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General Discussion => New Members => Topic started by: Barnacle on February 04, 2020, 09:45:25 PM

Title: Hello Ladies
Post by: Barnacle on February 04, 2020, 09:45:25 PM

Just saying hi! I'm 55 and live with my DH, DD (14 going on 26), DS (13), 1 dog and 2 cats in East Anglia. I am still not at the end of my very long peri journey, but thankfully, and believe me, i know how very fortunate i have been, i haven't had too many problems.

I am looking forward to getting to know you all.

Title: Re: Hello Ladies
Post by: CLKD on February 05, 2020, 09:19:58 AM

Hi!   :welcomemm:

Browse round. Make notes.  Is there anything in particular that bothers you? 

Title: Re: Hello Ladies
Post by: Barnacle on February 05, 2020, 09:46:32 AM

Quote from: CLKD on February 05, 2020, 09:19:58 AM

Hi!   :welcomemm:

Browse round. Make notes.  Is there anything in particular that bothers you?

I have recently startd to get, only what i would describe as low level anxiety when i wake up. I'm not sure if it is hormonal or slightly low blood sugar. It soon goes, but i have been noting it in my diary, just to see if i can make a connection.

Title: Re: Hello Ladies
Post by: jillydoll on February 05, 2020, 02:36:49 PM

Hi Barnacle.

Glad youve found us,  :welcomemm:
Just wanted to welcome you.

Jd xx

Title: Re: Hello Ladies
Post by: CLKD on February 05, 2020, 03:07:25 PM

I have had that for years.   It can be caused by cortisol [ the waking hormone] surges or not having eaten enough during the previous few days
The Change won't help !

Title: Re: Hello Ladies
Post by: Feather on February 08, 2020, 03:21:29 PM

Hi Barnacle, I'm new to this forum too but  finding it really helpful. I also wake up with instant anxiety, so I do a couple of minutes of deep breathing exercises( whilst still lying down!) and it does seem to calm me down!

Title: Re: Hello Ladies
Post by: Foxylady on February 08, 2020, 07:01:42 PM

Welcome barnacle & feather. I hope you find it as beneficial & the ladies as supportive as I've found it. x

Title: Re: Hello Ladies
Post by: jillydoll on February 08, 2020, 09:05:13 PM

Hi Feather.

 :welcomemm:

Title: Re: Hello Ladies
Post by: Barnacle on February 08, 2020, 10:55:28 PM

Hi Jilly, Foxy and Feather!

Quote from: Feather on February 08, 2020, 03:21:29 PM

I also wake up with instant anxiety, so I do a couple of minutes of deep breathing exercises( whilst still lying down!) and it does seem to calm me down!

I might try setting my alarm for 15 minutes earlier and try that. My children have to be at the bus stop at 7.45, so it all gets a bit frantic first thing,

Title: Re: Hello Ladies
Post by: CLKD on February 08, 2020, 10:56:43 PM

Make sure that it's a gentle alarm or you will wake shocked  :o  ::)

Title: Re: Hello Ladies
Post by: Barnacle on February 08, 2020, 11:28:55 PM

Quote from: CLKD on February 08, 2020, 10:56:43 PM

Make sure that it's a gentle alarm or you will wake shocked  :o  ::)

I need a shock CLKD, and i could probably do with a cattle prod up me bum. I certainly don't do mornings very well, especially when it involves dispersing of dead shrews first thing. My little lady cat is being a devil at the moment.

Title: Re: Hello Ladies
Post by: Jari on February 09, 2020, 11:12:17 AM

Hi Barnacle and Feather.

I wondered if you've tried agnus castus?

It has a balancing effect on your hormones. It's good for mood swings, anxiety and tension.

Just a thought. X

Title: Re: Hello Ladies
Post by: Feather on February 09, 2020, 11:39:08 AM

Thanks Jari, I?ll give Angus Castrus a go!

Title: Re: Hello Ladies
Post by: Barnacle on February 09, 2020, 06:18:07 PM

Hi Jari, I used agnus castus when i was in my 30's because i used to get quite bad breast pain just before my period, and it certainly made a difference then. I will certainly have a think about that, thank you!

Title: Re: Hello Ladies
Post by: Jari on February 09, 2020, 06:49:34 PM

That's interesting Barnacle. Do keep posted if you try it for anxiety and if you notice that it helps! X

Title: Re: Hello Ladies
Post by: Barnacle on February 09, 2020, 10:05:29 PM

Hi Birdy!. It's always nice to meet another crazy cat lady  :)  We were a 3 cat household up until last year when we lost our old girl. She was nearly 19 and i still miss her like mad every day.

Title: Re: Hello Ladies
Post by: Mogster71 on February 10, 2020, 08:14:44 PM

Hello Feather and Barnacle!

Another fellow East Anglian here :)  Sorry to hear you've lost a puddy recently, they are special little beings and I adore my two

Mog x

Title: Re: Hello Ladies
Post by: Barnacle on February 10, 2020, 10:46:58 PM

Hi Mog! Hope this meno lark isn't treating you too badly.