Depression.

I feel like CBT generally is the best way to move forward in life, but the drugs do help.
 
I was listening to Christo Wiese the other night and he said something that resonated in me, he said something along the lines of how he looked at being negative and pessimistic and realized it did zero for him so he stopped bothering paying attention to it.
 
Just an fyi...

Always Google the meds that a doctor gives you. Plenty of meds affect the way your antidepressant works (or doesn't work). That thick book the docs like to reference, don't tell them everything.
 
D3nz said:
Just an fyi...

Always Google the meds that a doctor gives you. Plenty of meds affect the way your antidepressant works (or doesn't work). That thick book the docs like to reference, don't tell them everything.
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I think it's highly irresponsible to use any medication without taking at least a preliminary look at the med itself and potential interactions with whatever else you might be taking.
 
I have a question: How much of an impact does heavy drinking have on depression?
 
I depends on your personality and if you're taking treatment IMHO.
I was on 40mg cilift for many years, and drink like a fish. Alcohol just numbed everything down.

But I think if your depression isn't under control, alcohol can make it worse. Especially since your rational though process is inhibited this can lead to bad decisions.
 
Cheers.

I know I drink way to much and wonder if it is not contributing to my depression.
 
It's not going to help.
It could be you are drinking because you are depressed. And the alcohol may make you feel even more depressed.

Then you get guilt, because you are drinking too much, along with a feeling of hopelessness because you have become reliant on alcohol and can't seem to stop.
 
Alcohol definitely exacerbates my anxiety and depression, but it doesn't cause it.

If I'm doing good then I can have a few without issues, but if I'm struggling then I have to stay away from alcohol.
 
copacetic said:
I think it's highly irresponsible to use any medication without taking at least a preliminary look at the med itself and potential interactions with whatever else you might be taking.
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Yep, well now that the simvastatin has been stopped, and Mr Monster D3nz has retreated, I've notified my husband that I'll be going with him to any future doctor visits, me and Google :D. That doctor really pissed me off when he consulted his reference book and said he can't see any reason for the simvastatin to interact with the effects of the antidepressant. Google has plenty of anecdotal stories of how it's ruined marriages and relationships.
 
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Here to join the club, I got diagnosed with depression last week and have been put on 20mg cilift which I'll be starting tomorrow, hope it does not mess me up to much :sick:
 
chromedome said:
Here to join the club, I got diagnosed with depression last week and have been put on 20mg cilift which I'll be starting tomorrow, hope it does not mess me up to much :sick:
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Hopefully you have tried safer alternatives before resorting to drugs.
 
chromedome said:
Here to join the club, I got diagnosed with depression last week and have been put on 20mg cilift which I'll be starting tomorrow, hope it does not mess me up to much :sick:
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Cilift isn't bad. While its building up (takes 6 weeks to be fully effective) you might get some slight nausea.
Worse effect for me is that it kind of flattens all emotions.

I'm going to have to start mine again, seem to be in a bad depression lately and it's getting annoying.
 
Cifilit is the better one IMO. If you new to it, just be aware of caffeine etc too. Headaches nausea etc
 
chromedome said:
Thanks guys, I chickened out but will see about starting over the weekend.
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No need to chicken out, but do make sure you are aware of the potential side-effects.

I used Cilift for a good handful of years, so can give you a fairly reasonable idea of what to expect, and why I stopped.

I was absolutely exhausted for the first month and a half or so. It felt as if gravity was winning the fight. Along with this was a complete inability to orgasm and rather rubbery genitals, which is rather startling if no one thought to warn you about this possibility (fair warning: this can continue for years once you stop the meds!). Nausea was also fairly prevalent during this period.

Once this passed though, the drugs kicked in, and made an absolutely legitimate difference to the depression itself. This is not something that should be discounted. For many this is the difference between functioning and not functioning.

However, for me, I stopped (possibly ill-advisedly), as the drug was a very broad brush, and just about completely flattened my emotions. I've come to the conclusion I'd rather be miserable and 'emotionally honest', than happy by means of essentially being dead inside.

One thing I would strongly suggest though before trying meds, is to stop drinking completely (if you drink). Alcohol and depression is an absolutely cluster**** of a combination.
 
copacetic said:
No need to chicken out, but do make sure you are aware of the potential side-effects.

I used Cilift for a good handful of years, so can give you a fairly reasonable idea of what to expect, and why I stopped.

I was absolutely exhausted for the first month and a half or so. It felt as if gravity was winning the fight. Along with this was a complete inability to orgasm and rather rubbery genitals, which is rather startling if no one thought to warn you about this possibility (fair warning: this can continue for years once you stop the meds!). Nausea was also fairly prevalent during this period.

Once this passed though, the drugs kicked in, and made an absolutely legitimate difference to the depression itself. This is not something that should be discounted. For many this is the difference between functioning and not functioning.

However, for me, I stopped (possibly ill-advisedly), as the drug was a very broad brush, and just about completely flattened my emotions. I've come to the conclusion I'd rather be miserable and 'emotionally honest', than happy by means of essentially being dead inside.

One thing I would strongly suggest though before trying meds, is to stop drinking completely (if you drink). Alcohol and depression is an absolutely cluster**** of a combination.
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Thanks for the valuable info,you've given me lots to chew on.I think I need to do some research before taking the plunge,will be seeing my Psychologist on Saturday and discuss this.
 
Oh yeah as mentioned. Cilift is known to suppress libido. But the delayed orgasm is a bonus!

It also helps with anxiety a tonne.
 
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