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Ok so I am new to this .. ok so I'm starting to feel like crap again
Ok. Hmm so I am not sure if I'm in the correct area cause this is new to me . But anyways here's what is going on since labor day weekend . My body has felt like crap . I have the shakes n tremers those happen all day . Massive headache to migraine . Not able to work because of the pain I'm in . Not able to sleep well . Lucky to get 5 hrs of sleep a day . With all this my depression has been bad . My mood changes on the hr . I go from the class clown goofing off to don't you dare look at me angry person. .. not sure what to do anymore my family has been keeping there distance from me .
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Hi, @mike36, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sounds like a very challenging time.
I’d like to introduce you to a few other Connect members who are knowledgeable about some of the symptoms you mention. Please meet @hopeful33250, @blindeyepug , @gman007, @dawn_giacabazi, @kariulrich and @jimhd. Hopefully you can all meet here on this thread.
Connect has some groups in which members talk about some of the symptoms you mentioned. You may be interested to check out these:
Sleep Health, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/sleep-health
Mental Health, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/mental-health/
You may be especially interested in this discussion about depression in the Mental Health Group: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/long-term-depression/bookmark/?ajax_hook=action&_wpnonce=3043c02ccf
Have you spoken to a doctor about your symptoms?
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1 ReactionWelcome, Mike @mike36 . Except for manic episodes, we sound a lot alike. I have sleep apnea, but my BIPAP machine makes it possible to sleep well. I've been struggling with major depression for a long time, and the psychiatrist diagnosed me with depressive bipolar disorder, which means that my highs aren't very high. My baseline is lower than most.
Are you taking Lithium or something for bipolar? Are you talking with a therapist or doctor? I've learned the importance of a support system, whether it's a doctor, good friend, minister or counselor. I've been seeing therapists for 12+ years, and they've kept me alive when I didn't want to be.
I know about family not understanding. They've never been in our shoes. I suspect that as you work through the things you described, stress levels will ease.
Have you learned any relaxation exercises? They would be helpful to you now.
Jim
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2 ReactionsHello @mike36, let me add my welcome to you as you have recently joined Mayo Connect. I'm sorry to hear about your problems with migraines, sleep, depression and mood swings. I would concur with what @jimhd posted that therapy and some help from a physician would be helpful for you right now.
How are you currently treating these problems?
Teresa
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1 ReactionHi, @mike36. Just wanted to check in with you and see how you have been feeling? Are you still experiencing the tremors, headache and frequent mood changes?
Yes every day I am not doing very good been out of work for the last 3 weeks cause of it . Barely able to sleep n eat now
@mike36--I'm so sorry to hear you are still not feeling very good and are out of work the last 3 weeks due to it.
What does your doctor say about your symptoms?
Im sorry I haven't been able to be online for awhile do to not feeling well.ive seen a few Dr around my area. They don't understand why I'm going through these problems
He doesn't understand what is going on with me
Right now I'm on no medications not sure where to look for help anymore . The doctors around the area I live have no idea why I'm going through this stuff
Mike @mike36 Have you asked your doctor to refer you to a psychologist or psychiatrist for an evaluation? They would understand what you're experiencing. The sooner the better, is how I feel.
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