• The Depression Chat - Symptoms, Assistance, Medicines and More.
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[QUOTE=MedicmanV500;32015376]How do you get over anxiety attacks? I've become quite agoraphobic lately. I want to start hanging with friends again but I'm kinda afraid to leave, lest I get another panic attack while I'm out somewhere.[/QUOTE] Anxiety Attacks are a tricky thing to overcome and it takes a little bit of CBT practice to avoid them. For starters, before you go out breath deeply. I mean really extend out your chest. Breath in for 5 seconds, hold it for 5 seconds and release for 5 seconds. Then repeat for up to 5 minutes to 15 minutes. This calms you down and reduces your heart rate. If you ever start to feel an anxiety attack coming on when you're out of the house you have to start correcting your thinking. Like instead of "Oh God, I'm going to freak." Think "I'm safe, nothing catastrophic is going to happen", etc. This is the hardest part obviously because when you're panicking you aren't thinking rationally, but thats what you need to do to get it under control. It helps to practice this even when you aren't worried about anything just to get your mind unconsciously aware that doing this helps. [editline]29th August 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=ScoutKing;32015437]I know this is probably the worst advice I've given, but I know some people treat anxiety with weed. Helps them relax. Try some coping techniques, carry around an ipod with some of your favorite songs, if you're having some anxiety issues, listen to your ipod and shut out the world. That's the best I can offer up.[/QUOTE] It's not the worst, but it certainly isn't the best alternative.
[QUOTE=ScoutKing;32015654]Who said you had to feel bad about being depressed? Looking at depression in a negative spotlight is motivational to some degrees. Only you can come to the conclusion that there is something wrong with you based off my beliefs. Stop trying to blame other peoples personal beliefs for the way that you feel.[/quote] It's fine to believe that being depressed is wrong, but you also need to understand that there are times and places for expressing your beliefs. This is not the time or place. As someone who is currently depressed I can safely tell you that you aren't helping. [QUOTE=ScoutKing;32015654]I've tried to have a respectful and mature argument with you, and I even said no hard feelings and tried to tell you that there was no hostilities in a PM earlier, but felt the need to spit that shit back, insult me and act like a dick.[/quote] You mean the private message I apologized to you in? I admitted to being immature by telling you to fuck off. Why are you so angry? [QUOTE=ScoutKing;32015654]Why do you feel the need to vilify people who don't look at depression as a positive thing? Should we stop looking at disease as a bad thing? Oh no the stigma against being sick may stop people from going to the doctor to get anti-biotics! You need to stop blaming peoples opinions on depression as a cause of some of your depression. It's a cop-out. Here's some advice, stop letting people's opinions affect you.[/QUOTE] There's a difference between encouraging someone who is sick to get help and telling them that they're wrong to get sick.
[QUOTE=PrusseluskenV2;32015883]75 new posts? What the hell?[/QUOTE] I started an argument. I feel cool.
Why does ScoutKing get banned for flaming but Maverick always acts like a gigantic prick in his thread and flames a lot of people yet doesn't get banned for it?
I need some help to really cheer my dad up tomorrow. I feel bad because I was gonna spend some quality time with him, and I say i'd be down at 8:30. Then I forget, he's waiting for me, and im upstairs trying to find something to do. Then he comes upstairs, and says "I guess you forgot to come down". Got any suggestions?
[QUOTE=minilandstan;32016102]I need some help to really cheer my dad up tomorrow. I feel bad because I was gonna spend some quality time with him, and I say i'd be down at 8:30. Then I forget, he's waiting for me, and im upstairs trying to find something to do. Then he comes upstairs, and says "I guess you forgot to come down". Got any suggestions?[/QUOTE] What were you planning on doing today? Do that tomorrow, and apologize for forgetting today.
I already got a plan. I'm gonna make dinner, get the TV show's ready, give him a big 'ol hug, and have fun. I also set it as my wallpaper, so it'll be hard to forget.
