do you take psych pills? - Page 10

Shawnee123 · 01-17-2007, 03:15 PM

To play devil's advocate: another side of speculation is that depression causes your brain to reuptake the seratonin, slowing your neurons, worsening the situation. It's a chicken/egg thing.

DanaC · 01-17-2007, 05:28 PM

I suspect for a lot of people its a combination of physiological and psychological factors. There are many different ways that depression can manifest itself and there are many different potential causes.

It's worth remembering though, that talk therapy also carries risks. A poor practitioner can traumatise their patient through injudicious use of their tools, just as easily as a pill can adversely affect someone physically.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-17-2007, 08:30 PM

If there is a problem (or two) plus a chemical imbalance, pills can balance the chemicals but might cause you to overlook the problems. I'm feel so much better everything must be fine.

Once the chemical thing is addressed, it might be a good idea to reflect on the things that had bothered you, from a new perspective. Can't hurt.

Hey, it worked for Tony Soprano.

Shawnee123 · 01-18-2007, 10:59 AM

Tony Soprano, on therapy:

Anthony 'Tony' Soprano Sr.: It's like taking a shit.
Dr. Jennifer Melfi: Ok. I actually like to think about it as a childbirth.
Anthony 'Tony' Soprano Sr.: Trust me. It's like taking a shit.

:p

Phil · 01-18-2007, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Tony Soprano, on therapy:

Anthony 'Tony' Soprano Sr.: It's like taking a shit.
Dr. Jennifer Melfi: Ok. I actually like to think about it as a childbirth.
Anthony 'Tony' Soprano Sr.: Trust me. It's like taking a shit.

:p

there's nothing so under-rated as a good shit.

Happy Monkey · 01-18-2007, 01:17 PM

I think that's what he was saying. It feels good when you do it, but once it's done, what's sitting there ain't no beautiful baby.

Trilby · 01-18-2007, 01:26 PM

At age 13 I was diagnosed with depression and put on Elavil (an old drug--but it was 1977 and pretty much IT) but NO ONE told me that it would take 4-6 weeks to make me feel better so I stopped taking it (it made me tired)--and my parents never followed up. Mom took me to a gastroenterologist for my unexplained stomach pain and HE diagnosed me (correctly). I never went back, I never saw a psych and I never got any better. In 1989 I saw a therapist who knew, within 60 seconds of meeting me, that I was depressed. It had never occurred to me that I was--I just thought life sucked. She referred me to a doc who put me on prozac and it changed my life. I've gone off prozac many times---and it's never been a good idea. IMHO depression and anxiety (not to mention addictions) are all part of familial make up.

I've often wondered why the depressed/addicted trait has survived for so long and I've come to the conclusion that a lot of depressed/addicted people are just really attractive in some way to normal people.

Phil · 01-18-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

I think that's what he was saying. It feels good when you do it, but once it's done, what's sitting there ain't no beautiful baby.

true, but its MY baby.

DanaC · 01-18-2007, 02:07 PM

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I've often wondered why the depressed/addicted trait has survived for so long and I've come to the conclusion that a lot of depressed/addicted people are just really attractive in some way to normal people.

Or...they're really attractive to other depressed/addicted people:P

xoxoxoBruce · 01-18-2007, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

Or...they're really attractive to other depressed/addicted people:P

Or maybe they are vulnerable to pregnancy.

Perry Winkle · 01-18-2007, 04:21 PM

Ed Hagan thinks depression might've served a beneficial function during human evolution.

Spexxvet · 01-18-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Or maybe they are vulnerable to pregnancy.

Or they're really, really horny all the time.

Phil · 01-19-2007, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

Or they're really, really horny all the time.

i can vouch for that.

SteveDallas · 03-16-2007, 12:05 PM

I'm now officially on the pills. I appreciate all the comments in this thread, which were a big help to me.

Phil · 03-16-2007, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveDallas

I'm now officially on the pills. I appreciate all the comments in this thread, which were a big help to me.

PM me if you want any help or have any questions about anti - depressants.
I'm just about to wean off mine. I wish you the best.

View Poll Results: do you take, or have you taken psych oriented pills?
Yes,I currently have a script for a mind/mood altering drug	11	24.44%
I have taken them in the past	9	20.00%
I think that I need them, but have never actually done so	3	6.67%
No, never.	22	48.89%
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01-17-2007, 03:15 PM	#136
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	To play devil's advocate: another side of speculation is that depression causes your brain to reuptake the seratonin, slowing your neurons, worsening the situation. It's a chicken/egg thing. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

01-17-2007, 08:30 PM	#138
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	If there is a problem (or two) plus a chemical imbalance, pills can balance the chemicals but might cause you to overlook the problems. I'm feel so much better everything must be fine. Once the chemical thing is addressed, it might be a good idea to reflect on the things that had bothered you, from a new perspective. Can't hurt. Hey, it worked for Tony Soprano. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-18-2007, 10:59 AM	#139
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Tony Soprano, on therapy: Anthony 'Tony' Soprano Sr.: It's like taking a shit. Dr. Jennifer Melfi: Ok. I actually like to think about it as a childbirth. Anthony 'Tony' Soprano Sr.: Trust me. It's like taking a shit. :p __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

01-18-2007, 01:17 PM	#141
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	I think that's what he was saying. It feels good when you do it, but once it's done, what's sitting there ain't no beautiful baby. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

01-17-2007, 05:28 PM	#137
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I suspect for a lot of people its a combination of physiological and psychological factors. There are many different ways that depression can manifest itself and there are many different potential causes. It's worth remembering though, that talk therapy also carries risks. A poor practitioner can traumatise their patient through injudicious use of their tools, just as easily as a pill can adversely affect someone physically.

01-18-2007, 01:26 PM	#142
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	At age 13 I was diagnosed with depression and put on Elavil (an old drug--but it was 1977 and pretty much IT) but NO ONE told me that it would take 4-6 weeks to make me feel better so I stopped taking it (it made me tired)--and my parents never followed up. Mom took me to a gastroenterologist for my unexplained stomach pain and HE diagnosed me (correctly). I never went back, I never saw a psych and I never got any better. In 1989 I saw a therapist who knew, within 60 seconds of meeting me, that I was depressed. It had never occurred to me that I was--I just thought life sucked. She referred me to a doc who put me on prozac and it changed my life. I've gone off prozac many times---and it's never been a good idea. IMHO depression and anxiety (not to mention addictions) are all part of familial make up. I've often wondered why the depressed/addicted trait has survived for so long and I've come to the conclusion that a lot of depressed/addicted people are just really attractive in some way to normal people. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

01-18-2007, 04:21 PM	#146
Perry Winkle Esnohplad Semaj Ton Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 2,259	Ed Hagan thinks depression might've served a beneficial function during human evolution.

03-16-2007, 12:05 PM	#149
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	I'm now officially on the pills. I appreciate all the comments in this thread, which were a big help to me.

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