[SRS] Depression Discussion and Support Thread Part II

[Misanthrope123]

Depressed and balding checking in.....can barely get through the days.

[fbimostwanted1]

Brah, you're only 23, start changing your life around NOW! You have all the time in the world to make something of yourself.

I will say I have made progress the past 6 months in some ways. A very long way to go still

I'm more concerned about the swift change into this abyss. A month ago I was a completely different person. Now i think about the sudden death of my younger brother last year and don't feel anything. It's ****ed up. I've gotten to the gym but just seem to go through the motions without emotion, my strength and stamina are way down and it's disheartening.

I would actually welcome a regular depression. Those have always been temporary for me. But this just feels like I'm a vegetable, mentally and physically, and that I'll never feel like myself again.

I have a worry in the back of my mind about the d aspartic acid causing me some damage. It's such a minute chance, on all the forums online there seems to be a extremely small handful of people who experienced excitotoxicity. Knowing me though I'd be one of them.

[artDDP]

Another relationship deteriorated into nothing. It must be all my fault. I'm a repulsive person and no one could like or love me. Time to accept it and move on. I'm meant to go through life alone.

[PhlegmaticVibe]

Another relationship deteriorated into nothing. It must be all my fault. I'm a repulsive person and no one could like or love me. Time to accept it and move on. I'm meant to go through life alone.

Well, for one, there's nothing wrong with living life alone and doesn't make you repulsive for it. Nobody determines your self worth but you, my friend.

Also, being in your early 30s, you still have pleanty of time for a girl to come into your life. My father didn't get married until he was 39 to my mother. They've been together for 30 years.

In your sig you have an Arnold quote that is perfect for your situation. You don't have to give up, just continue to mold yourself into the best man you can be for others. Be that strength most men lack and be that solid rock of foundation for people.

It probably wasn't the right time, so learn from this situation and follow your ambitions/focus on your grind. Another woman will come along, better than the last. I'm sure of it.

You're a badass in your AVI, and I'm working towards that everyday. You'll bounce back brah. PM me if you have any personal stuff you want to get off your chest.

[JayEs90]

Another relationship deteriorated into nothing. It must be all my fault. I'm a repulsive person and no one could like or love me. Time to accept it and move on. I'm meant to go through life alone.

I know the feelings brah. it seems like every time I go through a break up they say almost the same thing "you're perfect" "you're an awesome guy" "you made me so happy, more than you will ever know" "its not you its me" "I need to work on myself" etc. then they always go and find someone better than me and it feelsbadman. if I really was perfect and did all that other stuff why would you leave me? I feel like you do where I'll always be alone and never get married or have kids (already getting pressure from my parents to find a girl and have kids)

[socrates07]

dad is a sociopath crew
lacks zero empathy for others
is an alcoholic
dude is just a maniac

today he wont let me borrow the car so I can go to a job interview. I have my own motorcycle but the radiator is busted and so now I have to risk riding through 97 degree heat through multiple traffic lights.

in b4 age: 27.... yeah unfortunately, I never had much of a shot in this life. "Family" is beyond poor and it's been a miserable attempt to climb out of this horrible situation

dads mom raised 2 utter spoiled maniacs, hell his brother is worse than he is.. oh and of course, 1 worthless sister who won't even acknowledge our existence ( probably for good reason, I've grown up with this guy so I can only imagine what it was like growing up with 2 of them )

literally won't let me take the car because apparently it ran dry of oil on one drive where I happened to be riding in it. Like I had any idea his 2002 nissan maxima, a car that should never have this issue in the first place, was going to do that.

but of course, I get the blame.

[bongowongo]

Does anyone else ever feel like they feel better at different times of the day? In the afternoons I usually always feel awful, and sometimes through the evening. Than late at night I just start to feel a lot better compared to any other time through the day.

I get this.


Afternoons, mornings, early evenings are usually when I feel the worse. I feel better at night. But yes, it's not always the case, some timings are better than others, but in general I just feel better at night.




