What the F to do?

Question

multiple anxiety disorders and depression. Alcohol seems to be the only solution but its only temporary and its unhealthy and im a hypercondriac. Therapy doesn't work, meds didnt work much in the past plus im afraid of them. But theres no solution is there? Everything is just meant to prolong this realization by providing false hope?

Answer 1

I would answer this but you wouldn't believe me if I told you.

Answer 2

Number one:
Stop drinking alcohol and stay away from all recreational drugs! You already have a chemical imbalance - these crutches are doing you no favours. Besides, alcohol adversely affects the benefits you could be getting from any prescription medication that you have been on.

Number two:
Find a Naturopathic Doctor that can help you deal with your issues nutritionally and naturally. An ND will be able to recommend nutritional complements and herbs that can safely and effectively balance the hormones and chemicals causing your problems.

Number three:
While you are looking for professional help, start taking fish oil daily. Ask your local health food store or pharmacy to recommend a fish body oil that has a higher EPA to DHA ratio. (Omega Joy by Greens + is just one example). Fish oils thin the blood so be aware of this should you have clotting issues, or be on medication for blood/heart issues - talk to your doctor/pharmacist.

To help control anxiety I have found that Bach's Rescue Remedy is amazing. It comes in dropper form or a spray. You can take it when you feel anxious or take it prophylactically throughout the day. Again, found at health food stores and some pharmacies.

Number four:
Surround yourself with those who are supportive of you. Change therapists, it could be a personality/philosophy conflict with your previous therapist that makes you feel like it is not working. Therapy can work - you just need to find the right therapist.

Try meditation. Reflection of self, patterns, etc... may be helpful - especially with the right therapist!

Number five:
Simplify your life. Choose to do the things that make you feel happy - even if it is bucking the dog-eat-dog, keeping-up-with-the-Joneses world that we are surrounded by. The universe provides for those who follow their own path - I've seen it firsthand.

Best of luck - you deserve to be happy!

Answer 3

I have multiple anxiety disorders and bi-polor disorder too, so I know where you are coming from. Alcohol isn't the answer, what you need is a good shrink that will listen to you and give you the correct meds that will work for you. There may be a trial and error time with the meds and even the shrink but it is worth it if you want to relief some of you anxiety.

Answer 4

I semi-understand where your coming from, I, myself, have anxiety disorders and depression. My mother is the hypochondriac though, surprisingly. Until she found out she had Celiac Disease (for real). Celiac Disease is where villi- (little hairs inside the lining of your esophagus that filter nutrients throughout your body)-dies as a result of digesting a protein called 'gluten'. Gluten is found in wheat, rye, barley, and oats. I could go on and on, but in short, if your having mood swings and other personality problems and nothing else seems to help, you should maybe try going gluten free (for life, if it ends up working for you) and then taking medication for your psychological needs. The medication will have a better chance to work because your villi will be better able to filter it to the bloodstream.

Answer 5

What makes you think that such a complicated problem could be fixed easily? So -- your not afraid of alcohol which is responsible for more deaths than aids or cancer, but you are afraid of meds which worked? 'does not compute' dude. Think it through. See another doc. And another. and another... keep working at this until you get the relief you need.

Answer 6

Anxiety disorders and depressive disorders are complex conditions with numerous potential underlying biochemical causes. Treatment will only be effective when it addresses the underlying cause(s).

I would like to suggest an excellent book that can educate you and guide you through this complex maze. The book is written by Sherry Rogers, M.D. Dr. Rogers has over 35 years of clinical experience, is the author of numerous books and medical research papers, and she teaches hundreds of medical doctors at professional symposiums. Her specialties include environmental medicine and nutritional biochemistry - these are the primary areas involved in affective brain disorders.

The book is called: "Depression Cured At Last". This book is written for the lay-person, but it is packed with over 700 scientific references to support her recommendations (700 scientific papers your doctors have probably NOT read!). This is a large book, but easy to read and understand. I highly recommend it.

A few areas she discusses that are COMMON contributors to affective disorders, but rarely evaluated by most doctors, include:

1) Heavy metal toxicities (mercury, lead, cadmium, etc.)

2) Nutritional imbalances such as common deficiencies of certain vitamins and minerals (e.g. B12, folate, copper, zinc, and magnesium) and common inbalances in essential fatty acids (too much omega-6's and too little omega-3's), etc.

3) Chronic sources of inflammation (e.g. chronic low-grade infections as occurs in root canals, post-dental extractions, etc.)

4) Intestinal dysfunction (e.g. leaky gut syndrome from use of NSAIDs, antibiotics, etc.)

5) Intestinal dysbiosis (an imbalance in the normal microflora living in the gut as a result of use of antibiotics, use of antacids, junk-food diets, etc.). Overgrowth of pathogenic organisms can lead to release of toxins that are damaging to brain function and they can even transmigrate into the body through a 'leaky gut'.

6) Chemical toxicities.

The book is available at Amazon.com or from the publisher at 1-800-846-6687.

Best wishes and good luck.

Answer 7

awwww, don't give up! i can't blame you for being afraid of meds, i think they often help people do things they can overcome themselves anyway. alcohol is not a solution, and you are right about. i don't know if your an alcoholic, but if you are try to stop, go to AA meetings, rehab, whatever it takes. try to make yourself think positive, and try to remember God is always there for you. you could find a church to go to, with people who will help you and encourage you. just keep trying to look on the bright side, and remember you can get through this, if not for yourself for your family and the people close to you.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!

Answer 8

Gee, your soul's bleeding buddy. I feel for you. Don't worry, there are people who care and love in this world. Don't take it so bad. You'll be allright.
I'm sending you "it'll be allright" thoughts.

Answer 9

A hypocondriac who's afriad to take pills, get thyself to a shrink...