Should I try medication?

Deane_ · 2016-12-10T17:54:18+00:00

Some mental health issues can be corrected by lifestyle changes and some can not. If it's affacring your quality of life and you've tried other options- there is no shame in going on medication.

PnrGgntrRed · 2016-12-10T20:27:27+00:00

Sorry to ask, but have you checked for ADHD/Aspergers etc.?

Keep lifting, socialise a bit, quit social media if you're on it. Find a hobby or mission and work on it.

It seems meditating doesn't seem to work at the moment - have you tried Headspace/Mindfulness?

Other than that I'd speak with a health professional.

vorverk · 2016-12-10T20:35:17+00:00

How old are you? if you tried all other things, medication is OK. And find a therapist YOU TRUST. Most effective treatments are with a therapist you can trust, not the method being practiced. Also, if you go on medication, dont take the ones that kill libido. Some never recover from it and libido never returns...

bitchfucker72744 · 2016-12-10T20:26:20+00:00

Hey I can relate when I was younger I used to be on antidepressants. I don't consider myself a depressed person anymore I got of them when I turned 19. It could be something is happening in your life or just the struggles of growing up. I was told I would need medication and therapy for the rest of my life. I beg to differ. I'm now 23 and am very happy with my life. There are people out there who know what your going through. Trust me

The morale of my rant is if you need medication it's not a sign of weakness, do it

Auphor_Phaksache · 2016-12-10T21:01:57+00:00

What state do you live in? You could try the occasional THC boost to level yourself out. Granted that is only treating the symptoms, you should find a counselor to figure out why you are lashing out externally and what you can do to channel that into something productive.

Barry_Gunt · 2016-12-10T23:10:12+00:00

How old are you?

Also, what are the intense emotional. compulsions you are feeling?

RPmatrix · 2016-12-10T23:08:44+00:00

Bro, you're most likely severely deficient in Magnesium! The Recommened daily intake of Mg is 450mgs p/d BUT the 'average American diet' provides about 150mgs p/d!

Magnesium is essential for a "calm and balanced brain function" -- Mg ions are 'neuromodulators' that stop our brains from 'overdoing it' by modulating the synapses themselves. Calcium and glutamate do the opposite and 'excite' the synapses; ergo, IF you don't have sufficient Magnesium in your head, you can easily get stressed out and anxious far more quickly than IF you had 'enough' Mg!

Seriously, do yourself the favor and go and buy some Mg supplements and start taking 800-1000mgs per day for a month or so

the stuff is amazing at stopping anxiety and reducing depression And it 'works' really quickly e.g. you can notice it within a few hours. It's as good as cannabis for making you 'chill' but without the 'stone' and better than Valium!

It will be the best $10 you've spent in a while

And stay away from "prescribed antidepressants" unless you're Fully Psycho ... and even then, I'd only take them for a few months at most!

Trust me, DOing this will have a HUGE effect upon your "emotional stability" AND what's the best part, it 'works' in a few hours! You will find yourself going from 'anxious' to chill in 2 hours! And it will keep doing this until your bodies Mg levels have stabilized.

I 're-discovered' this myself about 15mths ago and it's channged my Life! I've also told about 20 other people I who have spoken of their 'anxiety' and ALL of them have come back to tell me "how amazingly well the Magnesium supps have worked for their anxiety and related depression!" (coz it's a bitch feeling anxious when you don't want to!)

If anyone wants a whole bunch of "scientific literature" to back up all these claims I'm making, just ask.

It will be The Best $10 you've ever spent OP, $10 is SFA to lose trying to fix such a problem!

cobalt1728 · 2016-12-11T04:29:21+00:00

I'm gonna get on wellbutrin and prozac most likely because I cant take this shit anymore.

BrodinsOats · 2016-12-11T07:31:53+00:00

Hey man, I can relate to a lot of what you're saying. The past year has been really trying for me as well.

I'm 27 now. I'm 5 years clean from heroin and benzos. I've still continued to struggle with my addictive tendencies, thought. Pot and binge eating are still a bit of an issue for me.

I've got ADHD, although I've been able to mostly manage it and get by in my life without meds. But the past couple of years it seems to have gotten worse. The worst part seems to be the chronic stress that accumulates over time, and turns into burnout.

I've been working out quite seriously for the past 3 years or so. It's the one thing really steadies me, and is my biggest passion.

I've tried to manage things with exercise, diet, healthy sleep habits, meditation, journaling. It's like a house of cards. If I'm able to be productive and consistent, then everything is okay. But I can never be consistent for long.

I've also been adverse to medication. But this past year, things have really come to a head. So I've been seeking out solutions.

I started seeing a psychologist, which was helpful, but ultimately not fully satisfying in terms of progress. Then I saw a psychiatrist, and have been trying out vyvanse for the ADHD. It's helpful, but it burns me out. I don't think it's a viable long-term solution, but I'm giving it a shot for now.

I commend you on your meditation habit. That's some serious fucking discipline dude. I can tell that you're really motivated to fix this bullshit that's frustrating you.

Recently I started going to group therapy (SMART recovery meetings, a 12-step alternative). Going into the first meeting I had the most intense anxiety...but afterwards, I had the biggest surge of confidence, and felt amazing.

Being vulnerable and sharing some of my problems with a group of strangers who listened without judgement and who offered thoughtful feedback was really powerful. Even more powerful was reaching out to offer my own help and advice to others, and being listened to, and appreciated.

I've also been trying neurofeedback. It reminds me a lot of meditation, but it seems to accelerate the benefits. I walk out of the sessions with a profound sense of calm. It fades shortly after, but I think I'm finding that I'm beginning to be able to draw on the experience and bring myself back to that state more easily with some meditative focus on the breath.

Last thing I've been trying is to read more. I think I can honestly say that I've internalized a lot of stoic philosophy to the point that I am optimistic for the future, and I do not feel depressed or self-loathing. "The Power of Now" and "Meditations" were both helpful in this regard.

I think I'm going to give Wellbutrin a shot, and hopefully reduce or eliminate the need for the vyvanse. I have strong hopes continuing the neurofeedback, too.

Anyways, I just wanted to let you know you're not alone.

We're all gonna make it, brah :')

Title	Should I try medication?
Author	TheRedINTP
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Date	December 10, 2016 4:55 PM UTC (9 years ago)
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