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[–]Sammie_SU 15ポイント16ポイント  (10子コメント)

Congratulations, I'm really happy for you! I suffered with severe depression for many years, and had a few failed suicide attempts. I'm here as proof, to say things will keep on improving for you, don't look back and keep fighting the good fight!

[–]AAL314 1ポイント2ポイント  (9子コメント)

What worked for you in terms of managing your depression, if you don't mind me asking? I have this weird thing where I feel really well for two weeks after I switch from one SSRI to another (switched a couple of times looking for a fit), and I think, hey, this is helping, but then I just slide back down :(

[–]FadeIntoReal 4ポイント5ポイント  (5子コメント)

For me, once I learned that regular exercise was a neccessity, not a luxury, I've been in control of it. I'm in the gym a minimum of three days a week now. Usually one or two good runs per week as well.

I hope that info helps someone.

Edit:OP keep up the good work.

[–]AAL314 0ポイント1ポイント  (2子コメント)

I actually heard of that, it makes sense since exercise boosts serotonin levels. Thank you, I've been thinking about signing up for monthly access to this pool (I can swim like a savage), and now I might just do it.

[–]FadeIntoReal 0ポイント1ポイント  (1子コメント)

I actually had a doctor that when I told him that running made me feel better, he discounted it, saying "people always tell me that running or biking 'cured' thier depression but it doesn't work like antidepressants." In retrospect, given that it's now becoming clear that SSRIs are likely much less effective than the marketing would have you believe, I would argue this with him and probably change his mind somewhat. Honestly, while it's true that nothing, so far, 'cures' depression, hard work is the most important and most accessible tool I have. Just knowing that I have an effective tool readily available is a great help in itself.

[–]AAL314 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

I think those two things going together might be a good thing. I don't know if you know how SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) work, but they basically prolong the time for which the released serotonin has an effect on your mood, so your brain is cheated into thinking there's more of it. SSRIs can't make you produce serotonin, they can just make you keep the effects of it better. So, exercise on SSRIs seems like a perfect marriage.

[–]ElVitor 0ポイント1ポイント  (1子コメント)

I've been trying to get into the whole working out thing, how do u manage to just.. Go? Do u go alone or with people?

[–]FadeIntoReal 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

I do both. I love the solitude of running in the woods (it's important to keep your knees up!). There's nothing like it.

Although I prefer not to lift weights with others, I'm not usually terribly shy or awkward so working out with others is not a problem for me. I've been doing yoga with the same group of people at my gym for 6-7 years. It's a pretty casual group and Sundays tend to be even more casual as in we actually crack jokes and have a lot of fun with it. A few years ago a friend convinced me to try a boot camp class. The first class beat me up pretty badly, but now it's raised my fitness level quite a ways. I tend to push myself hard, perhaps a bit harder with the group, especially when I'm not feeling particularly motivated when I walk in.

If you feel like you are shy or awkward, I would offer this perspective. I see lots of people in the people in the gym who are, perhaps, struggling weight problems or poor fitness issues. Most of us are always interested in making them feel part of the group and encouraging them since most of us have our own challenges and we feel great when we work so we're apt to share our good mood.

The most important thing I can tell you is that no matter what you want to do in your life, it's supported by first taking care of yourself. It's NOT optional if you want to enjoy your life as much as possible. No matter what exercise works for you, do something and, further, try to challenge yourself.

TL;DR Hard work makes you feel good and most people who do it share that mood freely.

[–]hardboil3d -3ポイント-2ポイント  (2子コメント)

Medication is keeping you sick.

[–]AAL314 1ポイント2ポイント  (0子コメント)

Well I must say it's better with meds, just not good enough by itself for me to function optimally.

[–]throwaway__1234 1ポイント2ポイント  (0子コメント)

What kind of tinfoil hat bullshit is this? Do you have any proof that this is the case, or did you just feel like being contrarian and conspiracy-theorist-y? SSRI's might not be the best alternative to, say, having a functional brain in the first place, but for some people it's better than not having anything.

[–]drkstlth01 7ポイント8ポイント  (1子コメント)

One day at a time.

This phrase helped me through the toughest years of my life.

