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[Sarah]

We have something similar here Travis called headspace. I know a lot of clients who use it so i downloaded the trial to see what it's all about. Seems good but i won't be paying for the subscription. After all, guided visualization is my job so i should be able to do it myself without having to pay to listen to someone else getting me to imagine those things. Fingers crossed it will help you release the tension within the free trial. Or you'll have to find someone to give you a massage :-)

[Travis]

Oh it is headspace. Duh. And it is a British accent speaking to me.

[Travis]

Well for me I am always getting hives randomly. I think they are stress related so I'm hoping meditation will help. If the hive issue goes away I'll know I was right. If it doesn't it may just mean I need to see an allergist. But I've had hive issues other years and it always seems to be when milk prices are low and stress is high

[Sarah]

Lol. Yes I quite liked the guys voice. I thought he was good. Yes hives can be stress related but allergies cause them too. Allergies can be exacerbated by stress too. I was told to keep a diary to identify triggers. I occasionally get them on my cheeks, neck and weirdly the roof of my mouth. Mainly in the evening. I think I get a bit warm but also my mouth reacts to strong perfumes/aftershaves. Hasn't happened in ages though so perhaps I'm not so stressed at the moment.

[Cherie]

I get stress related hives too, Travis. It started in high school and I had to go through all of the allergy testing and keep a food diary. It lasted two years before they had ruled everything out and decided that was what it was. It eventually calmed down and I never went through it again until after I was married and had my first daughter. I was all stressed out about going on my first plane ride and taking my 18mo daughter to visit my grandmother. My palms started swelling and my face broke out in hives and I finally had to go to the doctor. He gave me some little green pills. They knocked me out, but the rest was obviously what I needed. Over the years, I have found that over the counter Benedrill helps releieve the swelling and itching from the hives, if I can catch it early. Your body is having an allergic reaction to the stress. I found out that the little green pills (that I kept for years) was just a powerful antihistimene that put me to sleep.

I hope the meditation helps. It is probably too far for Sarah to come and give you a massage.

[Sandra, Moderator]

I get mouth aphthae related to stress. Actually I have 3 right now. It is what it is... Resignation is what works better for me.

[Janice, Moderator]

Funny you should mention mediation. I used to meditate on a regular basis but have gotten out of the practice. I was thinking that I should get back into it.

Stress can do amazing things to the body. I get esophageal spasms when I'm really stressed.

[Travis]

I was a heavy smoker for 10 years. The hives started after I quit but I don't think it's worth going back to smoking over it. I am sure though that smoking probably didn't allow me to find a healthy way for my body to deal with stress and this is the result.

I'm not sure about anyone else in the group but I'm pretty sure Kimey lives near the crazy storm systems in the south. Everything alright down there Kimey?

[Sarah]

I get that Janice but seems to occur when I eat certain foods (bread, cheese, fried mushrooms fatty foods generally) followed by exercise. I have no doubt that stress makes it worse. it's very painful and scary that first time it happens. I got it once out on a day trip and I went to a chemist for something to help it and the pharmacist called an ambulance because I had chest pain, couldn't talk properly nor swallow. I was embarrassed. Because of chest pain they had to follow it up and I was taken to hospital. Talk about a ruined day out. Complete waste of time going to the hospital. I knew it wasn't my heart.

[Janice, Moderator]

It is scary, and painful. My ex and I were at a top class restaurant for our anniversary and I had a spasm while swallowing a piece of steak. I was in severe pain, and this food was stuck in my esophagus. I couldn't even swallow saliva let along water to try to wash it down. I ended up in the bathroom throwing up. When I got back to the table, I took a sip of water and had another. We left without finishing our meals. It was our last anniversary together. I was seeing a therapist at the time, trying to work out if I was going to leave him or not. The stress I was under was immense.

I haven't had such a severe spasm since. After my mother died, I started having more and now am on a medication to help prevent them.

[Sarah]

Getting food stuck must have been horrible. I was given a spray like people with angina use which you spray on your tongue when it happens. it's supposed to relax the muscles. it tasted vile and did nothing for the pain. By accident I discovered that liquorice helps.

[Joan]

has anyone tried acupuncture for stress?

[KimeyDiann]

Travis of NNY wrote: "II'm not sure about anyone else in the group but I'm pretty sure Kimey lives near the crazy storm systems in the south. Everything alright down there Kimey?
"

Thanks for thinking of me! Luckily it didn't get too bad where I'm at. There was some minor flooding in the area and some wind damage not too far away, but overall it was pretty mild. Mainly lots of thunder and lightening. It is always a little worrisome during this time of the year though, Thunderstorms can so quickly escalate into tornadoes.

[Lynda]

I downloaded the app, Travis. A lot of people have recommended meditation to help with my anxiety/panic attacks. This seems like a good way to see if it will work for me. I started getting a massage monthly, also. Not sure if massage is helping with the overall anxiety (though it's stress free at the time), but it's doing wonders for my carpal tunnel and leg stiffness!

