update on depression and anxiety

**ldgb4** · 03-25-2005, 06:22 PM

hi everyone, (sorry this is another long one)Happy Easter to all of you!
I have went to a few counseling appts and it helps some I'm not sure if they are just supose to listen and of course try to help or more, but my counsler
talks about her life also which is fine but it makes me forget sometimes what I am trying to say or talk about, but I guess at least it takes my mind off of things. I have an appt with her thursday and with the phychiatrist so I will maybe get some relief one thing that I am excited about but hope I'm not getting my hopes up is that maybe he will prescribe me something for my anxiety and nerves that will also help with IC so maybe I can as they say kill two birds with one stone. My anxiety makes me feel scared and my heart races so fast that that alone scares me but my nervousness makes it difficult for me just to handle simply little tasks it ends up being a big task for me when it shouldn't be. I want to thank you all for taking the time to listen you all are very much appreciated I don't know what I would have done if I wouldn't have found this website and you all your truly great caring people. Wish me luck I will keep you all in my prayers.

Thanks again,
Lisa

vm · 03-26-2005, 01:17 AM

Glad you are feeling a little better.

***ICNDonna*** · 03-26-2005, 03:02 AM

It sounds very much like you are moving in the right direction.

Sending warm healing thoughts,
Donna

**mayray518** · 03-26-2005, 07:46 AM

I went to a psychiatrist after IC diagnosis. When I started feeling better, I will still depressed over what it did to my life. I told her my story and the first thing she said was "You made it through all that, you are very strong." I had never had anyone say that and I burst into tears. It was worth it, it helped me to deal with life after IC.

**caitlinsmom** · 03-27-2005, 09:36 AM

I have also had my counselor tell me I am a strong person, and it made me feel good too. I hope you start to feel better soon. My counselor told me something once that has greatly helped me, that if I am sad or anxious about a issue, if I can tolerate the feelings I have long enough to work on my issue, i will fee better. After seeing a counselor for so many years I am usually able to figure what is bothering me and how to resolve it, b/c my counselor has helped me deal with feeling of uncomfortableness when working out issue that are causing me stress.

**kiffy313** · 03-29-2005, 09:16 AM

I am glad you have found a good Dr. Will keep you in Prayer. I am scheduled to see my Therapist the end of April...I have battled anxiety and depression for a long time, and I can totally relate to your "heart racing", it is so scary. I have had several tests, and my heart checks out fine except for mild MVP and I do have way high cholesterol even tho I am underweight (family history...

) So in my case I know my heart is physically ok...I always say check with your Dr. for your own safety, as we are all different. Anyways, My Psych Dr. gave me a helpful tip, she said, "when you feel your heart start to "race", tell yourself, "it is a good thing that my heart is beating, hearts are supposed to beat..." I also will get up and "get moving" whether doing some housework, etc., that way it takes my mind off of my heart, (I tell myself) when we are moving our hearts naturally beat faster...

. I take an anti-depressant and have an anti-anxiety if I need it, thankfully the anxiety seems to be better, it is the depression that is more of a problem these days...
Take Care

Kif

**ldgb4** · 03-29-2005, 07:10 PM

Thank you all for your responses I will keep you informed. I hope you all are doing well. Kif I hope your depression gets better it does seem like your never going to get over it but I have faith that I will and you will to with time and the right medication. I thank you very much for your advice I am willing to try anything that might work. I hope you get to feeling better soon I will keep you in my prayers also.
Thank you all again for your help I do so very much appreciate it I will keep you all in my prayers.

Thanks again
Lisa

**kiffy313** · 03-31-2005, 10:57 AM

Lisa,
Thanks for your kind words and Prayers. I should also say that I know my depression will get better, part of my increased depression is probably due to concern for my Mom. She lives with us, was diagnosed with lung cancer a year ago this month and I am her main caretaker. She has "been through the ringer" but is in "remission" for now, Thank God

, and is such a strong lady! But, as often times can happen, in caring for her, I have let many of my own appts. go, so that is something I am now trying to work on...I know that caretakers have to "take care" of themselves, too or they are not good for anyone...That is just hard to do...I am so thankful for my wonderful hubby and this group of supportive people here at the IC boards! It is great just to have people who truly "know" what we are all going through with the IC.
Thanks again, and Good Luck to you, too.
Take Care all,

Kif

**ldgb4** · 04-01-2005, 06:43 PM

hi everyone,

I went to my appointment the dr told me to continue the zoloft and put me on valium for the anxiety and nervousness. He is checking to make sure that it is just depression and anxiety he concerned about bipolar because I also have mood swings where I get agitated I personally thought that it was because of the hysterectomy and having no hormone replacement,but I am afraid if it is bipolar if people will think that I am crazy or be afraid of me and the thought that it could be passed on to my kids

I don't really think that it is bipolar I think that it is not having any hormone replacement and when I get nervous that makes me agitated. Don't know what to think does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Thanks,
Lisa

***ICNDonna*** · 04-02-2005, 02:41 AM

If you do turn out to be bipolar, there is no disgrace to that and more then there would be a problem if you have an ear infection, diabetes, or a bad cold. Your body just needs help (medication) to function better. And if you're concerned about what people might think, I suggest you not tell anyone.

Warm hugs,
Donna

**diane57** · 04-02-2005, 07:07 AM

Yeah I agree with Donna. I know several people who are bipolar and they're pretty open about it (including with their bosses at work) and nobody really blinks an eye about it. I think almost everyone recognizes it as an imbalance in the chemistry of the body, like diabetes. Bipolar disorder I think is generally not difficult to treat, too, there seem to be a lot of good medications that help with it. Whatever it is, though, hope you're feeling better soon - sounds like this doc is going to help you get it figured out...