Best Depression Cure

[lleeder]

<font size="3">Im kinda broke lately and depressed. What helps you forget about your problems?</font>

[patsopinion]

http://www.atomsmotion.com/

[FezPaul]

<p><strong><font face="courier new,courier" size="2">I always feel better after hiking in the mountains.</font></strong></p><p><strong><font face="Courier New" size="2">A good workout releases brain thingys (excuse the medical jargon) that fight depression.</font></strong></p><p><strong><font face="Courier New" size="2">This has been proven by people who actually know what they're talking about.</font></strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[reeshy]

Stay away from drugs and alcohol....been there...done that....I have been diagnosed with PTSD and depression.....I take long walks and exercise.....then I sleep.....best medicine!!!

[KC2OSO]

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<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by KC2OSO on 2-4-07 @ 1:28 AM</span>

[Team_Ramrod]

<p>I use sex as a crutch for depression. This isn't good because it feeds into my sex addiction. rf.net helps me forget (except when it's as slow as it is lately...especially right now).</p><p>The help I need comes in the form of Paxil and Sunlight. I get depressed in winter (S.A.D.) and have to take the pills to raise the serotonin levels (I'm out now...2days) and I sit in my livingroom in front of the window and soak up as much sun as I can.</p><p>I hardly drink because of it and I've never done drugs so I don't know about them.</p><p>Playing with my kids helps get me through as well.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Wanna come over and play hungry hungry hippo with my kids? You'll feel better!</p>

[Judge Smails]

<p>Pack the Supreme Court.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[feralBoy]

I read one on the inside of a baci wrapper, &quot;the best way to cheer yourself up, is to cheer someone else up.&quot;&nbsp; I don't know how good of advice that is, but sometimes it works.&nbsp; When i'm depressed, I usually just walk around.&nbsp; I also cook alot, eat alot, and watch movies that I love, like the road warrior.&nbsp;

[Fat_Sunny]

<strong>The Midnight Ramrod</strong> wrote:<br /><p>The help I need comes in the form of Paxil and Sunlight. I get depressed in winter (S.A.D.) and have to take the pills to raise the serotonin levels (I'm out now...2days) and I sit in my livingroom in front of the window and soak up as much sun as I can.</p><p><font size="2">Dude, The Best Thing You Can Do For This Is To Go To The Local Tanning Salon Twice A Week In The Winter.&nbsp; Make Sure You Pick A Place That Knows What They Are Doing And Works You Up To The Right Time On A Schedule.&nbsp; The UV Light Not Only Helps With S.A.D., But It Raises Vitamin D Levels.&nbsp; The Dematologists Are Against It, But They Are Fools.&nbsp; Fat's Real Dr. Says The Benefits From The Vitamin D Far Outweigh The Risks.&nbsp; Just Increase Your Time Gradually, So You Don't Ever Get A Sunburn.</font></p><p><font size="2">That 20-minute Sunlight Nap Twice A Week Keeps Fat Happy All Winter!&nbsp; </font></p>

[Friday]

<p>WORK IT OUT!&nbsp; </p><p>At the gym... I have no problems.&nbsp; My classes are my therapy.. where I get to push myself to reach new goals and I always feel good when I leave. &nbsp; </p><p>Then I come home and have some wine... and all is right with the world.&nbsp; :)&nbsp;</p>

[Brad_Rush]

<p>They say that a good workout has the same effect on brain chemistry as depression meds.&nbsp; I would give that a go.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[sr71blackbird]

<p>My Dr recommended I see a psychiatrist and before I went, I bought some SAMe in Walgreens, and I swear, I started feeling better within a day or two.&nbsp; I went to the psyciatris and he gave me a new med to take, and my other Dr told me to stop the SAMe so they can see if the med is effectice, so I stopped it. I think I felt better on the SAMe!&nbsp; Look into it.</p>

[KC2OSO]

<strong>KC2OSO</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Ennio Morricone- Once Upon A Time In The .mp3</p><p><strong>Toby Keith - I Love This Bar.mp3</strong> </p> <span class="post_edited"></span><p>&nbsp;</p>

[KC2OSO]

<strong>KC2OSO</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Ennio Morricone- Once Upon A Time In The .mp3 </p> <span class="post_edited"></span> <span class="post_edited"></span> <span class="post_edited"></span> <span class="post_edited"></span> <span class="post_edited"></span> <span class="post_edited">Toby Keith - I Love This Bar.mp3</span>&nbsp;<span class="post_edited"></span><p>&nbsp;</p>

[KC2OSO]

Helen Reddy<br /><p>&nbsp;</p>

[ralphbxny]

<p>1.sex</p><p>2.food</p><p>3.workout</p><p>4r&amp;F </p><p>but 2-4 are in any order but 1 has happend during 2-4.</p>

[KC2OSO]

Lawrence Ferlinghetti (born Lawrence Ferling on March 24, 1919) is an American poet who is known as the co-owner of the City Lights Bookstore and publishing house, which published early literary works of the Beats, including Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg. This gave rise to Stalker Patti.

