Hello....I'm 23 years old and i'm lost. I have everythng i've ever dreamed of having and more. I good job, my own successful business great friends a dog. on the outside everything is wonderful but inside i feel so overwhelmed....I don't know what to do. I just cant escape feelings of inadequacy and feelings of not being able to release my stress. thougths feelings of pressure and anxiety are piling up i don't know what to do or where to go. I stay up at night i think about all the things i could have done differently and have thoughts of ending it to escape the overwhelming feelings. Does anyone know what to do?

jurplesman

High Chery,

I have found that many people who have an allergy to milk are also hypoglycemic. The reason seems to be that a milk allergy is caused by lactose intolerance. This intolerance at first raises adrenaline levels, thereby raising blood sugar levels, therby providing a high to milk drinkers. This is then followed by a hypoglycemic dip, causing giddiness. People may become addicted to milk. It is the same mechanism in caffeine or nicotine addiction or for that matter any addiction to food items.

In fact there is a close association between being allergic and having hypoglycemia, although the underlying mechanism is slightly different. After all hypoglycemia can be described as a sugar allergy.

One way of finding your allergies is here.

People addicted to milk may use yogurt or butter milk instead, becasuse the lactose has been converted to lactic acid.

wilkinslaedi

I'm no expert like some suggest that you should see, but you never mentioned having God in your life. . .look into going to church and seeking what He has in store for you. . .you might find what your looking for. . .he's not in the business of healing but he can direct you to the right path. . .just make sure all the glory goes to him. . .

Chery

Welcome to the forum. You don't need to be an expert, just be truthful, back up what you advise and mean well when helping others. If you meant this towards me, - I'm not into religion interpreted by humans, and if you have time, read some of my other posts and you'll know why, but that's not important. I know you meant well, and thank you.

To the issue of hypoclygemia, - I have no lactose intolerance, but I do have allergies of other types, as a matter of fact cats, and I have 5 of them around me all the time and one - whose picture you see on my posts - sits on my lap all day - like a second appendage. I am a heavy smoker and have carcinoma not of the lungs though. I placed your site in my favorites and will keep up with it - it's good.

To maximus, who started this thread, I hope you have obtained a little help and insight to assist you in reaching a balanced, stressless life - please keep us posted.

Irulan

."......I don't think my problem is large enough for professional help.... " If you came here to ask for help then you do have a problem "big" enough for professional help.

Overachievers have this fear of failing which, when reaching a certain goal, assails them and they exhibit some of the symptoms you describe .....in which case you DO need help of some type. As far as I know, and I may be wrong, no one here is a professional, so although we would love to think we can help, we really cannot, only a professional can do that with some modicum of success.

Chery

Other people might have 'bigger problems' but they are not your's. You set a goal and are reaching it, with great expectations upon yourself. You probably fear that you might slip, that is a problem - your problem. You might also fear that those around you might have alterior motives thru their 'friendship', this will cause doubt. These are your problems and not anyone else's. They are just as valid as anyone else's problems no matter what type. Talk to someone neutral about this and ask their opinion, as you are going thru a total change in your life and need a balanced way to handle your pride and fear at the same time. Just think of where you were before you set your goal and where you are now.. look at the pros and cons and find a happy middle. I wish you all the luck and personal satisfaction in the world especially health and well-being, so take care of yourself and see someone, please. One, is a very lonely number..

Good Luck.
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