Does anyone else have the trouble of looking attractive, but the minute you open your mouth or they find out who you are they get instantly turned off lol :\ . I swear that's me, I sometimes see women check me out on the street (no brag srs) and a couple girls in the gym who were kind of openly interested. Even a girl at work whom I find kind of attractive I had a feel that she found me attractive intially when I joined but because of my quiet demeanor, shyness and probably anxietyawkwardness, I'm sure she doesnt find me attractive at all anymore.

makes me feel like chit lol, because I'm clearly not good/confident enough, even though I like to think I have an alright personality and I'm kinda funny once I really get close/connect to a person.

[Statikflame]

I've been having a chitty week, feel myself slipping back into depression and anxiety that I've been successfully fighting off for the last few months. It happens slowly, my energy level drops, I start sleeping 12 hours a night, then my appetite starts to go, then the anxiety starts to hit when I think about my past and my future and pretty soon I just feel burned out, like I've got nothing left to give. I have no interest in going back on meds (was on lexapro and *****) so this is something I just have to deal with, but it gets exhausting feeling like I always have to literally fight away these feelings. I called out of work yesterday and spent almost the entire day in bed. I blamed it on my cold, but its not that bad, I'm just worn out.

I try really hard to stay positive, and it works for a while before I just run out of energy to keep trying. I start feeling like it doesn't matter how hard I work, or how much I try, something always sets me back and I have to start over. I try to tell myself that all the struggles and obstacles that I've faced and continue to face will make me a stronger person, that I'm becoming a better man in the face of adversity, and while a part of me knows this is true, I'm just really tired, and there is another part of me that just wants someone to take care of me for a change.

I know I'll get through this, like I always do, by not stopping. I have to push myself to go to the gym, I have to push myself to start eating again and doing the things that I know make me a happier person. I have to keep striving towards my goals, and take it one day at a time. I just needed an outlet since I don't feel like burdening my family with this again, they've been so happy with my progress and improvement, I don't want them to know I'm still dealing with this.

I'm a fighter, I won't give up and I will beat this... We can all make it brahs, just gotta persevere.

"If your determination is fixed, I do not counsel you to despair. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance." - Samuel Johnson

[socrates07]

I've been having a chitty week, feel myself slipping back into depression and anxiety that I've been successfully fighting off for the last few months. It happens slowly, my energy level drops, I start sleeping 12 hours a night, then my appetite starts to go, then the anxiety starts to hit when I think about my past and my future and pretty soon I just feel burned out, like I've got nothing left to give. I have no interest in going back on meds (was on lexapro and *****) so this is something I just have to deal with, but it gets exhausting feeling like I always have to literally fight away these feelings. I called out of work yesterday and spent almost the entire day in bed. I blamed it on my cold, but its not that bad, I'm just worn out.

I try really hard to stay positive, and it works for a while before I just run out of energy to keep trying. I start feeling like it doesn't matter how hard I work, or how much I try, something always sets me back and I have to start over. I try to tell myself that all the struggles and obstacles that I've faced and continue to face will make me a stronger person, that I'm becoming a better man in the face of adversity, and while a part of me knows this is true, I'm just really tired, and there is another part of me that just wants someone to take care of me for a change.

I know I'll get through this, like I always do, by not stopping. I have to push myself to go to the gym, I have to push myself to start eating again and doing the things that I know make me a happier person. I have to keep striving towards my goals, and take it one day at a time. I just needed an outlet since I don't feel like burdening my family with this again, they've been so happy with my progress and improvement, I don't want them to know I'm still dealing with this.

I'm a fighter, I won't give up and I will beat this... We can all make it brahs, just gotta persevere.

"If your determination is fixed, I do not counsel you to despair. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance." - Samuel Johnson

I always think back to two dark knight quotes from the batman movies

"what would you have me do alfred" .... "endure mr. wayne"

and

"the night is darkest before the dawn"

can't last forever, endure, push, roll with it

[PhlegmaticVibe]

I get this.


