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Posted on 10/24/16 at 6:01 pm to Lacour
I'm super stressed at work and in a rut because of it, so this thread came at a perfect time. Thanks for all of those who responded.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 6:02 pm to Lacour
1. Paxil.
2. Career change
3. Do something out of your comfort zone. Something that others might consider to be not practical. Join a local jiu-jitsu club.
4. Get sun. Be outside. Walk.
5. Paxil.
Good luck, man. We've all been there to one degree or another.
2. Career change
3. Do something out of your comfort zone. Something that others might consider to be not practical. Join a local jiu-jitsu club.
4. Get sun. Be outside. Walk.
5. Paxil.
Good luck, man. We've all been there to one degree or another.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 6:03 pm to Lacour
Play golf
Posted on 10/24/16 at 6:03 pm to Lacour
Go hang out at a Chemo clinic. Watch fathers and mother's sitting next to their dying teen-aged son's and daughters. You'll be thankful for what you have and understand why you have no real reason for being depressed.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 6:11 pm to chinese58
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Go hang out at a Chemo clinic. Watch fathers and mother's sitting next to their dying teen-aged son's and daughters. You'll be thankful for what you have and understand why you have no real reason for being depressed.
WHOA... I have said the same thing about St. Judes.... If you are depressed... Go there for just an hour and you won't seem to think you have it so bad... There are kids there that are much braver than I will ever be.........
Posted on 10/24/16 at 6:15 pm to Lacour
Everyone suggesting a different medication need to realize people react differently. I tried a bunch before I found the right combination. Risperdal, which is typically an antipsychotic, basically saved me from OCD that had me barely functioning at one point.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 6:23 pm to TheWalrus
Our society encourages a hamster-wheel mentality. It is very depressing and often non supportive. Good luck to you.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 6:31 pm to dukke v
I've got Lupus and have a few problems with it. One of my Rheumatologist in Dallas was married to an Oncologist. They shared an office for a while. When I'd go there, I'd see what I described and realize I not only didn't have it so bad, I actually had it pretty good.
Visiting people or volunteering at a hospital can be therapeutic.
Visiting people or volunteering at a hospital can be therapeutic.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 6:39 pm to Blue Velvet
Go home Rainbow Rump Ranger.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 6:42 pm to Lacour
Sometimes drink. Went skydiving. Other assorted high risk or seemingly high risk activities. Just something to make ya feel alive.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 6:42 pm to Lacour
I'm with you, man. I actually took off a day today because I felt so depressed and crappy. Sometimes I look at my life and wonder what happened. My daughter is all grown up. I'll never pick her up again, or rub her back to help her fall asleep, or take her to the zoo. It's like, what's left from here? Grow old and die, I guess.
As far as Paxil goes, I've taken it for years, at various doses, and it hasn't helped much. I wouldn't recommend Paxil or any other antidepressants because once you start they're extremely difficult to get off of.
As far as Paxil goes, I've taken it for years, at various doses, and it hasn't helped much. I wouldn't recommend Paxil or any other antidepressants because once you start they're extremely difficult to get off of.
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Posted on 10/24/16 at 6:43 pm to chinese58
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Go hang out at a Chemo clinic. Watch fathers and mother's sitting next to their dying teen-aged son's and daughters. You'll be thankful for what you have and understand why you have no real reason for being depressed.
You don't understand depression. Truly depressed people don't have an "off switch" and often don't think the way you describe. They look at what is happening to the children and think of the world as even more depressing. Yes, logic will tell depressed people that I am better off than a kid dying of cancer or someone living in a tent city in India, but that's not a positive thought. That is negative in its connotation towards someone else.
Volunteering to help sick kids helps I'm sure since you feel like you're making the world a better place, but going to a chemo clinic and watching I don't think would cheer up anyone with true depression. It is gradual to get out of it. You've mentally fallen off a cliff face, and you can't magically transport yourself up by doing one thing. You have to build up to it and climb the wall.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 6:46 pm to Lacour
Lots of flogging the dolphin and pounding booze. Seems to be effective antidepressant for me.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:31 pm to OMLandshark
I only read his OP and was replying to it. He didn't paint a very depressing scenario there.
The only reason I posted is because doing what I described really has jarred me out of thinking I had a miserable life a couple of times. I didn't go either time to intentionally get over my feelings, but both times it really helped.
Maybe finding an organization that helps less fortunate families fix up a house or something could be a little step for him. Helping someone improve their situation might make him feel like he's contributing to society. If he has a job, hes paying taxes, that helps a lot of people too.
He has worth and shouldn't feel like he doesn't.
The only reason I posted is because doing what I described really has jarred me out of thinking I had a miserable life a couple of times. I didn't go either time to intentionally get over my feelings, but both times it really helped.
Maybe finding an organization that helps less fortunate families fix up a house or something could be a little step for him. Helping someone improve their situation might make him feel like he's contributing to society. If he has a job, hes paying taxes, that helps a lot of people too.
He has worth and shouldn't feel like he doesn't.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:36 pm to Lacour
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But I'm still just "meh, what the point of it all?"
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I'm just existing.
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Anybody else ever feel like this. If so, what did you do?
Yes, and what got me over it was realizing that "existing" is the point of it all. We no longer see "existing" as a challenge because of the comforts of the modern world. Do something that physically challenges you...like go backpacking alone in the mountains for 2 weeks. "Just existing" will take on a new meaning for you and you won't take existing for granted anymore.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:44 pm to Lacour
Vitamin D is something you can look into. Try to get more sunlight if possible. What about Xanax? Also exercise releases something in your brain that helps. Be aware of your surroundings. Like someone mentioned, don't listen to depressing music. I always like to kick on some rap or something heavy.. that makes me feel good.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:49 pm to Lacour
You need to find a new challenge in life
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:50 pm to OweO
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don't listen to depressing music
sometimes, its therapeutic in a weird way
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