Asthma

The other day was a bad pain day, yet I had to make dinner. I decided to try a homemade Hamburger Helper.
I diced and sauteed 1/4 of a medium onion, then browned 1/2 pound of ground turkey (I cannot eat beef but you can substitute it in) 1 TBSP of smoked paprika (reg paprika if you don't have smoked, 1 TBSP chili powder, 1 Tsp each of onion and garlic powder, added in 2 heaping TBSP of tomato paste. Once it's all combined with the meat and onion mixture, I added 1 1/2 cups of beef broth and 1 cup of uncooked elbow macaroni. Bring it up to a boil then reduce heat to medium or medium low to allow for a steady simmer. Simmer for 15-18 minutes then remove from heat and add 1 cup of cheddar cheese and stir, let sit for 2-3 minutes before serving.
It tasted good and was so simple and quick. Because I wasn't feeling well (bad pain day), I forgot to snap a pic to share.
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I've been taking Singulair (montelukast) for more than a year, on and off. The side effects, which are well-established, include nightmares and depression. When I'm taking it, the depression is strong, and when I stop, it lifts pretty quickly. I know it's not in my head, but I've had trouble getting a doctor to prescribe an alternative.

The rock: not being able to breath. Feeling like something is trying to smother me with a pillow every night.

The hard place: overwhelming nightmares and depression. It feels like being drugged (I would imagine).

Anyone else facing a similar rock and hard place scenario? How are you tackling it?

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Hi, my name is GwynStone1492. I've been diagnosed with FND, Fibro, osteoarthritis, psoriasis, migraines, osteoporosis, hypothyroidism (post-irradiation hyperthyroidism), asthma, copd, depression, anxiety, ptsd

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Hi, my name is PurringNut01. I'm here because

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I've suffered major depression for most of my life, probably since I was about ten. I had not bonded positively with either parent, was never praised and sometimes beaten. I spent a lot of time in hospital and away from school with asthma and pneumonia/bronchitis etc but did very well at school. I struggled trying various university courses and graduated after a bit of bother. I wasn't really prepared for the job world and probably presented as rather uninteresting and in jobs I was belittled by senior figures for no reason I could discern although liked by my colleagues. One advantage is having a partner whom I have been with for over 40 years! However even though medicated up to the eyeballs I still find life hard to face most days.

Hi, my name is silentrecovery91. I’m a 34-year-old dad learning to co-parent, rebuild, and manage ongoing health issues. Life’s been heavy, but my son keeps me grounded. Here to heal, connect, and find strength one day at a time.

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