Is it possible to work out of a depression without meds?

[Big Rick Rock]

Is it possible to work your way out of a depression (with some "Bi-Polar" like symptoms)... Without taking any Meds?


I mean, if you don't have any history of depression or anything... And it hits you hard for 3-4 months... Is it possible to normalize on your own without meds?



-BRR

 

[Lao Tzu]

I've done it with supplements, dont' know if those count as meds though.

 

[Lestat]

sure I think so, life has ups and downs, its normal and most people handle them without meds. For some people their brains don't cooperate as much and the meds help, no shame in that either in my opinion.

 

[Big Rick Rock]

sure I think so, life has ups and downs, its normal and most people handle them without meds. For some people their brains don't cooperate as much and the meds help, no shame in that either in my opinion.

Good point...





-BRR

 

[juiceddreadlocks]

BRR, why do you always put "-BRR" after all your posts?


-JMO

 

[FISHTALES]

sure I think so, life has ups and downs, its normal and most people handle them without meds. For some people their brains don't cooperate as much and the meds help, no shame in that either in my opinion.

maybe if your depression is not chemical...there is so much more to depression than most realize, if u need meds, use them, just dont be afreid to tell the doc if its not working for u, not all meds work the same for everyone.

 

[Jon79]

i agree with lestat..a positive attitude will work wonders...

now with the chemical imbalance then it could be impossible to control without meds

 

[galaxy]

Ablify is supposed to help with Bi polar issues.

I use 40mgs of Lexapro to help me deal with anger, repetitive thoughts, and OCD.

I also use .25mg alaprozolam for anxiety, basically generic xanax.

No sexual sides , other than having to really concentrate to bust a nut. I was fine of 20mgs tho, but had a real bad 3 days were I just stayed in bed so the doc bumped me up to 40mgs.

I tried Effexor but that was too strong. I didnt give a damn about anything on that drug. And kept having delayed ejaculation which i guess isnt a bad thing.

Thing with SSRI's is that it pretty much kills your desire to lift or train. I'd definately like to come off myself, and just keep the xanax on hand for when things got bad......I hear coming off is worse than herion withdrawl tho so Im not looking forward to that.


Plus, Im now sleeping with a CPAP mask at nite due to my sever sleep apnea. I guess any number over 37 is severe and i had 45 distruptions in a nite.

So that could have alot to do with me being tired and depressed all the time just completely lethargic.

So if this damn mask does its, job things should begin to change with in a month

I think there giving me estro issues also and making me a lil bit weaker.

I mean , I havent been to the gym in 8 weeks and I dont even care.

Seriously I think Im gonna ween off to 30 mgs then 20mg and then 10 mgs for awhile

I think its the sleep apnea thats causing most of my problems, so once I get used to the mask or have the surgury I should be all set.

 

[H_T_]

there are two types of depression. chemical & reactive. pretty self explanitory. most of the folks here mean well, but are not going to give you good advice. too many think "their" way is the best way. if you're noticing it, that good and bad. because, you've noticed the changes in your behavior and maybe the attitudes of others towards you. the bad, how long has this been going on before you noticed? seeing a pro isn't something to be ashamed of, although most never admit it.

 

[galaxy]

another drug Im looking into is provigil/monafil, I guess its used to treat sever sleep apne and you take 300mg in the morning and your all set for the day. I may even look into some adderall.