me in my overthinking and procrastinating thoughts and acts
I ALSO WANT TO EXPRESS MY HATRED TOWARDS @DenizESC FOR LINKING ME THIS GAME AFTER BEING ALL 'SIS I FLOP I CANT EVEN RUN 2M BOO BOO ))):" while
@anaraqueen sis u almost beat my record in negative numbers 
we call it talentry
we call it talentry
my parents just left to the hospital because my mom might been having the beginning of a stroke
i hate my life
i hate my life
Himan
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it ended up being "just" face paralysis but damn what a scary night. just woke up and i feel like i havent slept at all
thank you for your concern
Trying to understand people that say something and then do all the contrary. Like "I don't like eating apples" and soon after starts eating apples. And not like they said "I don't like eating these apples", but very general statements that include all apples.
ShoeFlo
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Hey Kai,
at least you got to know – admittedly on a cruel way – what kind of medicine is not working for you, so you are one step closer to find the "medicine" (not only literally) that helps you to face the light of happiness and satisfaction. I am crossing my fingers for you on what is certainly a rocky road. and just like many other people here I'd like to make things easier as far as I can from my position (sitting in front of a computer).
So I think it is great you are about to open up a bit. I've never considered you a difficult or distant person here. You might be in real life, but here in the forum you have been one of the people who put a lot of passion in all you are writing and a person who lends your sympathetic ear to other peoples issues. Moreover, in any kind of discussions you have a diplomatic and de-escalating manner and what I also love is that you've got strong opinions on most topics, espcially when it comes to any pop-cultural thing... I think one could have a talk with you until midnight and it would never get boring
Keep going @anaraqueen I hope your mom will get well soon! ... can't imagine what a shock it must have been for you
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Kai, besides the side effects, sertraline (or any antidepressant) sometimes doesn't work because depression has multiple causes and triggers, some people need a combination of medication, therapy and lifestyle change
Our body is not a collection of separated systems. Example: hypothyroidism (when the thyroid is not producing sufficient hormones) can lead to depression and anxiety symptoms. Sometimes people are diagnosed with depression without knowing they have a thyroid dysfunction..... the use of antidepressants doesn't fix the root cause. Lithium, used for some cases of depression, can lead to hypothyroidism. HYPERthyroidism, on the other hand, can lead to panic attacks and anxiety. The main cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto's thyroiditis and the main cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves'- autoimmune diseases (when the immune system attacks the body's own tissues)... and autoimmune diseases (diabetes type 1, psoriasis, vitiligo, rheumathoid arthritis, celiac disease, Crohn's) can be associated with depression. Diabetes type 2, which is not autoimmune, can be associated with depression and certain autoimmune diseases. Some biochemical events that occur due to external influence are the same.
For people with autoimmune diseases, diabetes type 2 and other chronic diseases, besides medication, a key step is self-care/lifestyle change, managing stress and inflammation. Among the hypotheses that try to explain the origin of depression, a recent one says that inflammation plays a role.
It may be helpful to consult a Functional Medicine professional
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Charly
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Hell yeah feeling
RainyWoods
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@whiteshoes those words are so lovely. Thank you very much I think the internet has been both a blessing and a curse for me. On the one hand it's allowed me to get close to people in ways I'd struggle to in the real world, but then it's also slowed me down with seeking proper help for my social anxiety issues and depression sooner, cause little glimmers of light were always available (a great thing of course to have them but I needed those lights to come from not just a screen in front of me). I'd think to myself "I'm ok" when the reality was always far from it. So many of you have made it easier for me these past few weeks just offering an ear, both openly and privately. I'm reluctant to ask for help but people knew something wasn't right, and gosh, I'm so grateful I've been able to just tell some good people I've gotten to know well here how I've been feeling, and some of my experiences, and grateful for the fact I have friends that I know care. It means so much to me.
Thank you Fer for writing to me I appreciate it so much. This was a very interesting and helpful read. I luckily don't live with any autoimmune diseases, but I do have irritable bowel syndrome. Years back my doctor believed I might have had Crohn's but it was ruled out. The IBS does have a negative effect on my life though, and certainly can add to my low moods and anxieties, along with tinnitus, my hearing problem I've lived with since I was a child.
