Depression *update great news *

[Heller]

anybody get it? Im diagnosed depressed and bi-polar and its just been a hell of a week in the hospital. Now i'm home, have panic attacks, anxiety and depression.

What is some of atot's remedies for the blues...:\

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Depression sucks! One of the techniques I learned was being aware when I started playing 'old tapes' in my head so that I could consciously think of something else. Doing physical activities also helps. Step out of your comfort zone and try things that are out of character.

 

[moshquerade]

anybody get it? Im diagnosed depressed and bi-polar and its just been a hell of a week in the hospital. Now i'm home, have panic attacks, anxiety and depression.

What is some of atot's remedies for the blues...:\

The internet can actually be a source of depression. :\

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/feb/03/excessive-internet-use-depression


But beyond that, you've probably heard all the remedies before... You are likely on meds? Do you exercise? Do any volunteer work in your community? Do you make future plans that give you something to look forward to? Do you have any pets? Do you do things with friends?

Get outside, and smell the roses.

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

Get off the weed man. Stuff is known to cause depression. Keep a clear mind and clean body.

 

[Heller]

haven't smoked in days been in the hospital since sunday 7am was released just a few days ago and can't keep any food down. Part of my problems is all my friends smoke weed or do worse and i just cant be tempted / surrounded around it anymore so im forced home while i wait for the next semester begins over in univ.

 

[alevasseur14]

For me, it was simply forcing myself to do what I knew I should be doing (schoolwork, work, personal things) and seeing results.

I know it sounds weird but it's been a year since my accident and I'm actually happier with where I'm at now than I was a year ago. I saw a therapist for a few months and am much more aware of what it takes to make me happy.

I don't know your situation but depression coupled with anxiety is pretty terrible. However, once you get through it, you'll see things are kinda alright. Hang in there!

 

[moshquerade]

haven't smoked in days been in the hospital since sunday 7am was released just a few days ago and can't keep any food down. Part of my problems is all my friends smoke weed or do worse and i just cant be tempted / surrounded around it anymore so im forced home while i wait for the next semester begins over in univ.

"can't keep any food down"... sounds like a side effect of one your meds. :\

 

[Heller]

thanks for the cheers of support, i tried putting on calm music and breathing deep and exhaling and it just not working for me. I dont want to leave the house im just a couch potato the last fews days partially to being terribly sick.

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

That's okay. If your "friends" can't understand your desire to be clean and keep that shit away from you then you're better off on your own.

 

[Heller]

Part of it is im used to just taking a xanax when i needed it, now my dr took it away after my hospital incident and i learning to cope and not pop a pill just because i dont feel good.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

thanks for the cheers of support, i tried putting on calm music and breathing deep and exhaling and it just not working for me. I dont want to leave the house im just a couch potato the last fews days partially to being terribly sick.

You have to force yourself to look outward. Getting healthy is hard work. Make up your mind to do it.

 

[Heller]

thanks magnus

Im going to take a nap, that seems to be the other thing that get my mind of it.

 

[mrjminer]

Stop being a wuss with your fake diseases. Take up jogging or some other physical activity if you're having problems.

 

[SaDiZTiKStyLeZ]

end yourself
problem solved

Not appropriate. Not acceptable.
Admin allisolm

 

[moshquerade]

Stop being a wuss with your fake diseases. Take up jogging or some other physical activity if you're having problems.

It is not a "fake disease". You are ignorant.

end yourself
problem solved

BAN!

 

[Heller]

()Cheers mosh

 

[alevasseur14]

Those of you talking about 'fake diseases' and OP killing himself really should be ashamed of yourselves. Unless you've been there, you have absolutely no idea how crippling depression and anxiety can be.

The worst anyone can do in that situation is keep it all in and hope it goes away. It doesn't and I almost got fired and dropped out of school the semester of graduation because I didn't want to tell anyone.

Parade around the internet all you want, just don't try to come off like you know what you're talking about.

 

[mrjminer]

It is not a "fake disease". You are ignorant.

Don't presume that I'm ignorant; I actually have a great deal of experience with this through close relatives and myself. I'm realistic. I don't go around and label everyone's problems as some sort of disease.

Feeling blue? Then you need to go out and do some physical activity.

 

[moshquerade]

Don't presume that I'm ignorant; I actually have a great deal of experience with this through close relatives. I'm realistic. I don't go around and label everyone's problems as some sort of disease.

Feeling blue? Then you need to go out and do some physical activity.

It's already been established that exercise can help, but for you to say it's a fake disease is uneducated and ignorant.

Everyone knows someone who has been or is depressed. It can be a debilitating disease that leads to anything from being withdrawn to suicide.
How dare you minimize that just because you have a "few relatives" with it. That doesn't give you any kind of "experience" with this illness... just because you know someone who has it.

 

[alevasseur14]

How dare you minimize that just because you have a "few relatives" with it. That doesn't give you any kind of "experience" with this illness... just because you know someone who has it.

