Posted by Kathi on April 8, 2001, at 19:58:12
In reply to Making patterns; over-stimulation/too much nrg, posted by good4u on April 8, 2001, at 1:52:50
> Since I've started taking SSRIs I've experienced a strange sort of "overactivation," "overstimulation" feeling in my brain directly behind my eyes, which causes me to "make patterns" in my head-ie, no matter what I'm doing, I make up, down, left, right,and diagonal pattterns w/my eyes (but I don't physically move my eyes, it done "in my brain." So, watching TV, reading, and everything else is nearly impossible. The patterns are such a distraction that it severely limits my functionality. There is also a feeling of great pressure in the same area. I've taken the SSRIs for years, and the patterns have been on and off, but lately, they've come back with increased intensity and will not subside. I've recently gotten off all of my medication and instead am trying the TRUHOPE vitamin/nutrient supplement program. Since I've been off the medications and on this program, my moods have stabilized dramatically, yet the patterns remain and increase in intensity when I increase the amount of vitamin supplements I take. Often, I'll experience a "draining" sensation in my sinuses, kind of like a post-nasal drip type of sensation, and immediately afterward, there is a "pressure-release" after which the cloudiness in my mind and the patternss go away nearly completely.
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> Have you heard ANYTHING about such a thing, or, if not, can you offer any insight?>Mabey I am barking up the wrong tree but have you ever had an MRI to outrule anything physical?? I am very surprised if your dr. hasn't looked into all areas to figure out what is causing this. Mabey your physician could refer you for one. Best of luck to you and let us know how you are doing. Kathi (karen)
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