I never shared this with you guys as I could cope with it but it has gotten worse, my depression

I don´t know where you live..
But could it be parasites?

Do a detox, exercise.

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Positive social interactions? Get a pet, and a hobby and join groups for that hobby.

I think most issues in the body start with the gut. Start cutting things out of your diet to see if there is any relief. Get more sleep. Get more exercise. Take quality supplements.

See a doctor and get meds for depression and anxiety.

No.

Dangerous drugs. Hooked for life. Super expensive.

Salvia Divinorium. Powerful natural halluciongenic from SA that not only cures depression but also alcoholism.

Timothy Leary was investigating these substances when he was chief phycologist at Harvard and I can not only say it cured my depression but it had none of the neg side effects of man made chemicals.

Depression is rough. To be cured of it is amazing.

Poppy Cock.

chronic Depression and Anxiety are a bummer.

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I tried to hire a crane to lift me out of my depression... couldn't find one big enough.

try 5-htp coupled with tyrosine. Should have them at your local vitamin shop. One is a precursor to serotonin and the other is a precursor to dopamine.

Have a cup of coffee after taking one of each for an extra boost.

The meds a doctor gives you is Serotonin.

You need a cat. Just start putting food on the porch and they will show up. Then pick one. Or three. It's really up to you. If you like it, then let it move into the house.

In a very short time it will drive you nuts and you won't have any spare time to think about being depressed. You will spend all of that time trying to keep the cat under control.

Good luck!

I concur

B vitamins are very very important

A furry friend for companionship if you can afford it would be wonderful

Sorry to hear that! Do you believe as I do that it comes down to a choice ?

B vitamins are huge too

Having been in the place you’re in a few times in my life, my simplest answer is, “Endure.” Sometimes you just have to pass through the place where the black dog follows you. Just keep walking, gently, slowly, persistently through until you reach the “golden sky and the sweet silver song of the lark.”

The Bible is full of stories of depression. “For in much wisdom is much grief, And he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.” Ecc. 1:18

You’re confronting an issue of the soul. Read Thomas Moore’s “Care of the Soul” or Michael Singer’s “The Untethered Soul.” It helps to know that you’re not alone. There’s nothing “wrong” with you; this is an aspect of being human that some of the greatest minds have confronted. King David, Churchill, David Foster Wallace, Spike Milligan, Mark Twain, Jordan B. Peterson.

Speaking of JBP, his videos have been life-changing for many of us. He talks about micro routines: get out of bed, make your bed, eat a high protein breakfast, wash your dishes, shower, … Then write down small achievable goals that will take duration (endurance) to complete, like making 1000 paper cranes or reading 52 books in a year. Don’t compare yourself to others, “Comparison is the thief of joy.”

Sit with yourself, journal, and do your best to determine what you need to move onward. Wim Hof’s way through was through breathing and ice water bathing. Eckhart Tolle learned the power of now. Michael Brown wrote of the presence process. Daphne Kingmaker told us the 10 things to do when life falls apart.

There’s a service called Better Help that has a good approach. Kratom may help: K R A B O T site is good. Melatonin (only low-dose 3-5 mg.) will help with sleep. SAM-e and St. John’s Wort may help with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), if you live in a high-latitude zone. And though microdosing mushrooms may help, other than that stay off drugs and alcohol. Both will do you harm. If you’re a drinker or dealing with a drinker or have a parent who was a drinker, go to AA or AL-Anon.

Summary: Be easy on yourself, know you’re in good company, eat well, take small steps, listen to Jordan Peterson, resolve to endure. Never, ever give up.

No, it's not.

SSRI's (Select Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) prevent the body's existing serotonin from being absorbed (the uptake part) by the neuron after it's been used to send the message/electrical signal.

SSRI's are not serotonin.

I should add that magnesium is important. I like Natural Calm powder best, raspberry lemon is my go to. A clean diet, meaning real not processed food, is vital. As far as OTC remedies, your age, where you live, and any underlying health issues make a difference in choosing what will work best for you.

Definitely get b12 levels checked. Some people have a condition with intrinsic factor that is needed to absorb b12 from food and vitamins and have to get b12 shots. It's an immune disorder of sorts.

If you're chronically low on b12 it can cause awful mental and physical problems and eventually kill you.

Being too low on vit d can cause similar problems too. Get a good high dose for a while if you've been inside a lot, like 5,000 mg/day.

1. Grounding, walk bare feet preferably in the sun.
2. Get some fruit
3. Light a doobie
4. Talk to a shrink (preferably in a brothel)
5. Lsd
6. Meditation daily.

OP, Go to the local food bank and volunteer. You need to get out and about. It's the times we live in dude. It is tough out there.

Great advice given here

I suffer from SAD and L-theanine helps tremendously

Kratom also but use with caution

Ultimately we need to understand we're not meant to be happy and free of pain or discomfort all the time

Life is an ocean, sometimes it's calm and other times it's stormy

Accept that you will have bad times, let yourself go through it, and know that it is temporary... ALL of this is temporary

I suffered for years with depression, got prescription meds which only made it worse...

What finally helped me more than anything was a close relationship with God. He is the Great Physician

Prayers for you and everyone battling this

Honestly if you're not depressed from time to time you're not paying attention. I've heard it said that depression is anger without enthusiasm, makes sense

The vitamin D is a great suggestion for everyone but especially for dark skinned people living in northern climates, they are particularly vulnerable to vitamin D deficiency which can result in depression and other issues.

Good luck, hope you find some relief.

Know that you're not alone. I feel like this much of the time. I'm still trying to get over this crap. Tired of being alive but not actually living. Try to keep your mind busy constantly. I notice if my mind is occupied I don't dwell on the emptiness/hopelessness/self hatred nearly as much. Do literally anything (cleaning/walking/drawing/etc.) to get your mind to stop focusing on the negative feelings. It really could benefit you to see a psychiatrist. I don't wanna be on meds at all, but they do help many people. And if you want to steer clear of the pharma meds, you could see the type of docs that only help people with natural medicine. Also, when you get up in the morning, tell yourself "I'm gonna be the best I can today". Lastly, I suggest seeking Jesus if you haven't yet. I've seen so many people do a complete 180 after accepting Jesus and his Father who sent him. I hope the best for you.

Duhhhh. The whole point is: the body's Serotonin isn't doing its job.

Thus the meds.

Not really more circumstances that effect the grey matter is my belief, did my choices lead to the circumstances? Possibly.

Biochemical Dysfunctions are what causes chronic depression,
that's why the right chemicals are the best way to fix it.

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I life time of experimenting with drugs will do that to you, what's the right chemicals if you don't mind sharing?

Retreat now requires Vaxx

At the VA, I will be trying the IV ketamine therapy. I was told I will probably see things. I have never messed with any psychedelics with the PTSD and TBI for obvious reasons. Will be done in a controlled environment and dosing. Have heard from other vets and the docs it kinda brings the logic and emotional mind together again.

I have also with my therapist done deep muscle relaxation talk. you almost are hypnotized by the right person. you can find it on youtube. after a good session you almost feel like you are waking up from a nap. you are there but not anywhere but the moment.

let yourself have bad days, but take advantage of the good. you don't have to do everything on the good either. just enjoy it. get at least one thing on that list you have not done but sits in your brain.

i live it. it takes work. many great suggestions in the thread. look what you should and should not take together.
don't be so hard on yourself is what I'm told. It's totally right. sometimes hard to practice. hope you find some peace OP. also a great brand new emo video for you to smile

Human life is a nightmare

You need more sleep, vitamins, exercise, pussy and a purpose in life. Go buy a farm and become a farmer. I did and it is fucking incredible!