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Ender985
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csikos27
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biology]major
United States2253 Posts
If you are really able to not enjoy anything in life, then I would suggest a therapist and try to get it sorted out that way. How long have you felt this way btw? Because the length of these depressive moods is critical for diagnosis. Most helpful thing for me were making behavioural changes. Waking up early in the morning to do work, only using my bed to sleep (no more surfing the web aimlessly and jerking off while in the bed), exercising on a very regular basis. These kinds of simple things actually changed my mood and productiveness. Good luck  | ||
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Burrfoot
United States1176 Posts
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sorrowptoss
Canada1431 Posts
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Rhaegal
United States678 Posts
On August 06 2013 04:53 sorrowptoss wrote: Physical activity is the key! Get outside and run through a part of your town you've never seen before, feels nice I notice when I'm exercising I'm a lot happier. I have a gym membership, just don't use it much because of severe social anxiety and low self esteem. | ||
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Penev
28440 Posts
On August 06 2013 18:02 Rhaegal wrote: I notice when I'm exercising I'm a lot happier. I have a gym membership, just don't use it much because of severe social anxiety and low self esteem. Based on the comments you made in this thread I'd say you have a low dopamine level but it could be another neurotransmitter or several even. Exercising (and cognitive therapy) helps but if it persists it might be advisable to raise it artificially because it could develop into a (more) hefty depression. But you can absolutely not take my word for it; You have to talk to a psychiatrist. What does your therapist tell you about this? If you don't like the gym, seek other ways of exercise. Something like running is a lot better than lifting anyway and you don't really have to be around people doing it or does your social anxiety prevent you to "feel anonymous" outside? Also, stop trolling; You only get negative responses and those don't help you. Especially if you already tend to have a negative worldview. It also diminishes the chance of people helping you because for all I know, you could be trolling with this blog as well. | ||
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Calm
Canada380 Posts
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Penev
28440 Posts
On August 06 2013 22:11 Calm wrote: Yeah, it's some form of depression imo. Try taking Vitamin D (hoping it's Seasonal Affective Disorder). I've heard that anyome living north of Florida will be deficient. But try everything you can to avoid anti-depressants. Most have sexual side-effects, difficult withdrawal, and sometimes permanent effects on your sexual performance. My doctor was too quick to put me on them, and I regret it. A good doctor, preferably a psychiatrist, would sent you to the hospital to have your blood tested before deciding on any drugs. The fact that you doctor didn't is enough to file an official complaint imo. He/ she should've also sent you to a psychologist and have you try therapy first. Was it a psychiatrist? I find it astonishing that "normal" doctors take these kind of decisions on their own or at all really, and that they're allowed to (i know they are). But your right, some anti-depressants (the kind that slows down the reuptake of serotonin) can have sexual side-effects (not necessarily but common) but if your problems are caused by too low dopamine and/ or norepinephrine levels you'd probably get a prescription for a "bupropion based" drug. Those do not have these kinds of side effects (on the contrary). Oftentimes these drugs are prescribed alongside the serotonin reuptake inhibitors as well; To counter the negative effects. To the OP: Chances are your vitamin D level is too low because your symptoms will probably keep you inside the house too much so you should idd have that checked. Low vitamin D levels are common among non treated (!) patients. It would be great if replenishing it would solve your problems but don't expect it to do so. And you should try all other things first before taking anti depressants like Calm says but if you do, again, have it prescribed by a psychiatrist. | ||
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biology]major
United States2253 Posts
On August 07 2013 00:07 Penev wrote: A good doctor, preferably a psychiatrist, would sent you to the hospital to have your blood tested before deciding on any drugs. The fact that you doctor didn't is enough to file an official complaint imo. He/ she should've also sent you to a psychologist and have you try therapy first. Was it a psychiatrist? I find it astonishing that "normal" doctors take these kind of decisions on their own or at all really, and that they're allowed to (i know they are). But your right, some anti-depressants (the kind that slows down the reuptake of serotonin) can have sexual side-effects (not necessarily but common) but if your problems are caused by too low dopamine and/ or norepinephrine levels you'd probably get a prescription for a "bupropion based" drug. Those do not have these kinds of side effects (on the contrary). Oftentimes these drugs are prescribed alongside the serotonin reuptake inhibitors as well; To counter the negative effects. To the OP: Chances are your vitamin D level is too low because your symptoms will probably keep you inside the house too much so you should idd have that checked. Low vitamin D levels are common among non treated (!) patients. It would be great if replenishing it would solve your problems but don't expect it to do so. And you should try all other things first before taking anti depressants like Calm says but if you do, again, have it prescribed by a psychiatrist. psych is all pills, no 1 got time or money for extensive therapy. Good insight on bupropion though, one of the few anti depressants that should not cause any sexual dysfunction. Other than that, some cognitive restructuring alongside some behavioural therapy should pose improvements. If not, then you have some hormonal imbalances that need to be treated with drugs. Behavioral changes: Exercise #1 priority (going to the gym scares you and it might be terrifying but do it anyways) meditation (start 10 min a day) Regular sleep everyday, and use your bed only for sleep/sex and nothing else Surround yourself with natural light, and get some fresh air whenever possible stay close with family/friends and confide in them Cognitive changes: http://www.webmd.com/depression/features/cognitive-therapy ^ article on cognitive approach to depression (some general things you can try) Combine BOTH cognitive and behavioural changes for a month. If no improvement go to drugs. | ||
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YouthSC
United Kingdom355 Posts
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ilovekimchi
United States18 Posts
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Djzapz
Canada10681 Posts
On August 05 2013 08:11 Rhaegal wrote: From an outside view, one would think I had a good life. I go to university for free, I actually get paid to go (mother's work pays for half, grant pays for the other half + refund), get good grades with almost no effort, and have a good family. But, I feel so out of place in society. My main issue is that nothing appeals to me, be it television, SC2, reading, hanging out with friends, or anything really. Most of my day is spent just refreshing reddit and tl, with no ambition. School means nothing to me because I can't see myself doing anything with my degree. I don't see myself as a normal person. I look at people with drive and ambition, who care about things like their hygiene or their future, and I'm just perplexed because nothing in life seems to matter to me. I gain pleasure from so few things. I wish I could choose something in life, say writing, fitness, or Starcraft, and commit myself to it, but I just can't. Honestly, I just troll internet forums all day as the attention I get from it is the only thing that makes me smile. Is this how most people are, utterly lacking in desires, but they force themselves to go in with life? Or am I not a member of society as I have always feared/suspected? I'm pretty much like that. I don't have any answers for you though. You just go through life doing your best to find ways not to be bored, maybe have a little bit of fun here and there, until it ends. Then again some people have suggested that you may need professional help, so maybe I'm doing it wrong.... admittedly though, much of my problem is the fact that I don't deal well with having responsibilities. | ||
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