My Intro

[Lissy]

Hello

I am a 33 year old female that has been suffering from GAD and depression and recently added phobias ( certain foods,meds, crowded areas). I have been dealing with these issues pretty much on my own for a number of years until I realized that is has taken over my life like a addiction... I have successfully tired medication in the past (8 years ago) Lexapro and went off after a few months because I was completely better and continued being healthy, until 4 years ago.

4 years ago I had a baby and ended up becoming ill, eventually found out I have a condition called POTS "Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia" and the symptoms were very similar to GAD besides the excessive heart-rate upon standing so I actually started thinking maybe I didn't have GAD ever....Well I guess I have a mixture no-one really knows since anxiety has no blood testing.

So here I am seeking information and support.

My goal is to make my life more manageable, possibly get over my fears and take meds when they are needed, and gain some weight since I avoid so much food I am 93 lbs I'd like to gain 10-20 lbs.

I don't know how much coming on a website can do to help me but nothing else is working.

I hope to help myself and others

Lissy

 

[H011yHawkJ311yBean]

Welcome!! You could put your key-words in the search window at the top right corner of the page and look that way, but someone will likely throw some possibilities your way...

 

[Lissy]

Thank You, for your welcome. I will try the search I'm sure I'll find lots of helpful information.

 

[Retired]

Hello Lissy!

Welcome to Psychlinks. Sometimes by meeting people with experiences similar to yours, you can gain support and encouragement from their insights.

Hopefully you might find that support from our members on the Forum.

Let us know how we can help.

 

[forgetmenot]

Hi Lizzy welcome to Psychlinks