I know it's not a cool subject to talk about but I have found myself slipping into one for the past couple of months due to some family and personal circumstances. Family doc prescribed me citalopram a month ago but I've not taken the first pill yet. I'm afraid of the side effects and it changing my personalty. Just wondering if anyone else has battled depression on here.
Anyone on here ever suffered from depression?
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I did back about 8 years ago as I was going through divorce. Not many things worse than depression, IMO. I did take some meds right near the end. Not sure they helped much. Divorce proceeding ending and me finding a much younger, much better looking woman did the trick!
Good luck to you. Hope you work your way out of it quickly.
Good luck to you. Hope you work your way out of it quickly.
I think almost everyone is going to go thru some type of depression in there life. Things just get tough sometimes.
Hopefully you're looking into alternative treatments before resorting to depression meds.
For some people they work just fine, but for some they don't, and end up causing more harm than good.
Alot of times simple life style changes can do wonders in coping with depression
Hopefully you're looking into alternative treatments before resorting to depression meds.
For some people they work just fine, but for some they don't, and end up causing more harm than good.
Alot of times simple life style changes can do wonders in coping with depression
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Have annual severe bouts when I let myself believe UK Football is going to consistently win 6-8 games, year over year, in my lifetime. I have found copious amounts of bourbon and hanging out with friends really helped. Got me through a divorce also.
Suffered from minor anxiety/depression. I overdosed on an energy/workout supplement a few years back that really messed with my head. It basically opened the flood gates, mentally, and while I've since closed it down, I'm afraid there's always going to be a trickle coming out. Kind of like repairing a dam.
I took a very low dosage of Citalopram, and still do to this day. Honestly no side-affects I can think of. I probably don't need it anymore, but it's almost like a security measure: just taking it makes me feel better. I don't know how much of it is placebo and how much is actually regulating seratonin, but I can tell you this, I NEVER want to go back to those few weeks after my incident. I'm fine taking this low dosage for the rest of my life if need be.
Sarah SIlverman had a pretty great quote on what depression is like: "It feels like I'm terribly homesick, but I'm home."
How long did it take for the Citalopram to kick in? I heard it takes like 4 to 6 weeks.
Yes, it does take that long. But I'd say I started to feel a bit better by week 2-3. Maybe that was placebo, but again, who cares, right? Goal is to feel better any way possible.. doesn't matter how you get there.
Taking the meds alone won't fix it. Meds and psychotherapy is the best treatment.
Depression is a thought disorder. The meds don't make cognitive distortions go away. That's why the psychotherapy is added with it. Best of luck OP.
Depression is a thought disorder. The meds don't make cognitive distortions go away. That's why the psychotherapy is added with it. Best of luck OP.
For some people, absolutely. Maybe for OP. For others, like myself, I really just needed a low dosage to level me off and come back down (or come back up, I guess). I'd say I'm pretty much back to normal. If I was a 9 out of 10 before, maybe I'm at an 8 now. But after the incident I was like a 4. So I guess I could use some therapy.
.. But I'd rather use that money for lap dances.. and that, makes me happy.
.. But I'd rather use that money for lap dances.. and that, makes me happy.
I don't blame ya.
There's some newer research that disputes the effectiveness of SSRIs. Saying that they don't really work unless the person in severe depression. Mild and moderate depression may not be helpful with meds. That's what I have read several months ago.
Just saying that meds don't change our cognitive distortions. It may level the playing the field so that the person can help themselves, but most people need psychotherapy with it.
Has the OP tried the miracle plant yet?
That sounds almost like my story exactly. I had some anxiety attacks/heart palpitations after taking jackd too much/too long. The Dr. prescribed 20mg of Citalopram. For the OP...I will say that the first couple of days could be REALLY bad for you, like scary bad, but after a couple of weeks you should start to level out. No side effects for me at all.
My (unpopular) opinion is that unless it's extremely debilitating, it's ridiculous and unwarranted to go messing with your brain chemistry; it's not the same thing as taking Tylenol for a headache.
Everybody reacts differently to medications. The antidepressants made me lose all emotions. I didnt dwell on negatives (worries) but I couldnt get excited about the positives either. Basically I was laid back like a big neutered house cat. While I didnt get emotional about the death of a family member, I didnt get emotional about previous hobbies either. After I got things in order and my stress factors went away, my Dr gradually took me off of them. At the time I was overwhelmed and needed them.
Three months ago I would have agreed with you but depression is unlike anything I have ever experienced. You feel hopeless and trapped and that feeling sticks with you. It's more than just feeling blue like ever person has experienced.
