The Depression Chat - Symptoms, Assistance, Medicines and More.
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[QUOTE=Zeke129;32726734]What do the people say?
Any reputable therapist or doctor would have explored this further, you should go back [i]to someone else[/i].[/QUOTE]
Its always people screaming at me. Fun shit. I need to go back to one
[QUOTE=jp_rsardeto;32730045]I wish it was that easy.[/QUOTE]
What all is preventing you from getting help? Maybe we can help you figure something out. At the very least we're here to talk.
[editline]12th October 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=sirpopsalot_;32739479]Its always people screaming at me. Fun shit. I need to go back to one[/QUOTE]
That's harsh. You definitely should go find someone, I don't think anyone here is qualified to give you helpful advice.
By the way, anyone in here who wants to help, [url=http://www.reddit.com/r/SWResources/comments/igh87/concerned_but_dont_know_what_to_say_here_are_some/]READ THIS[/url]. The guy works at a suicide hotline so he knows his shit.
And if you're someone here requesting help instead of giving it, read it anyway. It's good to know there are people out there who actually get it.
Well hello, my name is Chris.
For the past 4-6 months I've been working a great job doing forum moderation and administration. I just found out Monday that I'm being let go because sales are dropping I'm losing my job. Previously I worked in fast food, I have tons of computer/web design experience, and I don't know what to do. Two weeks, to re-define my life..
I've gotten depressed heaps of times thinking how big the universe is, sometimes on the holidays when I got nothing on my mind I just think of it. I cannot not stop thinking about time, life forms and the galaxies that surround us.
I get depressed about it because we'll most likely never visit another planet with real life by the time we're living and that there is so much to see with such little resources.
Gah :(
[QUOTE=PaRaD0XX;32741290]Well hello, my name is Chris.
For the past 4-6 months I've been working a great job doing forum moderation and administration. I just found out Monday that I'm being let go because sales are dropping I'm losing my job. Previously I worked in fast food, I have tons of computer/web design experience, and I don't know what to do. Two weeks, to re-define my life..[/QUOTE]
On the bright side, being laid off means you can likely collect unemployment until you can find another job.
[QUOTE=Zeke129;32742093]On the bright side, being laid off means you can likely collect unemployment until you can find another job.[/QUOTE]
Hmm, maybe, I think I can find another job in time, but I was technically and Independant contractor when I was working there so I'm not sure. The only bright side I can see was it adds to my resume and I was laid off and not fired.
[QUOTE=PaRaD0XX;32744966]Hmm, maybe, I think I can find another job in time, but I was technically and Independant contractor when I was working there so I'm not sure. The only bright side I can see was it adds to my resume and I was laid off and not fired.[/QUOTE]
Being and independent contractor certainly has its benefits, according to my relatively short work experience so far. Not to say that certain people do not attempt as hard as they can to treat you as someone who is officially working for someone (complaint wise.)
How much of an issue is it if you don't feel depressed or feel like there's anything wrong with you, but screening tests and that kind of thing point to severe problems.
I know to take them with a grain of salt but they're not completely without meaning.
[QUOTE=PaRaD0XX;32744966]I was technically and Independant contractor when I was working there so I'm not sure. The only bright side I can see was it adds to my resume and I was laid off and not fired[/QUOTE]
You'd think there would still be some kind of benefits available, but don't take my word for it.
i dont have depression hell yea motherfucker
[QUOTE=Devodiere;32757197]How much of an issue is it if you don't feel depressed or feel like there's anything wrong with you, but screening tests and that kind of thing point to severe problems.
I know to take them with a grain of salt but they're not completely without meaning.[/QUOTE]
It is not necessarily about the screening tests, but rather about considering the possibility of you having a different stage of depression.
According to my experience, after I elevated from the flat out "sad related" depression, I entered a different state which I like to call "limbo" in which you are not necessarily flat out melancholic, but in a state during which you are incredibly unproductive and often quite literally not doing anything whatsoever. You may currently be in limbo.
yeah so my agoraphobia/anxiety has gotten even worse recently. I dropped out of high school due to high levels of emotional and mental stress, and I've become even more isolated since then. my family gets angry at me because I rarely leave the house, or even my room for that matter because the fear of having an anxiety attack paralyzes me, so I mostly sit in. going to places where I have to sit in one location for a long period of time is the worst, such as a classroom or a restaurant. that's where I get the worst attacks, but any public location brings them on really. I really do not want to go to a therapist, it just makes me feel like I'm insane. I have to get my GED but I'm scared to even do that, because like I said, classroom environments make me flip the fuck out, I start sweating uncontrollably, my heart starts racing, I feel as if I'll go insane and lose control, I get that feeling that nothing is real. man I need help, I hope I can get over this by myself though. every day I hope I just sorta mentally "outgrow" it.
