A big barrel of 'meh'
Nov. 21st, 2011 09:01 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
Ugh, so this depression/anxiety/SAD thing is kicking my butt. I've also had annoying symptoms for a while which seem to point towards IBS, which is often tied in with stress, depression and anxiety, although it could be a food intolerance too. Anyways, I'm going to the doctor in a couple of hours and I'm going to ask her for three things:
- A test for celiacs/gluten intolerance and other physical digestive problems to rule out certain causes of IBS symptoms
- A blood test to screen for a thyroid problem, in case the anxiety stems from there
- A referral to a mental health professional to see whether CBT or a similar therapy might help
I figure if I attack this thing from all angles, I'll get to the root of it somehow. It's just been going on for far too long and it's seriously cramping my style. I have so many things that I want and need to do, but I just have no motivation or interest for when I'm feeling so crappy and sick 90% of the time.
So, here's hoping for some progress from here.
- A test for celiacs/gluten intolerance and other physical digestive problems to rule out certain causes of IBS symptoms
- A blood test to screen for a thyroid problem, in case the anxiety stems from there
- A referral to a mental health professional to see whether CBT or a similar therapy might help
I figure if I attack this thing from all angles, I'll get to the root of it somehow. It's just been going on for far too long and it's seriously cramping my style. I have so many things that I want and need to do, but I just have no motivation or interest for when I'm feeling so crappy and sick 90% of the time.
So, here's hoping for some progress from here.
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Date: 2011-11-21 11:52 am (UTC)Seems like without Jei, things kinda crumbled~no subject
Date: 2011-11-21 02:07 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-11-21 04:22 pm (UTC)The winter depression thing? Gotcha'
Depressed but not as bad as you for other reasons entirelyno subject
Date: 2011-11-22 09:39 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2011-11-22 09:41 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-12-02 12:45 pm (UTC)And say, you need anything to read?
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Date: 2011-11-24 10:43 am (UTC)I hope you'll find the answers you seek and the treatment you need!
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Date: 2011-11-24 12:19 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-11-24 12:57 pm (UTC)Fortunately, having blood drawn isn't as painful as some injections (there's no awful, stingy, burning sensation for one thing!), so that's good. I don't mind it (and I'm not exactly known for my love of needles or anything), so I hope it's just as relatively painless for you! x3
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Date: 2011-11-24 01:04 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-11-24 01:06 pm (UTC)Ooh, yes, the strap isn't a lot of fun. Sorry about that! ^^;
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Date: 2011-11-26 06:18 pm (UTC)