mega thread How are you feeling?

[Dreambiscuit 10,763]

I've had clinical depression most of my life. I’ve always tried to hide it behind a sense of humor., but I decided to go to the doctor to get treatment. Sadly, the medication I was prescribed actually amplified the symptoms. Now I’m not sure if I should ask the doc for a different prescription or drop the idea altogether before anything else exacerbates the situation. Chewing on it.

Also chewing in a choc chip cookie bar, and it's doing more for me than the meds.  I like simple solutions.

[TheRockARockster 53,099]

8 minutes ago, Dreambiscuit said:

I've had clinical depression most of my life. I’ve always tried to hide it behind a sense of humor., but I decided to go to the doctor to get treatment. Sadly, the medication I was prescribed actually amplified the symptoms. Now I’m not sure if I should ask the doc for a different prescription or drop the idea altogether before anything else exacerbates the situation. Chewing on it.

Also chewing in a choc chip cookie bar, and it's doing more for me than the meds.  I like simple solutions.

I wish you the best, Dreamy. 

[Snoopy Fan 5,038]

Happy to see @Dreambiscuit again.

[TheRockARockster 53,099]

12 minutes ago, Snoopy Fan said:

Happy to see @Dreambiscuit again.

I’m happy to see @Dreambiscuit once again too. 

[Dawnshine Wonder 2,319]

2 minutes ago, Snoopy Fan said:

Happy to see @Dreambiscuit again.

Good to see Dreambiscuit is still alive and well.

[Windy Breeze 15,198]

I've been pessimistic for most of the time. I could barely get anything to feed my family and most of the stores near my location has run out of food supply. I feel atleast bit accomplished with the improvement of my drawing but aside for that, everything seems so hopeless for me.

[Dawnshine Wonder 2,319]

3 hours ago, Dreambiscuit said:

Sadly, the medication I was prescribed actually amplified the symptoms.

You should inform your healthcare practitioner of those amplified symptoms, luckily my medication does not amplify my symptoms, although I still have bad days where they don't work as well as they should, if I remember to take them, that is. However with your medication it looks like they have tried the wrong type of medication for your depression, it happens, which is why you might need your medication changed.

[TheRockARockster 53,099]

31 minutes ago, Dawnshine Wonder said:

Good to see Dreambiscuit is still alive and well.

It is. 

[Bairro M Vagrant 1,059]

Lonely again tonight.

I think I'd better at least find an offline friend before it breaks me

[TheRockARockster 53,099]

32 minutes ago, Windy Breeze said:

I've been pessimistic for most of the time. I could barely get anything to feed my family and most of the stores near my location has run out of food supply. I feel atleast bit accomplished with the improvement of my drawing but aside for that, everything seems so hopeless for me.

 

1 minute ago, Bairro M Vagrant said:

Lonely again tonight.

I think I'd better at least find an offline friend before it breaks me

@Windy Breeze @Bairro M Vagrant

I hope things look up for you. 

[Dawnshine Wonder 2,319]

3 minutes ago, Bairro M Vagrant said:

Lonely again tonight.

I think I'd better at least find an offline friend before it breaks me

 

This might help, comedy cartoons helps sometimes when I am feeling lonely, may do the same for you.

Talking to people about your problems if possible is better though.

 

[Snoopy Fan 5,038]

Excited to see the Minecraft movie later today. I’m not a big fan of Minecraft but I love Jack Black.

[Tropical Melody 6,969]

5 hours ago, Dreambiscuit said:

I've had clinical depression most of my life. I’ve always tried to hide it behind a sense of humor., but I decided to go to the doctor to get treatment. Sadly, the medication I was prescribed actually amplified the symptoms. Now I’m not sure if I should ask the doc for a different prescription or drop the idea altogether before anything else exacerbates the situation. Chewing on it.

Also chewing in a choc chip cookie bar, and it's doing more for me than the meds.  I like simple solutions.

Definitely get the prescription changed. Been there done that. Fortunately mine was correct first time.

 

[Starlight Serenade 3,846]

Feeling okay after last night's scare. I just have to keep monitoring things.

