Posted by jujube on September 26, 2004, at 7:53:28
In reply to Re: Looking for answers - Rosavin (Rhodiola rosea) » jujube, posted by karaS on September 25, 2004, at 20:08:39
Wow! Thanks Kara. You really went above and beyond with all your thoughtful suggestions. I am taking extra B-12 (just started). I continue to take my iron supplements since I have been suffering from iron deficiency for months and months before it was actually detected and treated (it is still low, but almost in the normal range now). I will do research on your other suggestions.
I am so confused right now. I have never been an apathetic and unmotivated person. Anxiety has been a constant companion of mine for many years, but certainly not to the degree that I am experiencing now (the anxiety and low mood seem to have escalated after the Depo Provera shot). What I am struggling with is whether anxiety is causing the apathy and lack of motivation (I've seen people refer to it as adhedonia) or is the adhedonia causing the anxiety? Kind of like the chicken and egg theory, can anyone really figure it out. All I know is that when I think about going out and doing things, I get hit with this feeling of extreme fatigue. No heart palps, no sweaty palms, no breathing problems, etc. Makes me think that perhaps the adhedonia is causing the anxiety, if that makes any sense at all.
Anyways, thanks so much for your response and all the suggestions. I am frustrated and beginning to dislike myself because of the way I am feeling. Even when I have been in the throws of my worst PMS, I never felt like this. I just have to keep telling myself that this too shall pass.
Thanks again Kara, and take good care.
Tamara
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