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Depression and Anxiety at an older age

Posted by pjss48 @pjss48, Sep 14, 2018

I am a 70 year old woman who has had depression and anxiety for a long time. It got worse 3 years ago when my husband lost one of his jobs. I panicked and my anxiety increased. I was afraid to do things. like driving. I have arthritis pretty bad and foot problems. I'm a Christian and my faith has helped me. My husband was a pastor and our church closed 3 months ago. We've had continual stress. Sometimes I don't know what to do with myself during the day. I've gotten help from several doctors, including a psychiatrist. I also have IBS. I am better. I'm taking trazadone duloxetine, remeron and xanax. Also on osteo biflex, probiotic , bentyl and celebrex. I want to get on Sam e but it may interact with one of my meds. Thanks for listening.

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lioness | @lioness | Dec 31, 2018
In reply to @parus "@lioness St. John’s Wort does not help. Mine is cognitive and it oft takes me time..." + (show)
@parus

@lioness St. John’s Wort does not help. Mine is cognitive and it oft takes me time to pull myself back out. I try to not go too deeply into that darkness. Just me. It does help to come here. I am thankful to be able to do some art. My grandson is my healthiest antidote.

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@parus that is great grandkids make you forget about your problem

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Parus | @parus | Dec 31, 2018

What helps me with pain, depression, anxiety...the turtle is me...grin. May take me longer to creat a drawing but keeps my mind distracted.

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lioness | @lioness | Dec 31, 2018
In reply to @parus "@lioness Been in one of those on my end too. Any idea what brought yours on?..." + (show)
@parus

@lioness Been in one of those on my end too. Any idea what brought yours on? I have not a clue. Distractions help. Would that I could just sleep through it!! Rainy here today. Still playing around with the zentangle type drawing off and on. And you are surely welcome.

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@parus all fibrofolks I don't know what causes our flares Im not stressed or have the downsies those flares come on when they want to anyone have any ideas what brings them on?? Maybe we can figure it out???

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Parus | @parus | Dec 31, 2018
In reply to @lioness "@parus all fibrofolks I don't know what causes our flares Im not stressed or have the..." + (show)
@lioness

@parus all fibrofolks I don't know what causes our flares Im not stressed or have the downsies those flares come on when they want to anyone have any ideas what brings them on?? Maybe we can figure it out???

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So true about flares. I no longer try to find the reason. It just happens. Like one of those mystery gift bags or the gift that keeps on giving.

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lioness | @lioness | Dec 31, 2018
In reply to @gingerw "@lioness Glad we could be a "shiny object" for you ;)) I wonder if it has..." + (show)
@gingerw

@lioness Glad we could be a "shiny object" for you ;)) I wonder if it has to do with the weather and wind? Today I am headed towards a double dose of CBD due to my flare.
Ginger

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@gingerw I bought CBD spray after taking it one night I had the worst bellyache Haven't had one cant remember last time so haven't tried it since afraid to

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lioness | @lioness | Dec 31, 2018
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@parus

So true about flares. I no longer try to find the reason. It just happens. Like one of those mystery gift bags or the gift that keeps on giving.

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@parus I wish it would quit giving

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lioness | @lioness | Dec 31, 2018
In reply to @parus "What helps me with pain, depression, anxiety...the turtle is me...grin. May take me longer to creat..." + (show)
@parus

What helps me with pain, depression, anxiety...the turtle is me...grin. May take me longer to creat a drawing but keeps my mind distracted.

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@Parus beautiful anything to distract us is what we need I started to get back into art There,s a Italian art instructor giving a class Im going to take in late January.

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karen00 | @karen00 | Dec 31, 2018
In reply to @lioness "@parus,@ginger @suecreader Yesterday I had a fibromyalgia flare nothing helped me but I discovered that while..." + (show)
@lioness

@parus,@ginger @suecreader Yesterday I had a fibromyalgia flare nothing helped me but I discovered that while I got emails and answered them I forget about my pain for a little while so big thanks to everyone

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@lioness Hey Lioness! I have suffered severe pain with fibro and the after effects of my fall. I know if I can get to my “Connecters” then I’ll get some relief. Also talking to friends helps. We are warriors, aren’t we!

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Parus | @parus | Dec 31, 2018

Warriors we are!! I just saw Dorothy and Toto pass by. High winds here. If it were colder it would be a blizzard rather than horizontal rain. I will take the rain.

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herbnj | @herbnj | Dec 31, 2018

Hello Everyone, I am individual who is 70 year old and suffer from both OCD and Depression. I have had both of them off and on for many years. I was wondering if anyone has tried either electro shock therapy, TMS, and cannabis oil and what your results were. Look forward toward your response

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