Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 SAD > Has anyone had any experience with seasonal affective disorder? Supposedly the lessening in daylight hours has an effect on serotonin levels etc. Some people do some kind of light therapy all though the winter months. >> Dear All Follow the work of Ott who published a book " Health and Light.Also Dr. Damien Downing who published " Day Light Robery " There is a great deal of Info on the web but I can personally attest to the usefulness of using additional blue violet from a black light fluoro as used in discos etc. A fair amount of work has been done on learning and behavioural outcomes using so called full spectrum lighting which involves using high colour fidelity lighting as used by printers and painters who have to accurately colour match ( 5500K) supplemented with the black light fluoros. Windsor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2001 Report Share Posted November 20, 2001 Hi , I don't know much about SAD, my mom has it and " fixed herself " by going to Mexico every winter. Obviously that's not an option, but I did see something in the last week about sick building syndrome and it's relationship between people who had offices with windows vs. people with no windows(they had more sick days and were more depressed). I thought maybe there might be a relationship, and having him sit near windows at school and home may help. The report also talked about the value of skylights. I know that right after all my babies were born, we kept them in direct sunlight to clear up their jaundice. Maybe there is something to it? Sincerly, SAD > Has anyone had any experience with seasonal affective disorder? Supposedly the lessening in daylight hours has an effect on serotonin levels etc. Some people do some kind of light therapy all though the winter months. > > I am asking because this time every year, after an initial good start back to school my son takes a dive. He clearly is perseverating more and teachers have said that he has really increased nervous stims over the past few weeks. > > Of course we think of allergies and the other usual suspects but I am just interested to learn more about this light thing. Thanks, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 sounds like you are almost there tess. keep trying!!! kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Hi Friends...thigs are rough emotionally. I have to have an MRI and went to the new " Open " type as I am very overweight. Well, my weight is no problem, but my size is. I'm only 5'2 " and I'm, truly, as big around as I am tall. I couldn't fit!!! I really worked on getting some weight/bloating down ovr th next ten days, but in a healthy way. I went to the MRI again. I fit part of the way, but not enough. The tech has been very sweet, and encouraged me to keep up the good work and come back next week as I am very close to being able to have the MRI done. So, my MRI appointment is for next Monday, and my neurosurgeon appointment is Wednesday. I have to see him whether or not I have MRI films to bring. One Dr. is encouraging me to have bariatric surgery - gastric bypass - but I'm not sure if that is really wise to do. Besides, I have insurance through the state for low income folks and they don't cover that surgery without a long and lengthy battle, which I am not up to. I'm a " glass half full " girl, and I count my blessings, of which I have any. I know today is just one of those rouh patches. I just need some encouragement and support. Thank you all for being here. Hoping.... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Tess, I'm very sorry that you're feeling so discouraged. Of course you do. It's humiliating to have gone through what you did. Bless the technician for being kind. Those MRI machines, even the open ones, don't have much room for the subject. I wish they would come up with devices that could accommodate a more realistic range of body types. Believe me, you are not the first person to have this problem. I wish I could be there to give you a hug and tell you that it's OK. Don't feel bad. Your size is nothing to feel ashamed about. Instead of a gastric bypass that your one doctor is recommending, maybe laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) would be a less-invasive and, perhaps, less-expensive option. I would ask your doctor's opinion about it. Maybe, too, your insurance would more readily cover it. http://www.bioenterics.com/us/surgeon/lapband/ http://www.reutershealth.com/frame2/arch.html Hang in there. I'll be thinking of you. Hugs, Re: [ ] sad > Hi Friends...thigs are rough emotionally. I have to have an MRI and > went to the new " Open " type as I am very overweight. Well, my weight is > no problem, but my size is. I'm only 5'2 " and I'm, truly, as big around > as I am tall. I couldn't fit!!! I really worked on getting some > weight/bloating down ovr th next ten days, but in a healthy way. I went > to the MRI again. I fit part of the way, but not enough. The tech has > been very sweet, and encouraged me to keep up the good work and come > back next week as I am very close to being able to have the MRI done. > So, my MRI appointment is for next Monday, and my neurosurgeon > appointment is Wednesday. I have to see him whether or not I have MRI > films to bring. > > One Dr. is encouraging me to have bariatric surgery - gastric bypass - > but I'm not sure if that is really wise to do. Besides, I have > insurance through the state for low income folks and they don't cover > that surgery without a long and lengthy battle, which I am not up to. > > I'm a " glass half full " girl, and I count my blessings, of which I have > any. I know today is just one of those rouh patches. I just need some > encouragement and support. Thank you all for being here. > > Hoping.... > > Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 ...thank you so much for your kindness & encuragement. And I will investigate the articles you sent. Hugs of Hope... