Yes Beverley, sorry to hear that things aren't going too well again for you. Like Karen said please let us know what is going on. We're thinking about you and we really care. gentleman k...
Glad you're feeling better today,Beverley! You deserve something positive for a change. Positive things in our lives certainly does wonders for our attitudes doesn't it? Nice to hear about your...
Hey Beverley! I forgot to answer one of your questions in my last post to you. I do not have any ostomies. I have a friend who has had a colostomy for years and is doing quite well. He had to get...
Hey Beverley: Just wanted to let you know you did not stress me out with your post. I'm glad you're able to share your feelings. I'm from Columbus, Ohio, USA. I enjoy talking to you. Just wish I...
Please don't beat yourself up, Beverley. I wish I could make all your problems go away. You're a very good person and do deserve better. Keep focused on getting away from your parents so that you can...
Nice to hear from you. I do think you would be making the right choice to get away from your family and get on the plane. I know you might have guilt feelings,which is common, but remember you have...
Beverly, I've been reading your posts and I certainly agree that you have a lot on your plate right now. I'm so sorry that you do not have a supportive family and they are putting you through all...
Beverley, I agree with Jenn. I think living with your parents is putting a lot of extra stress on you. If you could see your way of getting away from your family it would take away a lot of your...
Hope you get to feeling better. Some people or family who have never dealt with depression do not know or understand what we are going through. They think that by insulting their loved one that it...
sounds like you've come a long way. Glad to hear you are moving on with your life. Take care and continued good health to you. gentleman k...
Thanks Bee23 and PAlady for your input. My dr. has upped my dosage to 40 mg per day so I'm hoping that will take care of it. Appreciate everyone's response. gentleman k...
Thanks Jayne and Joy! I have a call into my dr. Looks as if I'm going to need more than just 20mg at this point. Again, thanks for your input. gentleman k...
Has anyone experienced anything similar to this? If so, please let me know if you went back to your doctor and what he did for you. I've been on Prilosec for over 10 years due to persistant heartburn...
Sorry for the misspelling! I meant I lost "weight" gentleman k...
I'm on 40 mg of Paxil once per day. I lost some wait earlier on simply because I was depressed and had no appetite. Once the Paxil kicked in, I regained my original weight and it has remained stable...
It sounds like you're turning the corner with Zoloft. That's exactly how I began to feel when my Paxil kicked in for me. It was just about 4 wks. when I started turning the corner. Just like you, I...
Hi tess Sorry to here you don't feel well. Hope things get better for you real soon. Will keep you in my prayers. gentleman k...
modern technology!!! gentleman k...
I agree with PSA.Delhi things do get better. I've fought depression for 12 yrs. but I'm much better now. gentleman k...
hey cbear Thanks for your reply. Yes we've talked before and looking forward to chatting with you again. I'm doing better now and thanks for your concern. You take care and we will try and chat...
Did you ever have any kind of traumatic experience or any kind of a bad experience during the summer months? If so, this might have impacted your life whereas every summer it tends to rear up it's...
Know what you mean faithfully! Take care. gentleman k...
Welcome to hwc. I've had GERD for over 28 yrs and have been taking Prilosec 20 mg once per day for about the last 12 yrs. Prilosec has been a God send to me because it really has helped with my...
Excellent advice from carey-ann. Do try to get some help from a professional in mental health. Good luck! gentleman k...
Post traumatic stress disorder. It can easily be diagnosed by a person who specializes in mental health issues. gentleman k...
Sounds like PTSD. Welcome to hwc. You came to the right place. I agree with nanas4 that you should see your dr. so you can be properly evaluated. Good luck and hope you get better. gentleman k...
hey bummed I've been on Prilosec for over 12 yrs. for my gerd and have had no problems. Of course, once I was put on it I never went off. Have been on it constantly and no problems to report. I'm...
Hi Cass Good advice for Aurora. I agree with staying busy to help with depression. Hoping to chat again with you soon. Take care! gentleman k...
Depression is something that a lot of people dread to try and deal with. Welcome to the depression forum. I've dealt with it for over 12 years and have been on Paxil for the last 5 years. It has done...
Dani_cali From what I experienced depression usually sets in following anxiety and panic attacks that come and go. When one is truly depressed he usually remains in a constant state of feeling...
It sounds like your anxiety has turned into full blown depression which is not unusual. That's exactly what happened to me and I was feeling very much the way you have been feeling. You need to see...
i agree with raniah. Don't change your dosage of med without seeing your dr. first. Your dr. will probably want to change your medication as your current one has become ineffective. This does happen...
There is a fine line between depression and anxiety. They both go hand in hand. If you haven't as of yet, you might want to post this in the anxiety/panic forum as well. You might get more responses...
sorry, no luck either gentleman k...
I will be praying for you. Hope you start getting better. gentleman k...
hi memee Hope you get better soon! It does take awhile. I've been on paxil for years for my depression and it seems to be helping me deal with it. Stay positive and things will get better. I'll be...
I have been told by many of my friends that I always act like a true gentleman and my first name is Ken so there you go. gentleman k...
PSA readings can fluctuate back and forth. As long as you're within the norm(0-4) you shouldn't have anything to worry about. One year mine jumped from 2.21 to 3.75 and my urologist wasn't overly...
Hello Hazed It sounds like you have some symptoms of irritable bowel syndrom with having the cramps after eating and the stomach gurgling. IBS can also be brought on by anxiety and stress. Do you...
Brian Welcome to healingwell.com. GERD is a chronic disease and unfortunately there is no cure for it at this time. On the good side, it is very common and can be managed quite easily for most...
Welcome Jen You've come to the right place for support and help. Lots of good people here to to share with. Good health to you! gentleman k...
I too have gone through periods in my life where anxiety has made me worry about my health when nothing was found to be wrong. Anxiety can make your whole body feel bad and then you begin convincing...
GERD can cause some breathing problems, but the most common symptom is persistent heartburn 2 or more times a week. You probably should see a GI doctor to be able to be properly diagnosed for GERD if...
Kathy I agree with Kitt. You should see your doctor because he should be able to help you to control your Gerd. gentleman k Prilosec-20mg. once per day for GERD Paxil-20mg. once per day for Depression...
NSAIDS can cause GERD but so can other things. My GERD was due to a hiatal hernia. If your Gerd hasn't improved after stopping your medications, then you should see a dr. to see if there is another...
It does take a while for depression meds. to take full effect. If you can, give it about 2 more weeks and then get in to see a dr. if you are not better. You may need to be on another med. There are...
I agree, anxiety definitely can give you the feeling of having a lump in the throat. The fact that food does not get stuck in your throat is a pretty good indication that it is nothing serious to...
Hi April, I posted to you on the depression forum. If you go into it, you will find my post there. Good luck! gentleman k...
Hi April Very good advice from Raniah and Karen. I have had anxiety,panic attacks, and been diagnosed with depression. I am on Paxil and doing quite well with minimal side effects. It does take a...
Sounds like anxiety attacks. I've had them before and the're not fun. You are not too young for anxiety or panic attacks. They can strike anyone at anytime and at any age. I take Paxil which helps me...