I suppose that's true, but that doesn't mean people can't learn other perspectives.
argh, I had something to say but I forgot about it. I'll probably say it later when it comes to mind.
It's a matter of time
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Re: It's a matter of time
by Ayrayen » January 8th, 2014, 8:02 am
Hello Everyone
Now how do I start this.
I've been gone half of this day, going to the doctor, sending me to another doctor, to a psychiatrist etc..
And they told me, that i'm going to get medication for it.
But, it's not sure to 'work' on me.
So starting from today, this will be the turn-point in my life.
So what will it be? Go for the better, or for the worse.
Let's see what life has in store for me.
Now how do I start this.
I've been gone half of this day, going to the doctor, sending me to another doctor, to a psychiatrist etc..
And they told me, that i'm going to get medication for it.
But, it's not sure to 'work' on me.
So starting from today, this will be the turn-point in my life.
So what will it be? Go for the better, or for the worse.
Let's see what life has in store for me.
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Re: It's a matter of time
by JSlayerXero » January 8th, 2014, 9:15 am
If it's an "antidepressant" then I would be very cautious about it. Even if you don't read the article, the first video near the bottom is why I say this.
http://www.wnd.com/2013/05/father-of-adhd-calls-himself-a-liar/
http://www.wnd.com/2013/05/father-of-adhd-calls-himself-a-liar/
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Re: It's a matter of time
by ~MP3 Amplifier~ » January 8th, 2014, 10:52 am
I personally will never consider antidepressants. But that's just me.
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Re: It's a matter of time
by Ayrayen » January 8th, 2014, 11:03 am
~MP3 Amplifier~ wrote:I personally will never consider antidepressants. But that's just me.
I am desperate, I am alone, I've lost the will to fight, I can no longer open a book and read to learn.
I am standing completely still in my life.
It's do or die.
I am left with no choice.
I will probably have to go through hell once again if this doesn't work.
But honestly, who gives a ♥♥♥♥?
Nobody.
I can literally do nothing at this point. If i'm going to reject the only hope that I have left, I might as well go jump of a bridge.
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Re: It's a matter of time
by NanTheDark » January 8th, 2014, 11:45 am
I don't know what to say about this. If you think the pills are the only way, then go I guess.
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Re: It's a matter of time
by ~MP3 Amplifier~ » January 8th, 2014, 11:51 am
No, it's not that I'm telling you not to take them, but genetically they cause more side effects than they do actually help. They've ruined two members of my family already, whereas everyone else I've spoken to who's taken them says they've really helped. So I just don't trust it because I'm blood related to two people who reacted badly, and tbh the only two people I actually know who've reacted badly to them.
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Re: It's a matter of time
by Harmless » January 8th, 2014, 5:46 pm
Yeah, it's more of a gamble than it is a straight-up remedy. You sure you haven't tried talking to anyone else? Or try making a new friend? Then again I'm a little unsure on your current situation so...
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Re: It's a matter of time
by ChaosYoshi » January 8th, 2014, 6:26 pm
At first, I was considering antidepressants when my counselor brought it up as an option for my depression, but I turned away from it after I heard some of the risks it had. My uncle was glad that I did not go through with it, since he has used them before, and he became addicted to them for a very long time. I'm currently doing well enough, but then again I haven't been through all of the ♥♥♥♥ you have.
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Re: It's a matter of time
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by Venexis » January 8th, 2014, 7:00 pm
Dunno if my opinion here is valid, but I was prescribed antidepressants last February when things got a little overwhelming. I couldn't eat or drink without being sick, was going four or five days without being able to sleep, resting only when I would fall over from sheer exhaustion. It's not exactly the same, but a lot of the underlying thoughts and emotions seem very similar.
I was tossed between doctors and psychiatrists for a week and a half, all while trying not to utterly fail all my midterms (which coincidentally were right around that time period as well) and was finally given pills. (It's not important which, as the one they select would be in response to your situation, and not mine.)
Within another week, I was able to get a decent night's rest for the first time in ages. Just under a month later, things were pretty much back to normal. The doctor I was seeing said I could probably stop after the three month mark, but decided that six would be a safer route, and so I've been off them (and fine now) for four months and counting.
Of course, this is just my experience and there is more to the story- I may not have needed pills at all, just a while to properly accept certain events in my life at the time. However, I do feel like everyone who is writing them off as unsafe should consider this: Do the relatively few people who experience side effects (and the much smaller percentage of people who suffer severe reactions in response to such medication) invalidate the vast majority who are able to resume normal lives after a few months taking them?
I had no side effects, serious or otherwise, and it took a whole 30 seconds out of my life each day. It's not even something I had to do for the rest of my life. Besides, the whole point of having doctors, psychologists, and other similar professions dealing with this sort of issue is to ensure that you are given the treatment that will have the smallest negative impact, and the maximum positive change.
Just my thoughts, but I don't regret anything. You can of course refuse pills, but I would strongly suggest listening to the advice of the doctors and psychiatrists. This is their job, after all, and they wouldn't remain employed very long if they displayed malicious intent toward patients. Ask questions, and be honest. Hopefully things will start looking up for you, Ayrayen. Good luck.
I was tossed between doctors and psychiatrists for a week and a half, all while trying not to utterly fail all my midterms (which coincidentally were right around that time period as well) and was finally given pills. (It's not important which, as the one they select would be in response to your situation, and not mine.)
Within another week, I was able to get a decent night's rest for the first time in ages. Just under a month later, things were pretty much back to normal. The doctor I was seeing said I could probably stop after the three month mark, but decided that six would be a safer route, and so I've been off them (and fine now) for four months and counting.
Of course, this is just my experience and there is more to the story- I may not have needed pills at all, just a while to properly accept certain events in my life at the time. However, I do feel like everyone who is writing them off as unsafe should consider this: Do the relatively few people who experience side effects (and the much smaller percentage of people who suffer severe reactions in response to such medication) invalidate the vast majority who are able to resume normal lives after a few months taking them?
I had no side effects, serious or otherwise, and it took a whole 30 seconds out of my life each day. It's not even something I had to do for the rest of my life. Besides, the whole point of having doctors, psychologists, and other similar professions dealing with this sort of issue is to ensure that you are given the treatment that will have the smallest negative impact, and the maximum positive change.
Just my thoughts, but I don't regret anything. You can of course refuse pills, but I would strongly suggest listening to the advice of the doctors and psychiatrists. This is their job, after all, and they wouldn't remain employed very long if they displayed malicious intent toward patients. Ask questions, and be honest. Hopefully things will start looking up for you, Ayrayen. Good luck.
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