I just entered the 700 Club - Ask me anything

kedrys

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Sat Apr-02-05 04:55 PM
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I just entered the 700 Club - Ask me anything

Edited on Sat Apr-02-05 04:58 PM by kedrys

Also this week:

-had a MAJOR anxiety attack
-got put on meds by my doc
-put together a big freelance contract
-applied for a job that a friend of mine is holding open for me
-bought a house

:wow:

Any questions? :D

on edit: oh yeah, Eddie had two kittens on Wednesday.

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lenidog

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Sat Apr-02-05 05:00 PM
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1. No wonder you had an anxiety attack with all of that on your plate.

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kedrys

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Sat Apr-02-05 05:05 PM
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3. I usually hold up pretty well

Everything hit me all at once. It was really scary! I'm used to the waking up at 4am and tossing and turning until 5:30, but this was way different. Hope it doesn't happen again.

Thanks! :)

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lenidog

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Sat Apr-02-05 05:20 PM
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5. Buying the house alone would be neough to make most people

let alone the possible new job and contract negotiation at your current job.

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kedrys

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Sat Apr-02-05 05:25 PM
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8. We're moving to a dark blue neighborhood

It's a release more than a stress. We had our financing in hand up front, and our agent is incredible, so that part went smoothly at least.

I've been either unemployed or working freelance for 2 and a half years, and I'm so broke I can't even pay attention. :P A steady paycheck would be nice.

I do look forward to a good night's sleep in the near future, though. :)

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bigwillq

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Sat Apr-02-05 05:02 PM
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2. What kind of meds did they put you on?

Congrats on buying the house and the kittens!:hi:

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kedrys

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Sat Apr-02-05 05:09 PM
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4. Infinitesimal dose of Xanax

I really hate happy helmet drugs - the strongest stuff I take is Excedrin Migraine - but this seems to do the trick. I dose myself when I feel it coming on. It makes me dingy, but I also seem to be able to concentrate better, which is very good.

Eddie is one of the outdoor cats, and she had them in a private "tent" we made up for the outdoor crew to have a place to come in out of the weather. There's also a plushy fake lambswool basket under there.

The contract on the house was finalized today. I finally get to get away from my rethug nazi arsehole neighbors who have been trying to run us out of the neighborhood since they moved in. :)

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bigwillq

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Sat Apr-02-05 05:22 PM
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6. Docs gave me a generic form of Xanax

For my panic attacks. They help to a certain degree and I too can concentrate better when I take them.

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kedrys

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Sat Apr-02-05 05:34 PM
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12. It just got to the point where I needed help

If I can live through this, I can pretty much survive anything. Hope you get better too and the whole panic thing goes away for both of us. :)

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bigwillq

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Sat Apr-02-05 05:49 PM
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16. It's a scary thing!

Feel better too!:hug:

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_TJ_

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Sat Apr-02-05 05:50 PM
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17. Lucky you!

Edited on Sat Apr-02-05 05:51 PM by _TJ_

I'll have to be on the point of death before my doc gives
me xanax :shrug:

Not that I'm complaining or anything :D

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kedrys

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Sat Apr-02-05 05:56 PM
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19. I felt like I was dying

I'm getting off of it as soon as I can deal with my life sans chemical alterations - well, I'll still drink a bit ;), but I never drink when I'm bummed. I'd make a lousy alcoholic.

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_TJ_

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Sat Apr-02-05 06:01 PM
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20. I hope you feel well real soon!!

Peace :hug:

TJ

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kedrys

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Sat Apr-02-05 06:33 PM
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23. Thanks!

:hug:

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tammywammy

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Sat Apr-02-05 06:14 PM
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21. I've never been on Xanax before

Edited on Sat Apr-02-05 06:15 PM by tammywammy

Well, since I don't have panic attacks.

But, I did take Zoloft for quite a while for depression. I finally broke down to my doctor when I realized my thoughts were getting out of control. Calling my doctor was my breaking point. But when the medicine started working, it changed my life. I could think. I felt better, not a happy zombie, but more like myself.

After I got on medicine, Mom decided to tell me that depression runs in the family (could she have NOT told me that sooner).

I wish the best for you, the house and the new kittens.

:hug:

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Jamastiene

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Sat Apr-02-05 05:22 PM
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7. Have you had enough yet?

It's the curse of Pat Robertson. That's what the 700 club is all about. I had my worst time coincidentally during the time when I was in the 700 club too. Hope things improve for you soon.

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kedrys

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Sat Apr-02-05 05:28 PM
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10. LOL! I had no idea there was a whole 'nother curse involved

The S.O. was getting ticked off at how much time I've been spending in DU in general and the Lounge in particular, but hanging out with you guys does help keep me together.

Plato just came to sit next to me. He says meow. :)

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Jamastiene

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Sat Apr-02-05 05:45 PM
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14. Meow.

Edited on Sat Apr-02-05 05:48 PM by Jamastiene

I actually talk to my cats using their "words" and they seem to respond to me. So please tell Plato I said "meow". Will ya?

P.S. Maybe we can help you through the 700 club and thing's will get better. :)

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kedrys

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Sat Apr-02-05 05:48 PM
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15. Cats understand everything we say

Plato came over to act cute and puncture my hands with the killer claws (he was kneading - it hurts!). He has a call sign he uses just before he jumps on the bed, and it's the only time he makes that sound. It's cool. :)

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Wapsie B

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Sat Apr-02-05 05:27 PM
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9. Have you seen the light?

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kedrys

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Sat Apr-02-05 05:30 PM
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11. Yes, and it doesn't seem to be an oncoming train this time

:fingers crossed:

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Freebird12004

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Sat Apr-02-05 05:38 PM
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13. SO ... How long are you going to stay in the 700 Club ?

Was the anxiety attack because you're in the club ?

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kedrys

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Sat Apr-02-05 05:51 PM
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18. As short a time as possible - LOL!!!

:rofl:

Gee, I wish my life were that simple! But no, the 700 Club thing is the least of my worries. I just had waaayyyy too much stuff going on this week.

I thought I'd save my first "ask me anything" thread for the occasion, so I don't stay in the 700s too long.

I may get sloshed and do some j. random posting later tonight. :P

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Freebird12004

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Sat Apr-02-05 06:24 PM
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22. Life should have as few worries as possible.

:beer: :toast: to a speedy resolution to all of your biggest problems.

We'll help ya outta the 700 Club !

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Sat Apr-02-05 06:38 PM
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24. Welcome to the group!

What's your favorite hot sauce?

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