depression

[winger]

Right now im not feeling too well. I used to have someone that i could always rely on and talk to, but shes always busy/away. And i really dont have much moral support from anyone. Feels like this is going to be a very bad night that will lead to me thinking awful things.

I was prescribed some SSRIs months ago, but the doseage was so low that it really had no effect. im thinking of going to get a prescription for a much higher doseage, but the cost is very expensive. im hoping that it may relieve some of the symptoms, because quite honestly, its real hard trying to live a normal life with these feelings hanging over your head almost every day.

How do some of you deal with it? if anybody has experienced it then you know that its not easy to 'snap out of it.'

[cutienikki]

Originally Posted by winger

Right now im not feeling too well. I used to have someone that i could always rely on and talk to, but shes always busy/away. And i really dont have much moral support from anyone. Feels like this is going to be a very bad night that will lead to me thinking awful things.

I was prescribed some SSRIs months ago, but the doseage was so low that it really had no effect. im thinking of going to get a prescription for a much higher doseage, but the cost is very expensive. im hoping that it may relieve some of the symptoms, because quite honestly, its real hard trying to live a normal life with these feelings hanging over your head almost every day.

How do some of you deal with it? if anybody has experienced it then you know that its not easy to 'snap out of it.'

awww its okay i know how u feel about not having anyone there for you when u need them the most :) *huggles*

[MissBehavior]

First of all, let me say I DON'T know how you feel. I've never been diagnosed with depression. I HAVE however dealt with a close family member whose drugs stopped working and is now, after almost 4 years of trying to sort their drugs out, still in the same boat. Admittedly they are better, but not back to "normal".

If you can, see a shrink. I know that helped for my Mom. Plus they can get a better insight into providingnot only the right dosages for you, but the right drugs in the first place (if Prozac isn't working, try Paxil, etc).

As much as the people on here can be assholes (or just have no patience for stupidity), there are also some good people who will be there if anyone needs them. I'm one of them, and my msn info is on the side there.

Good luck.

[spunsugar]

there is help for the expense. if that's what you want to try , go for it. just don't do it alone. at least talk to a shrink about it. that's the best thing to do. I won't go into to big of detail here but this is a road I know all too well. my msn is also on the side there.

[Custard]

i take 5-htp for anti-depression.

+ a very strict drug regiment.

[lola_phyne]

yeah i'm feeling you on having a friend that's busy. i have the same problem right now. me and nunda are like that. we best friends and we've both been busy lately. I haven't seen her since apex and i miss her so much. nunda where are you.

[winger]

thanks for the info guys. the symptoms are the worst, just not having the energy or motivation to even get out of bed, etc. and having someone there who you could trust would definetly help a lot. its a lot easier if there was someone there to push you along.

@missbehavior,sugar- appreciate the help!:)

[BIGG_WYLL]

Originally Posted by winger

thanks for the info guys. the symptoms are the worst, just not having the energy or motivation to even get out of bed, etc. and having someone there who you could trust would definetly help a lot. its a lot easier if there was someone there to push you along.

@missbehavior,sugar- appreciate the help!:)

hows it goin....sounds like a rough time your having....i some what know where your coming from...it still haunts me from time to time the way i was before....ive had many awful thoughts that im glad never went throw with...what im getting at is that i always looked at where i was in life and what i was doing.....what can i change and where to start....start by pushing yourself up...sounds hard but if i did it you can too...start a rythme everyday wake up goto work get throw your week...sounds hard again i know i still do this one...but the weekend is when everyone is most likely to be available...find something to do..there is always a party some where..or even the clubs or even the local bar what ever floats your boat....anything is better then being at home...live by this saying cuz it works..you'll get the hang of it....

[sass69]

I do understand how you feel, I have been on paxil for a few years now and have been doing well but I remember how I felt before. Seeing a doctor who can help you out with dosage and type of medications will probably help a lot, it's too bad that your friend has been busy, if you ever need anyone to talk to or anything I can be there if you need someone:D

[winger]

sunday and the previous week was pretty bad. i didnt have the energy or motivation for anything, any more so i quit my job after only 5 days of being hired. i couldnt muster up the energy to do any work, let alone get out of the house. i felt as if i needed to pick myself up before getting a job. yeah, stupid.

[mojo]

do you write?^^

if so, try writing all you thoughts and feelings down. emotions, worries, pains...everything.
i find it helps me to deal sometimes when i have noone to talk to then.

try it dude

[G-Style]

OK you don't want to hear this but you need to go talk to a shrink or mental therapist. The stuff that you think is causing all this depression is simply the icing on the cake. Theres an extremly good chance that you have a varietyof other issues that is causing this predicament. Drugs do not solve these problems they simply make them not seem apparent. Anti-depressants are simply used to sedate you not cure you. Speaking with a mental health trained person is about the only person who will be able to show/teach you how to moveon with you life and deal with the things in your past. Don't think that its just you because 80% of the people in this world walk around with mental issues but don't do anything about it or simply don't think anythings wrong with them. Everyone of us male female or race have gone through certain levels of mental trauma starting with being born. The first three months of your life you are exposed to some of the worst trauma you will ever experience but you can't remember any of it but it affects you on a daily basis. Sorry to babble on but the human mind and emotions and how they interact is kinda a pet study of mine.

[charly]

Originally Posted by winger

sunday and the previous week was pretty bad. i didnt have the energy or motivation for anything, any more so i quit my job after only 5 days of being hired. i couldnt muster up the energy to do any work, let alone get out of the house. i felt as if i needed to pick myself up before getting a job. yeah, stupid.

i've been at that point before, but i never quit. my anxieties and paranoia of other things made me stay there. i've been there in my own way.. i can't offer much help in dealing with it though since i haven't even figured that out for myself. my msn is there if you want someone to talk though..

