Sounds like a sinus thing to me especially if it’s tender to the touch. Sinusitis (due to allergy season) is really common this time of year! Especially since you had some white stuff under your eye....
Not doing too well, unfortunately. Feel like I’m just constantly on edge 😩...
Tim Tam, I am so beyond grateful for the medical staff. That was the one thing that kept me going. Rrakkma, Thank you for your comforting words. The watch and wait period is always the hardest! And...
I learned a valuable lesson yesterday, and that is to not chop wood in sandals. Within 5 minutes of getting to a campsite eight friends, I wanted to try a buddy’s new axe, and long story short,...
Hey Rrakkma, This says “allergies” to me. Obviously not a doctor, but sometimes I deal with similar sensations. The more I think about them the more I flip 😬. I’m sure this will pass in no time 💕...
Rrakkma, My doctor said the same thing! Literally "you are just .4 decimals away from the normal range, with all other values being great, so just go on and live your life and I'll see you next...
Thanks, Tim and Hibee. I'm trying to put my coping skills to good use and stay as distracted as possible. It helps having a safe place to come vent. Thank you both for your responses....
I posted a couple weeks ago about my low WBC (was only very mildly low by .4 outside the normal range). I had a follow up Zoom call with the doctor and she was completely un-phased by it and does not...
Hi all, I typically hang out on the Anxiety/ Panic Forum but had a few questions. My anxiety has been at an all time high the past 2 weeks and I've noticed a terrible flare up of IBS-D and acne. Food...
Thanks, Getting By. I spoke to a doctor today and he said that vitamin deficiencies were likely the cause of everything and to just start supplementing and to re-test in a couple of months. I ordered...
Rrakkma, Thank you! I was wondering if vitamin d maybe had something to do. Doctor suggested I start supplementing so we’ll see if that helps. Hibee, Thank you for your support. I will keep you all...
Thanks HT. Rationally, I can talk myself into knowing I’ll be ok. But the anxiety is just exhausting. Thank you for the support <3...
Hi HW Fam, It's been a while. A long while! I hope you all are doing well and hanging in there as much as you can during these weird, weird times. Our state has announced that shelter-in-place will...
Hi there, It’s been a while and I wanted to check in and say hello and wish you all well. You are all in my thoughts, prayers and well wishes daily! I just wanted to come here to vent because I am...
Hi Hibee, Thank you for responding! You're totally right- better to know, than to not....
Hi HW Family, It’s been a while! I hope you all are doing well and are staying as anxiety free as possible. I think of you all so often, but life has been so busy for my wife and I that its hard to...
Hibee, Thanks for your warm wishes. My dad is okay now and is on and off working an AA program. One day at a time as they say. Whoever 'they' is! MG, Best of luck to you in your new city! Something...
Hi HW Family, It has been a while (to say the very least!) and I wanted to check in and say hello. Please know I think about you all often and send prayers and healing wishes to you all. So much has...
Hibee, Great to hear from you. It's comforting to know you understand the gutting feeling of losing your family home. Did you do anything to make it easier? Thanks for your help as always....
John, I'm extremely sensitive to noise and sound, and vibrations (if that's even a thing?). I think it comes with the anxiety, as our nervous systems are already always on high alert. Definitely...
Hi HW Family, I haven't been around much- mostly because I'm getting married in two months and I've been able to pour myself totally into planning. A quick anxiety update: I'm still going to...
Hi GG, I take anti depressants (Zoloft) as well as microdosing CBD at night to help with sleep, pain, and general end of day stresses and anxieties. The one I use is by Charlotte's Web (Mint Choc...
Hi all, Hope everyone has been doing well! It's been a while since I've been on here, primarily because I've been so busy and have been trying really hard to do distraction-based work to help my...
Phil, Gotcha, thanks for clarifying. Again, definitely worth it just to see if it helps. Having as many tools in the toolbox is key to recovery. With TMS, are you having to go every single day? I've...