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Kathy....thank you for your sweet encouragment. Hugs of Hope... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2002 Report Share Posted February 21, 2002 HI Tess, Just wanted to encourage you to hang in there....This too shall pass....It's really tough when those bad days come but they do help us enjoy the good days to the fullest. I went by today to see my nephew to check on his 4 yr. old son who has been battling cancer since his 1st birthday. This little kid never lets up; he bounces through his treatments, tolerates the times he does feel bad but most of the time he is enjoying life to the fullest. He has really been a ray of HOPE to me in my ordeal. Hope that today you can look for that Ray of Sunshine. Be Blessed, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2002 Report Share Posted February 21, 2002 Tess I know how you feel I am only 4'11 and weigh 200 lbs but it does us no good to be hard on ourselves. You sound like you are doing the right things hope you have sunnier days with love Kat in Fla. I will be praying for you. Tess_St_Pierre@... wrote: Hi Friends...thigs are rough emotionally. I have to have an MRI and went to the new " Open " type as I am very overweight. Well, my weight is no problem, but my size is. I'm only 5'2 " and I'm, truly, as big around as I am tall. I couldn't fit!!! I really worked on getting some weight/bloating down ovr th next ten days, but in a healthy way. I went to the MRI again. I fit part of the way, but not enough. The tech has been very sweet, and encouraged me to keep up the good work and come back next week as I am very close to being able to have the MRI done. So, my MRI appointment is for next Monday, and my neurosurgeon appointment is Wednesday. I have to see him whether or not I have MRI films to bring. One Dr. is encouraging me to have bariatric surgery - gastric bypass - but I'm not sure if that is really wise to do. Besides, I have insurance through the state for low income folks and they don't cover that surgery without a long and lengthy battle, which I am not up to. I'm a " glass half full " girl, and I count my blessings, of which I have any. I know today is just one of those rouh patches. I just need some encouragement and support. Thank you all for being here. Hoping.... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2002 Report Share Posted February 21, 2002 Thanks for the sweet support, Kat. Hugs of Hope... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2002 Report Share Posted February 21, 2002 Thanks, Becky, for the thoughtful & encouraging words. Hugs of Hope... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2002 Report Share Posted February 25, 2002 Hello Group, I as well have not posted in a few weeks and don't have a good excuse. I am sorry as well for all not having a great time and I as well didn't know how much June lighting a candle would help until this morning. More in a different post. So I do thank you and also, welcome to all the new comers you are in the right place with wonderful people. My love and prayers, Sheri --- june dixon <juner24@...> wrote: > Hi Tess,I am so sorry for what you have had to > endure. Good luck in getting your weight down,it is > a huge struggle for most arthritic people to lose > weight and I commend you for your efforts. > > Today I decided to make today a candle day for > everyone on the list who is hurting emotionally and > physically. I am watching the Olympic closing > ceremonies and burning my red (bravery) candle. > > Hugs > June > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2002 Report Share Posted April 18, 2002 hi tess, i know it can all be quite overwhelming. you should write down your questions that are concerning you, call the nurse. maybe even get a second opinion. it is your body. i did the surgery on my hands and it was great. did the surgery on my feet. well.... a little better. my dr told me my feet would be easier than my hands. he was wrong!!!! just like they told me my hip would be in more pain than my hand. (they took a piece of bone from my hip and put it in my wrist.) that was wrong too. i think if it were me, i'd do the back thing and let the tonsils wait. you have lived this long with them. let us know what happens. kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2002 Report Share Posted April 18, 2002 Tess: Sorry you are so overwhelmed. This little poem came to mind, hope it helps you: After the clouds, the sunshine; after the winter, the spring; after the shower, the rainbow, for life is a changeable thing. Remember, you are not alone, we all h ave been there. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and may you see the rainbow beyond the clouds. Love & Prayers, Jan in SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2002 Report Share Posted April 18, 2002 Dearest Tess. I'm so sorry to hear how overwhelmed you are feeling. I understand and share the desire to just get better. You will be in my prayers. Hugs, Carol in FL [ ] sad Hi Friends...I am feeling weary & overwelmed with the various problems, Physical therapy,surgeries being discussed. I just want to get better, feel better. Please keep me in your thoughts & prayers. Love... