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

[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! ^^;