I feel that I'm getting worse in making those connections in my brain with college wearing me down. I know I'm not going crazy or need to see a psychologist, I'm just curious if Ginko Biloba would be something that could help or other healthy herbs, etc. I could take that might help?
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Ginko Biloba or Clarocet CS. You can get both from the pharmacy without prescription.
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Talk to your doctor if you can.  St. John's Wort is a natural herbal remedy and there are other natural herbs that are supposed to help, I'm not sure if they really do.  I felt the exact same way as you.  I took a couple of different anti-deppresants.  Although I did feel better, I felt apathetic & emotionless, like I didn't care about anything. My school work definitely surfered from it because I just didn't care if I did well or not.  I stopped taking anti-depressants because I would rather feel sad than feel nothing at all.   So antidepressants aren't always the best.  Try an herbal remedy or trying to changes omething in your life (exercise releases natural hormones that make you feel good, or get a fun job, hobby, club, sport - sometimes these things can make a big difference)
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as an employee at a drug store, I can tell you that there are many supplements that can be used to improve brain function. One such product is Centrum Performance, a vitamin, which is supposed to "vitalize body and mind." another product is called BrainSpeed (runs about $40 for 60 tablets), obviously directed more for the brain. I personally haven't tried either of these products, nor have I spoken to anyone who has. I have been considering trying Centrum Performance. Anyway, just talk to a doctor or check out your local drug store.
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You are deffinatley showing signs of having and or developing a serious problem. I think you should go and talk to someone (a councellor, not a friend or anything cos they can be quick to condem). I went through something similar and found talking through my problems really good. You shouldnt drink to get drunk - thats simply binge drinking. Have you thought about why you want to be drunk? Is it to feel good, to block out pain, etc? Also, its troubling to think that you hide your behavour. I know that its hard to talk about it, but it is deffinatley worth it. Its amazing how good i felt after the first session, just to spill everything out to someone who was totally unbiased, knowing that its totally confidential and whoever your talking to isnt going to think your a nutcase is fantastic!!! I hope everything works out for you, and again, please go and talk to someone. Something that really woke me up was when i was told that you can actually die just from drinking too much - because its a depressant, it can actually relax your system so much that you stop breathing and just die in your sleep. Imagine your parents/siblings/friends/etc walking in to wake you up and not being able to - that thought freaked me out. So yeah, again, hope it all goes well, i would give you my email address if you wanted to talk but i dont really want to post it here! Take care
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I had that exact thing this past weekend, my friend squeezed real lemons, honey and water in a mug and warmed it up.  I draqnk it a few different times and it made me feel so much better!!!!  Worked so much better than just medications.
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Yes I have been going through the same thing. I bought an antihistimane and some generic claritan I am starting to feel better.
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the first poster said it well "torrid affair with Ben & jerry"  but not every time... Enya is therapeutic for me too!  I concur!\n\nI also pray, God comforts me:)  He knows everything that has happened, but still likes to hear it from you, so I pray to him, I tell him all of my worries, and ask for his help...  He knows everything and whats best, and it comforts me to know that he wouldn't let anything happen to me that I could not handle!\n\nI also like to take a bubble bath... then I slip into my silky smooth pjs, furry slippers, light candles, and put a jazz cd in, I make hot cocoa and put some bailey's in it (its soooo delectable!strongly recomend!!) and just let the aroma of the candles calm my nerves... you can find soothing candle scents just about anywhere!\n\nChamomile tea is great for when i don't have baileys ;)\n\nbut for those times when I can't relax, or sit down for two seconds put together... usually when I'm facing a deadline or if I;m angry about something... I get into a cleaning frenzy, I tire myself out by laundry, cleaning the kitchen, scrubbing the floor, organizing my home office, cleaning my sheets, etc etc... by the time I'm done, I'm ready to crash, and have a clean house to wake up to, and clean fresh sheets to fall asleep wrapped in... \n\nso did i just ramble or what?  and its friday, so after the art showing I have tonight, i will be taking that bath, and getting comfy and having my special hot cocoa!!!  and I am sleeping in tomorrow, and hopefully waking up to fresh fallen snow!!!\n\nTGIF!! happy weekend everyone!!
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I feel for you. I have the same problem you have and I have refused to use medication. I've got a great husband, great kids and no reason to be depressed but I am. I've been taking fish oil and I am reading a book that comes with a workbook called battle of the mind. Great book. It's been working and I actaully feel motivated and I have been feeling less depressed.
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You have to take the next step, which is the hardest, that is accept it, in it's entirety...unfortunately that means allowing yourself to feel that emotional pain and self-control is key. The process isn't an easy one, but a doable one, and sometimes all we have the strength for are moments at a time, and courage strengthens them into hours, and then days...but we heal.  Friends are a great support system to help you cope, and keep busy, and sometimes just getting away for awhile is also helpful.  I found what helped me the most through a similar situation, was getting back into what I enjoyed doing that I had forgotten all about, which was pertaining to the arts, and I got involved with helping the less fortunate people in my community.  It took time, but as each day passed I regained hope, and strength with the help and kindness of what were once strangers, but now good friends.  A healthy diet, and rest is also very important because sometimes we forget to take good care of ourselves in stressful circumstances, which rob us from being able to focus properly, therefore make sure your daily routine starts with a healthy meal and ends with a good night rest.  Beleive it or not it does make a difference rejuvenating us almost, such a simple task to make an impact on our mind and body who figure?  A check up, with your doctor is very helpful, let him/or her know what you're going through.  Hope this is helpful, wishing you strength towards your steps to moving on forward.  Good Luck!
