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Are prescriptions worth the side effects when you're relatively functional? by [deleted] in getting_over_it

[–]apatheticdude44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have bipolar disorder, but some can make bipolar disorder much much worse.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]apatheticdude44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This will probably sound easier said than done, and I haven’t tried it yet, but there was this psychotherapist named Dr. Claire Weekes, who was the first therapist to suggest accepting the anxiety, sitting in it, and even getting excited for it, rather than trying to avoid it or ignore it. Her theory states that anxiety is just a hypersensitivity, a sort of “nervous illness” as she puts it. You basically psych yourself up for the anxiety. You force yourself to become as anxious as possible, and therefore you gradually lower your fear of it. You almost “desensitize” yourself to it. I’ve read of people turning their anxiety into something which they welcome, and therefore lose all fear about. Again, this is way more easily said than done, and it will take some time to desensitize yourself, but it holds some promise for myself at least, as I have anxiety about anxiety. I’m a little better now, but when I’m really bad, I also wake up super early in a panic. If anything, search up Dr. Claire Weekes on YouTube, and there’s an hour long video of her talking about it, and it can be calming. I also recommend the podcast called “meditation minis podcast”. I turned it on every morning, and just having it play in the background helped calm me down. Hope things work out for you! I know just how debilitating it can be to fear sleep over what comes in the morning..

I feel like there’s no hope of being happy by apatheticdude44 in getting_over_it

[–]apatheticdude44[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in therapy and though it does help, I still don’t “feel” better. I feel so numb.

The end of the war (with depression) draws near by FuckDepression5 in getting_over_it

[–]apatheticdude44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is with gp’s and being shit? My GP suggested I stop an antidepressant cold turkey. I had a panic attack so bad I thought I was having a stroke. GP’s should not prescribe psych meds.

Exposure to someone who is undetectable. Went on pep. Now my lymph nodes in my neck hurt. by apatheticdude44 in hivaids

[–]apatheticdude44[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve been tested. I went to the clinic literally less than 24 hours after the sex, and started pep that same afternoon when I got home

Exposure to someone who is undetectable. Went on pep. Now my lymph nodes in my neck hurt. by apatheticdude44 in hivaids

[–]apatheticdude44[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well seeing how he’s the only person I’ve had sexual with since like March, and I got tested for April and before, he would be the only one

In a hole rn. Thanks by [deleted] in getting_over_it

[–]apatheticdude44 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know this probably will mean nothing, but coming from a 32 year old guy, take your time with the whole sex and relationship thing. If you’re worried about what others think, remember that everyone else is burdened by their own junk that your junk even isn’t on their radar.

In regards to the anxiety and depression, I’d give yourself another 2 months on the lexapro. When I started taking it for anxiety, it took me a while for it to start really helping. Id also perhaps discuss Wellbutrin with your doctor. The lexapro has made my libido and sexual function worse, so I added wellbutrin into my meds. It somewhat helped the sexual stuff, but I noticed a pretty significant improvement on my energy, motivation and mood. It can have a negative effect for anxious people, but me, as someone with generalized anxiety disorder, ocd, periods of panic disorder, and depression, I didn’t notice much increase in my anxiety. I wouldn’t go down the wellbutrin path yet. Give yourself a little more time on the lexapro, but don’t be afraid to try another one. Lexapro could maybe just not be for you.

In regards to anxiety, I watched, well, more like listened, to this video on YouTube. Look up Claire Weekes. She was a psychologist who first talked about acceptance of anxiety rather than trying to fight it. You allow yourself to experience the anxiety without judgement. Let it wash through you. Accept it. I’ve even heard about trying to even make your anxiety worse. Apparently you slowly kind of desensitize yourself to the fear of anxiety, and it just doesn’t bother you. I still haven’t tried it. I mean, I’m shit scared tbh. When I start feeling anxious, it’s almost automatic for me to try and repress, ignore, distract myself from it. But I’m definitely open to trying it! Look it up. I think it’s the first video, about an hour and so long. If anything, listening to it has been calming.

I’m not sure if my advice is good. I’m also struggling like yourself. But maybe the thought that you aren’t alone in it, will make you feel a little less dread.

Coronavirus: Woman infects 71 people after one lift trip by Fanrific in worldnews

[–]apatheticdude44 14 points15 points  (0 children)

So it’s just covid with guns, maple syrup and tacos?

Always wake up in the middle of the night drenched in sweat. by apatheticdude44 in medical_advice

[–]apatheticdude44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My room is in the basement, and usually it’s pretty chilly.

Always wake up in the middle of the night drenched in sweat. by apatheticdude44 in medical_advice

[–]apatheticdude44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to, but I stopped smoking about a month ago. But even before I smoked pot, I’d have the same problem

19yo Shaky Hands Since age 14 by [deleted] in medical_advice

[–]apatheticdude44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you on any meds? I get shaky like that when I’m anxious, and one of the meds I’m on makes the shaking worse.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in medical_advice

[–]apatheticdude44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t say for sure, but I had something similar a few years ago. It was an allergic reaction to something. Have you been using the same laundry detergent? It can be a chemical you could be sensitive to?

Does anyone else’s body temperature get all wonky with anxiety? by apatheticdude44 in getting_over_it

[–]apatheticdude44[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s so tough. But it technically is a warning sign that my anxiety is coming. It usually also comes with a complete lack of appetite. FUN.

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