• The Depression Chat - Symptoms, Assistance, Medicines and More.
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I've been sick today and yesterday, I had to do all the homework I forgot to do during the break and I had to do tonight's homework and yesterday's homework. I'm glad I get to see my psychiatrist on Friday because this week is already beginning stress me out. I'm probably going to ask her if we can have appointments twice a week because Finals are around the corner and I don't know how I'm going to cope with the stress.
Does anyone half any non-medicated ways of dealing with depression? I smile all the time, feels weird when I smile, which makes me smile even more. I also booked an appointment with my doctor to see if I could change my medication so it fits my desired emotional output.
[QUOTE=MrJazzy;33496436]You really shouldn't be cutting yourself (as if nobody has ever told you that). I have done it once in my life and I hugely regret it. I have also gone through a little of that 'voice' stuff. Thing is you are a part of society, and most people probably just see you as a cool but perhaps a bit of a shy guy. Don't worry about it man, it's okay, you'll find some great friends, just look at yourself and your life and either try to work out on your own whatever contradiction there is between your feelings and your mind, or talk to me. I'll help in whatever way I can, in this thread or on a chat or something, just send me a PM if so. Don't be afraid.[/QUOTE] Schizophrenic, I hear voices, they tell me to do things, I do them They can be dicks at times, it sucks that they're so persuasive [QUOTE=ROFLBURGER;33502030]Does anyone half any non-medicated ways of dealing with depression? I smile all the time, feels weird when I smile, which makes me smile even more. I also booked an appointment with my doctor to see if I could change my medication so it fits my desired emotional output.[/QUOTE] Do good deeds, help people. Make others happy, makes self happy as well.
Run and read
[QUOTE=minilandstan;33502563]Schizophrenic, I hear voices, they tell me to do things, I do them They can be dicks at times, it sucks that they're so persuasive[/QUOTE] Do you hear them more often when you're alone, or bored or does it not matter if you are distracted or not?
[QUOTE=MrJazzy;33504738]Do you hear them more often when you're alone, or bored or does it not matter if you are distracted or not?[/QUOTE] I hear them all the time They never shut up
I must not be doing it correctly, I still hear them, they wouldn't lie to me, they've never lied to me before I trust them, I need to try harder, I'm being too safe, I need to take risks
[QUOTE=minilandstan;33511915]I must not be doing it correctly, I still hear them, they wouldn't lie to me, they've never lied to me before I trust them, I need to try harder, I'm being too safe, I need to take risks[/QUOTE] Do the voices ever get mad at you when you don't do what they say?
Ugh, I hate anxiety. I hate being in school. I tried this online school, ain't working out. I am this close to dropping out and getting my GED. I know I made it far, senior year, but I've hit a wall. I ain't going back. I want to break free so bad, just get a regular job. I want to be a night stocker for wal mart, I honestly would enjoy that. I just don't like the demands of school, the expectations and the troubles.
[QUOTE=magicman1234;33512344]Do the voices ever get mad at you when you don't do what they say?[/QUOTE] Pretty much
great, alienated by so called "friends" [editline]30th November 2011[/editline] seems like no matter where I go, or who i meet, i'm eventually just a burden.
Minilandstan, go to a Psychologist/Psychiatrist/Physician asap. The true reality of the matter is, no one on a forum can do anything to elevate the voices in your head, only a real doctor, in person can help you with therapy and medication. Side-note. What is with the sudden surge of people getting depressed or hitting bottom again all a sudden? There was like this 5 week period where it seems like most of you guys were doing pretty good.
[QUOTE=ScoutKing;33515217]Side-note. What is with the sudden surge of people getting depressed or hitting bottom again all a sudden? There was like this 5 week period where it seems like most of you guys were doing pretty good.[/QUOTE] I don't have a clue, I know I was doing much better a while ago. May or may not be at my worst as of today, I've been crying since I woke up.
[QUOTE=ScoutKing;33515217]Side-note. What is with the sudden surge of people getting depressed or hitting bottom again all a sudden? There was like this 5 week period where it seems like most of you guys were doing pretty good.[/QUOTE] I've been like this for a while, its just recently that it's become worse.
Seasonal Affective Disorder increases depression rates, I think.
[QUOTE=huntingrifle;33515323]Seasonal Affective Disorder increases depression rates, I think.[/QUOTE] I know, but i didn't think it was that drastic. Not that drastic to cause this thread to all a suddenly boom again.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siDJJMR_bQ0[/media] Winter is actually a sort of good time for me, I like the snow and Christmas and all that jazz.
The main thing I like about winter, is how silent it is when it snows.
