Experiences with

Eating disorders

so we all saw the slap.in fairness we all dont live in la la land(well most of us do).if i could i would like to explain my story.i was prob about 19 when i started to lose my hair,patches at first you could get away with,but then?so you go to doctor.so,im talking 40 yrs ago..ive witnessed treatments

I've been seeing a new doctor for few months. I was very hopeful in the beginning. I did ketamine therapy, cognitive behavior therapy and medicines. Eventhough it showed a little good result, things are getting bad especially with my exams closing in. My OCD is getting worse day by dad. I can't even

Christine has struggled with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) since she was 5 years old. She is still grappling with the disorder but the obsessions are different now that she's older; instead of having irrational fears of being a "bad" child, she now has problems with perfectionism. Christine shares

Hi my name is Lisa I was diagnosed with bipolar two. And I was just put on medication. I am trying to manage my anxiety. It has been a struggle.

I have theorized that PD is related to many other neurological issues all having some of the same root causes that manifest in different ways and can lead to or coexist with PD. So far my theory is looking to have some validity. I find this to be relevant because I also theorize that if I can determine

Hi HU, I have been posting more recently than I ever have before and I'm really thankful I am. At the beginning I didn't feel comfortable because I felt as if I didn't get any response I looked dumb so thank you for commenting on my posts if you do or have in the past. :) I am writing this because I

Hi All, I have been struggling with thin endometrium for almost 2 years now ( i have 6 excellent quality embryos from the first IVF cycle) , tried all the conventional methods of hormonal therapies - i have taken boxes of progynova but it doesnt seem to help. My doc has not suggested to try PRP therapy

Did you know that ADAA has a list of support groups that you can join on our website? There are groups for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, stress, PTSD, and more. These groups are located in the United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, virtually and some by phone. Check out the

Hello all self-taught medical wunderkinds, Can you please tell me what the name of this phenomenon is, when sweat causes what looks like silvery dust in the hair / on skin? I’ve tried googling it - to find out how / why it arises - and all I get is advertisements for running clothes and information about

So trigger warning… This past Monday my dad passed away. I’ve already been struggling with panic and depression and now it’s been so much worse this last week. I was already feeling bad and now I feel so terrible, I panicked 12 times in the last 5 days it just doesn’t want to stop. I don’t know what

This is nearly as fast to make as opening a can of tomato soup. I'd found myself with a pot of droopy basil which I hadn't got around to using, and rather than waste it, i decided to rescue it while it was still OK to use. I only had store cupboard ingredients to hand, so used what I had. The ingredients

Niacin, who knew?! Research shows that in the brain, niacin interacts with a highly-selective receptor, HCAR2, present in immune cells physically associated with amyloid plaques. When niacin activates the receptor, it stimulates beneficial actions from these immune cells. After the Alzheimer's disease

Can anyone tell me why private audiologist do not have the excellent testing equipment that the NHS use? What is the point of buying expensive aids when the testing is inferior? Is it possible to obtain a copy of NHS test? Or does anyone know of private audiologist who uses the same equipment as NHS

I switched from oxycodone 5 mg once a day which I have been taking for the past 4 years to Belbuca ( Buprenorphine buccal film) 75 mcg one at bedtime about 6 days ago, the first two days Belbuca was very effective relieving all the signs and symptoms of my RLS. Unfortunately by the third day, I had

Recurrent vaginal yeast infection, Yeast infection diet. I am interested in personal experiences with this diet. I am kind of desperate. It's been almost 8 months of treatment and although there is an improvement with boric acid, it is not totally cured. I also use organic propolis, C vitamin, omega

I was diagnosed with moderate sleep apnea in the fall of last year (cronic fatigue), but the machine has not been available in my area, and are just now starting to arrive. So it made me wonder is there a connection with sleep apnea and PD, and if you use a CPAP or similar device, have you seen any benefits

Hi friends! This is my first day on here and I’m very happy that I finally decided to talk to some people who are dealing with the same things. Recently within the last 2 months I’ve developed extremely bad panic attacks just out of the blue. When I had my first one I actually passed out for a second

Hi everyone, I had this meal today at lunch time and enjoyed it. It has simple ingredients and it's versatile as it can be eaten as it is or can be topped with fish , egg or chicken breast. Edamame Beans can be replaced with frozen peas. Cooked green lentils, steamed broccoli florets, carrots, Edamame

Why would my doctor prescribe a medication that causes weight gain. That is the one thing that’s causing me anxiousness is poor body image.

I'm new here, and I don't know how to help myself. Even though I'm in a great healthy relationship, I've never been sexually assaulted. Now I understand that this has always been the case. The topic of sex paralyzes me and causes fear. I feel like I don't try many experiences because I'm afraid to