[winger]

i was seeing my counsellor in highschool. he had the resources to get me the help i needed. He transferred to a different school and now im trying to track him down and get ahold of him.

[bungoshlung]

I find it intersting that so many young people these days claim to have depression and get drug treatments for it. I'm not you so I really don't know how you feel but I think a lot of the time people can't differentiate between just "regular" sadess/laziness/apathy etc from depression. You see it depression drugs/help lines etc advertised so much that every little "symptom" you think you have can make you think you have depression.

Everyone has phases in their lives where they're not happy with any aspect of their lives but that doesn't mean you have depression. Shit happens, but I think people should really think about seeing a professtional about their supposed problem before diving into drugs. That shit can't be good for you in the long run. Maybe a little therapy is all you need.

Take care winger.

[diva]

Originally Posted by bungoshlung

I find it intersting that so many young people these days claim to have depression and get drug treatments for it. I'm not you so I really don't know how you feel but I think a lot of the time people can't differentiate between just "regular" sadess/laziness/apathy etc from depression. You see it depression drugs/help lines etc advertised so much that every little "symptom" you think you have can make you think you have depression.

Everyone has phases in their lives where they're not happy with any aspect of their lives but that doesn't mean you have depression. Shit happens, but I think people should really think about seeing a professtional about their supposed problem before diving into drugs. That shit can't be good for you in the long run. Maybe a little therapy is all you need.

Take care winger.

Listen up, you fugly cuntface.

He said, "thanks for the info guys. the symptoms are the worst, just not having the energy or motivation to even get out of bed, etc. and having someone there who you could trust would definetly help a lot. its a lot easier if there was someone there to push you along."
Who the fuck are you to tell someone that they need to differentiate the difference between normal sadness and depression?
Someone who's never felt the feelings that Winger's discribing cannot even begin to know what it's like.

Some people are predisposed to depression. Sometimes people need a trigger to become depressed...like some sort of traumatic event that happens in their lives. Even those people can escape depression if they've developed decent coping skills throughout their lives.

The people who are most at risk are those who don't have good support systems in place, and are genetically predisposed to it.

Fuck you.

Winger: As someone who's been in the mental health system for years (both as a consumer and as an advocate), I know what it's like to go through the trial and error process of dealing with various doctors and medications.
I wont even begin to list the number of meds i'm on at the present time, but if you hang in there and don't take bullshit from the likes of bungoshlung, you'll make it.

Go see a doctor, not a GP, but a psychiatrist. You might not be able to deal with your depression (if it is depression) for a while, but he'll be able to give you stuff that will allow you to get out of bed in the morning so you can at least go to work.

You mentioned not being able to afford medication. I think that under BC's Pharmacare plan, if you're low-income and are under the care of a psychiatrist, you can qualify for something called "PLAN G" where all your psych meds will be paid for.

If you're not into the whole Westernized model to mental health treatment, go see a naturopath. There isn't only one way, but you should definitely explore all the options that are available to you.

I almost got kicked out of school two years ago because I couldn't get out of bed and leave the house. It wasn't because I was lazy or apathetic. In fact, i'm quite the opposite of those two adjectives.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people. People decide to kill themselves when they don't think they have anything to live for, or when they don't have many supports in place to help them through rough patches.

Best of luck with everything.
PM me if you need any info on good doctors and such.

[bungoshlung]

[quote=bungoshlung] I'm not you so I really don't know how you feel ...QUOTE]
read again diva.

i'm just saying ppl shouldnt rush into taking drugs.

fucktard.

[diva]

Fuck you.

[mojo]

she's a nazi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bungoshlung]

^wanna join my army?

[spunsugar]

also on the low income point, my doctor also told me that if I would have trouble paying for meds I should get in touch with the mental health association or something like that. I'll look it up and post it later. anyways, what's important is to get the help you need to at least function, like diva said.

[fadedsignal]

Originally Posted by spunsugar

also on the low income point, my doctor also told me that if I would have trouble paying for meds I should get in touch with the mental health association or something like that. I'll look it up and post it later. anyways, what's important is to get the help you need to at least function, like diva said.

My meds cost so much!!!! ... total is at least $2000 ( i was taking 'em for 2 years in very high doses). Thank-god my parents' insurance covered the cost!!!

[fadedsignal]

Originally Posted by MissBehavior

First of all, let me say I DON'T know how you feel. I've never been diagnosed with depression. I HAVE however dealt with a close family member whose drugs stopped working and is now, after almost 4 years of trying to sort their drugs out, still in the same boat. Admittedly they are better, but not back to "normal".

If you can, see a shrink. I know that helped for my Mom. Plus they can get a better insight into providingnot only the right dosages for you, but the right drugs in the first place (if Prozac isn't working, try Paxil, etc).

As much as the people on here can be assholes (or just have no patience for stupidity), there are also some good people who will be there if anyone needs them. I'm one of them, and my msn info is on the side there.

Good luck.

yes! Drugs are meant for short term ( 6months to 3 years). But in the long run, they wont make your life better. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is the best way of dealing with depression.
oh, here's my msn : [email protected]
I have a lot of experience with different kinds of therapy, meds, shrinks...anything.. lol

[magic_hands]

i know how you feel.. trust me.. it's not the end of the world by far...


check out my thread.,.. you'll know what i mean

http://www.fnk.ca/board/showthread.php?t=57335

[cheebus420]

An online internet forum about raving, isn't exactly the best place to go looking for support.

Family, friends, etc ?