Depression and addiction reddit.
Now that life is a lot harder, it is even harder to stop.
Depression and addiction reddit Everyone's life seems perfect over there. I get addicted to things so easily it’s not even funny. It’s just the easiest way to spend time/disconnect from reality and get in a loop. This is how I experience it as well. I'm not quite sure how to react to the post from earlier on submitting an essay about herion addiction. A gambling addict or a drug addict is at least happy, albeit temporarily. Yes, I have experienced significant memory loss during particularly difficult bouts of depression. If you were truly addicted you wouldn’t question it, you would know. If I’m involved in a social faux pas or if I hurt someone’s feelings, I can absolve myself of responsibility, telling myself I’m depressed and shit and never working to improve. The Anger-Hurt-Loving model peels back the curtain and And that was a 4 month relationship. I have not experienced addiction with substances ever, so my point might not be 100% Sad songs about depression, mental illness, addiction, etc. Alcohol is the worst drug to be addicted to and I have been addicted to a few. Progressive overload. When in a lot of cases, we just want "sedation", so life doesn't suck as much. I chalked up the bad grades in college to being depressed, but didn't let on that gaming was a huge part of the issue. I have clinical depression and was pretty popular and used to take Percs and Xanax all the time and smoke all day and I’d get everything I needed done and I’d function fine and never experienced lows or anything but I got caught by my parents multiple times and didn’t stop and my gf asked me to stop and finally I decided okay and quit and I’ve been trying to change how I do So sure, there might be underlying causes to their addiction, just like there might be underlying causes to their depression, but if the symptoms fit then addiction is an appropriate diagnosis (well, more specifically they'd get diagnosed with substance abuse disorder) in the exact same way that we'd diagnosis someone with depression for having just the symptoms regardless of the Redditors shared a variety of movie recommendations that deal with mental health, including movies about anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, anorexia, psychosis, alcoholism, and addiction. Ex for me, I sometimes think I’m such a piece of shit so that when everything is ok, I can’t accept that and I think I cant or don’t deserve to be happy right now. Opiates just made me an addict. We are children in adult bodies in active addiction and early sobriety. I like dividing my tasks into time as well! I know I have to read 10 pages but instead of telling myself that I plan on reading for one hour. I find this way I get bored of Reddit quicker which gets me off my phone. Having that confidence really might make people want to stay in We teach a framework that clarifies the relationship between depression, anxiety, and addiction. If we are burned out and depressed, it is because of autism and I see the weed as the addiction & depression are both illnesses why should it prevent someone from being spiritual- would u say someone with cancer or another physical illness/disability couldn’t be spiritual bc they are sick? so why would this man’s illness prevent him from being spiritual. A support community for shopping addicts. Thanks, depression. If your Dr. And yes that may be true, but you cannot deny that excessive screen use clearly causes and worsens mental health issues. Sometimes this has been shopping, both online and in person. If you're serious about stopping your addiction, please read the last part of my reply. Best to treat both! When we are addicted to anything, our brain is ringing a dopamine bell every time we use. You need to start working on the cause, your depression, first and then on strategies and positive habits to slowly replace the old ones with second. You don't know what do replace the habits with and how to stop them and still keep coping. Lamotrigine is my go-to bipolar medication. I've been doing what Jordan Peterson says to do in his 10 Rules to Life, but I feel stuck. Depression and anxiety is pretty much under control, except for the social anxiety but even that is no where near as bad as before. Honestly it could be another lengthier prison stint that could set your brother straight. I do hear people complain about withdrawal if they run out or when the meds no longer work for them. Sometimes consciously, sometimes not as consciously. Personally, I have tears seeing ALL of these people who use this practice to deal with depression, addiction, and anxiety. Together we can overcome our addiction. You’ll also find guidance on getting However, consuming drugs or alcohol to self-medicate depression symptoms can increase the risk for addiction. If you're working on fighting the addiction & still can't get there yet, gamble on stuff like a good roi csgo case/capsule, so you don't lose much. It's written by a neuroscientist who studies addiction and used to be addicted to a lot of different drugs herself. Researchers interested in advancing the study of depression and anxiety using Reddit data will benefit from further consideration of key insights and tensions contained within the main results, which are elaborated in the following 2 sections: (1) conceptual issues surrounding the interpretation of Reddit data with the medical model