holly~ I feel like I kind of understand how your'e feeling. I've had such overwhelming feelings for a while now. I couldn't put my finger on it, as it was just a little bit of this and a little bit of that. I could feel in control one minute and the next~ no way.

I just talked all of this over w/my Rheumy and he changed my AD. The other one had run it's course and wasn't helping any longer. He also told me that the things I was worrying/stressing about were things I had no control over anyway.
Now, I'm not going to say that things are perfect now, but I do feel for you.

I went through so much stress when my kid's were younger and I was going in so many diff directions while my DS was also very ill. I got through it and at times, boy I wonder how I did.

Just remember that I truly believe we all have those overwhelming ''times'' and they stink and they make us feel helpless. I just went there myself and I'm sure it won't be the last time either. I even said in another thread that I couldn't wait to go to bed at night, but once there, I couldn't wait to get up in the morning. It's scary. Take care holly and you just come here and let it out as much as you need to.

sending hugs and good thoughts your way.

PS: I wasn't in the dark place either, just OVERWHELMED too. take care my friend.

heck I didnt stop with kids we had a certain teacher she was having troubles at home and brought it to school she picked up a kid by the wrist off the ground and dnag near twisted his shouilder out i poked her in the chest with my fingers and warned her if she ever touched another child i would knock her on her a#@ so fast she wouldnt know what happened again kids eyes:yikes: did that and a few parents around me who knew me and saw it went right in to the office to report her, she was replace shortly after, I was sorry she had issues at home but it was not the kids fault

You're not a bad parent....if Kevin had just complained to me that Kenny was being mean I wouldn't have done what I did. I would have tried to get the whole story....both sides. But.....I saw it happen. That was enough for me! Momma Bear came out and showed her claws! Objective flew out the window!! :o :p

Holly, :hug: Totally understand feeling overwhelmed. I had a minor breakdown last month because of it. Seems like we never get a break, so sometimes it feels like too much. (I think my example was finally being able to sympathize with the mole in the arcade game "whack-a-mole") Praying for ya! :hug:

Sarah, :hug::hug: Hope you feel better soon and the docs can help you out a little. :hug:

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Hi all. Slept way in this morn and trying to wake up. It's nice right now, so thinking of going to the grochery store today.

I don't have much to add to the bully stories, lol. I'm not a parent, so no experience there. I do know that my dad had to field a lot of calls when I was a kid 'cuz I was the one who beat up the bullies in grade school.:o Thankfully I grew out of that.

Hope everyone has a great day today! :grouphug:

I did this with the parents of a bully when he wouldn't stop picking on Chris and Nik. I taught my boys to not hit anyone but that they could defend themselves if someone hit them. Well, they were scared they would get in trouble and I told them if this boy hit, pushed or tripped them one more time on the bus they had my permission to wail on him.

After I told them that I called the bully boy's parents. His mom went on and on about how he was giving her trouble, was in therapy, blah blah blah. I simply told her in a very nice, condescending voice that if her boy touched one of my boys again they had full permission to go completely off on him and defend themselves. She said she understood and we hung up. The boy tried some stuff the next day and Chris stood up to him for picking on Nik. The boy did get a punch in but after that he never crossed the boys again. He was the type of bully who was big and brave until you stood up to him. :rolleyes:

I could go on and on about raising two boys and bullies. Momma bear never bullied another youngster but I did occasionally whisper in their ear that my boys have full permission to beat their arses if they kept up their shenanigans. haha Oh and I'll never forget the vice principal who retired from his position once I was through with him about bullying in his school. He had no clue what went on and no one told him. Long story. I felt bad in a way but it had to be done.

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Moving on, how is everyone today? I am cleaning the house one side at a time. Today, kitchen and living room. Then I am doing some work on Jim's wheelchair. I need to replace the back cover, gel arm rests and attach leg kits to his back up. I will also attempt to raise the seat if I can figure it out. lol

I read everyone's posts so please know I am thinking of you and praying for those feeling overwhelmed. (((Holly))) I feel that way sometimes with all the things going on. Last night was a full moon and it does play havoc on the emotions. I know my headache was in full force last night as were my emotions. Today is better, new day, new plans. :grouphug:

Nik went to the doctors office getting permission to go back to school Monday. He thinks he has a sinus infection on top of the mono now. He just can't win. He just called and he does have a sinus infection and is getting meds for that. The doctor said he's OK to go back on Monday but to not be kissing girls for awhile. hahaha

Jim's still feeling better. His arms are weak but that could be from the valium. We'll give it some time to get into the system and go from there. His muscle spasms are much better now. Whoohoo!

Now, Renee's poor patient. They pretty much grabbed him and wouldn't let him go. Showed him off to the whole clinic and took pictures of him and his ehem, best profile. The poor man didn't have a chance. :p

Take care everyone and stay warm and healthy. :hug:

:eek: :eek: :eek: Did I miss something along the way?? Wanna elaborate on this? :o :p :D

TGIF! I read through all of your posts, and I am sending out good vibes to those of you who are struggling (Holly, Dm, Sarah). I think that most of the time I am just in denial, and then occasionally I have a good cry.

Kelly, you have already finished you cards:eek: I bet you were an overachiever in school too.:D I bought my cards the other day.

I actually cannot remember the name of the movie I am going to. Imagine that? It has Angelina Jolie in it, and it is based on a true story of a women whose child was abducted.

I am done teaching for the day, but I have a meeting from 2:00 to 4:00.:( Since that is my usual downtime, I will try to stay awake.

Hope you all have a decent weekend!

He was so good looking the ladies went gaga over him. They poked and prodded the poor man and apparently he sucked up every minute of it! :p

hi everybody...got back from DH's colonoscopy around 10 am...no problems...needs more fiber...next one in 5 yrs. He has to have them, since his brother died of colon cancer when he was 40:(

My DH is used to taking care of me...does not like being the patient...have to leave him alone or he gets crabby...guess it's better than him being whiny and whimpery...

Well, are all you midwesterners ready for the big chill this weekend? Not me! It's been in the 50's the last 2 days, and I can handle that all winter...not sure I'd miss the big change in seasons anymore...:(

No huge plans today...take the inlaws grocery shopping, and I'm invited to a thank you get together given by our candidate for Congress this evening...we'll see how DH feels by then. I miss the politics...it was fun being involved!

Hope all of you have a good weekend...to all of you who aren't feeling well, know that you're in all our thoughts and prayers...:grouphug:

In answer to you weather change question DebbieD. AHHHH Let me think a minute>>>>>>>>>>>>>>NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!