Hey people. have struggled and mostly controlled depression/anxiety for many years. It's always in the background but have used exercise, routine, distraction etc to get thru. Despite several hospitalisations and follow up with psychiatrists I have never done well on any anti-d's. I also have hashimoto's (hypothyroid) and initially had some success with armour thyroid. For the past week i have slowly begun a crash which is now beyond anything I have experienced before. Whilst the main symptoms are extreme depression , anxiety/ agitation+++ and debilitating fatigue, I somehow feel it is related to adrenal fatigue. I have been to a Gp who couldn't get me out of the office quick enough. i have a appt with my thyroid specialist tomorrow which I only got by pleading. Point is ...I am struggling to get through each minute and just feel like I can't make it through. Desperate for relief but don't know where to turn or what to do
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Your symptoms are very similar to mine. After harassing the psychiatrist about these feelings, his first reactions was Thyroids. But the tests all indicated no problems there. Still extremely fatigued and easily agitated. So, just wanted to say that I agree that you need to have your thyroid tested, and that I'll be interested in the outcome of your tests.
Thanks for the replies,its nice to know people care and listen. The symptoms seem to subside a little at night but return with gusto in the morning and throughout the day. Have an appt with the specialist this morning so hoping for some answers
Hey hideaway. the tests are notoriously unrelable. I have had some success by seeking a more lateral thinking doctor. Unfortunately, i didn't follow up properly and (confirmed today via doc) i have crashed the thyroid and adrenals. My habit of keeping depression/anxiety at bay by working/exercising/caffeinating excessively and ignoring my health has bit me hard. Thankfully, today the symptoms have diminished enough to see through the fog. Start several new meds tmorrow to bump up the adrenals and thyroid. Here's hoping
Hi people Confused about what to do right now. I have had depression and anxiety for many years with several hospitalisations and numerous anti-d's. None of which have worked. I am generally functional, albeit at a limited capacity. However, right now I am desperately unwell with depression/anxiety and sleeplessness +++. I am at the point where ending it all seems the only 'rational option'. Words don't do justice to the torture which is my waking moments. My story is complicated by the fact that I work in the mental health field as a registered nurse. Very few people are aware of my struggle currently as I have been able to mask it in the past. I am also treated for thyroid issues which helps to 'excuse' some of my behaviour. I have a supportive and tolerant partner and a distant friend who I can confide in. These are the two people along with my father who prevent me from suicide. But I just dont know how long I can endure this torture and I dont know what to do next
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