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It also wouldn't hurt to hear the sexual psychotherapist out. He or she might have some really good advice.
We cross the 200 pois cases limit. Intersting dark circles eyes symptom . I will look this tommorow.
For me (and I may be totally wrong), the extent of nervous system (adrenal?) debilitation seems to be connected to my POIS episode. The years of suffering must have taken their collective toll. Could this accumulated "stress" have contributed to this time frame expansion? What is baffling is that some of us appear to have symptoms that are on the opposite ends of the spectrum, if there is a spectrum. Some are just totally wiped out and seriously, cognitively impaired. I'm a bit amped up and depressed, and more irritable than cognitively impaired.
Quote from: B_Jim on 23/01/2009 21:44:49 We cross the 200 pois cases limit. Intersting dark circles eyes symptom . I will look this tommorow.Terrific! Counterpoints wrote recently that there are about 100 "unique" POIS cases. Why do we have so much duplication?
There is hope!My endocrinologist liked the article from The New York Times! []
B_Jim? Counterpoints? Others?Lately, I've been wondering (don't ask me why though): Is our mission as difficult as finding a cure for the common cold?
Could this accumulated "stress" have contributed to this time frame expansion? What is baffling is that some of us appear to have symptoms that are on the opposite ends of the spectrum, if there is a spectrum. Some are just totally wiped out and seriously, cognitively impaired. I'm a bit amped up and depressed, and more irritable than cognitively impaired. What is the history of your "recovery time frame"? Or is this even relevant in your case?
I said about 100 cases for this specific forum. I based that off of this: http://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=6576.msg149009#msg149009I think B_Jim is including other cases of POIS found on the internet, in the 200 figure. This accounts for the discrepancy.
Quote from: demografx on 23/01/2009 21:16:06There is hope!My endocrinologist liked the article from The New York Times! []Demo---For me, I always have SSRI therapy in my back pocket as a last resort. This was my last suggestion to my psychiatrist six weeks ago. But I will avoid it at all costs. Recovery time frame (of POIS) is very important in my opinion. Preventing reuptake of Serotonin may help in fast recovery cases mentioned in the article. I'm not sure in protracted ones (2-4 days). I am much more cautious than the doctor when he states, "I would exploit the usually undesirable side effects of the SSRI for possible therapeutic effects." It would be great if SSRI's helped anyone, I would jump for joy. But I would also be very saddened if, after weeks of waiting for "steady state", it caused added misery.Having read hundreds of posts, I seem to recall that many contributors have tried SSRI's in the past (including me). But as I read them, many seem (including me) to have other conditions too. But yet as I write this, I'm not sure. POIS could be a multi-headed monster,the actual cause of other problems. Here's something I haven't stated: If I cure my GAD, I'm sure my POIS would diminish, no doubt. If I cured POIS, I'm sure my GAD would disappear. Yet I'm terrified to try an SSRI (again), for side effects scare the hell out of me.[I took Zoloft in 95', but it seemed to do nothing because I was taking it with a potent benzo,and I stopped the SSRI] But as I told my psychiatrist, it is a last resort, and I mean last. However I would feel like a complete moron if I try it down the road and it works! Maybe my GAD, OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) and my POIS is just one, connected condition arising out of the physical fluke of orgasm, unrecognized and inconsequential as a teenager, but manifesting itself and growing to a disturbing disability during the course of a lifetime. Thanks for suggesting the article. I'll think good and hard about my SSRI option. What a problem! But we will be happy when it is weakened and ultimately rendered harmless. But SSRI's are powerful and require careful, medical management.
Hi guys. Just found this discussion board and I am thrilled to finally find people that recognise what I've been experiencing for all of my adult life. I no longer feel quite so confused and alone. My partner is incredibly patient & understanding but I must admit, I have questioned myself constantly about what is going on and why. It took me a long time to realise this isn't 'normal' but like all of you have struggled to find any explanations. This lack of answers or aknowledgement has simply added to the feelings of frustration and sadness.I have no medical background and if I'm honest am struggling to understand most of the theories you guys have discussed, but I am in early correspondence with some institutions here in the UK who, I am pleased to say, have not dismissed me out of hand. Apparently, there was some relevant research carried out in the UK in the mid 80s. The papers were not, unfortunately, published or indexed, but they do still exist and further investigation by a credible University professor is under way. It may come to nothing, but I really do hope this might offer some answers and add some positive progress.