re: Been dealing with depression for 10 years. Went to counseling today for the first time.

Been there, brother. Props to you for doing something about it...best of luck in however you handle it going forward.

Good grief!! There is nothing more attention seeking than having to start a thread on how you are leaving TD because of depression? His need for attention will have him back by the weekend.

Good luck man

I've dealt with anxiety and depression for some time too. It's debilitating. Hoping you find some peace on your path.




In case you or anyone else feels stuck or knows someone stuck in the cycle of anxiety & depression, the way I began to find freedom is by starting to embrace the feelings of anxiety, depression, loneliness, rejection, etc. I realized that what caught me in the cycle was that when I felt those thoughts or emotions, I would either 1) think about it all of the time & obsess over it 2) shame myself for feeling that way, which would drag me down even deeper or 3) ignore it with unhealthy distractions which was good for a moment, but came flooding back when I came back to reality. Honestly I probably did all 3.

The change happened when those feelings or thoughts came into my head, I decided acknowledge them, accept how I was feeling, and breathe through it. I looked at it with curiosity & I would simply wonder what caused me to feel that way without judgement or expectation. And then I started to face the issues/questions I had head on. I quickly learned that while uncomfortable, wrestling with those issues/questions was the best thing I could've ever done. That pushing through painful/difficult things actually brought me through to freedom. And having a support system that helps when you face those demons helps too.

(for example, I realized I hold myself up to ridiculously high expectations in my career, with friendships, etc. So I am now working on pulling up that self-inflicted root of anxiety. Not by lowering my expectations but setting realistic expectations. On top of that, asking why my expectations are so high in the first place)

Now I have started looking at those feelings not as negative emotions but as a symptom/sign for something happening in my soul/spirit that needs to be addressed and as motivation to change and/or grow. If/when I feel those emotions, I still ask "why?" and it's allowed me to not be fearful of the next time those emotions come up. It's actually allowed me to welcome those feelings. And honestly the more of my questions/issues I face & wrestle with, the more happy and the more at peace I become.




Idk if that helps, maybe it doesn't, if not that's ok. but it's how I found a way out and I hope the same happens for you

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could this be a cover up because he got busted completing the circuit at his employee's house and the old lady has put him in time out?

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Unfortunately they killed my thyroid so I'm on a synthroid.

Everything came back but my testosterone function. That has something to do with one of them having a mass years ago. I make some but not enough so I supplement with injections subcutaneously every three days.

So a thyroid pill and a small injection every three days is a small price I figure.

Yours might not be that, but a little bloodwork wouldn't hurt to be sure.

You have one life, you owe it to yourself.

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I knew about IMJ, the pellets, and the gel, but I didn’t know they made test that could be injected subcutaneously. If it’s not too invasive a question, what dosage are you able to use with this method and what level is your doctor looking to maintain?

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What minds of diet changes did you make? Low carb, high fat? KETO? Paleo? Mediterranean? Vegan? Just cut back on fast food?

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I am wondering this as well...

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Does that mean you give yourself a shot under your tongue? Holy hell man, I'm glad that's not me.

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