Disorder	Your Score
Major Depression:	Slight-Moderate
Dysthymia:	High-Moderate
Bipolar Disorder:	Slight
Cyclothymia:	Slight-Moderate
Seasonal Affective Disorder:	Very Slight
Postpartum Depression:	N/A
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where my dysrythmia bros at?



Is this caused by my hardon for colin marston?


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6/19/2013 5:40:16 PM

Disorder	Your Score
Major Depression:	Slight
Dysthymia:	Very Slight
Bipolar Disorder:	Slight-Moderate
Cyclothymia:	High-Moderate
Seasonal Affective Disorder:	Slight
Postpartum Depression:	N/A
Take the Depression Test

6/19/2013 5:42:05 PM

Quote :

"Fatigue, difficulty falling asleep or waking and not being able to fall back asleep Problems with memory or concentration Depression seems part of one's personality, gloomy Unable to remember last time one was inspired "

Whoa this is hella true. I'd rather stay like this and play doom metal than take meds or something

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[Edited on June 19, 2013 at 5:47 PM. Reason : HMM I MUST'VE LIED WHEN I TOOK THIS LAST YEAR]

6/19/2013 5:46:09 PM

Major Depression: Extremely High
Dysthymia: High
Bipolar Disorder: Slight
Cyclothymia: High
Seasonal Affective Disorder: High
Postpartum Depression: N/A


For Page 2

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"Not sure if I should bump this or not But I'm in a seriously low spot right now. I haven't been this depressed in years and the meds don't seem to be helping. I've been switched from Zoloft to Effexor for about 4 months now and I honestly think going back to the zoloft would be better. I dunno. I'm just in such a shit place. It takes everything just to get up in the morning and go to work, forget about taking care of things around the house or being social. I even caught myself tearing up for no reason the other day. Told the shrink and he's trying me on this abilify like shit, but I've only had a days dose in me at this point. Anyone have any experience with abilify when you're already in the gutter?"

[Edited on June 19, 2013 at 5:57 PM. Reason : ]

6/19/2013 5:46:38 PM

nvm

[Edited on June 19, 2013 at 6:10 PM. Reason : very slight across the board]

6/19/2013 6:09:17 PM

^^
exercise more. socialize more. better yet, pick up a hobby that involves both. read siddhartha and get into buddhism. or taoism. i'm sure you've heard these things before.

here are some good podcasts that might make you feel better:

http://mentalpod.com/
http://duncantrussell.com/

i listen to duncan trussell a lot. i'm not depressed usually, but he and his guests give out a lot of awesome spiritual advice. and he's fucking funny.

[Edited on June 19, 2013 at 6:27 PM. Reason : .]

6/19/2013 6:22:55 PM

Disorder	Your Score
Major Depression:	Very Slight
Dysthymia:	Slight
Bipolar Disorder:	Slight
Cyclothymia:	Slight
Seasonal Affective Disorder:	Slight
Postpartum Depression:	N/A
Take the Depression Test

6/19/2013 7:23:35 PM

Disorder	Your Score
Major Depression:	Slight
Dysthymia:	Very Slight
Bipolar Disorder:	Very Slight
Cyclothymia:	Moderate
Seasonal Affective Disorder:	Moderate
Postpartum Depression:	N/A
Take the Depression Test

6/19/2013 7:28:30 PM

Disorder	Your Score
Major Depression:	Slight-Moderate
Dysthymia:	Slight
Bipolar Disorder:	Slight
Cyclothymia:	Slight-Moderate
Seasonal Affective Disorder:	Very Slight
Postpartum Depression:	N/A
Take the Depression Test

6/20/2013 1:03:37 AM

Quote :

"exercise more. socialize more"

From what I've been able to tell from my associations with depressed people, "just exercising or socializing" isn't much of an option as they literally seem to have no drive at all

Easy for an average person to say just go do this or go do that, but going to do something is like a huge deal for them. That's kind of the problem with addressing depression from what I've gathered

6/20/2013 1:42:38 AM

Disorder Your Score
Major Depression: Very Slight
Dysthymia: Very Slight
Bipolar Disorder: Very Slight
Cyclothymia: Very Slight
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Very Slight
Postpartum Depression: N/A


[Edited on June 20, 2013 at 2:31 AM. Reason : Image]

6/20/2013 2:30:28 AM

^^
i'm not an average person. i'm telling him what worked for me.

no offense, but comments like like yours are completely useless and only serve to enable their behaviors. what you're saying is partly true, but only in extremely severe cases is it not an option.

Quote :

"going to do something is like a huge deal for them. "

yes, but it's better than being severely depressed forever. if you force yourself to do things, those things become easier.

