Hi all

[netty]

Hi everyone, boy how time flies can't remember when I last managed to post.  Sorry I've had quite a rough time, tiredness is crippling, pains are bad & normally confident me been having panic attacks.  Hope everyone is ok, I have missed keeping up with you all but haven't even had the energy to text those of you whose numbers I have.  My lovely Tash has been a godsend since she finished her exams, doing school runs for me & every other job that a mum should do so my guilt not helped things.  Hopefully now the holidays are here I might be able to relax a bit & enjoy my family.  Don't want the holidays going too quickly cos my baby starts school in December & I know it's going to make me feel a bit more redundant

Take care
Love netty xx

P.S  Thank Goodness I got computer to remember my password cos I don't remember what it is lol

[elaine ann]

hi netty
sorry to hear that you are having a bad time.i feel for you having fibro and young children to see to.i have a cd by paul mackenna which is good i use it because i was having panic attacks i  listen to it at night through an mp3 player when i go to bed so if you can work out how to email me because i dont know how to do that,with your address i will post you a copy that goes for all you ladies out there not forgetting graham take care
elaine ann

[Joo]

Hi Netty, you and me both kid on the awol front - or maybe more like missing in action eh? Sorry to hear you've been having probs and like Elaine sez, cd's, noise in your ear etc is a very good thing when you need to settle and calm yourself, it takes you 'inside' your own thoughts and makes you concentrate on just one thing - essential when panicking! Don't forget http://www.nopanic.org.uk/enterframepage.htm who were so fantastic for me - they do a home phone conference type meeting with other sufferers once a week (for about 10 weeks or so?) and you work from a self help guide they send you when you join (I used to pay a tenner a year) It was the way up for me and I still use teqniques they taught me although in hindsight, having something done about my iron levels would have helped me too so check yours with your GP - being a mum and all that rushing around doesn't help - and some of the symptoms can be similar to panic attacks. Oh yes..... and a BIG lesson to learn is how to breathe correctly - stop breathing from your upper chest - ring me and I'll explain if you don't know how!!!

Well done to Tash for being the star helper, bet she's getting extra hugs for that  and I can't believe it's already school time for your youngest - where has the time gone  Our Phoebe starts in september so only little Zach to go in two years time. Josh will be seven in feb, I can't believe he's so old!!

You take care missus, we haven't sent texts for ages so lets get to it again

Joo xx

[Fibroman]

Hi Netty

Welcome back, sorry to hear you are having problems, I find relaxation CD's very good for lots of things, I am sure they would help with your panic attacks. You can get them free from the library, it might be worth a try. I got them from the library and transferred them to my ipod. A word of warning though don't play them whilst driving, could have dire consequences.  

Also Yoga and breathing exercises might help.

Hope you are feeling better soon.

[netty]

Hi Guys, thanks for your lovely messages & helpful suggestions.  Been sideswiped by another bit of bad news today but won't go into details just yet.

Graham I've just seen the photo of your Grandchildren & you won't believe this but they're at the same school as my 6 year old, in fact your Grandaughter is a friend of hers & she came to the party we had in July. small world.

Joo as soon as I can summon up the energy to text (specially now I've been on pooter), I'll be in touch

Take care all xx

[Fibroman]

netty wrote:

Graham I've just seen the photo of your Grandchildren & you won't believe this but they're at the same school as my 6 year old, in fact your Grandaughter is a friend of hers & she came to the party we had in July. small world.

Well, blow me down, fancy that. I know we have talked before and you said you live in the same area as my son and family, as you say isn't it a small world.

They came up here with their mum last weekend and stayed for the night while their mum stayed with her family. We had a great time, took them to the park and although it tipped it down with rain they had a great time playing on bouncy castles, donkey rides, racing cars etc etc., It was great to see them, since they moved down there we don't see them much at all. But are hoping to take them camping for a couple of nights in a week or so, that should be fun.

We also have our other grandson George living about a mile away so we see him lots.

[Wendy]

Hi Netty Its good to see you back, I'm sorry for all your probs, keep your pecker up love you have a good family which helps a great deal
 

[Joo]

Hi again Netty, I love the bit about your kids and Grahams grandkids, to think one of them has been to your house! WHAT a small world it is! Isn't it said that every sixth person knows or is related in some way? Probably got it completely wrong but you get my drift!!

And text away whenever you like mate - you're as busy as me so anytime is fine ....well avoid 3am please !!!

Joo x