6 hours ago, Dreambiscuit said:

I've had clinical depression most of my life. I’ve always tried to hide it behind a sense of humor., but I decided to go to the doctor to get treatment. Sadly, the medication I was prescribed actually amplified the symptoms. Now I’m not sure if I should ask the doc for a different prescription or drop the idea altogether before anything else exacerbates the situation. Chewing on it.

Also chewing in a choc chip cookie bar, and it's doing more for me than the meds.  I like simple solutions.

@Dreambiscuit
 

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I had many symptoms and episodes for all my life and I was told by friends and family over the years that it was all just "nothing",  but I had clinical depression for all my life due to certain events that I've experienced over the years growing up. I usually tried to play things off and hide it behind humor as many people do. 

I was formally diagnosed with clinical depression(MDD) alongside another disorder at the end of last year. I have tried antidepressants years ago, right after my sister's passing and that is where I began to encounter adverse effects of medications. A lot of things changed for me and I lost some things that can never be brought back. Some medicines counteracted with the medicine I was already taking for another long-term health condition and it messed with me internally. 

I know how difficult this process is in trying to find out what works for you, but please be aware that there are several alternatives to medicine such as therapy for example. You maybe already doing this and that's a great step.

What I've been doing recently is going to therapy and trying different strategies such as cognitive behavior therapy. For anyone else reading this and that it could help, that is a very common form of therapy. Some people also take medicine alongside therapy if they chose.

Your feelings are valid and you should take some time to reflect on things. However, I would look into different prescriptions, therapy, alternative medicines, and find what works best for you with your doctor. 

Do not ever give up hope.

I knew people who tried to ignore their feelings and act like nothing was wrong only to experience the worst episodes of their lives. There are people out there that also say "depression is overblown" and that "we're all depressed" and I usually find that those people know absolutely nothing about depression. This is something serious that affects all your relationships and daily life.

I've lost a friend once to depression and I wouldn't want to lose someone like you too. I can tell that you mean a lot to this community based on the responses I have seen above.

 

[ZiggWheelsManning 12,256]

Relaxed, despite treatment drops for an ear infection.  

[Lnx1ynight16 1,447]

I feel pretty sad rn, but the reason why I won’t say :/

[Clawdeen 16,082]

Eh. I wanted to be happy cause the stuff I got arrived but with all the fighting and arguing goin on in this place it really sucks the life out of ya.

[Dreambiscuit 10,763]

On 2025-04-06 at 9:59 AM, Starlight Serenade said:

@Dreambiscuit
 

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I had many symptoms and episodes for all my life and I was told by friends and family over the years that it was all just "nothing",  but I had clinical depression for all my life due to certain events that I've experienced over the years growing up. I usually tried to play things off and hide it behind humor as many people do. 

I was formally diagnosed with clinical depression(MDD) alongside another disorder at the end of last year. I have tried antidepressants years ago, right after my sister's passing and that is where I began to encounter adverse effects of medications. A lot of things changed for me and I lost some things that can never be brought back. Some medicines counteracted with the medicine I was already taking for another long-term health condition and it messed with me internally. 

I know how difficult this process is in trying to find out what works for you, but please be aware that there are several alternatives to medicine such as therapy for example. You maybe already doing this and that's a great step.

What I've been doing recently is going to therapy and trying different strategies such as cognitive behavior therapy. For anyone else reading this and that it could help, that is a very common form of therapy. Some people also take medicine alongside therapy if they chose.

Your feelings are valid and you should take some time to reflect on things. However, I would look into different prescriptions, therapy, alternative medicines, and find what works best for you with your doctor. 

Do not ever give up hope.

I knew people who tried to ignore their feelings and act like nothing was wrong only to experience the worst episodes of their lives. There are people out there that also say "depression is overblown" and that "we're all depressed" and I usually find that those people know absolutely nothing about depression. This is something serious that affects all your relationships and daily life.

I've lost a friend once to depression and I wouldn't want to lose someone like you too. I can tell that you mean a lot to this community based on the responses I have seen above.

 

Thanks @Starlight Serenade, I really appreciate the advice, which is far more thorough and insightful than my doctor gave me! I looked up cognitive behavior therapy which gave me a lot more to think about than the group chat/AA meeting style that always expected such therapy to be. Typically I’m very analytical and pick things apart to find root causes, effects and remedies, and I’ve done so most of my life with mixed results. I never thought anyone else could do better than me, since I know myself better than anyone else. But after reading up on it, there may be some possibilities and I’m going to talk with the doc about therapy on my next visit.

