Lets all be anxious/depressed together.

Gremlinertia

Physical pain plus extra work is ruining me at the moment. Even my mind isn't working right at the minute.. Just a whinge before i head back to work.. Very down..

lukesmom

Gremlinertia wrote: »

Physical pain plus extra work is ruining me at the moment. Even my mind isn't working right at the minute.. Just a whinge before i head back to work.. Very down..

Sorry to hear that *hugs*

Chrisita

The jury is finally in. The last part of my diagnosis is a protein deficiency, due in my case to poor digestive function. I now take 2 types of probiotics daily (I was tested for this), bifidobacter and e coli nissile 1917 and 3 types of digeative enzymes and I am feeling incredibly improved. I have a muscle deficiency, as a result of the protein deficiency and when I have regained the 10 lbs of muscle my energy is expected to greatly increase. My type of depression was a very exhausted one, I had zero motivation, and for the most part, I just worked,ate and slept. If you have poor digestion and muscle loss, this is definetly worth investigating. My other Dx were, copper overload, histadellia and pylouria. Other now known to be related issues in my case were, eczema,adult acne, chronic sinusitis, repetitive strain injury, extremely dry flakey skin, OCD ish, insomnia, jumpy nervousness and a bloated tummy. Hope this is of help to fellow sufferers and I am very interested to know if anyone else has solved the causes of their depression and anxiety. It has taken me over 20 years and cost an absolute fortune, but I am thrilled to finally have answers. My life, apart from this has been charmed, nothing awful ever happened to me and I had absolutely nothing to suspect of causing it, so I conclude that it must have a physical or systemic basis.

lukesmom

I'm not interested in the many things that caused it. I prefer to learn how to deal with it as it arises.

Lightbulb Sun

lukesmom wrote: »

I'm not interested in the many things that caused it. I prefer to learn how to deal with it as it arises.

One of the ways in dealing with it could be investigating the root causes though all the same.

lukesmom

Lightbulb Sun wrote: »

One of the ways in dealing with it could be investigating the root causes though all the same.

Yeah I take your point.

NegativeCreep

Went to the doctor today about my anxiety for the first time. She was so nice and gave me so much information about CBT and told me to source a counsellor through college who could do CBT with me because I wouldn't be able to afford a counsellor normally. She also prescribed me 14 Xanax 0.25 to take once a day but I don't think I'll take them every day because I don't want to get addicted. My anxiety started to manifest itself physically and that was the final straw that made me go to the doctor. I was dreading it but so glad I went now

murria

NegativeCreep wrote: »

Went to the doctor today about my anxiety for the first time. She was so nice and gave me so much information about CBT and told me to source a counsellor through college who could do CBT with me because I wouldn't be able to afford a counsellor normally. She also prescribed me 14 Xanax 0.25 to take once a day but I don't think I'll take them every day because I don't want to get addicted. My anxiety started to manifest itself physically and that was the final straw that made me go to the doctor. I was dreading it but so glad I went now

Well done on taking the initiative. I hope you start to see an improvement very soon.

stinkle

back home after a few days away which was lovely. weird timing in terms of job stuff though - i think my interview last week went well, which is great and I genuinely cant moan about that as I really want out of my current job. My referees were contacted, I'm in touch with the employer about various ins and outs and while ive not been "confirmed", it's looking good. In the meantime I got to go away for a bit, but now its very much back to reality.

Moving away terrifies me however, as OH might have to stay put for a while due to their new job and apart from my own obvious new job/new place worries, my personal anxiety will of course be put to the test and I would prefer their support alongside. After all my job-related posting though, I realise I can;t have everything my own way and should be glad an opportunity to move has arisen. Just need to focus on positives and not negatives. Am not looking forward to dealing with family reactions etc. The good news is the financial woes have eased a bit and it feels like there's light at the end of the tunnel for the current impossible situation.

Came home to a bit of anxiety too, as current boss was definitely approached for a reference, so I was afraid I might have to deal with an email from them, but didnt thankfully. They already knew I;m looking though - but the next while might be difficult as I will effectively be "on the way out", and this is giving lots of notice, so could drag. I think the right thing to do is speak to them tomorrow and discuss things - if I dont do that then I'll have to face them at a meeting with others which would be way more awkward, and tbh I want to keep this to myself as much as possible for the next while (after all, nothing has been signed yet). Anxiety levels are pretty high though, which stinks - am trying not to move my anxiety from one drama to the next as I go through life. Think a visit to therapist might be in order.

handbagmad

You told me that you loved me, I was your only one, you said it would be forever and I was your everything but you hurt me. You turned my world upside down, you chipped away my happiness. I know I wasn't easy to live with but I loved you. I tried my best to make you happy.
You took all your frustrations and anger out on me I didn't know what id done wrong. Yet even though you've broken me when I see you I just want you to hug me. I want you to protect me and look after me. Even though you hurt me I miss you. You now have everything thing. I helped you beet your habit you have everything now and I have nothing.
This to someone that emotionally wrecked me and yet my heart still loves him.
I hope I can be strong.

