Posted by Willow on August 26, 2001, at 8:03:35
In reply to Re: Physical symptoms when you don't feel depressed, posted by sar on August 26, 2001, at 4:15:49
Pura Vida
Do a search on "somatisation" "somitization" and "generalized anxiety disorder." I would have denied that I had any anxiety, until I took effexor. About four months after being on it I noticed such a difference, something was different. Not until then was I able to recognize in hindsight that I had suffered from GAD. The effexor got rid of this. (Beware though when reading about somatisation that doctors haven't understood the mind/body relation. Most of the searches will come up with information written about this by doctors, and because of their ignorance they have projected their inadequacy at the patient. Don't take this personally.) In my opinion CFS is better treated by a psychologist not a medical doctor. A general practioner can prescribe medications to alleviate symptoms, but they don't have a cure. Also if your gp is at all condescending look for a younger understanding doctor.
Best Wishes, from a fellow fatiguer.Sar
Alcohol is the worse thing for insomnia. When did the insomnia start? Before or after you started drinking?
I rx "a summer at the time out farm" to help this condition. Side effects - sunburn, bug bites, raspberry pits between teeth, ...
Envious of your youth, but no desire to go back there!
Whistling Willow
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