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Hi, my name is Pamela Thompson <I go by Pamela >. I am 39 yr. old,

SAHM, I have been married 16 years to my dear friend and helper Frank,

three children, Hailey (14), Madeleine (3.5) and Bridger (16 mos). I

have been reading for a while now. The main reason I signed on is to

find support and encouragement for *daily* stresses, learn how to deal

with them and learn *from* them. I am but a humble student to this new

knowledge and very open and willing to learn.

 

My immediate problem is migraines and chronic headaches. About a year

ago a Dr. put me on a medication that I got dependent on. It never

really helped my headaches, but gave me peace and a calm feeling so I

could cope with my new life of being the mother of three and two babies

in two years. Two weeks ago I went off cold turkey, knowing it was

getting out of control. Now....I find that someone has yanked my

peaceful, relaxed mind from me, turned on the bright lights, saying, "

You now have three children! " , and yelling " Deal and cope

alone!! " .....and I have forgotten how and probably never really knew at

all. I am seeing a therapist who is trained in addictions <food being my

first!> and my husband is my rock, so very supportive and helpful. My

days are filled with tenseness, tears and nightly long baths, <which I

have developed a wonderful appreciation for lavender and rosemary

essential oils in my bath, several candles and peaceful music>. I have

been off the medication I developed an addiction to for 3.5 weeks now and

feeling less shaky and scared. But I know for the sake of my family and

myself, I must never take it again. So this poor decision has led me

here, to learn. To find peace within myself. To stop abusing my spirit

and body. To learn to love myself. To discover. To change. To be guided

to the right path for me. At almost 40 yr. old I am beginning to feel an

'awakening' and want desperately to follow and accept it. I am a child

to this knowledge, so please be patient with me and please advise me.

 

Blessings to All,

~Pamela

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