Hugo Stiglitz

I've been a bit under the weather the last few days and it has thrown my emotions all over the place. Sounds like that bloody man flu!

Aestivalis

NegativeCreep wrote: »

but I don't think I'll take them every day because I don't want to get addicted

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Bad idea imo. You have no reason to believe you will get addicted, other than common misconceptions. The doctor knows best, its not like heroin or anything. I'd stick to the prescription to be honest. Ask your phramacist about the side effects and addictiveness.

If you dont take it properly, It wont work. Similar to if you dont take your anti-biotics properly when you have an infection, it simply wont do anything to help what so ever.

lukesmom

NegativeCreep wrote: »

Went to the doctor today about my anxiety for the first time. She was so nice and gave me so much information about CBT and told me to source a counsellor through college who could do CBT with me because I wouldn't be able to afford a counsellor normally. She also prescribed me 14 Xanax 0.25 to take once a day but I don't think I'll take them every day because I don't want to get addicted. My anxiety started to manifest itself physically and that was the final straw that made me go to the doctor. I was dreading it but so glad I went now

Hey if your doctor prescribed you xanax to take everyday then I would take them. I have taken xanax for months at a time and came off them with absolutely no problems, valium too . Horror stories on the net are the worst things you can read.

ash23

I went to the GP a month ago about my anxiety and have been taking lexapro for the last 5 weeks. For the most part I feel a lot better although small things still get under my skin and I can be a little short tempered at times.

We decided against xanax because there is a history of addiction in my family and I tend to be an "all or nothing" kind of person. I eat junk to excess and drink to excess. I can't do moderation so I tend to avoid altogether.

I was diagnosed with MS almost a year ago, my boyfriend dumped me not long after and I was just beginning to feel back to normal when I had an MS relapse and had to be back in the hospital, having more tests and changing my medication. I started to feel like my life was no longer in my control and it lead to be feeling panicky and anxious all of the time. I couldn't sleep and I was going around with a perpetual knot in my stomach.
I was avoiding social events and there was one I had to go to and I was so anxious I drank way too much and made a complete ass of myself, put myself at risk and woke up feeling a million times worse.
I went to the GP the next day so hopefully that was my rock bottom.

Anyway, that is my story. I'm forcing myself to be more social and going to an event tonight and have a date this weekend so I'm getting there.

lukesmom

Just back from meeting with psychiatrist she said I've done so well getting to where I am compared to where I was. I don't see her now for another 3 months. Staying on all the meds as she does think it's still a little too soon to consider coming down off them yet. Mentioned the weight gain issue with the mirtazapine I'm on which causes intense hunger at night and she has heard this from hundreds of patients. But can't come off them yet. I've been following a low fat diet the past week now and it's tough but got to be done. See my psychologist tomorrow who I find brilliant I actually look forward to going into him. All in all I'm having a very positive day.

NegativeCreep

Aestivalis wrote: »

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Bad idea imo. You have no reason to believe you will get addicted, other than common misconceptions. The doctor knows best, its not like heroin or anything. I'd stick to the prescription to be honest. Ask your phramacist about the side effects and addictiveness.

If you dont take it properly, It wont work. Similar to if you dont take your anti-biotics properly when you have an infection, it simply wont do anything to help what so ever.

lukesmom wrote: »

Hey if your doctor prescribed you xanax to take everyday then I would take them. I have taken xanax for months at a time and came off them with absolutely no problems, valium too . Horror stories on the net are the worst things you can read.

No, she told me to just keep them in my bag and take as needed. I thought that was a bit strange though. Can't drink when on them (although it's only 0.25 mg so I imagine it couldn't be that bad) so won't be taking them every day :L

lukesmom

NegativeCreep wrote: »

No, she told me to just keep them in my bag and take as needed. I thought that was a bit strange though. Can't drink when on them (although it's only 0.25 mg so I imagine it couldn't be that bad) so won't be taking them every day :L

Ah right. I have them now on an 'as needed basis'. They work in about 20 minutes. Take the edge off but very mild.

NegativeCreep

lukesmom wrote: »

Ah right. I have them now on an 'as needed basis'. They work in about 20 minutes. Take the edge off but very mild.

Yeah I'd prefer she gave me stronger ones cause I don't feel like they work at all tbh but I feel a bit better anyway!

DM addict

Was diagnosed over two years ago, and have been getting better generally.

But lately I just seem to be crying all the time - I'm studying from home at the moment and don't really seem to be seeing anyone apart from my husband and just don't know what I'm doing myself.

Call Me Jimmy

sorry to hear that.

