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Post by cinders on Jan 19, 2006 12:42:32 GMT
Just wanted to put down some notes after I started accupuncture yesterday and wanted to see how my feelings were over the next couple of weeks. The accupuncture was wonderful and I came out of the room feeling really relaxed, but then the woman started on about the herbs that she thought would help me and gave me the price....£150!!! I nearlly fell of the chair, which would have resulted in needing more herbs I'm sure. I had to be strong (not like me at all) and told her I only wanted the accupunture, but with a good sales pitch I ended up spending £80 instead of the £35, which I thought it would be...needless to say it was an expensive morning out! I nearlly had an embarrasing moment before the accupunture started....the man told me to go in the room and get ready..so me being me thought 'what does that mean' I took the shoes and socks off and I was seriously considering taking my trousers and top off....thank heavens I didnt cause he only wanted the socks and shoes off...I just kept having visions of me standing there in my undies when he came back in....he would have needed therapy after that....LOL!!! I also went to my Drs today to find out about support groups, confidence building etc and he didnt really know so he has referred me to a CPN who can talk to me and also point me in the right direction for groups etc..Has anyone found a CPN helpful. What do they actually do? Right, I'll close now..if anyone wants to reply I'm always here...love n hugs Cinders xxx
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Post by yoyo on Jan 19, 2006 13:00:00 GMT
Hi Cinders
Sorry to crash on your diary - glad to hear the acupncture helped you to relax a bit - I think being able to properly relax is a good thing with PNI - it can be so hard to really relax sometimes. Ouch @ the prices!! The herbs are vile but if you feel they work and you can afford to take them it's well worth it. I took the tablet form which was cheaper but didn't find them as effective as the fresh. LOL @ stripping down!! For me I had to strip down to underwear each time to start with as needed loads of needles but as time went on I didn't but I got into habit of stripping off when I went so sometimes I'd be in my underwear (not a nice sight) with the dr guy just putting pins in my lower legs or arms!! LOL - bet he thought I was a naturist or something!! LOL See how you go.
Glad to hear your doc is taking you seriously - I too had a CPN - I found she was excellent - never told me anything I hadn't already read on here but it was nice to have the reassurance of someone being there and helping me through a tough time - someone who wouldn't judge me who I could pour my heart out to about how I felt - after a few sessions I felt I could talk to her about anything and really be honest with her - that helped me to analyse my own feelings about myself too which in turn helped me to rebuild - hopefully your CPn will be a great help to you too. My CPN just literally came and chatted with me. Offered to put me in touch with other mum's locally with PNI if I had wanted to and explained about the various support groups and offered to take me along to them if that's what I wanted - there was no pressure but lots of encouragement. FOr me getting a CPN was a turning point - it happened at around the same time I found this forum - both together really helped me begin to undersntadn what PNI actually was and how it was affecting me. Let us know how things go xx
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Post by cheshire on Jan 20, 2006 12:53:00 GMT
Hi Cinders, I think after we have the babies, we assume that anything vaguely medical will involve 'kit off' and further loss of dignity, lol!!
I've never had a CPN, but I have read on here that others have found them helpful? My only experience of 'a CPN' is my sister and sister in law (!) and they have been very helpful with me actually.
Have you got anything planned for the weekend?
Hopefulxx
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Post by cinders on Jan 21, 2006 15:10:52 GMT
Hiya Yoyo and Hopeful,
Thanks for the replies....Always lovely to hear from you.
How are you both doing? You're back at work now arent you Hopeful? What do you do and more to the point, how are you coping with it all? Good luck to you flower...I hope you're coping ok.
Well, I tried to boil up some of the herbs after my accupuncture and the smell was horrendous and I'm afraid I couldnt even take a sip!! What a wimp. If it had been when I was in the forces I probably could've had a go, cause we would drink anything!! But, this was too much..
It smelt like old smelly socks, dead rats and a few other things rotting in the pan....ooooh yuck!
