mister_zed
25-04-14, 15:30
Hi. I have had problems with depression, anxiety & OCD all of my life.
I am aware that my condition is getting worse as I am getting older (I’m now 44) despite my expanding knowledge of the problem.
I have tried many medications, and I’ve tried coming off them I have tried many ‘talking’ therapies, CBT, Image Guided Relaxation, Mindfulness.
I’ve quit drinking alcohol, I have a varied diet, quite Mediterranean, lots of fish, I also make a point of eating, brown rice, beans, banana’s, foods that promote health & well-being. Even very dark chocolate, which is supposed to be good for you, I find it it’s so bitter though.
I avoid tea and coffee, I drink red bush and also peppermint tea, sweetened with honey.
I am fairly active; I walk a couple of miles to my parents’ house a few times a week. Occasionally I use my cross trainer.
My one vice I can’t shake at the moment is smoking 2 or 3 cigarettes per day, though there have been times when I have not smoked for months.
I wake every morning with a misplaced fear, my stomach in a knot, I am tired all day, all I want to do is sleep, I have to force myself to try and do the things that I used to enjoy, let alone household chores. Even when I do, let’s say, clean the kitchen, do some washing, walk the dog, I feel no better. I remain, anxious, depressed and tired.
I say the above fear is misplaced as I am fortunate enough to have few material problems that occupy my mind, life’s usual grinds, but my wife, teenage children, family and friends support me, I have no debts or people chasing me, my ruminations are usually a nonsense by-product of the OCD.
Has anyone had physical problems that have contributed to their panic and anxiety problems, such as:
Underactive thyroid gland, I tick the boxes..
• depression
• being sensitive to the cold
• dry skin and hair
• muscle aches
Also overactive adrenal glands can cause stress and anxiety.
I have made an appointment with my GP, he has omitted the above before, maybe I’ll’ get a second opinion.., anyone have anything else or have ideas or experience with similar problems, worth a mention..
Mr Z
I am aware that my condition is getting worse as I am getting older (I’m now 44) despite my expanding knowledge of the problem.
I have tried many medications, and I’ve tried coming off them I have tried many ‘talking’ therapies, CBT, Image Guided Relaxation, Mindfulness.
I’ve quit drinking alcohol, I have a varied diet, quite Mediterranean, lots of fish, I also make a point of eating, brown rice, beans, banana’s, foods that promote health & well-being. Even very dark chocolate, which is supposed to be good for you, I find it it’s so bitter though.
I avoid tea and coffee, I drink red bush and also peppermint tea, sweetened with honey.
I am fairly active; I walk a couple of miles to my parents’ house a few times a week. Occasionally I use my cross trainer.
My one vice I can’t shake at the moment is smoking 2 or 3 cigarettes per day, though there have been times when I have not smoked for months.
I wake every morning with a misplaced fear, my stomach in a knot, I am tired all day, all I want to do is sleep, I have to force myself to try and do the things that I used to enjoy, let alone household chores. Even when I do, let’s say, clean the kitchen, do some washing, walk the dog, I feel no better. I remain, anxious, depressed and tired.
I say the above fear is misplaced as I am fortunate enough to have few material problems that occupy my mind, life’s usual grinds, but my wife, teenage children, family and friends support me, I have no debts or people chasing me, my ruminations are usually a nonsense by-product of the OCD.
Has anyone had physical problems that have contributed to their panic and anxiety problems, such as:
Underactive thyroid gland, I tick the boxes..
• depression
• being sensitive to the cold
• dry skin and hair
• muscle aches
Also overactive adrenal glands can cause stress and anxiety.
I have made an appointment with my GP, he has omitted the above before, maybe I’ll’ get a second opinion.., anyone have anything else or have ideas or experience with similar problems, worth a mention..
Mr Z