[moochcassidy]

ron and fez twice daily (radio hosts not to be taken internally)

[Doctor Z]

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[Team_Ramrod]

<strong>Fat_Sunny</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>The Midnight Ramrod</strong> wrote:<br /><p>The help I need comes in the form of Paxil and Sunlight. I get depressed in winter (S.A.D.) and have to take the pills to raise the serotonin levels (I'm out now...2days) and I sit in my livingroom in front of the window and soak up as much sun as I can.</p><p><font size="2">Dude, The Best Thing You Can Do For This Is To Go To The Local Tanning Salon Twice A Week In The Winter.&nbsp; Make Sure You Pick A Place That Knows What They Are Doing And Works You Up To The Right Time On A Schedule.&nbsp; The UV Light Not Only Helps With S.A.D., But It Raises Vitamin D Levels.&nbsp; The Dematologists Are Against It, But They Are Fools.&nbsp; Fat's Real Dr. Says The Benefits From The Vitamin D Far Outweigh The Risks.&nbsp; Just Increase Your Time Gradually, So You Don't Ever Get A Sunburn.</font></p><p><font size="2">That 20-minute Sunlight Nap Twice A Week Keeps Fat Happy All Winter!&nbsp; </font></p><p>I've never thought of that. Very good idea.</p><p>Thanks buddy.</p>

[sr71blackbird]

Walking long distances also helps.&nbsp; Do it outside, instead of on a treadmill.&nbsp; Does wonders!

[sailor]

<font size="2">booze, no doubt.<br /></font>

[Stankfoot]

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFHcFGKPMQ4&amp;mode=related&amp;search=" target="_blank" title="laughing baby">&nbsp;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFHcFGKPMQ4&amp;mode=related&amp;search=</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[jsmigley]

<font size="3">working out and long walks outside (even in the cold) do wonders.</font>

[Bulldogcakes]

<strong>FezPaul</strong> wrote:<br /><p><font size="1"><strong><font face="courier new,courier">I always feel better after hiking in the mountains.</font></strong></font></p><p><font size="1"><strong><font face="Courier New">A good workout releases brain thingys (excuse the medical jargon) that fight depression.</font></strong></font></p><p><font size="2"><u><strong><font face="Courier New">This has been proven by people who actually know what they're talking about.</font></strong></u></font></p><p> I'm gonna steal that line the next time I get into an argument in the Politics or Sports threads.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Exercise, R&amp;F, Sex are all good suggestions. </p><p>I'm suprised no one has mentioned MUSIC yet, which also can adjust my mood however I need it to be adjusted. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by Bulldogcakes on 2-4-07 @ 9:24 AM</span>

[boeman]

<strong>moochcassidy</strong> wrote:<br />ron and fez twice daily (radio hosts not to be taken internally) <p>At least not Ron...</p>

[Bulldogcakes]

<strong>ralphbxny</strong> wrote:<br /><p>1.sex</p><p>2.food</p><p>3.workout</p><p>4r&amp;F </p><p>but 2-4 are in any order but 1 has happend during 2-4.</p>&nbsp;Thats the list when you're single, when you're married it goes like this<br />1-Food2-R&amp;F3-Alcohol4-Drugs5-Other6-Working out&nbsp;7-Does Sex count as Other? If not, Sex. &nbsp;&nbsp;<p>&nbsp;</p>

[douchebagsean]

coming form a guy whose been dealing with severe depression since i was 16...ive tried everything from booze to working out to sleep to overdosing on pills and other various forms of suicide. ive been there and done it all son. by far the best advice i can give you is to find out the cause for your depression, meditation working out and deep jack handy type thoughts will help you through whatever is causing you pain. talking with others also helps whether its on boards like this or professionals. Keep the faith my friend like ol pudding head once said, all things must pass

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by douchebagsean on 2-4-07 @ 9:47 AM</span>

[A.J.]

<p>&quot;Now let's forget our troubles with a big bowl of strawberry ice cream!&quot;</p><p><img src="http://downloadsimpsons.com/files/malibu_stacy.jpg" border="0" width="321" height="267" /></p>

[MellySmelly]

I go in the chat room, have a few laughs, and feel all better.

[RoseBlood]

<p>Right now I'm in a really low place. Normally I'd say getting out of the house and talking to friends. Unfortunately when I'm really down I don't want to talk to anyone, speak to anyone, nothing! When you don't want help is when you need it the most. Drugs and alcohol are just band-aids for deeper issues. Working out is good in the long run but I musta missed the boat with the whole excerise releasing endorphins thing. Food and sex just make me feel worse afterwards.. so I'm screwed.</p>

[SatCam]

sleep

[Don Stugots]

i just talk with phishyphace and brings the phunny.

[RoseBlood]

Haha.. option 5 makes me think of &quot;fuck the pain away&quot;

[narc]

<strong>RoseBlood</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Right now I'm in a really low place. Normally I'd say getting out of the house and talking to friends. Unfortunately when I'm really down I don't want to talk to anyone, speak to anyone, nothing! When you don't want help is when you need it the most. Drugs and alcohol are just band-aids for deeper issues. Working out is good in the long run but I musta missed the boat with the whole excerise releasing endorphins thing. Food and sex just make me feel worse afterwards.. so I'm screwed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The bad thing about sex making you feel better is that if it's not with the right person, afterwards you just lay there thinking &quot;What am I doing???&quot;</p><p>Alcohol is unfortunately a temporary solution, although I do feel better if I drink a lot (enough to get sick). Working out just sort of makes me feel numb and tired. </p><p>I've found a few things to be helpful - certain albums/bands. Radiohead is a great depression cure for me because most of their songs are depressing, but there's usually some hope in there. </p><p>Also certain movies. I watched &quot;Groundhog Day&quot; the other day and it helped me feel better. I'm amazed at how underrrated that movie still sort of is.</p><p>The thing that oddly enough works for me because I don't generally like talking to people either about it, is to talk to someone I haven't seen or talked to in a while. For some reason that helps more than talking to people I see all the time. &nbsp;</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by narc on 2-5-07 @ 4:17 PM</span>

[Mike Teacher]

<p>Do something worthwhile.</p><p>As for tanning beds, about the worst thing anyone can do. For so many reasons already known; to list them here is to insult the reader. </p>