I'm going to go the accupuncture again next week, but without the herbs etc.
Well, we're down in Cornwall this weekend as we're back to check on the house. We've got a few viewings next week, so fingers crossed it will sell quickly, so we dont have to keep doing this.
The kids got to see all of their old mates, which was lovely.
Although its lovely being in our house again, I wouldnt want to be back here...Give me the town and support from my family anytime!!!
Anyway my dears, I hope you're both well. thinking of you and hope to hear from you soon....love n hugs Cinders xxx
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Post by cheshire on Jan 22, 2006 23:18:49 GMT
Hi Cinders How are you? Well, work has been ok thanks. Absolutely fine tobe honest My main problem at the moment is lack of sleep as my youngest is up an awful lot in the night and has been for about 2 weeks now. GP thinks cold/ virus actually plus back teeth coming through. Needs Nurofen at almost the same times every night. He really does flip his lid if he doesn't get it - quite distressing really. A boy thing I am starting to wonder? It has reminded me how much I hate being overtired though. It's not something I cope that well with. But work is ok and because I'm part time, it feels like a real luxury as I was always full time before I had my second. Anyway, hope you're ok and your weekend has gone smoothly. Let us know how your next 'dose' of acupuncture goes? I've never tried it. Lots of love and a big hug Hopefulx
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Post by cinders on Jan 24, 2006 13:56:11 GMT
Well, my weekend back to the old house was ok, but whilst there I had a lot of anxiety and just felt horrible again. I was so glad to get back here and I'm feeling fine again....weird or what!!
I woke up last night with anxiety and was actually able to calm myself down and the active mind was quiet.....at last!! Felt quite pleased that I had managed it....all down to all these self help books that I'm now reading!
I've got my next lot of accupuncture tomorrow, which I'm looking forward to....No, I wont be getting my kit off!!! Just the shoes and socks...lol!
I'm also going to my first Salsa class tonight...I am so uncoordinated it will be a hoot I'm sure. I'm quite nervous about going, but its something I have wanted to try and I'm determined to do new things this year. I'll let you know how it goes..I hope I dont embarrass myself too much...Still, I'll give everyone else a good laugh if nothing else.
My eldest son has got to have both of his legs put in plaster on Thursday, due to shortened muscles in his back and legs. I've been telling the Drs since he was a baby and they kept saying that he will grow out of tiptoeing etc, but he never has. Moving here has been great cause they got us straight in with the physio and now we have the ball rolling. The physio said that if we had waited longer he wouldnt have been offered the plastering, but straight into the operation...fingers crossed things will work out for him, dear little man.
Anyway, I've rambled on long enough. Take care and hope you're all well...love n hugs cinders xxx
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Post by susanneb1984 on Jan 25, 2006 15:28:52 GMT
Hiya Cinders,
Well, I would have stripped! lol Whenever I was in hospital having GJ, they didn't need to ask me twice! lol And funnily enough, Alan can strip a lot quicker than he can get dressed! lol
I think your very brave going for acupuncture, wouldn't find me there, but if it works, then go for it!
I hope your son is ok, I've been to the docs a lot over the past 22 years with pains in my legs and they fobbed my mum off with 'growing pains' for 17 years, now I have unrepairable nerve damage! So shows that you sometimes need to keep on at them!
Anyway, am going to go, just wanted to say hi! Susanne xxxx
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Post by cheshire on Jan 25, 2006 19:15:21 GMT
Hi Cinders
Just wanted to say hope all goes well on Thursday with your little fella
Will be thinking of you
Hopefulx
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Post by cheshire on Feb 19, 2006 0:25:01 GMT
Hi Cinders,
Just wanted to say hi and hope you're ok
How's the move going?
