Depression.

[lexity]

Treatment for me was as simple as getting myself to my GP. Listened to my symptoms, didn’t even question anything and I left with a prescription of schedule 5 antipsychotics on repeat. No referral for further counselling, etc, which in hindsight would have been beneficial.

Wow. If this isn't criminal, it should be.

Doctors are supposed to constrain themselves to objective diagnoses.

Do you recall what the antipsychotics were?

 

[lexity]

If it's coming from you, it's not educated

Nice to see you again, too.

 

[Brian_G]

As you said, typical bipolar symptoms.
Making stuff up. Everyone is wrong.
Spending money like crazy. (had to stop all accounts).
Even got rid of her phone because she says her husband is tracking her.

Completely bonkers.

Worse than what I dealt with.

Can't comment re bipolar symptoms, not familiar enough with that, but the highlighted bits do sound like what's called Delusional Disorder - it's incurable but treatable - maybe worth a look at.

 

[lexity]

You refuse to deny it. I wonder why....

Never heard of innocent until proven guilty?

You make the claim, the burden of proof is on you.

I don't owe you an explanation.

 

[Splinter]

Never heard of innocent until proven guilty?

You make the claim, the burden of proof is on you.

I don't owe you thing.

Lol. Doing that rat-in-a-microwave flopping around again.

You know I can't prove it - which is why I asked you to simply confirm or deny it - in that thread where you were espousing Christian values. I believe they include honesty.

You refused to deny you were ponderer. I take that as evidence you are him. You could of course debunk this in an instant; but remember your eternal soul is on the line.

 

[Splinter]

Any links to where the "highest levels" have admitted such?

Psychiatry is a complex discipline requiring years of training as I understand it, but I'm willing to learn from an expert such as yourself.

And don't try and squirm out of answering this one as well.

 

[The Voice]

Wow. If this isn't criminal, it should be.

Doctors are supposed to constrain themselves to objective diagnoses.

Do you recall what the antipsychotics were?

Prozac.

 

[Brian_G]

Lol. Doing that rat-in-a-microwave flopping around again.

You know I can't prove it - which is why I asked you to simply confirm or deny it - in that thread where you were espousing Christian values. I believe they include honesty.

I've stopped reacting to this kind of thing, quite a few being accused and one of the main culprits who caused it this year was Pak Fai Fu, just to make trouble.

Sure, many will be playing with more than one ID, some abusively. I've got a spare if I want, but it belongs to another peep in the house.. so what?

You refused to deny you were ponderer. I take that as evidence you are him. You could of course debunk this in an instant; but remember your eternal soul is on the line.

That's an oxymoron - if soul is eternal, how can it be on the line...

 

[RedViking]

Worse than what I dealt with.

Can't comment re bipolar symptoms, not familiar enough with that, but the highlighted bits do sound like what's called Delusional Disorder - it's incurable but treatable - maybe worth a look at.

It could be that as well. Point is she needs to get to the damn dr. so they can help her. Argh...

 

[Splinter]

I've stopped reacting to this kind of thing, quite a few being accused and one of the main culprits who caused it this year was Pak Fai Fu, just to make trouble.

Sure, many will be playing with more than one ID, some abusively. I've got a spare if I want, but it belongs to another peep in the house.. so what?


That's an oxymoron - if soul is eternal, how can it be on the line...

Oh, stop defending your little secession buddy. And clones are fine, as long as youi are not a banned member - which ponderer is.

And it's not an oxymoron, old chap - I would say your eternal soul going to hell instead of Club Med in the Clouds is having it on the line.

 

[lexity]

Prozac.

I thought you said there were 5.

And anyway, I think Prozac is an SSRI, not an anti-psychotic.

I could be wrong, though.

 

[Brian_G]

And it's not an oxymoron, old chap - I would say your eternal soul going to hell instead of Club Med in the Clouds is having it on the line.

Wrong thread, but begs for a reply......

