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If you truly think you are addicted, it might be worthwhile to try to find someone to talk to about it. I've heard of support groups, and you can probably find some online. Maybe talking with others who can truly understand what you're going through would be helpful. Empathy from people who...

I agree, and in fact, I'll add to that. For me, gaming wasn't so much an escape as it was a way to have some social interaction (back when I played a lot more). I lived out in the country, I didn't have friends or family nearby, and it was a way to talk to other grown ups while also having some...

Well, if someone if filthy and their home stinks and there is no place to sit down, it seems to me that wanting to avoid these things is quite normal. I think if you fear going anywhere, anytime, because of germs then I see more reason for concern. I mean, look at the case Alex mentioned. You...

My goodness. That could have been seriously dangerous. I'm so glad to hear that you uncovered the problem. I'd definitely go for a follow up. As for dietary concerns, quitting caffeine abruptly can have a real impact. Cutting carbs can as well, so take care. Your blood sugar may get low when...

There is a lot to it, but maybe this can shed some light: https://www.ucsfhealth.org/conditions/adrenal_insufficiency/diagnosis.html Yes, there is a test. There are also many other tests that may be applicable. It depends on whether or not your healthcare provider cares to dig deeper and start...

Well, I've never been one to seek out a disorder or a pill to fix everything. I actually shy away from such things most of the time, since I tend to think it's way over the top. I'm just curious if this could be at least part of the cause of a physical illness that I was recently diagnosed with...

It does aggravate me somewhat. It keeps me from doing things that I used to be able to do and things that I want to do. I've started to accept that chronic pain is part of my life, and now I'm working to adjust to it. Sometimes, I do feel a bit out of sorts at having to plan my day around my...

Yeah, I think there is a big difference between self-diagnosis/self-treatment and self-education (simply learning more about what ails you). I actually think it's a good idea to be an informed patient. I also like to learn as much as possible about the meds I'm given before taking them. There...

Suffering trauma can do untold damage. It's never something to be taken lightly. I tend to think that there are more people who have PTSD but have yet to be diagnosed. While some people seem to have better coping mechanisms than others, that's not to say that they are perfectly well. Trauma...

Oh, my goodness. I think we are related. I used to push myself to exhaustion and exasperation trying to make everything perfect. I've mellowed with age. I wish I would have learned this lesson much sooner. @Claraviolet I too find myself checking things over and over at times. I've had a bit of...

Yes, I would think it could cause a number of issues or other diseases. That just happened to be the one I just read about. I found it interesting. I think stress is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to both physical and emotional health. Then again, I'm no doctor. Just my layman's...

I have to agree with that, Alex. I was thinking that a lot of "power people" often have (a lot) more money than I do as well. When you have more money, you can pay for help and pay for conveniences that others cannot afford. I'm not envious of them, but I can't compete with them, so I...

I think this is a great attitude. Thanks for putting it into perspective. I've noticed that I put things off more often lately, but as long as it isn't something that needs urgent attention, that's okay. Being someone who used to always just get things done, this has been a bit of an...

After some of the garbage I've put up with, it makes me very cautious if I encounter a new healthcare provider (specialist, etc.). I swear one doc was only interested in prescribing every "latest and greatest" drug that came along. She would try to find something wrong just to write a script...

When I was little, the family doctor was a very caring older man. He was like a grandpa who would actually talk to us. He would always call later to check and see how we were doing. These days, I think it is just business for a lot of doctors. It doesn't feel like it's "a calling" for many of...

That sounds like good advice. Just like any drug, it will impact different people in different ways. For some people, it may be relaxing and ease tension and pain, while for others, it may cause problems including even make them feel paranoid. Since some areas have legalized marijuana, I think...

Well, this will probably be unpopular, but I think *some* doctors are too quick to make a diagnosis of depression or other mental/emotional issues and then quickly write up a prescription. Sometimes, depression may be caused by an illness, especially a chronic one, and is merely a symptom of a...

I was recently reading that PTSD may be one of the causes of other illnesses. They were talking about how high stress situations can cause damage to adrenal functions, which can later be problematic. Adrenal insufficiency can lead to some serious physical issues.Reliving the stressful situation...

It can be a sign of depression, but there are also many physical medical issues that can cause fatigue. If the person doesn't have other symptoms of depression, ruling out other conditions first may be more beneficial. Sometimes, docs are too quick to give out anti-depressants before making sure...