tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734646428701561816.post6232629135312352738..comments2024-03-10T12:19:40.468-04:00Comments on The Via Colony: Spotting A GAD GirlThe Via Colonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06683029689045969569noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734646428701561816.post-72505347250306251112011-09-09T17:26:01.622-04:002011-09-09T17:26:01.622-04:00wow... I just read this after you posted this link...wow... I just read this after you posted this link after my comment on another post...<br /><br />This is me all over the place! I try to control it, but I just can't. When I was little I was diagnosed with "nervous stomach" and given this pepperminty tasting medicine to take (periactine, I think?) whenevr I'd have one of my "episodes". I remember going for x-rays when I was small and they found nothing. I still get sick when I get nervous. It's this terrible circle-- I feel worried and it makes my stomach hurt, then I freak out thinking I've got some crazy disease, then it makes my stomach hurt worse. I have terrible stomach issues now. <br /><br />I worry over small things. I can't seem to keep the small things small. I wonder all the time how other people can be ok with that feeling. I guess everyone doesn't have the same feeling? <br /><br />It is so comforting to hear that someone else is open about this issue. It helps ease my mind. I am not really crazy! haha ... Thank you so much for sharing!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13637169938856626384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734646428701561816.post-34516749274380424632010-02-25T22:37:41.738-05:002010-02-25T22:37:41.738-05:00Tasha, thank you for sharing about this so openly....Tasha, thank you for sharing about this so openly. It will help so many people. I am so thankful for finding something that has been so helpful.Stephen and Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495394860691013191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734646428701561816.post-48089240023257121762010-02-23T21:32:00.657-05:002010-02-23T21:32:00.657-05:00Wow! I have not been diagnosed with GAD, but this...Wow! I have not been diagnosed with GAD, but this sounds so much like me, even the stomach issues as a child. Thank you for sharing this. I sometimes get frustrated when someone tells me "not to worry" as it's not like I am able to turn it off. Like you wrote, I know God is in control and worrying doesn't affect the outcome, but I still worry, not b/c I want to, I just don't know how to not worry.Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760240394306239399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734646428701561816.post-71060672708281696062010-02-22T16:33:20.868-05:002010-02-22T16:33:20.868-05:00I love you, girl! I LOVED spending time with you ...I love you, girl! I LOVED spending time with you this weekend. Thank you so much for coming. Thank you for posting this; it shows humility and that your heart is for God's glory and not your own. You are one of the most godly wives/moms that I know. Thanks for being my friend:)the broomeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913527250965204240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734646428701561816.post-87112545290362323162010-02-22T14:03:34.786-05:002010-02-22T14:03:34.786-05:00Praising God for the miracle of modern medicine! ...Praising God for the miracle of modern medicine! Anxiety can be such a beast. It shows itself differently in each person. So glad to know you are feeling better!Holly Furtickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01548591556069073333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734646428701561816.post-77709277194507537052010-02-22T13:57:41.254-05:002010-02-22T13:57:41.254-05:00So good! Thanks for your transparency and honesty....So good! Thanks for your transparency and honesty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734646428701561816.post-31459952848574030152010-02-22T13:26:01.279-05:002010-02-22T13:26:01.279-05:00I love you, dear Tasha, and feel so badly that you...I love you, dear Tasha, and feel so badly that you have struggled with this so long. However, even that has made you who you are, and you have built another Ebeneezer where you can look back and see God's hand working in your life.<br /><br />II Cor. 1:3-7momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06607401533596068264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734646428701561816.post-59362734314099893192010-02-22T10:34:28.139-05:002010-02-22T10:34:28.139-05:00Tasha, Thank you for posting this. I am so glad th...Tasha, Thank you for posting this. I am so glad that you were able to get medicine. Praise the Lord for Medication. The Lord has given us very wise doctors to give US very wise medication to help us function with the every day tasks of life, (like answering the phone :).<br /><br />Gotta love the GAD girls! <br /><br />I love you Tasha, Maybe this is why I have always loved you so much... we have a very close bond! :)jayandjoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312172382421553832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734646428701561816.post-18271612465522428572010-02-22T10:32:21.076-05:002010-02-22T10:32:21.076-05:00I had stomach issues all through my childhood and ...I had stomach issues all through my childhood and adolescence. Test after test after test finally resulted in shrugged shoulders and a "Well it looks like IBS so that's what we'll treat her for." I was always very anxious and nervous.<br /><br />I realize <i>now,</i> after Arwen, that it never really went away. It became worse while I was pregnant and developed into full-on, hard core anxiety-laced PPD after Arwen was born. Chris was the same way about really pushing me (us together) to do something. <br /><br />I haven't quite got the nerve yet to post about it on my blog (shameful, I know...as the blog was meant as an outlet to reach out to others as I was on this new life journey) because of pride, I suppose, and general shame. There is such an unfortunate stigma attached to 'getting help' and being in therapy. But, Chris and I have been going to counseling together for probably almost 6 months now and it really has made a difference. <br /><br />I feel the same about meds though and that was another part of my hesitation. <br /><br />Thank you so much for your candor! It's so easy to see everyone else as perfect and so put-together and feel like something is wrong with you for not being what everyone perceives or even what you yourself see as perfect and right. I'm so thankful now for the push Chris gave me. Counseling (and, I believe, Arwen too) has helped me find my voice and strength. I don't feel that I have to anymore allow certain people in my life to manipulate me or control me simply because they're elder figures. It's very liberating. I do feel now like I'm back on track and can see/listen more clearly for the path and guidance that's there for me.<br /><br />Sorry for the long spill. I'm so glad you're feeling better!! And I'm glad for the additional strength you've given me!melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01721133273344630448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734646428701561816.post-62871632664146803872010-02-22T08:40:39.463-05:002010-02-22T08:40:39.463-05:00so, so good!! wow, i'd never even heard of GAD...so, so good!! wow, i'd never even heard of GAD but i'm so glad you've gotten relief and are feeling better! <br /><br />- sara t.jim thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07007618921884871637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734646428701561816.post-32326221488097423382010-02-22T08:30:16.450-05:002010-02-22T08:30:16.450-05:00That's why we love you so much!That's why we love you so much!MeMe and Poppeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16939395821283380971noreply@blogger.com