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I went to the counselors and she tells me that I have Low Mood Disorder. Okay. She also talked about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). I am happy that I went. She said that I got lucky with someone having canceled. Normally it takes a couple of weeks to get in to start to see someone. I am going to be seeing her again on Feb 3rd. A couple of things that I am going to be doing is upping certain supplements that I am taking.  It was suggest that I take 2,000iu of vitamin d, 1500ui (or mg's, I can never remember which one) of vit b12, a multi with at least 50mg of each b complex, omega 3 fish oil or in place of a capsule to eat salmon 3x per week, 35mins minimum/ day of aerobic exercise, and going for a tan. She also suggested a pill called Happy Sense. It is a 5-htp pill that naturally builds the amino acid tryptopan.  I t's suppose to Stops carbohydrate cravings, Enhances serotonin - our happy hormone, Improves mild depression, Reduces PMS symptoms, Aids restful sleep, Helps prevent anxiety, Reduces menopause stress, Provides fibromyalgia relief, Reduces panic attacks, Aids weight loss.

I hope that this pills helps. I am a little leery of it just because it is suppose to help with so much. If it is to give me that little lift that I need it will be worth it. It is suppose to be the natural alternative to Effexor. We shall see.

She seems okay. She is confident in her abilities with her job. She is honest in her assessment of me.  I will be going back to see her.

I posted the following on the forum page. I wanted to add it here too just for me.


Post Date: 1/23/12 11:09 am
Last Edit: 1/23/12 12:06 pm
Today I called Blue Cross to find out what my coverage would be for counseling.  I found out thate my employer offers free counseling. They transferred me to the intake worker and now I have an appointment at 4:00 today. They sure don't mess around. Fish or cut the bait. I guess I am fishing. I am nervous about this but happy. I feel good that I am going.

I wish everyone continued success.

Mich










 

It has been a year. A year of ups and downs.  A year of some great successes and some fall backs. The biggest hightlight of my year has to be my wedding. I have never been happier about something. Even the surgery and I am pretty happy htat I got my RNY.  I am disappointed with myself about how irresponsible I have been with my diet. I really have been fucking up. I hope that I can find the motivation to continue with this wonderful chance I have been given to get healthy.  I cant wait for winter to be over either. I am so happy to be home for a couple of days. I am feeling burnt out and tired all the time and I know it is from not taking all my vitamins.  I feel like I suck, lol.  Not much else to say.