Depression Discussion and Support Thread [srs]

[FastingsFunBrah]

It didn't go too well, I was nervous (social anxiety).

Ever try phenibut? Its pretty relaxing if you get super anxious. I take on occasion if im going out and im nervous. Be careful with it brah.

[War Machine]

Life sucks.

That is all.

[War Machine]

Have you ever seen something innocent yet an intrusive thought pops in?

Taking the dog for a walk....see grape Vine trellises...think "they can hold my body weight"

[BigTimePlayer]

Another ****ty day at work. Wanted to walk out after finding out that I'm forced to work Easter now. I see my relatives maybe only 2 times a year, and now If I don't see them on Easter, I probably won't see them until Christmas now. Not like I ever really feel good, but that really ****ed my day up completely. Like I said, in my life nothing has ever gone my way. For some reason I've always had real ****ty luck most of my life, and it's just not fair at all. Still haven't heard back from the medicaid bull**** either. I feel like I'm living in a hellacious nightmare that I'm waiting to wake up from.

[War Machine]

Maybe you guys heard the news story as some national news outlets picked it up, but there was a teenager that posted her suicide note on youtube.

I read the transcript....I understood what she was saying. It made perfect sense.

The only thing I'm surprised by is I'm 3x her age. I can't image this pain in one so young.

[Marky22]

Stopped taking my meds a few weeks ago because of the sugar craving and weight gain(Remeron) next appointment for the physic is in two weeks.only sleeping two hours a night at the moment.my mood changes like the weather

[SPARTAAAAA]

It didn't go too well, I was nervous (social anxiety).

least she didn't leave halfway through or something. i had that happen once.
went to the movies. said she was going bathroom. never came back or heard from her again.

even if you arnt over thinking it. you can try again. plenty of other women out there. even though they dont all seem that much different.

Have you ever seen something innocent yet an intrusive thought pops in?

Taking the dog for a walk....see grape Vine trellises...think "they can hold my body weight"

yes but more messed up.

[Nitty87]

least she didn't leave halfway through or something. i had that happen once.
went to the movies. said she was going bathroom. never came back or heard from her again.

even if you arnt over thinking it. you can try again. plenty of other women out there. even though they dont all seem that much different.



yes but more messed up.

sup misc, I'm doing my best to stay positive in my current situation at home and with life in general.
Lately, I have been depressed as fuark. Ironic how I'm in the positivity thread though. Anyways I feel overall stress of school work and family is hurting me. No one really to talk to and I rather not be a complaining bitch whether it be me speaking to a friend of mine or not. Most of this depression can be related to my anger issues as well. I feel little issues are bothering me such as traffic while im driving, long lines in grocery store, or even dealing with ignorant ppl on a daily basis. Just wanting to get this chit out of my head

[~Mase~]

Are you allowed to post in this thread if you suffer from other mental issues besides depression? I'm not really depressed anymore but it comes back from time to time. I mainly have some anxiety from past substance abuse.

I think I can help a lot of brahs out with their issues but I could use some support myself as i'm finally sober but I still feel ****ty/suicidal most days.

[CHOOSE]

Are you allowed to post in this thread if you suffer from other mental issues besides depression? I'm not really depressed anymore but it comes back from time to time. I mainly have some anxiety from past substance abuse.

I think I can help a lot of brahs out with their issues but I could use some support myself as i'm finally sober but I still feel ****ty/suicidal most days.

For sure, man. Anyone that is supportive is welcome IMO.

If you'd really like to talk about any specific substance abuse issues, another thread that has lots of NA/ AA members is here: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=112883921

[~Mase~]

It didn't go too well, I was nervous (social anxiety).

Ever try phenibut? Its pretty relaxing if you get super anxious. I take on occasion if im going out and im nervous. Be careful with it brah.

hey brah I've had social anxiety before and it's a bitch I know but whatever you do do not take drugs that affect the gaba receptor like phenibut/*****/klonopin etc.

