A big barrel of 'meh'

[flyboy_fox]

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.

Comments

[kalium-kx.livejournal.com]

Ganbatte~

Seems like without Jei, things kinda crumbled~

[flyboy-fox.livejournal.com]

It happens regardless of whether Jei's around or not, unfortunately. It was just as bad last year when we were living together. I went on medication that time, but this time I really really want to find the root cause and try to eliminate the problem altogether.

[kalium-kx.livejournal.com]

*taps forehead*

The winter depression thing? Gotcha'

Depressed but not as bad as you for other reasons entirely

[flyboy-fox.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear that. I hope that whatever ails you improves soon!

[way-past-cool.livejournal.com]

I really hope they'll be able to give you some answers... No one should have to go through whatyou go through every winter, it's no way to live! I love you so much.. Here's hoping for some progress indeed.

[flyboy-fox.livejournal.com]

Tankuu shmoo! So good to hear from vuu... I'm sorry that I haven't exactly been around but I'm here and I love you and we'll talk soon I promise. I'll let you know how it goes at the doctor later.

[eileanach.livejournal.com]

Ugh, S.A.D is no fun at all and I am so sorry you are going through all of this nonsense, I am really hoping the doctor gave you some answers or at least pointed you in the right direction to get you feeling a little better.

[flyboy-fox.livejournal.com]

I didn't get as much info as I'd hoped, but I got a few good leads to progress from, so here's hoping! (:

[alycus.livejournal.com]

I wish I could give some advice. But being from a tropical country I 've never even heard of SAD until you mentioned it, so yeah. Hope you be okay.

[flyboy-fox.livejournal.com]

I hope to move to somewhere a little more tropical myself, someday XD And thanks (:

[alycus.livejournal.com]

Hey, you alright now? What the doctor say?

And say, you need anything to read?

[inkedfeathers.livejournal.com]

Ooh, I hope you don't have a thyroid problem! Those are common in my family and tend to be pretty rubbish.

I hope you'll find the answers you seek and the treatment you need!

[flyboy-fox.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Bird (: I'll be getting bloods taken tomorrow (fun!), so hopefully I'll know in a week or so if there's a physical problem like a thyroid issue.

[ashensorrow.livejournal.com]

Alright, good luck!

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

[flyboy-fox.livejournal.com]

I actually don't mind the pain, that's just a brief sting. The part I hate is the tight strap around my arm and having to clench and open my fist repeatedly to keep the blood flowing. Just feels weird, man ):

[ashensorrow.livejournal.com]

Right! ^^

Ooh, yes, the strap isn't a lot of fun. Sorry about that! ^^;

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