Depression

[CanaBliss]

Does anyone else on here suffer from some form of depression? Do anti-depressants even work?

[RIP ODB]

Yeah depression got the best of me after one of my buddies was killed... Anti-depressants do work, that's why they're so popular. But you gotta find the right ones that work for you personally.

Depression is a bitch man, hopefully you get through it.

[mysteria]

I'm on Prozac, that helps. But sometimes it randomly doesn't. That's just me though. I'd prefer to just handle it on my own with an alternate method. Pills bug me.

[kyle]

You don't need anti-depressants. You just got to suck it up and deal with it, anti-depressants and shit like that are just like crack without the intense high. Don't let drugs be your crutch. And good luck bro.

[markrenton]

doesn't weed help?

[slipknotpsycho]

i have depression...manic depression/bi-polar with a long list of other mental illnesses..... and yes weed works for depression..... i've used it to take away the depression and it's documented that the ancient chinese used it for depression among other things..

[larry]

If its all in your head anti-depressants might help but at the same
time they may make you sick and will make you sick over a period
of using them for months at a time.

If you are under real stress(this is why most people get depressed)
Then i think weed might help a bit more than anti-depressants.

There is different kinds of depression.

If you are under real stress anti-depressants can make you more depressed
and/or suicidal. Plus they can cost alot of money and for those people
that are deppresed because your broke all the time i dont think
you would want to pay $90 a month for some week pills that
will have a good chance of making you worse.

[larry]

Why dont you use vitamins to make you more healthy

There is something called "SAM-e"

This is a dietary supplement and it works
better than prescription drugs
for depression.

Has anyone used this stuff?

[CanaBliss]

Of course weed has helped me but my mom is like well that shouldn't be the answer and she can't think of one reason why (haha). Well I'm going to go see a psychiatrist tomorrow morning mayb get prescribed on pills or sumthing.

[markrenton]

exercise is the answer. but exercise sucks. weed is easier :)

[Nullific]

Teens on anti-depressants have about a 180% greater chace having suicidal tendencies.
http://www.newstarget.com/002082.html
SSRI medications such as Prozac may also precipitate symptoms of psychosis and increase violent behavior.
If you call say that is them working, go ahead and take them.
Personally, I wouldn't let a psychiatrist force pills down my throat. They hand away antidepressant and ADD medications like candy, pharmacuetical companies often give doctors 'gifts'.

[CanaBliss]

Man that shits fucked up lol. that's interesting.

[XxInTheAirxX]

i am and i used to be on meds for it but i hated myself on them, i was like a total zombie, i wasnt myself so i made the choice to not take them anymore.they are good for most ppl just not me. but if you are depressed you should go see a doc and see what he/she suggests.

[s2headhunter]

yeah iwas about to say that exact damn thing nullific said..i know that i dont have depression so i dont know what its like to be in your shoes but i heard that they make people wanna end there life even more..or something like that and man im sorry that your depressed......just think of homer simpson and that should make u laugh...

[larry]

or barney from the simpsons is such an idiot

[Dick Justice]

Weed is my friend in any rough patches. I've never been forced to take pills, but I've been to a shrink. Even my shrink agrees: "Cannabis is the best medicine."

[Nullific]

I've never been on them, I have had friends prescribed Prozac, Lexapro and other SSRIs. One of them had a very bad reaction to Prozac resulting in a complete mental breakdown.

[amsterdam]

forget anti-depressents,they do more harm than good.im with nullific on this one

[CanaBliss]

Alright guys, I'll ask him tomorrow about all this and show him the site. I'll report what he has to say.

[swoopgrlz]

yes they do. i'm on two types right now. i'm feelin pretty good. :D

[larry]

Let us know how you feel 3 months from now after
you take like 400 pills.LOL

You will turn into barney from the simpsons.LOL

[larry]

Ask your doctor about SAM-e dietary supplement.

This will work as good as any anti-depressants.

Plus you wont get stupid and turn into barney from the simpsons.LOL

[socks]

I took antidepressants for some time a few years bk. For myself, they messed me up even more than i already was. Now i keep to natural supplements, St Johns Wart is good for depression and valerian is good for anxiety, they work very well for me.
Healthy body = healthy mind is also something i swear by. Eating the right foods and getting good exercise are key.
I'm still suffering with depression amongst many other mental health problems but i'm determined to get where i want and need to be without popping those nasty pills full of shite. Its always my advice to visit your doctor and follow his advise, so long as you are happy to. If u want more information on what ur taking, ask for it. If u dont want to take medication, ask about alternatives. Personally, i prefer to keep it natural :)

"They hand away antidepressant and ADD medications like candy" Nulfinc
An experience like this has lessend even more so, the trust i can and am willing to give doctors and health care.

[Belleza]

You don't need anti-depressants. You just got to suck it up and deal with it, anti-depressants and shit like that are just like crack without the intense high. Don't let drugs be your crutch. And good luck bro.
true but they work for some ppl. i was on like a thousand different ones that are too many to name but i regret it. it can lead u to want to abuse them and kill yourself and yeah prolly make things worse. for some ppl. the one's who don't want help

[robert42]

im used to be badly depressed now im a lil dwn now and den weeds helped but i need more i think.