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HI Cheryl:

Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your pet dog. It

sounds like he was really suffering and now has found some release.

Since OCDers generally have big issues with death I think we need to view

these situations as opportunities for therapy. I was raised in a family

where everyone died off stage of " old age " and never went to a funeral till

I was 32 years old. Death is a big issue for Steve and recently his

therapy cat was killed and unfortunately he found her stiff, dead, cold

body lying in a ditch outside our neighbors home across the street.

All of us were devastated as she was such a wonderful companion and very

young - only 16 months old. She was handpicked by one of Steve's teachers

to be his " therapy " cat and comforted him through much pain and anxiety in

his early days of OCD treatment. Steve was more than upset by her death.

He cried and howled and screamed until I thought the neighbors would call

CPS. I just held onto him for hours until he finally fell asleep

exhausted. Somehow grieving about his cat allowed Steve to release a lot

of grief about having OCD and other sad things too. It was very hard to be

so near so much noisy and unrelenting grief, but it paid off.

Also we let Steve decide what rituals he wanted to observe. He decided he

wanted her to be cremated and we have a beautiful wooden box for her ashes

and her photo stuck to the top. Her name and age are also engraved on the

box. It is given pride of place in our living room. His CBT therapist

bought him a lovely pewter cat-shaped frame and he put a beautiful photo of

her in it and it rests next to the box with her ashes.

I think grieving rituals are very helpful in these situations. Sweeping

things under the rug IMO does not work so well. Just my 2c worth.

Congratulations to for how well she is doing. She deserves to enjoy

life, her friends and family and it is wonderful to hear how well things

are going for you Cheryl. What a relief that you don't have Lyme Disease,

I hope you are feeling in much better health.

Take care, aloha, Kathy (Ha)

kathyh@...

At 01:40 PM 9/7/99 -0400, you wrote:

>From: " Glenn C. Kathe " <cmckim@...>

>

>Hi Everyone

>Just thought I would update you on . And I have a question for

>you!!

> has been doing wonderful, I can't get over the change in her.

>This summer she got her hair cut and she has slept over friends houses

>and I have seen her self esteem rise so much in such a short time. I am

>really proud of her. Her teacher called me today to tell me she is off

>to a really good start and seems to be very happy.

>She told me the other day that she is very happy and she likes herself

>now. WOW, what a difference.

>She met a new girl at school, she is from England, came home the

>first day and told me she would like to be friends with her, I said go

>for it, and she did. Four days later she went over to her house and

>spent the night, unbelievable I am still shocked!!! then 2 days later

>she went to a birthday party her best friends and spent the night

>there!!

>So far she has not given me any problems or hassles with school, that is

>so nice and doing homework without a fight.

>Glenn, her father, has also changed, now they joke around and have fun,

>it is so wonderful to see. They seem to be happy with each other.

>Glenn said he felt his attitude change when 's selfesteem

>skyrocket. I told him how proud I am and that it is nice to see them

>connect as father and daughter finally. I never thought I would see

>the day. They actually do things together now and joke around and have

>fun. Like they should!!

>

>Now I do have a dilemma though, This morning I had to have our dog put

>to sleep, he was in terrible pain and has been for a long time, the

>girls knew it was coming soon but we just didnt know when. He had many

>medical problems over the years, but recently developed something called

>a 3rd eyelid and that was not a good sign since it was most likely a

>tumor (inoperable).

>Well anyway, I took him to the vet this morning and he is no longer with

>us. Now I have to deal with my girls, they wanted to say good bye to

>him but I didnt feel that was best. What I have thought I would do is

>when they get home from school today I am going to tell them he

>developed complications with breathing and walking and we could not wait

>for them. Of course s counselor Ellin does not agree, she thinks

>we should have a burial for him and all this stuff. I feel they need to

>cry and grieve but I dont think a burial will help. She also said I

>should have let them say good byee to him instead of the way I did it.

>

>Well what do you think?????

