating at the concert venue, energy levels picked up to normal and could dance no problem, and drove home.

 

 

 

 

[Junglechicken]

Dumb question:

 

Can a cycling accident (landing on my front) cause trauma to the gut = upset stomach all day 2 days after it took place??

 

Thanks friends,

 

JC

[Junglechicken]

3 hours ago, Junglechicken said:

Dumb question:

 

Can a cycling accident (landing on my front) cause trauma to the gut = upset stomach all day 2 days after it took place??

 

Thanks friends,

 

JC

 

Would be really grateful if someone could reply.

 

I know my question is probably obvious, but I haven't felt well today at all.

 

Endless trips to the loo, dizziness and nausea.

[apace41]

Yes, JC. The stress of trauma can stay for a long time — let alone 2 days. Give yourself room and time. 

 

Best,

 

Andy

[Carmie]

9 hours ago, Junglechicken said:

Dumb question:

 

Can a cycling accident (landing on my front) cause trauma to the gut = upset stomach all day 2 days after it took place??

 

Thanks friends,

 

JC

 

Hi JC,

 

Yes, I agree with apace41, trauma can cause all sorts of symptoms in your body. It may not be that your stomach issues are related to you actually falling on your stomach, but the stress of it can certainly last a while. 

 

Give yourself time, and try and relax. I know it’s not easy to relax when going through withdrawals, but don’t push yourself to do too much or you will end up more stressed. You can use FasterEFT to get rid of the emotions connected with the accident. 

 

All the best💚

[Junglechicken]

Thank you Andy and Carmie,

 

I really appreciate your comments about it, as I was concerned I had damaged my gut in some way.

 

Will focus on calm and minimising stress 

 

Hugs,

 

JC

[Junglechicken]

Nausea, gut sensitivity, dizziness/headrushes returned today along with anxiety/HA.  Also felt fatigued by 6pm.

 

Pain in right ribs and under breast pretty bad.  Bruising on face has gone yellow with remaining blue and purple.

 

Am struggling folks, and have taken more painkillers.

 

Will be getting an early night.

 

Hubby is away for a couple of nights, so I'm on edge.

 

 

[Littlegrandma]

I’m sorry JC

I hope tomorrow is a better day. 

Sleep well 

xx lg

 

 

[Junglechicken]

3 minutes ago, Littlegrandma said:

I’m sorry JC

I hope tomorrow is a better day. 

Sleep well 

xx lg

 

 

 

Thank you Lg, so do I.

 

How are you?

 

JC xx

[Littlegrandma]

You’re pretty much describing my symptoms, minus the bruising. But as dizzy as I am, it may not be long. Lol

 

 

 

[Junglechicken]

11 minutes ago, Littlegrandma said:

You’re pretty much describing my symptoms, minus the bruising. But as dizzy as I am, it may not be long. Lol

 

 

 

 

Lg,

 

Thats really rough, sorry to hear.

 

The resilience needed to live with these symptoms is phenomenal.

 

I suspect mine is down to minor delayed concussion, but from a WD prespective, proves that "brain injury" from tapering ADs is a reality.

[Littlegrandma]

Oh JC

do you have a concussion? 

I’m sorry. Shouldn’t have made light of it. 

My kids have both had a couple concussions from sports and motorcycle racing. My daughters last one was just a couple years ago. And you know, her symptoms were very similar to wd. Never thought about that before. The only residual effects now are flashing lights and bright sunlight. 

 

Im here to tell you, brain injury from tapering ad meds is definitely a reality. 

If I hear the term rebound anxiety one more time from a dr, I’m likely to give him a concussion. Or a bottle of lexapro. xx

 

[Junglechicken]

9 hours ago, Littlegrandma said:

Oh JC

do you have a concussion? 

I’m sorry. Shouldn’t have made light of it. 

My kids have both had a couple concussions from sports and motorcycle racing. My daughters last one was just a couple years ago. And you know, her symptoms were very similar to wd. Never thought about that before. The only residual effects now are flashing lights and bright sunlight. 

 

Im here to tell you, brain injury from tapering ad meds is definitely a reality. 