6/20/2013 7:40:30 AM

Major Depression: Very Slight
Dysthymia: Slight
Bipolar Disorder: Very Slight
Cyclothymia: Slight
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Very Slight
Postpartum Depression: N/A

6/20/2013 9:06:24 AM

Disorder	Your Score
Major Depression:	Very Slight
Dysthymia:	Very Slight
Bipolar Disorder:	Slight-Moderate
Cyclothymia:	Very High
Seasonal Affective Disorder:	High-Moderate
Postpartum Depression:	N/A
Take the Depression Test

6/20/2013 9:14:22 AM

Major Depression: Very Slight
Dysthymia: Very Slight
Bipolar Disorder: Very Slight
Cyclothymia: Very Slight
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Very Slight
Postpartum Depression: N/A

6/20/2013 9:15:00 AM

Disorder Your Score
Major Depression: Very Slight
Dysthymia: Very Slight
Bipolar Disorder: Very Slight
Cyclothymia: Very Slight
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Slight-Moderate
Postpartum Depression: N/A

Is it even possible to score "None" in any of the categories? I can only guess that it scored me slight-moderate on seasonal affective disorder because I answered that Winter was my least favorite season, but of course it has nothing to do with my mood or mental state, I just enjoy outdoor activities.

This is the kind of shit that will give people hypochondria

6/20/2013 10:37:00 AM

Quote :

"I can only guess that it scored me slight-moderate on seasonal affective disorder because I answered that Winter was my least favorite season, but of course it has nothing to do with my mood or mental state, I just enjoy outdoor activities."

i selected summer as my least favorite because i hate the humid heat of NC...it's probably the only reason i got "very slight" on risk of SAD

6/20/2013 10:39:40 AM

Quote :

"i selected summer as my least favorite because i hate the humid heat of NC...it's probably the only reason i got "very slight" on risk of SAD"

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6/20/2013 11:00:26 AM

Disorder	Your Score
Major Depression:	Very Slight
Dysthymia:	Very Slight
Bipolar Disorder:	Very Slight
Cyclothymia:	Very Slight
Seasonal Affective Disorder:	Slight
Postpartum Depression:	N/A
Take the Depression Test

6/20/2013 11:01:42 AM

Major Depression: Very Slight
Dysthymia: Slight
Bipolar Disorder: Moderate
Cyclothymia: High-Moderate
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Very Slight
Postpartum Depression: N/A

6/20/2013 11:07:02 AM

Quote :

"From what I've been able to tell from my associations with depressed people, "just exercising or socializing" isn't much of an option as they literally seem to have no drive at all Easy for an average person to say just go do this or go do that, but going to do something is like a huge deal for them. That's kind of the problem with addressing depression from what I've gathered"

you don't tell people to exercise b/c you think after long enough they'll feel good b/c they're in better shape. you exercise b/c exercising increases testosterone right now, and you feel the effects very quickly. and testosterone gives you drive to wake up and accomplish things.

6/20/2013 12:59:42 PM

^
and it snowballs from there

6/20/2013 1:10:40 PM

What does my lattitude have to do with this shit?

6/20/2013 1:37:25 PM

SAD. People in northern areas are more likely to have depression due to lack of sunlight. It could be for an internal study though

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6/20/2013 2:04:15 PM

These are my old ones from page 1:

Quote :

"Major Depression: Extremely High Dysthymia: Very High Bipolar Disorder: High Cyclothymia: High-Moderate Seasonal Affective Disorder: High Postpartum Depression: N/A"

But I retook it:

Quote :

"Major Depression: Very Slight Dysthymia: Slight Bipolar Disorder: Moderate Cyclothymia: Slight-Moderate Seasonal Affective Disorder: Moderate Postpartum Depression: N/A"

I'm kind of the bomb.

6/20/2013 2:16:32 PM

What did you do to achieve such results?

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6/20/2013 2:49:52 PM

Today:

Quote :

" Major Depression: Very Slight Dysthymia: Very Slight Bipolar Disorder: Very Slight Cyclothymia: Very Slight Seasonal Affective Disorder: Slight-Moderate Postpartum Depression: N/A "

2003-2008 would have been:

Quote :

" Major Depression: Very High Dysthymia: Very High Bipolar Disorder: Slight Cyclothymia: High-Moderate Seasonal Affective Disorder: High Postpartum Depression: N/A "

6/20/2013 3:59:47 PM

^^I guess a few big things. I finished my Masters. I gave up beer/pasta. And I got put on a tiny dose of thyroid medication. Within a few days, I was able to wake up in the morning...after 10+ years of being terrified to sleep because I wasn't sure if I would wake up. It was actually an urgent care guy who caught the thyroid for me--I went in complaining of back and stomach problems, and he observed the other symptoms. My face was pale/puffy, my hair was falling out, my ears were really waxy, I had no reflexes, etc...for the most part, I just thought you were supposed to feel like garbage all the time.

