True, but if someone walks in here complaining about a toothache, it doesn't necessarily mean they’re feeling poorly as a whole person. With psychology, however, that connection is much more likely. I hope I've made my point clearly 😁
Look, do yourself a favor and read up on shallow breathing online. I stumbled upon some info recently, and it turns out most people aren't even breathing correctly. Shouldn't we consider how much that impacts our overall well-being?
My mom deals with a pretty similar situation, so I was actually hoping this guy's case wasn't quite this extreme. It strikes me that medication non-compliance might be part of the issue here—the simple possibility that he isn't actually taking them. A patient might decide they don't need them, or perhaps they just feel terrible on them. My mother, for instance, genuinely believes she’s perfectly healthy and feels that swallowing pills is beneath her. If that’s what we’re dealing with here, then I think seeking a second diagnosis is a dangerous move. If the current diagnosis is correct and there's no one properly monitoring him, the next step could be prescribing even stronger meds that end up causing unnecessary complications.
If you’ve realized the medication isn't working, then it simply isn't working. The bottom line is that you have to find an alternative path. Maybe it's aromatherapy, getting active with some cardio, spending more time outdoors, or connecting with people. It could be digging into deep-seated issues from your past—taking action through forgiveness, whether that means saying "I forgive you" or accepting an apology. It might mean changing your work environment or social circle, or even seeking a spiritual reset. There are countless alternative routes, just as there are endless things that can weigh a person down. Long-term stress, chronic dissatisfaction, and deep disappointment can all lead to depression. Clearly, this isn't just a matter of hormones or biological imbalances; if it were, the medication would be doing its job. If your family truly cares about your well-being, they should be trying to help you get to the root of the problem, because that's where all these struggles originate. Perhaps you've lost faith—in yourself, or in others. Who knows? You can always vent to us here, or you can talk to someone in person. I don't know, I hope this helps in some small way... And yes, nature has a way of healing. 👍
I keep seeing threads popping up about depression, anxiety, and all that. It makes me wonder—have we actually become a society that just slowly eats itself alive? Positive vibes are easy to spread, sure, but negative ones travel just as fast. I really hope things aren't quite as bleak as this poll might suggest. I mean, how many of us are even lurking here? I feel like I’ve scrolled through thousands of posts already, haha. 😕😁 And please, let's not move this poll over to the psychology sub. Most people heading there are already feeling down, burnt out, or depressed, or they're specifically looking for help. I’m worried the results wouldn't be an accurate reflection of the general public. Thanks.
I actually looked into this last year, and here’s my take. I’ll sit for the entrance exams regardless of whether I end up paying the tuition. They have a strict cap on how many out-of-state students they can accept, anyway. Technically, it's possible to pursue two majors, but I’m still questioning if that’s actually a smart move. I don't want to get ahead of myself only to hit a wall later. Does anyone have any advice or personal experience with this?
"Could you lean forward a bit when that happens?" It hits me out of nowhere sometimes. I have this feeling it's just my blood pressure acting up; I just bend over for a second and it passes immediately.
It’s technically possible to enroll one as a full-time student and the other as a part-time student paying tuition. My dilemma is whether I should actually pull the trigger on this, or if I've already missed my window. 😢
The weather is finally turning pleasant, and I’ve been thinking about enrolling in design school. I feel like I could actually excel there, rather than just dragging myself through my current degree, but honestly? I'm terrified. I can't quite put my finger on why. Maybe it's the fear of judgment. I worry people will look at me and say, "Look at her—she can't even pass her exams on time at her current college, and now she thinks she can handle another one." I'm feeling such intense anxiety and shame; I feel like a coward. I want to do something to regain my self-respect, but I just need some support right now. The problem is, I can't bring myself to accept help from certain people. My stubbornness gets in the way, and that pride only leads to misery... God, I've been being so hard on myself lately. 😢
I already mentioned it to my doctor, but her advice was basically to just leave it alone and take nothing for the sweating. Honestly, I’m losing the motivation to even bother with appointments anymore; most doctors I see just wave me off and dismiss my concerns immediately. Don't take this the wrong way, but why did you emphasize him being a "female" surgeon? That doesn't really change anything. There are plenty of male surgeons at the local hospital in Chicago, yet they still get a bad reputation...
Well, thank God, it didn't end up being that bad. The issue is just that it keeps popping up—it flares up, settles down, then repeats the cycle. I'm a bit worried it might be a symptom of something else, but honestly, it’s barely even bothering me right now. So, what's the move? Cold compresses and disinfecting before I shave?? Thanks, man. 😁
How can I tell if this is turning into an abscess? Right now, I’m just feeling a thickening under my arm—about half a finger's width. It feels more broad than raised. I have no idea why I'm sweating so much lately, but it's starting to get annoying. 😢
So, over the last couple of weeks, I’ve had this happen two or three times now. A painful lump keeps forming in my armpit. It feels like an inflamed hair follicle, but it’s actually deeper than that. This has never happened to me before. It really hurts when I squeeze my arm or even just touch the area. I can't tell if we're talking about swollen lymph nodes or something else entirely. I shave my armpits regularly and I tend to sweat quite a bit. I don't use those thick roll-on deodorants; I just use a quick spray when I head out the door. Has anyone dealt with anything similar? Any advice?
Everything is just so damn relative... you can be incredibly bright but barely scrape by with Cs because you just don't have the drive to try then there are those kids whose parents push them relentlessly at home, resulting in straight As or a million different combinations somewhere in between 😉
Life would be damn boring if we didn't suffer at all. We have to endure some pain—just accept it already... If you actually got everything you ever wanted, you’d just end up miserable because then you'd start wishing you didn't have it all... God... Terrible.