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Worse just before Period

Well it happens every month...I am on the Nuva ring to balance my hormones and help with my endometriosis and a couple days before my period, I get feeling really horrible...feel like I can't breathe in my chest and my depression/anxiety seems to be so bad.  It usually goes away about a week after my period is over.  Can anyone help me with what might be going on?
 
Thank you.
 
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Worse just before Period

I am thinking I need a different doctor.  My doctor won't test anything, she will only put me on birth control which hasn't really helped that part of it.
 
Lisa
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Merry Christmas

Just wanted to tell everyone Merry Christmas!
 
Lisa
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Pets Help individuals with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

I completely agree Ashley.  After my first miscarriage, I ended up having a new addition to my parent's animals.  Only one puppy survived, just barely and I had to bottle feed her until she was almost 9 months old because of complications during birth.  I had to care for her as I would a baby, which completely helped me with the PTSD.  I had something that didn't judge me, that needed me and loved me.  My Roxy is now grown-up and still my everything!  She is probably the most spoiled chihuahua mix out there, but didn't have much choice considering how much care and time was spent raising her.  She helped save my life!  I would recommend anyone to have an animal...they do heal!
 
Lisa
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Rough Time

I am having an extremely hard time.  I am trying to figure out how I am supposed to move forward without my Ex's children in my life.  I raised all 4 of them Full-time for almost 2 years and I am having a hard time trying to let go of them.  He will not allow any contact because I am the one that moved out.  He was very controlling and apparently won't change.  It is killing me not to see or talk to them...they are a part of me.  My two kids are in Heaven and it feels like I am losing my children all over again.  The kids want to see me as well which makes it hard.  When I run into the kids they always run up and hug me and ask if they can come stay with me.  It is so hard.  I just don't know what to do.  Please help me!
 
Lisa
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Rough Time

Thanks for the advice Sunny and Samantha.  I don't have any legal rights so I won't be able to see them.  I do substitute teach at their school several times so I might be able to see them between classes or something.  It is very hard...something I would never wish on anyone.  I need to make an appt. with my Dr. to get back on depression/anxiety meds.  I was prescribed Buspar but never tried it.  I was on Effexor for a couple years and it worked awesome.  I got off of it because I didn't think I needed it anymore.  I did good for awhile then went back downhill again.  Now my insurance won't cover it but my Mom said she would help me out to pay for it until I am able to.  I also am looking into the adoption process again, which I had already started before I met my ex and got with him.  He had full custody of his 4 kids, so I no longer pursued adoption.  I am still eligible being single and not married to adopt which I think is awesome!
 
Lisa
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Some Quotes

I was in the mood for some good quotes...thought I would share them!

Lisa
 
Sometimes the person you really need is the one you didn’t think you wanted.
 
Moving on is simple, it’s what you leave behind that makes it so difficult.
 
To be able to move on, one has to learn to forgive not only the person (or people) who have done one wrong but also oneself.
 
Forgiveness and letting go are steps on our road back to happiness.
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Some Quotes

I like that Luciana!  I really like to write poems...it helps me to feel better about things.
 
Lisa
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How to Support Fellow Members €“ Listening Skills

Thanks for putting these ideas on here Ashley.  That will definitely help!
 
Lisa
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New Year

Hope Everyone has a Safe and Happy New Year!!! Wishing that 2010 brings good Health and Happiness to All!
 
Lisa