These drugs help in the short term but if you use them consistently you will develop a tolerance rapidly and may suffer SEVERE withdrawals upon stopping. If you don't believe me google phenibut withdrawal or benzo withdrawal.

I do believe chemicals have a place in helping someone recover from depression/anxiety but other options should be explored first. Or medicine should be used in tandem with other approaches like CBT/REBT mindfulness etc.

[~Mase~]

For sure, man. Anyone that is supportive is welcome IMO.

If you'd really like to talk about any specific substance abuse issues, another thread that has lots of NA/ AA members is here: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=112883921

cool thanks man

[~Mase~]

Whats up guys and gals. Long time, no see.

Just wanted to drop in and throw some info out there for anyone who is interested or could benefit. I just picked this book up after a good friend and fellow miscer recommended with praise. This book apparently gets very good reviews from everyone including doctors.

http://www.amazon.com/Feeling-Good-H...+good+handbook

I just started it a few minutes ago, reading through the preface


Cheers

Jon

this is actually what cured my first depression. The logic behind is sound but unfortunately to some who are in a DEEP depression it might take medication to lift them out of the whole so they actually have the motivation to get better do, CBT exercises, and work to making their situation better.

[BigTimePlayer]

Need to see a doctor so bad, yet I still have to wait for this medicaid stuff to get worked out. And I still don't know yet if going to the doctor will even fix my problems. I still can't believe I'm in this particular situation. Never thought it would happen to me. Just so sick of not being able to function normally in any way, whether it's ****ed up intrusive thoughts, anxiety or that terrible depressive feeling that consumes me.

Another thing I'm ****ing pissed off is possibly missing out on seeing my relatives on Easter due to my ****ty job. I might blow up at my manager tomorrow if things don't work out, and if she accommodates others instead of me like she's done before I'm probably going to just flat out quit. So sick of being ****ed with.

[Chris A]

Life just sucks brahs

[latebloomingmom]

Life just sucks brahs

sometimes baby you have to look for the good around you.

[BigTimePlayer]

Life just sucks brahs

Yeah, no kidding. It just sucks knowing the day ahead is basically going to be the same **** as the one before it. And I'm imagining having possibly another 50 to 60 years of this ****. I just can't imagine being the way I am now for 50 more years.

[Nitty87]

this is actually what cured my first depression. The logic behind is sound but unfortunately to some who are in a DEEP depression it might take medication to lift them out of the whole so they actually have the motivation to get better do, CBT exercises, and work to making their situation better.

Hey op,
I too often have a on and off depression feel and some anger as well. As far as substance abuse goes I'd definitely consider it a serious issue. However, I feel surrounding yourself with supporting people who want to see you happy and away from these substances would be best. I would definitely recommend you doing things that make you happy. w.e. it may be. It is critical you try to focus on the positive or these experiences will eat you away. best of luck op srs.

[Nitty87]

Life just sucks brahs

it is all about attitude brah. look for positivity even in your darkest experiences.

[War Machine]

Yesterday the wife gave me the "not happy" talk

Today I was denied disability.

Tuesday I have another court date....I'm going to have to pawn my guitar to make this months arrearage payment.

Feelsbadman

[War Machine]

I get it.

I'm a loser. I'm a failure.

It's not what I want, but it's what is.

I'm more comfortable in my head than the "real world"

Maybe if "real life" didn't suck I'd enjoy it.

[BigTimePlayer]

Worrying about tomorrow at work. If I can't get off on Sunday, I'm seriously contemplating quitting my job. I've almost walked out about 5 times before, and having to work on Easter all day would really make me want to quit.

[CrazySerbian]

Damn. I went on another date and my confidence just got crushed bros. I'm the biggest failure ever. I want to die.

[latebloomingmom]

I get it.

I'm a loser. I'm a failure.

It's not what I want, but it's what is.

