What Is The Best Way To Deal With Depression?

[Slid]

Hi everyone.
So basically for the past 4 years of my life Ive been dealing with extreme depression.I really cant remmember a day when I was happy.Depression made me a person that noone wants to be with,and I understand that because most of the time im angry and grumpy.And the worst thing about it is that it plays with my mind.I cant eat,im getting REALLY stupid and I have no motivation at all.Its really weird how I got into one of the best and if not the best uni in my country as one of the best students on the list and now I skipped one year because I literally cant keep up.This has nothing to do with finasteride because I started taking finasteride 5 months ago and im feeling the same.Looking at the photos of me from 2 years ago and now I look like I started taking crack.I feel like im not even a person anymore,I feel like im a shadow.Does anyone here take prescription drugs,and do they work?

 

[disfiguredyoungman]

I get moclobemid, quetiapin and Ziprasidon. It alleviates the pain and obsession slightly, but nothing to write home about, really.

 

[tomJ]

finasteride can make depression worse.

 

[OfficialWater]

Eurhanization

 

[Slid]

finasteride can make depression worse.

As I said,I feel the same...I wrote down all the “symptoms” that I had even before I started taking finasteride,nothing changed.

 

[hanginginthewire]

I liked Fred’s (RIP) advice about respecting your body’s rhythms - sleep and eating schedule most especially. I find this to be crucial. Regular diet and exercise are NON-NEGOTIABLE if you struggle with depression. Doesn’t have to be some crazy extreme regime, just common sense and CONSISTENCY.

As far as being with others, I understand your point. It’s a vicious cycle. I would try to focus on the long term relationship, (don’t hold on to perceived slights or allow a slight to become a confirmation about yourself), and try to focus on making whoever you are with feel good. Depression’s distortions can make us so needy that we become self obsessed and overanalytical. But what people focus on is how THEY felt when they were around you. So yeah you have to break that vicious cycle. I wouldn’t say supress your anger (cause repression is generally regarded as a root cause of depression), but try to stop dwelling on it and focus on the other person/people. Ego suppression. Mindfulness.

Anyway, good luck!

 

[AnxiousAndy]

The best way to deal with depression is alcohol, cigarettes and drugs.

 

[byebyehair]

The best way to deal with depression is alcohol, cigarettes and drugs.

And I thought it would be sex drugs and rock n roll?

I have to check with my doctor again

 

[sonero9]

Doing sport activities counteract it.

 

[badhabiz]

Meditation, vitamin d, Picamilon, mucuna pruriens

 

[michaelle]

Do you think some vitamins help? Maybe you should take some pill also? I am looking for some options for me too... I have found some good ones at canadapharmacy.com. Maybe you can recommend something to me here?

 

[badhabiz]

Do you think some vitamins help? Maybe you should take some pill also? I am looking for some options for me too...

it depends of you age, lifestyle, health conditions etc..are you diagnosed? if i may ask

 

[disfiguredyoungman]

Do you think some vitamins help? Maybe you should take some pill also? I am looking for some options for me too...

Vitamin D deficiancy can cause or at least worsen depression, that's why many people tend to be down during long winters. OP's depression seems to have other causes though.

 

[tomJ]

Slow down on masturbation. I can tell you that if I stay away from releasing, my mind gets clearer and I feel happier. I can tell you that I'm also easily aroused the longer I go, but it's the price some pay to have a healthier brain. Sounds odd but true. And keep in mind gentleman that my effect may be different then yours. Some fap regularly and swear it helps them have a clear mind.

 

[Who Farted]

You gots ta beat yo dick 10 times a day

 

[disfiguredyoungman]

You gots ta beat yo dick 10 times a day

I don't mind shitposting but it should be at least slightly funny.

 

[disfiguredyoungman]

I have a question on the topic. Real depression is often invisible to others and the patient himself is simply not aware of these changes. It requires treatment and the work of a doctor. However, every time I assume the need for an antidepressant for me, fear comes. This is not too serious. Who really tried such drugs? Is it addictive?

If you look at it from the other side... is it possible to take something light like cbd gummy bears? Can it alleviate stress or is it just a placebo? I never smoked weeds so I don’t know how it works.

Antidepressants are not addictive but they may f*** with your cognitive capabilities, normally just temporary though.
I tried CBD, it really is a bit like valium, maybe a bit milder...may help in emergency situation but far too expensive for ongoing therapy.

 

[Slid]

Wanted to do an update.Nothing has really changed.Im really losing grip with reality and going absolutely mad.Lost all motivation that I had and cant even finish my uni because I see that I went in a completely wrong direction.Im not a crybaby type so I hate explaining whats wrong and how i feel,so many things went wrong in my life and im just waiting to see if there is anything positive at all.Tried making it happen but failed multiple times.

 

[disfiguredyoungman]

Wanted to do an update.Nothing has really changed.Im really losing grip with reality and going absolutely mad.Lost all motivation that I had and cant even finish my uni because I see that I went in a completely wrong direction.Im not a crybaby type so I hate explaining whats wrong and how i feel,so many things went wrong in my life and im just waiting to see if there is anything positive at all.Tried making it happen but failed multiple times.

Try meditation. You might think it's esoteric bullshit but its positive effects on the human psyche have been backed up by science, plus buddhist practitioners are able to set themselves on fire without blinking. That's a pretty compelling argument for their ability to overcome suffering with mental discipline.

 

[sonero9]

Walk one hour daily.