>

>Cheryl in CT

>

>P.S. All my tests came back negative for Lyme Disease so the doctors

>have no idea what was wrong with me!!!! As Usual!!!!!!

>

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Hi Cheryl,

I'm glad that you are negative for Lyme Disease. Hope your symptoms

disappear.

Sorry to read about your dog. When our pets die, we have funerals. Some of

the most beautiful eulogies I have ever heard have been delivered by my sons

at our services for our pets.

Take care.

Louis

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I have not had the time to even look at my mail

lately! It was great to see that is doing so

well at school and has made a new connection. That is

so important. I think that the sleep overs are a

biggie! Everything in it's own time right .........one

step forward... So glad that she is enjoying

too. (i wish I could say the same thing

here!..we still have contamination/loathing going on)

My feelings go out to you and your family over

the loss of your dog. I know that must be hard for

everyone. It is always so hard to say good bye to our

wonderful companions. Death is such a hard thing to

accept, but it is such a part of everyday living. I

hope you can have a good-bye memorial for this

wonderful animal that was such a part of your life.

Sometimes it is so hard to grieve but so necessary!

You seemed to be asking if you did the right thing.

What is done is done and remember that we are all

doing the best that we can.......right?.........don't

second guess yourself!........you can't change it.

Just allow your family the time and memory to help in

the healing. My daughter was given an assignment. It

was to write about all the negative things that have

happend in her life. (they had done the positive the

day before.) She said that she had 19 things. All of

them were animals that we had had as pets or farm

animals that were raised for meat, that had died. We

have always been open about death. I leave it up to

each individual in our family how they want to play

their part in a creatures death. Each one is

different. Anyway that is my two cents worth. Vivian

in wa. st.

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In a message dated 6/20/00 12:06:01 PM Pacific Daylight Time, xtina@...

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<< So much for the " land of the free " (no offense to americans). >>

None taken. " Land of the free " is long gone!!

Teri

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At 03:04 PM 06/20/2000 -0400, you wrote:

>The more I read the more grateful I am that I live in Canada. This whole

mandatory vaccination

>stuff is the pits. So much for the " land of the free " (no offense to

americans).

>

Yes, that has been my concern for quite some time - everyone is under the

illusion that we live in a democratic republic - not! Some of our

conversations sound like they take place in the back rooms of communist

countries - worrying about who will find out and who will take our children

away, etc.

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We haven't been " free " in a long time...

On Tue, 20 Jun 2000 15:04:13 -0400 <xtina@...> writes:

> The more I read the more grateful I am that I live in Canada. This

> whole mandatory vaccination

> stuff is the pits. So much for the " land of the free " (no offense

> to americans).

>

>

Alison

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Hey guys!!

I had a phone call from the health dept and i wanted to share it with you

guys. I am a little nervous that they called me. We have been on WIC since

i found out that i was pregnant with twins. Once the girls were born, we

decided not to vaccinate. One of the best decisions we ever ever made!!!

Anyway, WIC sent me two letters about them being up to date with their

vaccines. I called and told them that we decided not to vaccinate and could

we still get WIC. They told me yes, but i would have to go in every month

and pick it up personally. Well, the hell with that! Anyway, we decided we

didnt really need it and it just wasnt worth the trouble. I didnt call and

tell them, i just figured we wouldnt get it anymore. Anyway, yesterday, i

got a call from the health dept. about one of my daughters record. She asked

me if her shots were current. I panicked!! After reading letters from people

who have been threatened by our DEMOCRATIC)LOL) gov,. i said that we had

decided to wait to vaccinate until they were older. Once i hung up and had a

chance to think about it, i though, what the hell business is it of theirs?

I should have just hung up. Then i started worring. Help!! Do you think i

should start worring? Also, any info on exemption laws in SC. I dont regret

our decision to not vaccinate, i really feel that they are unsafe. Also it is

not providential. I trust that for these diseases, God has designed our

immune system to fight them off. We dont need the assistance of vaccines.

