Your depression treatment

[MrShowerHead]

Listen to music. That's pretty much all I do.
I really don't have anyone to talk to when I'm depressed. Not my friends, nor my family.

 

[Betancore]

Realise I have exams tomorrow and die.

You're not alone. I have exams tomorrow too. Not really up to dying though. I'll save that for after the exams.

I tend to make things worse for myself when I'm depressed, so I usually listen to Pink Floyd in the dark. But yeah, what I try to do is force myself to methodically take my medication and then find someone to talk to. It either knocks me out or makes me see smiley faces. Well, not really. It just sort of calms me down. And turns me into a zombie, occasionally.

 

[Sonic Doctor]

Hmm, well. I'm always battling with depression. My main problem is that the world moves to fast, there aren't enough people out there that want to float lazily and peacefully down the river of life. It's always, go go go, this has to be done now, we can't wait to do this. So many people are ruined by that way of living, they don't get to think things through.

Another problem, is finding work. Employers have really been struck stupid these days. They ask for impossible qualifications, where only one person in maybe a million actually fits the description. I also believe there is no such thing as an entry level position anymore. Every such job I see that is suppose to be entry level, and the employer claims it is, the then put stupid things in the requirements like, needs 2 years of experience in this area. It makes me want to slap them and tell them that it isn't an entry level position if you have to have experience. Lastly there is also the horrible problem of "connections" running rampant. There are way too many people that are getting jobs because they know somebody.


Okay now more on topic:

How do I deal with depression? I play games and watch my favorite tv shows to escape my depression. I also escape by coming to The Escapist. There is one more thing I do, but it doesn't need to be discussed in detail. I'll just say it gives me a nice boost of endorphins, which mellow me out and makes me feel warm all over.

 

[MarcFirewing]

Blare music, lay down in my room and stare at the ceiling. Sigh, let my eyes close and think about how worthless I am. Then let the proper thoughts flow in on how this is just another day and that I'll get through it, and tomorrow will be a new day and hopefully better.

 

[Rainforce]

hm, interesting ideas here.
I was chronic depressive some time ago, and my psychologist tried all kinds of antidepressants, all without any notable influence on the problem (although changes in bloodpressure, etc occured).
So I just gave up on that and stopped my medication abruptly. still depressive.
One day later I epxerienced first detox problems, that got worse over the next days and lastet another 10 to 15 (god, was that FUN).

anyways. AFTER that I no longer had the tendency to be depressed and everything was fine.
so much for successful treatment >_>

 

[Whitenail]

For genuine "every day is a struggle not to break down in tears" periods of depression there have only been a few instances of that in my life, all with long and hard to explain back-stories which would probably just have me upset to type. With them I found it was a combo of time, calming down and talking to family, teachers and counsellors.

For when I'm feeling just plain down in the dumps I've found that gaming or listening to some incredibly epic music (uh...Ecstasy of gold, the Morricone version) has helped, not to mention humour and being with others.

 

[Steppin Razor]

I ignore it and go about my life as usual. It takes effort because I really have to force myself to carry on as normal, and I'm pretty sure that pushing it all aside really isn't good for me, but I absolutely despise talking about my issues with people, so it's the only way I can really deal with it.

If it's so bad that I really can't go on as normal I lock myself up in my room while listening to music/watching anime and just wait for it to pass. And I sure as hell stay away from people in real life and places like this, because if it has hit that bad my temper is going to be stretched damn thin and I'd be liable to explode at the slightest annoyance.

 

[Mcupobob]

Pot and cigarettes, seriously do not get depressed anymore since I picked up those habits. Sure I'll die sooner than the rest of you, but I'll die happy.

After a long day I can sit out on my back porch stare out into the vineyard and just think life through. Then before dinner have a bowl, and eat the most amazing dinner of my life and pass out into a deep coma like sleep waking up bright and early with the whole world right.

Sometimes if its bad I'll start writing.

