Yes, just a cheek swab....
Yes it is worth it. I had it done. I just had a basic one done through psychiatrist. Insurance didn't cover it but I only had to pay $25 co-pay through the lab that does the testing, Genomind(co pay...
Hi. I'm going through similar in that I'm waiting on my 23andMe. I only have a gene test done through psychiatrist that they're doing now to see which meds a person metabolizes or not, eliminating...
Sildasher- SC is exactly right. Emotional fatigue as a result of the anxiety and stress you've been having for the past many months. As odd as it sounds, this is actually the way the brain is healing...
Slidasher- just checking in on ya. I'm sure your Dr told you but it takes about a month, give or take, after starting vitamin D3, to start noticing any differences (with feeling better). Malcolm- Do...
Yes! Ride the wave friend... My BFF just went through it & she had some yuck days but it passed. It's totally just your chemicals adjusting! I think she was "off" for about 10 days w/increased...
Great post! I'm 44, married & live in NE Indiana. We have 2 dogs & have been married 11 yrs. I had my first panic attack in HS after smoking pot (dumb)! lol I just thought it was a "bad trip." In...
Absolutely! Panic attacks affect our bodies in many ways, particularly muscle tension. I get tight in my shoulders and chest. Sometimes my jaw from clenching it. It's not uncommon. It's time to look...
This is not a quick solution but I strongly suggest looking into "detachment" as defined by Al-Anon. The words may say "alcoholic" in their literature but you can insert your own word if alcoholic...
Just tell your doctor of your concerns. There is no "one size fits all" medication. Ruminations are totally part of anxiety. Been there done that. I find myself ruminating even on good days. When we...
1. You articulate your thoughts & ideas sensibly. 2. You have a job 3. Your co-workers work with your quirks, as do you w/theirs 4. You're in therapy having recognized the need and desire to help...
You are NOT crazy & will NOT go crazy. This is "just" anxiety. I've had every symptom you've described during intense periods of anxiety & depression. So have every one of my close friends who've...
Hi! Is your p-doc a psychiatrist? I hope so bc that's really who you should be seeing. They will do the diagnostic testing plus consider whatever history you present with. Have you ever been...
I used to get freaked out at "relapses" when I first started medication so know that's not uncommon and normal to be concerned but like someone said, it isn't medication poop out. We all will at...
I tried Buspar last year for a couple of months. I don't remember side effects but was also in the middle of an emotional & medicine "roller coaster." I did stop it bc for me, it wasn't effective....
I've no experience with amitriptline but I took Prozac years ago and it worked quite well. My good friend takes amitriptline at night and has for a couple of years w/success. I do have experience...
I totally forgot to add that your dad is in good hands with his physicians. Let them do their job and you do yours which is to continue to heal yourself, support your dad/family w/love, prayers, etc....
Funny, my psychiatrist has a local, weekly call in show on PBS in my city. Someone called in tonight asking if Zoloft could be causing their chronic lower back pain as it seemed to have started after...
Yes those are pretty much textbook examples of anxiety. Welcome to the club :smilewinkgrin: The bad news is, it's upsetting. Some days/moments, worse than others. The good news is, it's treatable and...
Hi. I just wanted to say I understand your fears and wanting to Google. Be kind to yourself & don't. You're not a medical professional so it's not like you can do anything w/the info searched for,...
Hi there. I've had both a D defiency & derealization, yippee. A D defiency is almost always easily corrected with daily supplementing with D3 from the drug store. I was taking 5000 D3/day and my...
Been there done that! I'd say it's a cross between depersonalization & derealization- both associated w/anxiety. I bet people w/o anxiety disorders have even experienced it. It's kind of like how we...
I MADE IT! I am FINE! :yeah: I did take a Xanax ON THE INTERSTATE lol (I forgot to take before we left). We are very relaxed & met our new baby. Mom & I are chilling at the hotel now, having a cookie...
So I'm flying to NC from IN shortly L, with my 78 yr old mom. I believe the worst part had to have been driving to the airport lol. I drove. I did excellent in hindsight. A few times during, I had...
Hi Rose- Can you describe your hypo manic episodes? Was just reading about cyclothymic and it said to be diagnosed, hypo manic/depressive episodes have to occur at least 2 years off and on? Thanks...