[QUOTE=Evilan;32015687]Anxiety Attacks are a tricky thing to overcome and it takes a little bit of CBT practice to avoid them. For starters, before you go out breath deeply. I mean really extend out your chest. Breath in for 5 seconds, hold it for 5 seconds and release for 5 seconds. Then repeat for up to 5 minutes to 15 minutes. This calms you down and reduces your heart rate. If you ever start to feel an anxiety attack coming on when you're out of the house you have to start correcting your thinking. Like instead of "Oh God, I'm going to freak." Think "I'm safe, nothing catastrophic is going to happen", etc. This is the hardest part obviously because when you're panicking you aren't thinking rationally, but thats what you need to do to get it under control. It helps to practice this even when you aren't worried about anything just to get your mind unconsciously aware that doing this helps.[/QUOTE] I've tried different breathing exercises before but they have never helped while having a panic attack, it's the irrational thoughts that pop into my head and I can't stop thinking about them "What if I'm going to go insane, lose control of myself, etc". I try talking myself out of it but somehow these thoughts always come back.
Oh, my nose is constantly stuffy. I can never really breathe properly because I believe I have post nasal drip/chronic sinusitis or something. Not sure if it's relevant really but it does affect my breathing significantly.
[QUOTE=MedicmanV500;32019339]Oh, my nose is constantly stuffy. I can never really breathe properly because I believe I have post nasal drip/chronic sinusitis or something. Not sure if it's relevant really but it does affect my breathing significantly.[/QUOTE] That wouldn't create a panic attack or hinder the practice of breathing, but it might be something to look into if you're self-conscious about it. I'm guessing that since you made a separate post about it that it somewhat troubles you?
[QUOTE=Evilan;32031976]That wouldn't create a panic attack or hinder the practice of breathing, but it might be something to look into if you're self-conscious about it. I'm guessing that since you made a separate post about it that it somewhat troubles you?[/QUOTE] Not self conscious about it, it's just a real pain in the ass when doing any sort of physical activity and I thought it might of had something to do with the ineffectiveness of the breathing exercises. It was a separate post because I forgot it wouldn't automerge if I made the post way later than the former post.
You gone to the Doc for it medicman? If it's holding you back, it's worth getting checked out. It's is probably something that can be fixed with a simple prescription.
Ok guys so Ive been depressed for about 4 days .. Since a big anxiety attack I had during one night, and I just cant get positive stuff in my head..... I was really happy after my first day of school then decided to hit the bong but then I got buzzed and My depression came back.. This is weird as fuck.. Also I cant eat since 4 days............ I only eat a little every day Is it bad doc?
[QUOTE=feloix13;32063324]Ok guys so Ive been depressed for about 4 days .. Since a big anxiety attack I had during one night, and I just cant get positive stuff in my head..... I was really happy after my first day of school then decided to hit the bong but then I got buzzed and My depression came back.. This is weird as fuck.. Also I cant eat since 4 days............ I only eat a little every day Is it bad doc?[/QUOTE] I wish I could advise you in some way, but it seems like you're just going through a small rough patch since it's only been 4 days since you noticed your depression. Part of it might be caused by the fact that you aren't eating much so you feel tired thus fueling the downward depression cycle. All I can offer is that you force yourself to eat more so that you feel more energetic. Also, temporarily stop ripping the bong, because that plays havoc with anyone who is going through some mental hardships.
Thanks man .
-snip i was a drunk goose-
Well my dad up and left my mom for no god damn reason at all, n is now apparently at a campground with his new gf... and the girl that i was talking to is now dating someone. I am so fucking confused right now... I have no idea what to do either
Sounds like a case of bad luck. Just remember it isn't your fault. Just do what you can to cheer your self up. talk to friends, listen to good music and stuff.
[QUOTE=Back_Slash;32121807]Sounds like a case of bad luck. Just remember it isn't your fault. Just do what you can to cheer your self up. talk to friends, listen to good music and stuff.[/QUOTE] That rhymed.
Agh, my girlfriend who left me a few weeks ago is now dating another FPer, and I was the one who got them to know each other. Feels bad man. Been sad for a week or something now, not that long but it sucks anyway :/ Any tips on how to cheer up? I try to listen to good music and such, and I want to hang out with friends, but nobody wants to be with me so that's pretty mich a no-go.
