[JimmyJ]

Hey all,

I've quite a broad question to ask, well I hope its not to broad.

I've been trying to fiqure out what the hecks going on in my mind for the last 5 years or so. I've been to see a couple different 'swrinks' but with no luck. Also my GP doctor has put my on antidepressents as he thinks I'm depressed but I'm not 100% sure. Any way heres my symptoms.

When sitting in one spot...say in my chair at home with my laptop I feel a feeling of not really being here....kinda like Im zoned out but in no zone.

Also when Im reading info on the net or in a book...or tech files at work I lose concentration straight away as well as forgetting what I've just read.

When there is more then 2 or so different sounds around me I get very angry and short with people...also on the odd time or so I have had this weird feeling in my head like I can hear some one getting angry at me ....but in my mind but this only has happened around 3 or 4 times....and will go away when I start talking to some one or concentrate of something else.
Also I feel like Im forgetting things Ive learnt...like some times I forget how to spell real simple words..etc.

Any ideas...I dont have headaches...I dont faint at all. I dont have any medical issues...if that makes a difference.

Also I have been intaking alot of sugar filled foods and liquids in the last 3 or so years...I guess stopping that might be a good start LOL.

Any way...I hope I havent asked to much of a broad question.

Thanks.

James.

[chaotic13]

Has your GP order any diagnostic test to rule out the possibility of a physical cause? If not maybe you are not being clear enough or maybe being too detailed in your description of your symptoms. I think sometimes when patients are really tuned in and trying to explain exactly what they are experiencing, doctors just stop listening and conclude you are a mental patient.

If you have not had many diagnostic test, I would consider going in an demanding a full and complete physical. Maybe even schedule an appointment with a neurologist to investigate your memory loss issue. They would likely order a CT scan or EEG or something to investigate this. If your GP is just listening to you for 5 minutes, patting you on the back, and handing you an Rx for antidepressants, then I would look for a new GP.

[Cmara]

It sounds a bit like ADD. I suffer from ADHD, but can completely relate to having difficulty when there are sounds in the background. It's like your brain doesn't know which way to go. Even with one sound it can be impossible to focus. There are also times when I zone out. I'm not sure if ADD is what you have, but has your doc mentioned it to you as a possibility? Good Luck!

Cmara

I don't know the answer to your question, but I wanted to say :welcome_sign:

Your post seems like a pretty good description of what is going on for you. Maybe you could print it and bring it to you doctor - or even to a therapist???

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[SpottedOwl]

Hi JimmyJ,

I'm concerned that you were put on an anti-depressant without any other support.

A few ideas for you:
Food and our diet can have a *huge* impact on how our brains function. Processed sugar is a drug, and it can affect our concentration and mood. I might also take a look at caffeine intake, and any other 'energy drinks'.
I've found as I've gotten older that my body is more sensitive to foods, not sure if this is a factor with you.

It might be worth meeting with a nutritionist, and creating a good diet. That way you can see how your mind works with proper fuel.

Since you say this is a relatively new problem -- I think addressing issues of nutrition and physical exercise would be my first step. Finding a good counselor to support you with this life change might also be very helpful.

HTH

[JimmyJ]

Hey all, thanks so much for the suggestions.

Alittle more about my back ground.

Im now 24 years old but back when I was 18 my now wife got pregnant, now her family is very much church going people. They kinda forced us into marrige, since then my son is 5 years old and we are still married (me and my wife that is ). Since the marrige I have put on around 40kgs in weight and become very unhealthy.

Also in the last 5 years both my mother and father have moved out of town and both my sisters have moved also. I feel some one "alone" but not upset (that I know of). My intake of bad foods is to the point where I have around 2 choc bars aday, 3 cans of fizzy, a pie or two and what ever else I feel like eating. I need to get that sorted. Like what was said in the post above, I think its food and I need to stop treating my body like I am....but like the saying goes..easer said than done.

I also have a case of the lazys, man am I lazy....hahahaha. I needa get over this crap now...before it gets me down even worse.

When I say all this out loud (or type it ) it sounds to me like its all related to food and my lack of exersize Hrmmm.

[Doh2007]

I can see why your doctor thinks you might be depressed. The whole not being able to concentrate and memory trouble. Plus the eating...are you eating because you are tired? Also, the carbs cause us to feel soothed.

