Anxiety
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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.
I live in the western United States.0 -
salembambi wrote: »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 of
This is how I feel about my OBGYN. But I could only wish to find a general practice doctor like this... Sigh.0 -
jaelynsmith wrote: »
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
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jaelynsmith wrote: »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.
I live in the western United States.
Me too, Michigan1 -
jaelynsmith wrote: »
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
I think you are beautiful
Thank you
I wasn't fishing for compliments. But I appreciate the compliment 0 -
jaelynsmith wrote: »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.
I live in the western United States.
Me too, Michigan
Idaho
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branflakes1980 wrote: »salembambi wrote: »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 of
This is how I feel about my OBGYN. But I could only wish to find a general practice doctor like this... Sigh.
I get most of my care through my OBGYN also. I can't find a proper GP to save my life. My gyno has always been the one to properly address my mental health. Well, besides the psychologist I used to see. Talk therapy is HUGELY helpful. I used to have anxiety and panic attacks a lot when I was in my 20's. About a year of therapy really changed me. I still have anxiety issues, but I can talk myself through it and carry on most of the time. Yoga and my bike are major therapy for me now. Now I'm only on a small dose of zoloft to help my PMDD. (laugh if you want, but having murderous thoughts about your family, and suicidal thoughts about yourself once a month is not okay.)1 -
jaelynsmith wrote: »jaelynsmith wrote: »
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
I think you are beautiful
Thank you I wasn't fishing for compliments. But I appreciate the compliment
NP, it's my pleasure1 -
I have such bad day-to-day anxiety that I recently bought a puppy that I'm training to be an assistance animal to help with my frequent (3-4x a week) panic attacks and constant (3-4x a day) bouts of debilitating anxiety, especially in crowds or social situations.
It's affecting my goals because it makes me want to eat, or I have trouble saying no to certain food-related things (going out to dinner, dessert, drinking) because of my social anxiety and fear of making others unhappy.
Luckily my boyfriend is also trying to lose weight, so that's one less battle I have to fight. Usually we both go into dinner with the same amount of calories so we'll try to figure out what we can fit in that'll still taste great. He's a good support system.
Also, to fight the fight that's currently happening, the reason I'm using a service animal is because I'd like to avoid medication at all cost. When I was younger I was on Concerta and Ritalin (at different times) for my ADD and it made me feel extremely zombie-like. I could function more normally, would interrupt people less, and my grades improved, but I didn't feel at all like myself. I also got to witness my sister withdrawing from her anti-anxiety medications. I think I'll pass on that, thank you.1 -
SuperheroSadie wrote: »I have such bad day-to-day anxiety that I recently bought a puppy that I'm training to be an assistance animal to help with my frequent (3-4x a week) panic attacks and constant (3-4x a day) bouts of debilitating anxiety, especially in crowds or social situations.
It's affecting my goals because it makes me want to eat, or I have trouble saying no to certain food-related things (going out to dinner, dessert, drinking) because of my social anxiety and fear of making others unhappy.
Luckily my boyfriend is also trying to lose weight, so that's one less battle I have to fight. Usually we both go into dinner with the same amount of calories so we'll try to figure out what we can fit in that'll still taste great. He's a good support system.
Also, to fight the fight that's currently happening, the reason I'm using a service animal is because I'd like to avoid medication at all cost. When I was younger I was on Concerta and Ritalin (at different times) for my ADD and it made me feel extremely zombie-like. I could function more normally, would interrupt people less, and my grades improved, but I didn't feel at all like myself. I also got to witness my sister withdrawing from her anti-anxiety medications. I think I'll pass on that, thank you.
I have my kitty, my JackJack 0 -
I panic and then get depressed. I often listen to Ted Talks to help me out or research a bunch of nonsense.0
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TatajanaScylinda wrote: »I panic and then get depressed. I often listen to Ted Talks to help me out or research a bunch of nonsense.
Research is my big stress reliever! And activism what do you research?
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I'm on medication for mine, I have anxiety attacks and I worry a lot, some times I like to listen to music or draw to help cope1
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shortygirl1987 wrote: »I'm on medication for mine, I have anxiety attacks and I worry a lot, some times I like to listen to music or draw to help cope
I'm always playing music0 -
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Pristiq. It has been life changing.0
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I use to have panic attacks really bad. For one month I couldn't even get out of bed or drive or anything. The doctor put me on some medication that help me so much. I didn't believe in that prior to this happening to me. I only have them from time to time now but know how to control them with breathing techniques. I still am depressed. Another thing that helps me is to just be alone and listen to music.0
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I have horrible anxiety & depression.0
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Cutaway_Collar wrote: »Medication?
