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Hi All- my daughter is starting 4-1 today. Apparently- I am not handling this to well- as I am having panic attacks and have gained 10 pounds- I don't understand it- I'm proud and I've stayed positive- I miss her like crazy but I know she's doing fantastic..How did I get to a point where i don't have panic attacks anymore?
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Comment by Hello2u on April 12, 2013 at 5:00pm
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relax sweetie! just breathe..... she will be alright, she;s in gov hands now, and they will take care of her, room,board and pay!! wow!! :) blessings.
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Comment by lemonelephant on April 12, 2013 at 6:47pm
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Stay busy and stay informed and know that you've done a good job with her and now you have placed her in the best hands of all--those of God and the US Navy--as she heads off to pursue her own dreams. (((((Liz'smom))))) That's a cyber hug from one Navy Mom to another.
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amen to that lemonelephant,, and its "huddle"time! :)
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Comment by bsb on April 12, 2013 at 8:28pm
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Seriously--just BREATHE!. She is safe. And when you start having a panic attack--we literally forget to breathe. And then our brains freak us into panic. Oxygen is needed--so take deep breaths. And remember she is fine. "No news is good news."
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Comment by Steph Proud AG Mom on April 13, 2013 at 9:33am
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Thank you My3sons, lemeonelphant, and BSB-I guess taking this one day at time si also going to be key- Asthma and panic attacks are a pain in the kisser- like I said I have been ok- guessing my subconsious is saying else..
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Comment by Proud Navy Mom on April 16, 2013 at 6:11pm
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Try exercising daily with the goal of Graduation in mind and looking fabulous for your daughter. My son has been gone 4 weeks and I have lost about 15 pounds with just watching what I eat and a daily 1/2 hour workout to some of my favorite music. Believe it or not, and I still don't....I can do 200 sit ups on my bed holding my feet under the footboard. And I am no spring chicken! Best to you and know that God is keeping a watchful eye over all our sons and daughters. GOD BLESS
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Comment by GR8RABsMom on April 17, 2013 at 12:00am
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Staying at home is the worst for me! All I can do when I'm at home is curl up and cry and miss my son so terribly. I am keeping busy working and then getting to the gym to work out. When I feel tired in my work out I think of my son and it gives me adrenaline to go a little harder and push myself. I hope to get rid of this mushroom top by the time I see him at PIR! Get busy . . . get out of the house . . . but, by all means, CRY when you need to cry. It's a heart breaking experience and even though what our kids are doing is GREAT, HONORABLE, and something to ADMIRE beyond belief, it doesn't make us miss them less. I miss mine so, so badly!
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Hi All- I'm at work- and it's busy as crazy today- but anxiety is up- I wonder if it's excitement-cause tomorrow should be letter day and I can't wait to here from her - I've been walking more- and trying to stay more busy- finding the weeks are flying faster now...Thank you for all your advise!
Fair winds and Following Seas to all!
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Walking is good, with some tunes, and than some yoga at home! It works for me! :)
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woohoo! proud navy mom on the situps,, I should try that!
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