re: Depression: Has anyone been dealing with it more and more lately?

Comedian

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I have a few. But my best friend was killed. And 2 more of the guys I spent almost 3 years doing contract work with ended themselves. So a lot of conversations with old teammates are about them, and it makes it worse for me. I have a strong sense of guilt and at times feel cursed. That’s what lead me to my new profession years ago. I figure helping people and trying to contribute to saving lives is my penance. But even that really gets me at times. I believe in God, strongly. And I believe paradise awaits on the other side. Sometimes I want to go so bad it hurts..... but I’m not sure I’ve even punched my ticket. That’s kind of what drives me. I try hard to do good and show kindness to everyone these days. And please believe I stay talking to Jesus. There’s still this sense of doubt though.

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I can feel your pain here man. Just always know that life is a totality. Good and bad. Joy and pain. Both are inevitable. There is a deeper reason for human existence than what modern society prioritizes. What we experience on this planet during our lives varies amongst all people but the reason for the experiences is the same. Spiritual evolution. Spirits in the Material World.

I’ve slowly grown more comfortable with weed but in no way am I ready for acid. I just know I would have a really bad trip. The stories my friends tell me about their bad experiences, even if they’ve had dozens of good experiences are enough to make me stay away.

Some hallucinogens work on the ego and open the possibility to things other than yourself. There's a lot of research being done in this area and it's fascinating.

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removing psychological blocks and issues from people's lives

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Which is huge IMO. It changes your perception of how the world works in some ways and opens doors that have been hidden.

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I just know I would have a really bad trip. The stories my friends tell me about their bad experiences, even if they’ve had dozens of good experiences are enough to make me stay away.

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microdose brah

Edibles GOAT

Dont do morning glory

High school S TYFYS

If you took out the smack or at least subbed it with maybe pure opium i would smash some of that

MJC,

I meant to post this the other day for your thread but got sidetracked. I think a lot of depression today stems from lack of proper nutrition. The average American's diet is shite and our food isn't as nutritious as it should be. I am speaking from experience from what helped me a lot over the past few years FWIW. I was in a bad place after my dad passed. I improved my diet and exercise and it changed my outlook on things. Overall I am in a much better place.

I have also been pretty anal about taking taking supplements to make up for what I feel I may still be lacking. One supplement I take, and has been shown to help improve depression is acetyl-L-carnitine There are others, but I am using this as a small example of things one can do to help before jumping onto antidepressant meds.

I am all for seeing a Dr and prescription medicine, but I think too many seek help too quickly from unnatural substances. Those things mess with our brain too much IMO and can be dangerous. Something natural like acetyl-L-carnitine, a good diet, exercise, etc is the real way to battle depression for the long term. Prescriptions are often times quick fixes and can put you on a roller coaster. You have to make a complete 180 and change everything. The problem is finding the motivation to do so when you are depressed. That is different for everyone obviously but a good support system helps. I had that in family and friends fortunately. Also having people (family and employees) that rely on me made me push through.