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can using meth/speed cause severe anxiety and depression?

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Yes it is a very: dangerous drug that causes damage rapidly. If you or someone you know is using speed, get professional help ASAP.

Question 2

can  severe anxiety and depression cause neuropathy symptoms in legs feet and just numb feeling inside abdomen?

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NO.: Severe anxiety and depression may cause hazy vision, muscle spasms, "butterflies" in the stomach, gas pains from shallow breathing when anxious.  Some  of the symptoms can be explained by you multiple sclerosis

Question 3

is gabitril (tiagabine) used for severe anxiety or depression. i was on gabapentin and it was the only med that worked but caused weight gain.?

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Sometimes: Gabitril or tiagabine is a GABA reuptake inhibitor, a different mechanism of action than neurontin (gabapentin). It has been used off label to treat anxiety with some success. There are studies in treating both social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 4

20 yrs of depakote for simple partial seizures caused osteoporosis. switched to:  lamictal - caused severe anxiety; vimpat (lacosamide) -depression. alternatives?

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Many: Gabapentin, lyrica, (pregabalin) keppra, topamax, zonisamide and Oxcarbazepine are other drugs to consider.  They all work for partial seizures.  Also, take vitamin d.

Question 5

severe anxiety and ocd. if ssris helped with your depression but not anxiety 3 years back but now after 2 days cause increased energy, terrible insomnia and a decreased need for sleep following extreme anxiety /panic does this always mean bipolar?

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: It is not definite that it means Bipolar but that would be something that needs to be considered. Would be best to be seen by a Psychiatrist to evaluate all the nuanses of your symptoms and history as well as treatment you have had to determine the appropriate medication at this time.

Question 6

what are strategies to deal with severe anxiety and depression?

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Medication/therapy: The combination of medication combined with talk therapy appears to be the most effective intervention and have the longest lasting effect.

Question 7

i have severe anxiety and depression but the past two years i get this 'shocky' feeling in my head.  like a jolt, what could it be?

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Major Depression: I feel your distress.
“Shocky feeling in head like a jolt” indicates need to see a Psychiatrist for severe anxiety and depression, determining need for Intensive Therapy and Medication.
Be the Captain of your thoughts, feelings and symptoms, not Victim.
Go to a National Park and Feel the Wonders; relax, walk, hike, 
Have Balanced Diet.
Do Breathing and Music Relaxation, Yoga, Meditation  Tai Chi.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of severe anxiety and depression?

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Wikipedia Internet: Very extensive answer for this venue. Look up in a psychology/psychiatry dicctionary or in internet at wikipedia free encyclopedia.

Question 9

if i have severe anxiety and depression could i qualify for short term disability?

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Not straightforwards: Best to have psychiatric evaluation first.  If emotional issues cannot be controlled with simple measures and you cannot be productive, there may be rationale for disability, but a lot depends on language within the disability policy.  Social security is not an option, as a basic eligibility status is 1year or longer.

Question 10

i've got severe anxiety and depression when there's a change of environment.  help please?

Accepted Answer

Could you clarify : This. Do you mean the symptoms occur with seasonal changes, moving from warm to cold climates, time zone changes, etc?  Please spell out what you mean by change of environment and re-ask. Take care.

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