Speaking of anxiety, I'm waiting to find out what my plans this evening are. I was supposed to go out on a date last night - a first date - but plans changed due to some family commitments he had. Now, I'm waiting to get a text as to wither or not he can go out tonight. I hope so, because I don't want to have to wait another week!

[Sandra, Moderator]

Finger crossed for your date, Lynda!

[Lisa]

Fingers crossed, Lynda!

[Tasha]

Fingers crossed here too, Lynda!

[Tasha]

I love meditation. I do transcendental meditation and when I'm on a good schedule, I feel so much better.

[Joan]

scary evening, I was babysitting for my grandsons, the 4 year old's breathing seemed labored and he was lethargic, he has asthma. I got so anxious, I called his parents and his mom came home a day early. He is okay and there was really no need for panic.

[Travis]

Went to a comedy night fubdraiser last night. Featuring Andy Pitz. Funny funny man. If you have a chance to see him locally or on tv check him out. He had us falling out of our seats.


I think it orobably is best to err on the side of caution when it isn't your child Joan. If it had been serious and you did nothing it would have been far more devastating.

[Travis]

I rarely wear cologne but when I have to wear nice clothes like a wedding or comedy night you know the rare "going out" event so like once a year. The only cologne I've ever used since I was 17 is ralph lauren polo sport in the blue bottle. Appropriate responses when I wear it can be along the lines of you smell like a sexy man beast. Or similar. Instead we are driving and my wife says you smell like a teenage boy.. Lol. I don't even know how to respond to that. I did inform her I started weaeing it as a teenager but I couldn't actually afford it I aleays stole a couple squirts of my buddies when I picked him up for school. It was a ritual. I went to his house and havibg forgot to put on deodorant used his sisters degree deodorant then covered uo the flowery scent with his polo sport

[Sarah]

I agree with Travis, Joan. Definitely best to err on side of caution.

Fingers crossed you went on your date Lynda.

I looked in to transcendental meditation but the tuition is so expensive here and apparently you can't learn it from a book/dvd etc.

[Sandra, Moderator]

I agree with Sarah and Travis, Joan. You did the right thing. I'm glad to know it wasn't serious, though.

Lol, Travis. A few days ago I was remembering a cologne I used often when I was 14 or 15 years old called Farala. I could smell it's scent while remembering. I was wondering if it still exist, but then I though "I'm too old for it, it's cologne for teenagers". :)
By the way, I googled it and still exists. So maybe I would just do like you, stop worrying and smell like a teenager. :)

[Lynda]

I'm glad your grandson was fine, Joan. I agree with the others, it's best not to take chances, especially at an age where they can't always explain how they're feeling.

No date last night :-( so I'm hoping plans come together for next weekend. Though I don't know we'll get the same beautiful sunny days we had this week.

[Tasha]

Sarah, TM is expensive but I believe they can work with you on the tuition. If you can do it, it so well worth the investment. I do feel though that it's way too expensive, not sure why they charge so much.

Joan, my daughter has suffered with croup for years and anything with breathing issues is quite scary.

Lynda, sorry to hear your date didn't work out. :(

[Joan]

thanks for the support, I've not much experience with little-ones as my stepkids were 8, 10 &10 when we got together and as a teenager was not the type to babysit.

[Sandra, Moderator]

@Joan, my mom is the kind of "I didn't want to ruin your night" type of babysitter, and it makes me very nervous. I need to be sure I'm gonna know immediately if something goes wrong. Even just a call to let me know someone fell, or whatever, and I can decide if it is bad enough to come back or not. You did the right thing. I'm sure his parents understand.

[Janice, Moderator]

I'm dreading going home.

I heard from my landlord today and the hot water tank in the apartment above me burst and soaked my office. My son went in and cleared out the office so the cleaners could clean the carpet. My computer may be damaged. Everything is jammed into my living room so I have a mess to go home to. I get home late Wednesday, and need to get everything back into my office, the computer assessed for damages, and I need to work. I may need a new desk. My son says the keyboard slide is water logged and warped.

[Peggy]

Oh no Janice! I hope there isn't too much damage...

[Sandra, Moderator]

It sounds bad, Janice. I'm so sorry. Hopefully is not as bad as it looks. Fingers crossed.

[Tasha]

oh no!! I hope things aren't as bad as they sound. :(

[Lynda]

Janice that sucks, I'm so sorry. I really hope the damage isn't extensive.

[Cherie]

Oh, no.

[Lisa]

Oh no, Janice! Fingers crossed it is not as bad as it sounds.

[Joan]

Sandra Thank you, that is exactly what I needed to hear.

[KimeyDiann]

Oh no, Janice. So sorry to hear about that! Do you have renter's insurance to help cover the damages?

