Okay so to make a long story short, I have severe depression, anxiety and drastic mood swings along with some minor paranoia. Therapy is alright but it’s never been enough. I feel like my issues are linked to my hormones, I have an under active thyroid and my hormones are basically just all over the place. During my period I can feel a sense of like a hormonal overload? (Idk if that makes sense) well the same happens when I slip into a depressive episode (they just happen I don’t even really do anything)

I know thyroid issues are big in my family, both my mother and sister had to get theirs seen and they’re emotional messes. Who should I see about this? My local GP- what do I even say ? “hey I think my thyroid is making me depressed so like.... what do we do” I feel like I wouldn’t be taken seriously?

TLDR: big fat gland might be making me depressed?

So, a friend from Pilates class said she’s taking dietary supplements to help her stay fit. Now, I’m wondering if I should try those pills myself and if they are allowed for young people in their early 20s. Pilates does help, but I find it too hard for maintaining the look and you know how important the look at my age is haha.

Here to ask for advice: What is a dietary supplement? Is it safe? And do they really make a difference IRL?!

Hello,

I just finished watching an amazing TEDx talk by Ngozi Onwuchekwa, and I had to share it. 🎤✨ In her presentation, "How to Conquer Fear and Flourish," Ngozi recounts her personal battle with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.

Picture this: just a year after achieving remission, she not only overcame her illness but also won the title of Mrs. Exceptional Lady Universe at the Mrs. Universe beauty pageant in Miami! 🏆 Her journey exemplifies resilience and the transformative power of perspective.

Ngozi explores how we can shift our mindset to conquer fears and embrace life’s challenges. She offers invaluable insights on:

• Advocating for yourself during health struggles

• Rebuilding self-confidence after adversity

• Maintaining fitness even when feeling weak

• Understanding that pageantry is about much more than just beauty!

Her transition from a health-conscious entrepreneur to a beauty queen is truly inspiring. Now residing in England, Ngozi is committed to helping others, drawing from her experiences and newfound confidence. Recently, she was recognized at No 10 Downing Street for her fundraising work with Sarcoma UK! 🇬🇧

If you’re seeking motivation to face your fears and flourish despite obstacles, this talk is a must-see. Let’s rally behind Ngozi in her mission to empower others!

Watch her TEDx talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C98kH4GDJJ8

I’m in my late 20s and have been hitting the gym on and off in the past five years. I’ve only started to go for more muscle this summer but I’m afraid I’m already losing my drive with early progress far from what I’ve expected. Any suggestions on what I could take to boost my gains and preferably keep me in the gym for longer? Don’t mind stimulants but don’t want products with a bunch of sugar inside

So a while back while I was in a biology lesson my teacher was talking about blood circulation around the body. Seeing blood doesn’t bother me at all but this was really making me feel uncomfortable. It got to a point where I just had my head in my hands and was breathing really fast and felt extremely lightheaded due to what he was talking about. I felt like crying because of how it felt. He then made the situation worse (as he didn’t see me freaking out) and started talking about a guy who cut through that big artery in the leg that’s really dangerous. He went into detail about the blood squirting out and all that stuff and I full on started to loose it. I felt like I was gonna be sick or pass out and I was struggling to breath properly so I was taking lots of breaths and I just remember being so distressed. It got so bad the teacher sent me out of the class room to talk to me and to check if I was ok. I can’t remember if I blacked out but I don’t think I did. This was the first time anything like this has happened to me and it hasn’t happened again after it. I never get panic attacks and I don’t have anxiety so I was wondering what this could be caused by. Any help would be great.

I’m 6 feet tall and weigh 220 pounds. I’ve been trying to lose weight so I can hit my ideal weight of 185 pounds. I know the whole calorie deficit thing, but I hate counting calories, and sometimes, it’s hard not to snack. 

Hello My wife has had a hard lump that grows and eventually falls out. When it falls out, it leaves a crater like whole in our scalp. I have attached pictures of the scalp and also the lump near a coin for size reference. The lump is hard and formed a scab which she picked off. Should we be concerned?

I fell off of my bike, stopped the impact with my two hands straight on the flat ground, my left arm doesn't allow me to bend it completely or have the arm straight like normal, it hurts a lot also when I rotate my wrist at my elbow. Any clues what happened and what should I do while I can't go to the hospital? Ty in advance <3

I’ve been trying to keep track of my health without running to clinics all the time, so I tried the Welzo Home Blood Test recently. I honestly didn’t think it would be this simple. The kit came with all the basics, and the step-by-step card made it easy even for someone like me who gets nervous doing anything medical.

