Anxiety!!

[Vertnut]

I had REALLY bad anxiety years ago after a divorce, I have not been the same since. Sure I have my happy moments and they are great. I refuse to use medicine as well, though I used some Xanax when I was really bad and it helped. I mostly just try not to worry about shit as much anymore, as long as I still have the motivation to get up and come to work I'm generally ok. I could also possibly blame it on MMO's too which I have quit. I also don't drink daily, maybe 1-2 a week. I do know that if I do get bad it helps me to know there is medicine out there and I usually get better after those thoughts. I'm still unhappy as fuck though and it's getting worse, but oh well. There are still some rare happy days.

Doesn't seem like a good way to live your life, brother.

[idrivea4banger]

This is exactly my issue. If we go out to eat and there is a lot of people around making noise, babies crying etc I start shaking my feet and start feeling very uncomfortable and light headed. Also when I have to stand in a big line i have to hold on to something to help me balance myself out and not passing out.

But again I play in a band in front of dozens of people and it doesn't seem to bother me at all, thats what drives my girl crazy!!!

i think you should be ok if youre playing to that big of a crowd.

[LS1Goat]

Dammit...am I being bombastic and obtuse again?

Cute.

It was an attempt at intellectual humor at MM2000's expense...I figured that since he was an ace boon-coon, grade A paramedic with "extensive medical background", that he would know a bit of biochemistry too!

But, what I described was how alcohol works in the CNS. Alcohol binds to a receptor in the CNS called GABA-a...which is the primary inhibitory receptor in the CNS. When alcohol (and benzos) binds to this receptor, chloride ions are allowed to flow through the ion channel across cell membranes of neurons...this effectively hyperpolarizes the cell membrane which makes it harder for action potential firing and nerve conduction...so, you have decreased function...ie, CNS suppressant. Better?

I like how you take a serious reply that I made in my initial post and try to patronize me with it. The information I provided was correct. I have no idea why you would be bring ETOH into this conversation. This guy suffers from an anxiety disorder. I've seem him mention this in the past on the other board. It could very well be genetic and the only really way to treat that therapeutically is through therapy ans sometimes a daily management regimen, which most Psychiatrist will usually use a SSRI and subscribe Benzos PRN for an acute attack. These drugs do reduce the frequency and intensity of anxiety attacks.

And give me your pedantic psychobabble shit about the chemistry of GABA. Even medics have a trained didactic understanding of the Flight or Flight process involving Amygdala. And the inhibitory effects of GABA and the Limbic system. Have you had to use Romazicon to reverse the effects of a Benzo OD? I have.

You crack me up. You have no understanding of what it means to be a Paramedic or what are curriculum was under George Marquez. Your transparent and erroneous criticisms of my knowledge and skill set is annoying. And you're a hypocrite. You once made a post towards JKD about how he just likes to antagonize SEB in threads like a caged animal because he knew SEB would always get upset. You stated in such a fashion that you seem hold disdain or pity for him always doing so. YOU do the exact same thing to me whenever I answer a medically related ?. Your criticisms of me doesn't bring down the diplomas on my wall. Hate to burst your bubble. And the funny thing is...I don't think you realize that I'm not the only one who harbors the same opinion regarding you.

You can be a nice guy and very down to earth through PMs, but on the open forum you are a pompous ass that some how derives almost sadistic enjoyment at trying to invalidate everything I say medically speaking. Trying to me me look like an uneducated fool.

[Denny]

i think you should be ok if youre playing to that big of a crowd.

Hey, it's more than tens of people.

[ozzeran]

Doesn't seem like a good way to live your life, brother.

Not to sound like a sad case but it's the only life I know and I'm trying to fix it without medicine. We'll see I guess.

[MILK]

i think you should be ok if youre playing to that big of a crowd.

Come out next friday and count the dozen yourself!!

[LS1Goat]

Out of all people, you shouldn't be the one to bash paramedics. With the limited knowledge that they have, they're able to keep people alive long enough for doctors to take over.

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I appreciate the sentiment behind this post, but I take issue with the limited knowledge post. You've been reading too much of Dr. Dave's usual BS regarding EMS.

We were trained and could under the appropriate circumstances dictated in our SOP by our Medical Director to; Perform Chricothryotomy in the field. Intraosseous IV on infants, IVs, ET/Nasal intubation, ACLS /Trauma BTLS/ATLS, 12 lead EKGs, carry and push narcotics, Delivery a baby in the field if circumstances dictated it, we carried a full OBY/GYN kit to deal with vertex (normal) deliveries, hope to try and treat complications in route, such as breach or a wrapped cord, etc.. Drownings, near drownings, hypothermia, heat stroke, water intoxication, swift water rescue, any and all broken bones, loss of limbs/fingers, preservation of appendages, life saving treatment of insulin shock, etc....I could go on for paragraphs.

There will always be ignorant people out there like Dr. Dave who deem medics as pond scum or glorified tax drivers. Ignorance might be bliss, but it's also quite sad.

[idrivea4banger]

Come out next friday and count the dozen yourself!!

im too scared to leave the house....

[MILK]

im too scared to leave the house....

mas puto!!!

[SlowLX]

Ok, who is logged on under Spencer? I know he couldn't possibly have written that post.

hater

[slow99]

I'm the same way, constantly anxious, mind never stops running. In 2008 I threw 400 hours of studying down the toilet b/c I didn't sleep the night before an 8 hour long exam. Eff.

[MILK]

I'm the same way, constantly anxious, mind never stops running. In 2008 I threw 400 hours of studying down the toilet b/c I didn't sleep the night before an 8 hour long exam. Eff.

Shit when I sleep I cant stop thinking of music, lyrics, runs and all kinds of figures. I sleep maybe 4 hours a night.

[Leah]

hater

[Nash B.]

However, I guess you disregarded it because everyone here things I'm a drunk,

Gee, why would anybody think that?

ahh...drunk posting. i've got this shit down to a science. you are a rookie. when you can post semi-coherent sentences while seeing double, then and only then will you be 'da man.

I did a pretty good job knocking down some Tequila tonight. I'm fresh out. Beer run tomorrow.

[txsr20de]

You once made a post towards JKD about how he just likes to antagonize SEB in threads like a caged animal because he knew SEB would always get upset. You stated in such a fashion that you seem hold disdain or pity for him always doing so. YOU do the exact same thing to me whenever I answer a medically related ?. Your criticisms of me doesn't bring down the diplomas on my wall. Hate to burst your bubble. And the funny thing is...I don't think you realize that I'm not the only one who harbors the same opinion regarding you.

Well, just as is the case with JKD, then only reason Dr. Dave continues to do so is because you always get upset. If you stopped reacting, it would likely be a non issue.

And for God's sake, shut down your computer when you start drinking. The perpetual drunken defensive rants are exactly the reaction people are shooting for.

It has gotten to the point where I can look at your posts, and based on the time stamp, know with relative certainty whether you are drunk posting or not. After 12:00am, they will most likely be a drunken rant.

The fact that you repeatedly label yourself as an alcoholic and a drunk, then continue to make crazy drunk posts doesn't help the situation.

I don't know you personally, but based solely on your posts here, you should definitely seek help in dealing with your alcoholism.



(Don't take my comments the wrong way, in no way am I judging you or talking down to you. I am a recovering alcoholic myself, so I know firsthand how difficult it can be to stop.)

Find a meeting.