I’m supposed to try lithium for treatment resistant depression. I’ve read lots of positive things. But I also have horrible anxiety, especially around meds and health. And I read one comment that said short term, low dose lithium messed them up bad and took a long time to recover. Now I’m scared!! Guess I’m looking for encouragement/ reassurance. Thanks in advance!
Has anyone experienced more symptoms after starting B12 injections? I have symptoms of an overactive nervous system and anxiety, and I feel like the injections may be making symptoms worse, even though I’m using the hydroxy form of B12. Is this common? Does it resolve? It makes me want to stop the injections!! I have been diagnosed with pernicious anemia and we’re trying to normalize my MMA levels. Please help. Thank you.
I’m feeling so down and scared and alone. I was diagnosed with fnd in March. I probably also have some dysautonomia. I’ve been trying to get better but I feel unwell 24/7 and feel like no one understands. (I have a movement disorder and some dizziness). I’ve been trying many things to get better (and I did have some improvement in May but have plateaued since). I don’t know what else to do and am afraid I’ll be like this forever. I’ve also had treatment resistant depression for 20+ years and worsening anxiety for the past 4 years (since I turned 50 and got COVID for the first time). I’ve been trying to keep up my part time job while I do a ton of appointments and occasionally make myself do things I used to enjoy. But I’m just feeling so down and hopeless. Thanks for letting me vent. I’m open to any and all suggestions. Thank you in advance.
I’m considering trying nicotine to help my depression since it increases dopamine. I have Anhedonia. I would start with the lowest dose gum or patch (I also have anxiety and am scared to try it!)! Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks.
I’ve been suffering so long. I’m finally ready to take a psych med. I also have depression, but it’s the anxiety that has been really bothering me for years now. I won’t do an SSRI or SNRI because they injured me in the past. But I am considering trying Wellbutrin and wonder if anyone else has had any success with it. My prescriber says it could actually help my anxiety, but I am worried because it’s supposed to be stimulating. Thanks in advance for showing your experience! I also have the option to try BuSpar, though my prescriber said it won’t help my depression.