Afternoons, mornings, early evenings are usually when I feel the worse. I feel better at night. But yes, it's not always the case, some timings are better than others, but in general I just feel better at night.




Does anyone else have the trouble of looking attractive, but the minute you open your mouth or they find out who you are they get instantly turned off lol :\ . I swear that's me, I sometimes see women check me out on the street (no brag srs) and a couple girls in the gym who were kind of openly interested. Even a girl at work whom I find kind of attractive I had a feel that she found me attractive intially when I joined but because of my quiet demeanor, shyness and probably anxietyawkwardness, I'm sure she doesnt find me attractive at all anymore.

makes me feel like chit lol, because I'm clearly not good/confident enough, even though I like to think I have an alright personality and I'm kinda funny once I really get close/connect to a person.

Nah brah, far from the truth here. You are clearly good enough if girls are initially attracted, you just THINK you're not and it projects onto them.

See, women keep their attraction when you make them comfortable in your presence. Just be relaxed and treat them like human beings, man. It's probably not your personality at all. It's just that you're probably making her insecure. She probably thinks she isn't attractive enough, too. Remember, that people are constantly judging themselves and putting themselves down, even confident people sometimes. So, if you're quiet and reserved, maybe a little awkward... she feels she is causing that because she isn't pretty enough, or maybe she is doing something wrong.

Confident individuals, not arrogant, allow people to be themselves because you love yourself. They are like, well... if he can love himself, I can be myself, too. Not to mention, attractive guys usually are very calm with women, because they are used to talking to them.

Best thing to do is start approaching women and practice getting better at just talking to them like human beings, like you're talking to a bro at first. Then once you build comfort then you can escalate later. Its like anything you do in life, either it be lifting, studying, work... you gotta practice. It then becomes second nature and you realize that women are people, too--with their own insecurities and baggage.

You're gonna make it brah, just keep working on your social skills.

[CrazySerbian]

Psychologist appointment the 30th.

Too bad it's too late to get better. I wasted my life. Feels batman.

[bongowongo]

Nah brah, far from the truth here. You are clearly good enough if girls are initially attracted, you just THINK you're not and it projects onto them.

See, women keep their attraction when you make them comfortable in your presence. Just be relaxed and treat them like human beings, man. It's probably not your personality at all. It's just that you're probably making her insecure. She probably thinks she isn't attractive enough, too. Remember, that people are constantly judging themselves and putting themselves down, even confident people sometimes. So, if you're quiet and reserved, maybe a little awkward... she feels she is causing that because she isn't pretty enough, or maybe she is doing something wrong.

Confident individuals, not arrogant, allow people to be themselves because you love yourself. They are like, well... if he can love himself, I can be myself, too. Not to mention, attractive guys usually are very calm with women, because they are used to talking to them.

Best thing to do is start approaching women and practice getting better at just talking to them like human beings, like you're talking to a bro at first. Then once you build comfort then you can escalate later. Its like anything you do in life, either it be lifting, studying, work... you gotta practice. It then becomes second nature and you realize that women are people, too--with their own insecurities and baggage.

You're gonna make it brah, just keep working on your social skills.

Good advice brah and itll work but just not in my case srs. I have nothibg of value to offer... Fa, no friends, or social popularity nor am i making bank with a career, just a regular job that lets me support my lifestyle more or less and a boring personality goven how no one seems to find what i say funny or interesting unless its family... Theyre rhe only ones who pretty know the real me lol and i feel comfortable being myself aroubd them.

Even when i try to come out my shell it feels like i get shot down because i have no presence nomsayin.

[notbadnotbrad]

I have had an epiphany and I've found that if I focus on the past I get depressed because I start feeling nostalgic and sad but then if I think about the future I get depressed because I'm upset that I'm not the person I want to be. I now have a vision of the future but only focus on the present. I've also detached myself from social media and don't focus on what other people have and only worry about my own situation for the time being.

[Ricky_k]

Psychologist appointment the 30th.

Too bad it's too late to get better. I wasted my life. Feels batman.

