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Functional Movement Disorder Caused by Stress?

Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: May 10 4:03pm | Replies (18)

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@dianestjohn

WOW! Thank you, each of you, for sharing. I will be 75 in a few weeks, and have physically declined dramatically since November 2024. And, for the love of me, I cannot figure out why. Doctors, keep telling me basically it is "aging...suck it up lady"; but it seems to have happened so quickly, I just plum don't accept that. I was hit with several strokes at 55 while working, only to discover I have the Leiden Factor V gene. Was put on "warfarin" and several other meds, including Paxil and Clonazepam, for the past 20 yrs. I have dropped the Paxil and am now on .05mg of Clonazepam, two cholesterol meds and Florzemide daily. Over the past 4-5 months, I have experienced several TIA's, lost balance, my artificial hips are losing their power, I am having difficulty functioning alone, but am single, a middle class, woman determined to do it on my own. Staying out of "stress" is difficult, and I more comfortable living alone with my cat easier day by day. This is NOT who I was. All of that being said, I thank you and will look into this disorder, because, something is going on, and I am totally tired of being poked at by the medical profession. Thank you again, "Hurting in New Jersey"

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Thank you all so much for all your hugs and caring. YOU made me feel loved. I do apologize, I normally do not reach out for help, shame on me...I am learning. I usually only reply to those who need my positive help and support. This was a new experience for me and will be treasured. Lessons learned: STOP being so independent in your aging process, EASE UP on your construction jobs in your home, as they are only making your physical pain worse, and ALLOW others to care for me when needed most.
Sincerely, Thank you, All of You.
Slowing Down in New Jersey