Fingers crossed

[Concernedgal]

Just got my hormones tested guys. Wish me luck. Could be the answer.

 

[janemariesayed]

Fingers crossed for you @Concernedgal let us know when you get the results. I hope it is a hormone imbalance that is causing you this grief. Fingers crossed and positive vibes sent your way for a positive result!

 

[Concernedgal]

Thank you @janemariesayed . I really hope I have found an answer. I've been on this journey of searching for an answer for as long as i've suffered anxiety. Maybe if they do find something and treat this instead then maybe I can start to feel better.

 

[Concernedgal]

The search for answers continues. My doctor called and said my hormones were within normal range.

 

[janemariesayed]

Okay, so maybe we should think of it as good news in a sense. Your hormones are all okay so it must be another reason that you are feeling anxious. Have you thought about therapy? I am a great believer that there is a way to deal with anything if we search for the answer. I know you have been searching for an answer for a long time. Although you haven't been successful, there has to be an answer and a cure. What will you do now, what is your next step? Will you change your doctor?

 

[Alex]

At least it's ruled out, and in some ways it's good as that would have meant a dependency on medication to control things and that is never much fun. I feel that you are searching for a definitive answer and reason, and my take from reading your posts is that it is a combination of things, and not one thing that can be pin pointed and resolved. Just my thoughts, you seem to be looking for an answer, when no one is sure what the question actually is.

 

[Concernedgal]

At least it's ruled out, and in some ways it's good as that would have meant a dependency on medication to control things and that is never much fun. I feel that you are searching for a definitive answer and reason, and my take from reading your posts is that it is a combination of things, and not one thing that can be pin pointed and resolved. Just my thoughts, you seem to be looking for an answer, when no one is sure what the question actually is.

I'm trying to keep the hope alive is what i'm doing. Maybe it's something or maybe it's nothing. But, all I know for sure is that when you have something like this, when you have to feel like this and live like this. I'm trying to prove to myself essentially that it is indeed anxiety and or depression and nothing more . When I have a panic attack, I want to make sure that's what it is and nothing more. If there's nothing wrong with my heart or my hormones then I can feel better when I do have a panic attack.

 

[Alex]

I'm trying to keep the hope alive is what i'm doing. Maybe it's something or maybe it's nothing. But, all I know for sure is that when you have something like this, when you have to feel like this and live like this. I'm trying to prove to myself essentially that it is indeed anxiety and or depression and nothing more . When I have a panic attack, I want to make sure that's what it is and nothing more. If there's nothing wrong with my heart or my hormones then I can feel better when I do have a panic attack.

One thing I can share is that I too felt I needed to know, but often there is no definitive answer. You can get yourself all worked over things as often it's a combination of things. Part of it is personality too so you can't always change that aspect. I learned to focus on knowing my triggers and hope to avoid and cope with situations. I did find out both my parents have heart issues, but I don't. Somethings are genetic so it's worth asking your parents if possible.

 

[janemariesayed]

I'm trying to keep the hope alive is what i'm doing. Maybe it's something or maybe it's nothing. But, all I know for sure is that when you have something like this, when you have to feel like this and live like this. I'm trying to prove to myself essentially that it is indeed anxiety and or depression and nothing more . When I have a panic attack, I want to make sure that's what it is and nothing more. If there's nothing wrong with my heart or my hormones then I can feel better when I do have a panic attack.

It is not a bad thing to rule out other things that it could be. I have noticed, though, especially where I am concerned, that I have not suffered physical illness. All throughout my life. I have been grateful that I have not had physical problems that have taken me back and forth to the doctor. It has seemed to me that we either suffer physical problems or mental ones. Not both. I'm not sure how this is with other people, but it is surely the way with me.

If it puts your mind at ease, and surely the health of the mind is just as important as the health of our bodies, then you should proceed with ruling out those possibilities. How is it going with finding a new doctor?