I've a wedding coming up next week, saw a picture of myself today that my parents promised wouldn't be somewhere I could see it and I feel like an absolute freak. My skin has gone seriously downhill so I have that to worry about along with all my other worries.

I'll be spending the whole week obsessively trying to get it right just so i'll be able to look at people and talk to them on the day but I have a feeling it will be in vain and I'll have to endure the whole day feeling like not only a bad looking person but an unsightly one at that.

**** sake I'm tired of this crap

stinkle

DM addict wrote: »

Was diagnosed over two years ago, and have been getting better generally.

But lately I just seem to be crying all the time - I'm studying from home at the moment and don't really seem to be seeing anyone apart from my husband and just don't know what I'm doing myself.

working or studying from home can be so isolating. it sounds great at the start but I know a few years ago I was stir crazy. It's not easy with stress and pressure of exams and deadlines looming either. Always said if it happened again I'd get out more, maybe hit the public library and have a routine but it's easier said than done in reality. Personally, having a workload to get through felt paralysing at times, and nothing got done, which added to the horrible feelings and there;s no way I could have just gone for a walk, or anything else that people suggest.

Have you much longer to study at home? Hope there's some light at the end of the tunnel to look forward to.

DM addict

I'm doing an OU degree, so I've got a couple of years left. At the moment, I'm not working but am hoping to do some part time work, even just to have a reason to get out of the house.

I am trying to get out and get a routine of studying in the library or in a coffee shop, but it's hard to get into the routine.

Also I feel like little things that normally wouldn't bother me are making me very teary. Not sure if it's just because I'm not getting out much or if I'm getting worse.

herisson

Im so run down this week.

Pretty much ended a few friendships a few weeks ago. Twice this week i saw them all out socialising and it really got to me. It hit me badly. Kinda realised im billy no mates here bar 2 friends/work friends. I have friends elsewhere but they are far away. Part of me just wants to skip into the future

Im so stressed about stuff too, with college and work and more personal things. Im not feeling great lately.

Hugo Stiglitz

College has be all over the place too. Have been run down and sick also which only me feel so much worse.

Have been doing the whole "looking up people I used to know on Facebook" thing again too. :-/

pudzey101

Hi all , im 23 ( young i know) and think anxiety gets the better of me at times

Has anyone any tips on what i can do to stop the panic attacks i sometimes get?

Ive been to my doc , but he isnt much help IMO as he referred me to counseling and if anything i feel it has made me worse :rolleyes:

Ive tried taking Kalms , green tea etc etc but to no avail ,

Just wondering has anyone on here tips that they found useful that might benefit me

jimboblep

I used to get it really bad first thing il say is talk to your doc again it took me a couple of trys to get the meds right so that should be your first call
After that what really worked for me was exercise really working up a good sweat is the best thing ive found for it
A couple of other things i found very helpfull were breathing exercises and keeping a journal write down what your anxious about then challenge it this works really well because it makes you think logically and snaps you out of panic mode
And it might not seem like it now but trust me it gets better i used to get 15 20 panic attacks a day not had one in two years now and no medication either so hang in there and best of luck

Vorsprung

Not quite suitable for this forum, another poster has suggested moving it to Long Term Illness and I agree.

keithsfleet

Completely agree with Jim.

I've taken up jogging and it has me feeling amazing, up to 10k runs now and I never get anxiety attacks anymore. Not even after a very long heavy weekend of drinking, Sundays were always the worst for me, panic attacks and serious palpitations after a night out.

pudzey101

Yeah i do my fair share of exercise

Also im off the drink 8 months , and havent touched a drug in over a year ( bar diazepam my mom has giving me when in severe need)

johnchristmas1

hey guys, i am on the same wagon and at the moment am in a scenario wherein i have to also keep a journal and think logically about "automatic thoughts" and why they are entirely instinctive and often wrong.
it helps in other areas of your life too.
it is a good thing to keep track of.
i am currently attending jigsaw which accommodates for under 25's and they are f**kin helpful, efficient,friendly did i mention efficient?
i have panic disorder and already my panic attacks have lessened, and when they do appear, they are not as strong,benzo's are not my style,in fact, i was told that they are going to be obsolete for all anxiety related issues soon due to the side effects of "more anxiety" when they are out of your system.ssri's seem to be the best drugs to take but alas, you are still f**king with the control room of your life(your brain) when you are medicated all of the time...jigsaw offer cognitive behavioural therapy for 6 weeks of sessioning. they(unlike others in my experience) explain what cognitive behavioural therapy is,and make everything simple to understand.they offer excercises that put you in the moment of anxiety(it isn't pretty but it makes sense) if you agree to this of course.
anyways, i don't normally post on here but I am lucky i spotted this post.
i hope things start to look up for you, i thought there was no way out and that i would be stuck this way forever but there is a light and you are on the way to turning on the switch.
good luck friend