Mental Health

[tacobell530]

I was thinking about myself and other people today, and I came to a concusion that mentally I'm not as well off as I could be. But then I thought about all the other hundreds of thousands of people that are way more fucked up mentally then I will ever be. Through genentics, I have enherited depression. I have my ups and downs, and I deal with it. Of course, there are times when it is really unpleasant.

It would be interesting to know, because no one ever really knows what their brain chemistry is like compared to others. I don't think there are people that wake up everyday and kiss the earth, but I feel that there are a lot of people out there that have naturally better mood then me.

Anyway I dont really know where I am going with this, I sort of had a breakthrough from a dark mindset Ive had for the past couple days. Gotta love running..

 

[Guest]

I’ve read that regular vigorous exercise can be as good or better than taking some medications for depression. Then there’s the extra benefit of making you healthier.


Bh

 

[9Lives]

Babble babble bla bla bla...

So you want to be happy all the time or what ? There is no such thing as mental health..Harden up..happy, sad its all bullshit..Do something that makes you proud..and then you will find real value in things. Make something with your own hands..Start a garden..whatever..fuck...starve for a week..If you have time to ponder about your mental health..you are clearly not doing enough!

''Through genentics, I have enherited depression...'' and you believe that ? That must be the weakest excuse i have ever seen...man up!

 

[Wacky Tobacky]

LOL!! you cant inherit depression.... that really is a weak ass excuse.
9lives is right do something besides feeling sorry for yourself and maybe you wont be depressed anymore.

 

[o.gkushowns]

There is no such thing as mental health

I'm schizophrenic and I must disagree with you my freind. So would all my freinds from the funny farm.
peace

 

[Danksta]

To whoever said that depression doesnt run in the family is dead wrong... look it up on wikipedia.

“Sanity in a world of insanity is insane”

 

[b8man]

Depression is at least partly genetic.

I don't think many people are as sane as you think - they're just quite adept at covering up their little schisms.

Selecting a good weed that lets you function clearly has worked for me. Now I can fake sanity with ease.

B8

 

[johnnyboy]

the whole is completely different if you take it that...

maybe your not here to have fun ?

 

[JJScorpio]

Are you guys being rude with the guy? He came and opened up and asked a question and got jumped on. It wouldn't have been so rude had you not lied to the guy. Many types of mental health problems can be inherited.

Tacobell, sounds like you have been doing a little research and you're working at it. Try forcing yourself to start the day with a positive mindset and I think you will feel better. Try not to get started on any pills....This really is a friendly place. Sorry you had to take that abuse......

 

[tacobell530]

Thanks JJ.. In no way am I feeling sorry for myself here. I just wanted to discuss different aspects of mental health. Obviously someone who believes that mental health doesn't exist is a very ignorant person. Depression is real, I've seen it in my father. Its hard to really explain to someone what depression is, unless they have felt it for themselves. Its more of a lack of emotion in a very grey state of mind.

And yes, I do ponder my mental health. Just as I ponder my thoughts, my physical health, and my overall awareness. You can never ask yourself enough questions.

 

[Uncle Jesse]

JJ has good points some from family genetics some from surroundings and society.

exersize and posative thaughts are a good start set dif goals at reachable points,

EVERY BODY has ups and downs. and all at dif points in there lives ,It's just natural, it don't discriminate, some when young some when older,

Don't worry too much about it. ...........really. best of luck UJ

 

[Kirby]

Don't worry too much about it. ...........really. best of luck UJ

I understand what you're getting at, UJ. It's not the best word of advice, however, it's something nice to remember. While under the state of depression it may not seem that this logic is perceivable at all times. It may be, but again as taco said (and said well) "lack of emotion in a very grey state of mind." - It's hard to explain, but it's almost as if you're not able to achieve it-- Sorry, i'll say that's how it was in my case . From experience, I've learned that this logic soon fades in time in the mind - it was commonly considered too hard (lack-of motivation/enjoyment) for me until further mental/physical advancement. (i.e. chemical balance, self-confidence) to snap out of this state or achieve a positive mood.

From what I've seen, a person under the state of depression most commonly feels unworthy or feels a strong lack-of motivation / energy (albeit it could be irratability, loss of interest in work or hobbies, sleep distrubances, feelings of sadness and/or excessive guilt) - days seem to be frittering away and were usually remembered or perceived to be a waste (i.e. nothing accomplished) - it's a snowball effect - everything stacks up in the persons head - negatives far outweigh positives; therefor, the person has a tough time obtaining such thoughts as easily or consistently as someone who is 'level headed'. People who suffer from depression can't just be 'snapped out of it' or 'pull themselves together', because depression is not the same as a passing mood.

My depression was triggered by a sudden death in the family and I was down for months. I felt worthless, especially around people- I couldn't go an hour without thinking about the negatives I seemed to provide or have. Even sleep was tough for me-Took hours at times just to go to sleep. This wasn't insomnia, just depression disguising itself as so and keeping my mind active- Either thinking about the negatives or just feeling that 'lack of emotion in a very grey state of mind.'

It sucked horribly and is something that I look back upon knowing that this will not happen to me ever again. Self-confidence was really the key for me. However, as soon as I started to talk to someone about it, talk to family, a doctor and get a healthy lifestyle (eating healthier, working out, jogging, digging up my old hobbies), things started clicking for me and it seemed as if everything became much clearer over time. An important thing to remember is that the sky is the limit.

Okay I'm done ranting.. hope that made some sense and maybe even provide some help. GL!



Depression

 

[Guest]

I've only been depressed one time in my life and it was due to a 48 week regimen of pegalated interferon for Hep C.For those snits that feel depression and unhappyness,boredom,sadness etc are the same thing,I can only truly wish you a chemical imbalance in your near future.What a bunch of cold punks,telling someone with an imbalance to "man up",you havent a fuckin clue but someday I hope you do!!!!!My depression was no different than if I had taken a drug,a very lousy drug.The lousiest shittiest drug you can imagine,its a chemical thing to be sure.Before anyone tells someone to "man up" in that situation,at least do a tad of reasearch so you'll appear to have a fuckin brain!

 

[Guest]

The only thing thats going to bring you out of an interferon caused depression is zoloft or a similar compound,I know nothing about depression that occurs naturally except to say I think a lot of people "depression" are nothing more than the blues.My depression didnt make me sad,it made me stark raving mad!Without zoloft I'd have never finished 48 weeks of that shit.For those with hep C that think the misery isn't worth it,I did my 48 weeks in 2001 and tested undetectable again in 2006.And Yummybud,you just THINK your not extremely crazy lol!

 

[Guest]

smoke lots of the weed and save some money then see the world. travelling is always good for the soul. the only thing i look forward to in life is going on a holiday or changing my surroundings.