Thank you for your kind and encouraging responce recently. In responce to
the the problems you had swallowing, I have found two separate reasons why I
had difficulty swallowing. One, was the fact I had anxiety fluctuating from
sever to mild, thus causing the difficulting in this area. The primary
reason was caused by a drug prescribed for depression. One of the side
affects of this medication was "intermittent difficulting swallowing" This
medication was stopped and a new drug was given that contains both
anti-anxiety and anti-depression medication. Linda's attached letter
certainly is on target regarding pain and depression.
Make no mistake if i had not been able to talk to my doctor with reference to
pain I would have "eaten a gun" by know. Pain = depression if it is not
stopped and treated for the thief that it is, you will be robbed of time,
rest and the very best of life. TM pain will make you want to jump out of an
inflight aircraft without a parachute. I have not always been able to manage
this area as well as I do today.
With the help of my doctor and her staff, along with the journaling "We" have
been able to ascertain what worked and what did not work. Knowing how to
act, as opposed to react has helped me more than I can express. When I feel
an attack coming on I know what to do to maintain a functional life, not to
mention, recover much more quickly.
If anyone is interested we have come up with different routines for different
types of attacks I experience. These range from sever to mild, but armed with
a battle plan, I not only function, moreover I enjoy life. It has been a
battle and will continue as one, in contrast I know I will improve, if I can
bear in mind that I have made great progress. Your TM feedback is greatly
appreciated.
Beth