My depression might be getting to a point where I'm suicidal now.
I've had it for around 2 years now and therapy does jack shit.
What do I do?
[QUOTE=ultra_bright;32768811]My depression might be getting to a point where I'm suicidal now.
I've had it for around 2 years now and therapy does jack shit.
What do I do?[/QUOTE]
would you kindly be more defined therapy wise?
[QUOTE=genkaz92;32768880]would you kindly be more defined therapy wise?[/QUOTE]
Had 3 sessions with a psychologist. Did nothing but waste $360.
[editline]13th October 2011[/editline]
And I could tell it was going nowhere. I would go there and all he would talk about is "setting some goals to make you happy" or something.
As of right now I don't think I can show emotion.
[QUOTE=ultra_bright;32768914]Had 3 sessions with a psychologist. Did nothing but waste $360.
And I could tell it was going nowhere. I would go there and all he would talk about is "setting some goals to make you happy" or something.
As of right now I don't think I can show emotion.[/QUOTE]
You have to advance in the direction of receiving an anti depressant as much as possible. The only reason why I kept going to my psychologist is because I actually liked talking to him, the process of verbal therapy itself was utterly useless, you need to focus on receiving chemical help.
[QUOTE=genkaz92;32769370]You have to advance in the direction of receiving an anti depressant as much as possible. The only reason why I kept going to my psychologist is because I actually liked talking to him, the process of verbal therapy itself was utterly useless, you need to focus on receiving chemical help.[/QUOTE]
They can be addictive and they have alot of other side effects.
[QUOTE=ultra_bright;32769392]They can be addictive and they have alot of other side effects.[/QUOTE]
Virtually every withdrawal that I have experienced so far is perfectly surmountable. If you experience side effects which you find genuinely unpleasant, move onto the next medication. It is not an exact science, you often have to experiment with different medications to find the one that fits you.
[QUOTE=genkaz92;32769468]Virtually every withdrawal that I have experienced so far is perfectly surmountable. If you experience side effects which you find genuinely unpleasant, move onto the next medication. It is not an exact science, you often have to experiment with different medications to find the one that fits you.[/QUOTE]
uuuuugh
[QUOTE=genkaz92;32769982]please elaborate?[/QUOTE]
I don't think I want to go through that...How am I going to be able to pay for the medications? I'm not exactly rich.
[QUOTE=ultra_bright;32770058]I don't think I want to go through that...How am I going to be able to pay for the medications? I'm not exactly rich.[/QUOTE]
Most of the medications are very affordable, especially the relatively popular ones.
It is much better to go through a possible series of mildly unpleasant experiences rather then standing on the edge between life and death.
You should honestly not even be weighing the option of staying in your current state as a valid one. It is much better to possibly feel like crap for a few days to then try out a different medication then being suicidal.
I used this expression earlier in the thread, but in your situation, "feeling like crap" would already be a huge improvement.
[QUOTE=genkaz92;32770119]Most of the medications are very affordable, especially the relatively popular ones.
It is much better to go through a possible series of mildly unpleasant experiences rather then standing on the edge between life and death.
You should honestly not even be weighing the option of staying in your current state as a valid one. It is much better to possibly feel like crap for a few days to then try out a different medication then being suicidal.
I used this expression earlier in the thread, but in your situation, "feeling like crap" would already be a huge improvement.[/QUOTE]
I guess I'll talk to a counselor about it...
[QUOTE=ultra_bright;32770257]I guess I'll talk to a counselor about it...[/QUOTE]
please definitely do, try as hard as you can to get started.
[QUOTE=ultra_bright;32768914]Had 3 sessions with a psychologist. Did nothing but waste $360.
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You're Canadian, why did you pay to see a psychiatrist
edit: oh, Psychologist. Don't bother with psychologists, find a psychiatrist instead. Psychologists are for rich housewives who want xanax
[editline]14th October 2011[/editline]
[QUOTE=ultra_bright;32770257]I guess I'll talk to a counselor about it...[/QUOTE]
That would be the best option. You won't have to pay, and they can tell you how to get referred to a psychiatrist if you need one.
I thought psychologists were scientists, not doctors
[QUOTE=Turnips5;32783477]I thought psychologists were scientists, not doctors[/QUOTE]Psychologists aren't doctors, psychiatrists are. For example, in the US only psychiatrists can prescribe medications.
[QUOTE=Octave;32784048]Psychologists aren't doctors, psychiatrists are. For example, in the US only psychiatrists can prescribe medications.[/QUOTE]
That's what I said. So why did this dude see a psychologist?
Or maybe he meant psychiatrist
So im deep down in depression again, im self-destructive and i just want to end it all.
Nothing good has happened to me in years..
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