Have Anxiety and Depression??

osbornsm · 10-24-2017, 02:53 PM

I wanted to make a thread for those have mental health issues. Perhaps some tips-and-tricks for how to deal with these things.

If you have something positive to say here, please contribute.
If you DO NOT have encouraging words, i'll just nuke the thread.

Point being, we are a community... let's support one and other as such.

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osbornsm · 10-24-2017, 02:56 PM

I've been battling depression and migraine headaches since the age of 8 years old.

Migraines have mostly subsided, thank god.

But now i am left with the inability to function as one would consider a "normal" day-to-day schedule.

How do you other sufferers deal with this?

jchammond · 11-16-2017, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

I've been battling depression and migraine headaches since the age of 8 years old.

Migraines have mostly subsided, thank god.

But now i am left with the inability to function as one would consider a "normal" day-to-day schedule.

How do you other sufferers deal with this?

was diagnosed being bi-polar & could be depressed or at times have anxiety...(over 20yrs ago)... they prescribed me Xanax for the anxiety to take at night-but had jet lag in the mornings,,,so caffeine'd up to get going.
Tried anything from Prozac,Zoloft,Lexapro,Depakote,etc.....but all seemed to make me tired.
After i had a knee replacement 3+ years ago,,,found myself really low on energy & even nodding off driving home from work.
My doc tried me on Vyvanse & what a huge difference that made,,,,boosted energy & focous afer about 2 hours & last all day w/no side effects,,,,i had to cut caffeine intake some to keep from being over-charged....but it works for me.
morning 30mg.Vyvanse & 3mg Xanax in evening......kinda sounds like doping/but i function well during the day & rest well at night.
As to some-this may sound extreme,
Both meds come in lower & higher doses...& at 6'5"+ 255+lbs. this is currently working for me.

osbornsm · 11-16-2017, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

was diagnosed being bi-polar & could be depressed or at times have anxiety...(over 20yrs ago)...
...this is currently working for me.

Thank you for sharing, i've got most of those meds under my belt at one point or another. lol. Oh we have to laugh...

What else have we got sometimes?!

Hotrodz · 11-16-2017, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Thank you for sharing, i've got most of those meds under my belt at one point or another. lol. Oh we have to laugh...

What else have we got sometimes?!

Spot on don't lose your sense of humor! Also for those that fear public speaking...you are in the norm. The only thing people fear more than public speaking is death lol!

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Rahul718 · 11-16-2017, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Spot on don't lose your sense of humor! Also for those that fear public speaking...you are in the norm. The only thing people fear more than public speaking is death lol!

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True, but then there’s an unhealthy fear of public speaking which is what I have. I’ll get nervous days before I have to speak and the anxiety gets very heavy. Most of the time I know what I want to say but I come across these mental blocks and cannot articulate what I want to say properly. I’m really hoping a Toasmasters changes me for good and instills a sense of confidence that I see so many people effortlessly do.

DeliriousClam · 10-24-2017, 03:05 PM

Depression and anxiety since I was 17. Suicidal for most of those years. On medication for years (I've probably been on every anti-depressant under the sun. Now on some brand new ********) and now take weekly therapy which seems to be helping (for now)

NISMO IX · 10-24-2017, 03:57 PM

High functioning Autistic, social anxiety, depression, PTSD, among about 10 others. Struggled all my life, got diagnosed at 35 years old, almost 40 now. Is a life changing experience, but without answers I may not have been able to gain a college degree at 39 and be a proud owner of my Z. And yes, meds help but also take things away.

osbornsm · 11-15-2017, 11:11 AM

Just looking for a little self-boost in the mood department.

Today is exceptionally

How do you all make it thru a day when all you want to do is hide?

NISMO IX · 11-15-2017, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Just looking for a little self-boost in the mood department.

Today is exceptionally

How do you all make it thru a day when all you want to do is hide?

It makes it hard but look forward to something positive for when your day is done. Maybe a favorite food or hobby or friend/relative/spouse to spend time with. It's what I do. Just do what you can to shift the focus away from the anxiety.

deuce189 · 11-17-2017, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by NISMO IX

And yes, meds help but also take things away.

And see that's exactly where i'm at. I talked to my doctor and i'd like to do something to curve my anxiety/depression but i don't want to be so drugged that i lose my personality. I'm typically a happy guy, but there those every other day occurrences where i just hate life and don't want to be social at all. I feel like it's gotten worse as I've gotten older. I'm now 33... and i can remember suffering anxiety since i was a teenager and it's slowly developed into a slight depression. Exercising helps for sure, running has been a good high for me and it totally melts away frustrations. But i definitely found solace when i was hanging with my car crew. Right now though i'm out of the car game so it's definitely made an impact. The car game has been my own true hobby.

Jayhovah · 11-15-2017, 11:37 AM

Subbed. To my knowledge, I do not have any mental health issues - but my fiance's parents, brother, and nephew are all on the autism spectrum and her sister battles with anxiety and depression so I am always trying to learn more about these conditions.

mults · 11-15-2017, 12:17 PM

I've seen depression and anxiety in my wife and it's been somewhat hard for me to understand as I've not had to deal with any of these issues before I was married. It's very easy for me just to tell her to chill and accept things, but unless you are the one with symptoms, it's just talk.

She's tried various "flavors of the month" meds with limited success, so now she doesn't take anything. I am very proud and humbled that I have had a mostly positive influence on her condition and have to say that it was hard on me "taking some abuse" from her on the bad days. But I love her to death and know that it is her condition talking and not her heart and soul.

