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[dabs316]

I went to my sister-in-law's house to give her support. Her father passed away a few months ago, but they are having the burial at Arlington Cemetary on Tuesday. She was trying to sort out some pictures to put on poster board as a display of his life. As I was there, I found it hard to make decisions when she would ask me a question. I notice that almost any decision making is difficult for me lately. I try saying, "I have the mind of Christ," but am not feeling very smart. I had the mind of Christ in that I was there to support her and I know that is what Christ would want me to do. I have the anxiety of having early dementia. Difficulty focusing. Difficulty following and making sense of what people are saying to me. So I weigh the good vs bad. I won't give voice to what I am feeling. Instead I choose to believe: If God is for me, who can be against me. He will never leave me or forsake me. I receive the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Jesus, the eyes of my understanding being enlightened. I will renew my mind before I go to bed tonight. Please pray for me.

[mlg]

You got it sis...don't let things get ya down...it's all going to be ok.

luv ya

[deetu]

dabs, do you take any medications? Sometimes some of them make you airy.
Believing the Lord will lead.

[dabs316]

dabs, do you take any medications? Sometimes some of them make you airy

I used to take Paxil for about 12 years. I got off of it this past January. Things were a really wild ride then, because of that but also because of being perimenopausal. I have since began taking natural vitamins and supplements to feel more "normal." It must be working since I have been drawn to the Lord more, seeking Him like I have not in the past. When I was on Paxil, I believe it made me incapable of feelings. Not sure if anyone else has experienced that.

Even though I may feel like a deer in the head lights when I am around other people (not always), but when I do -- YET WILL I PRAISE MY GOD -- Who loves me with an everlasting love! I will run back to Him who knows my heart. He is so good.

[Guest]

Hi Dabs,
I'm babs! Four years ago, I was diagnosed with menopause. No big deal, I thought! It was about a month after my mother passed away. I thought, well, no more chance of having any more children. There were several incidents that followed in the next 12 months that plunged me into a very deep depression and beginning in August through October of this year, my appetite zeroed out, started having bi-polar symptoms, I became totally hopeless and got into extreme fear and paranoia. I too, did some internet research, went to a natural medicine health store, started on that and was lead by the Holy Spirit to this site! I joined just last month. Sweetness, God is so good. He knows us inside and out. We just need to go to Him, honestly and truthfully and seek His help. I found (on the internet site concerning menopause that there are at least 34 symptoms of menopause of which I had 32!) Memory loss is one of them. Your mind just quits! I am by no means saying that you have these to suffer in the years to come. I am saying, I'm glad you know what's happening to you and are taking measures to head them off.
It's gonna get better! Do not let the lies of the enemy tell you that you are losing it! If you are returning to God, hon, you're gaining it! Just yesterday I felt such peace. Today, not so much. Does that mean that because I don't "feel" that I lost it? By no means! God is maturing me. He hugged me yesterday. Am I gonna hug Him back, today?
About 9 years ago, my family practitioner put me on celexa (I think) I don't remember! (HA!) I had extreme anxiety and stress. While on it, I didn't care about anything! I quit taking it. Draw near to God, He will draw near to you!
God bless you!
Praying for you!
babs