Ecstasy and Depression!?
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That is a great question - you hit the nail totally on the head at the absolute ridiculousness of the supposed "war on drugs". \n\nWhy are we telling people not to take "illegal" drugs such as cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis, etc., when "legal" drugs such as prozac, seroxat and zoloft are used in pretty much exactly the same way.\n\nIt comes down to money and control. Pharmaceutical companies make billions of dollars from psychiatric drugs and GPs seem to hand them out to people like candy. And what do these drugs actually do? They certainly do not cure anyone of anything. Mental illnesses are not physical diseases. Taking prozac for "depression" is not like taking insulin for diabetes. Psychiatry is total junkscience. All these drugs do is simply change the normal chemistry of the brain to create a false psychological state. Long-term use, like any other drug, can be seriously harmful, both physically and mentally, and yet many people swear by them as some sort of modern day wonder. These same people, i'm guessing, at the same time, are probably telling their kids about the dangers of smoking weed or snorting coke...! It's totally crazy.\n\nAll psychoactive drugs are harmful, whether "legal" or "illegal". Instead of fussing about the legality and costs of recreational drugs, or being blinded by the giant pharmaceutical companies' propaganda regarding "psychiatric medications", governments should look into what is missing in society for people to turn to mind-affecting drugs in the first place.\n\nMike\n\n--\nDecoding Psychiatric Propaganda\nhttp://groups.msn.com/psychbusters\n\n\n--------------\nNOTE ADDED: 03 Feb 2006\nFairyNanook, Of course... anyone who has even the slightest criticism of Psychiatry must be a Scientologist! LOL! Do me a favour! And as for your claim that "depression is a physical disease, just like every other disease out there" I would simply say this: PROVE IT! Provide me with some SCIENTIFIC PROOF! No one has been able to so far, including the NIMH, NAMI or the American Psychiatric Association. Only last July did the president of the APA, Dr. Steven Sharfstein admit that "We do not have a clean-cut lab test". Check the DSM IV and it even says it in there. There is no evidence that ANY mental illness is a physical disease. If you have been told differently then know this: YOU HAVE BEEN LIED TO. Check http://groups.msn.com/psychbusters for more info.
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Look through old photo albums! That always cheers me up. Also, go somewhere with lots of orange like a park with lots of flowers. Orange is proven to improve mood. Go for a long walk. That will clear your mind or whatever your sad about. Hope you feel better.
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If you is on Effexor you is getting help for depression. Go back to your GP and tell him/her what you wrote here and they will get you PROPER help
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Yes. Go to your doctor and ask about Welbutren or Lexapro. They help! I take them both because I suffer from sivere Depression.
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theres many things you can do. when im depressed or feeling low, i call or talk to one of my friends or family members. i also like listening to music. another thing you can do is eat your favorite food.
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Gosh I feel bad for you...sounds like a hardcore case of depression.  It's so easy for other people to just tell you to seek therapy, isn't it?  I have lifelong bipolar disorder, so I know how it feels to have been down in the depths of depression...thankfully for me, I eventually snap out of it and go into "happy" mode.  In my experience, talking to a therapist has not helped.  They ask me a million questions, write them all down and make me feel like a science project, give me a prescription, and send me on my way -- all for $175 for a 30 minute appointment.  I have found that when there is a constant vague feeling of depression for seemingly no reason, it is because I have suppressed that reason.  Identify the sources of your unhappiness.  For me, I finally realized that it was about three different instances in my past that had changed my mindset or my innocence in some way -- made me jaded to the world.  I'm still working on it, but I'm hoping to confront and forgive or be forgiven by the people involved.  And yeah, I've had my heart broken and I still have feelings years later, so it's perfectly normal.  If you have self-esteem issues, work on something that you enjoy and that you are good at -- don't worry if you fail at first, practice makes perfect.  Help others or be a friend.  It's almost impossible to feel low about yourself if you know you are good at something or worth something to someone.  If your self-esteem is in the dumps because you are worried about what people think of you, then don't be.  Look at people who are stupid and unattractive and have confidence -- if they have it, then why shouldn't you?  Basically, you need to recognize meaning in your life.  It's already there, you just need to find it.  All right, enough Dr. Phil crap from me.  Good luck and bless you.
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Is there anyone else out here that knows what living with clinical depression is like?\n\nSpiritual this, Love that...\n\nSeriously look into some forms of controlling a chemical imbalance.\n\nI KNOW.
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Hello there! I am sorry to hear you are feeling so down. People are so quick to say someone has depression. You say that you act like you are the happiest person on earth, but you aren't happy on the inside. You just have to believe that you do deserve happiness! I believe that you just have low self-esteem and self worth. 17 is a hard age! Believe me...looking back I felt the same way and wondered what the heck was wrong with myself. Just the pressures nowadays that are being put on young people is enough to make someone want to give up! I know to be happy is easier said than done sometimes, and it is a lot of work sometimes. Once you start believing in yourself it will get more simple. Life is too short not to have fun--experience life. I am not saying go out there and do foolish things, but enjoy the silly stuff. I am an adult and I still like to go to toy stores and play with the puppets! Because it makes me happy. I am not here to make anyone happy but myself. It sounds selfish, but before we can help others, we have to help ourselves. Just the fact that you asked the question on here shows that you are ready and willing to make a change for yourself. I have done a lot of "stupid" things in my life, but I have learned that loved ones are there for you no matter what you do. If people really love you, they are there for you no matter what! You can make little changes in your life. Use positive affirmation..when you start to feel those thoughts of hopelessness creep in--say to yourself that you are not listening anymore. If you are still feeling beyond hopelessness, there are many people you can go to to talk about it. It is not a sign of weakness to ask for some help and guidance. It is you standing up and saying you are sick of being that way and taking control of your life. I wish you luck and hope that I helped a little! Take care!
