Depression

[millenium girl]

Just wondering what you, guys, take when/if you suffer from depression. I tried different medications over the years: Prozac, Redomex, Effexor, ... either they make me feel like a zombie unable to function properly or they are uneffective ...

[Buck Wild]

Bud light.

[Augerdog42]

I was on anti D's untill i found Testosterone.

[Big B]

Bud light.

lol...how did I know you were going to say that? Actually, wine does me good!

[Kragon]

Im on celexa and welbutrin.. Suffer from General Anxiety disorder, Social anxiety disorder, Generalized depression, ADHD, Dislexia.. a bit OCD as well :p

You need to keep taking meds. You cant just take them until you feel better and stop it. They dont work that way. I sometimes get Lorazapam from my doc when shit piles up too much, Usually take that consistantly for a week or two then drop it and deal with the withdrawels . Id say lorazapam is the number 1 thing to calm my nerves and help me even with a tad of my depression, but the addictiveness of benzo's is too high.. I mean I get NO pleasure out of it what so ever so i cant see it as a rec drug, or uinderstand why anyone would take it as a rec, but it def. helps with anxiety and numbs the hell out of me, which is good.. sometimes, but like I said I only take it when Im highly stressed, usually when Layoffs are looming ..

peace

-k

[pol]

Hope you find something to help you. I've dealt with it in my family and it sux. Good luck!

[Wabbitt]

Try Jesus! Worked wonders for me!

[BIG-K]

Lexapro...

[millenium girl]

Id say lorazapam is the number 1 thing to calm my nerves and help me even with a tad of my depression, but the addictiveness of benzo's is too high..
-k

I used to take 1 lorazepam every night until I read a book called "A Primary of Drug Action". I read that the lorazepam makes you sleep not only the night you take it but also the next 24 hours .... Now all I take is melatonin or Walsom (Benadryl) because I suffer from bad insomnia.

I started taking Prozac again last week, I hope that I won't put on weight or have other sides while running it :confused:

[Big B]

Try Jesus! Worked wonders for me!

Amen!

[sniperteam]

I was on anti D's untill i found Testosterone.

I get depressed...I up the dose!

Try Jesus! Worked wonders for me!

Good point as well...praying really helps me too!

[Kragon]

Lucky for some who use prayer and it actually works. Unfortunately even devout Christians suffer from depression, no matter how close they feel they are to Jesus they still get depressed. Some of us people have a chemical imbalance that god will not fix for us. The only thing god, or Jesus can do for some is to give strength to help live with it, this also includes the strength to take meds and to keep working on self behavioral therapy with a psychologist/psychiatrist . Im not a religious man, but I do respect all beliefs and keep my options open.. I consider my self agnostic. And according to most Christian religions, Im going to hell for not believing in religion for my self lol

[Wabbitt]

Kragon my brother...I love you my brother and that's why I am saying this. There is a major difference between "religion" and Christianity. You may not go to hell for not believing in "religion for yourself" as you put it...but without Jesus in your heart, you most assuredly will go to hell.

I am not a preacher, and I certainly do not want to start a religious debate here or on any forum, but know that I will be praying for you. After all, I felt just as you do for most of my life.

"Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 18:3)

[Kragon]

Wabbs, I have been told that many a time :) , as I tell even my family.. I have a one way ticket to hell :)

[BIG-K]

Well I am going to miss you...:)

[Augerdog42]

Wabbs, I have been told that many a time :) , as I tell even my family.. I have a one way ticket to hell :)

I'll be waiting :D

[millenium girl]

I feel better when running Anavar. I can't run test without growing a lil penis and I doubt that having one would make me feel good :eek:

[Wabbitt]

I'll be waiting :D

Don't you start.:chair

Well I am going to miss you...:)

Me too

I feel better when running Anavar. I can't run test without growing a lil penis and I doubt that having one would make me feel good :eek:

Wouldn't having your own save you some trouble...you wouldn't have to go out looking for one.:p

[Buck Wild]

So wabbs are you saying that if you dont go to church but believe in god you will go to hell. I believe in heaven and hell but just because i decide not to go to church doenst mean i have a one way ticket to hell.

Also what about children that dont know or havent been taught, where do they go.