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On Sun, 15 Oct 2000 22:57:36 -0500, egroups wrote:

> Wow what is going on in the list just read 's letter.

> Man I miss all the fun \

> Does any one know how is Jana ??

> M 1 :op

> lol

I guess since I had been ONLY reading and only reading what I could

(this usually meant read the first message of a thread and delete ALL

replies unless addressed to me (or some OTHER LOL!), I guess I

missed the problems).

I am doing much better and want to thank everyone that wished me well,

offered up prayers, etc. I have been on antibiotics since Thursday at 10:00

am, it took over an hour to get the prescription filled since I had told

them up front I could NOT have gelcaps since I was allergic to gelatin BUT I

could have ANY OTHER version of the antibiotic since I was NOT allergic to

the ACTIVE ingredient. So, about 30 minutes later, they had it ready,

before I paid, I checked it, told the cashier (at the pharmacy) that I am

allergic to gelatin, had told the pharmacist about it and still got the

version I was allergic to, she handed it back to them, told them about it

and came back and told me that they were " discussing it " . 30 minutes later,

the pharmacist handed me the bag to check and I told him that the chewables

that were in it were fine. This was all because I am so hyper-allergic to

beef/pork/horse that I cannot have gelatin.

I hope things get back on track here from what seems to have been going

on.

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,

Sorry you had such a rough time with that script, hon. Jeez, people really

can be hard-headed sometimes, can't they?? lol

*hugs*

pegasustomassini@... wrote:

> On Sun, 15 Oct 2000 22:57:36 -0500, egroups wrote:

>

> > Wow what is going on in the list just read 's letter.

> > Man I miss all the fun \

> > Does any one know how is Jana ??

> > M 1 :op

> > lol

>

> I guess since I had been ONLY reading and only reading what I could

> (this usually meant read the first message of a thread and delete ALL

> replies unless addressed to me (or some OTHER LOL!), I guess I

> missed the problems).

> I am doing much better and want to thank everyone that wished me well,

> offered up prayers, etc. I have been on antibiotics since Thursday at 10:00

> am, it took over an hour to get the prescription filled since I had told

> them up front I could NOT have gelcaps since I was allergic to gelatin BUT I

> could have ANY OTHER version of the antibiotic since I was NOT allergic to

> the ACTIVE ingredient. So, about 30 minutes later, they had it ready,

> before I paid, I checked it, told the cashier (at the pharmacy) that I am

> allergic to gelatin, had told the pharmacist about it and still got the

> version I was allergic to, she handed it back to them, told them about it

> and came back and told me that they were " discussing it " . 30 minutes later,

> the pharmacist handed me the bag to check and I told him that the chewables

> that were in it were fine. This was all because I am so hyper-allergic to

> beef/pork/horse that I cannot have gelatin.

> I hope things get back on track here from what seems to have been going

> on.

>

> T. aka Pegasus

> ICQ # 25284229

>

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Hello hon how are ya? Things here are so so and on a slow start. My son is getting ready to come home in Jan.

He comes home on the weekends now. The other family is so so I have a grandmother who has the start of Alzheimer and my dad need me to help him figure out what he was going to do for her. It was sure a big mess that's for sure. How are you doing hon?? Still have your doc`s on a hit list??

I am slow so I will just jump right in and watch in my dark corner like always and I have tried to help people with the irc but they all seem to not write me back after I ask them a few questions. Makes me wonder if my drugs are making me see things again. Who knows.

Well I am back and send me Jana`s home addy will ya I am going to see If I head up her way to see her to see what's up.

Sure did miss you and your Mother-Hen thing you have going on from time to time but :op

~(BiG HuGs)~

~(BiG HuGs)~

M

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Hi H,

"Hello hon how are ya?"

Ah well ... um .. sick! LOL. Hanging in there hon and you??

"My son is getting ready to come home in Jan. He comes home on the weekends now."

