off the meds

[irishdave]

Have you tried sauna or cold plunging in tough moments?

If you don’t like that I suggest some Wim Hof etc type breathing.

I think you speak a lot of truth about ego which is over most people’s heads and you are a smart guy.

Dwelling on the negative though is a self fulfilling prophecy and a bad habit.

My ego has caused me more trouble than I could name.

It also caused me to tell my job to fuck off in my late 20’s and I started my own business and I now haven’t woken up early or driven to work anywhere since.

Sauna steamroom jacuzzi and buy an infrared led light

[bhank]

Not going too well at the moment
If I could explain how my head is at the moment its this


Cant focus on anything, keep telling myself to shut the fuck up even though Im not talking

Depresssion is a twat

So you are such a loser you are prescribed medicine to not feel like a loser and kilo yourself. You think coming online and talking shit about others all day helps you feel better about yourself? Just kill yourself and end it already

[bhank]

over 2 years psychotherapist
Waiting to see a trauma therapist , last therapist thinks I have PTSD from my spell in hospital.

Fuck you have to pay someone to talk to you and now you have ptsd lol

[bhank]

nothing at the moment
Occasional Diazipam at night

Fucking junkie

[bhank]

Got it. It would have been beneficial to follow a gradual weaning schedule off these medications to potentially mitigate rebound depression symptoms. Additionally, considering a potential underlying element of anxiety in this situation, addressing that aspect might also be crucial.

On a related note, have you explored alternative classifications of medications for treating your depression? Emotional blunting is a common side effect of SSRIs like Citalopram and others. For instance, Wellbutrin XL, also known as Bupropion in its generic form, could be worth considering. Unlike Citalopram, which primarily increases serotonin availability, Wellbutrin XL is an NDRI (noradrenaline and dopamine reuptake inhibitor). This means it enhances both Noradrenaline and Dopamine levels, potentially beneficial for depression. Higher Noradrenaline levels can regulate arousal, attention, cognitive function, and stress reactions. Elevated Dopamine levels may improve feelings of pleasure, satisfaction, motivation, and impact memory, mood, sleep, learning, concentration, and movement. If you haven't explored this option or it hasn't been suggested, it might be worth looking into. Disregard this suggestion if you've tried it without success or experienced adverse effects.

Of course, there are other medications you can consider trying if you haven't already. SNRIs (Serotonin Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors) like Cymbalta/Duloxetine, Effexor/Venlafaxine, or Pristiq/Desvenlafaxine are examples. The choice depends on your specific comorbidities in the context of behavioral health (anxiety, OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety, etc.). Different medications may work better depending on the combination of conditions present. Focusing solely on depression, Wellbutrin XL is worth considering due to its relatively quick efficacy (1-2 weeks) and the absence of the need for tapering off, unlike most other antidepressants.

Apart from exploring different antidepressant classifications, have you thought about alternative treatments such as Ketamine, Psilocybin mushroom treatments or even more invasive options like Electroconvulsive Therapy or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?

Happy to talk about these things at any time if you want to, can also always reach out via PM.

With you always brother,

"1"

Or you could just improve your life instead of medicating your shit existence

[bhank]

I dont like his kids
We dont have much in common, hes OK gets on with his life

I dont miss people or crave company , I seldom go to social gatherings, If I do I tend to find one person who is interseting and spend my time talking to them

I dont go anywhere where there are children present if I can help it, if I do I dont interact with their parents

Well aren’t you the life of the party you sound like so much fun

[wes]

You are ignoring this user.
You are ignoring this user.
You are ignoring this user.
You are ignoring this user.
You are ignoring this user.

[pigbuild]

Fucking junkie

shots fired

[wes]

shots fired

Not to worry,Jeff wears a Kevlar vest !

[IroNat]

Bhanky,
Tell us what drugs you are taking that give you such pleasant delusions of yourself.
Maybe they will help Swifty.

[On_Swole]

on the meds my life was just flatline, I didnt see much point going on like that for the rest of my life, its just existing, its not living
100mgs a week TRT

https://www.sourcenaturals.com/products/GP1783/

[bhank]

Bhanky,
Tell us what drugs you are taking that give you such pleasant delusions of yourself.
Maybe they will help Swifty.

I only use a delta 8 vape pen. It is milder than actual Marijuana which is delta 9. It helps my stomach not feel nausea and improves my appetite it is also an anti inflammatory and helps my knees back and shoulders.

But it is physically good for you it improves your metabolism and glucose processing and insulin sensitivity you can actually workout and lift in does not physical impair you or make your body feel bad later in anyway.

