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Is anyone struggling with emotional issues?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jun 4 8:14am | Replies (16)

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@nbthowdy

I also work at an elementary school. 4th grade teacher. The stress of the state of education today doesn't help us, does it? I'm sorry you are struggling with all of this. It sucks. I am 2.5 years remission and I've been taking Zoloft, 75 mg, for 1.5 years. It's a great drug. I don't know how I would be without it. It's great that you have this summer to focus on yourself. Reiki massage and Acu helped relax me, and 20mg of Melatonin every night helped me fall asleep when depressing thoughts were racing through my mind. Yoga is awesome, good idea. Looooong walks are also great. I have been taking the AI Letrozole for 2 years. Other than joint/bone pain, it works for me, and I take it right before I go to sleep. I hope you know that you are not alone.

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I work as a Paraprofessional, and where I live that means I'm a teacher assistant. Yes, I'm pretty shocked by the state of education today and the stress it puts on educators. Hugs to you just for that!

I might try adding Melatonin to the magnesium glycinate I take at night. I was also told to try a "tart cherry juice mocktail" which is tart cherry juice and seltzer along with the magnesium. The cherry juice has high levels of melatonin. It is my new nighttime ritual. We'll see how it goes. I'm also trying to read instead of using screens before bed.

Thank you for your thoughts. Hugs to you.