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

[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!