Hows it going? Is he easier to handle now? Has the treatment helped?

"The other family is so so I have a grandmother who has the start of Alzheimer and my dad need me to help him figure out what he was going to do for her. It was sure a big mess that's for sure."

Sounds like a horrible decision for your father to have to make :-(

"Still have your doc`s on a hit list?? "

LMAO not the ones I am working with now!!

"I am slow so I will just jump right in and watch in my dark corner like always and I have tried to help people with the irc but they all seem to not write me back after I ask them a few questions. Makes me wonder if my drugs are making me see things again. Who knows."

Its always the drugs! *grins*

"Well I am back and send me Jana`s home addy will ya I am going to see If I head up her way to see her to see what's up."

Sure - will send it now. She is very ill.

Missed you too!! How are you feeling? How was your stay in hospital? Did they ever get around to doing all that stuff they were supposed to?

Lots of warm fuzzies!

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Glad you are feeling better!!! You must have gotten a good night sleep !!! )

{{{ Restful Hugs }}}

Helen

a combination of Phrenegran and extra strength Tylenol (I don't take Tylenol very often at all. I take other stuff like ibuprofen) worked a miracle last night. Feeling much better.

Denisa

[Guest guest]

Quick stuff:

Grilled chicken breasts, chopped up in a salad, or rolled in a tortilla with

salad stuff and a bit of mustard.

Cottage cheese with fruit.

Tuna packets and an apple.

Go to www.leanandstrong.com and go to the healthy recipes section. There

are a TON of muffins to make that work out to be balanced meals.

Su the Hobbit

WOW

> Didn't think the " poop-in-a-group " thing would be such a hit

> I am going to kick up my heels this week-end and enjoy the " last

> hoorah " I'm pretty sure I hear a beer calling my name. I also plan

> on making this the last week-end for the smokes.

> I will be sitting down this week-end and making out some menus for

> the week. Any suggestions of quick and easy things for me to take

> during the day? Don't really want to do the bars if I can get away

> from it. Good protein drinks? I am too lazy to go back through all

> the posts to find the info, can you tell?

> THanks again for the " welcome back "

> New life, HERE I COME!!!!

>

> Toodles......Beej

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Su

And I am assuming from a recent post that the fresh chicken breasts

are better than the frozen ones?

-- In , " Su "

<hobbitgirl@m...> wrote:

> Quick stuff:

>

> Grilled chicken breasts, chopped up in a salad, or rolled in a

tortilla with

> salad stuff and a bit of mustard.

>

> Cottage cheese with fruit.

>

> Tuna packets and an apple.

>

> Go to www.leanandstrong.com and go to the healthy recipes section.

There

> are a TON of muffins to make that work out to be balanced meals.

>

> Su the Hobbit

>

>

> WOW

>

>

> > Didn't think the " poop-in-a-group " thing would be such a hit

> > I am going to kick up my heels this week-end and enjoy the " last

> > hoorah " I'm pretty sure I hear a beer calling my name. I also

plan

> > on making this the last week-end for the smokes.

> > I will be sitting down this week-end and making out some menus for

> > the week. Any suggestions of quick and easy things for me to take

> > during the day? Don't really want to do the bars if I can get

away

> > from it. Good protein drinks? I am too lazy to go back through

all

> > the posts to find the info, can you tell?

> > THanks again for the " welcome back "

> > New life, HERE I COME!!!!

> >

> > Toodles......Beej

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

does anyone have any ideas on what cheese is the best to use. I love

cheese and I don't think I can do with out it.

[Guest guest]

I don't know about that. Fresh veggies are better than frozen, and frozen

is better than canned any day. But as far as frozen chicken breasts? Geez,

I buy several pounds and freeze them all the time. Of course, I then thaw

and cook them. So, I suppose eating a frozen chicken breast might be a

little crunchy and undercooked, so yes, unfrozen and cooked is better than

frozen.

