Uh, thread... Bi-Polar disorder is not something to joke around about. For psychologist, this is their cancer; Some people can be saved from themselves, some just can't. I highly recommend the documentary 'Boy Interrupted' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLJR2ZkCbMA This kid had to be put on a high dose of lithium and it still didn't work in the end.
Sometimes I joke about being crazy. I used to tell people I only did what the voices told me to. My father was bi-polar, my mom schizophrenic, whole family alcoholic. Sometimes you have to laugh or you'll probably cry. I turned out to be an alcoholic (recovery since 1986) and clinically depressed. I will still joke about it.........I don't hear voices, hell I'm so old my hearing is shot. I take my meds, don't drink, watch the Blazers, worry about no work, and go on living. That's what we do. I personally am not offended by mental illness jokes. I was at one time because I was afraid of what I saw in my mother. I've come to accept that I have the common cold of mental illness and it's ok. PS Being an electrician I sometimes accidentally give myself shock treatments. That seems to be working for me. That's a joke. OK?
This is a question I ask everyone who is in the electrical trades: What's the biggest shock you've ever gotten and how did it happen? Electricians have the best stories when it comes to stuff like this.
I think it was when I put my glasses on one morning before shaving and saw that old fart in the mirror.
It's not worth re-posting. The bottom line is that I overstepped a line with a good guy who I thought was acting emotionally. My intentions in making that post aren't important, only the result. That makes me an asshole. No excuses.
I have an anxiety disorder. I don't have panic attacks or anything but the anxiety I do have sucks. I refuse to take an SSRI. The side-effects are strong. MAOI's can kill you. Nardil - if you eat cheese, aged meat, etc., you could die from a stroke. Certain foods combined with this medication has killed people.
i suffer from "severe" depression...i have anxiety and rare but horrible panic attacks. been to the hospital twice since January for suicidal thoughts/actions...i dont have any meds. no doctor, or insurance. getting a script is too much money for not having a job/living with 2 humans who spend too much money on alcohol. but who am i to judge sigh.
That sucks! Adderall is great for depressions/apathy. But it's a central nervous system stim and can make your anxiety worse, depending on the type you have. Maybe a combo of Adderall/Ativan is what you need. Of course, your doctor would have to agree. For major depression + anxiety, Nardil is the gold standard in treatment. But, like my post above, Nardil can and has killed people.
well i don't have a doctor. last time i was at the hospital, the doctor there gave me a one time script of avitan. and my dumbass took them when i didnt even need to.....though it did work well when i had anxiety weed really helps my depression/anxiety
I've read that Nicorette and nicotine patches are being used to treat depression + anxiety. One of many short-term alternatives that are out there.
