Thread: Have you ever been on an anti-depressant?

Originally Posted by Doublebase

It seems like everyone I talk to is either on an AD or is transitioning to anther one. Just wondering how many of us here have ever tried AD's for depression, anxiety, etc...

Never.

Luckily, I've never had such issues or problems big enough that warranted ADs.

But perhaps the increase in Americans (not non-Americans) taking more ADs than ever before is because of Big Pharma marketing.

Are people now, more in need of these than 100 years ago?

Is society that much more hectic, compared to say 150 years ago?

Perhaps more stress, but easier? Harder.

Remember, many ailments are classified as a "disease" in America now, and pharmaceutical medicine is prescribed. Ideally it's a pill you take every day - for the rest of your life.

Heart burn is "acid reflux diseae." Apple cider gets rid of it, but you are prescribed a pill to take by your doctor.

Does recreational usage count?

Yes, Ironmag is my anti-depressant.
I feel better when I post obscene pictures, mock the weak,and berate the morons.

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Does recreational usage count?

no.

I voted no for that reason.

I will say, I don't understand how some people could be on those all day/every day. Things that excite me normally don't excite me in the same way while on it. Things that make me down don't make me down. It helps depress depressed feelings but it depresses every single feeling - it just doesn't seem like real life.

Originally Posted by Big Smoothy

Never.

Luckily, I've never had such issues or problems big enough that warranted ADs.

But perhaps the increase in Americans (not non-Americans) taking more ADs than ever before is because of Big Pharma marketing.

Are people now, more in need of these than 100 years ago?

Is society that much more hectic, compared to say 150 years ago?

Perhaps more stress, but easier? Harder.

Remember, many ailments are classified as a "disease" in America now, and pharmaceutical medicine is prescribed. Ideally it's a pill you take every day - for the rest of your life.

Heart burn is "acid reflux diseae." Apple cider gets rid of it, but you are prescribed a pill to take by your doctor.

couldn't agree with you more...my vote was no.

I would probably use a softer less pharma like drug to treat any depression if I had it...like marijuana

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

I voted no for that reason.

I will say, I don't understand how some people could be on those all day/every day. Things that excite me normally don't excite me in the same way while on it. Things that make me down don't make me down. It helps depress depressed feelings but it depresses every single feeling - it just doesn't seem like real life.

other than pussy, no.

I'll post the youtube of this also:

They outnumber you.

Total U.S. consumer debt: $2.42 trillion, as of June 2010
Average credit card debt per household with credit card debt: $15,788
48 percent of Americans on some prescription drug. The USA is the most medicated country in the world.
Over 23 million Americans are addicted to alcohol and other drugs.
66.3 percent of adult Americans (about 200 million) are categorized as being overweight or obese.
45 million Americans with a mental illness
42 million on food stamps
50 million on Medicaid
10 million on unemployment Ins.
4.4 million on welfare
16 million GOV. workers

Originally Posted by Big Smoothy

But perhaps the increase in Americans (not non-Americans) taking more ADs than ever before is because of Big Pharma marketing.

I think the problem has 3 main issues:

#1 - poor diets that lack sufficient Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids in the proper ratios and the related lack of daily exercise.

#2 - Bad parenting: depressed parents model poor cooping skills for their children. the cycle continues from the combination of unhealthy modeling and lack of proper nutrients

#3 - Big Pharm Marketing on TV

Yes. Zoloft for PTSD. (I can't sleep nights at all).

I don't take it though, marijuana works a hell of a lot better for this condition.

Originally Posted by Big Smoothy

I'll post the youtube of this also:

They outnumber you.

Total U.S. consumer debt: $2.42 trillion, as of June 2010
Average credit card debt per household with credit card debt: $15,788
48 percent of Americans on some prescription drug. The USA is the most medicated country in the world.
Over 23 million Americans are addicted to alcohol and other drugs.
66.3 percent of adult Americans (about 200 million) are categorized as being overweight or obese.
45 million Americans with a mental illness
42 million on food stamps
50 million on Medicaid
10 million on unemployment Ins.
4.4 million on welfare
16 million GOV. workers

Bahahahah

Detroit!! what????

No.

Myk 3.0

Yes, Detriot is the epicenter of such stupidity.

But this MENTALITY is in MOST parts of the US.

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Yes, Ironmag is my anti-depressant.
I feel better when I post obscene pictures, mock the weak,and berate the morons.

I truely belive that Ironmag has given me an outlet that allows me to express myself and alot of times that relaxes me. I just told someone last week in a PM that Ironmag is better than therapy and alot cheaper. I do self medicate with the big 3, but I do not take any prescribed meds.

Sorry minO, gotta spread some love around before I can rep ya again

Originally Posted by Big Smoothy

Myk 3.0

Yes, Detriot is the epicenter of such stupidity.

But this MENTALITY is in MOST parts of the US.

I know. I am in Mich all the time. they are a wonderful group of people.

^ Ya gotta be kiddin' me.

You from Windsor?

Canada is doing well. I have relatives there, but unfortunately, I'm not a citizen.

Originally Posted by REDDOG309

I do self medicate with the big 3, but I do not take any prescribed meds.

we all do in one form or another, there are very few out there that don't self-medicate.

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Yes, Ironmag is my anti-depressant.
I feel better when I post obscene pictures, mock the weak,and berate the morons.

Originally Posted by MyK 3.0

Bahahahah

Detroit!! what????

LMAO Its Buffalo, but some ghetto ass target nonetheless.

Seems like this type of behavior is much more prevalent in urban areas...cut throat, you know.

Originally Posted by Big Smoothy

Myk 3.0

Yes, Detriot is the epicenter of such stupidity.

But this MENTALITY is in MOST parts of the US.

It's everywhere, greed, lying, stealing, cheating just to get a slight edge over others.....my company just let 2 guys go for writing up invoices and then writing up Returned Merchandise slips and pocketing the money, they thought no one would find out, but they did and now they are out of work for a measly $1200 during the holidays and one guy just had a baby....I have never been motivated enough by money to want to steal it, I find it just as easy to work a little harder for it.....

Fuck dude this thread is making me want to go out in my car and hunker under the dash and smoke a toke on my peace pipe....no wonder we're all medicated we have to deal with the other 51% who are complete morons.....

We need a pole to see who's on an antipsychotic.

Originally Posted by GearsMcGilf

We need a pole to see who's on an antipsychotic.

Sometimes I feel like I need to and then I remember I just ate had shrooms and I laugh.....



Then I realize Pizza Hut doesn't use those kind of mushrooms,,,,,

Originally Posted by maniclion

Sometimes I feel like I need to and then I remember I just ate had shrooms and I laugh.....



Then I realize Pizza Hut doesn't use those kind of mushrooms,,,,,

Well.... It'd be a lot cooler if they did!

Originally Posted by Big Smoothy

Myk 3.0

Yes, Detriot is the epicenter of such stupidity.

But this MENTALITY is in MOST parts of the US.

Imagine what a food shortage will cause. It would get bloody

still waiting of that free Govt cheese