Got a Little Flu Bug

February 24, 2012

Hard to tell after one week of being back on them.   I also came down with some flue - cold - fever - whatever thingy with my granddaughter, and being sick kind of hinders my "research."  I had a huge blowout with my husband a few days ago, but the fever came the next day.  Can't necessarily blame that on hormones...  Drinking tea while I'm sick helps also... always soothes the soul.  Anyway... after this fever leaves the premises, hopefully I'll know more, and be able to report some GOOD NEWS...

I just realized that even though I was sick, I was able to stay awake until midnight (tons of year end accounting work to complete) with NO coffee... NO caffeinated tea... and only one Diet Coke.  Was it the Amberen?   Who knows... it could be that the return of KISN to the internet airwaves gave me a second wind.  Whatever it is... it was great!  I'm sure I pay the price tomorrow... but it was fun while it lasted! 

Started on my Second 90-Days

February 17, 2012

First day of 2nd round of 90 days on Amberen.  I want my moods to level out immediately, but it will probably take a few days.  Mentally I feel better - knowing that relief is around the bend. We shall see...

My doctor doesn't want me to eat, or take ANY other pills at the same time as my Synthroid - so I have to figure out how to remember to take those first, then wait an hour to take my Amberen with food.  Such a pain... I don't know how my diabetic husband keeps track of everything!   I only have four little pills and have to rearrange my life to figure it out!  Thyroid alone at 6:30 am... then at 7:30 I can take my heartburn, allergy meds, and Amberen.  I think these stupid daily reminder thingies will help.  I swore I would never have them.  I'm officially an old lady.

Relief is in the Mail

February 16, 2012

I am tracking my package every five minutes on the USPS website, now that I know my little orange and white pills are on their way.  I'm so incredibly anxious to get started again!   I feel like I need some ADD medication... some anti-anxiety meds... some sleeping pills... and caffeine... and I know that my  RELIEF is spelled:  A M B E R E N!  Please please Mr. Postman... hurry... hurry... hurry! 

9:25 pm - just went to the mailbox and it was there!  I'm so anxious to get started... I feel like an addict.  Do I take it tonight, or wait until the morning?  I wonder if it would keep me awake to start in the evening... Patience Debbie... just wait until the morning... then wait for the blissful relief to take affect. 

Why am I so skeptical?

February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day... I hate this day... but luckily the sale is still going on because of it.  I procrastinate everything, including my order of this product.  Why have I waited?  It's only been three weeks... and I'm convinced that it was doing something - so why am I still so skeptical?  I still read other blogs and comments (good and bad) about it.  It seems to work for some, and not for others.  It worked for me.  it is only $1 per day - what is my problem!  Pick up the phone!

Moodiness is back

February 7, 2012

Baby Boomer Musicals

I haven't made the call - was hesitating due to the cost.  My hubby complained about it not being covered on our insurance until yesterday.  Anxiety... panic... scatterbrainie-ness... fatigue... MOODINESS.  They are all re-entering my being.  But yesterday I was a raving maniac!  When my husband asked what was wrong, I screamed, "My AMBEREN is wearing off!"  He responded, "ORDER MORE NOW!"  I still wish it was a little cheaper, but I will just consider giving up my daily Circle K $1 drink - fair trade, eh?  I did find a special for Valentine's Day.  Not much (14%) but every little bit counts! Amberen 14% Valentine Special

Onward and upward!  Maybe if I add exercise to my daily routine, the weight will come off this time?  Exercise... ya think?

Withdrawals taking a toll

February 4, 2012

I am already feeling changes from being OFF of Amberen, the biggest being anxiety.  I have not felt anxious since I started this journey - something I hadn't really noticed until it returned - and I don't like it.  "Desires" that were starting to rumble have quickly waned.  Lethargy... which could be from sleeplessness.  MOOD SWINGS - horrible mood swings... and I think I even had a hot flash yesterday - what the heck!  Also notice concentration issues... I feel like I am struggling with ADD - (which I probably do suffer from) - but the symptoms seem more pronounced since being off the product.  

Had my Thyroid levels checked this week, to make sure that wasn't the cause, and they are fine.  Could Amberen really be making such a difference?   It will be worth the $1/day if it is true... and my husband can't complain about the cost, if I remind him of the cost of his diabetic supplies!  If this can make me tolerable to live with... 

I think I'm going to call them today!   Of course, the bargain hunter side of me will do some research first, to see if there is a cheaper way to get them... Why don't I think I'm worth this?  That's a whole other chapter, right ladies?

I guess it's time to break down and buy one of those daily plastic pill containers...  ugh