The Depression Chat - Symptoms, Assistance, Medicines and More.
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I'm fairly certain that there's a hell of a lot wrong with me and I'm not making it any better, but I'm pretty good at hiding it. There are some cracks in the mask though, little things that aren't right and fuck things up socially, not really helping either.
I'm really doing myself no favours. Maybe too smart for my own good, more likely just a fucked up personality.
Fucking, great
So much for Zeke saying that Sweden had the best system
I tried seeking help and they managed to worsen my depression by fucking me over
[QUOTE=Tobba;34076503]Fucking, great
So much for Zeke saying that Sweden had the best system
I tried seeking help and they managed to worsen my depression by fucking me over[/QUOTE]
I said one of the best, according to statistics
what happened
I've posted about this issue a while back, but I've had some new developments so I feel like that may change something.
A while back, early in my childhood I was diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed with Strattera.
I can't help but shake the feeling that I lost something while I was on that.
While I was on that stuff, my life was nothing short of awful. Extreme mood swings were common. Eventually my parents took me off it cold turkey, and things smoothed out, but I was never really as happy or even emotive as I was before I started. The thing is, it's almost over a decade later, and I still feel that way. I can't find passion in anything anymore, and motivation seems to elude me when I need it the most. I don't feel sad though, which causes me to hesitate before considering depression as a possibility. I guess the reason I turn to you guys is because you have more experience in this kind of stuff.
[QUOTE=BagMinge104;34090459]I've posted about this issue a while back, but I've had some new developments so I feel like that may change something.
A while back, early in my childhood I was diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed with Strattera.
I can't help but shake the feeling that I lost something while I was on that.
While I was on that stuff, my life was nothing short of awful. Extreme mood swings were common. Eventually my parents took me off it cold turkey, and things smoothed out, but I was never really as happy or even emotive as I was before I started. The thing is, it's almost over a decade later, and I still feel that way. I can't find passion in anything anymore, and motivation seems to elude me when I need it the most. I don't feel sad though, which causes me to hesitate before considering depression as a possibility. I guess the reason I turn to you guys is because you have more experience in this kind of stuff.[/QUOTE]
I see a strong case of lack of motivation. You seek help with that in others. I tend to see nowadays people getting burdened with the feeling of worthlessness so easily because society doesn't allow change.
This thread is about depression and I see a lot of people here seeking out actual medical help, which is fine, and sometimes even the right solution. But after talking to a lot of people for a while now, after seeing myself before and after my change, I can't shake off the fact this might be the wrong. Especially with such an alarming rise in numbers of people being diagnosed as depressed.
I know I am being verbose right now, so I'll get to the point. I used to not find passion in anything, because I wasn't passionate about actually being myself. I believe that this is a case of nothing having goals or anything you can aspire to in your life. When you just live life, and don't manifest your desires, life fades very quickly.
Make a list, write down your desires. Right down, what would make you put a smile on your face. The feeling of satisfaction, write down what causes it for you.
From there I think you can manuver life by yourself..
[QUOTE=Seith;34092139]
This thread is about depression and I see a lot of people here seeking out actual medical help, which is fine and sometimes the right solution. But after seeing a lot of people for a while, after seeing myself before and after my change, I can't shake off the fact this might be the wrong. Especially with such an alarming rise in numbers of people being diagnosed as depressed.[/QUOTE]
May I suggest Scientology?
Can I get a little advice? For the past couple of months, I've felt empty inside. I have everything going for me though, friends, family, a nice girl who I might ask to date, but I feel like something is missing. It all started around February, I had been depressed before, but not like this. Why do I feel so empty and alone when I'm surrounded by friends?
Fuck this shit, live is not worth if you are not doing what you like. If it wasnt for my family I was now living inthe middle of nowhere or in a cave or something...
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you don't need to see the final result either
Its better than wasting your life to things you regret.
[I]Daily.[/I]
I better live a short live doing what I'd love than a long life full of regrets.
[QUOTE=toastman;34098577]Its better than wasting your life to things you regret.
[I]Daily.[/I]
I better live a short live doing what I'd love than a long life full of regrets.[/QUOTE]
so, let's get shit done fellows
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[QUOTE=Zeke129;34092847]May I suggest Scientology?[/QUOTE]
Oh, was I wrong to not diagnose him immediately as depressed and in need of medication? sorry.