If I hear the term rebound anxiety one more time from a dr, I’m likely to give him a concussion. Or a bottle of lexapro. xx

 

 

Im just guessing Lg, having read that it's a possibility.

 

Who knows, it could be WD??  Have got a fading left black eye.

 

Anyway, "trauma" to the head in WD is different to a physical head trauma caused by sport for example.

 

All the more reason these drugs should be banned.  Giving people with emotional difficulties drugs that then give them brain injuries???

[Junglechicken]

Anyone use chemicals in their garden, I.e to kill aphids etc on roses, and worry about the toxicity they may be ingesting??

 

Was just spraying my roses, and became paranoid about inhaling the particulate, even though I wore gloves, eye protection and kept my mouth and nose covered by a neck scarf.

[Junglechicken]

Oh joy ☹️ my stomach is upset...……..

 

Don't know what has set "it/me" off this time.

 

 

[apace41]

1 minute ago, Junglechicken said:

Don't know what has set "it/me" off this time.

 

JC,

 

A couple of thoughts:

 

• Do you doubt that the accident of just a few days ago could be the source of lingering distress in your body?
• Do you ever consider the possibility that a very rapid taper could result in a host of symptoms, including stomach distress
• If it is not too bad it could even be that "something didn't agree with you" 

One of the challenges you (we) that have a propensity toward Health Anxiety face is the tendency to take anything that doesn't feel "right" and assume that it carries tremendous significance.

 

This might be a passing stomach issue.

 

Best,

 

Andy

[brassmonkey]

Mix about a tablespoon of washing up liquid in a cup of water and  use it in a spray bottle for the aphids.  Soak them really well and next day their gone. Effective and  non toxic.  I have the best luck with Dawn Liquid but don't know if you can get it there.

[Junglechicken]

3 hours ago, apace41 said:

 

JC,

 

A couple of thoughts:

 

• Do you doubt that the accident of just a few days ago could be the source of lingering distress in your body?
• Do you ever consider the possibility that a very rapid taper could result in a host of symptoms, including stomach distress
• If it is not too bad it could even be that "something didn't agree with you" 

One of the challenges you (we) that have a propensity toward Health Anxiety face is the tendency to take anything that doesn't feel "right" and assume that it carries tremendous significance.

 

This might be a passing stomach issue.

 

Best,

 

Andy

 

Andy,

 

Thank you for stopping by, I really appreciate it.

 

Whatever the cause, I am failing miserably to accept/get my head around the fact that I'm NOT in danger.

 

Its my CNS doing what it does in response to the re-wiring of my brain following cessation of ADs.

 

Its just even more finely tuned to react to situations....which is a bit of a bummer.

 

Anyway, my ability to cope with unpleasant symptoms is severely lacking, and that's the problem.

 

Best,

JC

[Junglechicken]

3 hours ago, brassmonkey said:

Mix about a tablespoon of washing up liquid in a cup of water and  use it in a spray bottle for the aphids.  Soak them really well and next day their gone. Effective and  non toxic.  I have the best luck with Dawn Liquid but don't know if you can get it there.

 

Thank you Brass, you always have the answer! 

[Junglechicken]

6 hours ago, apace41 said:

 

JC,

 

A couple of thoughts:

 

• Do you doubt that the accident of just a few days ago could be the source of lingering distress in your body?
• Do you ever consider the possibility that a very rapid taper could result in a host of symptoms, including stomach distress
• If it is not too bad it could even be that "something didn't agree with you" 

One of the challenges you (we) that have a propensity toward Health Anxiety face is the tendency to take anything that doesn't feel "right" and assume that it carries tremendous significance.

 

This might be a passing stomach issue.

 

Best,

 

Andy

 

Andy,

 

To follow up on my previous response to you, I just read part of an academic paper on how trauma (physical) affects the GI tract.

 

And indeed it does, and quite badly depending on the existing "health burden".

 

Given my history of IBS/gut issues due to emotional trauma, then this is additional "burden".

 

SO my friend, you are right, the stress of the accident about a week ago now hasn't worn off.  

 

I think it would be best if I started gently exercising again to release the excess cortisol in my body.