Had my first at 27 and am getting better

[artDDP]

Well, for one, there's nothing wrong with living life alone and doesn't make you repulsive for it. Nobody determines your self worth but you, my friend.

Also, being in your early 30s, you still have pleanty of time for a girl to come into your life. My father didn't get married until he was 39 to my mother. They've been together for 30 years.

In your sig you have an Arnold quote that is perfect for your situation. You don't have to give up, just continue to mold yourself into the best man you can be for others. Be that strength most men lack and be that solid rock of foundation for people.

It probably wasn't the right time, so learn from this situation and follow your ambitions/focus on your grind. Another woman will come along, better than the last. I'm sure of it.

You're a badass in your AVI, and I'm working towards that everyday. You'll bounce back brah. PM me if you have any personal stuff you want to get off your chest.

I know the feelings brah. it seems like every time I go through a break up they say almost the same thing "you're perfect" "you're an awesome guy" "you made me so happy, more than you will ever know" "its not you its me" "I need to work on myself" etc. then they always go and find someone better than me and it feelsbadman. if I really was perfect and did all that other stuff why would you leave me? I feel like you do where I'll always be alone and never get married or have kids (already getting pressure from my parents to find a girl and have kids)

Thanks for the kind words, bros.

It's not just the lack of a relationship that gets me down. It's the lack of any real friendship.

I try and I try and I try to stay positive but it gets harder every day. I just keep thinking there has to be something really, truly wrong with me that no one wants to be around me. I know plenty of horrible people with plenty of friends.

[Ricky_k]

Good advice brah and itll work but just not in my case srs. I have nothibg of value to offer... Fa, no friends, or social popularity nor am i making bank with a career, just a regular job that lets me support my lifestyle more or less and a boring personality goven how no one seems to find what i say funny or interesting unless its family... Theyre rhe only ones who pretty know the real me lol and i feel comfortable being myself aroubd them.

Even when i try to come out my shell it feels like i get shot down because i have no presence nomsayin.

You're allowed to be honest about how you feel. We all are.

In my experience what I did was take a look at what I wanted to offer. Who I wanted to be - realistically. I won't be a model or bodybuilder. But I buy in the notion that we are all given different roles to play on the stage of life. Some of us just come without a script - we have to write our own.

One truth is that it's going to fu*king suck and require effort. Anyone with negative programming (hence being in this thread) will find comfort in what's known because it's what is easy. We all want our effort and expectations to match (even if they're sh*t) That's me too.

Trial and error. And a lot of error.

You're not the worst person in the world so don't treat yourself like one. Smile and show up. Anyone that gives you s*** is someone you don't want in your life.

There are people out there worth impressing. Also ones that relate to your story and will give you ideas for writing that script. Directly or through inspiration.

There is someone you can be. There is someone we can all be.

$0.02


ps - you might like my ebook in my sig. It goes into my discovery of my 'self'.

[bongowongo]

You're allowed to be honest about how you feel. We all are.

In my experience what I did was take a look at what I wanted to offer. Who I wanted to be - realistically. I won't be a model or bodybuilder. But I buy in the notion that we are all given different roles to play on the stage of life. Some of us just come without a script - we have to write our own.

One truth is that it's going to fu*king suck and require effort. Anyone with negative programming (hence being in this thread) will find comfort in what's known because it's what is easy. We all want our effort and expectations to match (even if they're sh*t) That's me too.

Trial and error. And a lot of error.

You're not the worst person in the world so don't treat yourself like one. Smile and show up. Anyone that gives you s*** is someone you don't want in your life.

There are people out there worth impressing. Also ones that relate to your story and will give you ideas for writing that script. Directly or through inspiration.

There is someone you can be. There is someone we can all be.

$0.02


ps - you might like my ebook in my sig. It goes into my discovery of my 'self'.

So in essence, you're just saying only I can change what's wrong in my life/me lol. Easier said than done hah .... I subscribed to your ebook, how do I read it online, there doesnt seem to be a link to the book.

