Hello ASAPM, can a host of physical ailments = anxiety?
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Wow, thanks guys. Super helpful, and much much appreciated. Happy holidays Marie — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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Hi. From my experience, I can say that a host of physical symptoms can be
related to an anxiety disorder. You should definitely look into it. Best wishes! -z-
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Greetings all. I am interested in your layperson’s diagnostic opinions, as I find experience much more helpful than clinical analysis in some areas. For 6 years I’ve had health issues and untold diagnostics. What I DON’T have is diabetes, a spinal leak, a heart problem, adrenal insuffiency, thryoid disease, b-12 deficiency, rheumatoid arthritis, lyme disease, or sleep apnea… the list goes on. What I DO feel nearly every day is extremely "yucky" when I wake up — dizzy, a bit nauseated, and working on a whopper of a headache. Sometimes I can avoid the headache but any activity where I move around a lot or have to rush around to get ready = banger of a headache. I’ve been diagnosed with migraines over the years but the triptans only sort of work and the preventives only sort of work. It ALWAYS comes back. Add to this that I *never* *ever* sleep soundly and always have tortured dreams (you know, where you’re supposed to be getting something done for work but can’t find the right stuff to do it, or your car brakes won’t work, or you run into your ex, or you’re working on that proposal for work you’re not done with). The only truly good sleep I’ve had in YEARS is medicated — like after a spinal proceudre at the hospital where I got Ativan or after an MRI where they give you Versed via IV. Ahhhhh. I looked up the symptoms of GAD yesterday because both my father and I have these "tortured dreams" all the time and I was AMAZED at how many of the GAD symptoms sound like my mysterious ailment. Not only irritability and headaches but also having to pee all the time!! (Who knew?!) And I *do* worry about stuff a lot — I have three part time jobs and am incapable of not overcommitting myself and I’m always stressed about finishing this project or that project, but then I feel SO HORRIBLE during the day, headachey, nauseated, and unable to concentrate, that I just get further behind at work. And sometimes the SMALLEST thing will irritate the crud out of me. So… what do you guys think? Could this be General Anxiety Disorder? I’ve been searching so long for a purely physical (non- neurochemical) answer I never thought to connect the symptoms to my "normal personality". Would love your feedback, thanks so much for your time and patience, Marie
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<gently snipped :: And I *do* worry about stuff a lot — I have three part time ::jobs and am incapable of not overcommitting myself and I’m always ::stressed about finishing this project or that project, but then I feel ::SO HORRIBLE during the day, headachey, nauseated, and unable to ::concentrate, that I just get further behind at work. And sometimes ::the SMALLEST thing will irritate the crud out of me. Dear Marie, Welcome to ASAPM!! Yes, physical ailments can be anxiety related. It’s quite common for people with an anxiety disorder to think they are actually suffering from some sort of physical disorder. From your description it does sound like you may have an anxiety disorder. Since it seems you have ruled out psych doctor and/or psychologist. They are the ones that can diagnosis you for sure. You don’t have to suffer like this anymore. This are effective treatments for anxiety disorders. Here is some info on GAD including some self-tests. http://panicdisorder.about.com/od/gadbasics/a/quizgad.htm http://panicdisorder.about.com/od/gad/Generalized_Anxiety_Disorder.htm http://gad.about.com/ http://gad.about.com/od/symptoms/a/dsmiv.htm Good luck! Jackie ~*~"Strange, isn’t it? "Each man’s life touches so many other lives, and when he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?"~*~ ~ Clarence ~ George Bailey’s Guardian Angel from the film, "It’s a Wonderful Life" — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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Greetings all. I am interested in your layperson’s diagnostic opinions, as I find experience much more helpful than clinical analysis in some areas. For 6 years I’ve had health issues and untold diagnostics. What I DON’T have is diabetes, a spinal leak, a heart problem, adrenal insuffiency, thryoid disease, b-12 deficiency, rheumatoid arthritis, lyme disease, or sleep apnea… the list goes on. What I DO feel nearly every day is extremely "yucky" when I wake up — dizzy, a bit nauseated, and working on a whopper of a headache. Sometimes I can avoid the headache but any activity where I move around a lot or have to rush around to get ready = banger of a headache. I’ve been diagnosed with migraines over the years but the triptans only sort of work and the preventives only sort of work. It ALWAYS comes back. Add to this that I *never* *ever* sleep soundly and always have tortured dreams (you know, where you’re supposed to be getting something done for work but can’t find the right stuff to do it, or your car brakes won’t work, or you run into your ex, or you’re working on that proposal for work you’re not done with). The only truly good sleep I’ve had in YEARS is medicated — like after a spinal proceudre at the hospital where I got Ativan or after an MRI where they give you Versed via IV. Ahhhhh. I looked up the symptoms of GAD yesterday because both my father and I have these "tortured dreams" all the time and I was AMAZED at how many of the GAD symptoms sound like my mysterious ailment. Not only irritability and headaches but also having to pee all the time!! (Who knew?!) And I *do* worry about stuff a lot — I have three part time jobs and am incapable of not overcommitting myself and I’m always stressed about finishing this project or that project, but then I feel SO HORRIBLE during the day, headachey, nauseated, and unable to concentrate, that I just get further behind at work. And sometimes the SMALLEST thing will irritate the crud out of me. So… what do you guys think? Could this be General Anxiety Disorder? I’ve been searching so long for a purely physical (non- neurochemical) answer I never thought to connect the symptoms to my "normal personality". Would love your feedback, thanks so much for your time and patience, Marie — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