I'm working on making lifestyle changes, and the plan is also to have counseling eventually (it's taking a long while to come to fruition even though I'm on a list for help). I reached a point where I was willing to try anything, but medication round 1 unfortunately didn't work for me. It does make me scared and reluctant to try other drugs. In case I did go down that route again, I think professionals finding out more about my brain and how it works next time could help.
I think the internet has been both a blessing and a curse for me. On the one hand it's allowed me to get close to people in ways I'd struggle to in the real world, but then it's also slowed me down with seeking proper help for my social anxiety issues and depression sooner, cause little glimmers of light were always available (a great thing of course to have them but I needed those lights to come from not just a screen in front of me). I'd think to myself "I'm ok" when the reality was always far from it. So many of you have made it easier for me these past few weeks just offering an ear, both openly and privately. I'm reluctant to ask for help but people knew something wasn't right, and gosh, I'm so grateful I've been able to just tell some good people I've gotten to know well here how I've been feeling, and some of my experiences, and grateful for the fact I have friends that I know care. It means so much to me.Kai, besides the side effects, sertraline (or any antidepressant) sometimes doesn't work because depression has multiple causes and triggers, some people need a combination of medication, therapy and lifestyle change
Our body is not a collection of separated systems. Example: hypothyroidism (when the thyroid is not producing sufficient hormones) can lead to depression and anxiety symptoms. Sometimes people are diagnosed with depression without knowing they have a thyroid dysfunction..... the use of antidepressants doesn't fix the root cause. Lithium, used for some cases of depression, can lead to hypothyroidism. HYPERthyroidism, on the other hand, can lead to panic attacks and anxiety. The main cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto's thyroiditis and the main cause of hyperthyroidism is Grave's - autoimmune diseases (when the immune system attacks the body's own tissues)... and autoimmune diseases (diabetes type 1, psoriasis, vitiligo, rheumathoid arthritis, celiac disease, Crohn's) can be associated with depression. Diabetes type 2, which is not autoimmune, can be associated with depression and certain autoimmune diseases. Some biochemical events that occur due to external influence are the same.
For people with autoimmune diseases, diabetes type 2 and other chronic diseases, besides medication, a key step is self-care/lifestyle change, managing stress and inflammation. Among the hypotheses that try to explain the origin of depression, a recent one says that inflammation plays a role.
It may be helpful to consult a Functional Medicine professional
Thank you Fer for writing to me
I appreciate it so much. This was a very interesting and helpful read. I luckily don't live with any autoimmune diseases, but I do have irritable bowel syndrome. Years back my doctor believed I might have had Crohn's but it was ruled out. The IBS does have a negative effect on my life though, and certainly can add to my low moods and anxieties, along with tinnitus, my hearing problem I've lived with since I was a child.I'm working on making lifestyle changes, and the plan is also to have counseling eventually (it's taking a long while to come to fruition even though I'm on a list for help). I reached a point where I was willing to try anything, but medication round 1 unfortunately didn't work for me. It does make me scared and reluctant to try other drugs. In case I did go down that route again, I think professionals finding out more about my brain and how it works next time could help.
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Thank you Fer for writing to me
I'm working on making lifestyle changes, and the plan is also to have counseling eventually (it's taking a long while to come to fruition even though I'm on a list for help). I reached a point where I was willing to try anything, but medication round 1 unfortunately didn't work for me. It does make me scared and reluctant to try other drugs. In case I did go down that route again, I think professionals finding out more about my brain and how it works next time could help.
IBS? Gut health is directly connect with immune health, cardiometabolic health, bone heath, skin health, oral health and mental health = > there is a bidirectional gut-brain axis. We need "take care" of the "good" gut bacteria.
Many people with IBS also have SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and need antibiotic therapy + diet.
Do you know all the foods that affect you? There are dietary protocols to figure out what foods are harmful to/ protocols to treat people with IBS, SIBO, celiac or other autoimmune diseases. That's why you need some functional medicine/functional nutrition help.
Non-allergic food hypersensitivities are more common than people think and can trigger all possible non-gastric symptoms.
Stay strong!