of mental health and (2) the importance of I successfully de addicted myself from bingeing to cope with depression cause it was starting to hurt my health. Give me heroin before alcohol addiction any day. When my addiction picked up again I kept it all a secret, especially the spending part. I have always been terrible with money having adhd and hadnt really been concered about the amount i owed until i had written this down recently. When you stop smoking you’ll have some depression but when you’re sober that’s when you can really start working though it and start changing your mental health. It all takes time. In the end, its a bandaid. Just don’t start, and if your questioning if your addicted, your not, and fucking stop, please. - any type of addiction (food, drink, drugs, sex, love, etc) - I don’t want to say being lazy or unmotivated because that’s what I feel but I understand that feeling comes from a direct relation of depression, anxiety and addiction. This stuff has changed my world, I am an addict through and through, sugar, THC, and cigarettes still haunt me even though I’ve kicked my harder vices. Every time you think you're fine, you relapse before it really counts. I’ve been having it on and off in waves since quarantine ever started (March 15th). I rack up debt on credit cards and ignore it until it gets too big. I don't believe gaming addiction is the sole cause of your depression. #2 You have no willpower to overcome it. Severely depressed and addicted to porn. Except the things I'm actively addicted to. I avoided taking it because there is no refill and I feared an addiction. Because they both can still have that sort of diametrically opposed connotation. If you want to get addicted to something, have it be something positive: running, reading, cycling, learning. They won't do that for opioids. She opens up and offers her vulnerability but has a strength to it. Started going to AA which helps, I’m still not sure if I fully believe in the program but I will say the people there really understand and have been through the same shit. I used these two simple strategies to escape the clutches of my addiction. My body feels like an 80 year old mans body even though I'm 20. My life is a cycle of depression/anxiety-->shopping addiction-->hoarding. but I see my depression as an invitation to look deeper. I've tried to stop repeatedly over the last 6 months to no avail. I have never been addicted, not to alcohol, not to cigarettes. I only say this because you say “only” and I want you to know your struggle with addiction is as valid as if it were to illegal drugs. He's doing very well lately but if you go back a couple or years you will find videos where he's really struggling with depression and addiction. When my addiction is active (currently it's not), and I'm browsing online for clothes, I imagine how I'd wear them and what I'd be doing in them. I noticed when I’m depressed I play more video games and it becomes an addiction just like drinking or anything else. It was still so so worth it to me from curing my depression, I advocate to everyone about ketamine infusions. I know I shouldn’t allow it to take over but a certain comfort comes with it. Addiction is termed a “cunning, baffling, and powerful disease,” but when symptoms of depression co-exist with addiction, the diagnosis and treatment is sometimes even more baffling and It sounds crazy but this “promise” method I’ve used for years now to form good and break bad habits. You've probably been doing it for a while. The study showed that workaholics scored higher on all the psychiatric symptoms than non-workaholics. Depression isn't an addiction. Excessive social media causing mental illness isnt super groundbreaking but its interesting knowing that depressed folk who had that Thanks to them, I joined reddit, learned SO MUCH through subreddits like this, started therapy, and my life improved quite a bit. I'm depressed and have anhedonia so cannot feel pleasure, enjoyment or interest in anything. It is getting worse day by day and it's getting to the point that I don't do anything. Or I’ll have beer and start getting depressed. I've guided students to write about depression - most recently one such student got into CS at USC. But I know if im grinding a multiplayer game or mmo it just worsens my mood in the long run. I 2015 I used to have a gnarly adderal addiction to the point Id need to pop it just to feel normal. ) He's smoking more now because his depression is worse. It's going to take time for your brain to undo this addictive wiring. Is Dance Dance Revolution linked to addiction, depression and anxiety. Keep playing and beat this level of depression, you got this I will always be rooting for you to win this war once and for all. Not trying to downplay that but the more you acknowledge a depression the more severe you have it - fact. Reply reply A Reddit community for all things Last. I have managed to keep my depression at bay for a long time now, also my intrusive thoughts are almost non existent and my RSD is no more. Be kind to yourself, and you will make I still suffer from depression, but there are several things I can do that make things a bit more bearable (cold showers, breathing, meditation, exercise, limiting exposure to social media, the news and other stressors) I wouldn't say I have overcome either addiction or depression, but I'm still here and I'm trying. As a family member, you must recover