Philly, I'd ask your TMS doctor if it can be done in conjunction with neurofeedback. I think they work similarly, but neurofeedback treats more of a broad range of conditions (ocd, anxiety, ptsd,...
Update on Neurofeedback: I've been to 8 sessions now, and the doctor has pushed me back to once a week as opposed to twice a week because my response to it has been really good. Positives I've...
Hi All, This is going to be a long one, so forgive me ahead of time. I've posted here a few times before but mostly am in the anxiety/panic forum.I have finally gotten to the root of where my...
Megan, Let us know how all of the appointments go for your partner. We will keep her and you in our prayers....
Megan, I agree with SC, in that this stuff isn't meant to be kept inside. Let it out however you can. If you struggle with finding what exactly to write about, I find these prompts help me. They...
Hi Cattia, Like you, my depersonalization got really bad stopping Sertraline. I purchased the DP manual and found it helpful, although it’s a constant practice and needs to be implemented daily and...
Megan, Please know that we are here in support. Praying for as much peace as possible in this very difficult time. Keep checking in with us, and let us know how everything goes with your appointment....
You are certainly not alone in this. DP is one of my most triggering symptoms of anxiety, but as the DP Manual states, it is just a symptom of anxiety. That's it. It cannot exist on its own. Are you...
HT, Lots and lots going on, both mentally and physically. I know the feeling in living in organized chaos, yet it being completely unorganized mentally. Sending my best wishes to you and your family....
Hi Mel, So sorry about your setback, and also your sinuses! No fun at all. My aunt has had a lot of success on Wellbutrin, and she's been on it for many, many years with no poop-out effect either...
Bhorvat, I really recommend looking up the DP Manual by Shaun O'Connor. He has helped me with my DP tremendously and his insight is so comforting. Definitely ,definitely check this out....
Caffeine in general isn't good for someone who experiences anxiety. Try switching to decaf for a bit until you're feeling better then slowly integrate caffeine back in....
Thank you for all of the support, guys <3. So appreciated. I raised my dose today by a little bit (12.5mg to 18.75mg). I think slow and very steady will be key to avoid any s/e's. If this helps any...
I made the decision today, after being back and forth for so long, that I need to reinstate my Zoloft to a therapeutic level and stabilize, before continuing to withdrawal. Even though I've made this...
B, Aside from the dreams, do you feel that the Zoloft helps your depersonalization?...
Hi B, Grounding techniques work really well for spaced out feelings/ feeling drunk or high. You can look around the room and identify the colors of five things, then name 5 things you hear, then five...
Hi HW Family, Here is a little update from this week's neurofeedback sessions. I did 2, and will stay at 2x/week for 10 sessions and then spread them out as my central nervous system begins to...
I think work, and staying involved socially is the best coping skill for Depersonalization. It serves as a distraction which has been said to be one of the most important things when dealing with...
Thank you all so much for you responses. Today is a bit better. I am in semi-constant contact with my psychiatrist who has been very supportive. He thinks everything will level out and I can continue...
Hello, Normally I am in the anxiety/panic forum, but feel like this particular subgroup would be a good outlet for some current issues I am facing. I've struggled with depression and anxiety for over...
Bhorvat, Are you taking any medication for anxiety at the moment? Sometimes medications themselves can cause depersonalization even though they’re meant to help. I know it’s hard to even begin to...
Hi Bhorvat, I struggle with DP. it’s one of my most prominent anxiety symptoms. Happy to discuss this with you! Is your DP recent; or have you been battling for a while? Please know depersonalization...
Thanks for the update! Best wishes to you and your family. Enjoy your day!...
Today's session was the second in a series of 15! After my first, the effects gradually wore off over the course of the three day lapse between appointments. The doc said this was normal, and the...
Mel, My email is in my profile. Feel free to send me a message :) Hugs!...
Hi all, As promised here is my experience with my very first neurofeedback session today. Long story short, direct neurofeedback is small imperceptible signals sent to your brain via little...