Depression...

russianpirate · Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 4:03 am Post subject: Depression...

I dont know if i have depression.. but is there any ways to get out of or lighten the depression without treament or medicine?

tsunam · Developer Joined: 23 Feb 2004 Posts: 343

Absolutely, you just have to convince yourself (and believe) that you have the power in your own mind to snap yourself out of any funk you are in. You can also just sort of ride the waves of meh, depression, happy. Emotional rollercoasters!

<---have had what would no doubt be classified as depression for as long as I can remember, and sometimes I just have to mentailly say no..no more depression. It will work.
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allucid · Veteran Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 1314 Location: atlanta

Someone mentioned before that taking some fish oil pills may help a bit as far as how your brain and body reacts (assuming you don't eat a lot of fish).

For internal conflicts you just need to convince yourself that you are responsible for you own happiness. There are always ways to improve your life. Just find out what you want to improve and start taking small steps to better it. For example if you have problems meeting people try and join some organization(s) that interest you or make an effort to talk to X amount of people every day (at school, the grocery store, the mall, wherever), etc.

Valhlalla · Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 4:31 am Post subject:

A friend of mine who has serious medical depression tells me that st johns wart helps a bit.
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John5788 · Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 4:33 am Post subject:

wank off to pr0n
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Valhlalla · Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 4:38 am Post subject:

John-Boy · Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 4:41 am Post subject: Re: Depression...

Valhlalla · Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 4:53 am Post subject: Re: Depression...

jakamaka · Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 5:20 am Post subject:

Listen to Goa trance and take some Ectasy or smoke some shit.. :wink:

or...

find yourself a nice girl that treats you right and gets you laid minimum twice a week; eventually there's only one purpose for mankind(whether we wan't to deny it or not): to reproduce ourselves.
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Valhlalla · Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 6:08 am Post subject:

Pretty much nothing worse for depression than Eccstacy, Apart from the comedown after where you are incapable of producing dopamine. Your body becomes reliant on the E's to produce dopamine and has troble manufacturing it by itself...result you are incapable of feeling happy except while on the up of an E.
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HEYMAN · n00b Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Posts: 6

The most potent anti-depressant known to man is "Frampton Comes Alive". You better believe it! Alcohol only makes depression worse, remeber that, I "self-medicated" with alcohol and drugs when I was 16-19 and I am 20 now and regret having done so, it only left me feeling worse.
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HEYMAN · n00b Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Posts: 6

Poppy tea is good, but only tea, strong opiates like heroin are great for depression in the short run but starting with them is like playing with fire, you might regret for the rest of your life having tried it. They are such great anti-depressants cause the work directly at the spot where your emotions are produced, in the limbic system of your brain, unlike other drugs that are more "pleasure" stimuli's, whereas opiates work on a much deeper emotional and psychological level. Even strenuous exercise can produce the same response because of endorphin hormones that are agonists to the exact same receptors as opiates.
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cokehabit · Advocate Joined: 23 Apr 2004 Posts: 3302

myuser · Apprentice Joined: 31 Jan 2004 Posts: 218

Try and identify why you feel depressed.

Find a passion in yourself, or something you consider beautiful.

Set yourself an achievable goal and complete it, but don't fear the failure of it, just learn from the success or failure.

Depression is something that affects people more and more today, probably something to do with how society operates and bad nutrition.

It keeps the doctors in a job so they will often prescribe something that will give side affects whilst not tackling the root cause. Depression is measured in time though, what decides the arbitary cut off point changes depending upon the norm, you could just be sad about something.

Being sad often occurs because of unfulfilled dreams, so either lower the expectation, work on a coping strategy, or strive harder. But, remember the future is not set in stone. If you apply effort be happy about that application, no matter the actual outcome.

There are many stimulants in this world, spices, herbs, chemical drugs, sugar, exercise if you have added or removed something recently search for a milder replacement or something that balances the removal or addition.

Nurture what is good in your life.

Transform any worries into a quest, something you personally direct to solve, rather than be driven by them.

Oh, and do try to make sure you get enough sleep, that is the time the body and mind heals the most.

A quick trick is just to smile, notice the difference it makes, this may not be the cure but at least you will know what it is like not to be depressed.

And finally, don't let the bastards get you down

brot · Guru Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Posts: 318

Listening to music always helps for me.

Or speaking to someone who you dont know and you are sure you will not see in real life. You can tell everything. You could also talk to /dev/null but it hasnt such nice answers.

For the music get yourself a nice headphone and just lay down and listen. This is really cool, i think.
(ATM i love "The Hives", just wanted to say...)

hope to hear from you...

evoweiss · Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 12:28 pm Post subject: Re: Depression...

Hi there,

jodathmorr · n00b Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Posts: 66 Location: Philadelphia

Hehe, I love how everyone is suggesting drugs. Go self medication!

If you think its because theres something on your mind, talk to a close friend about it. I just broke up with my girlfriend of a year and 3 months a couple of weeks ago and I had no one to talk to. Talk about being in a shitty mood. Sometimes just talking about it to someone who will listen will make you feel one hundred times better, like a big weight has been lifted off your shoulders.

Another big cure is exercise. As dumb as it sounds, being active will not only take your mind off of things, but it will increase your energy and endorphen flow, possibly elevating your mood. When I get off from a shitty day at school or work I usually hit my bike and take my anger out on the pedals. I'm exhausted when I get back, but I usually forget what I was all huffy about and enjoy my night instead.

Other than that I suggest a strict regemen of smoking marijuana every evening and watching Cartoon Network.

cokehabit · Advocate Joined: 23 Apr 2004 Posts: 3302

valium, lamotrigine etc they're all good.

allucid · Veteran Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 1314 Location: atlanta

zecora · Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 12:57 pm Post subject:

Ruzbeh · Apprentice Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Posts: 223

There are some temporary solutions that don't take much effort. Listening to music, watching some cool movies/series/cartoons that just make you feel good/great.

-=GGW=- $ol!d $n4>|e · Veteran Joined: 12 Apr 2004 Posts: 1591 Location: USA

I usually get really pissy at people on aim, listen to really loud linkin park slam my head against things a few times and sleep for a good 72 hours, only happens about once a month, sometimes twice, is that depression?

anyway, the funk stay saroun dfor a while but linkin park pwns in general ^ ^

agree fully with everyone here talking about lifestyle changes and the way you look at life, especially the

"you are responsable for your own happines"

I may have spelled it wrong, but after realizing that when im depressed i usually shake it off and find something if not to brighten my day, at least keep me occupied. Feeling like there is some minute meaning to your existence is important.

and btw, if this keeps up, and you have a gf, might consider trying someone more caring and loving, unless you think ur just depressed and she is trying to help.. Destructive life styles often center around those of the opposite sex. Trust me even if you think shes the girl of your dreams if ur constantly depressed there are others outthere better suited :wink: