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[Axlejames]

Iun you have been there along with fish and Gail and others on this scary journey I'm glad to help even just a little I literally dont think I could have gotten through this last few weeks without all of your love and support

[fishinghat]

God bless you AJ.

[gail]

And may God bless you twice AxleJames. You stand in my prayers!

[Axlejames]

There making me have a ekg I'm nervous

[Axlejames]

Had it done super anxious the whole time

[Axlejames]

And now anxious pretty bad something fierce

[Axlejames]

Could use some kind words something to help me ground anything at this point I'm feeling scared and nervous the dr said I was borderline qtc but my regular dr said I had nothing to worry about and this one saud the same so why am I so scared now

[gail]

AxleJames,

I'm borderline but at a medium level. There are 10 or 12 criterias to be borderline . Don't worry about that Axle. It's not worth it.

Tell me now, besides this borderline thing that is far from the end of the world, what else did you come up with?

[gail]

An EKG takes a few minutes and it's done. There is nothing to worry About.

[gail]

Axle, you're scared because you have generalized anxiety, like many of us. With all theyve done with you, not surprising.

[Axlejames]

They did the ekg to make sure I can get my adderall back I told my doctor that I eventually want to come off my cymbalta she seemed to agree we could address that later which is fine according to fish November 17th is where I'll see the full effect if it anyways hopefully find out tomorrow about my adderall seemed promising tho thank you Gail knowing I'm not alone helps do you think the gad is caused by the withdrawls

[fishinghat]

https://www.healio.c...ancer-treatment

"The length of the corrected QT (QTc) interval has many factors, including electrolyte abnormalities, a diurnal effect, race, autonomic fluctuations, ECG variability and human error. Medications can also cause a prolongation of the QTc interval."

This includes stress, antidepressants and withdrawal. very common and with time should resolve. Many people also develop trigeminal rhythm, proventricular contractions (PVCs) and other abnormal heart beats during severe withdrawal. They normally go away when the withdrawal subsides.

[Axlejames]

Fish this was so so helpful my goodness man God truly does manifest through people like you and Gail and iun and the others thank you so much for this

[gail]

Axle, you are in good hands. See you tomorrow, love, Gail

[Axlejames]

See you tomorrow thank you

[invalidusername]

Axle....

 

Just got back in from work and been catching up on todays goings-on. And I really want to thank you for your kind words. They mean a lot. Our little family here is wonderful, and I am thankful everyday for being able to talk with you all.

 

I think I have had 4 EKG's in the last few weeks. They have become routine now! Fortunately never anything to be alarmed about, but I read up as much as I could all the same, and 'hat is right - medicines can of course cause readings to go awry. My citalopram for one is a big culprit - and the reason why they cut the maximum dose from 60mg to 40mg, and why people over 60 are limited to even less. Other AD's (and similar meds) have the same effect, but to varying degrees. 

 

It sounds like the EKG threw you a bit, and that is surprising is you are not used to it, but hopefully you can now see that the worst part of it is having to rip off the damn sticky sensors afterwards!

 

We are both in the same boat this evening mate. My anxiety is through the roof after the last few days of multiple stresses. We just gotta keep going.

[Axlejames]

Iun so very true hoping that my gad is just from withdrawls

[Axlejames]

Ekg themselves dont freak me out it's the results and not knowing if something is wrong

[invalidusername]

Quite sure the GAD is from withdrawal - just as mine is. I would just like a little break from it so I know the "real me" is capable of coming back!!

 

Test results indeed can be anxiety provoking. 

 

The first one I had a few weeks ago, the medic looked very closely at the results - for a good minute I'd say. I was sh*ting myself! He then turned to me and said "Are you aware that you have a right bundle branch blockage in your heart?".

 

A WHAT!!! I freaked!!! 

 

The medic said to calm down and that it was alright. The guy had just used the words "blockage" and "your heart" in the same sentence!!! Who wouldn't freak out!!

 

Apparently a RBBB is perfectly fine - although a left-BBB is a problem. It is where the electrical signals controlling the valves have to re-route causing a very slight delay, and is genetic. Causes no risk whatsoever. Still took me a while to calm down.

 

Best thing I find to do, is to read up on these things. A sound knowledge base can be very useful when it comes to health scares.

 

Saying that, I am still freaking out about my tight chest even though I know it is just contracting muscles and cannot harm me at all. But hey, welcome to GAD!!

[Axlejames]

I have RBB to and freaked out also but yeah doc said the same thing not to worry about it

[invalidusername]

No way!!!

 

We are officially right-bundle-branch-block-brothers!!

[Axlejames]

I feel so alone tonight was crying for 20 minutes straight my wife one minute is affectionate then the next day cold and cruel I've been with her 18 years and now I feel alone I feel like God abandon me and is tired of listening to me whine or just doesn't care sorry for posting this but I just have no one else to talk to I dont really have friends who understand and not really allowed to talk about my seperation I feel so alone in this

[invalidusername]

I'm still here mate... and don't worry about posting this.

 

I really feel for you, and know first hand. My last partner was exactly the same. When we met, she herself was overcoming a batch patch of depression and I did all I could to help her out. But then when I had my first episode, her compassion lasted about a month before she was just telling me she couldn't cope and I just needed to pull myself together. 

 

You'd be surprised just how much others have also gone thru. The problem is finding people who will open up and share. I am perfectly happy to do this, as is Gail, Pobes, Dr Hat....

 

One way or another, we all have been through it, but it is this that brings us together... and together we can do all we can to be strong. 

[Axlejames]

Thank you

[Axlejames]

I wake up cold all the time I live in a cold climate but I keep my house warm is this also part of withdrawls last night I became an asshole to my wife and she said that's what she wants from me is it possible that she just wants to see me be confident again I'm pretty tired today again nervous about my test results

[Axlejames]

Also yesterday my bpm was 106 it seems to be consistent lately is a higher hr normal with everything drs dint seems concerned

[Axlejames]

Hiw do you all deal with your mind being broken and still trying to be spiritual

[gail]

AxleJames,

That is an impossible thing to do. But be sure that God knows that and sees what's in your heart. I know what you're talking about AxleJames. Been there and still going there..

In these times, you can't access to the spiritual dimension. Try as you may. God knows that.

Be sure that it will come back when the time is right. From experience, it always does because it's so important to us.

Don't beat yourself up AxleJames, in these moments, when I'm in bed, I do my gratitude list even if I feel no joy. Small things, a warm bath, a comfortable bed, food in the fridge, the forum, you name it and you might find a tiny smile on your lips.

AxleJames, you are dear to us and know that we all pray for you and others!

[gail]

AxleJames,

Out of curiosity, you say that it's cold where you live. From what part of the world are you from? I'm from Canada. Most are USA, plus UK.

[Axlejames]

Minnesota