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depressed for no reason?
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casavant
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Darktooth said:
Yes, it's called "depression".
I finally went to meds when I realized that no matter where I was at in life or what I was doing, I felt down a lot of the time. So I said, "Fuck this shit. Life's too short to feel down when there's nothing to feel down about. I need to be enjoying this."That's why people who say that "anti-d's are a cop-out and that if you feel down you need to fix what's causing it" don't know their ass from a hole in the ground.
With that said, physical exercise is a good way to kick the blues. A walk is a good idea.
HappyScrappy
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I've been on and off depression drugs and I think I've come to terms with the idea I'm just always like this.
I'm always tired and don't really feel like doing anything.
but I'm not like suicidal - but just kinda apathetic. but that is just how I am - I feel good about it.
I'm always tired and don't really feel like doing anything.
but I'm not like suicidal - but just kinda apathetic. but that is just how I am - I feel good about it.
Testosterone boy
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I suffer from lethargy when I'm close to broke. Without money...I can do nothing. I live LARGE when I have money.
If I have to resort to borrowing for a week or two, it comes close to depression maybe.
If I have to resort to borrowing for a week or two, it comes close to depression maybe.
HappyScrappy
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yeah - I enjoy being on uppers - hell, who doesn't.
but I figure, that shit is bad for me.
so I just crush up gravel and snort that instead.
but I figure, that shit is bad for me.
so I just crush up gravel and snort that instead.
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Actually, i have a good reason for being depressed. My brain chemsitry doesn't work right. HOWEVER, being depressed does llow one to see things that others never would. It provides an imagination. Most of the greatest minds ever to exist suffered from mental diseases of some kind. They were crazy by some standards and that's okay cause they were the shit or else they wouldn't be famous. That's how I was duped into believing i wasn't too weird when I was little and it works because it actually is pretty much true. Sometimes though, when you're suicidal depressd the majority of the time, it can be a fucking problem ya know?
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Re: Re: depressed for no reason?
Very true.
casavant said:
Yes, it's called "depression".
That's why people who say that "anti-d's are a cop-out and that if you feel down you need to fix what's causing it" don't know their ass from a hole in the ground.
With that said, physical exercise is a good way to kick the blues. A walk is a good idea.
Very true.
casavant
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Re: Re: Re: depressed for no reason?
I'm on 300mg/day of Wellbutrin SR. It's great. I'm not "zombied out", and I'm still aware of things I need to do in my life to make it better. I think a lot of people think that anti-depressants are just an easy way out or something and they will take away all motivation to do anything with your life. I know that some people report more sedative effects with some of the drugs that predominantly effect serotonin levels, but I haven't tried those so I can't speak from firsthand experience.
Common problems with a lot of anti-d's are sexual disfunction and a sedative effect. I chose Wellbutrin because it primarily affects dopamine and norepinephrine. People generally report increased sex drives and energy levels, and it is even being studied as a possible weight loss drug. This is mentioned in a muscle magazine this month, according to this week's "Ghost Dawg" column at www.t-mag.com. The same chemical- bupropion hydrochloride- is marketed under the name "Zyban" as an aid for those trying to quite smoking. Anyway, I knew that I like dopaminergic substances and stimulants (adderall, for example- which I have a scrip for now too), so I figured that if Wellbutrin kind of leaned in that direction than it was the drug for me. And I really value my hard-ons.
Wellbutrin is the shit. I enjoy my days like they should be enjoyed, instead of worrying about bullshit or having this undefined feeling of gloom and doom that may descend at any time for no apparent reason and stay for god knows how long. And when I'm in a good mood, I'm not sitting there thinking in the back of my mind, "Man, I know I'm going to crash at any time." I still have my worries, but they're manageable. I still get irritable about things sometimes, but I don't punch holes in my wall anymore and tear my door off the hinges (damn, that was getting expensive too). Everyone- friends, family, coworkers- have noticed a difference. Instead of getting comments like, "Man, you look pissed off most of the time.", people say, "What are you so cheerful about?" I also don't feel like drinking much anymore- the desire just isn't there, which is good after my episode over the summer that I've posted about. Drinking decreases its effectiveness anyway, and since I've laid off the booze it really kicks in good.
