Rational would be like the philosopher Satre who was convinced that life is meaningless. — Samuel Lacrampe
If emotional, then I may be able to provide a few solutions based on experience with my own depressions, which I have for the most part defeated. — Samuel Lacrampe
Fascinating. I take Aleve semi-daily. — Question
What kind of pain are you taking Aleve (naproxen) for? Aleve, Tylenol, and Advil (Ibuprofen) are all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID); NSAIDs work on a chemical level. They block the effects of special enzymes -- specifically Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes. These enzymes play a key role in making prostaglandins. By blocking the Cox enzymes, NSAIDs stop your body from making as many prostaglandins. This means less swelling and less pain. — Web MD
If no, then there is another solution I can offer, but will wait for the answer before giving more details on that one. — Samuel Lacrampe
Do you find the idea of suicide somewhat attractive? — Bitter Crank
How large a dose are you taking? Some people have had significant side effects from NSAIDs involving blood pressure, kidney function, heart function, digestive tract irritation, and so on. The side effects seem to be dose-related--the higher the dose, the more likely the side effects. — Bitter Crank
Hope so too, just that the depression always seems to loom there besides the other stuff.Hope brighter thoughts occur to you soon. — Bitter Crank
You've seen a psychiatrist about depression? Personally, I'd consider persistent suicidal thinking (even without planning) a serious symptom if it were myself. I know that many people have their doubts about anti depressant medication -- as well they should, because any given Rx might not work for any given individual. Just because Zoloft doesn't help, doesn't mean Effexor won't, and just because neither Zoloft and Effexor didn't work, doesn't mean that Seroquel or Cymbalta won't. — Bitter Crank
The depression comes in waves. The most profound aspect that bothers me is a lack of desire or will to do things in my best interest. It's a rather Buddhist type of depression if you care for a laugh, just without the compassion part. I'll be frank, I have a more sinister condition (hate the use of 'disorder') that has negative symptoms that are very hard to target and deal with. I've tried amphetamines in the past, and hence the source of my drug habit (never abused, smoked, plugged, snorted, or IV'd). Rather the habit was fostered as a psychological dependence in terms of using the go pills to get motivated and working. It has worked in the past; but, those Schedule I or II drugs are scheduled for a reason. Ehh, to be honest, I don't think I would have gotten into a UC school if it weren't for Adderall, it's just that potent of a drug. Military physicians were told to give soldiers during WWII amphetamines because it didn't cause them to perform any better; but, believe that they were performing better and be more willing to pull the trigger when needed. Stalin supposedly resorted to alcohol to treat general malaise.Major depression is a bigger deal than minor depression, especially if minor depression is rooted in practical solvable problems. CBT alone might work for minor depression; it seems to me that major depression needs more. — Bitter Crank
I've whined and complained in the past here and over at the old PF about living with mummy, working, etc. I've kind of passed that hump and gotten used to being company to a person that truly loves you. It was growing pains. I have doodled with the idea of changing environments and going to some European country; but, working as a janitor or such doesn't appeal me since I still have the door open to go back to UC and complete that degree. It's just that I don't see how I'll get the job done (and I know it needs to be done) if I keep on feeling this way while the clock is ticking mercilessly away. A rather pathetic situation to be in not beliving in yourself. Low self-esteem factors in; but, I'm not a fan of the esteem movement. People have had it harder and gotten through worse and came out on top despite such circumstances. I just suffer from a lack of... whatever - to want to get the job done. Getting off the numbing pills and stuff seem to me to be the right direction forward. I mean, if ya can't feel anything then you're kinda incapacitated by default.I've put up with depression for a long time -- 30 years. Some of the drugs we tried did not help much. There were many years where I just wasn't functioning well. For the last 7 years I've felt pretty good, and part of that was a change in life circumstances. Sometimes those can be engineered, and sometimes not. — Bitter Crank
How do you deal with your 'monster'? Have any of you defeated it? — Question
Picture this bleak lake where a giant sea monster resides. In this lake, the monster, which looks most like a giant octopus resides. I figured out a way to defeat this monster octopus. I can't fight with it because it is too strong. The only way to defeat it is to wait for the water from the lake to evaporate until the sea monster can't thrive on anything anymore. This can take a long time; but, I don't see how else to beat it. You might be laughing at this point; but, I trust what my dreams tell me, and this is something that stuck.
How do you deal with your 'monster'? Have any of you defeated it? — Question
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