Yep, that would be me. Well, not really. I just have felt really busy lately. My blogs have been suffering as a result. In addition, I just haven’t had much to post about it. The pulling is just the same old thing. Some days are decent. Some days are really bad. The Effexor is helping some with my mood, but not like when I first started taking it. I still have this underlying “blah” feeling and no motivation to do anything. I get interested in doing something, but can’t seem to get myself together enough to actual do it unless I’m pushed by some outside force, like my husband.
My headaches have been worse lately too, so that doesn’t help. Tonight I want to get sewing and baking done. I have time, but I don’t feel good. The idea of committing the brain power to complete either task just does not appeal to me. Going to bed or sitting on the couch sounds much better. Ugh. It is ongoing for me.
I’m trying some new things lately. I’m starting my Holy Basil again. It is an herbal supplement recommended by my friend, a homeopathic practioner. It helps to block corizol, the stress hormone. I was taking it a year ago when I had success in growing my hair out. I stopped taking it after the wedding, assuming that I wouldnt’ need it after wedding planning was finished. But, just in case it really was what helped me to stop pulling for a while, I’m taking it again. In addition, I’m becoming religious in listening to my audio books in the car and sometimes in the house. The only place I can’t do it is at the computer, because I can’t listen to the story and type out thoughts at the same time. I’ve also started seeing a kinesologist about my headaches to see if he can help me any more than other doctors have. I’ve only been in for two appointments, but I’m hoping that if their “magic” works and my system gets itself all balanced out, maybe the serotonin will start flowing and the pulling will subside, or at least the urges will be easier to fight.
I’ll keep you posted.