[TheJimmyRustler]

Would you guys recommend asking my doctor anti-depressants or anti-anxiety meds? Not even sure if the latter exist or it's all just anti-depressants, but whatever the case may be I'm ready for them. I'm stuck in this apathetic existence where I plan to do things to improve my life (get decent clothes so I'll be comfortable being in public/social settings, work towards getting a job or learning to drive, planning to lift/go running and see a physiotherapist) but some reason I just find myself not doing them. It's not a case of not wanting it, it's almost a case of not caring, or just....I dunno. Intense apathy. I've even started thinking about suicide in everyday situations where I'm not in the throes of misery, it's just a case of thinking "well, I've graduated now but I live an unfufilling life. If things don't improve soon may as well just book a train ticket and hop off the platform" etc.

Ideally something that not only eliminates my anxiety (on some days it seems minor, on other days I'm anxious just to leave the house and go for a run) but removes this apathy and gives me some kind of "spark" or rush of vitality to enable me to actually get out there and live a life. Sounds like anti-depressants are the things I need but I figure some of you may feel otherwise. Any thoughts? Thanks.

I have had an epiphany and I've found that if I focus on the past I get depressed because I start feeling nostalgic and sad but then if I think about the future I get depressed because I'm upset that I'm not the person I want to be. I now have a vision of the future but only focus on the present. I've also detached myself from social media and don't focus on what other people have and only worry about my own situation for the time being.

The truth is real. I find myself thinking back to the past a lot especially now that I'm coming close to my graduation (July 8th) and have no direction/plan/ambition/idea of where to go. I find myself laying awake at night thinking "just take me back to 2001/2/3/4/etc when I was still happy. Take me back to before I became shy and a loser so I can get into sports, learn music, go outside and talk to girls." Pretty sad for a 22 year old to fantasise about that every day but it happens. As for the future I honestly don't think about it much mainly because I just can't see myself having one. Can't think of where I'll be or what I'll be doing etc, legit can not visualise the future.

Good advice brah and itll work but just not in my case srs. I have nothibg of value to offer... Fa, no friends, or social popularity nor am i making bank with a career, just a regular job that lets me support my lifestyle more or less and a boring personality goven how no one seems to find what i say funny or interesting unless its family... Theyre rhe only ones who pretty know the real me lol and i feel comfortable being myself aroubd them.

Even when i try to come out my shell it feels like i get shot down because i have no presence nomsayin.

I just graduated uni - 4 years without getting laid, brah. The best years of my life are now behind me and I wasted them because I was too scared to be around people/didn't know what to do or say around them (srs). Made no actual friends in this time, just a few acquaintances. When it comes to losing at life and feeling like you've no social value or worth, I am the king of those feels, brah.

[AppsBrah]

Would you guys recommend asking my doctor anti-depressants or anti-anxiety meds? Not even sure if the latter exist or it's all just anti-depressants, but whatever the case may be I'm ready for them. I'm stuck in this apathetic existence where I plan to do things to improve my life (get decent clothes so I'll be comfortable being in public/social settings, work towards getting a job or learning to drive, planning to lift/go running and see a physiotherapist) but some reason I just find myself not doing them. It's not a case of not wanting it, it's almost a case of not caring, or just....I dunno. Intense apathy. I've even started thinking about suicide in everyday situations where I'm not in the throes of misery, it's just a case of thinking "well, I've graduated now but I live an unfufilling life. If things don't improve soon may as well just book a train ticket and hop off the platform" etc.

There's no legit research that indicates AD's work compared to placebo groups. There is however decent evidence that some of them increase suicide risk. Anti anxiety meds work (benzo's), but are addictive when used longer than a few weeks, and withdrawal = hell.

Cliffs: find a therapist/psychologist. There is no magic pill.

[TheJimmyRustler]

There's no legit research that indicates AD's work compared to placebo groups. There is however decent evidence that some of them increase suicide risk. Anti anxiety meds work (benzo's), but are addictive when used longer than a few weeks, and withdrawal = hell.

Cliffs: find a therapist/psychologist. There is no magic pill.