What surprised me was how quick the results came back and how clearly everything was explained. No confusing terms, just simple numbers and what they mean. It gave me a better idea of what I need to improve instead of guessing.

For anyone trying to take care of their health at home, this kind of test actually makes the whole process stress-free.

I’ve always followed a healthy diet and I’m generally careful what I eat and when I eat it. Lately, I’ve been going to the gym quite regularly and I’ve experimented with different supplements in the past but I never took any boosters for the gym - meaning I never tried fat burners nor “magic powders” people in the gym often praised.

However, I’m now looking to add to my muscle mass and it feels like just eating more doesn’t do the trick. I added an extra meal and I already pack my diet with proteins, but I’d like to give bulk supplements a try and any suggestions would be appreciated. I do not want anything high on stimulants.

Hello, around 3 years ago my left nipple started being weird, not as in colour, but more like I can’t grab it because it will retract when any type of pressure is involved. But it’s not retracted inwards. I also have 2 bumps under that nipple, one is more downwards as in where I’m standing up, and the other one right underneath. The breast itself is also slightly bigger than my other normal one. I have something similar before on my right breast/nipple but it went away after a couple months. I’m guessing it’s the same thing with this but it’s just taking way longer. Also I cannot go to a doctor, as my parents are having money issues already, and medical bills don’t help with that. Thanks in advance.

Does anyone know what kind of spider bite this is and if I need to get medical attention or if I can treat at home I am having other symptoms and feel a lil sick

Hi, I do boxing and around a month ago I injured my knuckle, I thought nothing of it at first thinking i’ve just bruised it or something, however it’s just became worse. On Tuesday I really hurt it and it started feeling like a scraping sensation. I would use my other finger to try feel what was wrong with it and it felt like a dodgy floor creaking, like vibrating too. As of today that has stopped but it still hurts and now I can feel a crack like “thing” whenever i open and close my fist.

I am due to going to the doctors but I want a heads up so I am not surprised when I get there.

I'm looking for things like apps or services that would be helpful for living healthy and losing weight. I'm looking for things that I can use to track certain behaviors so I can work to curb them.

Hi all, M23 been doing the treatment for almost a month now, however feels like my body didnt get to adjust yet, I get to vomit most of the time to the point that my lymph node inflamed, was it normal to vomit while undergoing anti TB treatment?

A couple years ago a very small rock or piece of glass maybe got stabbed in my foot, but it was so small I didn’t notice. No it got pretty deep and my foot has since healed completely over it. It hurts to walk, and I’ve tried removing it before(someone had to dig in my foot with a needle) but they couldn’t find it. How can I get rid of this rock in my foot?

I figured I'd ask this here as I'm not a doctor in anyway what so ever, for the past 2 weeks I've been waking up with sharp pain in my chest that lasts for a couple seconds(anywhere from 30 seconds to 45 seconds) typical only when I've been waking up in the morning. Should this be cause for concern? Would going to the ER or the hospital be the next course of action?

I'm 23 years old if that's any useful information.

I used to sleep in until 10 or 11 in the morning after going to bed around 1 or 2 am

I still go to bed around the same time but lately I’ve been waking up at like 6 or 7 in the morning just suddenly wide awake. No sound has been waking me up it’s just that I wake up on my own

It is just very abnormal for me, so is this a symptom of anything? Why would this be happening?

I am 24 years old

So I just woke up from a 15 hour nap and I'm a little freaked out because I've had a decent amount of sleep for the past couple of weeks. I am normally not very good about keeping a consistent sleep schedule and tend to stay up later than is probably a good idea. however I've made a legitimate effort recently getting at least 8 hours every night for the past couple of days. This past morning I was really tired around 11am and I slept on a couch for 15 hours before waking up I get that doesn't sound like a big deal but this kinda thing has happened before and I just get a little freaked out because I've never heard of someone sleeping that much out of nowhere does anyone know anything about something like this?

Like if I shed some blood before working out would I burn more calories or something. I haven't heard this from anywhere I just thought about it

Just wanted to leave this here in case it helps someone.

For a long time I had strange gas bubbles coming up my throat. Some days it literally sounded like sparkling water fizz in my throat. I saw many doctors but no one could figure it out.

I searched the internet left and right and could not find anything that matched what I was feeling, so I am leaving this here hoping it helps someone who has it.

It eventually turned out to be fluid in my lungs and body caused by heart failure. I believe no one suspected it because I was considered too young for this type of issue. I also had many other symptoms, including digestion related problems, but nothing that would have made me or anyone else think of a heart problem.

There is actually a pharmacy developed for this issue since 2021, so it can be treated. Don’t be afraid and get checked in hospital for water in your body and have your heart checked despite your age as soon as possible.

