I forgot to mention something very wonderful!
Apple cider vinegar has CURED my itchy, crusty, bloody, flaky scalp!
What I do:
1. Put a solution of half ACV/half water into a spray bottle.
2. Spray all over my scalp and rub it in.
3. Wrap my hair up and let it sit for 15-30 minutes.
4. Wash it out & blow dry my hair.
The first time, I used pure ACV and did not wrap my head. I got extremely nauseous and decided not to do it anymore.
But something made me want to try it again. I did it right that time, and after a few rounds, I'm NORMAL!!!!! It's so exciting! :)
I would definitely recommend trying this. It smells of course, but after a while you learn to love it because it's the smell of relief.
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On another note, I'm tapering off the Prozac. So far, I'm fine! I do have a cold so I'm super groggy though. I'm really looking forward to being "clean".
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Prozac Mysteries
I've tried to do some research, since I've been on Prozac, and there is SO much conflicting information. How the heck do I know what is true?
People say, getting off Prozac can be really hard, it is very dangerous to try to get off it yourself, it should be a long weaning-off process. My doctor says, "Eh, you can just stop taking it cold turkey. Most people don't notice a difference."
People say, Prozac slows down your metabolism, and though short-term testing did not indicate weight gain, over the long term, weight gain is very likely. My doctor gives me a weird look and says, "Have you been watching your weight?"
People say they sleep their life away on Prozac. My doctor says, "Well, just take it at night then."
If this has been an extremely popular drug for 20 years or something, how come there aren't rock solid facts?
All I know is, I'm on the road to a Prozac-free life now, and I'm gonna be AWAKE, SKINNY, HORNY, and STILL HAPPY.
Speaking of skinny, I'm trying to count my calories. They say that a sedentary lifestyle (desk job) like mine uses about 1,630 calories a day. I'm trying to keep it at that limit, and add on exercise. Summer is coming, with a beach trip.
Here is my confession. I'm a normally thin person. 5'6 with a normal weight of 115-120. I got on the scale at the doctor yesterday and my weight is 139.8. What. the. heck. This is my absolute heaviest and largest I've ever been. I know you're probably saying "oh wow poor you, 139 pounds." But it's all relative. When I'm 20 pounds heavier than I'm used to, and my clothes don't fit, and I look in the mirror and see a different body, it's still just as bad. It's hard to deal with. WHY DO I CARE ANYWAY?
Honestly, sometimes I wish I was young and depressed enough to be anorexic. I was great at it in high school, barely eating and getting down to 108 pounds.
How can I fix this? Where's my self control? AAAHHHH. Typical girl blog.
People say, getting off Prozac can be really hard, it is very dangerous to try to get off it yourself, it should be a long weaning-off process. My doctor says, "Eh, you can just stop taking it cold turkey. Most people don't notice a difference."
People say, Prozac slows down your metabolism, and though short-term testing did not indicate weight gain, over the long term, weight gain is very likely. My doctor gives me a weird look and says, "Have you been watching your weight?"
People say they sleep their life away on Prozac. My doctor says, "Well, just take it at night then."
If this has been an extremely popular drug for 20 years or something, how come there aren't rock solid facts?
All I know is, I'm on the road to a Prozac-free life now, and I'm gonna be AWAKE, SKINNY, HORNY, and STILL HAPPY.
Speaking of skinny, I'm trying to count my calories. They say that a sedentary lifestyle (desk job) like mine uses about 1,630 calories a day. I'm trying to keep it at that limit, and add on exercise. Summer is coming, with a beach trip.
Here is my confession. I'm a normally thin person. 5'6 with a normal weight of 115-120. I got on the scale at the doctor yesterday and my weight is 139.8. What. the. heck. This is my absolute heaviest and largest I've ever been. I know you're probably saying "oh wow poor you, 139 pounds." But it's all relative. When I'm 20 pounds heavier than I'm used to, and my clothes don't fit, and I look in the mirror and see a different body, it's still just as bad. It's hard to deal with. WHY DO I CARE ANYWAY?
Honestly, sometimes I wish I was young and depressed enough to be anorexic. I was great at it in high school, barely eating and getting down to 108 pounds.
How can I fix this? Where's my self control? AAAHHHH. Typical girl blog.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Prozac Life
Sorry, it's been a while.
I am extremely excited and nervous today. I have been on Prozac for 9 months (lexapro for another 6 before that). This afternoon, I go to my doctor to begin my journey getting OFF of it.
Why am I getting off?
1. Side effects are becoming too much to bear. I've gained 25 pounds. I don't ever feel "sexy" or "in the mood". I am SO SLEEPY. ALL THE TIME.
2. I'm in a good place now. My jobs are going great, my husband and I are great, I have friends, I have a house, a car, and no debt. I'm no longer being abused and I feel like life has finally become what it's supposed to be.
Why am I scared?
1. Prozac has almost made made me into a manically cheerful and silly person in the last few months. It's really helped me socially. I'm afraid my personality will change.
2. I'm scared I won't lose this weight because the prozac has messed up my metabolism permanently.
3. I'm scared that I'll be scared again. Scared all the time (anxiety coming back).
4. I'm scared I will no longer see through the rose-colored glasses and see life as pointless again.
BUT DAMN! SUMMER IS COMING UP AND I CAN'T BE THIS FAT! My clothes don't fit me anymore. My work pants, and one pair of jeans. That's all.
But I need to take this step for myself. Of course I have reservations, but I have come SUCH a long way. I'm hoping that regardless of medication, I have really grown and matured as a person. And that I'm now ready to "spread my wings and fly" or some other nice cliche.
I am extremely excited and nervous today. I have been on Prozac for 9 months (lexapro for another 6 before that). This afternoon, I go to my doctor to begin my journey getting OFF of it.
Why am I getting off?
1. Side effects are becoming too much to bear. I've gained 25 pounds. I don't ever feel "sexy" or "in the mood". I am SO SLEEPY. ALL THE TIME.
2. I'm in a good place now. My jobs are going great, my husband and I are great, I have friends, I have a house, a car, and no debt. I'm no longer being abused and I feel like life has finally become what it's supposed to be.
Why am I scared?
1. Prozac has almost made made me into a manically cheerful and silly person in the last few months. It's really helped me socially. I'm afraid my personality will change.
2. I'm scared I won't lose this weight because the prozac has messed up my metabolism permanently.
3. I'm scared that I'll be scared again. Scared all the time (anxiety coming back).
4. I'm scared I will no longer see through the rose-colored glasses and see life as pointless again.
BUT DAMN! SUMMER IS COMING UP AND I CAN'T BE THIS FAT! My clothes don't fit me anymore. My work pants, and one pair of jeans. That's all.
But I need to take this step for myself. Of course I have reservations, but I have come SUCH a long way. I'm hoping that regardless of medication, I have really grown and matured as a person. And that I'm now ready to "spread my wings and fly" or some other nice cliche.
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