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Depression - what can I do?

ohashi

ohashi

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I have to face it - I'm suffering from depression. I can't sleep, I can't concentrate, nothing, and I mean nothing brings me joy anymore - not even writing, which used to be the epitome of my interests. I have to force myself to go to the gym, and I can never give 100% in there. I can't eat - I just don't want to, at all. I don't get joy out of being with even my closest friends. Each and every morning, facing the day is an actual pain - there just doesn't seem any point to it. It almost hurts to live.

It's not like my life is bad. I'm a college student, and my grades haven't dropped beyond a 3.7 so far. I'm not rich, but don't have particular money problems. I'm not bad looking, and never had any problems with getting either ass or a normal relationship - but now, I have lost all interest in sex.

I don't like admitting it, but I will see a doctor about this in a week - maybe meds (shudder) can help me a bit. Until then, though, does anyone have any recommendations? Maybe some herbs that can help a bit, or some actions that I can do in the meanwhile?

Thanks guys.
 
see a doc, i went through the same thing. your doc will help. another thing that got me through was alot of running. sounds stupid, but when you run you get the endorphin effect.
 
Nothing wrong with a prescription. Sometimes people just have a chemical imbalance that needs to be corrected.

Exercise is a huge anti-depressant, but I guess you're already doing that.

What's the weather like where you are? Some people get depressed when the seasons change and it begins to get colder, and the days get shorter, etc.
 
The weather changes between sunny and warm and gray and cold; but this has been going on for almost two months; it began when the weather was consistently sunny and warm.
 
IMO, i would go with a therapist before a psych. most of the times its just a change of lifestyle thats the problem, not popping pills
 
stop listenin to nin

go to church?

seriously though, depression and a chemical imbalance run in my family, my mom has a chemical imbalance which makes her a manic depressive, I beleive she passed it on to me, sometimes I feel like that for no reason, then I realize that if I try I can control my feelings by thinking about good things and that I really dont have it that bad, trust me it could be a lot worse, you could be cracked out, just lossed a job and got kicked out of your apartment or some shit.

down load a song called "mad world" by tears for fears, that song sums up the way I feel most of the time about everything and for some odd reason makes me feel better
 
I suffer from depression spells quite frequently myself. I think that I may be manic depressive. But in my older age, I can't tell because I'd probably be in denial about it. I've battled depression all my life and I'm 38 now. It's a genetic trait for me. I don't know how serious mine is but at times I wish that I could get out of this world. Just too many that would be very hurt so I can't do it. I feel for you man, you have company. I wish I knew what else to say. There are lots here that have given excellent advice on this subject. Depression is becoming a national epidemic. Those that mean well but tell you to stop being a pussy and get over it and think that you have a character default, they are just ignorant. That's like telling someone that has cancer, to just get over it, it's not real. It can be a very crippling disorder.
 
Relax on that GPA and do what makes you feel good. Perhaps you are overworked..........maybe you need some time off to recharge them batteries.

Try SAM-e at a vitamin store.
 
Would it make you feel better if I told you that I would trade my not being depressed for a 3.7 GPA? ;)


And yes, I'm serious...
 
samoth said:
Would it make you feel better if I told you that I would trade my not being depressed for a 3.7 GPA? ;)


And yes, I'm serious...
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No you wouldn't be if you knew how bad serious depression is. My sister's ex boyfriend (A police lieutenant) just had a nervous breakdown (generic term) for flipping out. He was having hallucinations and would sleep in his bullet proof vest. Mental anguish to that degree has to be a total mother fucker.
 
give st. johns wort a try. make sure you buy an extract standardized for hyperforins. soloray makes a great product.

i know exactly how you feel bro. last fall around this time i fell into one of the worst depressions of my life. i have had seasonal affective disorder or SAD all my life. it's the kind of depression that you get during the fall/winter months when there is less light. well last fall a number of problems compounded to create a bad situation for me. i finally had to admit that i needed help and went to see a doc, not a psych just a family doc. after reading some of casavants posts (he takes wellbutrin) i went in and asked for it. i have been taking it now for over 9 months and so far so good. i plan on going off after a year or so to see where i stand but i don't regret the decision one bit. it's getting around the time that i would usually start to feel stressed, overwhelmed and just plain fatigued but i feel better than ever and i am positive that it will continue throughout the winter months.

i know a few people who only take meds during those months and go off in the summer. who knows? i might do that but right now i'm just taking it one day at a time and i am feeling good about the future. good luck whatever you decide to do and if need someone to talk to PM me.
 
biteme said:


No you wouldn't be if you knew how bad serious depression is. My sister's ex boyfriend (A police lieutenant) just had a nervous breakdown (generic term) for flipping out. He was having hallucinations and would sleep in his bullet proof vest. Mental anguish to that degree has to be a total mother fucker.
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Granted, you have a point. Moreover, I have never had personal experiences with depression myself, as I have always been an upbeat and motivated person. However, I was trying to get at the point that everyone has their strengths... a 3.7 GPA is an excellent achievement, especially for someone who can't sleep, concentrate, etc. I stand by my comment that I wouldn't mind trading shoes with him for what he's got!

Sometimes, you just gotta look at the bright side of things, and look at what you have... not what you don't have.
 
testboy- gave a good tip.....SAM e....for now until you get to a doc...start at 400mgs, if thats not enough go to 600mgs per day, it helps alot...there are a couple of threads.....it will not make you sleepy or put you into the fog.....
 
i did a post on sam-e over on the anabolic board awhile go. Its unbelievable stuff and has helped me conquer my long battle with depression...i've tried pretty much every anti-depressant on the market and this works the best, quickest and with the least sides (if you take it at night you might ahve trouble sleeping, but thats rare).

go with Nature-made brand..400 mg's a day. you'll see a big difference within the first week. GNC or any pharmacy carries it but get it at costco or online if you want to save cash.
 
calveless wonder said:
i did a post on sam-e over on the anabolic board awhile go. Its unbelievable stuff and has helped me conquer my long battle with depression...i've tried pretty much every anti-depressant on the market and this works the best, quickest and with the least sides (if you take it at night you might ahve trouble sleeping, but thats rare).

go with Nature-made brand..400 mg's a day. you'll see a big difference within the first week. GNC or any pharmacy carries it but get it at costco or online if you want to save cash.
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What if your depression is caused by a general shitty outlook on life because you are a realist? How is that shit going to help that?
 
biteme said:


What if your depression is caused by a general shitty outlook on life because you are a realist? How is that shit going to help that?
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Being a realist and having a shitty outlook on life are two completely different things. I'm a realist and love many things about life..and have lots of goals to acheive and things to look forward to. Maybe past experience has been tramautic and caused you to have this shitty(and pessimistic) outlook, and is perhaps, or at least appears to be...your reality. Life is full of shitty things but there is always something that makes us happy...and thats where the focus needs to be

I think i understand the root of your problem but i'd like to hear more about what you mean.
 
Rx drugs aren't going to cure anything, they'll just mask the underlying issue so that you never have to get to the root of the problem. Go to therapy.. the only reason that drugs are prescribed so frequently now is that insurance companies would rather pay for 1.75/day prozac dose than 150-300/wk therapy bills... they give incentives for docs to prescribe shit instead of reco's to therapy. Therapy is ALWAYS best, you can even get it for free if you have good friends. Talking things out will always help.
 
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