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Shelly1963
16-11-12, 13:26
I have OCD (had a storage unit 20' x 20' full of mint books, magazines).
I also write about every minute of every day of my life.
I can't stop stealing and it's never anything I want or need.

I have phobias, that consume my life, so I am bordering on being agoraphobic.
I fear needles, blood, interlocking forks, strangers, people coughing or sneezing and germs.

I suffer panic attacks if must go out in public.
The anxiety I feel makes me feel trapped and 90% of the time I cry.
But the other 10% I become so fearful, I am aggressive.
Due to my OCD issue of stealing, I also fear going outside.

I have been diagnosed as bipolar.
But I get so down, I can't cheer up and become suicidal.

I see my doctor every two weeks.
And my shrink every 2 months.

My loving husband, has been through alot with me.
We even separated for a year, as he couldn't understand me.
We reconciled 7 months ago.

I have been on Paxil for 5 years, at 40 mg daily.
Also Lorazepam for 1 year, at 1 mg daily.
And Divalproex for 1 year, at 750 mg daily.

I can't help but feel, I am NOT getting better.
I have had many changes to my meds this year too.

I've read every self-help book available.
But due to my many issues, nothing seems to quite cover me.

I sleep about 16 hours per day.
And when I am awake I feel confused, forgetful, sleepy and lacking energy.
My diet is fine.
But I am too exhausted from simple household tasks to exercize.

Anyone with any ideas about what meds might help me, please reply.

So tired of being tired.
Thanks.

Shelly