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Kick Depression's Ass!
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 RE: Kick Depression's Ass!
March 28, 2014 at 1:10 pm
(This post was last modified: March 28, 2014 at 1:12 pm by Psykhronic.)
@TC
Yeah, that's what happens when only the dopamine aspect of psychosis is somewhat understood and therefore treated.  (March 28, 2014 at 12:59 pm)Psykhronic Wrote: They help with emotions, for instance the manic part of bipolar can be treated with antipsychotics. People with depression are sometimes put on antipsychotics because, for whatever reason, they can enhance the effects of antidepressants (SOME antipsychotics do this - you probably have seen those commercials for Abilify). In any case though, another side effect of antipsychotics, and this is the big influence on depression for me, is a flat affect. Very few emotions. This includes the feelings of depression. Zoloft keeps my emotions from flattening as well as preventing any depression from occurring in the process. I should also note - perphenazine does not make me tired at all. And some use antipsychotica in order to manage anxiety levels and social phobia. With the right depression meds, it's quite the cocktail. When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura
I barely even remember what anxiety feels like anymore. Praise Perphenazine!
Also, to be honest the hardest thing about battling depression is changing all the cognitive thinking, coping mechanisms, habits (procrastination, lazy, you name it). I have ADHD, (possible)(GAD) and chronic Depression, I went nearly 8 years undiagnosed. So that is my opinion is the hardest battle.
![[Image: grumpy-cat-and-jesus-meme-died-for-sins.jpg]](https://images.weserv.nl/?url=1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-_GaCN-f8ZFo%2FUNfmimTyf4I%2FAAAAAAAANmk%2FoakT_wL319U%2Fs1600%2Fgrumpy-cat-and-jesus-meme-died-for-sins.jpg) I would be a televangelist....but I have too much of a soul.  RE: Kick Depression's Ass!
March 28, 2014 at 1:21 pm
(This post was last modified: March 28, 2014 at 1:30 pm by My imaginary friend is GOD.)
Hmm... depression has been something I have been struggling with all my life...
In general, depression has been less and less a problem for me... Before I was as SEVERELY depressed as I have been for like a year, depression was not really a problem for me except for on some days I felt like SHIT. The depression drugs I am on are hmm... Welbutrin 300 mg... Maybe Lexapro 30 mg... For SOME FUCKING REASON Neudexta,,, Neudexta is a thing that is supposed to stop LAUGHING OR SOBBING WILDLY... never happens to me... somehow my psychiatrist thinks Neudexta is helping with my depression... *SIGH*  RE: Kick Depression's Ass!
March 28, 2014 at 1:21 pm
(This post was last modified: March 28, 2014 at 1:22 pm by KUSA.)
I gave you some ideas in a different thread you had about levels of happiness. It applies to this as well.
In a nutshell it is all about self discipline and control. People seem to think that they can't control how they feel but it's simply not true. Being depressed or having anxiety is actually a choice. Now I'm not saying that a traumatic event won't get you down but that is temporary as all things pass. What I am talking about is general depression or anxiety. If you feel it all or most of the time it is because you chose to. That really sounds kinda harsh to say but it's true. I know you are saying well my brain has a chemical imbalance and I can't help it. Guess what, the brain can be rewired and you are the only one that can do it. It doesn't happen overnight and it starts with rejecting the bad feelings. If you are depressed don't act like you are just reject it and get involved in something productive. The only people that are incapable of rewiring their brain are those with very low Iqs. They can't help it. If you have average or better intelligence then you can use your intellect to change and grow. Always be in control of your emotions not the other way around.
I hate the med process. I am taking 300 MG of Wellbutrin (generic), .5mg of Klonopin, and 15mg Concerta.
I would be a televangelist....but I have too much of a soul.
Would self discipline and control have stopped my psychosis? When things get to the point of being a disorder, they are not in a person's control.
MicahArmstrong
Newbie  Religious Views: I believe in the intellectualism of human beings and the ability to be compassionate to all living beings. I do not hold a belief in God. Very often we try to understand something we have never seen, when we still do not even understand what we do see.
As for me, a former drug addict, my body does indeed have a problem producing enough Dopamine (thus, I deal with much depression). I tried a natural supplement called L-Dopa (from the Dopa Bean) by Solaray, and it's done wonders for me! The depression has lessened a bit every day. I think a lot of folks have difficulty producing Dopamine, especially in a world where we rely so often upon external sources for producing our happiness and "feelings". Plus, always a good read of a book on astronomy helps as well; seeing how small we are, yet how we are a part of something so very big feels pretty great most days.
 RE: Kick Depression's Ass!
March 28, 2014 at 1:28 pm
(This post was last modified: March 28, 2014 at 1:29 pm by Phatt Matt s.)
(March 28, 2014 at 1:23 pm)bladevalant546 Wrote: I hate the med process. I am taking 300 MG of Wellbutrin (generic), .5mg of Klonopin, and 15mg Concerta. Kolonopin is the cockknocking motherfucking Shit! Damn I wish I could be back on it. It is so much fun to drink while on it...even though you aren't suppose to. (March 28, 2014 at 1:26 pm)MicahArmstrong Wrote: As for me, a former drug addict, my body does indeed have a problem producing enough Dopamine (thus, I deal with much depression). I tried a natural supplement called L-Dopa (from the Dopa Bean) by Solaray, and it's done wonders for me! The depression has lessened a bit every day. I think a lot of folks have difficulty producing Dopamine, especially in a world where we rely so often upon external sources for producing our happiness and "feelings". Plus, always a good read of a book on astronomy helps as well; seeing how small we are, yet how we are a part of something so very big feels pretty great most days. Hey welcome to Atheist forums! 
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