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I'd love to have you all join me. Let's have some fun! We've earned it.
http://freeindeed-redkitchen.blogspot.com/2017/06/upcoming-blog-series-five-fun-fridays.html
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I'm so sorry. I hope all is resolved quickly and that you're feeling much better soon.
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One suggested book for my 10th grader this previous school year was A Passage to India. I finally gave her permission to quit reading it. It was the first time I'd ever done that. I know it's a classic, but I just could not stand it. My daughter could not understand it and hated it. I read it so that I could help her with it, and all I kept thinking was, "What is the point of this novel?" It was sheer torture. We got through 3/4 of it, so I considered that enough. As for my personal reading, I will usually stick with a book at least halfway before making a decision.
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I'm on Inderal and Topomax for migraine prevention. The Topomax side effects are quite bothersome, but it has worked absolute wonders for preventing my migraines. The side effects do taper off a bit as your body adjusts to the medication.
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Food - Grilled or broiled seafood, medium well filet mignon, sauteed asparagus, steamed broccoli, big salad with Ranch dressing
Drinks - Water, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon
Dislike:
Food - Liver, beets
Drinks - Sugary drinks, beer
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I am diagnosed with major depressive disorder. I'm on meds for it. I find both winter and summer to be the most difficult seasons for me. I live in Alabama. The winter is hard because it gets dark so early, and that makes me more prone to worse bouts with my depression. Summer is awful because it is too hot and humid to spend much time outdoors; plus, it rains almost every afternoon. Spring and especially autumn are ideal seasons for me because I am able to spend more time outside in the sunshine without excessive heat or humidity, and there's not as much rain. I think it's certainly worth mentioning to your doctor. Even if you don't need meds, there might be other suggestions the doctor may have.
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Yes I quit drinking. I'm having second thoughts on this....
The escape was nice...
I just refuse to totally give it up. My limit is two glasses of wine, and I only have that about once a month. Otherwise, I really don't think I could make it through this hormonal nightmare.
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I associate it with supper. We'll ask someone out for drinks and dinner, and it will refer to the evening meal.
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Yes. I'm a writer now, but I don't get to devote as much time to it as I'd like. I have a BS in Elementary Education and taught in the public school setting prior to homeschooling my children, but I do NOT want to return to that. My fantasies of my post-homeschool career now involve my writing a best-selling novel which is turned into an Oscar winning movie. Then, of course, I become a millionaire, and my husband, special needs daughter and her nanny, and I will travel all over the world and never have to worry about money again. I'd say the odds of that happening are highly likely. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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So how are not more women murderers? Seriously...how do we manage with this crap I wonder? I'm feeling rather depressed about some of my symptoms and a little like I'm going crazy.
I did go a lot crazy this past January. That's why I'm now on three different anti-depressant meds and have to see a therapist once a month. I've always battled depression, but I fully believe this hormone shift and peri shi* in my 40's really pushed me over the edge. I was way out of control.
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I don't know. I've had hot flashes before in my life, but I still think I'd take that over the constant hunger. I'm on a ketogenic diet as well and it is not cutting it. I do not know what to make of that!
I know. Neither do I. Plus, I can't eat more because I'll gain weight. I'm on three anti-depressant medications and if I even look at an extra slice of cheese or an extra serving of dinner, somehow ten pounds will appear on my behind. I swear! That's how it happens. :lol:
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I'm not having hot flashes. That's one of the few things I seem to not be having.
You are lucky in that respect. I'm having a hot flash right now. I'll be starting my time of the month any time between now & Saturday. I'm cranky and hungry in addition to having sweat pour out of my pores like a river. I eat a ketogenic diet; I think that's supposed to help, but I'm still miserable. I'm just ready for all of this to be over. I'm 42, so I've probably still got several years of suffering to go.
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I understand. I live in south Alabama, and the summers here are so hot and humid. It's utterly oppressive. I can only go outside early in the mornings or late at night. Here's what I've been doing to keep a schedule for myself & my family while we're taking our summer school break:
7:00 a.m. Wake and go walking/jogging
7:45 a.m. Cool down and quiet time
8:15 a.m. Shower
8:45 a.m. Usually my special needs daughter is awake at this point, so she & I have breakfast.
9:15 a.m. Wake my teens. Have them watch my special needs daughter while I work on my writing.
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Chores
2:30 p.m. Read books or watch Netflix
4:30 p.m. Finish up any chores that still need to be done.
5:00 p.m. Start cooking dinner. (Except on days like today when it's already in the slow cooker. YES!!!)
6:00 p.m. Dinner & family time
9:00 p.m. Start the bedtime routine with my special needs daughter. Sometimes hubby, teens, and I will stay up until 10:00.
**We don't adhere strictly to the schedule every day, but that's our general rhythm. I crave structure; my kids do better with a routine, too.
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I've been blogging for several years and have had a few articles published in magazines. But now I'm a regular contributor at both The Mighty and How to be a Redhead! I'm also working on a book of poems and writing my first novel. I'm so excited to finally be doing what I've always wanted to do. I just want to encourage you all to pursue your dreams. Don't wait! Just go for it!
https://howtobearedhead.com/tutorial-how-i-care-for-style-my-redhead-pixie-cut/
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I just got this deodorant in my How to be a Redhead subscription box this month. It's working well for me. http://zerocares.com/ The scent I have is rosemary & lemongrass.
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Hot and humid where we live...Alabama. Hot and humid where they're going...Georgia.
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I feel the same about running, but I do it anyway. I feel really great AFTER I'm done each day, but during...it's a mix of prayer and cussing. :lol:
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Prayers for hope, healing, comfort, strength, and peace. May God cover you and shelter you all in the shadow of His wings. May you all feel the warmth of His love and the peace that surpasses all understanding. May he bring peace and healing and rest to precious Jenna. May His face shine upon you all and strengthen you for all the days to come.
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Title explains what I need. This is for my daughter who is going to church camp in a few weeks. As we all know, camp food is not usually conducive to low carb diets and will be even less so when you factor in both a low carb & vegetarian combination. She will be able to eat some fruits and vegetables that the camp will offer, but probably not much else. Other than nuts and peanut butter, what else could she pack? She will not have access to a refrigerator. Thanks!
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I taught public school from 1997-2004. I taught 4th grade for four years, third grade for two years, and second grade for half a year.
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I eat a healthy diet and exercise. I try to get enough sleep. I read challenging material and homeschool high schoolers, so I keep my mind engaged. I allow myself to have leisure time. I get together with friends at least once a week. That's about all I can do to age well. I control what I can and try not to worry about the rest.
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Sounds lovely. :001_smile:
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1. Chronicles of Narnia Series
2. Little House Series
3. Where the Red Fern Grows
4. A Child's Garden of Verses
5. Classic Winnie-the-Pooh
Michelle Carter conviction
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I am diagnosed with major depressive disorder, and I spent a week in a psychiatric hospital this past January for a suicide attempt. I completely agree with the verdict. She coerced a suicidal person into going ahead and killing himself when he was having second thoughts and no longer wanted to do it. The night I tried to kill myself, my husband came in and stopped me. If, instead, he had stood there and yelled at me to go ahead and do it, then he would be partially responsible. As a suicidal person you are already unstable, and then if you have a person basically cheering you on and convincing you that it's what you really want to do, then it would be really difficult not to go ahead and follow through with it. The biggest factor for me in this situation that convinces me of her guilt is the fact that he told her he was having second thoughts and did not want to go through with the suicide, but then she told him that he was a coward if he didn't go through with it and that it was what he really wanted to do. This leads me to believe that he might not have gone through with it if it had not been for her texts.