[–]Gaat05 2ポイント3ポイント  (0子コメント)

Mine was "this too shall pass". Knowing that the desire will pass was comforting if I just held on long enough.

[–]BenderB-Rodriguez 3ポイント4ポイント  (1子コメント)

Good for you, but seriously all success kid is now is people overcoming depression and suicide......it's starting to depress me how lonely you fuckers all are

[–]Trust_Me_Im_Right 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

You can take medication for that. Side affects include thoughts of suicide, aids, or sudden death

[–]canisdormit 2ポイント3ポイント  (0子コメント)

Any step in the right direction is a good step.

[–]Jonaldson 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

It took me 7 months of taking the same SSRI daily before, for the first time in my life, i realized I didn't want to die when those thoughts entered my head. Depression is so complicated and has no guaranteed fix, so I am happy when someone else is able to talk about a victory against it.

[–]Splatacus 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

Take it slow...don't bite more than you can chew But try it once in a while

[–]TheAylius 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

I suffered with depression throughout high school. Like. BAD.

I finally just decided one day that I couldn't kill myself, too much of a coward and didn't want to ruin my families lives, so I decided fuck it, I'm going to go do everything that I think I can't, and my family says I can't.

Six months later, I'm now in my senior year and pretty happy. My grades have shot up and all it took was the two magic words. Fuck it.

I just started doing anything I thought I couldn't. Going to parties all night, bodysurfing(social anxiety kept me from going to the beach). I pretty much envisioned myself doing everything I dreamt of, and then started taking steps to doing it. I realized my errors were in me constantly downplaying myself. I used to sit in my house all day, but now I'm out and active.

Keep your head high man!

[–]porkbellydiet 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

:)

[–]Champigne 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

That's awesome. I've struggled with depression, and I can relate. I'm not over the moon every day, but the fact that I don't think about killing myself anymore is huge.

[–]Araama 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

I just started medication on Tuesday.

I've needed to be on it for several years now. I'm looking forward to having a good day, and sleeping normally, and having the normal Monday blues, instead of the crippling fear of going outside and seeing the world, and having to get ready.

[–]DashboardQueen 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

Such a great feeling :) Go OP!

[–]Mountains1 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

Congrats! I got over my depression of 5 years beginning this year and its mind blowing. I'm learning to love myself, my relationships are better, meeting new friends and the thing that blows me away the most, I'm so much smarter. Without my brain energy going towards hating myself, I'm able to challenge my intellect a lot more.

[–]Derptardaction -1ポイント0ポイント  (0子コメント)

Very glad to see everyone who commented was encouraging and understanding. We need more people like this around us daily.

[–]virtual_girlfriend 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

Congrats! I know it's difficult to live that way, and it's the little victories that matter.

[–]Derptardaction -1ポイント0ポイント  (1子コメント)

Most people will look at this as something minescule but I know how huge this is. I was finally diagnosed with MDD and GAD last month after living with it for over a decade and have been too terrified to actually pick my meds. Some days are better than others but one without crying spells and panick attacks is a huge win. Stay strong and don't hesitate to message for a listening ear.

[–]Champigne 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

Just give it a shot. I felt the same way when I prescribed an antidepressant, but they helped me a lot at the time. What's the worst that could happen? They don't work and you feel like you did already?

[–]32redalexs 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

I know the feeling. I'm proud of you! Never give up, no matter what, losing the will to live and then realizing that you have the will to live again is incredible. Know that if you ever need help, your Reddit family is here for you always.

[–]rostrev 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

That's awesome, so freaking awesome!

[–]christianlane 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

NIce! I'm happy for you! Keep it going a step at a time, but that's huge!

[–]halfawit 0ポイント1ポイント  (0子コメント)

That's great!!!

What, if anything, helped you get out the door? If I may ask ...

[–]YourWorstShitemare -5ポイント-4ポイント  (0子コメント)

Once you go black you never go back!! Am I right gurls??

[–]Ixium5 -2ポイント-1ポイント  (0子コメント)

How bad is your life that you actually think that way? I know guys that lost limbs from bombs that remain happy but know found one kid hanging in the abolition tent during a 4 week exercise.