Friends dont want to see me because im too anxious of a person and cant go out and do things with them, again
I hate my life
[QUOTE=sirpopsalot_;34101969]Friends dont want to see me because im too anxious of a person and cant go out and do things with them, again
I hate my life[/QUOTE]
slide!
and tell the demons of your head to go eat some shit
[QUOTE=Wux;34102159]slide!
and tell the demons of your head to go eat some shit[/QUOTE]
slide?
I cant, my anxiety runs my life
I know what you feel
do you feel like, something stops you to do/say something, you just dont know how to stop it
what about don't give a shit about what others think
watch fight club, I know that might sounds stupid, but im learning some cool advices from that movie
so im staying on prozac for another month or two, but i've become really impulsive and my doctor says if it continues that he'll put me on a different medication. also it may not be related but now when I have dreams that i dont like, somewhat like nightmares but in situations that COULD happen and aren't unrealistic, I become afraid of what can happen if it were to happen, and whom it involves. it drives me crazy
I've been really depressed lately, badly. I don't know who to turn to or who to talk to. I don't normally result to random people of the internet for things like this. I need someone to talk to, and can give me advice with what's bothering me. If anyone is interested, please, PM me.
[QUOTE=Zeke129;34073932]You can't be wrong about how you feel, and it's their job anyway[/QUOTE]
I guess you're right. I guess I'll consider seeing a professional now.
But in the meantime, how would any of you describe "feeling depressed"? So I can see if the way I'm feeling is probably depression or if it probably isn't.
So I live in a small rural town, and there's only a handful of doctors.
They're pretty shitty to be honest too, family medicine in small towns are a joke.
My friend earlier, who went to his family doc about his massive mood swings basically was told
"lol puberty"
None of his/our friends believe that shit, and neither does he.
Fuck small town doctors man, I spent months trying to convince him to go in for a doctor visit, and this little M.D. sham pulls the P-card. The kid wants to go to another doctor/get help, but his parents are cock blocking that.
So lesson to all of you guys, when you're going to a doctor about emotional/mood/depression issues. Don't go to family doctors in a quiet road side town, they suck balls.
[QUOTE=ScoutKing;34104165]So I live in a small rural town, and there's only a handful of doctors.
They're pretty shitty to be honest too, family medicine in small towns are a joke.
My friend earlier, who went to his family doc about his massive mood swings basically was told
"lol puberty"
None of his/our friends believe that shit, and neither does he.
Fuck small town doctors man, I spent months trying to convince him to go in for a doctor visit, and this little M.D. sham pulls the P-card. The kid wants to go to another doctor/get help, but his parents are cock blocking that.
So lesson to all of you guys, when you're going to a doctor about emotional/mood/depression issues. Don't go to family doctors in a quiet road side town, they suck balls.[/QUOTE]
doctor's don't really help with that mate, he should see a psychologist
[QUOTE=DrBreen;34109599]doctor's don't really help with that mate, he should see a psychologist[/QUOTE]
People are often referred to a psychologist by their doctor.
[QUOTE=Sjokoladeplate;34109721]People are often referred to a psychologist by their doctor.[/QUOTE]
hence my post
[QUOTE=DrBreen;34110141]hence my post[/QUOTE]
You way you phrased your post implied that he should go straight to a psychologist.
You're not in the right position to be a smartass.
[QUOTE=DrBreen;34110141]hence my post[/QUOTE]
I think what he's saying is that if you don't know a good psychologist your doctor can recommend one. So if the doctor won't listen then he might not find a good one. Or if he does it won't be as easy.
[QUOTE=Seith;34099757]Oh, was I wrong to not diagnose him immediately as depressed and in need of medication? sorry.[/QUOTE]
You were wrong to say that getting professional help is wrong
[QUOTE=Zeke129;34112293]You were wrong to say that getting professional help is wrong[/QUOTE]
Never said that. I said that I find the notion of depression an overrated subject. Sometimes people OVER diagnose.
Do you have any evidence of it being overdiagnosed
[QUOTE=Zeke129;34114262]Do you have any evidence of it being overdiagnosed[/QUOTE]
It was a mere observation given here to show another perspective people might like to choose.
Drugs are not always the way out.
I'm guessing you've never been depressed?
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