Su the Hobbit

WOW

> >

> >

> > > Didn't think the " poop-in-a-group " thing would be such a hit

> > > I am going to kick up my heels this week-end and enjoy the " last

> > > hoorah " I'm pretty sure I hear a beer calling my name. I also

> plan

> > > on making this the last week-end for the smokes.

> > > I will be sitting down this week-end and making out some menus for

> > > the week. Any suggestions of quick and easy things for me to take

> > > during the day? Don't really want to do the bars if I can get

> away

> > > from it. Good protein drinks? I am too lazy to go back through

> all

> > > the posts to find the info, can you tell?

> > > THanks again for the " welcome back "

> > > New life, HERE I COME!!!!

> > >

> > > Toodles......Beej

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

In the stores around here you can buy fresh by the big packs, I

usually will buy those and freeze them. But we also have bags of

already frozen breasts, so just wondering if those are still as good

as frozen. What do you think?

- In , " Su "

<hobbitgirl@m...> wrote:

> I don't know about that. Fresh veggies are better than frozen, and

frozen

> is better than canned any day. But as far as frozen chicken

breasts? Geez,

> I buy several pounds and freeze them all the time. Of course, I

then thaw

> and cook them. So, I suppose eating a frozen chicken breast might

be a

> little crunchy and undercooked, so yes, unfrozen and cooked is

better than

> frozen.

>

> Su the Hobbit

>

>

> WOW

> > >

> > >

> > > > Didn't think the " poop-in-a-group " thing would be such a

hit

> > > > I am going to kick up my heels this week-end and enjoy

the " last

> > > > hoorah " I'm pretty sure I hear a beer calling my name. I

also

> > plan

> > > > on making this the last week-end for the smokes.

> > > > I will be sitting down this week-end and making out some

menus for

> > > > the week. Any suggestions of quick and easy things for me to

take

> > > > during the day? Don't really want to do the bars if I can get

> > away

> > > > from it. Good protein drinks? I am too lazy to go back

through

> > all

> > > > the posts to find the info, can you tell?

> > > > THanks again for the " welcome back "

> > > > New life, HERE I COME!!!!

> > > >

> > > > Toodles......Beej

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

Just make sure the frozen one's haven't added anything like salt and

preservatives and junk. Other than that they are fine.

Su the Hobbit

WOW

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > > Didn't think the " poop-in-a-group " thing would be such a

> hit

> > > > > I am going to kick up my heels this week-end and enjoy

> the " last

> > > > > hoorah " I'm pretty sure I hear a beer calling my name. I

> also

> > > plan

> > > > > on making this the last week-end for the smokes.

> > > > > I will be sitting down this week-end and making out some

> menus for

> > > > > the week. Any suggestions of quick and easy things for me to

> take

> > > > > during the day? Don't really want to do the bars if I can get

> > > away

> > > > > from it. Good protein drinks? I am too lazy to go back

> through

> > > all

> > > > > the posts to find the info, can you tell?

> > > > > THanks again for the " welcome back "

> > > > > New life, HERE I COME!!!!

> > > > >

> > > > > Toodles......Beej

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

[Guest guest]

Illyana, welcome to this board. Your story will be familiar to

many on this board. So many went years trying to get diagnosed.

I was lucky in that regard. It took me about 8 -10 months and

most of that time was spent in getting appointments set up and

ruling out heart condition, etc. My first symptoms were the

spasms and due to my age and family history, my doctor wanted

to rule that out right away. By the time I was diagnosed I couldn't

keep down food or water.

We're glad you found us and you'll find a lot of information here.

I'm glad you're doing well right now.

Maggie

Alabama

[Guest guest]

Illyana, your story sounds so much like my 11yo daughter. She's been to

doctor after doctor, every specialist you can imagine. Trying to find out

what is causing this. She had a horrible night-time cough, along with

vomitting after meals, chest pain after eating, and lots of other things.