 

That might help calm the gut.

 

Thanks Andy 

 

Best,

JC

[Junglechicken]

This academic paper might be of interest to some folks.  

 

I referred to it above.  It's how the body reacts to trauma:

 

http://www.traumacenter.org/products/pdf_files/japna425187.pdf

 

 

[Junglechicken]

Strange head rushes today, not headaches.

 

Not sure what they are, have been experiencing them since the bike accident.

 

Had brutal reflux early hrs of the morning which kept me up for a while.

 

Not having a good time of it.

[Junglechicken]

On a positive note, I think the bike accident was a lesson from the Angels.

 

That I CAN heal despite hitting Tarmac hard and being covered from head to toe in bruises, being in a lot of pain etc.,

 

Yes, I have been hit with gut issues due to the trauma, BUT the bruises are fading (barely visible on my face), the fatigue has worn off,  and I walked 5k today, albeit stiffly rather than gracefully.

 

So thank you Angels (higher beings) for reminding me that we CAN heal, no matter how bad we feel at that particular time.

[Littlegrandma]

JC

youve proven time and time again you are a survivor. I admire your strength and tenacity. Xx

[Junglechicken]

7 hours ago, Littlegrandma said:

JC

youve proven time and time again you are a survivor. I admire your strength and tenacity. Xx

 

Lg,

 

Thank you, although I'm trying to train my brain to find the positive from a situation, rather than default to a negative outlook on things that happen in my life. Baby steps xx

[Dalalea]

On 6/13/2018 at 5:43 AM, Junglechicken said:

Back home after having had an accident cycling to therapy 

I'm so sorry to read this JC! I sure hope you recover quickly! ❤️

Dalalea

[Junglechicken]

6 hours ago, Dalalea said:

I'm so sorry to read this JC! I sure hope you recover quickly! ❤️

Dalalea

 

Thank you D,

 

Although my gut was worst affected as was my right side (internal bruising).

 

Bruising on legs and face has mostly gone, but the trauma to my body triggered gut issues.

 

ANYWAY, it could have been much much worse, so I continue to thank my lucky stars.

 

How are you? 

 

JC

[Dalalea]

I'm glad you're healing! I'm finally recovered from the horrible strep throat last month and the 3 weeks of brain fog and fatigue that followed.

It sure takes a long time to recover from things while in withdrawal!

I hope you're much better very soon! Falls of any kind take it out of you but a fall like you had is scary and I'm glad you weren't hurt worse!

Dalalea

[Junglechicken]

Thanks D,

 

Good to hear you're feeling better now too, as I know you had quite the ordeal with your Strep throat.

 

Unfortunately now (today), my CNS has been completely activated, and I'm not sure of the cause:

 

Gut sensitivity

Feeling of adrenaline/cortisol pulsing around my body

Anxiety

Dizziness

 

Can only guess that it COULD be the high temperatures (30 degrees C), and also my TOTM is due any day now.

 

Then again it could be our dear ole pal WD.

 

Whatever it is, I'm freaked out by it.

 

JC

[Dalalea]

That's pretty warm for you guys and actually a pretty nice day for us! We were pretty cool the last few days and I had so much more energy!

It's hard to know what your symptoms are from but it could also just be from the fall. In my experience, just about anything can put me in a wave! I sure hope you get to feeling better very soon! It's so discouraging to have symptoms again after feeling relatively well.

Take care of yourself!

Dalalea

[Junglechicken]

9 hours ago, Dalalea said:

That's pretty warm for you guys and actually a pretty nice day for us! We were pretty cool the last few days and I had so much more energy!

It's hard to know what your symptoms are from but it could also just be from the fall. In my experience, just about anything can put me in a wave! I sure hope you get to feeling better very soon! It's so discouraging to have symptoms again after feeling relatively well.

Take care of yourself!

Dalalea

 

How could I forget about waves?!

 

You're right, that's exactly what this is, but went straight to the gut.

 

Feeling a bit less "wired" today, however, I have to do that cycle ride again today and again tomorrow.  Its not that far, but I kinda just want to be at home.

 

Oh well.

 

Take care of yourself too!

 

JC