A nice little bonus is that they use it in mild cases of ADD- it's that dopamine/norepinephrine connection- so you do find it somewhat easier to focus and pull up words that usually sit on the tip of your tongue.
As far as addiction- anything that has a profound impact on your brain will probably be addictive if you have to take it every day. That's just something you have to accept. You can still wean off of it, but I've never tried, nor do I want to. It's not a toxic drug and I'm sure the benefits from laying off the booze far outway any mild effects it may have on liver values. Oh, another cool thing about Wellbutrin is that it doesn't have a million and one interactions with other drugs like the MAOI's and Tricyclics do.
I wasn't sure I wanted to commit to taking an anti-depressant for a long time either, but finally I made myself go in and I'm sure glad I did. Like I said, I still have life problems and I still have emotions, but life is better and things just seem more manageable. Life doesn't seem to be crushing down on me all the time, while at the same time I'm kicking myself for feeling like shit when I really have it so good compared to so many in the world. It sucks when emotions and rational thought are at odds with each other like that. If you feel down all the time for no reason, go ahead and check it out. Another anti-d might suit you better- who knows- but give something a shot. My doc said some people just take their Wellbutrin during the winter months when they're more prone to the blues and then ween off in the spring. My sister is on Wellbutrin too and she has quit taking it before and then started up again. It's not like you're taking a step from which you can never turn back.
Anyway, I hope this post was somewhat coherent and helped you out a little. I have to leave for the night.
And a big thanks to Starfish and the others who gave me advice when I was asking about this same thing last winter.
Y'all take 'er easy.
Darktooth said:
I'm on 300mg/day of Wellbutrin SR. It's great. I'm not "zombied out", and I'm still aware of things I need to do in my life to make it better. I think a lot of people think that anti-depressants are just an easy way out or something and they will take away all motivation to do anything with your life. I know that some people report more sedative effects with some of the drugs that predominantly effect serotonin levels, but I haven't tried those so I can't speak from firsthand experience.
Common problems with a lot of anti-d's are sexual disfunction and a sedative effect. I chose Wellbutrin because it primarily affects dopamine and norepinephrine. People generally report increased sex drives and energy levels, and it is even being studied as a possible weight loss drug. This is mentioned in a muscle magazine this month, according to this week's "Ghost Dawg" column at www.t-mag.com. The same chemical- bupropion hydrochloride- is marketed under the name "Zyban" as an aid for those trying to quite smoking. Anyway, I knew that I like dopaminergic substances and stimulants (adderall, for example- which I have a scrip for now too), so I figured that if Wellbutrin kind of leaned in that direction than it was the drug for me. And I really value my hard-ons.
Wellbutrin is the shit. I enjoy my days like they should be enjoyed, instead of worrying about bullshit or having this undefined feeling of gloom and doom that may descend at any time for no apparent reason and stay for god knows how long. And when I'm in a good mood, I'm not sitting there thinking in the back of my mind, "Man, I know I'm going to crash at any time." I still have my worries, but they're manageable. I still get irritable about things sometimes, but I don't punch holes in my wall anymore and tear my door off the hinges (damn, that was getting expensive too). Everyone- friends, family, coworkers- have noticed a difference. Instead of getting comments like, "Man, you look pissed off most of the time.", people say, "What are you so cheerful about?" I also don't feel like drinking much anymore- the desire just isn't there, which is good after my episode over the summer that I've posted about. Drinking decreases its effectiveness anyway, and since I've laid off the booze it really kicks in good.A nice little bonus is that they use it in mild cases of ADD- it's that dopamine/norepinephrine connection- so you do find it somewhat easier to focus and pull up words that usually sit on the tip of your tongue.
As far as addiction- anything that has a profound impact on your brain will probably be addictive if you have to take it every day. That's just something you have to accept. You can still wean off of it, but I've never tried, nor do I want to. It's not a toxic drug and I'm sure the benefits from laying off the booze far outway any mild effects it may have on liver values. Oh, another cool thing about Wellbutrin is that it doesn't have a million and one interactions with other drugs like the MAOI's and Tricyclics do.
