Posted by katekite on June 10, 2002, at 7:23:25
In reply to Re: A..D.'s = pro-anxiety...yukkkk!!! (rant) » katekite, posted by jay on June 10, 2002, at 4:57:36
My anxiety waxes and wanes. It's been getting progressively worse for years but still, sometimes will go away for no reason. Like Saturday had a wonderful evening and slept fantastic, awaking refreshed for the first time in weeks. Today its back to my more usual self. After I've had anxiety for a month or so with no relief, I start to get depressed. If I focus on this causal connection I can often get myself out of the depression. I have had a depression diagnosis in the past but not currently. I was diagnosed as BP II for several months but that's been thrown out. Also am ADD, but the meds only work sometimes, so I'm confused about that diagnosis too.
As far as cortisol goes, my pdoc said it's worth getting it checked once in your lifetime -- a 24 hr urine check.
I'm not overweight and have none of the typical signs of cushing's syndrome -- those happen if very high cortisol continues without relief for years and years. Mine is only about 4 times as high as it should be for someone my age.
My only symptoms are: gradually increasing anxiety and insomnia and mental stuff, difficulty concentrating. And inability to tolerate either heat or extreme cold, moreso than in the past. I had quit my job a year ago because of just feeling horribly stressed, and thought that would help. It seemed to at first, then I got stressed out again anyhow. Stressed by everything.
Anyhow -- I delayed testing because I was convinced it was 'just me'. And docs aren't quick to do low yield tests.
But definitely once in your life, especially if you are looking at a lifetime of treatment.
Glad you had a good day and thought about vacations: sometimes on a vacation our normal anxiety disappears for a bit -- since our mind knows the novelty will be anxiety provoking it can see it as a challenge and fun, even.
take care
kate
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