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09-11-2013, 11:31 PM | #2 | ||
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I'm Rake. I too have TS and have had it for several decades. I experience what you describe on a regular basis but mine is much worse. I cannot stand to be touched at anytime. I go for 2 or 3 weeks at a time and do not wear clothes. I keep a robe handy in case someone comes over. Usually the only time I wear clothes is when I go to the doc's office and then it is something that fits very, very loose. As far as covers in bed well, most of the time I do not cover up past my thighs unless I take extra anxiety meds and then I can cover up to my waist. Also, I cannot take heat at all. If I get the least bit hot I feel as if I am going to have a heart attack, get super dizzy, hyperventilate..etc. I keep the temp in my house at no more than 69 in summer and winter. My wife freezes to death all the time. Wouldn't you know it the one person that is willing to marry someone like me and they have to be cold natured. You say you are able to shower, that is great. I have not had a shower in over six months. I have to take sponge baths as the water hitting me in the shower causes me to have a panic/anxiety attack and I cant breath and will almost pass out. Bright colors drive me nuts. Loud sounds will send me off the deep end very quick. Perfumes (any loud smell) will set my tics and anxiety off. I could go on and on but I want. I'm a bit older than you and have been through this for many years so if you have any questions just ask and I will do the very best I can to help. BTW, In my opinion it is panic/anxiety attacks that are causing it. I take clonazepam for it as needed. Valium also works as needed. I like clonazepam better as it has a shorter half life so you can take it more often as needed where as valium cant be taken as often and even though it stays in your system longer it may not be enough to curb the fight or flight feelings you are feeling during these situations. Again, that is just my opinion but its an opinion from someone that has TS if that means anything. Also, I'm not sure what meds you take if any but some of the meds I've taken in the past for depression causes my anxiety to get much worse and then everything we have talked about gets worse with it. Rake |
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