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    Just Need To Vent: Too Much At Christmas

    thanks, all, for your kind thoughts.
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    Just Need To Vent: Too Much At Christmas

    I'm not doing too much at Christmas time. But boy, I'm exhausted. My younger son has had a terrible cough thing, (he is ok - but home from school to rest), and kid sickness always takes a toll on me. Even moreso is the FEAR of my kids getting sick. They are 10 and 13, so it's not like they...
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    Neighbors' Bonfire Is A Trigger

    And this morning it was... uh oh. They are still home at 7:30. They have been going to work all week. Maybe they are off. Maybe they'll be gone this weekend :) maybe they will rake all their leaves when I am away.... it's like I want to have control over the situation. And I can't have...
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    Neighbors' Bonfire Is A Trigger

    I am sorry that they were burning at 4am. wtf! indeed. You should check your local code book and see if there are any regulations, then print and snail-mail the pertinent pages to them anonymously. It scares me sometimes how much of my life I WASTE thinking of them and what they are up...
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    Neighbors' Bonfire Is A Trigger

    Last night, Helga (not her real name) was out mowing again. Instead of getting all worked up, I took my son on a car trip to Walmart. It was raining when we returned, so no more lawn mower. The leaves are starting to fall here (finally). I told myself that the weekend is coming and it will...
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    Neighbors' Bonfire Is A Trigger

    Last night one of the neighbors was out mowing, briefly. She just mowed the front yard so it didn't last long. But it triggered me. I got really "short" with my family. I hate hate hate when stuff like this happens. At least I'm aware that this is happening.
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    Neighbors' Bonfire Is A Trigger

    I am pondering this statement. I'm trying to get a handle on what you are saying here. Can you elaborate more about your thoughts? I'm not disagreeing, but I definitely do NOT feel safe around them and the thought of coming into contact with them scares the crap out of me.
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    Neighbors' Bonfire Is A Trigger

    Yes, definitely. I have had no direct communication with them since the property line dispute of 3 years ago. I have seen them a few times. I don't like them, but like you say with your neighbors, they mind their own business and (I think) have finally learned to keep their dog in their own...
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    Neighbors' Bonfire Is A Trigger

    There was no bonfire Saturday night. With my son's "new" health issues, I am starting to tell myself when "neighbor"/ "invader" thoughts happen: "It's OK. I can handle this."
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    Neighbors' Bonfire Is A Trigger

    Eve: the neighbors are right next door and hard to ignore unless I am able to go somewhere else or work on crafts or talk to other people. Casey: yes, you are right in some ways. There are several other things going on. First, I worry every week, starting on about Tuesday, if the weather...
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    Neighbors' Bonfire Is A Trigger

    Hi. It is Thursday, and I saw the weather forecast for Saturday. It is wet now, but it looks to be mild on Saturday. My neighbors have a fire pit. I don't like these neighbors and they scare me. Look at my other posts for more information about them if you need it. Every once in awhile...
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    Fear Of Rain

    I agree, Missy. Well, well. I got a note from my son's 1:1 aide. She wrote: "*** had an AWESOME time. By far he was the BEST student in the group." So much for worrying myself silly all day. Grrr....
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    Fear Of Rain

    Thanks, missy for the reassurance.
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    Fear Of Rain

    lol... I'm a music teacher :)
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    Fear Of Rain

    And we've been in a horrid drought all summer, so the earth really does need the rain.
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    Fear Of Rain

    I'm kinda teary right now Pixie. :) Thank you. Really. I can hear the rain beating on the roof now and it just isn't stopping. And it won't. Your words really are helping me. :) I just need someone to keep telling me that he is safe even in the pouring rain. :)
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    Fear Of Rain

    Thanks, Mom. You instilled in me that rain and being out in rainy weather will make you sick. Even though I know this isn't true, I'm frozen today. I can get out of it. It is going to rain steadily all day, and I'm scared of being out in the rain. What is worse is that my 13-year old...
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    Meds For Occasional Use For Anxiety

    Thank you. That nerve tonic is available locally. I think I will get some.
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    Meds For Occasional Use For Anxiety

    Thank you, silver! Reading some of other people's troubles in the medication forums, I feel like my own problems are pretty miniscule! I will look into some of the herbals.
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    Meds For Occasional Use For Anxiety

    I am tired of being grouchy to my family. They don't deserve it. At. All. My 10-year-old son keeps coming up to me and saying "Daddy. Happy. Smile. Cheese" several times a day and it breaks my heart. He does it in a totally goofy voice, but it masks his desire for his dad to not be...
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    Blocking Out Environmental Noise Which Triggers Me

    A very belated thank you, Lily. I have super-duper earplugs, but boy, they take a lot of effort to put in.
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    Triggered: Just Need To Put In Writing

    In an ideal world, I'd be able to go and knock on their door and talk to them, but I'm scared and honestly, I don't think it would solve anything. There is a mutual lack of respect here.
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    Triggered: Just Need To Put In Writing

    Thanks, all. It is good to know that I'm not alone. I am starting to realize how much time I spend thinking about them and their lives. Hmmm... they got a new minivan the day before yesterday. Hmmmm.... why, exactly, did they park their kid bike in the backyard? Hmmm.... why is the one...
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    Triggered: Just Need To Put In Writing

    Story of my life: I have neighbors who scare me. I had a property line dispute a few years ago and ever since then I have seen the one neighbor as a predator/attacker. I went outside to hang up a wet swimsuit and their Great Dane started barking at me. The dog is normally really quiet...
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    Blocking Out Environmental Noise Which Triggers Me

    Part of my issue is that I know people's schedules, and that causes me anxiety, instead of release. I know the drunk kids will be here at this time and the neighbors will be doing yardwork early... and your CNS accepts that. With me, it's like: it's the weekend. OMG the evil neighbors...
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