What did the psychiatrists say? GPs are good, but they aren't specialists in psychiatric medicine. There may be better medications for you that will target your needs much better. A psychiatrist would know.

If you feel like you have more than you can cope with, getting a therapist to help you might be the way to go.

Also, having family move away is stressful and can put you off center.

Best wishes.

[JimmyJ]

Hey,

No Im not eating because of being tired. Main reason for eating is because the bad food is right there in front of me at work.

Ive had a interesting day today, I was having problems getting some thing done for a customer...so any way I went to a shop in town and asked them for alittle help. They carried out what they needed to be done, and I fitted the peice of equipment back into the customers truck. Then I thought...hey they helped me (2 woman) so I might do something to liven their day. So I bought them both a box of chocs and dropped them into thier shop...just the look on their faces said it all.....I had made their day..hell maybe even their week...and I've been on the biggest high since.

Thats taught me that part of the reason I feel so bad is because I'm not putting enough good energy if you will, back into this world...the world is bareing the fruits of my labour...wether good or bad.

My misson is to do one good thing for one person each and every day...

Dam, this forum does help

[Simcha]

Originally Posted by JimmyJ

Hey all, thanks so much for the suggestions.

Alittle more about my back ground.

Im now 24 years old but back when I was 18 my now wife got pregnant, now her family is very much church going people. They kinda forced us into marrige, since then my son is 5 years old and we are still married (me and my wife that is ). Since the marrige I have put on around 40kgs in weight and become very unhealthy.

Also in the last 5 years both my mother and father have moved out of town and both my sisters have moved also. I feel some one "alone" but not upset (that I know of). My intake of bad foods is to the point where I have around 2 choc bars aday, 3 cans of fizzy, a pie or two and what ever else I feel like eating. I need to get that sorted. Like what was said in the post above, I think its food and I need to stop treating my body like I am....but like the saying goes..easer said than done.

I also have a case of the lazys, man am I lazy....hahahaha. I needa get over this crap now...before it gets me down even worse.

When I say all this out loud (or type it ) it sounds to me like its all related to food and my lack of exersize Hrmmm.

Hi JimmyJ, welcome to the most fun/interesting/informative, and supportive board on P.C. (do I give props, or what guys?)

It sounds like you have had a lot of life circumstances (completely understandable) and events from your past that are pretty distressing if you ask me; especially if your family was a good support system for you and now they have moved away.

I am of the strong opinion that antidepressants (AD's) as the first and/or sole method of alleviating depressive symptoms, are inappropriate.
The side effects can be many, and a common side effect of most antidepressants is possible weight gain (along with numerous others). AD's can seldom do the job alone, and are usually only appropriate for certain cases. Why not take the step and make an appointment with a talk therapist (a psychologist, not a psychiatrist) before you begin a trial of AD meds, as it is likely to be unnecessary and premature at this stage.

A psychologist can help you take the necessary steps toward getting physically healthier and lose weight, which medication is incapable of doing for you. Psychologists (or even a licensed therapist with a Master's degree in clinical/counseling psychology) can help by destroying the cause of depressive feelings, not just mask the symptoms. They'll make sure it really is depression (Major Depressive Disorder and/or Dysthymic Disorder), and not something else or that you don't have a comorbid condition complicating matters.

And I agree with the other poster who recommended that you ensure that your GP has ruled out physical causes for your depressive symptoms.
Good luck, and come back and tell us what you decide to do.

[JimmyJ]

Hey,

Thanks for the post, very interesting to read and I will follow through with your suggestions.

Its the second day of my no sugar diet (the bad sugar) and I feel around 50% better than I did when I first joined this forum 3 or so days ago. I feel more active and just with it in the brain side of things.

Also a good side effect of no sugar is the fact that I slept like a baby last night, I had a couple of decent dreams that were fun. And woke up feeling better than I normally do. For lunch I had a decent salad sammie and now I feel relaxed and with it all....not all wound up like I did.

I feel/think that my main problems come from my diet and the fact that I dont think 100% about the thoughts Im having and where they are taking my mental health...so by being more in the now and preparing for the tomorrows I think I should be better.

FYI - I did have a decent check up around 3 or so years ago, it involved full heart inspections or what ever you call em, blood pressure blah blah blah..and I came out good..

Thanks heaps guys!