Posted by SLS on January 20, 2009, at 13:32:53
In reply to Re: Genetic connection PTSD, anxiety + depression » SLS, posted by antigua3 on January 20, 2009, at 12:58:43
> Participating in CBT therapy and exercising, so that's two!
>
> Hope it doesn't come back for a while. I'm working on that anxiety/agitation though, and I do know they are different things. I'm on Lyrica for the agitation, but think sometimes it creates it. Also, sometimes I think, "this is who I am, anxiety and agitation and all," and for now I'm going to try to find a way to deal w/it as best I can w/o going on something new right now.
> thanks,
> antigua
>I'm in your corner. If you can avoid taking an antidepressant, why take one!
Look into L-theanine. A friend of mine with treatment-resistant depression/anxiety finds it very effective against the anxiety. I wish I had more tools for you to use. I think the most critical aspect to treating anxiety is to understand what is the most likely cause. If you can't account for it psychologically or situationally, you may have to start thinking Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Maybe have your thyroid checked?
Differences between GAD and PTSD:
http://gad.about.com/od/symptoms/a/ptsd.htm
- Scott
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