Anyone here been treated for depression?

[MoPHo]

I think I might have depression. I feel worthless and down alot. I see all these commercials that are like 'OMGBBQ GO TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR" which I am going to do but I'm just wondering what will happen when I go talk to my doctor about it. Hoping that someone here can help me out on this.

 

[minendo]

Pop a few pills and you are good to go.

 

[white]

Originally posted by: minendo
Pop a few pills and you are good to go.

what he said.

 

[Slacker]

You need to seriously consider whether you need a pill or just a good swift kick in the ass.

Those pills can make a sane person crazy...

 

[Juno]

Originally posted by: white

Originally posted by: minendo
Pop a few pills and you are good to go.

what he said.

 

[Nomada]

Originally posted by: minendo
Pop a few pills and you are good to go.

Too true. Take a vacation. Get in a fight. Break your cycle, and accept change. "life moves pretty fast...".

 

[eigen]

I go to therapy for depression. pm with questions if you want.

 

[MoPHo]

Originally posted by: jewno

Originally posted by: white

Originally posted by: minendo
Pop a few pills and you are good to go.

what he said.

I have a hard time believing that they just give you pills there...

 

[sonz70]

I was on pills for 4 years... was a SOB to get off them... its almost like a "your on them for life" thing, be wary of them.

 

[mrrman]

paxil...my ex was on it...

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Avoid pills at first, try a therapy or something

 

[jagec]

How old are you? In high school, EVERYONE is depressed, but you grow out of it...a lot of it is attitude, many times you can "choose" not to be depressed.

 

[MoPHo]

Originally posted by: jagec
How old are you? In high school, EVERYONE is depressed, but you grow out of it...a lot of it is attitude, many times you can "choose" not to be depressed.

Im 19...sophmore in college. Been feeling the way i have since around 8th grade?

 

[tami]

Originally posted by: MoPHo

Originally posted by: jewno

Originally posted by: white

Originally posted by: minendo
Pop a few pills and you are good to go.

what he said.

I have a hard time believing that they just give you pills there...

well, believe it. it's true.

they may recommend psychotherapy in addition to medication, which is the standard procedure (following up with your progress). try it out, and if you feel a change, then you know it's worth it.

 

[icejunkie]

man i used to go through a lot of ups and downs, life constantly changing, moving from country to country every few years... ive seen a doctor once, talked about some shit, realized theres nothing worth being depressed over (i mean, practically nothing) and just go on with life..

but seriously see someone and try to get urself back on track without pills...

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Talk to a doc and get diagnosed. As unlikely as it is at your age things like hypothyroidism can cause what you describe.

Don't take anything for granted. Let an expert figure out what it is and take it from there.

 

[Mark]

Smoke pot with some friends, you'll be having a blast guarantee...

 

[tami]

Originally posted by: icejunkie
man i used to go through a lot of ups and downs, life constantly changing, moving from country to country every few years... ive seen a doctor once, talked about some shit, realized theres nothing worth being depressed over (i mean, practically nothing) and just go on with life..

but seriously see someone and try to get urself back on track without pills...

having been on pills myself, they're really not that bad. they're also not addictive. you can get off of them easily.

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: MoPHo

Originally posted by: jagec
How old are you? In high school, EVERYONE is depressed, but you grow out of it...a lot of it is attitude, many times you can "choose" not to be depressed.

Im 19...sophmore in college. Been feeling the way i have since around 8th grade?

You haven't even hit "real life" yet.

 

[ArmchairAthlete]

Originally posted by: Slacker
You need to seriously consider whether you need a pill or just a good swift kick in the ass.

Those pills can make a sane person crazy...

I swear all their crap just made my mom much worse... then there's the monetary costs I don't really know.

Bah what do I know, probably depends on the person if they can really help you.

 

[mrrman]

Originally posted by: MoPHo

Originally posted by: jagec
How old are you? In high school, EVERYONE is depressed, but you grow out of it...a lot of it is attitude, many times you can "choose" not to be depressed.

Im 19...sophmore in college. Been feeling the way i have since around 8th grade?

man...Id go see a Doc if I were you...talk to a professional

 

[Gurck]

This book is all you need.

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: MoPHo
I think I might have depression. I feel worthless and down alot. I see all these commercials that are like 'OMGBBQ GO TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR" which I am going to do but I'm just wondering what will happen when I go talk to my doctor about it. Hoping that someone here can help me out on this.

I have Clinical Depression.

I chose psychological therapy over medication. I am very strong willed and very aware of my problem. I fight depression and I will never let it get the better of me ever again.

 

[SP33Demon]

They get happier.

 

[Armitage]

I was on the pills for a bit over a year - they helped, but I just felt like they took the edge off of everything The highs as well as the lows. So basically, it helped the depression, but I wasn't particularly happy either and couldn't seem to give a damn about anything. That and they made me tired, I gained some weight that I'm still trying to get off now, and not all of the plumbing worked quite right if you get my drift.

I quit em cold turkey (not the reccomended method) with no problems last fall. My life situation has stabilized some, and I still occasionally have some problems, but overall I'm good now. The pills helped me through the rough spots, but I don't think I'd want to be on them long term.