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Kharmine · 01-04-2008, 05:00 AM

Brea, I couldn't go away again without responding to this.

We have all had, or have, problems similar to this or as bad, one way or another. Everyone has a different set, and different triggers for alarming behaviors.

From everything I've heard, bus driving is horribly hard on the back, even for the most athletic and strong. Even though you are sitting all the time, you gotta crank constantly and it's all just one long series of repetitive motions, baby, just like constantly slicin' meat at that deli.

If you've got the health insurance coverage for regular checkups and physical therapy -- use it as often as you can. Your company is probably anxious not to build up any more potential worker's comp cases, so there should be some help for you.

Look around for a good, affordable massage practitioner (sometimes a massage school or the YMCA are good sources) and go as often as you can. Get into regular, gentle stretching as often as possible. Consider learning how to meditate, do yoga or tai chi, join a spiritual fellowship.

Take healthy snacks to work to nibble on, especially those with some moisture content 'cause I know you can't lug along a big water bottle and be forced to make too many pit stops! (Another reason for muscular pain, depression, etc. is dehydration. And it ain't good for the kidneys.) Drink a lot of water when you're home, to make up for the shortage while at work.

Consider taking a high-quality version of l-tryptophan called 5-HTP (available at health food stores and not expensive). It helps stabilize your serotonin level, has no known side effects, and will improve your mind set, give you quality sleep and calm the nervous nibblin', too. Try adding a good multi-vitamin/mineral and CoQ10, too, to help your overall and heart functions.

Pain is a food trigger for you. Mental, physical, spiritual, whatever pain. Pain reminds you of deprivation and hurt and lack of love. Food brings at least temporary comfort; it's something you can have quickly and easily.

Recognize that, and give yourself love in other forms. Surround yourself with positive things -- considerate people, things that are really pleasant to your other senses such as scent, touch and hearing. Make your surroundings as beautiful and comfortable to your own tastes as you can. Take along a little nice hand lotion to rub into your paws at work, a scented hanky to sniff occasionally, a silk scarf to feel around your neck, etc.

If you can't avoid alcohol, make it one a good one and make it last as long as you can. Preferably with good company, with a book, music, animals or friends. Learn to really cook, not just eat. And always have things around that you can nibble on that are good and good for you, when you simply can't resist.

Slow down, treat yourself with love, make some healthy changes, and I'll bet you'll start feeling better soon. And think about job training or school in something less stressful, dear heart. Email me whenever you like.

01-04-2008, 05:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kharmine V.I.P. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Foot of the Rocky Mountains Posts: 1,251	Brea, I couldn't go away again without responding to this. We have all had, or have, problems similar to this or as bad, one way or another. Everyone has a different set, and different triggers for alarming behaviors. From everything I've heard, bus driving is horribly hard on the back, even for the most athletic and strong. Even though you are sitting all the time, you gotta crank constantly and it's all just one long series of repetitive motions, baby, just like constantly slicin' meat at that deli. If you've got the health insurance coverage for regular checkups and physical therapy -- use it as often as you can. Your company is probably anxious not to build up any more potential worker's comp cases, so there should be some help for you. Look around for a good, affordable massage practitioner (sometimes a massage school or the YMCA are good sources) and go as often as you can. Get into regular, gentle stretching as often as possible. Consider learning how to meditate, do yoga or tai chi, join a spiritual fellowship. Take healthy snacks to work to nibble on, especially those with some moisture content 'cause I know you can't lug along a big water bottle and be forced to make too many pit stops! (Another reason for muscular pain, depression, etc. is dehydration. And it ain't good for the kidneys.) Drink a lot of water when you're home, to make up for the shortage while at work. Consider taking a high-quality version of l-tryptophan called 5-HTP (available at health food stores and not expensive). It helps stabilize your serotonin level, has no known side effects, and will improve your mind set, give you quality sleep and calm the nervous nibblin', too. Try adding a good multi-vitamin/mineral and CoQ10, too, to help your overall and heart functions. Pain is a food trigger for you. Mental, physical, spiritual, whatever pain. Pain reminds you of deprivation and hurt and lack of love. Food brings at least temporary comfort; it's something you can have quickly and easily. Recognize that, and give yourself love in other forms. Surround yourself with positive things -- considerate people, things that are really pleasant to your other senses such as scent, touch and hearing. Make your surroundings as beautiful and comfortable to your own tastes as you can. Take along a little nice hand lotion to rub into your paws at work, a scented hanky to sniff occasionally, a silk scarf to feel around your neck, etc. If you can't avoid alcohol, make it one a good one and make it last as long as you can. Preferably with good company, with a book, music, animals or friends. Learn to really cook, not just eat. And always have things around that you can nibble on that are good and good for you, when you simply can't resist. Slow down, treat yourself with love, make some healthy changes, and I'll bet you'll start feeling better soon. And think about job training or school in something less stressful, dear heart. Email me whenever you like. __________________ What if the hokey pokey is really what it's all about?