http://www.monster10.com/The-10-Best-Ways-To-Fight-Depression.htm
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9. Don’t Drink! Drinking and drug use are only a temporary fix and most times amplify your emotions. Stay away from the alcohol and the booze!
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8. Eat healthy! You are what you eat and junk foods are not healthy. Loose the fast foods and saturated fats and you’ll start feeling lighter and better. Fruits and veggies will do wonder for your mind and body. An apple a day keeps depression way!
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7. Drink Water! Stay after from carbonated drinks and liquids filled with sugar. 8 glasses a day will keep you hydrated and flush out bad toxins that keep you in a rut.
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6. Listen to music! Listen to your favorite tunes and feel free to sing along. You need to get your mind on more positive things.
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5. Write down your feelings! Write down how you feel! Start a daily journal and poor out your heart. It will be therapeutic and help so sort out your emotions. Remember write some positive things too! It could be as simple as seeing a bird fly by or a joke that made you laugh. This exercise will get the mind working and believe me the brain will figure out new ways to beat the sadness.
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4. Watch a good movie! A good comedy, sci-fi, or action flick will take your mind to another place. If you have favorite movie watch it! Put that Net-flix to use!
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3. Surround yourself with good people! Keep positive friends and family around you. Isolation makes things worse.
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2. Exercise! Exercising is scientifically proven to lower depression. Get up in the morning and stretch and get moving. I little sweat goes a long way.
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And the number one way to flight depression is…
Monster Growl please….
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1. A cold shower! Believe it or not. A cool shower is another thing scientifically proven that stops depression in its tracks. The ice cold water shocks the body and releases noradrenaline to the brain and increases the levels of beta endorphin in the body! What this means is you’ll get a nice anti-depressive effect! Soon you’ll be joining the polar bear club!
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64 comments
#9 is only partly true. Responsible drug use (which is possible!) can indeed help – that’s why antidepressants exist. They work on the same receptors as recreational drugs do. This isn’t to say every drug is equal, but some do indeed help. #9 is correct about alcohol, however. Alcohol is an abomination unto the drug world. At least when overused. It is helpful if you have achy joints or feel sore from working too much, but only in moderation.
The rest? Meh, I can’t argue.
You can pry my bottle of Canuck from my cold, dead hand. Even then, I’m that much of a stingy prick that my hand will probably come off with it.
Yeah, I’m trying to eat healthy but my babes Georgie…she’s too delicious. (That’s a brand of pie by the way)
Dehydration is a soldier’s worst enemy. Three and a half canteens a day is the minimum.
Oh yeah, I love my music, have my guitar to keep me company as well. Music is my last bastion; I lose that, then I sure as hell lose myself.
That’s what SP is for, I suppose. I have a couple lose scribblings around the house though.
Apocalypse Now…very good movie. TWD an excellent show. Still need to source a few other programs however. Sherlock keeps me occupied. Dat hat tho…
Huehuehuehue… Huehue lolno.
ISO Pushups, bike crunches, V-ups, 6-point burpies keep me fit-ish. Can’t run at the moment. Bear in mind some folks cannot attempt physical exertion of the leisurely sort.
Yes, I love my cold showers. In the afternoon mostly. Beats using baby wipes in an OHP when you haven’t showered in weeks and lying in mud.
1) get money
2) stay healthy
3) with luck, you’ll meet someone who likes that you’re financially secure and healthy, and you won’t have to waste away in depressive solitude.
If you can’t do #1, you’re fucked.
I am sure this is not the best solution for all of us but some of us might need this.
dammit…
9) agree
8) agree, but requires money
7) agree
6) music is triggery for me
5) agree
4) i don’t like movies
3) impossible
2) too many obstacles
1) cold showers are terrible, and so by comparison, make everything else seem less terrible.
It’s interesting – I know a dude who swears by cold showers. It was very odd, he just woke up one day and decided to take a cold shower, and just kept with it. Said person has also taken dips in lakes, when it’s been 30° outside, so…he’s (just a little) insane.
I tried a cold shower and hated it. Never did it again.
i need the hot water therapy for my physical issues. Can’t do cold showers, not a masochist. Plus i get very agitated when i’m in pain, and my temper-fuse burns much faster, which requires me to choose between blowing up on people, or isolating myself… the latter of which i find more enjoyable anyway, since i don’t particularly like being around the only people available to me, and cannot find new people, since i have nothing anyone wants, and no funds to spend on searching for what i do not believe actually exists.
