I forgot to mention, With all that you are going through right now, shingles comes. You said you had the vaccine. I am so sorry Chotti. I am praying that things will get better for you. Hugs, Karen......
It could be from allergies at this time of year. Have you talked to your doctor? Hugs, Karen......
You sure have a lot on your plate right now. I am so sorry your DH is living the way he is. No one should have to endure what you are going through. I would get an extra set of car keys made and keep...
Fall has arrived here too Chotti. I had to drive to see my therapist yesterday and the colors were beautiful. It is a long drive but it was enjoyable. We had a beautiful garden this year. Full of...
Wow Chotti, That is so awesome!!! I am glad you still have them. And I am glad you like them. It has been a while... Just got up, I will write more later. Hoping for a mild winter here too. Hugs,...
Thanks Chotti. I really enjoyed that video. I love flowers... Hugs, Karen......
Quitting smoking is hard. I have a pack with six in it that I have had in my drawer for over a year. I imagine they are pretty stale. I still get cravings but I haven't smoked. The doctor had told me...
Hi Chotti, I knew about the bupropion but not the other. I have tried it and tried Chantix. I ended up quitting cold turkey. Has your husband tried them? Or is he willing to try? I wish he could see...
You'll get the bright light Chotti. Things will be getting better for you. I am sorry you can't transport your husband to the rehab. Can he find transportation? Taxi or a bus? That might not even be...
Hi again Chotti, I don't think I have answers for you. Maybe some suggestions. Are there any things that you can do to get out of the house? Maybe a few minutes a day to yourself would help. It is...
Hi Chotti, I am so sorry for what you are going through. It sounds so difficult. Your DH is being selfish. I am sorry. It is very early and I wanted to respond, but it is dark in here and difficult...
Hi IvanMack, The most effective way to treat and diagnose depression, I would say, is to talk to a psychiatrist. They can help you determine if you need talk therapy, medication or both. And it helps...
I think seeking treatment can help, even if it is for a short period. Hugs, Karen......
I have been doing talk therapy on facetime since covid. Makes it really convenient. I have been going for years and it has really helped me. My psychologist can prescribe meds. I am lucky. I hope you...
Are you going to any type of mental health therapy or seeing a psychiatrist? I would figure therapy could help you to live with your diagnosis and deal with what comes at you with auto immune. I like...
Sounds like you need to make a trip to the doctor. Maybe get on antidepressant. I hope you feel better soon. Hugs, Karen......
Hi there, I am sorry for what you are going through. I take pristiq but it is a lot like effexor I guess. I took effexor for years until it went generic. I hope you find what is right for you. Hugs,...
Maybe it is because going off the ativan causes you to get anxiety in turn the stomach issues. I take ativan too. But finding out it makes me tired. I used to take xanax. I think I like it better. I...
Each day is the first day of the rest of your life. You can't change the past but you can start enjoying what you have left of life. Like HT said you're 20. You are young. But life goes by fast once...
Sounds good... Hugs, Karen......
Hi your sister, Welcome to the anxiety forum. I hope you can resolve this issue. Hugs, Karen......
Eating fruit helps, I eat an orange daily. Hugs, Karen......
I am sorry Forever, Have you talked to your therapist? Maybe you need a medication adjustment. I was getting depressed with the long winter. But the weather has changed so I am doing better. I have...
Can you see a therapist? Therapy helps a lot. I am sorry for the way you grew up. But that is in the past, you need to focus on the present now. Get into therapy and see if it helps. Hugs, Karen......
Hi UA, Congratulations on your little girl and your marriage! Marriages can be a lot of work. I think you will know if you need to call it quits. But it takes hard work on both sides. Keep up the...
Hi Weary, I hope things get better for you soon. Hugs Karen... Thanks for popping in......
PS I see now it has been 12 weeks. Have you ever tried effexor? I took that for many years. You might need something separate for the anxiety though like xanax or something like it....
Hi Suz245, Welcome to Healing Well. Why did you go off of Cymbalta in the beginning? Especially cold turkey? It is a very hard drug to stop like that. Did you talk to your doctor about it? Do you see...
Hi Dance, When we have anxiety it is hard to converse with others I think. For me it is. Leaving the house is a big deal for me. Do you see a therapist or take any medication for anxiety? It helps. I...
I hope the zoloft works for you Jamie. Keep us posted... Hugs, Karen......
What are your eating habits? I eat a lot of fruit, rarely constipated. Hugs, Karen......
Hi FP... Hope all is well... Hugs, Karen......
Hi Jamie, Not too much going on around here lately, glad you checked in. I hope all is well. Lynwood, I had BC in 2021, did a lot of radiation. All is well so far now. I hope you both have a good...
Hi Rich, I been going through it too since 2021 when I got a diagnosis of breast cancer. The patient ends up doing a lot of leg work. It is no fun. And to be honest I get anxiety talking on the phone...
Hi Laurelsantos, I hope you find something that works for you. Have you talked to your doctor about the problem? This thread is 10 years old so I don't know if anybody else will post. I hope you get...
Anxiety could be the culprit. It can cause a lot of physical and mental issues. It is so hard to say. Mental confusion can make a person worry. Mine seemed to start last summer. My memory gets bad. I...
Often our blood pressure goes up when doing things like you were with your presentation. Mine used to always go up when I went to the doctor. I called it white coat syndrome. How old are you? Just...
Hi Akhi, I don't think anxiety can be cured so to speak. But it can be controlled. I think in your case it was your situation. Probably having to speak or presenting in the office. That is probably...
Hi Glara, Welcome to the forum. I had breast cancer in 2021. I had two surgeries on the right breast. I am now taking estrogen blocking hormones for five years. There aren't any current topics on...
I broke contact with some of my relatives and it was the best thing I have ever done. You can have friends that are closer than relatives. Blood doesn't always matter. I would avoid this person....
Hi Wo4091, Just in case you didn't realize, this thread is from 2014. There are a lot of other more recent threads. Maybe you would like to read. Welcome to the forum. Hugs, Karen......
I wanted to write again and make sure I tell you that you will get through this. I found I do better in crisis than I do when things are going well. I think it is because all I can do is handle the...
Hi Cass, First of all I am sorry for what you are facing. In 2021 I had breast cancer, so I know how scary it is. I had radiation therapy and surgery for it. So far so good. Nothing has come back. I...
You are welcome Delia, I think you are doing a good job. And it always helps to have help from the man upstairs. Keep up the good work. Hugs, Karen......
Do you see a therapist for anxiety and depression? It might help. They feed off of the pain and visa versa. I have had fibromyalgia since 2002. Plus depression and anxiety. I know it is no fun....
Prayers for your mum Jamie. I hope she gets better with the ECT. I am glad you are still posting. Though I know how you feel. Especially since the forum has been so slow. Take care, get some rest....
Wellbutrin can be stimulating which can lead to anxiety. Talk to your doc about something to combat that if you aren't against benzos. I take ativan for anxiety. I used to take xanax. Or if your...
I have, I use it as a mood stabilizer. I started out at five mg. Now I take 20mg. It seems to help. I have been on it for years. I also take pristiq and it helps it work better. I hope that it works...
I am doing pretty good Forever, I feel better than I have in a long time. I am sore but my overall health feels better. Thanks for asking. It means a lot. Hi Jamie... Hugs to both of you. Karen......
Thanks Jamie, I am home now. Feeling not too bad. Take care my friend... Hugs, Karen......