Anxiety
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Cutaway_Collar wrote: »Medication?
What kind of medication?0 -
anxiety sufferer here, and when it's bad working out isn't my issue. Eating is. I eat my stress. I eat my feelings. When i have a high stress day i talk to a lot of junk food, or just a lot of food in general. doesn't even matter what kind, how tasty, i just want to eat. Most days are okay, some days are not. I am currently medicated (low dosage), and try to keep my stress levels low, but bad days happen to us all. Mostly, i think forgiveness is important. Tomorrow is another day to try again and be better. If anyone here has tips for binge eating management, i am all ears. I could really use some helpful tips as well1
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I did a 4 year bit in prison, got out 6 yrs ago and have had anxiety, depression, and sometimes extreme anger. Currently on Prozac, Klonopin, and Ambien. I feel fine most days, I noticed if I miss a workout it throws me off. Meds do work for some people, Marijuana is also a really good medication for depression and anxiety.
EXACTLY! Cannabis works very well for anxiety and depression.2 -
odnadevotchka wrote: »anxiety sufferer here, and when it's bad working out isn't my issue. Eating is. I eat my stress. I eat my feelings. When i have a high stress day i talk to a lot of junk food, or just a lot of food in general. doesn't even matter what kind, how tasty, i just want to eat. Most days are okay, some days are not. I am currently medicated (low dosage), and try to keep my stress levels low, but bad days happen to us all. Mostly, i think forgiveness is important. Tomorrow is another day to try again and be better. If anyone here has tips for binge eating management, i am all ears. I could really use some helpful tips as well
This is me, as well.
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Cutaway_Collar wrote: »Listen, OP, medication does work. Just take it as prescribed. Medicine is for everyone. We are not in neanderthal times.
Medicine just doesn't help everyone. Especially if you get some of the side effects.
Though not for the reason were talking about on hear, I was on adderall. It worked wonders for my brother, prescribed for the same reason. Although it treated my problem it caused my emotions to be all over the place for about a month. After that it settled on rage. I was angry all the time. I wanted to hit people just for talking to me, even my best friends.
What I didn't realize while I was taking it it also caused me to hear voices. It sounded like someone calling my name and I could never figure out who it was and what the he'll they wanted.
I am pro doctor and medicine. But it just doesn't help everyone. Or at least doesn't help enough to make the side effects worth it for some people.2 -
Annamarie3404 wrote: »I did a 4 year bit in prison, got out 6 yrs ago and have had anxiety, depression, and sometimes extreme anger. Currently on Prozac, Klonopin, and Ambien. I feel fine most days, I noticed if I miss a workout it throws me off. Meds do work for some people, Marijuana is also a really good medication for depression and anxiety.
EXACTLY! Cannabis works very well for anxiety and depression.
This really depends on the strain. Some strains can actually raise your heart rate and make anxiety worse. Indicas are the most helpful, but unless you can go to a dispensary and get it legally, you have no idea what you're getting.3 -
jaelynsmith wrote: »Let's talk about anxiety and depression and how it affects our goals. Anyone else struggle with this?
I would talk about it but I get anxious and depressed when I do!
J/K - Been vocal about it in many thread on MFP having dealt with this myself for years. Suffice to say, never had to medicate, but use moderated, better eating and exercise to keep things balanced.2 -
struggled with this for 15 years
i hate it , i hate prescription meds for it even more
sometimes i do not even want to breathe2 -
Cutaway_Collar wrote: »Listen, OP, medication does work. Just take it as prescribed. Medicine is for everyone. We are not in neanderthal times.
Medicine just doesn't help everyone. Especially if you get some of the side effects.
Though not for the reason were talking about on hear, I was on adderall. It worked wonders for my brother, prescribed for the same reason. Although it treated my problem it caused my emotions to be all over the place for about a month. After that it settled on rage. I was angry all the time. I wanted to hit people just for talking to me, even my best friends.
What I didn't realize while I was taking it it also caused me to hear voices. It sounded like someone calling my name and I could never figure out who it was and what the he'll they wanted.
I am pro doctor and medicine. But it just doesn't help everyone. Or at least doesn't help enough to make the side effects worth it for some people.
