Woot WOOT! That is awesome!!! A lot of hard work, dedication, and determination you have. Great job my friend!
04 Aug 11 by member: kcook323
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Good for you! You should be proud - you've earned it!
04 Aug 11 by member: HeidiG
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YAY!!! That is so awesome girl!!! You should feel extremely proud of yourself! Keep up the great work!
04 Aug 11 by member: Ashlee2688
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Thank you so much everyone!
04 Aug 11 by member: HerStrawberri
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Make sure you don't let things spiral out of control. If not using the med's settles down and there seems to be no real reason to use them, then great...but if they were helping you and sleepness nights and / or any other symptoms return... talk to your Dr. right away! SO, SO proud of you and your accomplishments so far! 60 lbs!!! Is worth every minute of excitement! Way to go, and keep up the good focus! You're doin' it, girl!!! Much Love!
04 Aug 11 by member: jsfantome
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60 lbs!!!! That is just fantastic! So happy for you.
04 Aug 11 by member: davidsmom
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That has to feel fantastic. It is also encouraging to your buddies. It can be done :) - just have to keep at it.
Thanks.
04 Aug 11 by member: caterpillar52
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60 pounds is fantastic! as for the meds BE CAREFUL. I went off my meds last august with the supervision of my Dr and it was a rough couple of weeks in the beginning - he wanted me off them to see if I really needed them or not. I guess I didnt and all I needed was to get off my large rump and get moving... If you start feeling your symptoms coming back/you are not sleeping talk to your Dr. there may be an alternative to the pills all the time.
04 Aug 11 by member: pixidaisy
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Thank you so much everyone! I don't have health insurance anymore so i can't go see my Dr. I mean I COULD, but I don't like her and she is the one who put me on all the stupid pills to begin with sooo...I'm not sure what to do about that. i was thinking of trying melatonin. I used to take that and it seemed to help calm my mind and help me sleep. I can't 'turn off' my head and that is what my issue is I think. I'm gonna get some this weekend and see if that helps. I never took my anxiety meds for anxiety really. They were also a 'as needed' pill. Not an everyday pill. I can still get them refilled if needed. I'm gonna try the melatonin and see how that goes. Thanks for the great suggestions JS and PIXI!
04 Aug 11 by member: HerStrawberri
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You're a baller! Damn girl! 60 is awesome keep it off. Idk anything about the sleeping stuff but hopefully it gets better. Proud of you!
04 Aug 11 by member: Ninjapanda
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Try the melatonin, I never understood why they give anti-anxiety meds for non anxiety related things lol My previous Dr did that too me which is why my current Dr. took my pills away Idid feel gross for 2 weeks as I was on the pills for almost 5 years but I really feel the best thing he did was take me off the pills. Do some research hun and see whats out there - tons of alternative medicines that might help you sleep.
04 Aug 11 by member: pixidaisy
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I just happened upon your response above and wanted to throw in here that I take a melatonin and 1 or 2 benedryl equivalent tablets to sleep. I've never slept so well in my life! The doctor told me he uses benedryl and it's non-addictive and you don't build a tolerance. The melatonin should be taken just as you turn the lights off as light coming through the eyes supposedly destroys the melatonin. I don't know how true it is, but it does seem to work best when I take it that way. Good luck! At least both supplements are fairly inexpensive - especially if you shop at Costco!
04 Aug 11 by member: redwinelover
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Congrats on the loss! I hope you figure out the whole sleep thing soon.
04 Aug 11 by member: liltatgirl
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Congratulations on the 60 pounds lost! That is a huge accomplishment... the 200s are well within your sight!!
04 Aug 11 by member: BrandyRelaxing
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I take a melatonin sleep aid as well and it really helps. I also make sure I am not watching TV for at least an hour before I go to bed. I usually set aside an hour to read before bedtime and then I take my supplement when I shut off the light. Congratulations on 60 pounds; that is a wonderful achievement! What a motivator to stay strong, right? You are awesome.
04 Aug 11 by member: angie_rose10
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60 pounds - that is aweome!!!! congratulations that is truly awesome :D
04 Aug 11 by member: krystynecar
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Excellent job, knew you could do it (and more). Didn't see the rant in question, couldn't be any worse than mine. lol! Hope your headache subsides and you have a wonderful evening! ♥
04 Aug 11 by member: nolechick
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Way to go! Congrats on you great achievement! :o)
04 Aug 11 by member: GodivaGood
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Wooooo congrats girl!!! Been crazy busy at work so haven't had time to sneak onto FB this afternoon. I'll pretend the post you are referencing never happened. ;)
04 Aug 11 by member: kstubblefield
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I am so pleased for you, I can hear how happy you are. Yep coming off pills can't be a bad thing, I am not into them at all. If my Doc suggested pills for anything, I just say there must be another way, so she knows not to say anything. But I am into acupuncture and vitamins etc. rather than popping pills. You have done such a great job I will be watching for your updates.
04 Aug 11 by member: Yvonne19
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