Depression and suicide

Xurtio · 02-01-2015, 12:09 PM

(barring physiologically atypical brains)

ladyislingering · 02-01-2015, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sequoioideae

Hey man, I know that feeling. I was there a few months ago, and I really regret saying and doing certain things. I like you a lot, even if I don't know your IRL name, but you seem to be down more than usual lately. Something happen recently?

I'm ok. When I feel ****ty I just feel really ****ty. Most of the time I'm just pretty lonely, which is weird because I'm always around people that are kind to me but I'm starting to feel like those people only care about me when it's convenient for them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Batlord

Just remember, in your darkest moments, when all hope seems lost, and everything in the world is just... wrong, that when you're in bed at night, and you turn over to see your partner next to you... that he isn't me.

You're welcome.

If he was you I would have made a point to kill myself ages ago.

~~John Wilkes Booth~~ · 02-01-2015, 08:01 PM

some guy i know from work used to have depression but they cured it with some meds. can't recall the name of the meds but he is the only depressed person i ever met who reported a positive result from taking meds to solve depression

Sequoioideae · 02-01-2015, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Wilkes Booth

some guy i know from work used to have depression but they cured it with some meds. can't recall the name of the meds but he is the only depressed person i ever met who reported a positive result from taking meds to solve depression

Taking medication only covers up some of it, makes it easier to deal with. I've had more problems dealing with my emotions on medication, or when I'm withdrawing from it.

~~John Wilkes Booth~~ · 02-01-2015, 08:32 PM

that's similar to what most people have told me. that or that the side effects aren't worth it. but maybe it's not the same for everyone and every medication. according to the guy in question, he had to try several different meds unsuccessfully and was being helped by professionals before they found the right chemical to help him. he said it had side effects at first but after a while they went away.

Pet_Sounds · 02-01-2015, 08:35 PM

My dad relied on anti-depressants for almost all of my life. Last year, he kicked them. The change in him was incredible. He's not quite as easy to live with, but he lost weight and became much more motivated. Might have had something to do with my parents splitting up as well.

~~John Wilkes Booth~~ · 02-01-2015, 08:36 PM

sounds similar to my dad and booze/drugs. except he gained weight cause he fell back on caffiene, nicotine and unhealthy food for his vices

Xurtio · 02-01-2015, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Wilkes Booth

that's similar to what most people have told me. that or that the side effects aren't worth it. but maybe it's not the same for everyone and every medication. according to the guy in question, he had to try several different meds unsuccessfully and was being helped by professionals before they found the right chemical to help him. he said it had side effects at first but after a while they went away.

It's this. Some meds can be taken with other meds that counter side-effects too. But yeah, basically the problem is that depression is an umbrella term for a lot of different pathological states and we don't understand them all well and people already have variations in physiology that makes finding a drug program harder. As you noted, drugs have to be tried on a case by case basis by the psychiatrist as they closely monitor the patient, until something (hopefully) works. Some people never find a drug program that works for them. But for others, it can be a quality-of-life saver.

ladyislingering · 02-13-2015, 12:18 AM

I'm ready to go now.

RoxyRollah · 02-13-2015, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladyislingering

I'm ready to go now.

To......Cancun?

View Poll Results: Is suicide cowardly?
Yes	39	20.74%
No	79	42.02%
Sometimes, depends on the circumstances (kids etc.)	70	37.23%
Voters: 188. You may not vote on this poll

02-01-2015, 12:09 PM	#661 (permalink)
Xurtio Brain Licker Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 1,083	(barring physiologically atypical brains) __________________ H̓̇̅̉yͤ͏mͬ͂ͧn͑̽̽̌ͪ̑͐͟o̴͊̈́͑̇m͛͌̓ͦ̑aͫ̽ͤ̇n̅̎͐̒ͫ͐c̆ͯͫ̋ ̔̃́eͯ͒rͬͬ̄҉

02-01-2015, 08:35 PM	#666 (permalink)
Pet_Sounds Remember the underscore Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The other side Posts: 2,488	My dad relied on anti-depressants for almost all of my life. Last year, he kicked them. The change in him was incredible. He's not quite as easy to live with, but he lost weight and became much more motivated. Might have had something to do with my parents splitting up as well. __________________ Everybody's dying just to get the disease

02-13-2015, 12:18 AM	#669 (permalink)
ladyislingering Maelian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 695	I'm ready to go now. __________________ You and I, We were born to die.

02-01-2015, 08:01 PM	#663 (permalink)
~~John Wilkes Booth~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 2,235	some guy i know from work used to have depression but they cured it with some meds. can't recall the name of the meds but he is the only depressed person i ever met who reported a positive result from taking meds to solve depression

02-01-2015, 08:32 PM	#665 (permalink)
~~John Wilkes Booth~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 2,235	that's similar to what most people have told me. that or that the side effects aren't worth it. but maybe it's not the same for everyone and every medication. according to the guy in question, he had to try several different meds unsuccessfully and was being helped by professionals before they found the right chemical to help him. he said it had side effects at first but after a while they went away.

02-01-2015, 08:36 PM	#667 (permalink)
~~John Wilkes Booth~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 2,235	sounds similar to my dad and booze/drugs. except he gained weight cause he fell back on caffiene, nicotine and unhealthy food for his vices