HELP! What To Do When You Have Anxiety, Depression or Bad Thoughts

One of the big issues I constantly hear with people suffering with PFS is the terrible feeling that accompanies it.  So many are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and even suicidal thinking.  What can you do about it when you are in those bouts of low level moods.  

Find out how one person who has PFS is handling it.  I'll be sharing my stories, and how I have "coped" with some of the anxiety, panic attacks and low moments.

**PLEASE NOTE: This is not medical advice whatsoever! If you are having mental distress, please contact your medical doctor or please see a licensed therapist. 

Post-finasteride syndrome is a devastating condition that afflicts men who’ve taken finasteride for hair loss (under the Propecia brand) or enlarged prostate (Proscar). Persistent symptoms include loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, panic attacks, Peyronie’s disease, penile shrinkage, gynecomastia, muscle atrophy, cognitive impairment, insomnia, severely dry skin, and tinnitus. Many victims suffer economic hardship due to job loss, and emotional distress due to the breakup of marriages and romantic relationships. PFS has also been linked to suicides. No one knows how many men are living with PFS, but experts estimate there are hundreds of thousands of cases worldwide. While there’s currently no cure for PFS, clinical research offers hope that effective treatments will be developed in the coming years. Until then, “PFS Global Support,” hosted by Amir Karkouti, is here to provide a weekly gathering place where victims and their loved ones can share information and offer mutual support.

If you'd like to appear on the show, or to speak with Amir or Ben offline, please contact pfsglobalradio@gmail.com