[QUOTE=KillerTele;32126200]Agh, my girlfriend who left me a few weeks ago is now dating another FPer, and I was the one who got them to know each other. Feels bad man. Been sad for a week or something now, not that long but it sucks anyway :/ Any tips on how to cheer up? I try to listen to good music and such, and I want to hang out with friends, but nobody wants to be with me so that's pretty mich a no-go.[/QUOTE] I had that feeling bro, Except I was working 6 days a week and my girl left me cause I hadn't seen her and my job pretty much occupied most of my awake time. She left me for a loser. Now she's miserable and I can't help but blame myself. That's besides the point now. The point is just do stuff that makes YOU happy. This is your time, no one else's. Go out somewhere, maybe a bar? Strike up conversations with people. I feel great after I have a successful conversation with a complete stranger. One thing in mind as well: YOU ARE NOT AN OBSTACLE. YOU ARE AMAZING. [QUOTE=Str4fe;32124685]That rhymed.[/QUOTE] Fuck yeah.
[QUOTE=Back_Slash;32126854]I had that feeling bro, Except I was working 6 days a week and my girl left me cause I hadn't seen her and my job pretty much occupied most of my awake time. She left me for a loser. Now she's miserable and I can't help but blame myself. That's besides the point now. The point is just do stuff that makes YOU happy. This is your time, no one else's. Go out somewhere, maybe a bar? Strike up conversations with people. I feel great after I have a successful conversation with a complete stranger. One thing in mind as well: YOU ARE NOT AN OBSTACLE. YOU ARE AMAZING. Fuck yeah.[/QUOTE] The problem for me is that I'm 16, so no bars for me :v: I did talk to a friend just now, and I'm much happier now! Friends are seriously the best damn thing in the world, can't live without 'em. Also she was my first love, ever. So... Pretty bad first time experience huh? Also we dated for about a year or so, and before that we had known each other for about two years.
A long lost friend just called me and we talked for about half an hour, I'm happy as fuck and me and him are gonna meet on friday, I'm stoked! I'm more happy than I've been in ages, I really don't know why but who cares, it's awesome! Fucking emotions, how do they even work?
Life gets worse before it gets better. I feel down in the dumps then me and a old friend smoke a J together and share some great food. like I said, it gets worse before it gets better
Yeah, I can understand that. Right now my emotions are just going up and down like a god damn rollercoaster. Also I found out yesterday that they've been banging each other, already. Slag much?
That's what I call just being a terrible person. You leave someone for sex. despicable.
Well, when we were dating, she often sent texts to him, saying stuff like " I love you " and such, I told her to stop, and she did. But, when she broke up with me, you know what she said? She said this: "I was never in love with you, I got into a relationship with you because I didn't want to lose you as a friend." So the whole relationship was a lie, which she made up. Before we got into the relationship we had been friends for a while, then fuckbuddies, then relationship, which made me think that she had finally fallen in love with me. I was happy as fuck, as that was what I had been wishing for for ages, but nope. It was a lie. I really don't see why I can't just be happy that I'm not dating her anymore, but... I suppose it takes time. But I'll survive! :D [editline]7th September 2011[/editline] But I can blame myself for getting lied to a bit, I should have seen it coming, since she texted with him all the time, but I think I didn't want it to be true, so I tried to ignore it. Also I peeked at her diary a few times, and she wrote about him, all the damn time, every page. I think the worst thing she wrote was this: " If I lean my head back I can feel the blood rushing through my vein on my neck, I want *the guy* to sing his teeth into my vein, and suck all the blood out, so I can flow through him, within him. " Man was I blind what the fuck I feel dumb as hell now, and I really was, I really really didn't want to see the real things she did it seems...
there are plenty of fish in the sea move on, and find someone else. that bitch doesn't deserve you.
Im kind of insecure about myself, if I can get a girl and such after what just happened. But I guess only time will tell.
I got the same reaction, I really, really don't know what's going on inside her head.
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