Hopeful xx
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Post by cinders on Feb 19, 2006 12:56:03 GMT
Hiya Hopeful, Thanks for thinking of me ...lovely of ya. I do check on here every day just to see how everyones doing...nice to know people are thinking of me. Things are going really well here. Mum and dad are going to have a problem getting me to leave now! They've been so good to me and helped no end. I have really noticed a difference in myself, which feels lovely. Its the first time I have had real support, which has been so lovely for me. I saw the CPN for the first time last week, which wasnt really how I imagined it, but she did give me some self help sheets. Shes going to get me into group for help with my anxiety, which again, hasnt been too bad since I have been here. They can also offer some alternative therapies for just a small donation, which could be something others could look into cause they are great and really do relax you! My son gets his plasters off next week, which he cant wait for so he can get back on his bike etc...he hasnt moaned at all, bless him. Hows everything with you? I hope you're still feeling on top of things and that work is going ok? Still not sold our house, but now I'm here I dont want to.....ha ha...poor mum and dad..Anyway, you take care and hope to hear from you soon. Love to everyone....big hugs Cinders xxx
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Post by cheshire on Feb 19, 2006 21:33:56 GMT
Hi Cinders, I am so glad things are going well - and you're getting lots of support - makes such a difference doesn't it? Work is going ok - but I am very tired...but I ain't giving up yet, lol!! I struggle to sleep well before work - and am very tired when I get home. But when I am actually IN work, I'm ok. Went to see Occupational Health - and they suggest that I am allowed to keep some control over my workload (that'll be a first in my job in over 12 years!). So I appreciate their support. It was supposed to be my final review, but seems I need to see them again. I'm ok with that though. When you sell your house, will you be buying in the same area - or will you move to be closer to your parents ? Anyway, lovely to hear from you - hope all goes well over the coming week. Are the children on half term? Take care Lots of love Hopefulxxx
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Post by hannah457 on Mar 26, 2006 11:00:23 GMT
happy mothers day love hannah xx
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Post by cinders on May 24, 2006 18:37:30 GMT
Hiya girlies, thought it was about time I updated my diary....sorry I've not been around much, but I have been so busy with one thing and another....I still think of you all and do check on here most days.
Well, we have finally sold our house and we're now looking for a new place. I shall be quite sad leaving my folks cause they have been so fantastic for me....the kids will really miss them too...sob sob. Still, at least they'll be close by now, which will be great for us all.
I am working part time now at the hospital, which is going really well. My confidence is still pretty kak, but I'm trying not to get over sensitive when people are 'funny', I just smile and let it go.....sometimes!!!
I am also doing a coping with anxiety course, which is great. I'm the sort of person who needs to know why I have these feelings etc and I think this course is going to help me find it out. I will keep you all updated to see if it can be of help to anyone else.
I'm also doing a course that helps you comfort people who are in distress. Its run through Mind (advertised at the library) and so far its a great course. When I was at my lowest there were times when I really needed someone and didnt have anyone to help or support me and for me I really wanted to get some experiance so I can be of help to someone else who is or has been in that sort of situation.
The kids are all great and life is sweet at the mo, which is lovely. I still have my blips, but I can usually see the reason why now, which helps me calm the anxiety a little.
I'm still not the person I was, but I'm learning to live with the person I am now....Hopefully my confidence will return one day, but there have been good things to come from this....I am a much more sensitive person, less judging and I enjoy the simple things in life....and of course this illness brought me to this site where I have met some of the most amazing ladies I have ever known so I'm thankful for that too...anyway I will close now...hope I've not bored you all too much, but wanted to let you know that I'm still around and thinking of you all. Loadsa love n hugs Cinders xxx
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Post by cheshire on May 24, 2006 19:07:42 GMT
Hi Cinders
Great to hear from you! Glad your folks will be closer and that you're back at workx
Sorry this is short, but must go Thinking of you Love and hugs Hopefulxxxx
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Post by yoyo on May 25, 2006 13:49:35 GMT
Hi Cinders So glad life is going well for you, the courses sound v interesting and glad to hear work is going ok for you x Well done you Hope the house hunting and move goes well, so pleased things are working out x x x
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