So i'll try to make this short but sweet. I've had depression/anxiety for a few years now after a rough childhood that included a drug addicted brother and mom who had breast cancer. It all piled up into a big mess which I had trouble handling. I have been on xanex and zoloft since which has helped for the most part. My mom passed away in February and I've been off and on my medicines. I've just been trying to deal with the issues of losing my mom and not worrying about my med's which I should be.

Anyway... my biggest anxiety is my health. Last year when I was living in Los Angeles for a few months I had a nasty bout with tonsillitis. Due to stupid doctors giving me too many of the wrong meds I developed a yeast infection in my mouth. Was in the hospital three times. When my doctor said "have you ever been tested for hiv" that scared the crap out of me and ever since I've been walking on a tight rope when it comes to being sick. Just wondering if anyone could relate. Just recently I started worrying about it again but got tested so I can move on. I still feel like poo from worrying about it for the past week 1/2.

Recently, I've been very run down/sleeping a lot/just being fatigued but I'm guessing its from all the stress I'm putting on my body from worrying about things. Does anyone else have a same issue such as that? I would love to hear your feedback.

First, my condolences on the loss of your mother this year.

I have some of the same issues and I think these are the common issues with those of us with ADD.

I have always had issue with taking my meds. First I was not into being on meds the rest of my life. Then I got over that and accepted the fact that I need the meds right now and there might be alternatives and other solutions that present themselves.
That said, I still have to force myself to take my zoloft regularly. When I don't I get weird results which I imagine is part of what you are going through.
Zoloft takes a while to build up its effectiveness in your body and doing any good. So, think of it like this: every time you miss a dose it's like going back to the start of the ramp up cycle and starting all over again. It may not be clinically correct since I'm sure some of the meds are still in your system even if you stop for a few days. But I KNOW for experience it make me moody if I don't take them EVERYDAY.
Wanting to sleep all day and being run down are normal components of being depressed. So, taking the meds on schedule will help you get past that part so you can deal with what is really eating at you.

If you aren't getting counseling somewhere then I would immediately. Dealing with losing a parent has to be some heavy stuff! (Mine are both still around tho my dad is "dead to me")

Oh, also, Zoloft can make you feel tired a lot. You're in LA so there are a zillion places you can go for walks. Do it! It will be the best thing for your fatigue. Just walking. It also gets your lymph system pumping to take away the toxins that build up in you from stress.

There are so many things I could suggest.......let me know if you want me to bombard you with more. :D

Posting whatever you feel on this forum is a great release as well. I have found some GREAT folks here!

here's what happened... i was on zoloft and xanex when i was in los angeles. i moved back here in september after my mom had cancer again. since she passed away in february i was kinda like **** the medicine i have too many other things on my plate. i was actually hanging in there until about a week ago. i started feeling anxious, fatigued, dry mouth, and just bla. all i want to do is take a nap sometimes but don't want to go to the doctor (my real doctor) and just have them tell me i'm fine. i'm definitely going to get in touch with my psychologist this week though. i just never knew dwelling on something such as your health could cause issues such as:

dry mouth
fatigue
joint and muscle pain
and the list goes on.

You mind is capable of making your body manifest ANYTHING.

I'd get back on the meds and take everything one step at a time.
Just stay on the meds and keep us posted.

I've learned quickly that it is. Thanks for the feedback. And when you're constantly worried about your health every little tiny bump scares you. Not good but a learning experience.

tbh..condolences on the loss of your Mom.. I lost mine December 2002.

Sorry I didn't respond sooner... I myself have been sick. Please take care of you and keep us updated.