ITT: Post what you do when you are bummed out/depressed(90,000,000,000,000+ REPS)

[FitnessBlue]

As long as it starts with a 6, we are all going to make it lel

Das it mane, das just it mane

[anonymous]

I take 5-htp every night,

But I've also read that l-tryptophan is even more effective for this purpose

Do you know anything about this?

Afaik L-tryptophan is not more effective, it is somewhat safer though.
The pathway of producing serontonin is as follows: L-trypto --> 5-htp --> serotonin.

Since L-trypto is an amino acid and 5-htp is the direct precursor to serotonin, overdosing on L-trypto is less likely to happen while it is theoretically possible to overdose on 5-htp.
It probably won't happen though since you'd need to take a ridiculous amount of 5-htp. Still, I'd advise you not to take more than the recommended daily intake.

But my advice, take 5-htp when you're starting to feel down during the day. When you're taking it before sleep the produced serotonin will (partially) be used to make melatonin, which won't help you with your state of mind.

[MissChill]

I take 5-htp every night,

But I've also read that l-tryptophan is even more effective for this purpose

Do you know anything about this?

Check out New Mood by Onnit. I got some free to try and it includes a blend of both. Let me tell you I was smiling like a cheshire cat before bed everynight. Cycled off 5htp for a while now but I'd def give those another round.

[Shreddenstein]

I work myself into a frenzy and isolate myself with things that break under my fury (aka anything not made of diamond) Then I invoke the gods of iron and my Nordic ancestors to go legendary super saiyin broly, smash everything in sight calm down immediately go into the fetal postion cri until I chit myself and use the tears to make my ben and jerry's ice cream binge afterwards into sea salt ice cream, after hating myself thoroughly I text all my ex's and ask "why didn't we work out?" torture myself for the next five days with their responses, get on misc ask for advice on landing an hbb then I see one at the mall, supreme gentleman her, then I ask myself if I would lik sum fuk, get rejected. Pull out a hand grenade, put it in my mouth, pull the pin, run into the nearest Justin beiber fan club, take out as many as possible with me. Now im dead.

[Boffman]

Afaik L-tryptophan is not more effective, it is somewhat safer though.
The pathway of producing serontonin is as follows: L-trypto --> 5-htp --> serotonin.

Since L-trypto is an amino acid and 5-htp is the direct precursor to serotonin, overdosing on L-trypto is less likely to happen while it is theoretically possible to overdose on 5-htp.
It probably won't happen though since you'd need to take a ridiculous amount of 5-htp. Still, I'd advise you not to take more than the recommended daily intake.

But my advice, take 5-htp when you're starting to feel down during the day. When you're taking it before sleep the produced serotonin will (partially) be used to make melatonin, which won't help you with your state of mind.

I get incredibly vivid nightmares if I take a 100mg of 5-HTP. Then I feel depressed in the morning. Too much serotonin of peace.

[Mcfreako]

Afaik L-tryptophan is not more effective, it is somewhat safer though.
The pathway of producing serontonin is as follows: L-trypto --> 5-htp --> serotonin.

Since L-trypto is an amino acid and 5-htp is the direct precursor to serotonin, overdosing on L-trypto is less likely to happen while it is theoretically possible to overdose on 5-htp.
It probably won't happen though since you'd need to take a ridiculous amount of 5-htp. Still, I'd advise you not to take more than the recommended daily intake.

But my advice, take 5-htp when you're starting to feel down during the day. When you're taking it before sleep the produced serotonin will (partially) be used to make melatonin, which won't help you with your state of mind.

Thanks for the info bro

[Mcfreako]

Check out New Mood by Onnit. I got some free to try and it includes a blend of both. Let me tell you I was smiling like a cheshire cat before bed everynight. Cycled off 5htp for a while now but I'd def give those another round.

I also have crash by pro supps, which has both 5htp and l tryptophan, but not sure how much of each cuz it's a prop blend, also I only take 1 along with 100mg of 5htp at night....so I may only be getting a small amount of l tryptophan since the bottle says u can take up to 3

Thank u though I'll look at new mood

[mrzeusone]

Honestly.. Meditation in the steam room.
Self-awareness, mindfulness and neuro linguistic programming play a large role.

[exphate]

I lift.

There is also this little spot I used to go down to, in the bush near my house. I used to spend time there as a kid so I'd trek down there again and just chill. Usually lifted thy spirits somewhsat

[Sinan09400]

Lift, send text to sloots, tinder, do calisthenics, cold shower, go shopping (no homo; I buy supps, slimfit shirts etc.), shave my body

[MissChill]

I also have crash by pro supps, which has both 5htp and l tryptophan, but not sure how much of each cuz it's a prop blend, also I only take 1 along with 100mg of 5htp at night....so I may only be getting a small amount of l tryptophan since the bottle says u can take up to 3

Thank u though I'll look at new mood

Well, I know you like your supps It's pricey though, that's the only thing about it but for a little boost when times are hard it's priceless.

