any over the counter anti depressants?

[Get Big_07]

tilte says it all??

[mattftw]

I would really recommend going to a doctor if you suffer from depression. It's not something to F#$k around with. There are "mood enhancers" like Controlled Labs Yellow nEuphoria, but again, I'd strongly recommend going to a doctor.

[disconnect]

Not technically.

You could try St johns wort though...but if you think your depressed, you should be talking to a doc.

[Get Big_07]

problem no health insurance and cant afford it right now

[Elliptical Envy]

I wouldn't advise self-medicating a serious illness. Have you been diagnosed with clinical depression?

[mattftw]

problem no health insurance and cant afford it right now

There are usually clinics that can work with you if you have no insurance.

[Get Big_07]

I wouldn't advise self-medicating a serious illness. Have you been diagnosed with clinical depression?

no

[Elliptical Envy]

no

Then why are you looking for anti-depressants?

[jtncarter]

tilte says it all??

If you are in school, the student center should be able to help you out. If you are not in school, any walk in clinic can give you some samples.

[Get Big_07]

no im not a druggy i promise that

[psych]

no im not a druggy i promise that

so why do you want to take antidepressants??

[Get Big_07]

man just wierd stuff i aint really tryin to talk about on here if you no what i mean it was wierd enough postin this thread

[psych]

man just wierd stuff i aint really tryin to talk about on here if you no what i mean it was wierd enough postin this thread

well the reason why we ask is because sometimes we meet people who like to get high and or look for a cheap alternative high even if they dont consider themselves druggies sometimes saying "not a druggie or junkie" is just an excuse you understand

if you feel you have periods of time where your mood is just shot and are depressed for a very long period of time or feel like you cant go out in public or it makes you shake just thinking aobut being around people, well its usually better to see a doctor, heck as some of the other members mentioned there are clinics that you can go to for assistance

there are over the counter items that people normally use for a sense of well being they are nothing major though , st johns worth, 5-htp, rhodax, blue lotus etc it might be a bit better to check a doc first you know just to be safe

[Get Big_07]

well the reason why we ask is because sometimes we meet people who like to get high and or look for a cheap alternative high even if they dont consider themselves druggies sometimes saying "not a druggie or junkie" is just an excuse you understand

if you feel you have periods of time where your mood is just shot and are depressed for a very long period of time or feel like you cant go out in public or it makes you shake just thinking aobut being around people, well its usually better to see a doctor, heck as some of the other members mentioned there are clinics that you can go to for assistance

there are over the counter items that people normally use for a sense of well being they are nothing major though , st johns worth, 5-htp, rhodax, blue lotus etc it might be a bit better to check a doc first you know just to be safe

yeah i was just officially taken off my parents health insurance so i figured id see if there was anything over the counter or maybe ill check one of the clinics cuz right now i cant afford to get insurance or pay that crap without insurance

[psych]

yeah i was just officially taken off my parents health insurance so i figured id see if there was anything over the counter or maybe ill check one of the clinics cuz right now i cant afford to get insurance or pay that crap without insurance

that sucks man good luck tho

[Get Big_07]

yeah thanks alot

[Alphy]

And whats the doctor going to do......give him a synthetic drug?

[quank]

you'll feel a little something off of 5-HTP, but i don't know the long term effects of taking this product.

[Elliptical Envy]

And whats the doctor going to do......give him a synthetic drug?

Better to go to a doctor than to ask random forum members questions about treating a serious illness.

[Alphy]

Better to go to a doctor than to ask random forum members questions about treating a serious illness.

I hope you mean "potentially" serious illness. I dont know anybody that hasnt been depressed at some point in their life.

[Elliptical Envy]

I hope you mean "potentially" serious illness. I dont know anybody that hasnt been depressed at some point in their life.

Depression can be serious if untreated. Everything can be "potentially" serious if you want to be technical.

[Younglifter16]

did you just start college or something? or am i totally off?

[Alphy]

Ehhh, im not even gonna get into it. I just personally feel that being drugged by your doc isnt always the best answer.

[bongd]

Depression can be serious if untreated. Everything can be "potentially" serious if you want to be technical.

Yeah, no use arguing over semantics and which prepositional phrases envy used here... it could be a problem if it's not attended to. Envy presented excellent advice - nip this in the bud before it blossoms into a nasty **** flower. Simple!

I had a **** storm of "emotional" problems stemmed from my childhood and blossoming during my teen years. I was fortunate enough to work my way out of things, but I was prescribed a few different antidepressants which actually escalated matters and made me disgustingly comfortable with my newfound suicidal tendencies.

Long story short, I dealt with my **** before it became a humongous **** smear... it may not turn into a big problem for you, and it could just be a little bit of blues... but what if you don't deal with your skeletons and they manifest into something a lot more aggressive. It could seriously interfere with your quality of life and it's much better to attend to these matters before they ARE a problem.

Sorry for the ****-analogies... just watched Trailer Park Boys on HBO... but anyway, I hate using the term "depression" and labeling symptoms, but whichever problems have been pestering you, it's better to deal with them as opposed to seeking out chemical assistance. I personally think that doctors are too quick to prescribe antidepressants to begin with, but these are matters that should be discussed with a professional first and foremost.

In my humble opinion, I think that dealing with these problems both by yourself and with support from friends and family would be a great option to begin exploring. When you become more familiar about your feelings and cognizant about your response to them, things become a lot more clear and it's easier to remain grounded. If you stumble around and leave problems unattended, it'll come back at you sooner or later and you may not have the integrity and perseverance to deal with them at the time. It can be tricky business and sort of a catch 22.

Nevertheless, I wish you the best of luck. Just make sure that you explore some sort of viable option. I discourage immediately seeking chemical assistance both due to my own personal experiences and research on the matter. Just stay focused, tie up loose ends and don't be afraid to take care of this. There is no shame whatsoever... people aren't typically "taught" these lessons, so keep an open mind and stay positive.

/motherly rant

[Elliptical Envy]

Ehhh, im not even gonna get into it. I just personally feel that being drugged by your doc isnt always the best answer.

I don't feel that being medicated by a doctor is always the best answer, but I do not feel that diagnosing yourself with an illness without checking with a doctor is wise. The OP never went to a doctor but he is asking for OTC anti-depressants. That really makes no sense to me at all.

[outbreak]

I don't feel that being medicated by a doctor is always the best answer, but I do not feel that diagnosing yourself with an illness without checking with a doctor is wise. The OP never went to a doctor but he is asking for OTC anti-depressants. That really makes no sense to me at all.

Yes I agree.

If you don't like the idea of being put on drugs get a referral to a psychologist not a psychiatrist, and explain that you would like to take avenues other than chemical treatments.

well the reason why we ask is because sometimes we meet people who like to get high and or look for a cheap alternative high even if they dont consider themselves druggies sometimes saying "not a druggie or junkie" is just an excuse you understand

Do you tell these people you see that most anti depressant medications (eg SSRIs) don't give you a "high".

[raidz]

Most of the advice in this thread is very good. Talk to your doctor, or goto a free clinic. I wouldn't try self-medicating for something like a possible depression as there are too many factors to put into place for you to figure out (thats why there are people specifically qualified for this kinda stuff). Good Luck

[Mr. Aries]

lookin' for medicine to overcome things everytime you feel down is a dangerous path.. However, if you are in fact diagnosed by a doctor, then by all means, use whatever he prescribes.. I understand that money might be an issue, but depression is such a potentially huge issue, I think you should save up whatever you have and go as soon as you can.