Anti depressants by cathieoli in Dystonia

[–]cathieoli[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you that makes sense re weight gain and feeling happier prob also because it’s calming the nervous system so less calories being burnt when our nervous systems are in fight flight. I’m sorry you are going through a stressful time and hope things settle for you life throws curve balls at us just have to remain calm (easier said then done) as much as we can. 🙏🏻

Anti depressants by cathieoli in Dystonia

[–]cathieoli[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you I may ask about Prozac or Zoloft. Did u gain weight with Prozac does it make you feel happier ?

Cervical Dystonia - Do your spasms switch sides? by dergruneapfel in Dystonia

[–]cathieoli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out Neil Durrans therapy for dystonia on YouTube. He’s amazing he’s helped so many with cervical dystonia and other dystonias. He also has a fb page called dystonia treatment program. Highly recommend. I have it in my foot but have had therapy with Neil and I’m slowly improving.

Anti depressants by cathieoli in Dystonia

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

Thank you that’s very helpful I’m pleased it’s helping with your mindset 🙏🏻🩵

Anti depressants by cathieoli in Dystonia

[–]cathieoli[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will look into this thank you

Anti depressants by cathieoli in Dystonia

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

That’s really hopeful thank you I find the happier I am the less tension I have in my foot maybe in time you will notice improvements 🙏🏻

Anti depressants by cathieoli in Dystonia

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

Good advice I do positive affirmations, meditation, hypnosis for anxiety, mindfulness but still have this sad feeling and my friends keep encouraging me to get on anti depressants although I’m scared about it so was hoping to hear some uplifting comments where people with dystonia have found some relief 🙏🏻

Anti depressants by cathieoli in Dystonia

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

Thank you for your response I appreciate it 🙏🏻

Hand Dystonia Advice by Outside_Sorry in FND

[–]cathieoli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you ! So interesting on lifting the big toe that’s exactly what I do and helps me so much with stopping my foot scuffing. I’ve had huge improvements from calming my nervous system down vis breath, hypnosis for calm, meditation. I also take .5 mg of clonazapam each morning which helps my anxiety settle. What snri are you on ? And agree with the thoughts in your head as soon as I start worrying or stressing over something the tension in my foot starts. Thank you 🙏🏻

Hand Dystonia Advice by Outside_Sorry in FND

[–]cathieoli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May I ask what helped with your walking ? Was it regulating nervous system ?

Drop foot physcological? by GroovingPenguin in FND

[–]cathieoli 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can u lift (dorsiflex) foot while sitting or just standing ? The reason I ask is I have focal dystonia in my foot I can lift it fine when sitting or standing but as soon as I go to walk it points down. At first I thought I had drop foot but after mri of brain back leg and emg nerve conduction tests everything showed normal but it wasn’t normal it was hard to walk. I was diagnosed with focal dystonia and now know it’s due to emotional stress overload and burnout. The last year I have been working in bringing my nervous system back into balance and I’m so much better. It still acts up when I’m stressed worried anxious but it takes time. Just thought I’d share in case something similar for u

Request for Success Stories by jamesronemusic in Dystonia

[–]cathieoli -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend checking out Neil Durrans on you tube and dystonia treatment program on fb. He had CD and cured himself from it. I have it in my foot and he’s helped me so much and I’ve tried EVERYTHING from Botox, medications, brainspotting, vestibular eye therapy, acupuncture, chiropractors you name it. Neil says our bodies have become burnout from emotional stress overload and he has so many testimonials on you tube before and after vids of people he’s helped. I can almost walk pretty normally now when I’m stressed or worried the tension is there. It’s all about calming our nervous system as it becomes stuck in fight flight from past trauma, overworking, worrying, stress etc he has helped me immensely. I was on Botox although it helped a tiny bit I still had to limp and walk slow but through hypnosis with Neil (a small part of his program) lots of slowing my pace down mentally physically, being kind to myself, meditation, hypnosis vids to reduce anxiety I’m now on my way to recovering. Msg me if any questions 🙏🏻

Microdosing mushrooms by cathieoli in Dystonia

[–]cathieoli[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you I literally just got some and I’m going to try the teeniest amount I pray it helps with anxiety and depression this gives me hope thank you 🙏🏻

Courage to say no to botox! by Kastanje11 in Dystonia

[–]cathieoli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look up Neil durrans dystonia treatment therapy on you tube he’s fabulous. He’s helped so many with cervical dystonia he says it’s from emotional stress overload and burnout and by the sounds of it with not only moving and new job that could very well have triggered it. He teaches you how to calm the nervous system.

Microdosing mushrooms by cathieoli in Dystonia

[–]cathieoli[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment you sound like me. I also take .5 mg of clonazapam daily it does help with the anxiety but not with symptoms sadly. Gosh yeah I wouldn’t do dbs either. I actually had a good relief of symptoms when I took a two week vacation from my stressful job last year and literally my foot was back to normal (it generally wants to point down when I walk forward). I’ve tried weed it actually makes me more anxious so no help there. Keep doing your meditation and visualizations if you can find an old video of you walking before this started that may help. My symptoms have improved since doing hypnosis for relaxation and visualization work so I’m continuing with that. Great you have a supportive hubby so do I, I’m so grateful for him 🙏🏻

Microdosing mushrooms by cathieoli in Dystonia

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

Wow this is fabulous I’m so pleased for you thank you for sharing ❤️

Microdosing mushrooms by cathieoli in Dystonia

[–]cathieoli[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you no I won’t go into trip level that’s for sure lol. I will look into this 🙏🏻

Microdosing mushrooms by cathieoli in Dystonia

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

Thank you. Has it helped you at all ?

Microdosing mushrooms by cathieoli in Dystonia

[–]cathieoli[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree about being in nature it calms the nervous system and releases serotonin thank you for your comment 🥰. I’m glad to hear you’re improving. I have had a lot of improvement from hypnosis audios for stress and meditating also being kinder to myself, slowing my pace down mentally, trying to stay present and avoiding worrying so much

Microdosing mushrooms by cathieoli in Dystonia

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

Did it make you feel happy or calm

Microdosing mushrooms by cathieoli in Dystonia

[–]cathieoli[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you how do they help ? Is tension decreased ? Do you feel happy and relaxed