too. And I love it. Basically of my three issues if you will: failing at dating, being addicted to porn, and having severe depression. Take walks, get outside, put yourself in a different environment. I did take one today to try it out and it definitely works. is prescribing them to you willy nilly you have a shitty Dr and need a new one. Results: A total of The things that make depression seem addictive is once you reach that point of depression where no one can hurt you, but you. I'm sure in the future we will be able to play videogames without being haunted by depression, so let's aim for that future. It kinda makes you jealous and lonely. I spent decades in a vicious circle of daily withdrawal and anxiety and drinking. In all honesty its the best he's ever been since I've known him. As for social media, I felt that I was trying to project my life as perfect as possible to others online and that I would be depressed from seeing everyone's highlight reels and comparing my life to theirs. I feel like a million bucks right now, I know it won’t stay like that, and it will take a lot of work. I just got to such a low point that I realized it was time. Normal people deal with it. He had a history of drug addiction (not IV) before we met and he was honest about it. Below, you’ll find an in-depth explanation of the connection between depression and substance use, along with unique risks associated with a dual diagnosis. It's like trying to feel 'fine' takes too much energy. i just really didn’t give a fuck about anything that night. i actually once felt like this. Switched to carbonated waters, move your body!!! Seriously, the brain fog and body yuck caused by depression is awful, movement helps bring clarity. But try and not do it alone. I feel like I have much more time and am a much happier person being free from the shackles of RuneScape addiction. Expand user menu The entire medical profession thinks all addictions are: #1 You don't understand the harm the addiction is doing to your body/mind. However, I do think that we can get addicted, to a degree, to our own stress hormones. It’s called the “Anger-Hurt-Loving” model and points to healing. It makes it extremely hard to get motivation to do simple tasks and really hard to defy addictions. One of the most well known and common symptoms of alcohol addiction is anxiety. Sleeping 2nd Run: Besides Coffee and being Tired I have nothing. Anyone suffering from a combination of depression, anxiety and addiction and any of those being directly responsible for not skating anymore. I had 10x higher levels of depression before and cured myself of it. I do anything I can to feel anything but normal. Asking You must have a combined karma of 40 to make a post, and your reddit account must be at least 30 days old; this is to prevent spam and is strictly enforced. I have a similar issue, though I manage to at least get 2 or 3 hours of gaming in a week. Alcohol destroyed my life. To combat the negatives of Reddit I only subscribe to positive subs and subs in line with my hobbies. I’m thankful that I’ve only felt glimpses of this kind of depression because, frankly, it’s Type of humor may predict risk of depression and anxiety: benevolent humor, characterized by kind-hearted jokes and good-natured teasing, is linked to lower levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, while darker forms of humor, such as cynicism and irony, are linked to emotional distress. I suffered for anxiety and depression nearly my whole life, even tho in my class there was 2 gifted kids a year older than me (that's still 2 years younger than the others), I've always felt alone I've tried drugs to try to fell something, and a lot of other self destructing behaviour. It's soo fake. But no one likes being depressed the same way a gambler likes gambling. Stay strong. There’s also been cases of PMO addiction tampering with hormone levels and causing increased levels of depression and anxiety. Some movies were praised for their powerful and emotional portrayals of mental health issues, while others were recommended for their lighter approach to dealing with tough subjects. If someone approaches primary care with complaints of depression/signs/symptoms of depression, they need to If you are suffering from depression medication could of course be used and I recommend that. How many times do you pick yourself up after rock bottom before you see the pattern? It's an addiction to destroying Yes, I call depression “mental sugar”. Covering up depression with addiction is unfortunately too common. One thing I saw on Reddit that I loved that will stick with me is (paraphrased) "If my depression wants to kill me its gonna have to do it itself like a real anxiety, depression, addiction, and multiple hospitalizations by saying "you're thinking too much". Like I really didn't expect for my medication to do this much for me. It's an easy, accessible, sweet read. I've been depressed before but I actually got out of it for a while. Now I just have an emotional eating problen, and I found a new therapist to address it specifically. Every brain is different. Try searching “addiction depression”. I know you all want it to happen faster, but unfortunately that's not how this works. Now that I put myself in this position, even my small group of friends that "understand what I'm dealing with" or know what's going on have stopped inviting me to things entirely, and I know it's really not their