I've gone down the therapist and counsellor route, made no long term changes. Basically as soon as I was out of the office/the courses were done it was just a downhill slide again. I don't care if it's a placebo or an actual effect of the drugs, if there are pills that can get rid of my apathy/give me the spark to get out there and start improving my life I wants em. A friend of mine suffers from pretty extreme depression, he's on meds for it and says that life is indescribably better with them. I want to know that feel, man.

[Arnej]

I think being alone is tough on my parents just as much as me. I know it must be hard for them to presume that I will be a loner forever I'm sure that's not the son they imagined or wanted. Trying to convince myself of perpetual loneliness is tough and gets boring very quickly but that's my reality. Gotta do what we gotta do

[Dan101]

I have a prescription for Zoloft, but haven't touched a single pill as all I seem to read is negatives. I had my first CBT session this past Thursday. No actual therapy as the first time is just opening up to the therapist about my problems. Next session is next week, I will put in my 100% to the therapy.

Depression is cruel and strikes when it wants without reason. I too though am starting to recognise when I am going into a dark episode. I feel progressively worse for about 3 days (no confidence, no drive, think very negatively about every situation) then bam totally not functional for a day or two, then I get somewhat better. I am wondering if next time I can derail the episode. Maybe as soon as I start to feel myself slipping I'll take the day off work, hit the gym hard, sauna, cold shower, go to the city and feel the energy, go for a long walk, talk to friends and family.

[PhlegmaticVibe]

Just a heads up guys, you can't talk about prescription drugs on the forums. Try to keep that stuff in pms, because it can lead to this thread being removed.

[PhlegmaticVibe]

Thanks for the kind words, bros.

It's not just the lack of a relationship that gets me down. It's the lack of any real friendship.

I try and I try and I try to stay positive but it gets harder every day. I just keep thinking there has to be something really, truly wrong with me that no one wants to be around me. I know plenty of horrible people with plenty of friends.

Good advice brah and itll work but just not in my case srs. I have nothibg of value to offer... Fa, no friends, or social popularity nor am i making bank with a career, just a regular job that lets me support my lifestyle more or less and a boring personality goven how no one seems to find what i say funny or interesting unless its family... Theyre rhe only ones who pretty know the real me lol and i feel comfortable being myself aroubd them.

Even when i try to come out my shell it feels like i get shot down because i have no presence nomsayin.

I think being alone is tough on my parents just as much as me. I know it must be hard for them to presume that I will be a loner forever I'm sure that's not the son they imagined or wanted. Trying to convince myself of perpetual loneliness is tough and gets boring very quickly but that's my reality. Gotta do what we gotta do

I am going to take an earlier post I did on this forum, but edit a little for you guys:

I am going try to help the posters with ex anxiety or loneliness gain a new perspective here. I personally do not believe in the concept of "the one" or attaching myself to others anymore but I will try to empathize by giving out advice on how to break that habit.

First, about females:

Now, before you met this girl, you lived your existence and met new people everyday. Things flowed in and out like water, with the occasional pitfalls the universe throws at you, I assume. You've probably met girls before her and it didn't really work out, but you moved on.

Yet, you meet this woman who you feel is a unicorn, so to speak. Everything becomes different and life has a new look because of it. You get this rush of excitement. The chemical reactions in your brain tell you, she is the answer! She will complete me!

No, she won't. You can only complete yourself. And, until you love yourself fully, then what other people say here will not fully register to you. See, if you had ambition towards life in other areas and valued your well being, you would not limit or put yourself down due to this situation. You would understand that sometimes life has people come in and out of it to teach a lesson, amplify excitement momentarily, etc. There might even be an occasion where they stay for a long period of time, or rarely for the rest of your life. You are attached to the fantasy of it, instead of the reality, my friends.

Think of it like this, if your life was fine before you met her and things do not work out, how is it so hard to believe that another "unicorn" will not come later into your life? If it is meant to be, it should flow like water, nothing should be forced. Just go out there and meet other girls and I think you will be surprised on the potential possibilities that are out there. Good luck, and most importantly... love yourself first. After you accomplish that, then the love you give will never require reciprocation.

