On the right path....
October 8, 2008 4:53am
Well, i'm starting to level out a bit more so I think the meds are working slightly. I'm definately happier and more 'who cares' than …
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StuM
2:10pm, September 30, 2008
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About Me
StuM
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About Me
I'm 34 and live in South East England, UK. I had panic attacks 7 years ago and have had periods where I was feeling ok, but it seems that once a year anxiety/depression always hit. I don't think I dealt with the underlying issues when I was having the panic attacks and it has grown into general anxiety now. I'm learning more about my thought patterns and more about myself and those around me by CBT and Humanistic psycho-therapy. I've tried several anti-depressant medications, but so far all have given me horrendous side-effects, so i'm trying to beat this monster naturally, without chemicals. (update: as of today, i'm taking Citalopram again to try and make more of a ermanent change in my emotions).
I'm 34 and live in South East England, UK. I had panic attacks 7 years ago and have had periods where I was feeling ok, but it seems that once a year anxiety/depression always hit. I don't think I dealt with the underlying issues when I was having the panic attacks and it has grown into general anxiety now. I'm learning more about my thought patterns and more about myself and those around me by CBT and Humanistic psycho-therapy. I've tried several anti-depressant medications, but so far all have
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Trees, nature, thunder storms, rain, reading, learning about why I react to certain emotional situations, art, photography.
Trees, nature, thunder storms, rain, reading, learning about why I react to certain emotional situations,
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photography...
September 21, 2008 1:02pm
I'm starting to add some of my photos that I have taken to remind me that there are still things that I'm passionate about...and who knows, …
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Journal Entry for September 20, 2008
September 20, 2008 8:32pm
No bad respponse to the meds, apart from the damn hiccups for the last hour!
Really pissing me off! every 2 seconds i'm hiccupping...and now …
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so far so good?
September 20, 2008 12:11pm
I took my first Citalopram this morning and so far just feel a bit wired, slightly shaky and anxious (but I would be anxious anyway).
...trying …
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Another avoidance technique....lol
September 19, 2008 1:22pm
Hi all,
If anyone is interested.....
I was supposed to start taking my Citalopram (Celexa) this afternoon, but i've decided to give …
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Hey there, haven't seen you in a long time. How are you doing?
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Hope you're well : ) x
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LOL Stu!!! I noticed you updated your digestive system ..2..swaping lol I can tell you that calcium/magnesium supplement does wonders :) Hugs Snooze
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Hope your having a great day!
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Hi saw you on the ibs controlls me group. i would swap but it wont do much good i have cronic ibs so. how are you?
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Close Anxiety
Hi, I've had panic attacks and mild depression on and off for 7 years, but this last 3 months I have been gripped by anxiety. It's a terrible thing and the medication that i'm on has caused really nasty side effects. I've just started with CBT, but it's a daunting feeling being scared of everything without knowing what has caused this monster to take over my life. Times are hard somedays, but I am stronger than this anxiety that seems to want to take over my life!
Treatments
- Breathing Exercises Somewhat Helpful
- Helps sometimes, but the negative thoughts overpower any relaxtion I try.
- Hypnotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Seemed to help at the start but anxiety seems to overpower everything so far.
- Lexapro Not Working
- Increased my anxiety and terrifying insomnia and couldn't eat anything for days. Was on it for 7 days then stopped on advice of my doc.
- Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
- Part of my CBT that I have just started, seems to help at times but other times it's hard to believe myself as the negative thoughts seem more dominent.
- Xanax Considering
- So many people swear by this as their lifesaver, but every medication I have tried so far has made me feel really ill.
Close Panic Attacks
Used to have panic attacks all the time a few years back...but now I just have an almost constant general feeling of anxiety. Not sure which I'd prefer really...obviously none of them, but 10 mins of thinking i was dying, or a constant fear and dread...jeez...what a choice to have to make.
Treatments
- Effexor Not Working
- made me feel really ill. stopped immediately.
- Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
- All very good in theory, but when you think you are about to die, I found it a bit useless.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Had 'Talking Theray' for a few months, but didn't really address the deeper issues that were causing the panic attacks.
- Rescue Remedy Not Working
- Didn't seem to do anything.
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionBeen depressed for 7 years, but only now realising why and learning ways to change my thought patens by doing CBT.
Treatments
- Celexa Not Working
- made me feel 10 times worse, so stopped on advice from the doc.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- Doing this now. seems to be really helpful in making me realise that only I can change the way I think. If you only put negative emotions and energy into your life, you can only expect the same back.
- Effexor Not Working
- made me feel really ill after just 2 days. Stopped immediately.
- Lexapro Not Working
- Same as Celexa. Made me feel worse.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- As part of my CBT...seems to be working somewhat.
- Prozac Somewhat Helpful
- Seemed to ease the depression, but made me feel numb...like a zombie. No emotions and didn't care about anything in life. Scary!
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- The thing is, even the people closest to me don't know how I feel. I don't expect them too as they haven't been where I have been, but I don't know what I'd do without them.
- Writing Working / Worked
- Helps a lot. Externalizing my emotions seems to sort of put it away, like get rid of it and lets me see it all from another perspective.
Open Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
IBS first started at exactly the same time I started to get anxiety/panic attacks. Done all the invasive and painful tests and all came back as clear, so they said IBS and sent me on my way saying there is no known cause or treatments...jeez, thanks Doc!
Treatments
- Acidophilus Not Working
- Didn't seem to make any difference. My IBS-D isn't constant, just flares up when it wants to, so it's hard to know if anything is making it easier or not.
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Not Working
- Not constant IBS, so very hard to work out a food diary and see patterns.
- Imodium Working / Worked
- This amazing stuff allows to me actually leave the house every now and then. Just 2 'instants' that melt on my tongue and I feel my bowels sighing with relief. Can cause problems if I take too many in one day. Can feel 'clogged up'. Some people report withdrawal effects after long term use similar to opiates, but my doc said for the amount I take it is safe long term. 2 pills last 2 days for me.
- Lomotil Working / Worked
- Works, but can make me very light headed.
- Peppermint Not Working
- no difference..tasted nice tho'.
- Probiotics Not Working
- Same thing as the Acidophilus.
