Question of the Week: Have You Tried

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Question of the Week: Have You Tried
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Mon, 10-02-2006 - 12:11pm
I posted in the health folder some info on St. John's Wort & SAMe. Last week, I posted about the benefits of massage in coping tips & tricks. Have you tried alternatives, ie.
 

 


 



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Fri, 10-06-2006 - 10:56am
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Fri, 10-06-2006 - 12:45pm

Hi,

I haven't tried an treatments yet for my GAD, since I was just diagnosed. But I started taking 3 Valerian root capsules at bedtime and it has helped a lot with my initial falling asleep. Although I still get insomnia and problems with repeated waking several nights a week.

Smiles,
Dee

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Sat, 10-07-2006 - 9:49am
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Sat, 10-07-2006 - 9:17pm

Dee, welcome again!

Sheri Ann

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Sun, 10-08-2006 - 10:18am

Hi Sheri Ann,

I went in for a free "Depression Screening" at my college, which also tested for panic attack, PTSD etc. My score for GAD was really high. I saw the college therapist afterwards and she is the one that I have an appointment with tomorrow.

I'd be open to traditional treatments. I'd rather not go on meds, but I don't know if I could get a lot better without them, unless I undergo a radical lifestyle change. My DH has been on antidepressants for two years and helped him a lot. I also don't have medical insurance, so cost has been an issue for me in seeking treatment.

It's really just been a huge adjustment the last few years. My teacher in my abnormal psychology class gave us a life experience test to basically measure stressfully change or events in the last year. She said a score of 26+ indicated very high stress and I scored a 77! A lot of it is related to DH's health (MS), my father has not been well and recently entered a nursing home in CA, some of my local in-laws are real pieces of work, financial issues, moving to get closer to school etc. is just the tip of the iceberg. I keep thinking if I could just get my daily life "under control" things would be better & I guess thats where the GAD came in.

The ironic part is that I have dealt with some huge crisises regarding DH's health and other family events. I'm always pretty cool and calm, proud of how I handle stuff and then a few weeks later after it's past, I end up all jittery, anxious and ready to explode at the most insignificant things. Sigh

Thanks for the welcome! I'm really hoping I can work past some of this and really appreciate the support.

Smiles,
Dee

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Registered: 07-16-2006
Mon, 10-09-2006 - 12:41am
Omega 3 fatty acids from fish oil supplements help with depression alot. I have been ussing daily and feel better. Research this on the internet and you will see many studies done on this.
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Mon, 10-09-2006 - 11:11pm

Dee, with so many things going on it's *normal* to feel as you do.

Sheri Ann

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Sat, 10-14-2006 - 6:51am
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