Oh wow! Scary!!0 -
denversillygoose wrote: »Annamarie3404 wrote: »I did a 4 year bit in prison, got out 6 yrs ago and have had anxiety, depression, and sometimes extreme anger. Currently on Prozac, Klonopin, and Ambien. I feel fine most days, I noticed if I miss a workout it throws me off. Meds do work for some people, Marijuana is also a really good medication for depression and anxiety.
EXACTLY! Cannabis works very well for anxiety and depression.
This really depends on the strain. Some strains can actually raise your heart rate and make anxiety worse. Indicas are the most helpful, but unless you can go to a dispensary and get it legally, you have no idea what you're getting.
Yes, this!1 -
jaelynsmith wrote: »Let's talk about anxiety and depression and how it affects our goals. Anyone else struggle with this?
I would talk about it but I get anxious and depressed when I do!
J/K - Been vocal about it in many thread on MFP having dealt with this myself for years. Suffice to say, never had to medicate, but use moderated, better eating and exercise to keep things balanced.
And that works great for a lot of people thank you for your response 1 -
salembambi wrote: »struggled with this for 15 years
i hate it , i hate prescription meds for it even more
sometimes i do not even want to breathe
Oh, hon. I'm so very sorry. I know that feeling all too well
I've had Anxiety, depression, and mild PTSD since I was little little. I would say about 15 years as well. Wouldn't wish this on anyone. 0 -
jaelynsmith wrote: »
Whats BDD?0 -
jaelynsmith wrote: »Does anyone have BDD(body dysmoprphic disorder)?
BDD + ED. It's a lot of why I spin my wheels on fitness - if I go all out, I get obsessive, and angry with myself if I don't meet my goals or look a certain way (and BDD prevents me from ever really being happy). If I slack off and gain weight, I end up in a really dark place full of self-loathing. I walk a fine line trying to stay physically and mentally healthy. It's hard.2 -
Cutaway_Collar wrote: »Listen, OP, medication does work. Just take it as prescribed. Medicine is for everyone. We are not in neanderthal times.
I have to politely disagree sort of. Some medicines may work, however in the US the pharmaceutical companies push drugs to doctors who in turn push drugs on patients regardless of if they will help or not just to get a kick back from said companies. It's a vicious cycle, and a lot of the drugs don't help, or just mask the problem in turn causing more problems and we have far too many people walking around in a fog or haze for lack of better words. The medical industry here is quite frankly horrible. Unfortunately in this day and age it is very very rare to meet a doctor that actually sincerely cares about your well being, they just push the drugs, and push you out the door so they can be on to the next person to push the drugs on so they can push the money into their wallets at the end of the day.3 -
Cutaway_Collar wrote: »Listen, OP, medication does work. Just take it as prescribed. Medicine is for everyone. We are not in neanderthal times.
legit now wheres my cannabis
uh oh will i get a strike for saying cannabis
probably2 -
Cutaway_Collar wrote: »Listen, OP, medication does work. Just take it as prescribed. Medicine is for everyone. We are not in neanderthal times.
Medicine just doesn't help everyone. Especially if you get some of the side effects.
Agreed. Sure, many worked but the side effects were often unbearable. One med in particular worked great but, even at a moderate dosage, it caused major muscle twitches that were, at the least, annoying, but embarrassing when in public and around friends. It gets tiring explaining "it's my meds." And that wasn't even the worst of the side effects I've experienced.0 -
branflakes1980 wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »Listen, OP, medication does work. Just take it as prescribed. Medicine is for everyone. We are not in neanderthal times.
I have to politely disagree sort of. Some medicines may work, however in the US the pharmaceutical companies push drugs to doctors who in turn push drugs on patients regardless of if they will help or not just to get a kick back from said companies. It's a vicious cycle, and a lot of the drugs don't help, or just mask the problem in turn causing more problems and we have far too many people walking around in a fog or haze for lack of better words. The medical industry here is quite frankly horrible. Unfortunately in this day and age it is very very rare to meet a doctor that actually sincerely cares about your well being, they just push the drugs, and push you out the door so they can be on to the next person to push the drugs on so they can push the money into their wallets at the end of the day.
i dread the day my doctor retires he delivered me from the womb has been my doctor ever since
i know he actually genuinely gives a fvck about me and has never ever pushed any medication on me even tho i think a lot of doctors would of3 -
So would I have BDD if I sometimes avoid taking my shirt off because of stretch marks and scars?0 -
Cutaway_Collar wrote: »Listen, OP, medication does work. Just take it as prescribed. Medicine is for everyone. We are not in neanderthal times.