You spelled booze wrong.4 -
I have anxiety. When I first started having anxiety / panic attacks I didn't know what hit me and I freaked out. I went to the ER a couple of times because I was having palpitations (I can feel my heart flip flop and skip / have extra beats fairly often, drives me nuts). After they did an ECG, blood work and a holter monitor for 24 hrs they told me they could prescribe something for anxiety. I refused.
I started running more often and doing yoga along with lifting regularly. I cut alcohol, started eating better and sleeping at least 8hr a night.
Working out is what keeps me together now I think, especially running. Yoga is helping with breathing and when I have a panic attack I can control it within minutes.
I can't say I don't have panic attacks anymore. I went 1 year without any attacks but had two in one month but I manage them now. 1 -
ncboiler89 wrote: »Cutaway_Collar wrote: »Medication?
You spelled booze wrong.
Haha fact0 -
I am glad I stumbled on this today, as my depression has hit an all time high.
I am usually pretty good at dealing with it, but due to some personal things going on at home, I can't seem to see through the fog. If I didn't love my kids so much, i am not sure I would have made it to this morning. It seems so scary to say, and even scarier to think about figuring out what is wrong, and the thought of maybe I am just broken forever.
Oh, hon
your babies need you. You can do this. I promise. Your anxiety and depression is not real life. Don't let it trick you into thinking it is real 1 -
My anxiety/depression is raging at the moment. I'm literally waking in the middle of the night and forcing myself to breathe and avert my thoughts. It's becoming crippling.
Unfortunately for me, others influence my own issues with this. I wish I didn't take on others' issues and let it affect me, but I do.0 -
therapy didn't work for me, drugs didn't work for me. I've learned to accept some days/moments/hours I'm depressed but thats not a reason not to lace up and go anyway. Depression is suffocating but it part of me and I've decided to embrace that part of myself, acknowledge it, take care of it but not nurture it.2
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I've struggled with anxiety since the 1970s. I used to have panic attacks, but these went away several years after I quit drinking. Anxiety is an eating trigger for me. A lot of my anxiety today is related to the symptoms of my atrial fibrillation, and worries about health, which provoke anxiety. What I've found has helped me control anxiety:
* Physical activity or exercise
* Meditation and mindfulness
* Limiting caffeine in my diet
* Relaxation techniques
* Rational responses to negative thoughts
* Getting enough sleep
* Not smoking
Relaxation techniques you might explore include: the relaxation response, guided imagery, breathing exercises, deep muscle relaxation, biofeedback, self hypnosis. I've taught these techniques for quite a few years to others, and what I've found is that different techniques work well with different people, and some people simply can't relax without medical help.4 -
I struggle with disorder anxiety and depression and ADD. You name I have it1
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Most days I feel that my anxiety gets the best of me. I have all the intentions in the world to get outside for a walk/start running again, then the fear being hit by a car or thinking about what people think of me sets in and I psych myself out and I don't do what I want to do. 1
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kbernier10211 wrote: »Most days I feel that my anxiety gets the best of me. I have all the intentions in the world to get outside for a walk/start running again, then the fear being hit by a car or thinking about what people think of me sets in and I psych myself out and I don't do what I want to do.
Just force yourself and it will get easier each time.0 -
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, PMDD, OCD. Went off medication entirely a few months ago. Some days are harder than others. I took a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy course for depression and it has helped immensely. I've also done one on one therapy.
I think medication can be beneficial to a lot of people as long as you're on the right ones and the right dose. I know it's certainly helped me over the years but it can only do so much. You have to work your *kitten* off to get better. You need to eat, sleep, exercise, work, relax, socialize, groom, avoid certain substances, make hard decisions and changes in your life, talk about it etc etc. Things that seem completely impossible when you're suffering a mental illness. Without pushing yourself to meet self care goals, pills can only do so much.
Exercise definitely helps but it's hard to get motivated a lot of the time. I find listening to music is one of the most effective remedies for me.3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kokvgaM4ygo
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