Just need to say it somewhere

When I went to my medical doctor he prescribed first Paxil and then Prozac. Both made things worse. I finally bit the bullet and saw a Psychiatrist who immediately told me why he would have never put me on those meds. He got me on the right meds immediately. I do not think medical docs always know enough about anxiety, panic attacks and depression to help everyone. I think some may, but most do not. Unfortunately most family docs and internal meds prescribe whatever the pharmaceutical rep made it into their office is selling.

This is so true!  I would never never never trust a generalist to prescribe my anxiety medicine never!  Mine were prescribed by my psychologist

Hey there, just wanted to say hang in there. You mentioned in an earlier post that you were having issues with Calcium - I get mine at WalMart and they are gummies. LOL Probably not the healthiest but definitely chewable. Just gotta look and see what carbs they may have. But it might be an option for you. Just saying.

I would say that the calcium could be a major issue but mostly I am going to chime in with everyone else in that as busy as you are I just don't think you are getting enough protein to last you. You made me tired just thinking about it and then training too.

If it's a volume of food thing try doing an extra shake just on the days you train - and if it works well you might want to consider the extra shake all the time if you can work up to it.

Just try not to be too stubborn and think you ought to just be able to do it. You are important and need care too. If you don't take care of you how can you take care of your kids/family and all those kids in daycare? Its the question that always makes me stop and behave myself when I am saying to myself "I should just be able to do this!"

I'd also like to step in line and offer a hug! You need one!

Hopefully your blood work will give you more answers.

Brenda~

thanks for you kind words, and hug!!!!

For the calcium, I found a solution!  I went shopping in the states, where they had the citracal (so the good stuff) pills, but the small size ones!  They are still a bit hard to swallow, but I can manage!  Unlike the bigs ones which made me gag each time.

thanks again

Karine

Some news:

I took the week off this week (training I mean) to relax myself and go back up on my energy. Concentrating on the food!

I upped my calories goal to 800 (so more fat, more carbs and more protein)

Started that yesterday! I took my decision after reading all of you guys! THANKS SO MUCH! I know it took me long time before actually taking my decision, but upping my protein, even with a shake, was hard on my new "head issues of not eating more" hahahahaha I went to the other side! I used to not care about how much and what I ate, now I care too much. But can we really care too much? NOOOO!!!!

So far today, I am at 740 cal, 35 carbs, 28 fats and 79 protein

I still have to have dinner, but not much hungry, so I will just have a fruit, or something like that!

I cannot say that I am doing better yet, but I was hungry, for sure! My new head was stopping me, to the point of giving me stomach ache! Well I think!

I think a goal of 80 protein is a much better goal! It may take time to "feel" better especially when you have other head issues. I deal with head issues a lot and I am not even actively in my weight loss phase at the moment.

I think it's just that you're one of those "uber" caregivers.

My gummies are Citrical by the way. I find them easier to chew up than taking a pill because some of them can be so big! Glad you found them. I forget that our Northern friends don't always have exactly the same access to brands and things we do stateside.

Great choice you made~

Brenda~

Sorry but what are "uber" caregivers?????  Tried to research it, but I don't understand what it is!

The gummies, I thought I read they were carbonate and I have been told citrate is better absorbed.  I am wrong here?

*warmest hugs to you*...yes 600 cals is too low and I am glad you are eating more. Drink more too, water, water, water...its amazing how it makes me feel better and I was never a water drinker.

I hated the calcium because they were so big so I got the miniatures and crush them in a pill crusher. My surgeon told me to do this and sprinkle it on yogurt or cottage cheese. Works like a charm.

thanks for the hug and the tip!

But don't you taste or feel it when you eat the yogourt?

hey, I got really good for 3 days in a row, eating 800cal, taking all my calcium, vitamins, water!

And then again was scared of not losing anymore, of eating too much.  Well in fact, I did eat too much one day, and felt sick, than the next day, I went to 700.  Was planning on going back up, but scared again the next day, so 600. 

But I haven't missed a calcium, or a vitamin, and I drink at least 8 cups of water (usually more than that)

And then I got a cold, a big one, with nausea and diahrrea.  So for the last 3 days, I haven't eaten much, but swear to God this was not by choice.

I am working on my head issues, cause it is definitely the problem here.  Upping my calories is hard for me, on my stomach yes, but mostly in my head!  I know this because since I am sick and not able to eat really much, I feel content in my head, proud of my eating.  My body feels like crap, but my head is so darn happy, extatic!

So I will have to seek exterior help, just need to figure things out!  Find one, find a way to pay (have insurance that reimburse, bu do have to pay up front!), find a way to go to the appointment (I'll need either a babysitter or to take time off work)

I thought I would give you some news.  If you have any similar experience, or really anything you want to say, it is always welcome.