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ann55375
ann55375

after many attempts, being now told by psychiatrist he has tried so many anti deps and i am intolerant to them all, including cbt. he says i just need to live with what i have and use my own skills to deal with problem. he has given me diazepam for anxiety and thats it. feel a bit short changed but can see why hes come to this conclusion. i wake each day down and with nightmares, then can be a bit better by teatime. has anyone had a similar experience?

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  • vanessastar
    vanessastar ann55375

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    Have you tried TMS? or BIO IDENTICAL HORMONES? they saved my life. I am 42.

    • ann55375
      ann55375 vanessastar

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      not yet but im very interested in TMS can you give me info on experience? how do i access bio identical hormones.

  • sam18386
    sam18386 ann55375

    Posted

    cbt isn't good for everyone. have you asked about support for ptsd? i only ask because this is often missed and is a common problem for people who have depression and is so easily missed! ask for blood tests for.b12, folates, iron and MAGNESIUM. these are often low in depressed people. mine is caused by undiagnosed coeliac disease. push for some tests. you never know what you may found out it could be fixable and easily.

    • vanessastar
      vanessastar sam18386

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      TRUTH. we need vitamin B 12 or complex. also i get B-12 shots. I TAKe OMEGA3 and EPA AND DHA.

      Magnesium is very important.

      TMS is easy and was good for me. BUT BIO-Identical hormones i went to DR. GROSSMAN here in IRVINE. where I currently live . I am on testosterone and progesterone. and in 7 days i felt the difference. I AM happy about lige and feel likd myself again. I AM also taking long brisk walks. No more crying and excessive sleeping.

    • ann55375
      ann55375 vanessastar

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      i assume you live in usa? i will ask my dr here in uk about these supplements. i am now having irritable bladder without a uti and wonder if its related .

    • sam18386
      sam18386 vanessastar

      Posted

      thanks for the advice, i am going to push for the right treatment now. just discovered this is coeliac disesse. no wonder i've felt so pants! i will now make sure i get what i need considering it has been so wrong for the 12;years they have misdiagnosed with ibs. this is malnourishment!

    • vanessastar
      vanessastar ann55375

      Posted

      yes ANN I live in USA. IS this site only for people who live in the UK?

    • ann55375
      ann55375 vanessastar

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      no, its for everyone, its just there seems to be a difference in the way we get treatment in each country for certain conditions. i have asked gp here for blood tests, she says thyroid already done but will do a vit d3 and a magnesium one. it is 50 miles to the TMS clinic, so not so easy for me. my dr was sceptical it would work, do you think many people get help from it? would it be practical to travel that far every day after it or does it make you feel sick?

  • Tez22
    Tez22 ann55375

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    anne i wake up screaming with night terrors and just about in the same boat as you.the drs just give up been on every antidepressants done enough cbt and just been discharged again .the one last thing im hoping for is ect slthough just been told its not suitable for me ,i have researched it and seen it transform peoples lives whilst in hospital so im having one last attempt and writing to the actual dr who does it in my area and going to beg him to let me have the great ment if not i give up as not living a life just existing and had enough .

    • ann55375
      ann55375 Tez22

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      i completely understand what you say. it is so hard when psych tells you you do not warrant a treatment and you know in yourself you are not right. they dont seem to comprehend our problem. i am also told there is nothing except anxiety yet i wake groaning every morning early, sleep is bad. the only thing saving me at moment is diazepam and thats not a good thing. i wonder if ect is my last resort, let me know how you get on

  • prabh07037
    prabh07037 ann55375

    Posted

    Possible causes include a combination of biological, psychological and social sources of distress. Increasingly, research suggests that these factors may cause changes in brain function, including altered activity of certain neural circuits in the brain.

    The persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest that characterises major depression can lead to a range of behavioural and physical symptoms. These may include changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily behaviour or self-esteem. Depression can also be associated with thoughts of suicide.

    The mainstay of treatment is usually medication, talk therapy or a combination of the two. Increasingly, research suggests that these treatments may normalise brain changes associate

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  • steven29388
    steven29388 ann55375

    Posted

    A intellectual fitness ailment characterized by means of constantly depressed mood or loss of hobby in sports, inflicting good sized impairment in day by day lifestyles..

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