I wasn't sure I wanted to commit to taking an anti-depressant for a long time either, but finally I made myself go in and I'm sure glad I did. Like I said, I still have life problems and I still have emotions, but life is better and things just seem more manageable. Life doesn't seem to be crushing down on me all the time, while at the same time I'm kicking myself for feeling like shit when I really have it so good compared to so many in the world. It sucks when emotions and rational thought are at odds with each other like that. If you feel down all the time for no reason, go ahead and check it out. Another anti-d might suit you better- who knows- but give something a shot. My doc said some people just take their Wellbutrin during the winter months when they're more prone to the blues and then ween off in the spring. My sister is on Wellbutrin too and she has quit taking it before and then started up again. It's not like you're taking a step from which you can never turn back.
Anyway, I hope this post was somewhat coherent and helped you out a little. I have to leave for the night.
And a big thanks to Starfish and the others who gave me advice when I was asking about this same thing last winter.
Y'all take 'er easy.
Darktooth said:
You are just starved for intimitacy. No cyber buddy takes the place of a real person all the time.
It seems that your focus, hunger and desire and waned and you need sometime else to feel passionate about.
Just keep your head above water by trying to enjoy simple things that once made you happy.
Every time you feel down or tired, clean, dance or just start singing out loud. It freaks out your senses.
Or just download everything you can from Anthony Robbins and listen to it.
casavant
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Darktooth said:
probably
Do you think you're going to try to stick it out or are you going to go see a doctor? If your depression is circumstantial and you think there are things you can do to change your situation and thus enhance your mood, than I would by no means recommend an anti-depressant. I don't think EVERYONE should be on them, believe it or not.
But if this is a recurring problem without an identifiable cause, than I would look into them. If I'd had Wellbutrin earlier, I would have my undergrad degree by now instead of having just 30 hours under my belt.Good luck to ya and keep me posted.
Night Fly
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I feel like that sometimes...I'm just scared to start taking meds for it. I don't want to become dependent on the way they make me feel. I never get really depressed...just tired and don't feel like doing anything like you said. I don't even feel like going to the gym. It's like I get in a rut...and can't get out. I'm going through one right now. It sucks.
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Darktooth said:
Well your not alone, there are days when I feel sociable and other days when I'd rather not be bothered by anyone, wonderfull chemical imbalance, doh.
Night Fly said:
Well...if you would lean on a friend every now and then... (hint hint...)
B True
If it weren't for this Bible next to me that I am reading off and on...and my good friend chatting with me right now...I would be in a heap of trouble...not sure where I would be right now...but it would probably be a very bad place. I'm not sure what to do, where to go, who to talk to, who to trust, or how to fix this. Maybe it is beyond repair... I just know that I hurt really badly and I am thankful to this very special friend of mine right now...
Once you have loaded the gun...it gets pretty scary though. Do you have the guts to actually do it. Can I really do this. Will God ever forgive me. Is this how my life is really supposed to end. Is it possible to ever get over this hump or should I just end it now. When you are really down like this...it is hard to think clearly. It is hard to determine right from wrong and if you really want to live anymore. I'm really not for sure which direction I want to go...scared me badly to think about it right now...because of the choice that I think about.
B True
Once you have loaded the gun...it gets pretty scary though. Do you have the guts to actually do it. Can I really do this. Will God ever forgive me. Is this how my life is really supposed to end. Is it possible to ever get over this hump or should I just end it now. When you are really down like this...it is hard to think clearly. It is hard to determine right from wrong and if you really want to live anymore. I'm really not for sure which direction I want to go...scared me badly to think about it right now...because of the choice that I think about.
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big_bad_buff
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HappyScrappy said:
feeling good about deppression? lol that's tight.....i'm with yah guys, i'm always depressed untill i go to church....
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Dr.M
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Anomie, I really really doubt it.
I've used St Johns Wort successfully but 4 out of 5 brands dont do dick for me, has to be the good shit.
I've used St Johns Wort successfully but 4 out of 5 brands dont do dick for me, has to be the good shit.
casavant
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supernav said:
Side effects vary from person to person, but they're generally pretty mild.
The easiest way to get it is to convince your doctor that life sucks. Really, most docs are pretty quick with the scrip pad, especially for things like anti-d's, because there's not much of a market for them as a rec drug.
I think the cost per pill without insurance is between one and two dollars. I get mine for $20/month.
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