We had a doctor try 5 or 6 different things for the cough and then throw

his hands up in the hair and say maybe it's a habit cough. Well, she was

sleeping many times when she coughed and she would bring up food! Didn't

sound like a habit cough to me. Finally, we went to a GI on our own and

mystery solved. She just had a heller and is doing great. Our little

girl is a completely different person. We've had two episodes of what we

think might be either heartburn or possibly spasms. Other than that, it's

been great.

I'm happy you were able to get a proper diagnosis and get help.

Missy, (11, achalasia)

Illyana wrote:

> Who knew there'd be a e-group for Achalasia?! Well, I'll start off

> by introducing myself...

>

> I am a 23 yr old black female from NYC who was diagnosed with

> Achalasia at age 10...the symptoms started when I was about 8

> though. I had to make sure to have practically a gallon of water

> with me at the table, or I wouldn't dare attempt to eat anything. At

> it's worst, I even had problems drinking! Having food just sitting

> in my chest caused so much pain and pressure, I would end up having

> to force myself to throw up after most of my meals. Obviously after

> this, my family became concerned ).

>

> I went to my pediatrician who took an x-ray and said I was fine, and

> since he was in a university hospital, he decided they would study

> me a bit. So I proceeded to be roundtable interviewed about my

> mental state, stresses, peer pressure etc....I guess they believed

> that my symptoms were either psychosomatic or that I was a closet

> bulimic...LOL.

>

> At this point, going to the doctor was probably the worst thing

> that happened to me. I continued to have problems eating, and my

> family grew to be very angry as they thought I was pretending to be

> sick on purpose, or that it was all in my head. I think I even

> started to question my sanity, especially since the docs couldn't

> find anything wrong physiologically.

>

> That summer, I went to Panama to stay with family. There, my aunt

> took notice of my symptoms, mostly after I had a few fainting spells

> from being very weak. She took me to her ENT, who first noticed a

> bad case of Tonsillitis. After the tonsillectomy, I was still having

> the problems, so the ENT then referred me to a GI. I had the barium

> study test and was diagnosed right before heading back home.

>

> Back in NYC, the doctors confirmed the diagnosis with the other

> tests and scheduled me for a dilation. Since then, I've had one

> other dilation in 1997. Thankfully, I haven't had major relapses

> since then, and I'm hoping to continue on good track ). I

> occasionally have pain, but I can eat fine. Since dilation has

> worked well for me so far, I hope not to have to face surgery in the

> future.

>

> Anyway. Good luck to anyone starting their journey with this strange

> disorder. I know it can be rough, but trust that eventually things

> WILL get better! )

>

> Illyana

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I just wanted to say hello. I could not believe there was an " a "

group either. However I have found a lot of information and feel

like I have a lot of support and resources here. I am having a

helllers and wrap on September 8, the dilatations did nothing for

me. My doctors had also misdiagnosed me for a few years, they said I

had gerd, and the chest pains were anxiety. Hope you stay well and

welcome to the group. Sonet, 28 in Nebraska

> Who knew there'd be a e-group for Achalasia?! Well, I'll start

off

> by introducing myself...

>

> I am a 23 yr old black female from NYC who was diagnosed with

> Achalasia at age 10...the symptoms started when I was about 8

> though. I had to make sure to have practically a gallon of water

> with me at the table, or I wouldn't dare attempt to eat anything.

At

> it's worst, I even had problems drinking! Having food just

sitting

> in my chest caused so much pain and pressure, I would end up

having

> to force myself to throw up after most of my meals. Obviously

after

> this, my family became concerned ).

>

> I went to my pediatrician who took an x-ray and said I was fine,

and

> since he was in a university hospital, he decided they would study

> me a bit. So I proceeded to be roundtable interviewed about my

> mental state, stresses, peer pressure etc....I guess they believed

> that my symptoms were either psychosomatic or that I was a closet

> bulimic...LOL.

