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Lucie3075
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# Posted: 13 Mar 2009 06:07
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I am after some advise on my self diagnosis...
For at least two weeks, I have been feeling very weepy, very tired, had bloated stomach, abdominal pains, aching muscles, constant headaches & no paitience with my two children (aged 3&5).
I am a stay at home mum & have been for over 5 years now, I work the occasional Saturday, am undertaking a university course & get the kids to & from their various activities.
Has my body finally burned out? I went to my Drs yesterday & he has done a blood test to check for amenia, but absolutey no other advice.
Because I have these headaches, I don't feel a way of getting myself out of how I'm feeling as I find it hard to even walk the kids to school. I don't feel depressed, I do want to get up in the morning & carry on & in my mind, I want to be doing all the things I have previously done.
What is my next step? Should I go for a massage? Take away some of my motherly duties? Contact a life coach to sort me out?
I just haven't a clue. Please someone shed some light!!
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Vishal
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# Posted: 16 Mar 2009 06:41
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Quoting: Lucie3075 What is my next step? Should I go for a massage? Take away some of my motherly duties? Contact a life coach to sort me out?
Welcome to the forum Lucie!
I would definitely suggest getting yourself a massage and at least, temporarily, get some one to help you out in your household chores - mom or close relative or you can even try to persuade your husband to help you out.
Your body may be just telling you that it needs some good rest.
Just listen to your body and give what it needs, you'll be just fine.
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wiselee
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# Posted: 16 Mar 2009 23:19
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Hi Lucie,
I do agree with Vishal, you are really exhausted by your busy life. The only thing you can do is just to be relax. 
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Lucie3075
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# Posted: 24 Mar 2009 09:44
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Thanks for your advise.
My blood tests came back pretty normal, although White Blood Count was low, so a repeat test was done yesterday.
I had a really good week last week & really rested, didn't pick up my University work, but at the weekend, some symptoms were creeping back. I hadn't done anything to warrant stress though!
Still feeling a bit crappy, but will definately book in for that massage!
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Vishal
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# Posted: 25 Mar 2009 00:50
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Quoting: Lucie3075 I had a really good week last week & really rested, didn't pick up my University work, but at the weekend, some symptoms were creeping back.
Take into consideration how long you had been leading a stressed lifestyle. It takes time for our body to revert back to it' natural state. The longer you had been stressed, the longer it'll take to revert back to normal. Just relax and stop thinking about stress. You'll be just fine.
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MrBrittian
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# Posted: 7 Apr 2009 17:43
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Dealing with two children of that age can be very stressful, but that's what being a parent is. It can be tiring at times, maybe you should start getting into yoga.
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drgc_mehta
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# Posted: 16 May 2009 09:59
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Lucie,
In my view you were not stressed, actually you were bored of your daily routine. It is all state of mind. we should make any work, whatever we do, interesting.
Two changes you can make to get out of boredom:
1. Do you duties everyday but in a different manner, like you can play music or sing along while working, can change your way of working by changing the order accordingly.
2. Taking interest and feeling good about whatever you do is another way of feeling good with the situation. It is not necessary to be a professional, or a businessman only. You should perform best with whatever resources you have and whatever you do.
Dr. G. C. Mehta
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Timlara
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# Posted: 15 Jun 2009 15:04
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@drgc_mehta I like your take on this, I was just going to say, thinking about stress really makes things a little more stressful and could possibly lead to depression, I know it really helps me to change things around and just take the load off mentally and re-energize yourself through positive thinking and mainly doing some things that interest you and put you in a good mood. Really helpful, keep up the good work!
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crystal
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# Posted: 23 Jun 2009 23:09
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Hi Lucie3075, you were just stressed out on some worries and issues in your life. You already went to the doctor but there's no recommendation or disease that was diagnosed on you aside from your anemia. Your anemia and stress have effects in your body and I think what you are feeling are the manifestations of both.
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# Posted: 11 Jul 2009 19:16
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Hi
It does sound like your stressed and understandable.
You need to get a better Kids/You life split.
Your kids sre very important to you but having a well mom is important to them.
Take time out for yourself, if only 30 mis a day away from the kids.
It will help.
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