Best luck and good wishes to anyone reading this.

Hey y'all! So I'm 14 and I've been doing some tests lately for my health but I found out today, my doctors are giving up on tests unless I have any ideas. They're going to give me random medicine and if they don't work then I don't get anything.

I'm not allowed to get a new doctor and all that because I'm just not allowed to

I asked my parents if they knew anyone that I could ask any medical professionals that might know what I might have. They refused to answer me.So, I came here. If you're a medical professional please keep reading this, I just want to be healthy and do the things I love again. :((

Symptoms: Lightheadedness Nausea Loss of appetite when nauseous Headache Trouble focusing Trouble speaking (sometimes I can only say like a couple words because I'm too weak) Weakness to the point I can't stand up sometimes I've passed out for like 9 hours once (no I didn't fall asleep.) Shaking Symptoms keep getting worse every month and I always get new ones. I don't know what to do anymore. No one wants to help me and I'm not taken seriously so I have to go to school feeling horrible no matter what.

Sorry if this is a TMI or a gross topic for some

Tldr: been thrown around doctors and given lots of hormones which have not helped me at all and need advice on what to do

I made this new account as it's a bit embarrassing for me to post about this kind of thing.

I have had my period for almost a year straight now bar a few weeks. (the amount of money I've spent on sanitary products is insane)

It started around early-mid 2019 I was concerned because I had not had my period for approximately 5 months and definitely was not pregnant so I went to go see my local woman's health nurse who suggested that I go on the depo provera (birth control injection) as she said it can help with regulating bleeding and because the birth control pills she had previously given me had made me nauseous to the point of vomiting, I was slightly annoyed that she didn't seem intereated in the why this was the case but didn't push it as she's the professional and agreed with her to try it. This screwed everything up.

After about a month my period started 'oh okay that's good' I thought, then it didn't stop it was however very light. When my next appointment came around about a month later I told the nurse (a different woman) what was happening and she said that 'it could take up to 4 injections to completely normalize anything thats going on and that the first few you can have some side effects that usually go away after the 3rd or 4th injection' (they are 2 months apart) again I didn't question her.

As the 3rd injection rolls around Aug and I'm still bleeding some days lightly and some days quite heavily the nurse takes notes but basically says the same thing as before

Closer to October my 4th injection is coming up and fustrated I decide to visit the general doctor to ask if there is something they can do since the woman's health clinic doesn't seem to care a whole lot. She tells me to keep going on the injection and she will also give me a different brand of birth control at the same time and hopefully the double dose of hormones will help. This cost $45 (NZ)

The new pills didn't do anything so I visit the doc again, it was another doctor this time. She gives me stronger hormone pills which she says I cannot be on for a extended period of time but it should stop the bleeding and hopefully get my cycle back on track. she also gets me to do a blood test. $45

After results of the blood test come back in about a week I'm told to visit again for results I do just that and she tells my my blood is fine and to take 3 of the pills a day instead because they haven't seemed to do anything and told me to come back if I still had issues This visit was 5 minutes tops. $45

The bleeding stopped for about a week in November. Best week of the year. When the bleeding started again I bled for 2 weeks before it stopped on new years day bless 2020 but 2 weeks later it started again and has not let up since.

I'm sick of being thrown around different doctors and being stuffed with so many hormones I'll burst out in tears even if I'm not upset. I can't afford $45 for another doctor's visit and if I went again I'd have to borrow money to go. I really don't want to waste money on going to the doctor just for nothing to be done. It would give me peace of mind if I knew what was going on with my body but that doesn't seem like a priority.

I need advice on what to do or what could possibly be wrong with me.

Tldr: been thrown around doctors and given lots of hormones which have not helped me at all and need advice

As my title states, my sister and I recently found out that my mother’s office friend gave my mother a product called Diatomaceous Earth. Said friend claimed it cured every single one of her infections, and scarily enough, her Asthma as well, which from my understanding doesn’t make sense, as this product is a pesticide. My mother has an array of severe health issues, including chronic upper respiratory infections and parasites, has had numerous head and sinus surgery’s and very bad asthma, and obviously she is very desperate and vulnerable for anything to help, as medications can not cure the incurable, including ingesting this pesticide. How can I make my mother realize that this stuff should not be ingested (her friend suggested she put in food and drinks which is terrifying), what are the health effects that can be caused from ingesting or even breathing this in, and how can I make her aware of the dangers? I will include a photo of the package, as the package itself even says not to ingest or breathe in! I just don’t want to see my mother die because some “naturopathy” friend suggested bug killer to cure her disease.

Thank you so much.