Anxiety and depression

So every now and again my anxiety peaks and I dip into depression - especially when dealing with my physical symptoms and trying to find help/relief. It seems all of my tests come back normal and I'm still in pain/discomfort. And just about every doctor, once they get the test back and the results are normal enough, they pass me off to someone else (maybe this different specialist can help you).
I'm tired. I'm upset. I'm in discomfort and pain. I'm feeling alone. I've undergone so many tests and procedures and spent so much money. And I'm not better nor have I found one person to say, "Hey, I'm not sure what this is, but I'm willing to stick with you to help you figure it out."
It's been suggested by friends that I see a holistic doctor or naturopathic doctor, but they don't take insurance and I don't have the financial means to see them!
This is just rotten. And I'm tired of feeling tired and anxious and sick and sad.

I have seen 3 psychiatrists and 1 psych RN.
Two of the psychs were very laid back and pretty much said maybe we could try some ssris and maybe they would help,which one would I like to start with. Lexipro caused itching and swelling (no help w/anxiety), Zoloft caused suicidal thoughts (not helpful with anxiety), Prozac at best numbed me a bit, but did not help enough with the anxiety and caused a 30 lb weight gain within 3 months - 4 yrs later, I still have been unable to lose that weight, which has been a major blow to my comfort and self esteem. I was also given Xanax which did/does help w/panic attacks, but isn't a daily med.

Psych RN offered medical marijuana - not really helpful for daily anxiety and DR, but has been helpful for my menstrual discomfort.

One psych said that she thought I was bipolar (even though I have never had a manic episode and do not experience any big highs) she said she felt this was a possible diagnosis because my reaction to Zoloft (suicidal thoughts) was "not normal".

No p-doc has ever addressed any of my physical symptoms. It's usually completely glossed over.

I've been reading a lot of books about thyroid health - of all the symptoms I have had, the one thing I have actually been diagnosed with is hypothyroidism, which apparently is tricky because everyone has their own level of thyroid hormones that is best for them. It's also not something that is tested unless you have symptoms - so I have no idea what my levels were when I felt healthy. Also, since the thyroid regulates and is involved with so many different biological functions, it can cause somewhere near 300 different symptoms!
The problem is, I can't find a doctor that tests all of the thyroid functions, the gold standard is TSH. And most doctors say if your TSH is within the normal range, you're fine. The normal range is very broad (0.4 - 4.0 or some doctors go by the older standard of 0.5 - 5.0), but a lot of my symptoms seem to be on that long list of things thyroid patients deal with (painful/heavy periods, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, sore throats, fatigue, feeling cold, exercise intolerance, inability to lose weight, gerd, etc.).

Shoot! NVM...I just reviewed your other thread and you HAVE seen an endo...with not the results you were hoping for. :/

Okay, maybe as you mentioned...a rheumy?

Or do your best to save, borrow or get help with financing the visit to a naturopath/homeopath.

Sorry I don't have better suggestions, but you can always count on understanding and support...so keep us posted.

S.C.

Sorry You still haven’t gotten answers Searching. Have you tried a OB/GYN about the heavy periods and have they checked hormon levels? Maybe it’s hormonal issues relating to that that’s causing the other symptoms?

Yeah it kind of reminds me of a friend of mine who has delt with similar symptoms and was told she has PCOS, not that that is what you have, symptoms could be coincidental that they are together but I’d get another opinion on whether it’s related to something in that area.