IF... if long term hell was real, then it's nothing to do with your lying, 'cos all sins are the same in that resultant regard. You either get saved (not sure from what exactly) or you don't.

Go rant elsewhere, this is a serious thread.

 

[The Voice]

I thought you said there were 5.

And anyway, I think Prozac is an SSRI, not an anti-psychotic.

I could be wrong, though.

Ah lol my bad. Wasn’t meant to be plural.

 

[The_MAC]

Jumping onto the tail end of this.

My brother recently (at least from a very noticeable perspective) started showing signs of depression e.g. doesn't like social settings, doesn't want to get out of bed, doesn't return messages/calls etc.

He had/has a lot on his plate at the moment i.e. 2 small children, studies, demanding job etc.

He is currently seeing a therapist and is on Brintellix, seems to be working somewhat.

I do sometimes feel like he must just toughen the F up, but that is the un-sympathetic and frustrated side of me talking..

This got me thinking, how many people suffer micro-depression, myself included, cause there are days where I really have to dig deep to get through the day, do my job, be there for my wife and kids, just basically getting through a day (I also have a hectic job, 3 small kids and just try to overall be a good dad/husband/brother/son etc.)

How do you distinguish between clinical depression and stress/fatigue/burnout - I think I had burn-out last year, or at least on the brink of it.

I imagine we will never know, as it is not something you diagnose via pathology but rather by observation and evaluation. But seems sad that some might never get the help they need and must just struggle through life, un-aided..

 

[Jings]

If anyone is looking for a natural alternative for depression blue lotus flowers is an option to explore.

My SO has been able to reduce most of the Lexamil withdrawal symptoms when he drank tea made from blue lotus flowers daily. He'd been taking the antidepressants for about three years continuously and other types on and off prior to that over the years.

Disclaimer: not medical professional advice.

 

[Brian_G]

Jumping onto the tail end of this.

My brother recently (at least from a very noticeable perspective) started showing signs of depression e.g. doesn't like social settings, doesn't want to get out of bed, doesn't return messages/calls etc.

He had/has a lot on his plate at the moment i.e. 2 small children, studies, demanding job etc.

He is currently seeing a therapist and is on Brintellix, seems to be working somewhat.

I do sometimes feel like he must just toughen the F up, but that is the un-sympathetic and frustrated side of me talking..

This got me thinking, how many people suffer micro-depression, myself included, cause there are days where I really have to dig deep to get through the day, do my job, be there for my wife and kids, just basically getting through a day (I also have a hectic job, 3 small kids and just try to overall be a good dad/husband/brother/son etc.)

I imagine we will never know, as it is not something you diagnose via pathology but rather by observation and evaluation. But seems sad that some might never get the help they need and must just struggle through life, un-aided..

For milder cases, perhaps Biral can help. I've used it - dulls the senses more than a bit, but was worth it to me and a friend at the time. Takes a few days to work. Available without prescription, quite popular.


@lexity , would be interested to hear if you've come across bad press on this drug.

 

[Splinter]

Wrong thread, but begs for a reply......

IF... if long term hell was real, then it's nothing to do with your lying, 'cos all sins are the same in that resultant regard. You either get saved (not sure from what exactly) or you don't.

Go rant elsewhere, this is a serious thread.

I'm certainly not ranting, oh great defender of lexity. And I always love people who want to get a response in but then try and tell you not to reply. And I know its a serious thread, which doesn't deserve whacko commentary like psychiatry is a pseudo-science.

 

[Brian_G]

@Splinter - in most discussions with Lex he and I are arguing, see for yourself in the main secession thread.


@Jings , I think I recall that Biral is based on a plant extract as well. But turned chemical..

 

[Splinter]

@Splinter - in most discussions with Lex he and I are arguing, see for yourself in the main secession thread.


@Jings , I think I recall that Biral is based on a plant extract as well. But turned chemical..

If you say so.

 

[lexity]

@lexity , would be interested to hear if you've come across bad press on this drug.

Never heard of it, no.