Hell is for those that do horrible things to others. Not for those that have doubt or questions.

[GRIM]

i'm going to hell, question is will i rule it sooner rather than later?

[Kragon]

Obligatory

YouTube - The Bastard Fairies - We're all going to hell (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcARWCMpBb4)

[Wabbitt]

So wabbs are you saying that if you dont go to church but believe in god you will go to hell. I believe in heaven and hell but just because i decide not to go to church doenst mean i have a one way ticket to hell.

Also what about children that dont know or havent been taught, where do they go.

Hell is for those that do horrible things to others. Not for those that have doubt or questions.

Never said anything at all about church. I said if you don't have Jesus.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6

[Big B]

Hell is 4 those who not believe in Christ....without faith there are no connection with God. If Faith is real, God will grow it, you will show it.

2 questions about faith in God 1-Is it real?
2-How do you know?

It's not about being good or bad...it's about believing in one and the only in Jesus Christ...if you truly have faith, the rest will come in place..church, how you treat yourself & others, giving, ect...

Never said anything at all about church. I said if you don't have Jesus.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6

one of my favorite verse...

[Wabbitt]

Nice post Big B!

MG, nobody meant to hijack your thread. Depression is a very serious issue. Sometimes, we have to admit our weaknesses and seek help from a higher power. It sounds like you've tried numerous other things...a little prayer certainly couldn't hurt! I will pray for you also.

[BIG-K]

I feel better when running Anavar. I can't run test without growing a lil penis and I doubt that having one would make me feel good :eek:Okay does this make me gay...Cause I just got a hard on.

[GRIM]

Okay does this make me gay...Cause I just got a hard on.
That's not what made you gay! :D

[Kragon]

lol thats right.. Grim made him gay! :D

[millenium girl]

All guys around here are in love with Grim :D

[Wabbitt]

That's not what made you gay! :D

Thanks...I just spit water all over my screen:p

[GRIM]

Sure it was water, sure it was ;)

[Buck Wild]

All guys around here are in love with Grim :D

Nope just Wabbs and Big B and especially ME!

[Big B]

damn Buck! Did you really have 2 spill that? Not buying you a beer now

[millenium girl]

Call me stupid .. I stopped taking the anti-depressant 2 weeks ago because I was feeling really better and now, I feel terrible again. I hope that my vacation in the U.S. will give me some kinda boost :(

[Wabbitt]

damn Buck! Did you really have 2 spill that? Not buying you a beer now

Read it again...see the real truth!:p

Call me stupid .. I stopped taking the anti-depressant 2 weeks ago because I was feeling really better and now, I feel terrible again. I hope that my vacation in the U.S. will give me some kinda boost :(

You are a regular jet setter...heck, I can't travel like that. Why on earth are you depressed??

[millenium girl]

Read it again...see the real truth!:p
You are a regular jet setter...heck, I can't travel like that. Why on earth are you depressed??
Probably b/c I'm lonely. I thought about cancelling my trip but the guy I'm staying with told me that I worked hard for that vacation which is true. I guess I'm just stressed, I'll probably feel much better when I land in AZ ;)

Too bad I can't meet you, guys. A EG get together with GRIM, Shasta, Buck, Big B, BIG-K, you, Wabbs, Bunny, Rhi, Gator, Buff, Auger and the rest of the gang :cool:

[Augerdog42]

Probably b/c I'm lonely. I thought about cancelling my trip but the guy I'm staying with told me that I worked hard for that vacation which is true. I guess I'm just stressed, I'll probably feel much better when I land in AZ ;)

Too bad I can't meet you, guys. A EG get together with GRIM, Shasta, Buck, Big B, BIG-K, you, Wabbs, Bunny, Rhi, Gator, Buff, Auger and the rest of the gang :cool:

AW (Tear). You remembered me :D

[millenium girl]

AW (Tear). You remembered me :D
Surprised? :p

[Augerdog42]

Surprised? :p

I actually was

[millenium girl]

I actually was
Why? :chair :p

[Augerdog42]

Why? :chair :p

Just was :D

[Big B]

Probably b/c I'm lonely. I thought about cancelling my trip but the guy I'm staying with told me that I worked hard for that vacation which is true. I guess I'm just stressed, I'll probably feel much better when I land in AZ ;)

Too bad I can't meet you, guys. A EG get together with GRIM, Shasta, Buck, Big B, BIG-K, you, Wabbs, Bunny, Rhi, Gator, Buff, Auger and the rest of the gang :cool:

wherever you're from, is it an all female country or something? You should be able 2 find happiness there and why would you want 2 meet someone over the internet? That's crazy!