I used to struggle with it big time when I was 19 and got anti depressants. However, I hated it. I felt absolutely nothing. No sadness, no happiness...nothing. It was like being a zombie. No sex drive either. Not to mention, if I missed a pill, when I turned my head it felt like my brain took a second to catch back up.
Luckily, I never took them again after that and looked and improved other aspects of my life to where I don't have those feelings anymore. Much more peaceful and would advise seeking other methods to improve your situation. I'd sure as hell would not stay in the house. I'd also consider changing your scenery, job, habits and some other stuff if you ever need any advice or suggestions, DM me.
Luckily, I never took them again after that and looked and improved other aspects of my life to where I don't have those feelings anymore. Much more peaceful and would advise seeking other methods to improve your situation. I'd sure as hell would not stay in the house. I'd also consider changing your scenery, job, habits and some other stuff if you ever need any advice or suggestions, DM me.
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I've struggled with depression and anxiety issues my whole life. If you can, go to a therapist. I refuse to take meds for it (had a friend in college who ODed and almost killed himself) but talking to someone helps.
Find hobbies too. I've gotten more into exercising this year and I notice that if I'm feeling a depression funk coming on, I go work out and it helps get my energy up and my mind off of things.
Find hobbies too. I've gotten more into exercising this year and I notice that if I'm feeling a depression funk coming on, I go work out and it helps get my energy up and my mind off of things.
I believe I have/had been suffering from it the last 2-3 years. Just self diagnosis and a few friends questioning me about it. I call it a funk. I'm starting to pull myself out of it but still have a ways to go.
I don't discount that it's very real, I myself used to have anxiety/panic attacks in my early twenties for no damn reason just out of the blue like driving down the road for instance. No amount of self-talk "STFU somedudecro you aren't having a heart attack you run a 6 minute mile and are at peak heatlh" was gonna stop my body from actually feeling like I was having heart attack.
But what I am saying is that that crap was brought on by unnatural, unhealthy living. Drinking mountain dews and taking Ritalin to pull allnighter study sessions, going all out on the weekends till last call and getting too little sleep etc is messing with your bodies natural chemistry and it's better to try to fix it naturally through diet/exercise and everything else than it is to introduce a new variable. Biological chemistry and neurotransmitters are permanently altered once you mess with them.
If things like diet, exercise, sleep, meditation , relaxation techniques don't work, then try the meds for a while.
Most everybody feels down sometimes, but depression can cause a person to have some really disturbing thoughts about hurting themselves or others. Nothing wrong with getting help if you need it.
Most everybody feels down sometimes, but depression can cause a person to have some really disturbing thoughts about hurting themselves or others. Nothing wrong with getting help if you need it.
Yea, feeling depressed and clinical depression are different. It's not same thing. It's a disease. Willy is right, meds and therapy.
If you feel depressed, running and exercise will help, clinical depression doesn't work like that.
Talk to a professional.
While I know everyone is trying to help and describing what has worked for them, everyone is different. What works for some doesn't work for all. The professionals on here would tell you the same.
Sorry, Paddock. Still love ya, though.
While I know everyone is trying to help and describing what has worked for them, everyone is different. What works for some doesn't work for all. The professionals on here would tell you the same.
Sorry, Paddock. Still love ya, though.
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Find a well regarded therapist who specializes (or is very familiar with) CBT. I would also recommend some kind of "self-help" like Headspace that is sort of a daily mental exercise.
Those two things helped me tremendously with depression and severe illness anxiety. I would also say that exercise and lifestyle change can absolutely help with clinical depression. That alone likely won't do any good, but in conjunction with CBT, mindfulness, and potentially medication it can definitely help.
I also didn't use medication, but that was a choice as they are definitely effective. Just something you have to figure out on your own.
Those two things helped me tremendously with depression and severe illness anxiety. I would also say that exercise and lifestyle change can absolutely help with clinical depression. That alone likely won't do any good, but in conjunction with CBT, mindfulness, and potentially medication it can definitely help.
I also didn't use medication, but that was a choice as they are definitely effective. Just something you have to figure out on your own.
I had post fartum depression once. Let this amazing fart and felt bad about it when it was over.
Depression is a serious issue with some people, nothing to joke about.
That was funny however
That sorry excuse for a joke just made me depressed.
I went through some difficult times when I was younger. Was flat broke, problems with my father, was working all the time and going to college with no social life because I was paying my own way through school, list goes on. Stopped working out, felt horrible, and had no drive to get out and have fun.