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2002 Report Share Posted April 18, 2002 I'm so sorry you're feeling overwhelmed and worn down, Tess. It must be unnerving to have so many critical decisions to make. Try to keep focused on the goal - much better health. You can do it! You bet you're in my prayers! [ ] sad > Hi Friends...I am feeling weary & overwelmed with the various problems, > Physical therapy,surgeries being discussed. I just want to get better, > feel better. Please keep me in your thoughts & prayers. > > Love... > > Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2002 Report Share Posted April 18, 2002 Tess, It can be overwhelming, but please just take one step at a time. I will keep you in my prayers that you will find the strength to deal with whatever life brings you. hugs, a [ ] sad Hi Friends...I am feeling weary & overwelmed with the various problems, Physical therapy,surgeries being discussed. I just want to get better, feel better. Please keep me in your thoughts & prayers. Love... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2002 Report Share Posted April 19, 2002 What a sweet poem. Thank you, Jan. Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2002 Report Share Posted April 19, 2002 Dear and a...thank you for your encouragement & understanding. Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2002 Report Share Posted April 19, 2002 Dear Carol...yor encouragement means a lot to me. Thank you. Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2002 Report Share Posted April 19, 2002 Dear Kathy...you are such a sweet lady. Thank you for the support. Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2002 Report Share Posted April 19, 2002 Tess, Sending my prayers and love to you during this stressful time. I think that these life altering decisions are part of the RA process. You can't get one thing without sacrificing the other. Having said that, though, I do feel that you have good communication with your medical team and the correct answers will come. I have also been offered the gastric bypass surgery and can't say that I am ready to sign on the dotted line yet. Although, the results are EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE under the right circumstances. Right now, I too, am facing more knee surgery, possible back surgery, gastric bypass surgery and let me not forget, the wonderful insurance problem. I am trying to take one thing at a time and put one foot in front of the other to try to get through these days. Yesterday the stress of everything just got to me too much and I was in bed fast asleep before my daughter's boyfriend even left. Good thing Ron was up and keeping guard. Don't feel a heck of a lot better this am and hate to take all the medication to get thru another day. Well, the weather is HOT here, like everywhere else it seems, and I will take some pleasure in continuing to fix up the back yard, well watching Ron due the work actually! We are now ready for the furniture and the fountain to go in. Look for the little things in life to seek happiness and help you make these decisions, the answers WILL come! Hang in there, we are ALWAYS here and can't tell you the right answers, but sure do have good ears to listen! Enjoy the springtime weather and take time to smell the flowers! Gentle, tender, decision making angel hugs, Debs in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2002 Report Share Posted April 19, 2002 Dear Debs..thank you for the sweet understanding & encouragement. I pray that everything good will fall into place for you, too. Hugs... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 Tess- I'm so sorry for your loss...and there is absolutely nothing wrong with and no apology needed for grieving. Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Tess...your feelings are fine whatever they are...you are in my thoughts...sounds like you have good plans for your hospital trip...and your family is kicking in....I'll be thinking of you....marge [ ] sad > > OK, here come the tears. I've only cried one other time about this, but > boy am I feeling sad right now. Way more sad than scared. I think I feel > just a bit ticked off, too. First of all, I have 4 beautiful, wonderful > kids who I would not trade for anything. They are my heart, and bless me > beyond measure (they are adopted). But, I think back to those days of > wanting to get pregnant so badly, seeing all my friends touch their > tummies and feel their babies. My first thought is what was so wrong > with me that I couldn't have that experience? It's so normal and natural > and a bazillion women have no problems. Of course I know I'm a bit off > the wall here. None of us experience every blessing in life. Besides, > why not me? For whatever reason, that was the way it was. I am 52 > and probably wouldn't choose to have a baby now even if I could. It's > being Grammi time, and I love that. But I am so sad for the girl I was > in her 20's & 30's who hoped every month there would be a lovely > surprise, but was left broken-hearted. I guess saying good-bye to that > dream is hitting me pretty hard now. Tears are ok, they need to come > out. > > > Love You All... > > Tess > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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