I'm more comfortable in my head than the "real world"

Maybe if "real life" didn't suck I'd enjoy it.

whose definition of winner/loser are you listening to ?
by all accounts if I listened to world
and the never ending pursuit of wealth and riches
climbing career ladder
keeping up the jones mentality
I would be considered a failure by many
I have lived in a 3 bed house with stone chimney
and walk out deck
I have had money in a savings account for a rainy day
I have had gold jewlery and credit cards
but life and happiness and success and failure are not always just about these things

[pumpgun51]

i used to suffer from severe depression for what seems to me now like a decade, i wanted to die for more than 3 years of it and the only reason i didn't kill myself was because i couldn't hurt my family

which made me even more depressed, as i felt i was unable to control my own fuking life, i didn't get better fast nor did i take any medications, didn't seek out a psychologist so i had nobody to really talk about my problems, never even talked about them in a forum like this, i lost a lot of friends and today only one is left but i never even told him about it


i gradually stopped being depressed when i slowly but surely accepted that this world and this life will never adjust to whatever it is i want, there is no point in fighting it, but there is also no point in trying to live up to other peoples standards - you've got to like yourself and if you don't, change the things that you do not like

take it easy and don't try to rush it, old habits die slowly


start off by stop telling yourself that you're a loser/how much you suck/ugly/pathetic etc., whatever self depreciating things you say stop it right now and whenever you do catch yourself saying such things remind yourself that you are not going to do this anymore

it will take a while but this is the best first step you can do right now to get better

[DJScrew_inmyCup]

sup manez/womanez.



have a good weekend.

[uvulabrah]

Severe depression and rapid cycling bipolarI checking in

Dat feel when you're healthy and 23 years old, are bitter have no motivation and want to die

[War Machine]

whose definition of winner/loser are you listening to ?
by all accounts if I listened to world
and the never ending pursuit of wealth and riches
climbing career ladder
keeping up the jones mentality
I would be considered a failure by many
I have lived in a 3 bed house with stone chimney
and walk out deck
I have had money in a savings account for a rainy day
I have had gold jewlery and credit cards
but life and happiness and success and failure are not always just about these things

I'd be happy just breaking even. Were so far in the hole it'll take a near miracle to get out.

I'm 42, "no skills", body in constant pain somewhere, if I roughed through the pain the best job I could get is minimum wage....there's just nothing for me.

I'm reminded of a quote I read earlier this week....

"Life is like a movie, if you’ve sat through more than half of it and it’s sucked every second so far, it probably isn’t gonna get great right at the end and make it all worthwhile. None should blame you for walking out early.” - Doug Stanhope

[Renskol]

Anxiety has been hitting myself hard this last month with money. I'm calm about it knowing that everything will be alright at the end of the day however other people are putting too much pressure on myself. I'm starting to feel it badly.

[Nitty87]

I get it.

I'm a loser. I'm a failure.

It's not what I want, but it's what is.

I'm more comfortable in my head than the "real world"

Maybe if "real life" didn't suck I'd enjoy it.

Honestly bro everyone goes through rough patches both rich and poor. Everyone has issues and money won't solve them all. Saw your post about pawning your guitar for some extra cash. What are you going to do to make sure something like this won't happen again? Are you setting financial goals and or keeping track of how much you are spending on a weekly to monthly basis. Doing so will help you cut down cost and help you realize if you are spending too much or need to get a new job.

I'm at uni right now. I'm paying whatever my uni dosen't give me from scholarship on my own b/c I have set myself up to do so while still living within my means. For extra cash I do things that I am good at. I sell mlb tickets baseball tickets nba tickets. I train people at my local gym. I do some advertising on the side as well.I work for a non profit housing organization. I'm not saying i am a genius by any means but if you put your talents to good use and apply yourself you will make it. Or even get a 2nd job and you are golden.

And in response to this post you aren't a loser bro. It it all on how you perceive your life to be. So long as you live a happy lifestyle that is all that matters. Surround yourself with people that will help motivate you