#9: can’t drink for various reasons (nothing related to addiction).
#8: Can’t really do that in a college cafeteria.
#7, #6, #5: Yeah, I’ll buy that. I drink water because I like it, which, even to me, sounds strange. Music rocks. Writing (sort of) helps.
#4: Eh, kind of.
#3: If you say so.
#2: I’ll buy that. Exercise is good for you.
And we all know my feelings about #1. 😛
@clevername:
Doesn’t everyone get agitated when they’re in pain? Lol.
@greenz: i tend to think so… which is why i find that particular recommendation rather suspect; there are lots of people out there with physical issues at the root of their problems; the last thing they need is “a cold shower” to exacerbate their pain, in an attempt to desensitize them to the rest of the nightmare that is their life.
So in contrast, i would instead recommend the longest, hottest shower you can stand… and gentle cleansing of everything. Get some nice organic soap or something. Aromatherapy can help. Cold showers are torture.
I think this is just someone attempting to project their own infatuation with physical invigoration, as “a cure for depression.” Basically, it’s an adrenaline trick. That approach is not sustainable, and can even become reckless. Taking a long hot shower and spending about an hour relaxing afterward, is far more soothing, and i would posit that a reduction of physical agitation is more beneficial than an increase.
@lorax
which antidepressants do you recommend ?
all advice is much obliged
@duderino: Depends on what your spectrum of symptoms are – anxiety? just major depression? Chronic, but not major depression? For just general treatment, paxil’s probably a good bet – works for major depression and anxiety at once. SNRI’s seem better than SSRI’s, though.
I don’t think discussing antidepressant medication is allowable on this site unless you are a certified physician.
@Bipolar: Says who? I’m discussing from what I’ve seen/read/experienced. If that’s not allowable, then it shouldn’t be allowable to talk in general. You might express an opinion or something and that’d be awful.
@lorax
even though i’ve never been diagnosed with major depression, it’s clear that i have the clear symptoms of some type clinical depression
1 reluctance to try things, because you’re afraid the outcome will always be negative (even if you have a) some/many abilities in that area; and b) past (minor) successes in that area)
2 general lack of motivation/affect (apparently the defining characteristic of depression)
i don’t know the operative definition between ‘plain’ depression and major depression
in addition, there’s no doubt i suffer from sort of OCD, (inherited from my grandfather) (although never diagnosed as such)
i also suffer from the inability to concentrate, perhaps ADD ? (although never diagnosed as such)
i’m aware that all of these symptoms have genetic components, and, indeed, seem to be ‘fellow travelers’ in the brain’s neurochemistry, ie comorbidites
i REALLY would appreciate any advice, since 1)i respect you lot, 2)you seem to be quite knowledgeable about these things, 3) i’m in desperate need of help
thanks a lot, and, as always, the duderino abides
@bipolar
I WANT LORAX’S ADVICE
’nuff said, man
@lorax, I believe it’s under the terms and conditions when signing up for the site. It’s also an ethical thing. You wouldn’t want a retard teaching your kid how to count to one hundred would you?
@duderino: Personally, I’d again think some ADHD meds would probably help immensely with the inhibitions / social withdraw, but something in the middle like Welbutrin might also work (that gets prescribed in cases where ADHD is comorbid with major depression, from what I understand). Paxil’s still a big one though – that gets used *a lot* for OCD (I almost got put on it myself at one point). But one thing a lot of people don’t know is that OCD and ADHD are comorbid in a lot of cases. They’re not opposites, they’re like… right/left brain issues, and they go together like apple and pie. A lot of “depressive” symptoms can actually be the interplay between ADHD and OCD (I know all about that crap, myself). If that’s actually the case, then ADHD meds might turn it around without any complimentary meds.
@ba
if he can’t post it, he’ll just email it me
happy ? i thought so
@duderino, When you break the rules that were set in place for the good of the common man, chaos will flourish. Take the advice with a grain of salt and consider the source. Uneducated/opinionated mental patients may not be a viable link to you medication needs.
You have a brain, use it.
#10. Avoid top ten lists as much as possible. They’re usually written by bored housewives, failed writers, or smug know-it-alls disguising opinions as facts.
Trust no one, question everything, and subvert the dominant paradigm.
