Dizziness

Hi All:

So I know I'm not on here very often anymore - mainly because I like to suffer in private it seems but I am not too sure what is going on so I'm hoping I can get some ideas...

I was having some mental issues about 6 months ago and saw my family doctor.  I was put on some cipralex (10mg) to help.  Fast forward about 4 months and I started drinking.  Heavily.  Heavily  for me.  As I can count on maybe 2 hands how much alcohol I have had in my 27 years of life.  Then from May when I turned 28 to a month ago, I have lost count how much I drank.  Started going out and drinking a lot and then started drinking at home - alone.  I didn't just have one or two drinks when I was out - I would have at least 3 - 4.  Talked to my family doctor again and apparently Im not supposed to be drinking while on Cipralex.  So I stopped. 

On September 26 I had a check in with the clinic - my heart rate was 47bpm which was a concern so they sent me for an ecg.  At the ECG my heartrate was 39bpm.  I have also have been having dizzy spells.  More so if I have been doing a lot of stuff in one day.

I was also put on a sleeping pill to help me sleep as I was only getting about 3 total hours of sleep a night.

My hair has started to fall out again - not as much as last time but enough that I'm really noticing it.

Fast forward again to the last two weeks.....

Behaviours have gone off the wall again.  I asked someone I know who is 20 years older than me and gay to boot to sleep with me (I am a virgin).  I went out on Saturday night and drank the most I have EVER done in one time.  My impluse control is off the wall - I decided I was going to try and run away from everything and leave all behind.  I changed my phone number, changed gyms, deleted my facebook account and was crying non-stop of 4 days  I have been sleeping on my couch because I find it more comfortable than my bed - which shouldn't be as my mattress is top of the line thanks to my aunt.

And I am now dizzy all the time.  I had to stop my workout with my trainer last thursday as I couldn't focus.And it just keeps on getting worse. I am dizzy today and I haven't done anything besides come to work - I think I may have to skip my workout again tonight as I really would prefer not to drop on the gym floor.

I have made an appointment with my family doctor to see him next wednesday - so hopefully I can get some medical answers then.  I also start school in the evenings two days a week this week so my schedule will be even more busy that it is right now and Im so worried that the dizzy spells will get worse.

ANY IDEAS???

I'm really sorry to hear about the troubles you have been having.  I really hope that your doctor can help you find some answers and some support to help you sort things out.  In the meantime please talk to a pharmacist about your medications.  Maybe you are having an adverse reaction to something.  Doctors dont always think of that.  I hope you are feeling better soon.  Please take care,
Christa

How long since you had your blood work done?? And I second the idea of talking to a pill pusher...
and hows your diet.....hair falling out???sound like it could be diet related. are u still journalling? good luck and keep us posted....

I have blood work done in May I believe and then only got my iron and b12 done in September.

My family doctor is fantastic and is not a pill pusher at all.  He really hates putting me on anything but we knew it was for the best with the cipralex and even with that he only gives me 2 months at a time and then I need to come back in to see him to check up....he doesn't call in refills.  I see him next wednesday and I am trying to document all my dizzy spells.

Hopefully he can shed some light on the problems....keep us posted....

you poor dear

how much weight have you lost. are you really doing well with the thought of who you are now. my doc have put me on antidepressants before my surgery and they worked wonders. i am assuming this is what your doc put you on. do you feel your life should be different now that you have lost weight and you are beating yourself up. give yourself a break. try to breath in positive thoughts and know this is only a passing phase. things will get better. if you want someone to talk to, i'll be here for you anyday, anytime. let yourself learn to live and be the person you know you can be.....don't sweat it, it will come
take care and happy thoughts sending your way

My darling Adri,

It sounds like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders now and some of the signs you are showing are that of transfer addictions and anexity. Don't isolate yourself from those who care about you. Lean on us for support too get  you through this rough patch in your new journey. You are an amazing friend and deserve to be truly happy and healthy both physically and mentally. I for one are so happy that you came into my life when you did and that you are still a presents in my life.
I do hope you family doctor can shed some light into your suitation. Feel better my friend.

Kee.

 love ya.. im here.. if ya need to talk.. or just need someone to visit with :)

Sarah