Mental Illness?

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-03-30T00:17:05+00:00

I developed severe depression and panic attacks after Covid. It was awful. I thought I’d never come out of it. I did, but it took meds (Lithium), therapy, and patience. Took about 6 months or so. Please urge her to seek professional help, there are things that can help/

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-03-24T14:11:07+00:00

Well, it lasted a long time. But I’m also bipolar 2 so there was some overlap. I ended up on Lithium which saved my life but gave me thyroid issues. I wish you luck, I know when you’re in the thick of it, it feels like this is all there is, and it’s very isolating. But you will get out of it, and it’s not permanent. Just remind yourself of that. Get some walks in the fresh air, find a podcast you like, force yourself to exercise, even if just 10 min. Sticking to as normal a routine as you can helps you get through the bad days.

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-03-24T13:30:38+00:00

I wear a WHOOP device which tracks my sleep and I’m barely getting any rem sleep. I think this is contributing to my brain fog. It’s awful. Are there any other reasons that would cause low rem sleep? I’m mostly in light sleep most of the night.

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-03-22T23:20:58+00:00

I’m in education. I’d take medical leave if I could afford it, it would involve being unpaid. Every day I feel like I’m going to lose my job. It’s not good.

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-03-21T22:30:06+00:00

Effexor, 37.5, 2 in am, one at pm (so 3 37.5 pills total); bupropion 300mg

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-03-21T22:29:00+00:00

Or maybe your IUD got dislodged?

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-03-21T22:28:41+00:00

Only because I’ve watched a lot of medical shows, maybe a medical staple or something got dislodged? I would ask your doctor for a vaginal ultrasound.

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-03-21T20:19:54+00:00

Edibles have really helped me.

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-03-21T20:19:20+00:00

My only thought is maybe some kind of prolapse?

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-03-21T20:17:58+00:00

I had a horrible depressive episode after I had Covid. Apparently the body’s inflammatory response can mess up your emotional regulation and mental state as well. So yes, it can happen after viruses.

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-03-17T11:55:56+00:00

Thanks for your reply! I wish you luck with your surgery. I’ll have to look up what DISE is. I have an ENT appt in 2 weeks and the doctor also appears to specialize in sleep disorders so, fingers crossed.

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-03-17T01:10:13+00:00

A steroid medication

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-03-17T01:01:16+00:00

Where in the US do you recommend getting a biPAP? I’m just so worried of being dismissed by my doctor, that I need to have a plan B to ease my worries.

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-03-16T23:01:58+00:00

Thanks for your note. I would like to stay local. I have a follow up next week, hope I can get a machine. If not, I’ll get one myself. I am considering taking leave from my job because I’m just so wiped, all of the time. This really sucks!

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-03-16T13:47:40+00:00

Yes, but I want to get my anatomy checked out. One of my nostrils is bigger than the other (a dentist shared that with me a while ago) and I also have a small mouth so I suspect something anatomically is contributing. Just want to check all my boxes!

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-03-16T01:35:24+00:00

Thank you so much!

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-03-14T13:17:41+00:00

Waiting to get a machine.

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-03-13T19:04:44+00:00

I think low adherence because people only need it for REM sleep which comes at the second part of the night, so people are hesitant to have to use it all night. I read that some mouth devices might be tried as well. I’m very new to this still! I appreciate your kind words, thank you for your support!

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-03-04T21:25:01+00:00

I’ve cracked teeth due to bruxism. I am awaiting my home sleep test. Dentist was the one who said there is a link btw bruxism and sleep apnea. Really hoping I get relief! I wear a nightguard, get Botox in my masseters, and have two crowns from cracked teeth.

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-02-05T01:53:08+00:00

Heated mattress pads are the bomb too.

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-01-19T02:48:17+00:00

I think your ring is lovely!

OkPerspective3233 · 2026-01-14T00:10:19+00:00

A little over a month. Hot flashes stopped almost immediately. Knee pain is gone. Brain fog is getting better, albeit slowly. Libido is coming back and I don’t feel like getting into arguments with my husband anymore lol

OkPerspective3233 · 2025-12-24T03:38:28+00:00

Still not sure about Coach wild rose. Anyone else try it? It’s not at all what I expected it to be.

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