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[OldAccount]

Music. Doesn't matter if it's angry or upbeat as long as it's good and ear damagingly loud.

Also wallowing in self pity...I don't know if that last one helps, in fact it probably makes it worse but regardless I do it anyway.

Edit: Also, There is always good ol' cannabis if thats your thing. Just don't let it be a crutch.

 

[Astoria]

When I'm sad I stop being sad and be awesome insted. Couldn't help myself

When I'm just down I usually listen to music or watch a movie but when I'm actually depressed I just curl up in bed for hours and do nothing. The mood eventually goes away.

 

[Sonic Doctor]

Sertraline (Zoloft) - 200mg/d
Trazadone (Desyrel) - 50mg/d
Clonazepam (Klonopin) - 4mg/d
Vitamin D - 2000ug/d

Currently; effective combination.

Been a psychiatric patient for over a decade. Used to be on, at various points / in different combinations:

- Quetiapine (Seroquel)
- Rispiridone (Respiridal)
- Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Paroxetine (Paxil)
- Venlafaxine (Effexor)
- Diazepam (Valium)
- Lorazepam (Ativan)
- Neurontin (Gabapentin)
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

I use to take Paxil, but then I switched to Lexapro, then I just stop taking my medicine all together. The Lexapro did help a little with my social anxiety disorder, but it had a side-effect that I just couldn't stand. When I was on it, I always felt that part of me was floating behind me, that the person doing the things I was doing when on it, wasn't me.

I'll be happy when they create a drug that helps, but doesn't make me feel different.

For the people that don't know what social anxiety disorder is:

Interacting with people face to face, even talking on the phone, scares the fuck out of me. Once I'm friends with and familiar with a person, I feel fine around them.

I do think the medicine did partly make some fears less worse. I hate going to get groceries at Wal-Mart alone, but I do do it now. Though I do have to say, no matter how big the store, it always seems like it is still too small for how many people are in it. Also, people need to learn how to speed shop, they take too much time. I can get through shopping for groceries in about 15 minutes maybe a little more, but it would be less if people would just move. My strategy is, which I think more people should follow, grab and go. I tried so many different brands of the same kind of food to know that there isn't a difference. There is no difference between Eggo Waffles and Great Value Waffles, you are really just paying more for Eggo because of the name.

Sorry got off track. But yeah, medicine works, but drug companies really need to work on how it makes people feel, beyond helping with the problem it was made for.

 

[Mistermixmaster]

Alcohol (preferably Whiskey) and gaming/anime works for me. Takes my mind off reality and allows me to relax.

 

[Spawny0908]

Red Dead Redemption+ unlimited ammo and invincibility cheat+ a shit load of weapons+ Blackwater= Instant relief...

 

[ultimateownage]

I kill people.

 

[Toranilor]

I get existential and laugh. I think it's fun to picture myself as the tragic hero of my own epic tale. Alternately, listen to off-beat yet happy songs (such as the Killers) and dance awkwardly.

 

[thenumberthirteen]

Watch my favourite tv shows. Firefly always cheers me up. Futurama is good too as long as you don't watch the one with Fry's dog. Watching that while depressed could be fatal.

 

[Nanaki316]

As a few have pointed out there's a difference between feeling down and actually being depressed.
I'm the latter, so I make sure I've taken my pills and I play a game that is low maintenance and can relax me, like The Sims or something.

 

[Orthon]

I'm surprised nobody posted this yet:

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EDIT: Goddamn it, I got ninjad, curse my slow typing speed! ;<

But yeah, as for personal remedies against depression, I don't have anything in particular that makes me feel better, because depression is hardly ever an issue for me.
What I'd probably do is to do what I usually do anyway; play games, watch movies, listen to music, etc.

 

[mayney93]

i do maths; then eat, then do science; then game; then sleep, <- repeat process till feelings go away, also listen to radio 2 at the same time