Meds are probably fine if you get the right ones, but the Zoloft I was prescribed was giving me brain fog and was threatening to kick-start a previous heart condition that I’d finally gotten under control, so different meds and probably a combo with therapy will be my next step.

Thanks again for your help, for me and everypony reading your post. I’m sorry for all you’ve gone through with your own painful experiences, but you’ve used them to make a positive difference for others and that’s a great gift. Many, many thanks indeed.

Thanks also to @TheRockARooster, @Snoopy Fan, @Tropical Melody, @Dawnshine Wonder and all you lovely ponies. 

[TheRockARockster 53,099]

1 minute ago, Dreambiscuit said:

Thanks @Starlight Serenade, I really appreciate the advice, which is far more thorough and insightful than my doctor gave me! I looked up cognitive behavior therapy which gave me a lot more to think about than the group chat/AA meeting style that always expected such therapy to be. Typically I’m very analytical and pick things apart to find root causes, effects and remedies, and I’ve done so most of my life with mixed results. I never thought anyone else could do better than me, since I know myself better than anyone else. But after reading up on it, there may be some possibilities and I’m going to talk with the doc about therapy on my next visit.

Meds are probably fine if you get the right ones, but the Zoloft I was prescribed was giving me brain fog and was threatening to kick-start a previous heart condition that I’d finally gotten under control, so different meds and probably a combo with therapy will be my next step.

Thanks again for your help, for me and everypony reading your post. I’m sorry for all you’ve gone through with your own painful experiences, but you’ve used them to make a positive difference for others and that’s a great gift. Many, many thanks indeed.

Thanks also to @TheRockARooster, @Snoopy Fan, @Tropical Melody, @Dawnshine Wonder and all you lovely ponies. 

You're welcome, Dreamy. 

[TheRockARockster 53,099]

I'm feeling goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood, looking forward to chilling tonight. 

[Interstellar Sketch 2,817]

I'm disappointed in myself. Last night, I think I was about to start on my homework, but I passed out from exhaustion. It might've been 11 or 12 at night when this happened. I woke up at 4:16 AM and realized that homework was not getting done anytime soon, so I just went back to sleep. (I wake up at 5:50 for school everyday.) It's 5:58 now and I'm still tired. I don't think I got much sleep. I'm only disappointed in myself because I got no work done. Update: now I'm feeling upset after a really bad topic was brought up which reawakened a hidden trauma in me.

Edited April 8 by Beep Beep I am a BEE

[Bairro M Vagrant 1,059]

38 minutes ago, Beep Beep I am a BEE said:

I'm disappointed in myself. Last night, I think I was about to start on my homework, but I passed out from exhaustion. It might've been 11 or 12 at night when this happened. I woke up at 4:16 AM and realized that homework was not getting done anytime soon, so I just went back to sleep. (I wake up at 5:50 for school everyday.) It's 5:58 now and I'm still tired. I don't think I got much sleep. I'm only disappointed in myself because I got no work done. Update: now I'm feeling upset after a really bad topic was brought up which reawakened a hidden trauma in me.

How long do you sleep at night? Don't stay up late, and put homework at the first task after school

 

[Interstellar Sketch 2,817]

3 minutes ago, Bairro M Vagrant said:

How long do you sleep at night? Don't stay up late, and put homework at the first task after school

 

I always try to get eight or seven hours of sleep. This night, maybe just a few hours. I can't really remember. I told myself I could get my homework done when I was done with everything I had to do (chores). Guess that was more difficult in the end.

[Bairro M Vagrant 1,059]

4 minutes ago, Beep Beep I am a BEE said:

I always try to get eight or seven hours of sleep. This night, maybe just a few hours. I can't really remember. I told myself I could get my homework done when I was done with everything I had to do (chores). Guess that was more difficult in the end.

I'm sorry to hear that, don't push too hard on yourself, health matters more.

Don't be upset, if you can't take them both in a night, make your choice and let the other go

Edited April 8 by Bairro M Vagrant

[Snoopy Fan 5,038]

Confused about why it’s snowing in April.