[millenium girl]

wherever you're from, is it an all female country or something? You should be able 2 find happiness there and why would you want 2 meet someone over the internet? That's crazy!
I have been told that I'm too choosy when it comes to guys: I want them good looking, muscular, nice and smart. That's too much to ask apparently. I prefer Americans and Canadians :o

[Big B]

I have been told that I'm too choosy when it comes to guys: I want them good looking, muscular, nice and smart. That's too much to ask apparently. I prefer Americans and Canadians :o

try eharmony...:rolleyes:

[BIG-K]

Call me stupid .. I stopped taking the anti-depressant 2 weeks ago because I was feeling really better and now, I feel terrible again. I hope that my vacation in the U.S. will give me some kinda boost :(

Hey you cant just stop taking anti depresents it will mess up your head big time.:eek::(:jd:

[millenium girl]

i know, BIG but I can't keep taking them forever. Cappy sent me L-Theanine which works great for anxiety and I have been told to take St John's Wort for depression. The problem with anti-depressants is that they all have sides that I hate.

[Shasta]

Hey you cant just stop taking anti depresents it will mess up your head big time.:eek::(:jd:
I did and i felt better. i thought the point to anti depresents where to make you feel more crappy so when your off you think to your self "man, i dont want to be depresed anymore so i dont need to take that crap again!":eek: ... just sayin.

[BIG-K]

I did and i felt better. i thought the point to anti depresents where to make you feel more crappy so when your off you think to your self "man, i dont want to be depresed anymore so i dont need to take that crap again!":eek: ... just sayin.Need I say more....:rolleyes:

J/k bro. But certan types mess with your brain waves, thats the bad shit.

[millenium girl]

Need I say more....:rolleyes:

J/k bro. But certan types mess with your brain waves, thats the bad shit.

Which types exactly?
Over the years (since my mom's death 4 years ago), docs gave me a prescription for different anti-depressants: Effexor, EffexorExcel, Prozac, Remeron, Cymbalta. All have sides ... that's why even if I've been told not to stop taking them without supervision, I quit once I start feeling better.

[BIG-K]

Effexor works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain, which helps to improve certain mood problems.

WARNING: SUICIDALITY AND ANTIDEPRESSANT DRUGS

Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone considering the use of PROZAC or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. Short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults beyond age 24; there was a reduction in risk with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults aged 65 and older. Depression and certain other psychiatric disorders are themselves associated with increases in the risk of suicide. Patients of all ages who are started on antidepressant therapy should be monitored appropriately and observed closely for clinical worsening, suicidality, or unusual changes in behavior. Families and caregivers should be advised of the need for close observation and communication with the prescriber. PROZAC is approved for use in pediatric patients with MDD and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS and Use in Specific Populations].


WARNING: SUICIDALITY AND ANTIDEPRESSANT DRUGS

Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies of major depressive disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone considering the use of Cymbalta or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need. Short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults beyond age 24; there was a reduction in risk with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults aged 65 and older. Depression and certain other psychiatric disorders are themselves associated with increases in the risk of suicide. Patients of all ages who are started on antidepressant therapy should be monitored appropriately and observed closely for clinical worsening, suicidality, or unusual changes in behavior. Families and caregivers should be advised of the need for close observation and communication with the prescriber. Cymbalta is not approved for use in pediatric patients.

BASSICLY THEY ALL DO.

[Big B]

good info K!

[Augerdog42]

I no longer have suicidal thoughts.
I just have homicidal thoughts now :dsmoke:

[Big B]

lovely...

[millenium girl]

Really scary ..... Thank you for posting this info, BIG!

[Augerdog42]

lovely...

wonderful

[Wabbitt]

wonderful

gay:rolleyes:

[Big B]

gay:rolleyes:

homo :cool:

[Augerdog42]

lesbian :p

[millenium girl]

Stop hijacking my thread or I'm gonna spank you all!