I’m so sick of lists. 10 things to heal your life. 15 steps to freedom 5 essential steps to create abundance. 20 proven effective ways to end your life. Blah blah blah blah…
@lorax, what are your thoughts on sugar pills?
lol
@ Bipolar American: If someone gives you advice on a psychiatric drug, and you go to the doctor and demand he prescribe you whatever drug it is you were recommended, and the doctor thinks it’s complete bullshit, well…
There is no ethical problem here. All the shit I’m saying is from bouncing from different meds, from my psychiatrist, and dealing with these issues myself ,as well as reading a lot about the underlying factors in my spare time. It’s not hard to look this shit up and verify whatever I’m saying, as it’s extremely common knowledge.
I think lorax and duderino should have a top ten list daily. They could stream live and discuss unethical practices over coffee.
Instead of The View, we could call it The SP View.
lol
I’m not even sure what stick is stuck up your ass, but you should probably go to an ER to have it surgically removed.
@lorax, if it’s common knowledge, then why are you spoonfeeding duderino stuff that everyone already knows?
Dr. Drew already has a talk show, keep your routine sir.
@Bipolar American: Are you illiterate? I was asked a question, so I answered to the best of my knowledge.
When I get to the ER, can the attending call you for advice? Or will you still have duderino in your lap?
I don’t know anything about removing sticks from asses, and you appear to be a very large ass.
@lorax adderall ?
just, to clarify (although i don’t know whether it makes a difference), i don’t suffer from social withdrawal, i’m actually quite sociable (although it might be an act, where i have a ‘social performance’ gene that eggs me on), ie I seem to be able to impress people at social gatherings
but, when it comes to situations where i’m going to be judged, AND where something that’s important to me is at stake — that’s where I completely fall to pieces — even before the judging takes place, ie in the preparatory/homework stages
i’m a perfect example of self-sabotage, since it’s always easier to say’ i coulda been contender, if only i had given my all’, than to realize that you gave your best, and you failed
i’ve gone back and forth — when i was in therapy — between fear of failure and fear of success…there might be components of both, but ironically (since it’s a strange concept to many lay people) i think there’s a strong component of fear of success
once again, i really appreciate your help…no bullshit, i mean it
@lorax, I’m simply picking up on a strawman grasping for suckers. It’s in my fabric to exploit inappropriate behavior for a better world.
@duderino, Lorax is resorting to name calling now. Do all your physicians act in this manner? Is it cheaper getting medical services online compared to local clinics?
Just saying.
Adderall is a psychostimulant pharmaceutical drug. We all need to be on the same page here.
I’m picking on your absurd appeal to authority in suggesting that someone needs a certificate to know anything about psychiatric medication. It’s an absurd notion. Also, the rules of the site say no such thing.
@ba
i’ve been to enough therapists to know, that i trust a well-meaning, intelligent (one who has researched the issues), and experienced fellow traveler
therapists don’t have the information from the field — is they’re not patients, so all their knowledge is second-hand, ie from the reports of their patients or from the literature
however, it lacks the cogency of someone who has first-hand experience, and who ‘has skin in the game’
the only time a psychiatrist, ie a MD, would be called for, is to monitor the possible physiological side-effects/interactions with any pre-exisitng conditions and/or other medications a patient might be taking
this type of information — although available — lay people usually don’t know; in addition, they gain ‘know-how’, from doing their profession, that is not published, and that lay people would not know about (ie off-label prescriptions)
bottom line: i have no interest in trying to convince a therapist to give me a pill — which s/he might/might not do, only to have them some months later tel lme, ‘well that didn’t work, let’s try something else.’…i am not at the stage of my life where i wish to go through that process
I didn’t want anyone misinformed while in a fragile state.
fuck the top ten list..i want the magic pill
blue or red, neo
Misinformed? Their doctor will sort it out if they’re misinformed, but experience and first-hand research into this topic is a hobby of mine and has been since my mom went to school for it when I was in grade school. Conversely, I usually count on doctors not knowing about the drugs they’re prescribing because most don’t. Most prescribe whatever name-brand pharm company has bought them enough coffee mugs and mousepads.
> We all need to be on the same page here.
taking adderall !
So your hobby is impersonating doctors? You should go to medical school. I heard Oral Roberts is enrolling for the fall semester in Tulsa, Ok.
lorax hit an important point: do you guys have any idea HOW doctors learn about drugs ?
