Posted by beckett2 on November 19, 2019, at 19:00:47
In reply to Re: Horrible anxiety relapse (still reeling) » Lamdage22, posted by linkadge on November 19, 2019, at 7:46:14
> Thanks for all the responses. I haven't really changed my nutrition at all and haven't refilled my meds.
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> I'm doing a wee bit better. I increased my lithium to 600mg and have continued the clonazepam.
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> I'm still waking up at 3-4 in the morning with crazy adrenaline release. It's the same feeling I get like I'm about to run a big race (can feel it in in my kidney area).
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> A working theory is that (perhaps) was in a hypomanic episode (not convinced) that suddenly collapsed into depression. I have been working quite a bit of overtime, and I thought I was handling it well.
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> I know that cortisol rises in the morning, but its like its happening much earlier and MUCH stronger than usual. When it happens its like NOTHING can override it.
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>I'm glad you're feeling a bit better. I think I understand your description of of a jolt originating from the kidney area :(
Do you have daylight savings in Canada? Maybe you've considered your dark therapy.
My TCM practitioner thought pork strengthened the kidneys. Also, there is a Japanese garment, a harimake. During the winter I wear a camisole for the same effect, esp at night. I imagine they could be made from a tee shirt or old sweater.
(Just an example here) https://www.amazon.com/Binchotan-Haramaki-Warmer-Bico-Charcoal/dp/B01IB0XONU
like a bird on a wire
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