To the others who are dealing with a different reason for depression/loneliness:

As a man who dealt with depression and lack of self-worth for many years, being 400 pounds in the past and attempting suicide. Let me tell you all, you're worth it. Go out there an try new things like: surfing, playing the guitar, traveling, ect. Things slowly will get better, but they will. You will look back and laugh at yourself eventually. I also got into meditation/Tai Chi to help clear my mind and understand things better. Martial arts also helps give you something to work towards that allows you to feel like you have a purpose.

You need to find your passion first, something that will motivate you through your days OVER other peoples' approval/validation. Wanting to be accepted by others is a perpetual cycle of loneliness because you never truly appreciate the moment. YOU HAVE TO LOVE YOURSELF. The only way to do that is what I wrote before, find a passion... do good for others without wanting something in return... be a beacon of positive energy and people will be around you. That is where you will start making friends, get a social circle, and find love.

How do you expect to get that perfect job without experience? How do you expect to get that girl if you don't love yourself? How do you expect to make true friends, if you are not true to yourself? I asked myself these things.

I had no friends, no lovers, played WoW/League of Legends by myself for years and wondered why nobody liked me, put myself down constantly. It wasn't because I was "ugly", fat(well, maybe this a bit... the gym helped me get rid of this), or not worth it. It was because I FELT I wasn't worth it. Why? Because I thought how other people treated me determined my value(it doesn't) and it made me lose motivation on what my value truly is in life. I projected my negative energy upon them and they felt it.

What you put into life determines value. People will always remember how you made them feel, but true happiness is being content with how you help others and what you put into your blessed existence. People will come and go, but some will eventually stick around because of what you bring into their life or how you make them feel. It will not be forced, though. They will want to stick around because you are driven towards making the world a better place and following your passions.

PM me if you need anybody to talk to and advice to fight it.

You're all worth it. Remember that!

[UnhappyBrah]

I'm strongly thinking of getting back on the Zoloft, worked wonders for me last time round, but it made me gain weight

I lost 20 pounds recently.

Has anyone got experience with maintaining their weight on this med?

I've had strong anxiety/depression for like 7 years now.

I assume it's the appetite/metabolism that gets messed up? How hard is it to maintain weight on SSRI's?

[PhlegmaticVibe]

I'm strongly thinking of getting back on the Zoloft, worked wonders for me last time round, but it made me gain weight

I lost 20 pounds recently.

Has anyone got experience with maintaining their weight on this med?

I've had strong anxiety/depression for like 7 years now.

I assume it's the appetite/metabolism that gets messed up? How hard is it to maintain weight on SSRI's?

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Keep that stuff in pms, please. A lot of positive stuff in this thread, and the last thing we want is it to be removed.

[UnhappyBrah]

Just a reminder or caution, via forum rules:

Discussion of or references to illegal, banned, or controlled substances (United States laws apply). This includes but is not limited to: steroids, FDA banned substances, pro-hormones, illegal drugs, and prescription drugs. If it isn’t a product currently sold on Bodybuilding.com take caution in discussing it.

Keep that stuff in pms, please. A lot of positive stuff in this thread, and the last thing we want is it to be removed.

Oh, my bad. Didn't know. Strange rule.

[YMCATeen]

I really want to spill everything on here, but then I just think the point of it. I wish that typing it on here would make me more hopeful, but really I'm just toying with myself.

[TheSeriousOne92]

Hey guys, have bipolar used to take meds and see therapist but stopped all that a few years ago and been doing great things looked well but lately a lot of stress has threw me into a depression episode and was wondering how other bros handle these feelings but without any medication?

[PhlegmaticVibe]

I really want to spill everything on here, but then I just think the point of it. I wish that typing it on here would make me more hopeful, but really I'm just toying with myself.

You can pm me brah if you want to vent. Sometimes it's just good to unleash sadness to embrace joy.