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hey i have suffered from the following symptoms since a relative died and i became down and my eating habits excessive (bingeiing on sugar) since i was 16 (im 22 now).. i was told its candida by a health person in a shop twice, but my DR and psyciatrist say is depression/anxiety.
Please can someone confirm if these symptoms are anxiety related?
spaceyness.. feeling of being drunk or high.. unreal feeling
heavy head that feels dizzy to move sometimes
pressure on the eyes and sometimes nose .. not really a headache more a pressure
sometimes loose bowell movements if i overindulge too much or am nervous
tiredness.. wanting to sleep and sleep..
cant be bothred doing anything really, being lazy
mixing up my words
this is making me feel like i hate life. i feel like i am going mad and cant control my thoughts sometimes.. i just feel so bad and wanna get better!
I went for a blood test and everything normal but a borderline underactive thyroid, and i am overweight.

thanks xx

p.s. the past few days i have felt so incredibly down and like i cant control my mind.. it races kinda and makes me feel like nothings worth living for.. and like i cant even be bothered to speak and i cant enjoy anything, i wudnt even kiss my bf. ive never felt that bad before?? i dont wanna go on meds tho , dont wanna feel more spacey and have less of a sex drive than now, thats important to me x

Hi. Sounds like anxiety/depression to me. Do you have the program?

Lauvon,

Oh, the woes of anxiety!!! Yes dear, this is all ANXIETY! I'm having those same symptoms as I type to you! I especially hate the spaciness/drunk/dizzy feeling! If only that symptom would go away, I think I'd be 90% better! Your underactive thyroid might be playing a role in all of this too. Didn't your doctor address this issue?

I understand about not wanting to go on meds but sometimes we need some help with things we're unable to do on our own, at least temporarily. I do hope you feel better. I know how miserable this can all be. I don't know where you live, but if it's sunny outside right now, try opening a window or walking outside to feel the warmth of the sun on your skin. Even the smell of a breeze could help you feel better. I know it does for me, even if it's just momentary. Take care and keep your chin up, hun!

Celeste

hey no im not cause i'm a student and i guess i never really believed this could all be down to anxiety.. and thinking there must be something medical going on.. x

hey celeste
no my Dr said he wont treat the thyroid cause its only borderline??
i have seen a lot of ppl on here get the spaciness but does anyone ever get flu-ey? like kinda sick all over?
i live in england so its NEVER sunny lol i would love to just go for a swim or a walk on the beach x

Anxiety and depression manifest themselves in problematic medical ways. Sounds like anxiety to me!

Hey Lau_von_c,

I never thought that funny feeling I get sometimes was anxiety, I actually thought it was a sinus headache coming on and stuff. I think I have had this feeling where my head is heavy, etc. This is only the first time I have actually realized this happens to me and it is anxiety.

I believe all the symptoms you have are anxiety, I share in much of your symptoms and recently battled my own depression issues where I just couldn't react happily to anything and even had trouble being happy with my family.

I have not started the program, but have become a member on this forum and seeing many of the same issues and funny feelings has helped me tremondoulsy. My wife still differs in opinion cause she says I still talk aboutt it (the feelings I have, etc), but in my mind I have not had a Xanax in 8 days and have felt the panic rush and been able to avoid it.

Check some of the posts here and you will see. In time you will learn to deal with these things and begin to think positively. My only obstacle is some of the physical things I have, like a sensation in my throat that no one has actually explained yet, but got more tests coming just in case!

Think positively, together we can get through this!

Yea, I guess a stroll on the beach is out of the question in England right now. I sometimes forget that not everyone lives in tropical climates like Florida. (Don't mean to rub it in... )

Your "borderline" thyroid might still be showing it's ugly head... You could very well be more sensitive than most. Regardless of your sensitivity, you're feeling the effects of SOMETHING. With that in mind, and all doctor's exams normal, it is safe to say that you're suffering from anxiety/depression. And yes, feeling "flu-ey" is very common in "a/d". That's why so many of us complain of muscle aches, stomach aches, headaches, and bowel problems. Not to mention, when we're worried about this or that (in our bodies) we don't take care of ourselves as well and that makes us easier targets to viruses and such. It's all related believe it or not. Unfortunate but true... Take care!

Celeste

haha yes i wish i lived in florida!! im sure the greyness affects ppl in England.. how could it not??
I wondered if anyone knows HOW anxiety causes these symptoms? tiredness, fluey ness , eye pressure etc.. i dont get how something mental could transfer to the body that way?

I'm no professional but I think anxiety tends to work on the weaknesses one has.

I find if I have some sort of injury like my Costochondritis that it will show it's ugly head there. Of course that results in chest pain which is a lot of fun to live with.