Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

[Frank Gallagher]

Well in mate.

What they've actually done is made you feel as close to normal as possible again.

It can be a bit scary at first, as you get so used it feeling like crap, that you become used to it and accept it as your fate.

will continue posting and I will help anyone with similar issues to what ive got.

 

[Frank Gallagher]

Well in mate.

What they've actually done is made you feel as close to normal as possible again.

It can be a bit scary at first, as you get so used it feeling like crap, that you become used to it and accept it as your fate.

can you still experience down days when on meds too ??

 

[Deleted member 24970]

Well in mate.

What they've actually done is made you feel as close to normal as possible again.

It can be a bit scary at first, as you get so used it feeling like crap, that you become used to it and accept it as your fate.

@-wizard- I have started these 'happy pills' too. feel like crap over the last couple of weeks, felt like my head and body were not connected at one point Just weird. At least I know now that im not the only one feeling strange on them.

How long do you have to take them for ? Is there a set period were I should notice the effects ?

 

[COYBL25]

can you still experience down days when on meds too ??

Yes and if you do, go back to the GP, as the dosage my need tweaking.

It's not an exact science with them unfortunately.

 

[COYBL25]

@-wizard- I have started these 'happy pills' too. feel like crap over the last couple of weeks, felt like my head and body were not connected at one point Just weird. At least I know now that im not the only one feeling strange on them.

How long do you have to take them for ? Is there a set period were I should notice the effects ?

If you're still feeling like this after 3 wks, so back to your GP.

You may need to start on another type mate.


* A feeling of being spaced out is quite common initially. It's the chemicals in your brain resetting.

 

[Deleted member 24970]

If you're still feeling like this after 3 wks, so back to your GP.

You may need to start on another type mate.


* A feeling of being spaced out is quite common initially. It's the chemicals in your brain resetting.

I don't do recreational drugs, so this high feeling was of joy and weirdness in equal measure

 

[Frank Gallagher]

@-wizard- I have started these 'happy pills' too. feel like crap over the last couple of weeks, felt like my head and body were not connected at one point Just weird. At least I know now that im not the only one feeling strange on them.

How long do you have to take them for ? Is there a set period were I should notice the effects ?

my gp has said between 4-6 months. but I suppose every case is unique.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

I reckon most folk feel at times that life is just one bloody great struggle. You get some days where you think the struggle is worth it and better times are ahead. Then you get days when you just think "fookin' hell, this is harder than it should be." Today is one of those days.

 

[Kenshin]

I reckon most folk feel at times that life is just one bloody great struggle. You get some days where you think the struggle is worth it and better times are ahead. Then you get days when you just think "fookin' hell, this is harder than it should be." Today is one of those days.

Just remind yourself it is a friday Bruce and hopefully that will help a little bit!

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Just remind yourself it is a friday Bruce and hopefully that will help a little bit!

Undoubtedly there's emotion talking rather than reason, which doesn't help, but I'm just thoroughly peed off at the minute.

 

[Abraders]

I was just going to post about your sleep mate, as it can be a great indicator.

Have a look at - Cortisol.

This is a naturally occurring chemical in the brain, that's released slowly as part of the waking process.

However when it's also released as part of the " fight or flight " along with adrenaline.

If you're in an anxious state all the time, you're brain can kind of get stuck in a fight or flight mode all the time, producing Cortisol, hence the struggle to get to sleep / nightmares / waking all the time.

Insomnia goes hand in hand with depression / anxiety problems mate.

Here's how I manage my insomnia :

Black out blinds.

Sleep mask - tricks the brain into thinking it's still night.

Nothing electrical in the room, that's switched on - other than the clock. ( it's thought the current interferes with sleep )

No clock visible - stops you looking at the clock all the time.

Only use the room for sleeping - your subconscious sees the room as only for sleeping.


Vitamin B12 / magnesium / valerian root - tablets ( not to be taken with prescription meds ).

Knock the ale in the head - I bet your mood after drinking is horrendous ? ( Cortisol again ).

Sounds like hippy dippy rubbish, but I've gone from four hours sleep to six / seven, by adopting these things as part of my life.

Cortisol is the baddie in all this I suspect !

Sorry for a slow reply, have been in work and so on.

Edit, @Kenshin this is also a sort of reply to your post too.

Funnily enough I actually have black out blinds, had them put in a couple months ago. I've always tended to sleep with them open, however, as that way the sunlight actually forces me out of bed in the morning... sometimes... otherwise I'd surely oversleep.

Nevertheless last night I closed the blinds, and whilst it helped some ways I did wake up really late and continued to have particularly intense and strange nightmares. I have also not smoked bud at all since around my first post (albeit only two or three days and this is definitely a factor). I do and don't want to quit smoking it. It helps me with my art at times which I do in spare time when I can find the energy to do so, and a good social aspect with some friends... Unfortunately I have to do most things in my room, which undoubtedly makes it somewhat harder to only use my bedroom to sleep.

We also have a meta tonic full of different vitamins and things which I've been drinking, just need to be more consistent with it to maybe feel any benefits.

As my job is on a bar it's difficult the contain the urge to have a couple of scoops after work finishes. This will be something I will find hard to combat, especially when trying to knock smoking so frequently on the head too.

Thanks again guys

 

[Mikeonlythebestwilldo]

I reckon most folk feel at times that life is just one bloody great struggle. You get some days where you think the struggle is worth it and better times are ahead. Then you get days when you just think "fookin' hell, this is harder than it should be." Today is one of those days.

I have them days too mate nothing worse like

 

[BiggyRat]

I reckon most folk feel at times that life is just one bloody great struggle. You get some days where you think the struggle is worth it and better times are ahead. Then you get days when you just think "fookin' hell, this is harder than it should be." Today is one of those days.

Which means you've got some good days ahead of you matey! Focus on the days ahead.

 

[EFCPaul]

Asked that girl in work for her number earlier today, it was a success. We swapped numbers and we've texted since. Because of her having to get someone to look after her daughter she says she'll let me know in the week when she's free to do something. Hopefully she does and we go out.

Already feel my confidence take a big jump upwards. Feels like I got over a big hurdle in expressing my personality with another person.

 

[COYBL25]

Asked that girl in work for her number earlier today, it was a success. We swapped numbers and we've texted since. Because of her having to get someone to look after her daughter she says she'll let me know in the week when she's free to do something. Hopefully she does and we go out.

Already feel my confidence take a big jump upwards. Feels like I got over a big hurdle in expressing my personality with another person.

Well in mate.

Onwards and upwards