Mar 01, 2006 18:08
My heart is fucked up. At least that's what I thought it was. These days I have been having an irregular heartbeat and panics for no reason. It happens all the time. I cant even try to be in large groups anymore, just don't work. So I reached a point where I could not live my life like a normal person and I went to the doctor today. After much talking and a trip to the hospital for an EKG, it was determined I have a chemical imbalance in my brain. I have 1)panic disorder/social anxiety 2)stress issues 3)depression. That fucks up the adrenaline and it misfires, messing up my heartbeat. Thankfully, all of these can be treated by adjusting the serotonin levels in the brain.
A day in my life sucks shit. I panic, fidget, can't concentrate, tense up, and can't sleep. I also cry a lot and feel generally very unhealthy. When I say I can't live like this, I am talking about these things. So turns out this disorder affects everything from bowel movements to trembling. That explains a lot...
I'm on Paxil now, the lowest dosage available. So far, there are very few side effects, just a touch of nausea. The doctor said that I can see a few results in a week and it may take 4-6 to see full results. I hope it works well and fast cause god do I need some relief.