Exactly this.

 

[mrjminer]

It's already been established that exercise can help, but for you to say it's a fake disease is uneducated and ignorant.

Everyone knows someone who has been or is depressed. It can be a debilitating disease that leads to anything from being withdrawn to suicide.
How dare you minimize that just because you have a "few relatives" with it. That doesn't give you any kind of "experience" with this illness... just because you know someone who has it.

You must have quoted me before I made the correction.

How dare I minimize it? How dare you follow the trend of labeling everything as a "disease." Guess what else can cause being withdrawn? A single event in someone's life. Guess what else can lead someone to suicide? A single event in someone's life.

Just because doctors go around labeling depression/anxiety as a disease doesn't mean it's not just a natural fucking problem that everyone on the planet goes through every once in a while or in phases. Get this: people have emotions and sometimes their emotions get the best of their brains. Gee... I guess we might as well call this a disease so people think there's something wrong with them that's outside of their control. Oh wait... there is -- they're called emotions.

Sitting around and thinking that you have some kind of disease and popping a bunch of meds from your local doc in a box isn't going to do shit for you. Take matters into your own hands, go out and get some activity and make changes to your typical habits.

Also, I'd post my personal (ie: my) own experience with these issues, but, frankly, it's none of your fucking business. Just don't go around thinking that everyone who doesn't acknowledge your idiotic and fucked up social standard of thinking a pill and pity is going to solve all of someone's problems is minimizing a problem or is somehow less knowledgeable than you.

 

[moshquerade]

You must have quoted me before I made the correction.

How dare I minimize it? How dare you follow the trend of labeling everything as a "disease." Guess what else can cause being withdrawn? A single event in someone's life. Guess what else can lead someone to suicide? A single event in someone's life.

Everyone gets down, or blue at times in their lives. I am not saying everyone is clinically depressed, but clinical depression does exist.
I also believe that anyone who commits suicide is mentally ill. There is no leeway there.

Just because doctors go around labeling depression/anxiety as a disease doesn't mean it's not just a natural fucking problem that everyone on the planet goes through every once in a while or in phases. Get this: people have emotions and sometimes their emotions get the best of their brains. Gee... I guess we might as well call this a disease so people think there's something wrong with them that's outside of their control. Oh wait... there is -- they're called emotions.

Sitting around and thinking that you have some kind of disease and popping a bunch of meds from your local doc in a box isn't going to do shit for you. Take matters into your own hands, go out and get some activity and make changes to your typical habits.

I can agree with you to a point. I don't agree with the amount of medications doctors are prescribing for depression. I have posted more than once on this board that doctors are prescribing anti-depression meds like candy and that I believe only psychiatrists should be prescribing these meds. I am not a supporter of pill popping AT ALL, but I do believe these meds can help by changing the brain chemicals of those who are severely depressed. Depression is a mental illness, a disease. There are people who are truly afflicted, not at the rate it is diagnosed by general docs right now, but it does exist.

Also, I'd post my personal (ie: my) own experience with these issues, but, frankly, it's none of your fucking business. Just don't go around thinking that everyone who doesn't acknowledge your idiotic and fucked up social standard of thinking a pill and pity is going to solve all of someone's problems is minimizing a problem or is somehow less knowledgeable than you

I don't give a shit about your own depression or emotions, as you put it. So don't even suggest I was asking. The OP has asked us for help, and suggestions concerning his ongoing personal experience and you barge in here telling him he's full of it.

Again, I never said SSRI's were his answer. You jumped to that conclusion.

 

[nboy22]

Breathe deep, tell yourself everything is ok, think about something else that doesn't bother you. Of course as others have said, try staying away from weed for a while. I personally really like weed, but it does give me panic attacks from time to time.

Go to a vitamin store and pick up some L-Theanine. It's a natural amino acid that has done wonders for me in cutting down depression, anxiety, and stress.

 

[Bignate603]

That's okay. If your "friends" can't understand your desire to be clean and keep that shit away from you then you're better off on your own.

Exactly. If your "friends" can't support you in what you're trying to do they aren't your friends.

If you can, get outside for a walk. Do something to pass the time besides just sitting there, even if its just going to the library for a book or to the store to get some food. Many times depression makes you not want to do anything, which makes you depressed. Breaking the cycle can be hard, but once you take a few steps in the right direction it starts getting easier.

Make sure you keep your doctor aware of what's going on and any changes. There are some things they can do to help if you need it.

 

[Heller]

Exactly. If your "friends" can't support you in what you're trying to do they aren't your friends.

If you can, get outside for a walk. Do something to pass the time besides just sitting there, even if its just going to the library for a book or to the store to get some food. Many times depression makes you not want to do anything, which makes you depressed. Breaking the cycle can be hard, but once you take a few steps in the right direction it starts getting easier.

Make sure you keep your doctor aware of what's going on and any changes. There are some things they can do to help if you need it.

Im starting a new psychiatrist on monday 9am hopefully things work out.