I'm new to this board and I'm having a hard time trying to figure out what to write. I have a plethora of problems..... depression, GAD and panic disorder to name a few. I just found this place in a desperate search to find people who can relate to me. I don't expect a big response but I feel as though no one else knows what I'm going through as I'm sure you have all felt at one time or another, that why I'm here.
I won't bore you with specific details but I've been experiencing problems with anxiety and depression since I was 15 years old after my father passed away when I was 13. I will be 34 on Jan. 5th. For about 3 years or so, 27-30 yrs old, I've had things somewhat under control with out meds (I've been on so many). I had my first child at 29 and then my second at 31.
Everything started up again after that. I'm sure this re-occurrence of anxiety has something to do with stress.
Has anyone, primarily females, ever had their hormone levels checked? Or have had any triggers like big changes that make your life turn into a living hell again? I don't have insurance so I haven't been able to go to the doctor to have my hormones checked. I've only been able to get by with my mental health care through the gov. My Mother told me about an author that actually wrote a book about how her life (and sex life) change dramatically after taking hormone therapy.
Just a little info about some stuff, I hope this can be useful to someone. My finance of 9 years and having two children with has been at his wits end with me. Tired of the complaining of body pains, feeling of dieing and loosing my mind and no interest in sex. I'm not sure what to do. It's so hard to get out of bed every day to take care of the children and home. Nothing seems to have helped. Therapy, drugs, mind over body....?
I'm trying to hang in there. Best of luck to you all.
Pher~