Teenage cologne... My husband, who only wear cologne about as often as you do, Travis, decided recently to buy a can of Axe Body Spray for reasons I cannot fathom. I saw it in the bag when we got home from the store, but didn't think too much about it. The next morning when he used it though! I was not a happy camper! It smells horrible, and is SO strong. Just a tiny spray had me leaving the bathroom. I told him that Axe is for teenagers and if he wants to start wearing cologne on the regular, we'll get him some for grown ups... And under absolutely no circumstances is he allowed to wear Axe around me because it triggered an allergy attack and still makes me sniffle just thinking about it! Lol.

[Tasha]

Oh my god, that is so funny, Kimey!! I remember when my stepson wore that as a teen...horrible...haha!!

[Cherie]

Joan wrote: "Sandra Thank you, that is exactly what I needed to hear."

Hi Joan,
Sandra beat me to it, but it is exactly what I wanted to say. I am grateful that none of my too many grandkids have asthma, but if any of them had symptoms like you described, I would have called the parents too. At least to tell them what was going on. The fact that your daughter came home must have been some reason for concern and I say better safe than sorry.

[Janice, Moderator]

KimeyDiann wrote: "Oh no, Janice. So sorry to hear about that! Do you have renter's insurance to help cover the damages?

Teenage cologne... My husband, who only wear cologne about as often as you do, Travis, decide..."

Yes, it's required. But, according to my insurance agent, it should be the other tenant's insurance if he caused the damage, or the landlord's if it was wear and tear on the heater. They will act as my representative and determine whose insurance is responsible.

I'm kind of dreading going home tomorrow as everything from my office is crammed into my living room. I'm trying to not worry, but it's hard.

[Cherie]

LOL, Kimey. My granddaughter uses that Ax Body Spray sometimes and I totally agree - IT IS AWFUL! Maybe if your husband was a really stinky, sweaty teenager it would definitely mask the smell, but whew!

[Lynda]

KimeyDiann wrote: "Oh no, Janice. So sorry to hear about that! Do you have renter's insurance to help cover the damages?

Teenage cologne... My husband, who only wear cologne about as often as you do, Travis, decide..."

Oh, KimeyDiann, Axe Body Spray is the worst! So sorry for you. In second place is this Adidas cologne my nephew used to bath in when he was in his teens.

[Sandra, Moderator]

Janice wrote: "I'm kind of dreading going home tomorrow as everything from my office is crammed into my living room. I'm trying to not worry, but it's hard. "

I'm sure the sole thought of arrive to your home is upsetting, Janice. Try to think positive. Maybe it's a good opportunity for a big Spring cleaning? Throw thing away to make more room? Find things which have been lost for a while? Rearrange the furniture? (This is what comes to my mind if I think in my husband's office....)

[Janice, Moderator]

You know, Sandra, those are exactly the things I've been thinking about since I learned about the water. I told my sister yesterday that not everything is going back into the office. Some is going for shredding, some for recycling. I'm thinking I'll reconfigure the space so my desk isn't in the problem area. I plan on turning this into a positive. If I need new furniture, I'll get something more space efficient. If I need a new computer, all the data is backed up online thought Carbonite, so nothing will be lost. It will all work out. It just happened at a bad time when so many other stressors are on my plate.

[Sandra, Moderator]

I know, and of course all of that needs time, and energy, and some planing. Stressful situations have the bad habit of happen at the same time... I hope it's not that bad, and that it comes something good of it at the end. Keeping you in my thoughts, Janice.

[Janice, Moderator]

Me too, thanks Sandra.

[Lilisa]

Hope things turn out better than you dread Janice! I like your attitude - turning it into a positive - fingers crossed for you.

[Tasha]

Janice, when bad things like that happen to me I try to look at why it happened. Like maybe in this situation, a part of you was thinking about cleaning/clearing out your office but it kept getting pushed back for more important things. Now it's time, you can now get it done. Or maybe you were hoping for some kind of change in the office and now you can work to change it. Not saying it's your fault, just that you now have that opportunity to make the change. Or maybe it's prepping for something better to come down the line. You may look back one day and love how your office feels since making the changes, etc. It sucks now but it might be for something better down the line. Just trying to help you prep for dealing with the mess once you get there. ;)

[Joan]

I share an office with a guy that BATHES in Patchouli oil, maybe I could wear scuba gear to work?

[Sarah]

I hope the damage isn't as bad as you fear Janice. Have a safe drive back.

At leadt Patchouli oil is natural as opposed to the body sprays. I actually really like patchouli oil but agree that less is more with any kind of fragrance. It does make me wonder what dogs must think of us humans with their extra sensitive sense of small.

[Roz]

Well Trump is in town today having a big rally here on Long Island. It's being held at the Grumman Studios which is right next door to where my husband works. He just called and told me he can't come home because the police closed the entire area for security reasons. Maybe I'll see around midnight when they "let him out".