[QUOTE=minilandstan;33496409]Been cutting myself to free the voices, no more voices, no more pain. Maybe then I can be part of normal society, no more freak show, no more no more No more disappointment, no more prejudiced, no more hate Normal life, yes, yes, then I can make friends, friends who accept me, friends who aren't scared of me[/QUOTE] The voices point to more than just depression, but psychotic symptoms can be triggered by depression; I sort of had a similar issue. Anti-depressants didn't help the depression as much as I would like but they helped with the psychosis. Feeling like everyone is terrified of you is a really shitty feeling, but I'm not and I don't think other people here are either. If you're okay with discussing it, can you describe how the voices manifest themselves? I might be able to relate
[QUOTE=Zeke129;33517472]The voices point to more than just depression, but psychotic symptoms can be triggered by depression; I sort of had a similar issue. Anti-depressants didn't help the depression as much as I would like but they helped with the psychosis. Feeling like everyone is terrified of you is a really shitty feeling, but I'm not and I don't think other people here are either. If you're okay with discussing it, can you describe how the voices manifest themselves? I might be able to relate[/QUOTE] I was born schizophrenic, went to an institution for about 8 months of my life, been seeing and hearing things for a while. It probably came around when I was 10 or 11, I can't remember because it all seems so real. All I remember is my parents noticing that I wasn't growing out of my invisible friend stage, and they took me to a doctor. And everyone is terrified of me. There's more to it, but in a nutshell, I've had 8 girlfriends in my life. 7 of them left me, 1 died in a car accident. I used to have friends too, real friends, friends who were there for me. Then word got out I was schizophrenic and everybody flipped a shit over it.
Fuck stigmas. I wish people would look beyond the supposed disorder and to the person themselves.
i was prescribed citalopram for depression, decided i didnt need that shit so I started to smoke weed. Life couldnt be any better.
[QUOTE=brianosaur;33517699]i was prescribed citalopram for depression, decided i didnt need that shit so I started to smoke weed. Life couldnt be any better.[/QUOTE] I smoke once in a while, and there was a point where I would do so almost daily and I felt fine. Though, eventually, I felt like I really needed to get my shit together. There were points where I felt totally uncomfortable and anxious, as well as totally unmotivated in terms of school. I have been cutting down, though I will probably hang out with my friends next time they offer. I feel the need to be alone too often and take off. As a result, I'm not invited much anymore.
Got prescribed 150 mg of Seroquel XR daily by my Psychologist yesterday but like always they didn't tell me anything about it, I don't suppose anyone here knows about what I can expect in terms of side effects and such while taking them?
[quote=A site I found by using GOOGLE!!]Other serious side effects include: fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats; jerky muscle movements you cannot control; sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body; sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance; fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips; increased thirst, frequent urination, excessive hunger, or weakness; feeling like you might pass out; or urinating less than usual or not at all. Less serious side effects may include: dizziness, drowsiness, or weakness; dry mouth, runny nose, sore throat; nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation; blurred vision, headache, anxiety, agitation; breast swelling or discharge; missed menstrual periods; or weight gain. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.[/quote]
Thanks for that, not sure why I didn't think to look on Google in the first place.
depressd cause i cant get a any girl irl :(
[QUOTE=Skinny;33518004]I smoke once in a while, and there was a point where I would do so almost daily and I felt fine. Though, eventually, I felt like I really needed to get my shit together. There were points where I felt totally uncomfortable and anxious, as well as totally unmotivated in terms of school. I have been cutting down, though I will probably hang out with my friends next time they offer. I feel the need to be alone too often and take off. As a result, I'm not invited much anymore.[/QUOTE] Yeah, I totally feel where you're coming from. I try to base my friends around something other than drugs. I mean, lately I've been feeling what you are saying. Currently, I'm trying to not buy as much weed, and only smoke when offered.
Argh, my heart becomes more sorrowful with each passing day. I'd rip it out of my chest if it didn't kill me. It'd be a hell of a lot less painful than what it's causing me.
[QUOTE=minilandstan;33517534]I was born schizophrenic, went to an institution for about 8 months of my life, been seeing and hearing things for a while. It probably came around when I was 10 or 11, I can't remember because it all seems so real. All I remember is my parents noticing that I wasn't growing out of my invisible friend stage, and they took me to a doctor. And everyone is terrified of me. There's more to it, but in a nutshell, I've had 8 girlfriends in my life. 7 of them left me, 1 died in a car accident. I used to have friends too, real friends, friends who were there for me. Then word got out I was schizophrenic and everybody flipped a shit over it.[/QUOTE] The stigma is shitty, that's for sure. I don't have schizophrenia so I can't fully relate but some people out there have low opinions of anyone with any kind of mental health problems. They just don't understand it. But remember: everyone you're talking to in this thread is a real person somewhere, and we don't subscribe to those preconceived notions. And there are more people like that than what you can see in the thread. A lot of people are going to be apprehensive of anyone with mental problems but that's their fault, not yours. They're scared for the same reason little kids are scared when they hear that someone has cancer - they don't understand that it's no threat to them. Are you on any medication? [editline]1st December 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=Absentman;33518387]Thanks for that, not sure why I didn't think to look on Google in the first place.[/QUOTE] What I've found when dealing with taking meds is that you can look at the list of 30+ side effects, and randomly pick one or two. Those are the ones you'll notice. Otherwise, you won't notice any at all.
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