All I can say is that with support, love and understanding, she has now gotten a whole lot better over the 31 years we've been married and I actually heard her say yesterday, "oh f**k it, it's not important!!" One step-at-a-time, one step-at-a-time...

mikeb · 11-15-2017, 12:49 PM

Good topic; even if you are not directly affected it almost 100% likely a family member or friend is. Then you have the grey areas. For example, I dislike social gathers like family events, church, public speaker, etc. If I'm force to speak before a group my heart will race, similar to anxiety. Many will state that's normal and perhaps for some it is, but it toes the line. Many in my family can public speak like a walk in the park. Fwiw exercise, especially outdoors seems to stabilize me when I'm on edge.

Hotrodz · 11-15-2017, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mults

I've seen depression and anxiety in my wife and it's been somewhat hard for me to understand as I've not had to deal with any of these issues before I was married. It's very easy for me just to tell her to chill and accept things, but unless you are the one with symptoms, it's just talk.

She's tried various "flavors of the month" meds with limited success, so now she doesn't take anything. I am very proud and humbled that I have had a mostly positive influence on her condition and have to say that it was hard on me "taking some abuse" from her on the bad days. But I love her to death and know that it is her condition talking and not her heart and soul.

All I can say is that with support, love and understanding, she has now gotten a whole lot better over the 31 years we've been married and I actually heard her say yesterday, "oh f**k it, it's not important!!" One step-at-a-time, one step-at-a-time...

I am in the same boat with my wife and she has come a million miles from where she was when we first got married and she works hard every day to fight off the demons. I am an advocate of getting help, it doesn't mean you are broken it just a means of getting more tools to help you cope and provide a compass for finding true north again. As my counselor told me years ago when I was going through my divorce..."so you are depressed, that's normal just don't stay there to long. Don't do stupid...by a car, drink to much and stay away from drugs." Yeah, no hookers and blow lol.

Seriously, don't isolate yourself get outside and reach out to those that love you and let them help. I no that not easy for most guys, believe me I know as I am alfa male and I used to think I needed no one. Well my relationship are stronger and more meaningful because I can let others help me and it did get me out of my funk just knowing they cared and past no judgment on me.

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View Poll Results: What's going on in your head?
Depression	3	10.71%
Anxiety	8	28.57%
Self-Esteem	4	14.29%
I'm fine. What's wrong with you wackos?	13	46.43%
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10-24-2017, 02:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Have Anxiety and Depression?? I wanted to make a thread for those have mental health issues. Perhaps some tips-and-tricks for how to deal with these things. If you have something positive to say here, please contribute. If you DO NOT have encouraging words, i'll just nuke the thread. Point being, we are a community... let's support one and other as such. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2011 Nismo#91 likes this.

10-24-2017, 02:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	I've been battling depression and migraine headaches since the age of 8 years old. Migraines have mostly subsided, thank god. But now i am left with the inability to function as one would consider a "normal" day-to-day schedule. How do you other sufferers deal with this? deuce189 and jchammond like this. Last edited by osbornsm; 11-16-2017 at 09:30 AM.

10-24-2017, 03:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 31 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54272	Depression and anxiety since I was 17. Suicidal for most of those years. On medication for years (I've probably been on every anti-depressant under the sun. Now on some brand new ********) and now take weekly therapy which seems to be helping (for now) osbornsm and wideglideleon like this. __________________ Stillen, AAM, Shine Auto, Fujimora, Swift, EVO-R, Carbon Fiber Element, Nitrous Outlet MECP Advanced: CEA26671 Most of what I post here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything I post here as fact.

10-24-2017, 03:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
NISMO IX Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southern Maine Age: 47 Posts: 742 Drives: 2014 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 584	High functioning Autistic, social anxiety, depression, PTSD, among about 10 others. Struggled all my life, got diagnosed at 35 years old, almost 40 now. Is a life changing experience, but without answers I may not have been able to gain a college degree at 39 and be a proud owner of my Z. And yes, meds help but also take things away. osbornsm, Hotrodz and Kzonts like this. __________________ 2017 Ford Focus RS Nitrous Blue "KB43VER" 2014 370z Mag Blk 6M "KOKURYU" (Black Dragon)

11-15-2017, 11:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Just looking for a little self-boost in the mood department. Today is exceptionally How do you all make it thru a day when all you want to do is hide? __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

11-15-2017, 12:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 70 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16886	I've seen depression and anxiety in my wife and it's been somewhat hard for me to understand as I've not had to deal with any of these issues before I was married. It's very easy for me just to tell her to chill and accept things, but unless you are the one with symptoms, it's just talk. She's tried various "flavors of the month" meds with limited success, so now she doesn't take anything. I am very proud and humbled that I have had a mostly positive influence on her condition and have to say that it was hard on me "taking some abuse" from her on the bad days. But I love her to death and know that it is her condition talking and not her heart and soul. All I can say is that with support, love and understanding, she has now gotten a whole lot better over the 31 years we've been married and I actually heard her say yesterday, "oh f**k it, it's not important!!" One step-at-a-time, one step-at-a-time... Hotrodz, Kzonts, Spoiler and 1 others like this. __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

11-15-2017, 12:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
mikeb Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: gboro Posts: 80 Drives: 15 Sport Tech MagBlk Rep Power: 11	Good topic; even if you are not directly affected it almost 100% likely a family member or friend is. Then you have the grey areas. For example, I dislike social gathers like family events, church, public speaker, etc. If I'm force to speak before a group my heart will race, similar to anxiety. Many will state that's normal and perhaps for some it is, but it toes the line. Many in my family can public speak like a walk in the park. Fwiw exercise, especially outdoors seems to stabilize me when I'm on edge. scratchdvinyl, deuce189, osbornsm and 1 others like this. __________________ mlb Last edited by mikeb; 11-15-2017 at 01:04 PM.

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