Thanks for the detailed breakdown. He can move around, use his hands, and turn his head. But they had to restrain his arms because he keeps pulling at the breathing tube. He was heavily sedated for two days, but things started looking up yesterday. Just a heads-up, three fingers on each hand—starting from the middle one—have been curled inward for years now. It’s a real struggle for him to straighten them out.
The doctors are about 90% certain it's Myasthenia Gravis, though they’re running more tests. They also brought up the possibility of plasmapheresis.
I have a question, because the doctors aren't telling us anything and they seem just as clueless as we are about what's actually going on.
Here’s the situation. A person in their 70s is currently in the ICU. They had spinal surgery a few months back due to fused discs, which triggered a massive bout of depression. They've been relying on half a Praxiten every single night just to sleep. They lost a significant amount of weight, too. About four months ago, they even sat their son down and said goodbye, telling him this was the end and it would be the last time they saw each other. They've lived with liver cirrhosis for 20 years, but recent tests from a couple of days ago showed the liver looks like a baby's—completely regenerated.
During a hospital visit for some tests, they started choking and coughing up fluid. They suffered two cardiac arrests and had to be resuscitated. Their skin has taken on this greenish tint. It's been two days on life support. As soon as they try to take them off the ventilator, they stop breathing. The doctors are stumped. They ran tests just two days ago—CT scan was clear, lungs look fine, heart seems okay (they initially suspected an esophageal vein issue or an enlarged aorta, but ruled those out). Basically, everything looks perfect on paper. They might run some additional tests today. We just don't get it. If everything is "fine," why can't they breathe without the machine?
Does anyone have any ideas? We really need help here. The doctors aren't giving us straight answers because, if they're being honest, they don't know what's happening either.
I've never even touched a sedative. Look, I’ve had my share of struggles. I spiraled after one specific event hit me—it caught me off guard, personally speaking. I didn't expect it to hit this hard. My head feels clearer most of the time, but there are days when it just... drags me under. Depression is the heavy hitter here, so it's obvious why things feel the way they do. I have no intention of going on medication; I'm trying to be stronger than my own brain. 😁 It sounds stupid, I know, but I'm terrified of pills and all that stuff, even if I see how much they help others. Jesus, I can't imagine what it's like for you, dealing with this since you were ten, while I've only been in the thick of it for five months... 🙄
Rebecca Moore said:It’s definitely linked to serotonin.
I’ve been dealing with intrusive thoughts since I was ten years old. It was my biggest struggle back then. I had various tics too—just part of the whole OCD package.
Does anyone else here deal with what you'd call superstitious beliefs?
So how do you actually treat it? Antidepressants? My logic is, if someone starts out with depression, once they clear the depression, the rest should stop, right? 🙄
So, I was reading this list of depression symptoms, and it mentions things like "intrusive dark thoughts" or "disturbing mental imagery." Honestly, since OCD falls under the anxiety umbrella, I’m completely lost on where to draw the line anymore. For me, it all kicked off right when my depression hit. Now, I just feel constantly on edge—totally wired and tense.
rowdyviper722:"Look, people here constantly claim that OCD stems from some dark, repressed stuff buried in your subconscious, and that’s why the conflict exists. That might be total nonsense. There’s actual research suggesting OCD is tied to hormone imbalances in the brain—specifically serotonin—which makes it much more like a physical ailment. Your brain is basically just glitching. "
I read somewhere that OCD (usually those intrusive thoughts) tends to flare up during depressive episodes, specifically because of the serotonin levels...
If I run into any questions, I'll let you know. Thanks for the "invite." 😉 And thanks for the reply 👍 Honestly, it’s just good to see people finally shaking off those little nuisances that can seriously make life miserable for anyone dealing with them. I've always been an overthinker—always analyzing everything—but lately? It's like I've lost the steering wheel. My thoughts are spiraling out of control, and frankly... there's a lot of dark stuff in there. Brrr. Goodnight 😍
So, does this disorder actually need an underlying cause? Because, honestly, I feel like I know exactly what triggered this for me 😢 And the more I try to dodge facing it, the worse things get in the moment 😢 Man, I'm genuinely glad you moved past that 👍 Props to you 👍 It’s pretty fascinating reading about someone actually getting better; I want all the specifics—how, why, where, what happened, etc. 😬
Wow... This is happening to me too... Beyond the compulsions, my head is just totally 🙄 unknown 🤣 On top of that, there's the depression 😬 How on earth did you get through this without medication? How did you make it stop? A lot of people have told me that stuff like this hits during your early 20s 😲 And I'm in my early 20s right now.
Freud once said, "Bring me a normal person and I'll cure them." "Normal" is a myth. It doesn't exist. There’s just us and our own egos. Stop trying to blend in with the crowd. Just be who you are, compulsions and all. When those habits start getting in your way, cut them out. It isn't easy. You'll have to swallow a lot of bitter pills to get there, but it can be done.
Hypochondria is a brutal psychological disorder. People struggling with it need actual support, not some cheap mockery. What you’re describing here isn't technically hypochondria, but it definitely falls under the same umbrella.
Quit smoking, stay away from booze, and cut out white flour and refined sugar—basically, ditch the heavy carbs. Stick to a vegetarian diet, maybe have some meat once or twice a week at most. Stop the daily coffee and tea habit, too. Just move more and get some actual exercise in your life... It’ll help you out quite a bit if you actually stick to it. It's much healthier. If all that sounds too complicated for you, then there's no saving you—you'll just be stuck popping pills or switching to birth control. I wouldn't recommend the latter if you're only dealing with period cramps; it makes zero sense to poison your whole system with hormones just for those two days when you're on your cycle, rather than just managing the pain.
Occasional smokers aren't exactly at high risk for lung cancer. Since we’re all breathing anyway, a few cigarettes a week isn't going to do much damage to us 😬
Look, let’s get one thing straight: a case of strep throat isn't the only reason you'd end up with tonsillitis. You can't just guess. To actually confirm if it's strep, you need a throat swab first so the doctor knows exactly which antibiotic to prescribe.
Kate Garcia2 said:Pus-filled tonsillitis appearing as one of the initial symptoms of Mono is treated with antibiotics. Since the prescription was just Ampicillin, the doctor didn't really cause any major damage if the girl actually has Mono. So how would you treat strep throat??? Or wouldn't you treat it at all? Get a medical degree first!!!😠
You're jumping straight to strep throat conclusions. 😁You absolutely cannot give antibiotics to someone suffering from Mononucleosis. NONE. And having pus on your tonsils doesn't automatically mean it's strep—which, unfortunately, does require antibiotics. Lucky for me, I had a mild case of tonsillitis while dealing with Mono, so I just stuck to soft foods, stayed hydrated, and rested. I have a friend—a smart doctor, too—who was prescribed antibiotics despite having every symptom of Mono. She ended up in the hospital.