tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post4898989952691832748..comments2024-03-28T15:36:02.733-04:00Comments on EPBOT: Virtual Disney Rides Make Good TherapyJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-52194591663942493152016-01-15T18:09:33.501-05:002016-01-15T18:09:33.501-05:00We got to go to Anaheim this year for a pageant an...We got to go to Anaheim this year for a pageant and a day at Disneyland was part of the whole shindig. Two of the few rides we got to go on due to it being Thanksgiving week were the Jingle Cruise and the holiday Haunted Mansion. We thoroughly enjoyed them both. I'm glad you got to experience them!Nina Suluhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08616884472638151080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-83434079656911234052016-01-14T15:19:10.751-05:002016-01-14T15:19:10.751-05:00I can't link to the ride videos here at work, ...I can't link to the ride videos here at work, but I LOVED the garbage truck GIF! I have a weird fascination with garbage trucks and experience all the excitement of a four-year-old when I'm home when the garbage truck comes and I get to see it do its thing. Thank goodness though, they've never flung my trash everywhere like that. Thanks Jen!Cowgirl68https://www.blogger.com/profile/03345602558147085951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-33389614802413955022016-01-14T10:27:21.635-05:002016-01-14T10:27:21.635-05:00Oh, that heat lightning that starts an attack is t...Oh, that heat lightning that starts an attack is the worst. I empathize with the adrenaline shakes too. I hope weaning off the new medicine helps, and congrats on fighting off the most recent attack like a boss!Mad in Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02398781941082120985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-44864957076277252522016-01-13T13:05:29.017-05:002016-01-13T13:05:29.017-05:00Hyperbole and a Half has a PARP story...different ...Hyperbole and a Half has a PARP story...different meaning though. :-)<br /><br />http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/09/party.htmlKatrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00876194958924300697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-68245129280914250312016-01-11T15:18:32.171-05:002016-01-11T15:18:32.171-05:00The guide on the second video... dang!!! The puns ...The guide on the second video... dang!!! The puns were strong with that guy!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408003625765571437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-81468712997430502202016-01-11T12:29:15.767-05:002016-01-11T12:29:15.767-05:00Have you read Hyperbole and a Half? your PARP! tot...Have you read Hyperbole and a Half? your PARP! totally reminded me of this comic: http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/09/party.html<br /><br />Hoping you find a better dosage soon. I'm on some intense medication for a different thing and it is no fun. But thanks, as always for sharing your journey with us. It helps to know I'm not alone in the ickiness.Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-81458736457827304912016-01-11T11:43:10.933-05:002016-01-11T11:43:10.933-05:00I second the thanks. :) I've also got Hashimot...I second the thanks. :) I've also got Hashimoto's and always feel... well... blah, despite all my levels looking lovely. I'll have to look into this. Thanks, as always, for sharing Jen. :) Dana Strotheidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04516840486005234468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-34676237949830357972016-01-11T11:31:42.747-05:002016-01-11T11:31:42.747-05:00I got pointed to your blog from a friend, and I...I got pointed to your blog from a friend, and I've been lurking for a while. But had to post when I read this.<br /><br />So SO glad you were able to curb that panic attack - kudos to you for that AND for sharing your techniques! I might have to stash that info away for later.<br /><br />Secondly - jealous that you were a Jungle Cruise skipper at WDW. That's my retirement plan. ;) But thank you for the link to the ride-through videos! I'm gonna check that out.<br /><br />Keep taking care of you. I hope all goes well!<br /><br />Shadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391686125985685033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-54051541387177247162016-01-11T10:21:18.546-05:002016-01-11T10:21:18.546-05:00Hi,
Have you ever tried mindfulness based mental...Hi, <br /><br />Have you ever tried mindfulness based mental health therapy for managing anxiety? I know someone who had severe agoraphobia and panic attacks and found so. much. relief. after they started working with someone that specialized in that kind of treatment. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-7396158510847584842016-01-11T01:23:23.530-05:002016-01-11T01:23:23.530-05:00You are awesome for squashing that panic attack so...You are awesome for squashing that panic attack so quickly! Congrats! I hope that you continued to feel better through the rest of the weekend. I really appreciate hearing your advice and experiences for how to handle anxiety. I have been trying to gather as much information and techniques as I can to use in my arsenal for myself, to supplement therapy and the techniques laid out in the DARE book from Barry McDonagh (the latter based on a close friend's recommendation). I've been reading a lot about the connection to the vagus nerve too, which is making a lot of sense. Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06028301602418908120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-31782176716925213522016-01-10T18:31:31.467-05:002016-01-10T18:31:31.467-05:00Jingle Cruise was so good! I'm simultaneously ...Jingle Cruise was so good! I'm simultaneously super pleased that it's actually excellent and disappointed that when we went (probably 2013) it wasn't like that at all, and made me decide it wasn't worth it - now I know I was wrong! Or at least the situation changed.<br /><br />That's some super impressive anxiety combat you did there, and fingers crossed the medication issues are easy to sort out!Nissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16106938932932538154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-74382687760339551902016-01-10T16:47:46.529-05:002016-01-10T16:47:46.529-05:00You can reach the sink from the toilet? How small ...You can reach the sink from the toilet? How small is your bathroom?! Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04843057658675080595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-32405090381615786542016-01-10T16:47:33.829-05:002016-01-10T16:47:33.829-05:00You can reach the sink from the toilet? How small ...You can reach the sink from the toilet? How small is your bathroom?! Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04843057658675080595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-10049907430947081732016-01-10T14:50:16.555-05:002016-01-10T14:50:16.555-05:00I'm so proud of you for taking charge of your ...I'm so proud of you for taking charge of your health by trying the new meds and for putting all that time and effort into researching ways to help yourself through a panic attack. Really glad the PARP was successful and hope the LDN will be as well!