1 either through pharmaceutical reps who visit them, or invite them on all-expense paid trips to conferences at exotic locations
2 medical journals, which because of the way clinical trials are carried out and published, have become incredibly misleading and incomplete, if not outright fraudlent
i suggest you read the book, ‘Bad ******’by Ben Goldacre, British MD
Can anyone tell me when The Lorax & Duderino program debuts? I would watch that show.
How’s this for a topic: Foreign Objects in the Rectum: Difficult conversations with the ER proctologist.
“”But doctor, I don’t know how the light bulb got in there. I must have sat on it”.
@Bipolar American: Impersonating doctors? Who said I was doing that? My hobby is reading about the shit I’m taking, because I want to know what the fuck it does. And then reading about related compounds to see if there’s anything that might work better, discussing it with my doctor, and tangentially reading about just about every related compound outside my immediate needs. If you’re content delegating all your information to whatever prescribing doc you’re seeing, that’s your prerogative. It’s generally bad fucking advice, though.
@lorax
what do you think of adderall ?
and fuck bipolar (both the poster and the condition) (bipolar: i don’t mean any offense, it’s just my way of speaking)
@duderino: I think it’s like fire; it can help you do all sorts of stuff that you might not have thought to try without it, but it can also burn you if you use too much of it. Personally, I love the stuff. It’s part of the reason I have any coping skills left today, and I haven’t been on the stuff for a few weeks now. The habits you develop while taking it carry over even after you stop, it’s just not as rewarding without the drug’s influence.
@C4….the pilot is currently being broadcasted!
Lorax is doing it for free because it’s his hobby to run circles around MD certs and credited medical journals. And duderino is side chair because he can’t get enough of his endless advice.
Tomorrow’s topic: How Lorax deals with broken condoms
Hm. Perhaps Bipolar is particularly sensitive to this topic and issue because he was the victim of taking amateur drug advice from someone? It certainly seems like he could be the product of that scenario, something seems to have messed with his cognitive functions and impaired something. Poor guy, it’ll be okay
@Bipolar: I read medical journals, I don’t run circles around them.
one last question, lorax ?
if i had to choose right now one drug, or combination of drugs, what would it/they be ?
the duderino confers upon you the tile of DDM (not to be confused with the dentistry degree) –Doctor of Dude Medicine…wear it proudly (while you’re bowling, smoking a bowl, or drinking a white russian)
honestly, i’m sincerely grateful for your help
be well
Oh look, there’s another SP doctor in the house….and this one knows all about cognitive functions.
Apparently you need to take classes to read stuff about psychiatric meds and psychological conditions – who knew. Do you also need to hire a professional dish washer to do your dishes? If so, I’m on that shit – I washed dishes at a pizza shop for three months several years ago.
They call me Dr. *****. The former title not because I’m an expert in the medical field but because i take after Dr. Dre with my bad rapping skills
Oh.. wow.. what the heck is going on… did I post something wrong?
@duderino: I’d talk to your doc, but try to veer away from SSRI’s other than paxil – I’ve never met anyone taking prozac or zoloft who responded well to it, and I hated the stuff when I was taking it, but apparently they do work for some folks. Also, adderall would be very appealing if your doc thinks you have ADHD. From what I’ve heard, you sound like you probably have it to me.
@FearOfDeath: No worries, you’re fine. lol
We’ll peeps, I’m off to get laid by some slut off craigslist.
zooom
By “they” I mean my mom
@ lorax
1 would you supplement the adderall with anything else ?
2 i was a while ago precsribed some ssri, but it interfered with my orgasm (don’t get worried, god forbid i should get laid, i’m talking only about masturbation) and i said fuck that
(supposedly the newer generations of ssri have ameriolated the side effects, but what i’m getting is from the government dispensary (which is most likely older generation), but also why it costs almost nothing (i’m in spain)
@duderino: You get the sexual side effects with most antidepressants, but different ones can yield different results. I like atypical antidepressants – those are the ones that I’ve always responded best to, but sexual side effects are actually a perk for me, haha.. If you can, just try one drug at a time to gauge the effectiveness of that regime and whether it needs anything else. Your doc’ll probably know what might work better in your situation, but adderall alone shouldn’t cause any sexual side effects.
Really? You’re worried about your orgasm and you aren’t even sexually active?
SMH
at least with my hand, i don’t have to remember her name in the morning
Hahahaha never thought about that
@lorax
what do you mean by ‘atypical antidepressants’?