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As a previous poster mentioned, winter/overcast weather can indeed affect one's mental outlook...as I know by experience.  I always have a harder time studying in the Spring semester.\n\nHowever, by using the word "despair," you seem to indicate that your problem might go deeper than that.  What else is going on in your life now?  Things which maybe are unconsciously worrying you, or not working out as you planned?  \n\nIs your main problem a lack of interest in the material you are studying?  Have you always enjoyed it up till now?  \n\nMost colleges have some sort of guidance/student affairs office which staffs counsellors that might be able to help you, or that you could at least talk to.  I know at my university the Student Counselling Center even advertises by asking students if they feel the way that you describe, and invites them to come talk to them.  Or if not that, you could even talk to your academic advisor about problems you may be facing with your coursework and your motivation.  \n\nGood Luck\n\nNote:  you mention additionally that you are Hindu, and have trouble when others question your beliefs.  Is there a Hindu group where you live that you could talk to, or get advice on how to become stronger to spiritual attacks?  \n\nThe most helpful thing for anyone in despair is to find someone supportive to talk to face-to-face--even if they can't offer mucn practical advice, just having them there to listen can be helpful.
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I'm currently dealing with the same things.  It got so bad for me that I had to take time off from work.  What I find helps is to see my dr on a regular basis, and I go see a psycologist also, just to talk and help to get things out and deal with them.  I started keeping a journal again.  Just write, don't think about what you are writing, just write. Its amazing what actually comes out when you don't think about the words.  \nTry taking a nice warm bath, play some relaxing music, light a candle, and just relax.  Slow deep breaths, in through your nose, out through your mouth.  I mix in some lavendar oil with my bath, its very relaxing.  \nTry taking a walk, not a quick run/walk, just a stroll.  Try to enjoy the beauty thats around you, because no matter where you are theres something beautiful.  That helps me to think positive, since in depression  you dont want to be a positive person.  \nTake any medications the dr gives to you.  In time, the majority of them will help.  Only you're doctor can determine which is right for you.  I am on several right now, and I am noticing a difference in myself. \nSurround yourself by friends and family, granted that they aren't the one causing you anxiety.  Talk, and listen to what they have to say.  Enjoy a cup of decaff herbal tea.  Limit your caffiene intake, since it can make your anxiety worse.  \nTry taking up a hobby or craft to keep your hands busy.  I have been doing plastic canvas work, and its helping me keep busy, and when I feel stressed or anxious, I work on my project until the feeling passes.  I have also been trying to read.  it helps me relax also. \nI hope this helped, its whats been getting me through the last few weeks.  Good luck to you!
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You are clearly very clairvoyant! I do have that ability as well but not as strongly as you do. It's funny that you've brought up this topic. On Saturday, I was speaking to two people on two separate occasions about the same topic! The first lady has abilities like what you described about yourself. She reads people and their energy for a living. She can also put your energy back into balance. She was telling me that I need to try to learn how to filter out the negative energy that I absorb from people. I know I'm very sensitive to people and the energy they have. (Good and bad). But lately I'm feeling drained. She picked that up from me and said I need to get back into balance. I need to learn how to not let others negative energy affect me the way it does sometimes because I'm so sensitive to it. There are some people that I meet or know and I try to have as little to do with them as possible because of the energy they possess and put out. They could have left the room, and I still feel odd to be in the same room they were just in. I've had many experiences regarding my senses to this kind of thing. It's cool to hear someone else who understands this sort of things. Many people don't have a clue about this or disregard it all together. It was nice to see your posting. You have a gift. Have a good day and God bless you!
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I understand what you're going through as the same thing happened to me. I think it may be depression from the shock of what happened to you.\n\nI passed out on a night out with friends and since then I've been tired, unmotivated and just constantly dizzy and lethargic.\n\nI've been to them all Neurologist, etc. They found nothing and made me feel as though I was imagining what was happening to me. They told me I would snap out of it. Yeah right!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nHowever, I've been doing my own research on line and I found out about 'ST. John's Wort' a meal supplement and herbal remedy for mild to moderate depression, which has really got me mentally and physically motivated again.\n\nCheck it out on line yourself.
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I am taking a new one called Niravam...it melts on your tongue, calms you down, but you can still function ( or I know I can).  I have tried valium and xanax and like them both, but they seem to "zombie" me out.  Niravam is the best I have had so far.  My dr. also coupled that with Zoloft..I still have some bad days, but these have helped me so very much.  My symptoms were general nervousness, being extremenly agitated or jittery, crying and depressed.
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I don't think water would have anything to do with it. Have you tried Gingko Biloba for the ringing? I know someone who was skeptical about taking it, but, he was pleasantly surprised when it actually worked. You can get it at a health food store, or even wal mart by now.
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Mental Acuity Plus has helped others with this condition.  Contains ginkgo, bilberry, hawthorn, and B vitamins.\n\nHope this is useful and feel free to contact me with questions.
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First of all, you just identified what is making you feel bad ... you feel bad for not completing college!  That's simple to fix, enroll in college again and get your degree.  Even if it's just at the local community college it'd be a great start and you'd feel like you're working toward something.\n\nI've also struggled with anxiety and depression and I'm on lamictal as well.  One of the best things that improved my self esteem was that I applied to two graduate programs in subjects I was interested in, and now I feel like I have goals and am moving forward in my life.  I still feel depressed at times, but I'm feeling a lot better.\n\nOne more thing I want to recommend is emotions anonymous -- talking to other people who feel like you do is an awesome way to work through your problems, make friends and feel less alone.