<br /><br />I had no idea Disney turned the Jungle Cruise into the Jingle Cruise for Christmas. That's really cool. I enjoyed watching the video of that one, but I had to use lots of willpower to not let myself slip into binge-watching ride videos right now. I have SO much work to do. Someday, though, I'm going to watch ALL of them!<br /><br />Wishing you anxiety-free days and nights filled with deep sleep!<br /><br />KWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-68331435006095328802016-01-10T14:17:39.826-05:002016-01-10T14:17:39.826-05:00I'm sorry you're having a rough time of it...I'm sorry you're having a rough time of it! Hope you get your meds straightened out soon and get to feeling better! (I snarfled a little at PARP, btw)Lindley Chesserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300610831565202038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-63195649581319141032016-01-10T09:33:20.416-05:002016-01-10T09:33:20.416-05:00its hit or miss with MS (doesn't stop disease ...its hit or miss with MS (doesn't stop disease progression but in some cases can help with symptoms,)but pretty much impossible to get in this country (UK) to try since it is considered an off license drug (and no evidence scientifically that it does help people with MS since there was no phase 3 trail), and can all depend on if the NHS will pay for it or your dr will prescribe it (unlikely). Which is a pain in the butt since I would like to try because its supposed to help with walking and being able to walk more than 10 feet without looking drunk would be nice :p (sorry for the long comment)Jennifer Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908250338974537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-26711546933915824232016-01-10T02:48:23.918-05:002016-01-10T02:48:23.918-05:00I LOVE the virtual ride videos! Rides don't ty...I LOVE the virtual ride videos! Rides don't typically trigger my anxiety, but they can, so I like to preview videos to make sure it won't set anything off for me. :) Maybe this could work for you too, Jen? When you're ready to go on another ride, check to see if it has a video so you can preview not just how long it is, but how long it *feels* and if there might be any triggers along the way. Thank you for posting these videos from the SoCal Attractions YouTube -- I haven't seen these ones yet!Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872777527351120288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-7281993812787069672016-01-10T02:13:11.952-05:002016-01-10T02:13:11.952-05:00Thank you hooloovoo for asking that question. I...Thank you hooloovoo for asking that question. I'm glad I decided to read the comments before asking myself. :)<br /><br />Jen - You'll have to let us know how it works for you. My immune system is sadly very weak and I have multiple auto immune issues including Hashimoto's, so I'm a guinea pig for my doctors. Unfortunately my conditions are so complex that my medication balance has to be very carefully monitored. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15189104133274536584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-78159823784015506442016-01-10T01:04:23.897-05:002016-01-10T01:04:23.897-05:00If new places are one of the things that scare you...If new places are one of the things that scare you, I highly recommend using the kinect Disneyland game before going (should you make it out to California!) because it's very true to the park. It'd make things a little less alien, when you pass a store or ride you've "been" to. :)His girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994661281489326002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-70379708321085341282016-01-10T00:56:57.457-05:002016-01-10T00:56:57.457-05:00The autoimmune protocol has helped my hashi' s...The autoimmune protocol has helped my hashi' s tremendously. Brain fog, anger, anxiety, I've even lost a bunch of weight! I really hope you might think about looking into it. It's tough, but totally awesome healing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-88449178354689070442016-01-10T00:52:06.882-05:002016-01-10T00:52:06.882-05:00Love it when people turn the tables on anxiety. I ...Love it when people turn the tables on anxiety. I also found understanding the physiology very helpful -- helps replace 'what if' with 'SO WHAT if'. Haven't had a panic attack in years.Craignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-70288167043229246152016-01-10T00:21:02.267-05:002016-01-10T00:21:02.267-05:00She tried that already. It's kind of rude to ...She tried that already. It's kind of rude to tell people how to handle their medical issues. It's better phrase in terms of what was successful for you.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02272974497860089736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-89061254226409173102016-01-09T23:52:22.666-05:002016-01-09T23:52:22.666-05:00You're a Rock Star! You handled that panic att...You're a Rock Star! You handled that panic attack just right and got back to *you* quickly. Awesome! Thanks for the video link. I plan to waste much time virtually riding rides tomorrow. :-D JulieGartunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13190654782528690934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-30405295360678442572016-01-09T23:49:30.048-05:002016-01-09T23:49:30.048-05:000.0
I think you just accidentally diagnosed my hot...0.0<br />I think you just accidentally diagnosed my hot-weather panic attacks!! Thank you SO much for sharing that link; I've never found anything besides breathing techniques to alleviate panic attacks, and those exercises make my panic worse. They give this feeling that I don't have control of body or something, because I "have to" breathe a certain way. Yoga does the same thing. I spent two months in Washington state (I'm from CA) last year and didn't have a single panic attack. A lot of other anxiety-related health problems dissapeared, too. Maybe it was the cold?! I am so excited to try dunking myself in cold water I'm actually tearing up, hah! I'm so sorry you have been having a hard time but thank you so much for sharing this!!Jay Stellernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-975191207426809412016-01-09T23:35:09.082-05:002016-01-09T23:35:09.082-05:00Not inappropriate at all; the med I'm taking i...Not inappropriate at all; the med I'm taking is Low Dose Naltrexone, or LDN. It's still *relatively* new for autoimmune treatment, but I'd definitely recommend doing some research on it. I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but I've joined a few online LDN communities, and the testimonies are really encouraging. Apparently it's especially effective for MS, but all autoimmune conditions benefit, since it works by amping up your body's own immune system. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.com