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Ecstasy is so powerful.  In low doses it can be recreational and okay.  However, it is a powerful hallucinogen, and on the way down from the high, the hallucinating is really bad.  One of my friend said that he thought the trees all around him were going to eat him.  Also, the next day is really great, and you feel great about having done it.  BUT, the day after that is a shithole and you feel really really low and like you want to do it again.  This day makes the experience not worth it.
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Take the Homeopathic Remedy IGNATIA AMARA in 30 potency thrice a day half hour before meals whenever you feel depressed take it for three days at least or uptil you start feeling that your depression has disappeared and stop taking it then again take it whenever you feel your depression coming on with time it will disappear completely without any side effects or complications.\nTake Care and God Bless you !
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Signs of Depression\n\nQ:  What are the warning signs of depression (other than "feeling sad") and what can be done about it? Also, please tell us about the herb St. John’s Wort and if it can be used to treat depression. \n\n\n\nA:  Depression, for many, is a slow, almost imperceptible process in which life, in varying degrees, begins to lose its meaning. Research demonstrates a measurable depletion of certain chemicals in the brain; this is the foundation for many of the drugs used to treat this condition. \n\nThe following are warning signs of depression and should be taken seriously if one regularly experiences them:\n\n\nDepressed mood \n\nLoss of appetite for food \n\nDifficulty sleeping or sleeping much more than usual \n\nA sense of helplessness and hopelessness \n\nThoughts about suicide \n\nLoss of interest in the activities of daily living (work, play, time with family and friends) \n\nUnusual irritability \n\nFeelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt \n\nDiminished ability to think or concentrate\nIf you are experiencing up to five of these symptoms for more than two weeks, this may represent a serious depressive episode. If so, see your doctor as soon as possible. Treatment may include counseling, medication, and in severe cases hospitalization. \n\nSt. John’s Wort has been historically used as a mood elevator and some research has demonstrated a positive effect on the brain chemistry of depression. In some limited studies benefits were shown like reducing anxiety and feelings of worthlessness, as well as improvements in quality of sleep. \n\nI would discourage anyone reading this from self-diagnosis and consequently running down to the health food store to arrange treatment. A depressive illness can be serious, necessitating evaluation by an objective professional. \n\n\nArticle Created: 1997-12-15\nArticle Reviewed: 2005-01-24\n\nDr. Russell Robertson is Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. His biweekly column of medical advice also appears in the CNI Community Newspapers throughout metropolitan Milwaukee. \n \n \ngood luck
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I think it sounds more like clinical depression rather than manic depression, but I'm not an expert.  You really need to go and see your GP and talk this through with him or her.  I know this is quite a big step for you, but depression is really one of the most common ailments that GPs are seen about (2nd only to bad backs I believe) so s/he will not be at all uncomfortable about it and nor should you be.  The GP will be able to make a proper judgement.  If you are mildly depressed, regular excercise and healthy eating really can make a lot of difference (boring I know!) but if you are severely depressed a course of medication may be in order or possibly some sort of counselling or self-help type of affair.  Please be brave and take the seond step needed to seek help (You've taken the first by asking here).  You are not alone and this illness is much more 'respectable' now than it used to be so you have nothing to fear or to be ashamed of.  Good Luck.
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my wife has been diagnosed with depression and put on 100 mg of Zoloft. Things have been rather rocky for the last few months around here. I believe she hasn't been making some decisions as rationally as she used to, and our ability to communicate is slipping. we are encountering quiet a few problems lately . I do think some of them are due to her depression but not all of them
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Depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the body.
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No i don't but i used to when i had depression and you have a classic symptom, go and see your doctor and explain everything about how your feeling, they will be able to help, either with councilling or drugs, try to avoid te drugs though untill you have tried other things, don't be scared or embarrassed though it is a very common problem these days, Good luck
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The Short-Term Side Effects of Ecstasy\n\nWhile it is not as addictive as heroin or cocaine, ecstasy can cause other adverse effects including nausea, hallucinations, chills, sweating, increases in body temperature, tremors, involuntary teeth clenching, muscle cramping, and blurred vision. Ecstasy users also report after-effects of anxiety, paranoia, and depression. \n\nShort-term side effects of ecstasy\n\nNausea \nHallucinations \nChills & sweating \nIncreased body temp \nTremors \nMuscle cramping \nBlurred vision \n................these are a few I found off of Google...it is withdrawals, and i think if you type in 'ecstasy withdrawals,.." you will find more..I think you will be fine, and never, never, go there again... Say your prayers love xox
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HI AGAIN!..(i answered your other question..sorry it was really really long\n\nMs. Butturfly...how old are you? \n\nif u don't want medicine..go out more..have fun..talk online..to strangers like me who can help you..(NOT by meeting up somewhere) lol just u kno..talk and hopefully make u laugh..and tell u fun things to do like get some friends and go to school...don't FEEL despressed anymore..once u understand the fact that your depressed..change ur self..its like saying "once you know what your doing wrong, do it right" u understand?\ni hope this helps..\nfeel free to email me stranger person..lol i just want this world happy