Well... it turns out my T3 levels aren't even low 🙄. My mom took a look at my lab results and, honestly, she completely misread them at first glance. It was just... 🙂 😛
I still need to double-check everything once I get back home, though
Steven Collins38 said:I also get the impression that an anxiety-depressive disorder could be the precursor to psychosis.
I don't believe that is actually the case. A psychotic disorder implies that a person lacks the capacity to distinguish reality from their own imagination... whereas anxiety is a neurotic disorder, which pertains to a disruption in emotional perception. If you truly feel like your perceptions are leaning toward the psychotic, then you absolutely must address that and seek treatment immediately; if you leave it unchecked, things could certainly take a turn for the worse. You really ought to seek out a second opinion from another psychiatrist to thoroughly investigate whether you are dealing with a psychotic disorder or simply neurosis. (To my untrained ear, this sounds more like neurosis.)
This isn't strictly on topic, but I am just so incredibly disillusioned with our healthcare system... To give you an idea, my father passed away just two and a half weeks ago. When the ambulance finally arrived to take him to the ER, he and my mother ended up sitting there for four and a half grueling hours at the hospital's cardiology unit (emergency 😲) before anyone even looked at him. And the worst part? It wasn't even that crowded. You could see doctors just wandering aimlessly from one side of the hall to the other... it was absolutely appalling!!! 😲 🙄 😢 😢 😢
Praxiten is a benzodiazepine, which essentially makes it a sedative. It’s designed to calm you down, ease tension, and induce drowsiness, which is why so many people reach for it when they're struggling with insomnia.
As for me, Praxiten never really did anything for my symptoms... Honestly, regarding the Praxiten, I don't think you need to lose sleep over what your sister is taking; however, I find it quite peculiar that she's on this second medication without being prescribed an antipsychotic alongside it... (Unless, of course, she’s dealing with Parkinson's.) But then again, I suppose her doctor knows best.🙂
"Cogentin (chemically known as biperiden) is an anticholinergic medication used within psychiatry specifically to prevent or manage the side effects triggered by antipsychotics. To be perfectly clear: Cogentin does not treat the underlying symptoms of the illness itself; rather, its purpose is to mitigate or forestall the adverse reactions caused by antipsychotic treatment. These side effects, which Cogentin is prescribed to combat, include involuntary muscle movements, abnormal eye positioning, muscle stiffness in the body and face, or a "mask-like" facial expression. It is critical to note that Cogentin should not be administered to patients suffering from angle-closure glaucoma, prostate hypertrophy, or cardiac conditions, as it may exacerbate these issues. Furthermore, prolonged use of Cogentin in elderly patients is generally discouraged. One must understand that antipsychotics are not addictive, nor do they poison the patient, control the brain, or dictate thoughts and behavior; instead, they assist the patient in organizing confused thoughts, help them perceive their surroundings more realistically, and allow them to maintain better control over their own behavior."
I appreciate that... So, looking at the situation, it turns out I actually need to look into a mortgage. And frankly, I am completely in the dark about how any of this works... 😢 Do you happen to have any insight into the typical process for all of this?
Winona, what kind of tumor were you actually battling, and how did you finally manage to beat it? I am genuinely curious about your entire journey... You have only given us tiny fragments of the truth, leaving so much unclear... 🙂 😕 If you are willing to share your story with us... 👋
How could my 66-year-old father go about gaining some weight? Ever since he dealt with pancreatitis and underwent gallbladder surgery about six or seven years ago, he hasn't been able to put on any mass and remains quite thin. Is it necessarily a bad thing? Perhaps not, but it would be genuinely beneficial if he could pack on a little bit of weight... So, how does one achieve that at his age? 😕
I’ve heard that a spray called "Nasonex" works wonders for allergic rhinitis... I think that was the name, though I can't seem to track down my own prescription at the moment...
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I went in for blood work today and I'm looking at the results now... Does anyone know what "Morph.ch." stands for? I'm assuming it means "morphological change"... and what does "anisocito. micro" mean (that's the result)? Thanks.
Brian Edwards78 said:It’s truly pathetic when you find yourself trying to explain basic concepts to a group of people who clearly haven't a clue, using their own limited vocabulary just to get through to them.. absolutely dreadful. 😁 👍
Ahem... Brian Edwards78, are you... hm... implying that I don't have a clue? Is that what's happening here? Ha? 😉 😁 😛