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Overcoming Fatigue
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Chronic fatigue- social anxiety- depression- help!?
Depression: You first have to rule out medical, thyroid, neurological and sleep related or drug induced causes, if all this has been ruled out then you can start meds and therapy. ...Read more
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Anxiety spells, insomnia, headaches, fatigue and lack of concentration ?
See a therapist.: It sounds like you do not feel good at all. Please see your physician to be sure something physical isn't going on to cause these symptoms then get a therapist to help you find out why you feel this way and ways to deal with it. ...Read more
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Overcoming fatigue (Tip)
Sleep, smile, relax & laugh more. See your doctor for check ups. Cut down/quit smoking & drinking. ...See more
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Overcoming Fatigue (Checklist)
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Frustration over people thinking caregiving fatigue is laziness?
Experience: Support groups helps.Ask these people to spend 24 hrs with the patient .Most of these critics have no knowledge of what a typical caregivers day `involve.Dont be discouraged-give yourself some respite also. ...Read more
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Depression, anxiety, paranoia, memory loss, confusion, trouble concentrating, vision trouble, seeing and hearing things. ?
Very serious : You need to be evaluated by your doctor as soon as possible. The symptoms you describe are very serious and need to be treated. It is extremely important that your condition be accurately diagnosed so that the appropriate treatment can be provided. The differential diagnosis is broad and ranges from a medical cause to Schizophrenia versus Substance-Induced Psychosis. ...Read more
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Overcoming fatigue (Tip)
Simple act of hydrating yourself first thing on waking up can help the body jump start itself. ...See more
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Overcoming Obesity (Checklist)
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Hand tremors, weakness, vision problems, fatigue, mood swings/depressed mood, stressed, dizziness, loss of balance trouble concentrating/ focusing?
You need evaluation: You need to be evaluated by a neurologist, a psychiatrist, an ophthalmologist, a gastroenterologist, and a psychologist for neuropsych testing. Yours is a very complicated case that will take a team of physicians or a very bright internist to diagnose. Please ask your general practitioner for referrals to the above specialties until a cause for all of your symptoms is identified. ...Read more
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Can you experience weight gain while overcoming adrenal fatigue or exhaustion?
Yes: You can get weight gain for over eating or eating comfort foods while under stress. You can gain weight from being less active. Weight gain is usually a very common disorder and it is usually not due to anything unusual. Review the situation with your doctor. ...Read more
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Overcoming fatigue (Tip)
Get a physical /labs for thyroid, diabetes, anemia, etc. Do get 6-8 hrs sleep do eat balanced diet. ...See more
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Overcoming Anorexia (Checklist)
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Fear, depression, worry, racing heart & mind, insomnia, spasms, chronic masturbation (11 yrs), F52.4-E.dysfunction, poor concentration, weeping. Help!
Therapy?: Have you yet tried any form of psychotherapy? Typically, the optimal combination of things to treat emotional issues such as depression is medication (which, on your best day, is supposed to take the edge off symptoms) but the real gruntwork takes place in psychotherapist's consulting room. ...Read more
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Extreme lack of energy, daytime tiredness and difficulty focusing due to stress?
Not sure of question: If these are new symptoms, i'd strongly recommend that you have a check-up, first with your primary care doctor. There are lots of physical conditions that can cause these symptoms, as well as psychiatric ones such as depression and anxiety. You deserve a better life, and the first step well may be finding out what is going on. If it is "just" stress, then you may need help dealing with that. ...Read more
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Overcoming fatigue (Tip)
Short walk in nature; drink water and eat some fruit; yawn, body needs nap! ...See more
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Can QIGONG help with anxiety depression constant tiredness and chronic constipation?
Chinese qigong: is not a panacea. i don't think they exist. There is a good deal of research to support many health and psychological benefits of qigong. Check out the National Qigong Association website USA www.nqa.org The gentle movements, breathing, and meditation, in western terms, adjusts biochemistry and attitude, not to mention turning down the fight flight freeze response. Peace and good health. ...Read more
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Joint pain, depressed mood, fatigue, overweight, difficulty concentrating, get tired quickly, weakness (generalized). Hypothyroidism?
Thyroid?: Possible, need workup to rule that in/out. ...Read more
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Overcoming fatigue (Tip)
There are so many causes of fatigue. Be specific with your doctor about your symptoms. ...See more