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Friday, July 4, 2008 | A Call For Help story

Hi Everyone,

Long time, no write, but that's just the way it seems to go with me. I have a problem and I'm hoping someone out there sees this and has some advice they can give. I have multiple chemical sensitivies, and I am desperately in need of a new mattress. I am not supposed to buy a regular mattress because they are loaded with lethal chemicals. Technically, I'm supposed to get an all-cotton mattress, but so far the very few catalogs I can find that show any are outrageously expensive and I can't afford it. Does anyone know of a brand of mattress that isn't as tough with the chemicals? Or any other ways around this? I know it's a hard one, but thought someone else might be better at figuring this out than me! Thanks a lot for your input!

Beckeroo

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Perhaps a waterbed. An asthmatic friend had to have a waterbed for the last few years of her life and it was definitely the go.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 | A Call For Help story

Hi everyone,

Haven't written a journal entry for awhile....am still suffering from the depression and anxiety and a zillion other things. I have a question....I am going to try the EFT Technique....Emotional Freedom Technique.....has anyone out there ever done this, and if so could you message me and tell me about your experience? Thanks so much!

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i haven't tried it but my friend kathy who is no longer on here, swore by it and it was very helpful to her! glad to hear from you! hang in there ...janey

janey
Thanks, Janey....good to talk to you. I've had some better days, but am now in a slump again...my sleep is giving me fits again and my stomach and the depression, etc. It's very hard because my family and some of my friends have just sort of learned to ignore how I feel, etc., because it's become "commonplace"..."oh, yeah, she's bad again today...so what else is new"...they don't say that to me, it's just describing the attitude. And Spring is not great for me...tons of allergies and I am more cooped up than ever. I am truly hoping this EFT thing will be ahelp to me. If you friend is willing to tell you any details about her experience, please, please pass them on to me. It would be a big help. Thanks for caring!

Becky

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NEED HELP ABOUT SLEEP! Mood

Sunday, March 2, 2008 | A Call For Help story

THis one is for anyone who will read it and respond. I am in major depression and cannot tolerate antidepressants. I'm very sleep deprived, making things worse. I am on ativan at night already, with a little melatonin....I'm looking for anyone who might have had the same problem and could suggest something natural or something that could be taken with ativan (nothing heavy duty....I'm very chemically sensitive and even have to watch the natural stuff; some of it makes me sick. I sure would appreciate any ideas. I've already tried the meditation tapes, etc.....nothing like that works with me. I have a very active brain that goes and goes. My big problem is not in getting to sleep, it's in waking up within a few hours and even on the meds not being able to get back to sleep the rest of the night. YIKES! Thanks for any help or support that you can give.

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oh sweetie i am so sorry you are having such a bad time of it...i am glad you are still on the site...i have very little advice, but can only offer a shoulder to lean on if you need to talk. are you able to sleep when the need strikes???ie...during the day etc, just to get some rest? i really feel for you becky..love and hugs, janey

janey
Hi Janey,Thanks so much for your sympathetic thoughts. Every day at 1:00 I try to nap....sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Today I got about an hour and was thrilled. It helps a lot when I can do it. The only problem is that I've come to depend on it (actually I really need it by that time, I'm so fatigued) and can't plan anything for afternoons. It's a heck of a mess. When I do get decent sleep, I'm a different person. But it seems that it is less and less. Thanks for your reply, Janey, and I'm sorry I don't write more....it's just almost impossible for me right now. Becky

Beckeroo
I take Noratryptaline and Lorazapam. One alone won't do it for me...but that might be too much for you. the Noratryptaline is an antidepressant that is used as a sleep aide. I have fibromyalgia. Crazy as it sounds Percocet makes me feel "normal" ...like I used to be. But it is a dangerous drug as it is a narcotic.

I did find a book that teaches meditation ..especially for those active brains. I can't find it at the moment...but I will look for it and send you the name and author. In the meantime, I will keep you in my prayers..that the demons leave you alone and that you find peace. Love, lana

LanaG
Have you tried chamomile tea?

LynneC
I'm sorry you have having such a hard time at night. What seems to help me is exercise like walking several times a day. I sleep better and longer most times. I hope this helps! Hugs.

DeBreeze
Hi Beckeroo, My mom went through a similar-sounding phase of not sleeping when she was doing menopause. Her doctor told her to count on getting more rest and less sleep, and this helped her a bit by taking some of the pressure of GET TO SLEEP off her. It might not help you, I just thought you might want to know that it's quite common with meno, and it apparently does get a bit better with time. I hate not sleeping. I really feel for you. Big hug!

Catstiptoes
I want to thank everyone who posted...I appreciate your suggestions and am taking them all to heart. And I appreciate your sympathetic ears and comments. I'm doing better than I was, but still hit rough patches now and again.
Love,
Becky

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