I do not know if I was clinically depressed or not, but I finally woke up one day and just told myself life can be hard, but it is what you make of it. I joined a gym that day and started getting back in shape which really helped my mind as well. Started getting out with friends/dating again, and doing better in school.
Everyone has different circumstances and mindsets. I was able to pull out of a big funk with some willpower, but some folks probably do need professional help with some medication as well. One thing is for sure. Everyone goes through some tough times. None of us are immune from it. It comes down with how you manage it.
I do not know if I was clinically depressed or not, but I finally woke up one day and just told myself life can be hard, but it is what you make of it. I joined a gym that day and started getting back in shape which really helped my mind as well. Started getting out with friends/dating again, and doing better in school.
Everyone has different circumstances and mindsets. I was able to pull out of a big funk with some willpower, but some folks probably do need professional help with some medication as well. One thing is for sure. Everyone goes through some tough times. None of us are immune from it. It comes down with how you manage it.
Per Tom Cruise all you need to do is exercise and drink some orange juice and depression will be cured.
Had my first ever run in with the issue this year, more anxiety than depression. My Dad passed away suddenly in April and it completely flipped my universe upside down. We were about as tight as can be, worked for him in our small businesses, just an incredible man.
Had always considered myself of pretty tough mental makeup but found out very quickly that is not enough to prevent the onset of anxiety or depression. Went from a pretty cushy spot to having my *** put straight to the fire (something I can now say helped me) keeping both companies together and even increasing growth. I made it through the worst but the mental toll took me to some bad places. Really had postpone some of the grieving which I know was unhealthy. Not out of the woods yet but on the right track.
Started meeting with a grief counselor, a psychiatrist, and taking trazodone and buspar. I think the drugs (those are pretty mild in the genre) helped with sleep (my biggest issue) and helped me chill out a little bit. That said, I think being proactive with a counselor and/or psychiatrist helped more. I also agree with whoever posted about caffeine, have to cut it down. I was pumping it at every turn to get through those first months and it was hurting me more than I knew. Your body can be an asset or a hindrance in times of anxiety or depression.
In short, listen to the serious posts in the thread and seek help, it is worth it. The overall answer is a combination of these things the mix of which is unique to you.
Had always considered myself of pretty tough mental makeup but found out very quickly that is not enough to prevent the onset of anxiety or depression. Went from a pretty cushy spot to having my *** put straight to the fire (something I can now say helped me) keeping both companies together and even increasing growth. I made it through the worst but the mental toll took me to some bad places. Really had postpone some of the grieving which I know was unhealthy. Not out of the woods yet but on the right track.
Started meeting with a grief counselor, a psychiatrist, and taking trazodone and buspar. I think the drugs (those are pretty mild in the genre) helped with sleep (my biggest issue) and helped me chill out a little bit. That said, I think being proactive with a counselor and/or psychiatrist helped more. I also agree with whoever posted about caffeine, have to cut it down. I was pumping it at every turn to get through those first months and it was hurting me more than I knew. Your body can be an asset or a hindrance in times of anxiety or depression.
In short, listen to the serious posts in the thread and seek help, it is worth it. The overall answer is a combination of these things the mix of which is unique to you.
It's not quite that easy normally, but it could be. After auditing we can get a better idea of where your engrams lay. From what I can tell here, most of you have allowed your reactive self to overtake your analytical self, and we all know where that leads.
This is correct. Clinical depression is a disease that doesn't care about what great shape you're in, how far you run or how wealthy you've become.
Depression is very common, unfortunately anxiety is much easier to treat than depression. Suffered from anxiety time to time, didn't do anything about it until had full blown anxiety attacks. Anyone who has had them knows how crippling they can be. I would have eaten broken glass to cure it. A 20 mg dose of paxil, another type of SSRI, did the trick. I would like to thank whomever invented ssri's in person one day.
Fight the depression. Walk or exercise every day. If you roll over and take it, you are going to lose. I wish you look, but it is very beatable. Try the citalopram, it may help, it may not, but it won;t harm you, and you can quit it if you don't like it.
Fight the depression. Walk or exercise every day. If you roll over and take it, you are going to lose. I wish you look, but it is very beatable. Try the citalopram, it may help, it may not, but it won;t harm you, and you can quit it if you don't like it.
Seriously, don't mess around with it or just wait for it to go away - go see a professional. Even if they say you're fine, the only thing you have to lose is a co-pay and an hour of your time. If nothing else, take an online quiz to see if you have the symptoms.