Depression

[Matt Rogers]

Hi guys,
I have been having problems for a while with depression. Basically I feel flat and apathetic most of the time and get very little pleasure from life. Despite dealing with the underlying psychological issues, exercising a lot, and trying some antidepressants I cannot seem to shift it.

Has anyone here ever had any problems with depression and what helped for you? Have any of you had any luck with anti-depressant-I am considering having another try.

 

[Alex_L]

I've been sufferening with depression for bout 6 years now ..I nno what too do too get out of it.

 

[DJBen]

Go and see an actual professional. The drugs wont work without sorting the problems.

I was MAJORLY depressed in my mid teens for about 3 years. Then I finally made my way out of it. Yes, meds helped, but they wont fix your problems. Only you can fix your problems and you need to find that strength - usually a good therapist can help you find out your best [healthy] coping mechanism.

I dont feel it's truely gone away. I still dont get THAT much pleasure from life. But finishing an assignment way before time, making gains [weights], getting looks from women, going out for the occasional drink with my mates... hell... life really isnt that bad after all

 

[Tha Realnezz]

Just take the pills...depression can be chemical and hard to fix.That being said I took them just to bull**** and I sorta got hooked so don't even go to a shrink if your just bored or tired.

I recommend to you making and going out with freinds.When I'm at home too long i get depressed other than that I've never been truly depressed.Why?Cuz I stay busy.

 

[chicksrock]

My mother has depression.
I know a little bit about it.

Most times it is just a chemical imbalance in the brain that causes depression --> and really is no fault of your own.

Go see a specialised psychaitrist....GP's are crap.....
the psychaitrist will sort you out....and find the right type of medication that is perfect for you

good luck

 

[dockta]

Just try to stay away from MEDICATION brutha. its not good. Can get addicted, and end up worse than having the actual sickness.
I know of 3 people close to me, who fall into the above description.

Goodluck.