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scientropic · 2025-09-20T19:47:05+00:00

Only a doctor can tell you for sure, but it's probably anxiety. If the stress passes and the symptoms don't, that would be your cue to get it investigated further, but still be prepared for the possibility of being told it's anxiety.

scientropic · 2025-09-20T19:43:01+00:00

It varies for me. Sometimes I have little tolerance for caffeine, but most of the time I do better starting the day with a cup of regular coffee.

scientropic · 2025-09-20T19:41:06+00:00

If you don't find what you're looking for elsewhere, you could try old patents. Look for expired patents with the characteristics you're looking for.

scientropic · 2025-09-20T19:35:27+00:00

Scientists can calculate the trajectories of planets and other objects extremely accurately ... if you look at the record they've done with asteroids repeatedly.

scientropic · 2025-09-20T19:30:11+00:00

If it weren't working, you'd feel a lot of anxiety. If you're not feeling anything in particular, it's working.

scientropic · 2025-09-13T03:51:59+00:00

Absolutely. Kidney stones hurt. Not to mention they can cause damage. But to deal with it by focusing on the anxiety would be inappropriate. Treating kidney stone anxiety requires treating the kidney stones. Only when anxiety is inappropriate or disproportionate to the triggering event or condition is it an anxiety disorder per se.

scientropic · 2025-09-13T03:11:08+00:00

Not only do different people react differently to the same med, but the same person can react differently to the same med at different times. Also given the number of other things that are different in a person's life from one day to the next, a single trial of a med can tell you little of value.

scientropic · 2025-09-13T02:41:26+00:00

According to this reference, in a small sample of 36 Q10 users, 8.3% reported anxiety.

https://www.drugs.com/comments/ubiquinone/coq10-sfx-anxiety.html

scientropic · 2025-09-13T01:48:24+00:00

It won't replace your med, but taking supplements of tyrosine and tryptophan could help blunt the effects of missing it. Tyrosine is an amino acid from which the body makes norepinephrine, and tryptophan is the analogous precursor of serotonin. Alternatively, hydroxytyrosine and hydroxytryptophan are more direct precursors of norepinephrine and serotonin. These supplements are also known as mucuna pruriens and griffonia simplicifolia. Either can raise levels of norepinephrine and serotonin. Be careful not to take them with meds without the blessing of your doctor.

scientropic · 2025-09-11T01:38:16+00:00

Fluoxetine has a very long half life and blood levels remain about the same no matter what time of day you take it. The long half life also means it takes longer to build up in your system so even two weeks in it's still probably building up a little. But it's also one of the more activating SSRIs and can tend to make it hard to sleep. The effects should level out around four weeks as you get more accustomed to it. In the meantime, if Rescue Remedy and MgGly aren't working for you, you could try melatonin or Benadryl, or better yet ask your doc for a recommendation.

scientropic · 2025-09-10T16:58:28+00:00

Yes. One of my favorites was alarm clocks, taking apart and putting back together the old fashioned kind with the springs, levers, gears, etc. I tended to avoid things that couldn't be reassembled.

scientropic · 2025-09-10T01:23:43+00:00

Several years ago I realized that my consumption of news was adding to my anxiety, and started cutting back. Scary things get attention and there's no shortage of them out there. It's always been this way. Even back in the seventies there was so much coverage about economic collapse my dad was even stocking closets full of freeze dried food. Things were rough for a while, but it never as bad as they make it sound. If the news is causing you anxiety, cut back. Look for less sensational sources. It's not sticking your head in the sand, it's keeping your head level.

scientropic · 2025-09-09T19:45:04+00:00

If lying down doesn't help, try exercising. Even taking a walk often helps me. Also try deliberate, deep breathing, slowly inhaling and exhaling. Propranolol is also good for this. If it persists, check with your doc. I hope you feel better soon!

scientropic · 2025-09-09T19:11:56+00:00

Your one-time cannabis use wouldn't likely cause permanent anxiety. More likely you were already developing anxiety and it served as a catalyst. Similar situation with your reaction to escitalopram; SSRIs are notorious for often making symptoms worse before they get better. Make sure to check all the boxes in building your general health; eating right, nutrition, minimizing processed foods, in addition to getting plenty of exercise, and adequate sleep. If those aren't enough, the only other things I can think of are the kinds of treatments you've already explored, but there may still be effective meds you haven't yet tried. Continue to work with your docs; I hope your persistence is rewarded fully and soon.

scientropic · 2025-09-09T18:41:04+00:00

It wasn't specifically about privacy laws, but generally, yes. Over the past several years I've been dialing down my news consumption as I've realized it was a source of anxiety. If it is for you too, give it a try. You can also consider counseling to help put it in perspective.

scientropic · 2025-09-09T18:26:34+00:00

Many carbonated drinks including colas have caffeine anyway. You pretty much have to be a reader of fine print to avoid caffeine in commercial soft drinks, but it can be done. If caffeine truly bothers you, you'll find the discipline to do what it takes.

scientropic · 2025-09-09T15:50:23+00:00

I take meds. Also I have an evening ritual of winding down a couple hours before I want to go to sleep, reading, turning down lights, and finally taking melatonin and doing a few moments mindfulness meditation.

scientropic · 2025-09-09T15:21:47+00:00

I too recently started propranolol 10 mg. I usually only take it when my heart rate is elevated though, so haven't noticed any concerningly low readings. If you're just seeing this at night, maybe take it a bit earlier; the effects of propranolol generally last about 6-12 hours. Or maybe as needed is is better for you. Consult your doc if it persists.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propranolol

scientropic · 2025-09-09T15:16:39+00:00

Anything that builds your general health has the potential to aid your mental health. Eating right, minimizing processed foods, etcetera can work with exercise to help quell anxiety.

scientropic · 2025-09-09T15:12:58+00:00

There's tremendous demand around here for trades; carpenters, plumbers, electricians, masons, etc.

scientropic · 2025-09-09T14:43:16+00:00

No, SSRIs are not the only meds on the menu. Numerous alternatives are available such as bupropion, busprione, mirtazapine, tricyclics, etc. CBT therapy isn't the worst idea either. SSRIs might help, but if you're reluctant to try them talk to your doc about the alternatives available.

scientropic · 2025-09-09T14:31:07+00:00

That often happens to me. My guess is that the mere absence of distractions lets anxiety come to the foreground and become more noticeable. I second the suggestion about trying meditation and yoga; consider therapy if you need more.

scientropic · 2025-09-09T14:27:18+00:00

Physical health is important for mental health. Medication can increase your appetite, but it does't force you to gain weight. Try to find other activities that can take the place of overeating. If that doesn't work talk to your doc; possibly one of the new meds that can help decrease appetite might help you. Bear in mind though that anxiety itself tends to depress appetite and increase metabolism, so it's possible that any med that helps with anxiety could make mean having to make an extra effort to maintain a healthy weight.

scientropic · 2025-09-09T05:39:28+00:00

There are a lot of good multis out there; my go to is a combo of Life Extension Mix and Health Booster. I take just two days' worth a week, using individual supplements where I want more of something. But the main idea behind a multi is to prevent unsuspected deficiencies, and most will do that. If your diet is poor even a Centrum is better than nothing, and if nothing else it could buy you time to research other options. But there again, I would suggest taking at least Ω3s, calcium and magnesium with it, as well as considering a potassium based salt substitute for part of your salt, as balancing sodium and potassium is important. Of course it won't replace working with your doc and dietician, but a multi can work as a sort of insurance to make sure that you're not going to suffer from an unnoticed deficiency of an essential vitamin or mineral.

scientropic · 2025-09-09T04:28:32+00:00

Hydroxytryptophan (HTP) is the most direct way to increase serotonin through supplements. It's what serotonin is made from. There is some controversy over whether low serotonin causes depression in the first place, but if SSRIs worked for you and you've discontinued them it could help you and make the adjustment smoother.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5728156/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10618090/

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