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Migraine and Anemia Rantings  Dear Moms, I recently had to face the truth about the seriousness of living with anemia. I have had anemia my entire life and never knew the true depths of how ugly it can get. I have discovered in my research, that living with anemia is wrought with hidden pitfalls that deplete the body's natural iron levels. Seemingly, every other thing one puts in their mouths on a daily basis is a culprit; robbing the body of iron. Soda, cow's milk, tannins in tea and coffee, and omeprazole (active ingredient in Prilosec an OTC heartburn medication) all deplete your iron levels. So, having an already depleted blood iron content (being anemic) and enjoying the ingestion of the abovementioned items... ¡No es bueno! Anemia is linked to restless leg syndrome and also known to be a cause of Anxiety and Depression. It causes insomnia, and even migraines! And all this time my mother just said I was "special" lol I was obviously being driven mad by ...

Not Doing Well With My Anxiety: Ravings of The Crazy Lady musingsofananxiousgirl.blogspot.com Retrieved: 04/22/16 Dear Moms,  I have suffered from anxiety for years. I was formally diagnosed in 2006, after the death of my third child, Sydney Cheyenne. I often experience feelings I cannot explain, or control; that can sometime alter the way I cope, and live. Not many people understand the true feelings of anxiety. Well, in all honesty- quite a few people know the struggle of anxiety- but often do not share. Today, I am going to break my silence. I am normally a genuinely upbeat person. I am constantly laughing, smiling, and cracking jokes- on the outside. 75-85% of the time however, inside I feel like I am dying. I feel conflicted, I want to DO things like my counterparts: go to the club, out to dinner, even simple things like bowling or dates. But, my mind and body are engaged in a power struggle: If I can keep my body energized enough to get ready, and go-...