I'm a bipolar and a depressive, also. But I'm not manic or depressed right now. I know, that's shocking. How could that be? Maybe it's because I take an antidepresant (Mirtazapine) and a stablizer...
I'm quite a bitg older than you, however, I had high blood pressure, colesterol and blood sugar, and I would get nice letters from my doctor suggesting exercise, diet and whatnot. After awhile, the...
I think the recent “Let’s reconnect and support each other topic” by Jim of the HW admin was a good idea. One of the ideas to get the conversation going was “What’s something that’s been helpful for...
Just read a story on the net (get pocket.com) which stressed a lot of the things that I’ve read here. The story stated that at least 50 percent of protein should come from vegetable sources, getting...
The appointment with the skin doctor is very good. You said, “For the last couple of years I’ve have pain on that side of the face I’ve attributed to TMJ (although I’ve never been diagnosed).” You...
You say you are having panic attacks. As a bipolar I’ve had them. My psychiatrist put me on Lithium and an anti-depressant and that stopped them immediately. I haven’t had one in over 30 years...
You’ve got my head spinning. It’s in the present and it’s also going back many decades. I have a condition called hyperacusis, which is ringing in the ears from firing the rifle in the National...
For lower back pain, I see my chioproactor. Do you have a chiopractor? I also treat lower back pain with a frozen ice pack that I keep in my freezer. I have three of them in hopes one or more of them...
I have problems with sleep, also. In addition, I have bipolar. I am being treated for bipolar with Mirtazapine antidepressant and Lithium which they tell me is a stablizeer which keeps the...
Can you see a doctor about your sleep apnea? And another doctor about what your diagnois is as far as possible anxiety is concerned and maybe get long term medicine for that which could also help...
In today’s “Panic Attack and Anxiety Disorder“ forum, under the thread titled, “Panic attack triggered by sleep deprivation,” Astronomer wrote: “So, is there an insomnia thread that is active or is...
In the “Depression” forum, under the “Suggestions for Insomnia” thread, page 3 of that, Astronomer wrote today, “Okay, is this the best insomnia thread to revive? If not, please direct me where to...
I've heard the same question on this site and they suggested going to see a psychiatrist. I don't know how you can top that....
I agree Astroman those pre-diabetes medicine numbers were getting pretty high. Again, I would encourage others to see their doctor about what he or she thinks of their blood sugar numbers. Today's...
Another things is, I didn't have any supervisor in my neighborhood to complain to about peopole talking about me. But you do. Consider going to a supervisor, perhaps a female, about this problem....
My blood sugar meter has not been workinig for a month or more because it says E-9. Called my druggist who issues all of that and she says cut it on and off and while she's talking I notice a little...
You have emotions that a lot of people would envy. You say, “I have not gotten the help that I probably need.” Can you see about getting help? As far as rumor, I started my own rumor by asking a...
Lanie: I haven't had a PSA test for colon problems. The two top causes I thought might be responsible for frequent urination was diabetes and age, both of which I have. The last colonoscopy I had was...
Because of my diabetes, I might use the bathroom 6 or 8 times a night. I once read of a summer camp trick where they would put the sleeper's hand in warm water and it would enrouage bathroom use. I...
You say: "No chest pain. I have been on sertraline for quite a few years now. I know it’s only because this has been a very stressful few days but it’s getting the best of my anxiety. sad" webmd.com...
Are you on any medicine for anxiety? I'm on Lithium (stabalizer) and Mirtazapine (anti-depressant) for my bipolar, and if I wasn't on any medicine I would be all over the place because I was before I...
Yeah, Dan. How's it going. Been wondering where you were. I'm having so many problems I can't even begin to list them. Let us know how it's going....
Trina may be going through some tough times, she may not be feeling well, her computer and phone may be shattered. But not her spirit which has survived all of that and has been awakened. That is all...
I looked through the net and under NAMI.org it said about Lamotrigine: “Lamotrigine is a mood stabilizer medication that works in the brain. It is approved for the treatment of bipolar disorder (also...
Have you ever been manic? Have you ever had trauma? As a Bipolar I, I have been manic, and without medicine, my anger can be through the roof. I take Mirtazapine for the depression, and Lithium for...