I'm not anti-medication. My brother's new meds have greatly improved his quality of life and maybe even saved it. However "Medicine is for everyone" and "Just take it as prescribed" are far too simplistic sentiments.
My brother previously took lots of meds as prescribed to no avail. My neighbor took lots of meds as prescribed with side effects that were worse than the original symptom. My friend is managing just fine on cannabis - thank goodness legal medical uses are becoming more and more common.0 -
jaelynsmith wrote: »Let's talk about anxiety and depression and how it affects our goals. Anyone else struggle with this?
For anxiety, I love exercise. Anxiety triggers the flight-or-fight response and exercise is a natural outlet.
Exercise helps me with depression as well. I have to force myself to start, but am fine once I get going. One thing that helps me is taking a shower. For some reason a shower changes my state and I am more motivated to go exercise. I don't mind showering twice and am not doing the complete routine each time.
I used to be an emotional eater and am very happy that I have now successfully channeled that into exercise.2 -
Cognitive Behavior Therapy is often used in therapy with those suffering from addiction-anxiety-Eating Disorders, etc.,,
Structure is my ticket -
Here is an acronym for the word S.T.R.O.N.G"
sleep regularly; take vitamins/supplements or med's, etc.,;resist alcohol - I don't drink in excess now but years ago I did(obviously not useful); 'one thing accomplished' each day - even if you have 'nothing to do' plan some stupid thing that gets done; nutrition - balanced healthy meals affect mood too; get regular exercise5 -
jaelynsmith wrote: »I did a 4 year bit in prison, got out 6 yrs ago and have had anxiety, depression, and sometimes extreme anger. Currently on Prozac, Klonopin, and Ambien. I feel fine most days, I noticed if I miss a workout it throws me off. Meds do work for some people, Marijuana is also a really good medication for depression and anxiety.
PTSD? Maybe? I'm glad you're out of there and bettering your life
If Maryjane was legal here, I would eat Brownies, for sure. But losing my children isn't worth it
I hear you on that. Where do you live? Maybe PTSD I've been through and seen a lot of traumatic situations in my 4 yrs locked up.0 -
jaelynsmith wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »Medication?
Medication isn't for everyone, my friend
What do you mean by that, OP? Are you against medication, does medication not help you, or what? (I am a long-time depression sufferer, 25+ years)0 -
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mskessler89 wrote: »jaelynsmith wrote: »Does anyone have BDD(body dysmoprphic disorder)?
BDD + ED. It's a lot of why I spin my wheels on fitness - if I go all out, I get obsessive, and angry with myself if I don't meet my goals or look a certain way (and BDD prevents me from ever really being happy). If I slack off and gain weight, I end up in a really dark place full of self-loathing. I walk a fine line trying to stay physically and mentally healthy. It's hard.
I feel the same way 1 -
branflakes1980 wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »Listen, OP, medication does work. Just take it as prescribed. Medicine is for everyone. We are not in neanderthal times.
I have to politely disagree sort of. Some medicines may work, however in the US the pharmaceutical companies push drugs to doctors who in turn push drugs on patients regardless of if they will help or not just to get a kick back from said companies. It's a vicious cycle, and a lot of the drugs don't help, or just mask the problem in turn causing more problems and we have far too many people walking around in a fog or haze for lack of better words. The medical industry here is quite frankly horrible. Unfortunately in this day and age it is very very rare to meet a doctor that actually sincerely cares about your well being, they just push the drugs, and push you out the door so they can be on to the next person to push the drugs on so they can push the money into their wallets at the end of the day.
This!!!1 -
So would I have BDD if I sometimes avoid taking my shirt off because of stretch marks and scars?
Maybe... When I look in the mirror I don't see what other people see... I see lopsided facial features, I see a huge forehead, I see double chin, and belly rolls... It's a complex diagnosis and is different for each individual 0 -
AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »jaelynsmith wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »Medication?
Medication isn't for everyone, my friend
What do you mean by that, OP? Are you against medication, does medication not help you, or what? (I am a long-time depression sufferer, 25+ years)
It didn't help me. It made Me worse. It helps a lot of people. I am pro do whatever helps you 0
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