[wassuppman]

watch arthur.

[Mumu16]

get out , get busy with friends , workout , music ... das it mane

[MiniWheatKing]

This isn't a thread for bitching and complaining(there's already hundreds of those every day)

We all go through ups and downs

...when you're going through one of your "downs", whether it's from a breakup or anything else, what are your personal remedies to get out of your funk?

My main one is usually working out...

Post your ideas

I'll rep good/original/effective ones on RC

thinking about how i can better myself to get what i want in life... a decent girlfriend I think well i'll just work out and get a nice body.

then i become even more depressed because i'm only 5'8" with a pretty skinny dink so even a decent girl wont want me until she's already 30 and used

[sl_17b]

I make art projects and sculptures. It is just me and the piece of metal. No questions, no requests, no nagging, etc

[Mcfreako]

I make art projects and sculptures. It is just me and the piece of metal. No questions, no requests, no nagging, etc

[img://i.imgur.com/V0p2QRJ.jpg[/img]

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[img//i.imgur.com/XTCRWaN.jpg[/img]

U made those??

[BeastMode101]

It's unoriginal but it works.

I write. I lift. I run. Just something to distract me or get rid of the negative energy

[Chindrew]

if I'm feeling depressed I tend to either hit the gym or play video games.

was upset about something just last week. Popped in Mario kart 8 and played for like 3 hours non-stop. Felt way better man.img


edit: Age 31
I know and I wouldn't stop playing games for a few years yet. maybe never.

[AngelKing1992]

Lift, go for a drive to the beach or the mountains.

honestly, lifting n driving is rlly my only pleasures in life. when i'm stressed, i'll go for a drive to the gym(i'll pick a gym like an hour away) n lift away to music blasting

sometimes, when im super stressed i save up like $300 n go camping to a remote location

drive to the beach n just watch the waves, or go fishing. nothing better than a drive with some Monster and a cigarette.

[Ecua]

This isn't a thread for bitching and complaining(there's already hundreds of those every day)

We all go through ups and downs

...when you're going through one of your "downs", whether it's from a breakup or anything else, what are your personal remedies to get out of your funk?

My main one is usually working out...

Post your ideas

I'll rep good/original/effective ones on RC

Why do you care?
You never cared before....
Why make a thread now ?
You never cared before....

I think I need a hug op I usually lift and write songs but the hardest thing to lift is our feels jpg.

[Bando]

It's sunday, get drunk and watch football u dumb motherfuker.

#YesAllMcFreakos

lulz, nice

[Mcfreako]

Why do you care?
You never cared before....
Why make a thread now ?
You never cared before....

I think I need a hug op I usually lift and write songs but the hardest thing to lift is our feels jpg.

U should be a philosopher brah

[Chindrew]

thinking about how i can better myself to get what i want in life... a decent girlfriend I think well i'll just work out and get a nice body.

then i become even more depressed because i'm only 5'8" with a pretty skinny dink so even a decent girl wont want me until she's already 30 and used

bro your dink would be just fine for the majority of the female population (no homo).

I've got a m8 who is always depressed about his appearance. Trust me man there are people out there with missing limbs, have terminal illnesses, live in poverty etc
you are real well off compared to some individuals. have more self respect/self love.

[NZDB]

headphones + gym

[sl_17b]

U made those??

Yes I did. I have a side business where I make arts/crafts/etc out of scrap metal, wood, plastics, etc. I actually won $1000 for that guitar at a show.

[Ecua]

U should be a philosopher brah

I need a hug brah and mabye you grabbing my ass telling me it's going to be alright when it's not

[Mj-drewfan32]

As long as it starts with a 6, we are all going to make it lel

5'7 and that comment hit me in the feels man. thanks OP, entered thread not depressed, leaving depressed... not srs.

[sjma]

I try to think my way through it and talk myself down from feeling like such a chit. Cognitive behavioural therapy is GOAT--when I feel anxious/depressed, I focus on my surroundings and question my negative thoughts. I have way less anxiety as a result.

If CBT doesn't work, I'll go to the gym and break a PR.

If I still feel off after, I'll knock back a few beer or a vodka-lime.

[maoriaz]

Quietly gutted about losing my HTC one in the weeknd, and falling off the diet by getting turned up lol, esp coz it's so close to new years. Bout to hit the gym, and fuk chit up

[Chindrew]

I try to think my way through it and talk myself down from feeling like such a chit. Cognitive behavioural therapy is GOAT--when I feel anxious/depressed, I focus on my surroundings and question my negative thoughts. I have way less anxiety as a result.

If CBT doesn't work, I'll go to the gym and break a PR.

If I still feel off after, I'll knock back a few beer or a vodka-lime.

urban dictionary meaning of CBT = c0ck ball torture
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=cbt

different strokes for different folks I guess