Here is the thing I like to feel strong and healthy. I also like my stomach to feel good and have an appetite and be well hydrated. With cannabis I can vape during a workout it does not make your body feel physically ill. All those drugs alcohol pills powders shrooms whatever that stuff all makes your body feel like shit your stomach feel like shot causes dehydration and aromatization. I don’t like that stuff. Not my thing at all. And these guys are all taking zombie drugs like anti depressants fuck that shit I don’t want to feel like a zombie. Really just nasty stuff

[Tapeworm]

for a moment i thought you were serious and i was ready to read this monumental piece of literature but it was all a joke to you. job well done mate you are pretty funny but it has accomplished nothing

He's doing Schopenhauer schtick. Do you even continental philosophy bro?


Jeff, don't make any major decisions. Sit tight for a couple months. Grunt it through.

[tatoo]

I only use a delta 8 vape pen. It is milder than actual Marijuana which is delta 9. It helps my stomach not feel nausea and improves my appetite it is also an anti inflammatory and helps my knees back and shoulders.

But it is physically good for you it improves your metabolism and glucose processing and insulin sensitivity you can actually workout and lift in does not physical impair you or make your body feel bad later in anyway.

Here is the thing I like to feel strong and healthy. I also like my stomach to feel good and have an appetite and be well hydrated. With cannabis I can vape during a workout it does not make your body feel physically ill. All those drugs alcohol pills powders shrooms whatever that stuff all makes your body feel like shit your stomach feel like shot causes dehydration and aromatization. I don’t like that stuff. Not my thing at all. And these guys are all taking zombie drugs like anti depressants fuck that shit I don’t want to feel like a zombie. Really just nasty stuff

explains your training intensity puss...

[bhank]

explains your training intensity puss...

Have you ever trained with me? Do you have any idea how much effort I am able to put into a set or how close I am to failure? No

[tatoo]

Have you ever trained with me? Do you have any idea how much effort I am able to put into a set or how close I am to failure? No

you are beyond failure lmao... ask anyone who knows you.

[IroNat]

Have you ever trained with me? Do you have any idea how much effort I am able to put into a set or how close I am to failure? No

I believe you, Bhanky.
No one could train 3 sets of leg extensions and leg curls with greater intensity than you.
Well, maybe Tom Platz could, but then he's not natty like you.

[Taffin]

I believe you, Bhanky.
No one could train 3 sets of leg extensions and leg curls with greater intensity than you.
Well, maybe Tom Platz could, but then he's not natty like you.

IronNat funny!

[SOMEPARTS]

A lot of depressives on this board. I wonder if being here helps or hurts.

There are two types of people. Those that know nothing really matters in life as it is a fleeting thing, and those that worry about it possibly being true. I prefer the former and the dark sense of humor that follows that attitude. "everything matters, nothing is important" etc..

[joswift]

Or you could just improve your life instead of medicating your shit existence

I dont suffer from a list of 67 ailments
I havent aged 15 years in the last 2

One thing that will always keep me thankful for my life is that Im not you.

[Walter Sobchak]

I only use a delta 8 vape pen. It is milder than actual Marijuana which is delta 9. It helps my stomach not feel nausea and improves my appetite it is also an anti inflammatory and helps my knees back and shoulders.

But it is physically good for you it improves your metabolism and glucose processing and insulin sensitivity you can actually workout and lift in does not physical impair you or make your body feel bad later in anyway.

Here is the thing I like to feel strong and healthy. I also like my stomach to feel good and have an appetite and be well hydrated. With cannabis I can vape during a workout it does not make your body feel physically ill. All those drugs alcohol pills powders shrooms whatever that stuff all makes your body feel like shit your stomach feel like shot causes dehydration and aromatization. I don’t like that stuff. Not my thing at all. And these guys are all taking zombie drugs like anti depressants fuck that shit I don’t want to feel like a zombie. Really just nasty stuff

Closet homo junkie.

It’s no wonder your son is a crayon eater.

[mphgrove]

Of the various drugs you cold turkeyed, is there any of them that is less offensive? Maybe, consulting with your professionals you trust, a baby dose which does not zombify.

Plus keep the perspective that the holidays are usually the roughest for depression (for many if not most). January is around the corner with a return to more structured routines.

[Kwon]

Not going too well at the moment
If I could explain how my head is at the moment its this


Cant focus on anything, keep telling myself to shut the fuck up even though Im not talking

Depresssion is a twat

Sorry to hear Jeff


Are you using Setralin? Duloxetin? Lergigan?

Replace Mirtazapin with either Sertraline or Duloxetine

[Kahn.N.Singh]

for a moment i thought you were serious and i was ready to read this monumental piece of literature but it was all a joke to you. job well done mate you are pretty funny but it has accomplished nothing

Exactly.

[joswift]

Sorry to hear Jeff


Are you using Setralin? Duloxetin? Lergigan?

Replace Mirtazapin with either Sertraline or Duloxetine

used sertraline, made me feel worse , suicidal even