[Edited on June 20, 2013 at 5:36 PM. Reason : I also have a lot of dance parties.]

6/20/2013 5:19:10 PM

Quote :

"I gave up beer"

dropped

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6/20/2013 5:37:39 PM

AHA, I know...it's awful. And I consider myself a beer drinker too.

I mean, who am I?!?!?

Of course, I think I may take it up again some day since I don't really know if it's responsible for my improved mood. But I'm definitely not messing with anything for now. I'm basically superstitious about my mood--all present routines must be maintained.



And, in all honesty, Richard Howell was crucial through the winter months. He was my model for perseverance and excellence.

[Edited on June 20, 2013 at 5:52 PM. Reason : I love talking about myself...so thanks for asking about this.]

6/20/2013 5:48:14 PM

can you drink liquor?

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[Edited on June 20, 2013 at 5:51 PM. Reason : IS IT ALCOHOLISM IF I'D RATHER DRINK THEN NOT HAVE INTERNET DIAGNOSED DEPRESSION?]

6/20/2013 5:51:08 PM

I drink liquor when it's really, really important for me to do so. Friends don't let friends get drunk alone.

And, no, it's not alcoholism. It's whatever you want to call it. I call it "my fucking business."

6/20/2013 5:55:40 PM

Major Depression: Extremely High
Dysthymia: Very High
Bipolar Disorder: Slight-Moderate
Cyclothymia: Slight-Moderate
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Slight-Moderate
Postpartum Depression: N/A

6/21/2013 9:30:03 AM

^^I like u're style. I don't get drunk alone but I pregame alone all the time.

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6/21/2013 10:36:21 AM

I've tried exercise - it really doesn't do much for me.

Forcing myself into social situations is a bit harder since I know essentially no one in the area I live now.

6/21/2013 6:29:29 PM

Major Depression: Slight
Dysthymia: Slight-Moderate
Bipolar Disorder: Slight
Cyclothymia: Slight
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Very Slight
Postpartum Depression: N/A
http://www.depressedtest.com/

6/21/2013 6:42:06 PM

^^ have you specifically lifted weights?

6/21/2013 6:59:02 PM

yes; i've started to slack off due to lack of energy, but i was lifting 3-4 times a week. I'm a really skinny guy and it barely shows, but still

[Edited on June 21, 2013 at 7:14 PM. Reason : ]

6/21/2013 7:14:00 PM

Major Depression: Very Slight
Dysthymia: Very Slight
Bipolar Disorder: Very Slight
Cyclothymia: Slight
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Moderate
Postpartum Depression: N/A
http://www.depressedtest.com/

6/21/2013 7:44:10 PM

Disorder                     Your Score 
Major Depression:            Very Slight 
Dysthymia:                   Very Slight 
Bipolar Disorder:            Slight 
Cyclothymia:                 Very Slight 
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Very Slight 
Postpartum Depression:       N/A

6/21/2013 7:46:14 PM

Major Depression: Slight-Moderate
Dysthymia: Very Slight
Bipolar Disorder: Extremely High
Cyclothymia: Very High
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Moderate
Postpartum Depression: N/A

Oh great. Bipolar disorder. Just what I need to hear right now.

6/21/2013 11:06:29 PM

Major Depression: Very Slight
Dysthymia: Slight
Bipolar Disorder: High-Moderate
Cyclothymia: Slight-Moderate
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Very Slight
Postpartum Depression: N/A

6/22/2013 8:49:30 PM

Quote :

"Forcing myself into social situations is a bit harder since I know essentially no one in the area I live now."

imo socialization is one of the most important things, if not the most important, when it comes to mental health.

meetup.com has lots of groups you could join, depending on where you live

join a climbing gym
join a mountain biking club
join an adult sports league
join a group like this: http://www.hackerspacecharlotte.org/
join a church (doesn't matter if you aren't religious. unitarian universalists accept everyone)
volunteer. habitat is good. just sign up for a weekend build day and go from there. i've met people that way.

pm me if you want help with other ideas

6/24/2013 12:50:16 PM

Disorder	Your Score
Major Depression:	High
Dysthymia:	Slight-Moderate
Bipolar Disorder:	Slight
Cyclothymia:	Moderate
Seasonal Affective Disorder:	Slight
Postpartum Depression:	N/A
Take the Depression Test

6/26/2013 9:49:54 PM