my shrink says i was smoking to self-medicate my depression, but i smoked way too much and had a psychotic episode so i found out that i unfortunately cannot smoke anymore.
what are some ways that you have dealt with depression?? i just moved back in with my dad and i have no friends in this town. what do i do
2007-08-20 16:21:42 · 10 answers · asked by jack 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
What do you mean "shrink"--was this a psychiatrist (medical doctor) or psychologist?
Go to a psychiatrist or other medical doctor and talk about your symptoms, maybe you can be put on an antidepressant.
I used to smoke weed a long time ago, but I can't do it without getting depressed and it made me act like a total selfish jerk. I have been on Paxil for about ten years and it works well. I don't miss weed at all. I don't drink alcohol anymore either. The only bad habit I have now is I drink a lot of coffee; but it doesn't seem to bother me in any way.
2007-08-20 16:30:47 · answer #1 · answered by majnun99 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What are you talking about??
Smoking pot causes depression. You set and smoke, get high, and accomplish nothing. Your come out of your stupor and see the world has gone on forward without you so you get depressed and smoke more. Soon you wake up your 45 or 50 years old still living in the basement of mom and dads house, no job, no education, no experience, and no your brain fired from so much dope.
Wake up stop smoking the crap and start studing so you can have a furture.
If you have goals and a furture then depression has no time to enter your life!
Dope is for DOPES!
2007-08-20 16:42:25 · answer #2 · answered by dadw5boys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find love in a passion for something you enjoy doing, a love for another human being, or a spiritual love. If you can accomplish all 3, that's the best one can hope for.
These positive emotions will alter your depressive thought processes. Your mind will be occupied with interesting ideas and experiences. There will be no room for sadness to enter.
Regarding finding friends - ask yourself what do you like to do? If it's working out, join a gym - you'll meet people there. If it's photography, join a group. You get the point I'm making.
Take care of your body. This is essential as taking care of your mind. Exercise, eat healthy foods - the omega 3 fish oils do work btw.
I hope this has helped and that you start feeling better.
2007-08-20 18:44:25 · answer #3 · answered by Marguerite 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fish oil (My psychiatrist recommended it)
and sadly, Exercise. It releases those pesky little endorphins that naturally enhance and elevate your mood.
I'd tell you to try tequila, but with psychotic episodes, it'd probably just make you mean. (personal experience lol)
Why not let the doc medicate you? Rx in place of smoking..... Idano, I'm just rambling. Cause I did that thing you're not allowed to do anymore....but I'm not gloating...if it'll cheer you up I'll go back out and smoke one for you too!
2007-08-20 16:31:50 · answer #4 · answered by Nothin' Special 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go out to a public place, like starbucks, and try to stir up a conversation with someone. Go to the mall, go to a bar, get outside and meet people! Get a job, ASAP. Make sure that you are too busy with other things to concentrate on your depression. It's hard to meet new people, but its worth the end result, which is a much better life.
2007-08-20 16:46:36 · answer #5 · answered by shadow.guitar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I deal with my depression by taking prescribed medication, getting enough sleep, exercising, eating at regular intervals, talking to my psychiatrist, and getting sunlight. You seem to miss having friends, maybe you should look for friends with healthy life styles. Good places to look are neighbors, church, at a gym, at work.
2007-08-20 16:43:48 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Working out does it for me. I know that it sounds like the last possible thing that you want to do when your depressed, but when your done you will feel great! Good luck
2007-08-20 16:34:16 · answer #7 · answered by Kelly 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well first get some friends. and make sure they aren't addicted to drugs or alchohol. music helps me with my depression. i just sit there and listen and it's like all the pain goes away.
2007-08-20 16:31:04 · answer #8 · answered by im_so_frustrated 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
WELL SEEMS TO ME YOU NEED TO BE ON A DEPRESSION MED AND TALK TO A THERAPIST!! IT ALWAYS HELPS TO TALK, ESPECIALLY TO THE RIGHT PERSON!! WISH YOU ALL THE BEST OF LUCK:)
2007-08-20 16:31:36 · answer #9 · answered by stressed4sure@verizon.net 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sex, its like pizza even cold it will put a smile on your face
2007-08-20 22:47:01 · answer #10 · answered by Tatsin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