Hugs to you Rose. Although you're upset with this diagnosis, please remember that you are not your mother and her story is not your story. Back then, there was not the treatment or resources that we...
Sorry about that traumatic experience! That was rude and unprofessional! But! Your symptoms are pretty classic thyroid symptoms. Sooooo many people have them. Frankly, It's important to follow up bc...
Your best bet would be to start with a Psychiatrist. They're specialist medical doctors who's specialty is the brain. They will be able to help you with why it happens & treatment options. Wishing...
Oh yes, been there so I say to you "me too!" Prior to last year, had you ever had panic/anxiety? And YES to anxiety causing every single symptom. That's the bad news. The good news is that it CAN &...
I had a similar experience switching antidepressants. The switch was to Zoloft too. With that being says, Zoloft does work for many people. Don't suffer or do your own doctoring until the 19th. Call...
You just got the best replies ever, they all nailed it! Might I add that while there are chemical imbalances, many of us, I'll speak for myself, have enforced fears and anxiety by not having or...
I too have (had!), Xanax guilt for years. I'm 44 & was first prescribed it when I was 22 (1993) & had my first accute bout of anxiety & depression in college. I took Prozac for 6 months (helped...
Did your dad find a an AD that did work for him? The same thing happened to me w/an AD that worked well & didnt work the 2nd time around. With that being said, your current AD doesn't seem to be...
Yep, I've had it. I had the DP years ago. I'm 44 & will occasionally get a glimpse of it but can quickly & effectively distract from it. The DR was new to me last year during a time of extreme...
Do at least try the tablets. They're in the vitamin section at most pharmacy's. Drink lots of water too. Good luck "moving!" :-)...
Milk of Magnesia is good for constipation. Magnesia = magnesium, lol. Hibee, magnesium in the form of oxide or citrate (pill form), from the drugstore, is what gave me loose stools. I don't have...
Thank for the reply Turtle! Good to see you again. I don't dispute the medication at all. I'd just like to try without it. It's a double edged sword for me bc on one hand, I don't want to rock the...
Andy, it's def worth seeing your GP. Call & make that appt. It doesn't seem this AD is doing its job & there are many others to try or they could even add things like Lamictal to your current AD &...
Omg just try the pills! The oil will absorb through your skin and bypass your gastric system altogether. Im telling all my friends with constipation, just take daily magnesium orally w/a supplement...
Do you take a vitamin D3 supplement? If not you might want to consider it. Vit D deficiency has many symptoms and a lot of ppl aren't even aware. Numbness & tingling, body aches, depression, fatigue,...
Brenda- my friends mother in law had it several years ago after lifelong depression. She is a new person. There was some short term memory loss but I believe it came back & I just saw her in August...
I've heard of it but have never tried it. I hear it is very safe and works well for magnesium supplementing. I just recently started back on Mag after I realized the kind I'd been taking was giving...
Hello friends! I've lurked here off & on since I took a break from the forums earlier in the year and decided to post today. Hibee- thanks for this post. I've had some struggles lately myself after...
Hi friends. I'm not bipolar but was given Lamictal generic (50mg) last Aug '14 to boost an antidepressant (my diagnosis is MDD & GAD). It didn't help so I switched AD's & that started stabilizing my...
Hi old friend. I haven't logged in here for awhile but saw your post & wanted to reply. -make appt w/your doctor & tell them Zoloft isn't working -when have you had blood work done to check thyroid,...
Hi Marj! I still lurk around every now & then & saw your post. I'm so humbled and happy for you. I wish that I had dug as deep as you did at your young age. In the early 90's, I didn't have the...
Sean- I'm sorry to hear you are still struggling. I haven't been active here for a few months. I check posts occasionally & always look to see if you or Hawk have posted. I've been doing better....
Hi everyone! Thanks for thinking about me. I'm actually doing pretty good. I switched Ad's from Pristiq to Viibryd. That was about 8 weeks ago. Viibryd seems to be working! No weird side effects...
You are inspiring Lisa. Showing up is huge & you've done it. I will pray for continued courage for you on this pursuit of health, happiness & peace. You got this friend! Best wishes- Lisa...
Wow! That is wonderful! I'm envious but very proud of your courage!!! And to go alone?! Double proud!!! How's your DP been? Did it pass? Are you still liking your therapist? Way to go!!! Wishing you...