Depression.

Ekstasis said:
@RiaX, are you a psychiatrist?
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I sincerely hope not, if this is the level of his grasp on the fundamentals of human nature:

RiaX said:
@ warathex ... why on earth are you depressed ?!?! you survived cancer you should be anything BUT depressed lol. I posted in your thread "do not forget your new perspective on life"
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Ekstasis said:
copa are you perhaps bi-polar? I need some advice
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I am not bipolar, no. I probably would have mentioned it if I was, in my first post in this thread.

However, if you read through the entire thread, you will find people who have plainly stated they are so - They'd be better suited to offer advice, if they are so inclined.
 
copacetic said:
I am not bipolar, no. I probably would have mentioned it if I was, in my first post in this thread.

However, if you read through the entire thread, you will find people who have plainly stated they are so - They'd be better suited to offer advice, if they are so inclined.
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thank you
 
Ekstasis said:
@RiaX, are you a psychiatrist?
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no just a mere pharmacist. As people say I just count tablets LOL

:( no one appreciates a pharmacist anymore.

I dont like like psychiatry (though very experienced on it), simply because I cannot relate to the patient. I've never been through depression, get sad but like 10 minutes later im over it. Have a very clinical perspective on everything.
 
I know somebody who is suffering from depression, but is in denial. it has got to a point where his left breast has now grown into a huge lump the size of a size a bra & he still doesn't take it seriously. Gets panic attacks at least 6 times a day. When you drag him to the doctor, he gets referred to specialist, but prefers to just bunk work instead & lie about being on sick leave. Always has these negative thoughts. The list is endless...

How do I get through and actually make him take this seriously?
 
A physical lump ? could be bad, a biopsy should be done (medical attention is definately needed for this).

From my experience there is no helping these type of people. You tried let it go, you cant help anyone that doesnt want to help themselves. If they were suicidal they will be commited by the family or dead, I assume your friend is netiher. Sometimes people just seek the attention of concern from others. One lady I delt with would fake an epiletic fit every visit so that the doctor would see her lol.

The best ways to treat these is to ignore them, once they realise they all alone and not getting support they will go and look for it, but if its very bad this can result in suicide or if they pretending they will realise they arent getting attention and return to normal. Personally the risk is too great I would speak to the family and leave it in their hands.

Again I stress, you cant help those that dont want help in medicine. Practicing as a pharmacist in a psych hospital you will lose against those that truely dont want help even with the best treatment and professional staff. If a patient has completely lost the will to live they will commit suicide (if they dont want to recover) there is nothing you can do to stop this. Ive only delt with 2 patients like that in my career, I provided the best pharmaceutical care, the psychs provided the best supportive therapy and the Drs prescribed the best medicine and the nursing staff were extremely diligent. They claimed and pretended to make progress to leave the padded cell, both ended up comiting suicide. When someone is properly suicidal and not afraid of the concept and they have failed treatment options, you cant win.... fact either lock them away for the rest of their lives or they kill themselves.

You've given it your best shot no one can ask for more than that, its one of those things
 
Over the last two weeks I have finally started feeling the full effect of the Cipralex. What a difference!

I am so much more confident and no longer have the dissociative symptoms :D
 
I have a prescription for Cilift and Trepiline for depression and sleep deprivation.

To be honest i've never felt any difference from either of them.. once I took Trepiline on an empty stomach and it really knocked me out.. but other than that nothing.. guess i'll report back in another months time.
 
lol they not miracle cures, they stabilize your mood, allowing you to get sleep and function normally. You have to work out your depression through therapy. The drugs will just aid you not cure you
 
RiaX said:
lol they not miracle cures, they stabilize your mood, allowing you to get sleep and function normally. You have to work out your depression through therapy. The drugs will just aid you not cure you
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Yeah that's exactly what they are.. the difference is they dont stabilize my mood. I feel no different.. my mood is always the same and depressive.
 
Rosaudio said:
I have a prescription for Cilift and Trepiline for depression and sleep deprivation.

To be honest i've never felt any difference from either of them.. once I took Trepiline on an empty stomach and it really knocked me out.. but other than that nothing.. guess i'll report back in another months time.
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Do you drink a lot?

From my own experience with Cilift, this will dramatically decrease its effect.
 
Rosaudio said:
Yeah that's exactly what they are.. the difference is they dont stabilize my mood. I feel no different.. my mood is always the same and depressive.
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These drugs are also highly individualized. If a particular drug is not working, discuss it with your doc and find an alternative.

Most people who need these medications need to try a couple before they find something suitable.

I was lucky with Citalopram.
 
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