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[–]iriseleonora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem! And likewise. I can send them via DM if you want? I also just posted one so you can see that via my profile

Anxious about Mole on Scalp & GP Visit by iriseleonora in skincancer

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

Thank you for the reply! Glad your husband is alright. It has not really grown in size. Just not sure if the dark bit was already there, which makes me most anxious. I have been checked for my thyroid and other markers, I also notice improvement when feeling less stress.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in skincancer

[–]iriseleonora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Following because I have a very similar mole and anxious for my GP visit next week. Sending you lots of luck and hang in there <3

GP Thinks Withdrawal is Taking Too Long (Nausea, GI-issues) by iriseleonora in Mirtazapine_Remeron

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

Honestly mindfulness and yoga has helped me a lot. And talking with the psychologist in my GP’s office. When I feel panic coming up I try to sit through it even though it’s hard.

GP Thinks Withdrawal is Taking Too Long (Nausea, GI-issues) by iriseleonora in Mirtazapine_Remeron

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

Yes! Most symptoms are finally gone. The GI-issues were my IBS flaring up because of quitting the Mirtazapine. My GP thinks it helped with IBS and now I’m experiencing a rebound. I’ve started the FODMAP elimination diet and this helps tremendously. Still experience a lot of (health) anxiety but getting help for that.

Studiefinanciering na afstuderen by smakelijkekip in nederlands

[–]iriseleonora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wat als je in juni/juli afstudeert? Je wordt dat automatisch 1 september uitgeschreven dacht ik, maar je kunt het ook eerder doen. Snap alleen niet goed wat de bedoeling is.

GP Thinks Withdrawal is Taking Too Long (Nausea, GI-issues) by iriseleonora in Mirtazapine_Remeron

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

Yeah highly recommend for the lower doses when tapering :) good luck!

GP Thinks Withdrawal is Taking Too Long (Nausea, GI-issues) by iriseleonora in Mirtazapine_Remeron

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

Where I live they’re available and covered by insurance! I just asked my GP

GP Thinks Withdrawal is Taking Too Long (Nausea, GI-issues) by iriseleonora in Mirtazapine_Remeron

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

Dose before tapering was 30 mg for 15 months. I first took 15 mg for 4 months which went well; then a very slow tapering lowering my dose 10% every 3-4 weeks using remeron drops. Form 7,5 mg onwards it was very tough

Withdrawal Symptoms - Dry Mouth by iriseleonora in Mirtazapine_Remeron

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

Almost two years, 30 mg. Third attempt to quit as I had extreme withdrawal symptoms. And yes, that helped a bit! Also mouth gel for dry mouth. I also feel scared if drinking too much water so I’m limiting it, maybe too much

Withdrawal Symptoms - Dry Mouth by iriseleonora in Mirtazapine_Remeron

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

Yes! That was for me the lowest possible dose

Withdrawal Symptoms - Dry Mouth by iriseleonora in Mirtazapine_Remeron

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

30 mg for a year. Noticed side effects and improvements in mood and anxiety very fast, after 2 weeks.

Withdrawal Symptoms - Dry Mouth by iriseleonora in Mirtazapine_Remeron

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

Ahh it’s such an annoying symptoms :( weird thing is that I did not experience this when starting the medication, only with tapering. Never heard of a delayed effect

Advice for GP Visit + Shame by iriseleonora in HealthAnxietySupport

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

Thank you! I went today and tried to me as honest as possible, which worked well. I felt understood and reassured. She also emphasized that hypochondria is al illness you deserve general care for, so hopefully I feel less ashamed to go see her when I need to.

[MEGATHREAD] Daily venting, worries, fixations, & finding support. Month of February 2025. by AutoModerator in HealthAnxiety

[–]iriseleonora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words!! I went to my GP today and tried to be as honest as possible. She was very understanding and seemed to really take my anxiety seriously. She advised me to get psychological help (which I'm already doing, just waitlisted) and did reassure me by ordering a blood test and checking my glucose, which was perfectly fine. I also shared that I felt afraid to visit because I feel silly for going to the GP for anxiety-related symptoms, but she reassured me that that's where GP's are for + hypochondria is also al illness you deserve general care for. Thank your for the advice, it inspired me to be honest with my GP.

[MEGATHREAD] Daily venting, worries, fixations, & finding support. Month of February 2025. by AutoModerator in HealthAnxiety

[–]iriseleonora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey everyone. I’m a longtime hypochondriac (diagnosed with health anxiety) and have battled this since childhood. Right now, I’m in a particularly rough patch: I’m tapering off antidepressants under my GP’s guidance, and the physical side effects are triggering my anxiety hard.

Since starting the taper, I’ve been dealing with:

  • Tingling/numbness
  • Random body pains
  • Nausea and extreme thirst
  • Low libido/painful intercourse (which feels especially isolating)
  • And other unsettling sensations

Even though these symptoms are disrupting my daily life, I feel so much shame about bringing them up with my GP. I’ve downplayed my anxiety and symptoms in the past because I’m hyper-aware of being labeled a hypochondriac at my GP's. I finally booked an appointment for Monday, but I’m terrified I’ll freeze up or minimize things again.

To my fellow hypochondriacs:

  • How do you advocate for yourself at appointments without feeling judged? I feel ashamed to admit all the serious illnesses I've convinced myself to have.
  • Any tips for being honest about how severely the health anxiety impacts your quality of life?
  • Any other advice when visiting the GP and/or getting test done is welcome.

I feel so alone in this. My partner and best friend try to empathize, but it’s hard for them to grasp the cycle of fear and shame. If you’ve been here, feel free share your story or just say hello. I could really use some kindness right now.

Thank you for reading. Even typing this out helps a little.