Believe it or not, the idea of flying back to Europe makes me feel terribly low. I cried again for the first time in 3 weeks today. I'm gonna start taking Prozac as soon as I'm back home :(

[Augerdog42]

Stop hijacking my thread or I'm gonna spank you all!

:spank Promise?

[Big B]

:spank Promise?

land...

[millenium girl]

:spank Promise?
I always keep my promises :finger2

[irish_2003]

my girlfriend suffers slightly from it from time to time.....just out of the blue a wave of emotion will hit her and then she'll start thinking about life,shit, whatever and it's just overwhelming to her....i'll have to find out what her meds are....it's difficult because it's a new relationship and i'm being patient, but i still feel like i'm the problem when it hits her even though we've discussed it's nothing more than her chemical imbalance

i just talked to her and she uses Lexapro and/or the generic version Citalopram for her anxiety/depression.....she still gets some small bouts yet, but they seem to work for the most part....

[Big B]

hopefully it won't cause any problems between the 2 of yall...

[Augerdog42]

I always keep my promises :finger2

Me too! :dsmoke:

[BIG-K]

my girlfriend suffers slightly from it from time to time.....just out of the blue a wave of emotion will hit her and then she'll start thinking about life,shit, whatever and it's just overwhelming to her....i'll have to find out what her meds are....it's difficult because it's a new relationship and i'm being patient, but i still feel like i'm the problem when it hits her even though we've discussed it's nothing more than her chemical imbalance

i just talked to her and she uses Lexapro and/or the generic version Citalopram for her anxiety/depression.....she still gets some small bouts yet, but they seem to work for the most part....That's what I take Lexapro

[Rhiannon]

my girlfriend suffers slightly from it from time to time.....just out of the blue a wave of emotion will hit her and then she'll start thinking about life,shit, whatever and it's just overwhelming to her....i'll have to find out what her meds are....it's difficult because it's a new relationship and i'm being patient, but i still feel like i'm the problem when it hits her even though we've discussed it's nothing more than her chemical imbalance

i just talked to her and she uses Lexapro and/or the generic version Citalopram for her anxiety/depression.....she still gets some small bouts yet, but they seem to work for the most part....

One of my friends went thru that with his girlfriend and hes more like her keeper than a partner. We all tell him to leave and find someone normal without all those hangups but hes in lust. Its quite sad really.

[millenium girl]

I don't think that I took Lexapro already, not sure how it's called here. I have taken Citalopram but it didn't help much.

Now that I'm back in my rainy country, I feel sad all day and I have no idea what to do about it :(

[Rhiannon]

Now that I'm back in my rainy country, I feel sad all day and I have no idea what to do about it :(

ummmmmmmm, how about moving?? I dont know how anyone can live in a cold country, those sorts of places are for holidays :D

[millenium girl]

ummmmmmmm, how about moving?? I dont know how anyone can live in a cold country, those sorts of places are for holidays :D
I'm gonna leave within the next two years, possibly sooner :cool:

[Wabbitt]

I'm moving to Australia:p

[Big B]

I'm moving to Australia:p

seriously?

[millenium girl]

seriously?
He's going on a boxing camp with kangaroos :D

[Rhiannon]

I'm gonna leave within the next two years, possibly sooner :cool:
Where too??? :D

seriously?
Didnt you know that??

He's going on a boxing camp with kangaroos :D
And play tennis with all the drop bears :D

[Wabbitt]

What's a drop bear?

[millenium girl]

Where too??? :D

The U.S. (probably AZ) :cool:

[irish_2003]

The U.S. (probably AZ) :cool:

i'll have to come visit then....i have relatives in tempe that i'll be taking a trip to see next year

[Augerdog42]

What's a drop bear?

Cute little floaters in the toilet :eek:

[Big B]

Cute little floaters in the toilet :eek:

I had those today...:cool:

[Augerdog42]

I had those today...:cool:

:eek:

[Rhiannon]

I had those today...:cool:

You share everything :nuts:

[millenium girl]

You share everything :nuts:
And they hijacked my thread too :focus

[Big B]

You share everything :nuts:

I'm very honest...:cool: