Posted by saint james on February 11, 2000, at 16:30:17
In reply to Pituitary induced depression/anxiety??, posted by Don on February 11, 2000, at 16:03:24
> I stumbled across this website today and found what appear to be some striking similarities in what I've been experiencing and what I see posted here.
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> The first thing that caught my eye was the thread regarding individuals encountering difficulties with personal finances.
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> I had a pituitary tumor diagnosed in 96 and had surgery in that year. Two years later the tumor regenerated and it was 'zapped' with cobalt via gamma knife.
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> Since then I've been contending with depression, apathy and anxiety, sometimes to the point that I can hardly function. And, even with a degree in accounting and a juris doctor degree, I've been successful in really messing up the family finances - and that situation seems to parallel the length of time my endocrinologist and neurosurgeons estimate that the tumor has been growing.
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> At this point, I take Wellbutrin, Celexa and clorazapate. However, the moods still swing and the anxiety shows itself with no predictability.
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> Any insight from others who are experiencing depression/anxiety, etc. whether pituitary related or not.James here....
What does your endocrinologist say about your current pituitary functions ?
j
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