Anybody here ever take medication for depression?

[DrX]

I've been fighting my demons for a long time.I got this black cloud over me that I cant seem to get rid off ever since my teens, I'm 28 now. I've never tried a therapist, prescription drugs or street drugs. I've always thought I was mentally strong enough to fight the mental war alone and endure and maybe I can...so far I've been able to function in a society that I could never relate to.

I feel like maybe I should stop being in denial and get mental help, I see myself as "normal" but maybe that's my own false perception of who I really am, and that I'm really crazy ...I usually bounce back every time I have my dark moments and never talked about it with nobody irl, only on here. I do that because ppl can know your weaknesses...they can exploit u.

I really want to avoid medication but I might have no choice, maybe its for the better me....anybody here take meds, If so whats the side effects, do it actually help?

 

[Unknown Poster]

I currently take Bupriprion for depression/anxiety and i urge people who do suffer from depression/anxiety or whatever to seek treatment even if you feel ashamed of it. Theres no shame in it. I havent felt better.

 

[Boujee Bonita Braxton]

I took Zoloft in high school. It didn't really seem to help though.

I hope you find your remedy though.

Depression is a battle.

 

[DrX]

I currently take Bupriprion for depression/anxiety and i urge people who do suffer from depression/anxiety or whatever to seek treatment even if you feel ashamed of it. Theres no shame in it. I havent felt better.

whats the side effects?

 

[DrX]

I took Zoloft in high school. It didn't really seem to help though.

I hope you find your remedy though.

Depression is a battle.

what do u do now?

 

[Anerdyblackguy]

I've been to the therapist a couple of times. Once in elementary school, and in my first year of college. I took Prozac for a little bit. Seriously bruh it's not really worth it. I only did it for a week, and My whole mind went into high mode; trust me You don't want it. But keep trying the therapist. Ever tried hooking up with a black male therapist. It helped me open up more.

 

[whknorth]

Jack Daniels.

 

[Malik1time]

try to talk to a therapist my friend it could help.. i never wanted to talk to anyone but i finally did and it worked well for me.i was to scared to take meds for depression after my cousin died of a overdose of depression meds stay away from those things... but thats just my thinking. god bless the ones who take them thou

 

[Unknown Poster]

whats the side effects?

Not really any.

It will make you not want to smoke cigarettes if you do and thats a plus. I havent bought a pack in a while. It was originally developed as an anti smoking tool.

 

[Mason83]

I currently take Paxil for generalized anxiety. It has helped me immensely. I used to self medicate with illegal drugs to deal with my problems. At the core of it all was anxiety that I was trying to cope with. I would seriously recommend at least talking to a therapist and seeing what they say. It really does help.

 

[MoneyTron]

I'm 28 too and I've had episodes on and off since I was 15/16. I just fight it naturally. Its very tough though especially if anxiety sets in.

I had a doctor give me some stuff in college but I stopped after a few days. Didn't feel like myself.

The black dog never leaves. Just have to keep it chained to a tree in the yard.

 

[Unknown Poster]

Ive been exercising again since its been not as cold as before.

Back on my skateboard.

Seriously people will laugh, but my skateboarding steez puts youngins to shame.

And personally...not to brag...but ive been getting some p*ssy as of late. And im moving to a new apartment, and my business and music has been getting mad shine as of late.

Considering the hell i went through last year...i couldnt be happier.

 

[Anerdyblackguy]

Ive been exercising again since its been not as cold as before.

Back on my skateboard.

Seriously people will laugh, but my skateboarding steez puts youngins to shame.

And personally...not to brag...but ive been getting some p*ssy as of late. And im moving to a new apartment, and my business and music has been getting mad shine as of late.

Considering the hell i went through last year...i couldnt be happier.

Good Shyt man.

 

[Lo-Co]

I currently take Bupriprion for depression/anxiety and i urge people who do suffer from depression/anxiety or whatever to seek treatment even if you feel ashamed of it. Theres no shame in it. I havent felt better.

i used to take bupiron,abilify, and prozac.
im alright now im just anti social at times. i want to change that

 

[PhonZhi]

I think about that saying "ignorance is bliss" alot. Seems like when u come into the knowledge of reality, its hard to remain happy and optimistic. I dont smoke or drink nor have the desire to but it seems like becoming becoming "conscious" brings about that dark cloud OP referred to.

I have a 3 year old daughter and sometimes i get legit sad when i look at her laughing and playing. She's innocent and pure right now. She's unaware of the evils of the world. She's unaware of racism. She doesnt see color. My views of the world has completely changed since she was born. I have a very pessimistic view of society now and sometimes i regret bringing somebody whom i love so dearly into this world.

Certain people are just wired differently mentally. Being "aware" is a gift and a curse i guess. You have a brilliant mind OP, dont think nobody notices. I certainly do.

Get help if thats what you feel you need to do. We need more brothers like you spreading knowledge