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can anxiety anbd depression really do that?
by davemac5252, Nov 27, 2006 12:00AM
for the past 16 months ive had severe anxiety annd really depressed over a sexual encounter 16 months ago. I have tested negative on every test way beyond all window periods and i cant accept that i dont have HIV, or the just the fear of it. i have a hard time believing that stress/anxiety/depression can take such a hold of your body and this is why i acnt let these fears go. i was only medicated for a week on effexor but it also happened to be the week i turned 21 so i drank my face off and now i have been diagnosed with oral thrush. can anxeity stress and depression cause mouth problems? not a minute goes by during the day that i dont think about all of this and after 16 months im going crazy. please help im getting desperate.
Anxiety and stress can take a major toll on your immune system. Try to remain calm, thrush can happen to anyone. You mention an encounter 16 months ago, but it's doubtful that this is related to that incident.
I think it would be really helpful for you to see someone about the level of stress and anxiety you're dealing with...that's a lot to try and handle on your own.
You might want to do relaxation techniques like what has been suggested. Essential oils help more than you can imagine. Do some homework on them. It's a mind-body type thing.
If you are going to become a police officer and that is your dream, wouldn't you want to conduct yourself in the most positive way possible? We depend on that from you as our protectors in society. If you are having emotional problems that can be cured then you should make all attempts to heal before you become one of our hero's. It's a big responsibility to become a cop and I for one want you healed. Don't be so hard on yourself, we all do things, you're not a bad person, you're normal. If I told you all the stuff I've done in my life you may realize that it's not as bad as you have made yourself believe. Besides you passed all the test and I do believe that it's only a 6 month distance from the time of the encounter to the safe zone. Get some lavendula officinalis at the health food store and use it. Look it up to see the medicinal qualities it holds and you might even try some other oils that give you a good sense of self and a lighter attitude on life. It really works, it isn't going to hurt you to try it...is it? Good luck and God bless.