Lanie, I came across a story on the net that talked about foods that lower our blood sugar and in some cases blood pressure: 1.Tomatoes. Diabetics who ate 1 cup of tomatoes a day had better blood...
You said you were on Zoloft and had this chest reaction and then you slowly and with a doctor's help went off of Zoloft and then everything went OK and then an unusual event caused the chest problems...
Went to my general practitioner about my blood sugar and he gave me a test which showed my AIC had dropped from 6.9 to 6.1 in the last few months. I’m thinking, wonder what caused that improvement? I...
I would suggest you keep your appointment and tell us what the doctor said....
I've been there, only about 6 months ago. It was a place on my forehead that had been there because 4 years ago my skin doctor removed a place there and it left some sort of mark. She was retiring...
Mayoclinic.org says, "Treatment for chronic constipation depends in part on the underlying cause. However, in some cases, a cause is never found." It's good that you had a colonoscopy 2 years ago....
You're having trouble calling on the phone. I’ve have that to a certain degree. I once postponed calling someone for probably 5 years or more. I tried to analyze that and I believe it was because I'm...
Yeah, so I’m reading a Depression post yesterday titled “Can’t sleep…strange dreams” And I get down to about the 10th entry and lo and behold it’s by Trina. It says, “ I take melatonin. Can't had...
Yeah, but where is Trina? Trina, Moderator - Depression "...when the gift of sight is cause enough for jubilation." Billy Collins-poem. HIGH DX: RevrsTNA Cmplx Migraines:C-PTSD MDD I looked for her...
At the first of this month of March, I quit eating cold oat cereal as a midnight snack and just ate the fruit and milk. I had already recently quit eating wheat crackers and cheese for lunch. It...
Akhi: You keep referring to “mental confusion.” It was a term I had never heard of but I looked on the net and now I see what you are talking about. Webmd.com says: “Sudden confusion, sometimes...
I don’t know what your reasoning is but I was stuck in a situation where I looked at medicine as the enemy. It wasn’t my choice. And my brain went through a lot of turmoil because of it. I’ve read...
I am Bipolar and have had panic attacks. You say: “Post 3 yrs of therapy and medication was completely cured (of panic attacks). Once I realized that symptoms are anxiety related and they have no...
pvct: You said hip replacement surgery was rescheduled for Feb. 14. How did that go?...
I had that problem for a long time then they all died off. Naturally of course. I had that with my older sister, older brother and my mother. My brother and sister may still be around but I don't...
You say: "No I have not (eaten any leftovers). I’m a teacher and sooo much is going around school right now between the flu & norovirus. 😭 I just feel like my anxiety is making it worse by worrying...
You say: "I woke up this morning vomiting and diarrhea...." It sounds like your body is trying to reject something and is using every means possible. Mayoclinic.org says: "The most common way to...
I do have back pain. On my chiropractor’s chart of 12 pictures showing deteriorating back problems, my chio said mine was the worst. I go to the chio about once every week or two. To get in and out...
You said: "went to preop tests today..so far all labs came back okay…EKG was good enough for the preop nurse..MRSA test came back negative..but the anxiety attack (anticipation I think) was whacking...
pvct: Good to know the tests are turning out OK for the Feb. 14 procedure. I learned to play folk guitar when I had a roommate who played the guitar. At that time folk music was in style, so I would...
You said the hip replacement surgery was due on Nov. 8. How did that go? For a chest situation, I often use a heating pad which expands the blood vessels and puts less stress on the heart, is what I...
As a bipolar, my offerings from reading the net are: You say you are 53 and have "bad anxiety caused by stress as hubby been unwell … " And "since the anxiety started I’ve had burning in my chest &...
It was good that you got a psychiatrist and have an appt. for Feb. 15. You said you have been taking Wellbutrin which net says is an anti-depressant. Your new health care provider wants to add...
You say, "is the staying at home helping you or going to office makes u feel better? does going outdoors help u besides the medication" I think that is a very good question, and as for my views on...
As a bipolar, I take Mirtazapine anti-depressant (7.5 mg) and Lithium (600 mg) stabilizer which keeps the antidepressant from throwing me into mania. These meds from my psychiatrist keep me level...