>

> At this point, going to the doctor was probably the worst thing

> that happened to me. I continued to have problems eating, and my

> family grew to be very angry as they thought I was pretending to

be

> sick on purpose, or that it was all in my head. I think I even

> started to question my sanity, especially since the docs couldn't

> find anything wrong physiologically.

>

> That summer, I went to Panama to stay with family. There, my aunt

> took notice of my symptoms, mostly after I had a few fainting

spells

> from being very weak. She took me to her ENT, who first noticed a

> bad case of Tonsillitis. After the tonsillectomy, I was still

having

> the problems, so the ENT then referred me to a GI. I had the

barium

> study test and was diagnosed right before heading back home.

>

> Back in NYC, the doctors confirmed the diagnosis with the other

> tests and scheduled me for a dilation. Since then, I've had one

> other dilation in 1997. Thankfully, I haven't had major relapses

> since then, and I'm hoping to continue on good track ). I

> occasionally have pain, but I can eat fine. Since dilation has

> worked well for me so far, I hope not to have to face surgery in

the

> future.

>

> Anyway. Good luck to anyone starting their journey with this

strange

> disorder. I know it can be rough, but trust that eventually things

> WILL get better! )

>

> Illyana

[Guest guest]

Welcome Illyana,

Sorry you have found a need to be part of this group, but so glad

that you found us. The support that you will find is quite

unbelievable.

Your story is really a nightmare. I can only imagine how your

parents must feel that they did not believe you. As a 58 year old

mother/grandmother and guilt comes with the territory. I know how I

would feel. They were not being unreasonable, but we all look back

with regret.

It woulds like you are doing very well, and I am really happy about

that. It is great to hear such a positive on a dialation!

Hope you stay active in the group.

Kathie in Pittsburgh **********************

> Who knew there'd be a e-group for Achalasia?! Well, I'll start off

> by introducing myself...

>

> I am a 23 yr old black female from NYC who was diagnosed with

> Achalasia at age 10...the symptoms started when I was about 8

> though. > Illyana

[Guest guest]

Hey ..My new lady is an angel sent from heaven..she is 92 yrs old and sharp as a tack and sweet as can be.everyone calls her Honey....she hails from New Orleans...yep...and has family in Gretna...where mel lives...

catch ya later..pat

WOW

Sept 1st already.

People enjoy.

Catch up with everyone later.

Love and Hugs.

Deb

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[Guest guest]

< Unlike the essential oil, which smells sharp and herbal by comparison.

perfumery and for supplying such exquisite essences for us to use. >

I've always been dissapointed with the oil-it's always smelled like cough drops

to me, just way too medicinal. I've never been tempted to buy it, much less

use it. I've found this with all of the culinary herb oils. I love to smell

the fresh and dried herbs when cooking, or just for the heck of it, however.

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At 12:22 PM 10/19/2006, you wrote:

> I have just experienced rosemary absolute (from aftelier). For

> anybody who has not smelled

>it, it's so like burrying your face in an armful of crushed rosemary

>plants, roots and all, it has

>this deep strong tea smell, it's so real, I can't believe how much

>like the actual plant in my

>back yard it smells. Unlike the essential oil, which smells sharp

>and herbal by comparison. I

>can't wait to try it in a blend...I am thinking what would go with

>this? How many new

>possiblities from adding just *one* new powerful essence to my collection?

>

>Oh Happy Days!

>

>Thank you Mandy Aftel for being such a brilliant frontierswoman of

>modern natural

>perfumery and for supplying such exquisite essences for us to use.

Hi Ruth

I've not played with rosemary abs yet, and had no idea it was so true

to the plant. Sounds wonderful. I used her pink peppercorn as a top

note in my Riverside perfume, and it is very intense, round and true

to the berries I used to pick off the tree in my backyard in Riverside, CA.

Anya McCoy

Anya's Garden of Natural Perfume http://anyasgarden.com

Artisan Natural Perfumers Guild http://artisannaturalperfumers.org

Natural Perfumers Chat Group

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