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According to my homeopathic doctor, ADD is far too often a misdiagnosed food sensitivity. A while back you mentioned that you were going to try a diet change. Did you ever give it a shot? Having the symptoms of IBS, ADD/anxiety and twitching, I still think you're a prime candidate for having a food sensitivity. In a recent post by LindsayCohen7 in the 'Symptom Management' section of this forum, LindsayCohen7 explained how she had to avoid gluten/wheat for over a month to completely clear her system. Her symptoms greatly improved. My earlier recommendation of only avoiding them for a week or so may have been too light for all to achieve results. A food sensitivity screening can tell you for sure. My blood test was only $120 and well worth it. Anyway, sorry to keep harping on the subject, but your post struck me because the ADD comment. Good luck to you sir!
 
I used to be like that, I had to train myself to relax more and chill out more often. It does take time though. I noticed that in my peak BFS stage, it was almost impossible to sit down and watch a movie. My solution to this was easy. Do less and watch more movies. Don't laugh, it helps. :LOL:
 
How much is he charging you for Valerian Root? Whatever it is, I can undercut it. I can beat that price by a dollar.Let me know if you're interested. I know a guy who knows a guy. We can get it for you cheap.
 
LOL, you guys got me pegged. :D) Time to go and peddle my natural herbs at another forum. Seriously though, I totally understand. I too was gifted with what I always called a 'nuclear metabolism.' No matter what I eat or how much I eat, I can maintain my athletic build. When I first saw the homeopathic doctor and they suggested I try cutting wheat/gluten out of my diet I didn't comply right away. In fact, I brushed it off as heresy, mostly because I didn't want to believe it. Its amazing how much our diets are a part of our lives. The thought of what I would have to give up and the difficulties it would cause in eating out or grocery shopping was almost overwhelming. It took my symptoms getting worse to convince me to try it. Luckily I did because the impact was life changing. Having gone through the panic of completely turning my diet upside down, the state of denial that diet is even related, and the eventual acceptance process afterward I can offer some advice. Rather than focusing on what you will be giving up, focus on the new opportunities this will open to you. Don't pine over what you can't eat, concentrate on what you can eat and expand your horizons to try new foods and recipes. Its not so bad when you look at it that way.
 
I agree about the personality types we share - I can't sit and relax in the evening until every last job has been done around the house. I have 5 children so you can imagine that there are plenty of chores to be done! I don't know if I would associate this 'perfectionism' with developing BFS but it certainly accounts for why I used to worry about it more than other people. And it was this worry that drove me to coming to this site for support. I have come across a handful of patients who I have noticed twitching when I have examiend them. When I have quizzed them about it, it is clear that they have not worried in the slightest about their symptoms - hadn't even bothered mentioning it to a doctor. Their personality types were much more laid back than mine.CheersSimon
 
I asked a question about OCD and BFS a little while ago. Not much interest bar Simon. The reason I asked is becuase I think I have it. Meaning I cant relax if I think there are things to be done- even all those chores we hate doing. I just have to do them. I cant sit down to read paper, book or watch TV without getting up every 5 minutes. I try and convince my self I am actually am getting 'exercise' but in reality it is frustrating. I have a fixation on completeness, if I finish sometihng I will relax. But of course that never happens,as there is always something to do ( in my mind). Not finishing or doing things creates stess/anxiety ( the incompleteness) and probably contributes to my BFS- the anxiety and lack of the ability to relax. I also lose keys..sometimes, but most of the time I am so anal about where they should 'live' ( a place for everything) I usually dont misplace them, unless distracted. Old age does contribute as well ( misplacing the keys that is). Maybe there is a trend between personality types and BFS?? cheersRodger
 
Hi RodgerI agree with you. You are describing the same 'perfectionistic personality trait' that I have. This is not OCD - unless you are checking that you have locked a door 20 times before you can leave for work in the morning, as well! Your most serious psychological illness is however probably the disdainful belief that the Wallabies are going to beat us in the next Bledisloe Cup match! As an aside, I was at a conference last week and Nick Farr-Jones, former Wallabies captain, gave an after dinner speech - bloody good speaker and really nice guy (for an Australian). Wasn't too bad at rugby either!CheersSimon
 
Hey any of you guys who can't sit still, my house needs cleaned, I have some rooms that need painting, and some trimming outside. Pls PM me for my address.No charge for this therapy.
 

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