fault, but it I'm looking for films about depression, addictions, self-destruction, self-hate and loneliness REQUESTING Im very depressed, and i want to watch something that will make me even more depressed. who starts reconnecting with others and searching for meaning? I'm not sure Garden State applies, but he did have depression and return to his hometime after 10 years or something. I have deleted my Facebook and Instagram and moved my entire phone addiction to reddit :-). Other treatment modalities are welcome as long as there is a clear intention towards symptom improvement, and at least a modest attempt at being scientific. Many people used the lyrics to guess if she developed a dependency on alcohol at that point in her life. Been having a hard time dealing with my addiction to drugs. Workaholism frequently co-occurs with ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and depression, a large national Norwegian study shows. My most recent wave of depression started on Tuesday morning where I was having a drink of coffee on my recliner and out of nowhere I just had the sudden urge to vomit and started dry heaving and have since lost my appetite (which happens every time) and have This is your place to share your stories about sugar and how it's affected your life, post links to scientific research on sugar addiction, tips for how to get sugar free, and support others who are trying to beat "the other white stuff"! We are focused on avoiding sucrose specifically (and by extension, fructose), NOT all starchy carbs (glucose). From novel/alternative substances, to established medications. counteracting depression in depressed individuals, and overall release of hormones that are positive. We're not a support community, Depression can have many roots, I would not like to generalize. A total of 54 studies were included in the review. fm tools and utilities, share your taste, I am broke, depressed, and emotionally heartbroken from my gambling addiction. Clinical depression is the kind that killed David Foster Wallace. I find it’s way easier to eat healthy and much harder to chainsmoke, I’ve kicked THC completely and haven’t been irritated and been able to I've been sober for 5 days now and I feel intensely depressed. Unless you have severe panack attacks don't ever take that shit. My brother is a lot like your sister. That was the kick in the pants I needed to realize how bad I’d gotten. Whether you need a virtual hug, some advice, or just a safe space to vent, we've Eligible studies featured an analytic focus on depression or anxiety and used naturalistic written expressions from Reddit users as a primary data source. I am completely addicted to food (and am obese as a result), I use nicotine like every 10 minutes except when I’m asleep, I recently gambled for the first time in my life and that instantly spiraled out of 285 votes, 58 comments. Smoking weed can help you cope but it will never cure you depression and might even worsen it. I think I am depressed, it's really not normal to feel this way. Good news is no more heroin bad news is he's utterly addicted to anti anxiety medication. r/depressionregimens is a community focused on the research and discussion of treatments for depression and anxiety. Im also 21, still live with my mother and i got a job interview but a part of me feels like nothing matters, i have no real motivation because i feel like everything is meaningless but its what i am supposed to do (get a job, move out etc) i also have no specific talent or hobbies while i feel like every other person my age has Your brain is actually wired to do this. I still love playing games and collecting them, but depression, chronic fatigue mixed with untreated ADHD really makes it hard to interact with the hobby sometimes. Beyonce is so secretive there is no way to definitively state she has never experienced depression. The empathy is palpable. I've gotten better now and don't feel as depressed but im still addicted to smoking weed. Dont let it get to the point where you're more often high than not. You can do it though. . Is your drinking or drug use causing depression, or is a low mood leading you to drink more? People can and do recover from substance use disorders and co-occurring depression. Never let an addict bring down you too, just let them know you know they’re better than a drug addict and that you’re there for them when they’re ready. I know many people with anxiety and depression who take medication and I've never heard them talk about downsides of taking depression other than costs. With depression, there is a complete absence of reward of any kind; there's no dopamine hit for feeling down. The first step to addiction is recognizing that you are not able to control your addiction on your own. I’m I discovered the link between the drinking and depression while watching an episode of New Girl on Netflix and a light bulb went off. Sometimes I find a good story mode game can cheer me up if it is very engaging and I fall in love with the characters. One of the best fantasy addiction parallels I've read was in a book mentioned here quite a bit. For me, the problem is trying to find something to replace them with. You also mentioned you consider mental illness as an escapism in your last paragraph. There is not a single photo of me smiling as a child what makes me believe that it's because of autism (and the depression coming with it). fm and scrobbling! Discuss the latest features, discover cool Last. Young, who published the original diagnostic criteria for this mental health disorder in 1998. /r/h3h3productions is the home of the H3 Podcast on reddit! This subreddit is for fans of the show to discuss recent episodes, And it wasn't sparing. Depression is the problem here. This then reinforces my depression. I know what you mean. These can help you with depression, drugs lead to a black empty hole. Almost all Beartooth songs songs are about addiction/depression, but this one is a bit more uplifting. Shopping addiction is a serious problem that can cause financial, emotional, and relationship issues. Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit. I've got a huge drawer filled with makeup, mostly unused, and I'm still depressed and anxious. I have (and I’m pretty sure a lot of people have) an intolerance for anything with wheat. I still have the urge to fall into the habit of intrusive thoughts at night because my neural pathways have been conditioned that way, but the book showed me how to fight that off and (apparently), over time the urge to think the negative Clinical severe depression and the kind of dopamine malaise depression that OP is talking about are different, but both are legitimate forms of depression in my humble opinion. The feeling depression gives me feels "However, initial depression did not lead to any change in social media use" Thats the interesting bit to me. Looking at Facebook and Instagram made my depression worse. Escapism. Every time I think I'm getting better and recovering I crawl back to my depression. After quitting the program I had extremely bad depression, anxiety and didn’t really want to continue living, I thought about using all the time, I signed up for a aya retreat in July hoping to help with the depression and anxiety never once did I think about curing the addiction. She describes the physiological effect of the different drugs on the brain as she describes what doing them was like for her. PTSD, CPTSD, depression & anxiety are a lot more centered in physiology than they get credit for. Depressed/suicidal people of reddit, what keeps you going and what would you recommend doing if those thoughts come to your (I'm trying to replace my addictions by pursuing things I love) and my wife said it's good. Learn about the causes of addiction and co-occurring Eligible studies featured an analytic focus on depression or anxiety and used naturalistic written expressions from Reddit users as a primary data source. Best to you! Hey guys, so I’ve been really addicted to porn for the last 6-10 years now. I knew isolating myself and pushing everyone away was unhealthy and unhelpful, and yet I did it anyway because I felt I didn't have a choice. What games are you playing? I was litteraly here to try and rant about the exact same thing. There are also some videos of people with severe autism that only calm down and even smile shortly after consuming. Missing school. Ketamine: therapeutic ketamine for clinical depression is unlikely to be addictive due to its acute dopamine burst activity that fails to establish addiction-like neuroplastic changes in dopaminergic reward system pathways in mice over Thank you for this. A lot of times those hosts or the people they’re interviewing have written a book. I come here to point to them as a potential answer: to feel the kindness that is present here as a way to cope through this tough time. Not depressed but first you'd have to separate people with actual depression from those who 'feel' depressed. Hello All, I am an addict, I get money and it’s like sand through my fingers, I have no savings. Something slow-paced and focused on Recovery from addiction, whether that is the loved ones affected by it, or the person experiencing it first-hand, is done with self-care, self-exploration, and community. Depression is a part of reality, but so is Cancer, AIDS, and Syphilis. That's how bad benzos are. Being in that home environment can definitely exacerbate your depression, it may have even caused it. If you want medication for depression, talk to a doctor. I didn’t quit until my Ex at the time left me over it. Some leave depressants behind forever. Yes. When I eat wheat accidentally, I get depressed until it “clears. As someone who has suffered from severe anxiety and depression, I realized at some point that I have an almost unconscious tendency to keep myself in a “fight-or-flight” state. One would think many AdComs would be in awe of the will and character requisite in overcoming addiction. my stepson is battling addiction so I listened to a bunch of family-support type of episides* If you go into your podcast app and search for keywords you can look for episodes of various pods that might be helpful to you. I also researched it some and found alcohol depletes your serotonin levels. I've always wondered if many with ADHD don't have addictions. And I had been addicted to porn for a while. If you go to prison and have a benzo addiction they will ween you off it because you will die. I agree that politicians and police want reefer madness to continue so they can make more of that prison money, but I’ve seen marijuana addiction in person and know it’s real. I’m not an expert or have any qualifications but I’ve been told meds combined with therapy is the most accepted and successful way to treat depression. Are there specific boundaries spouses, children, parents, and/or loved ones of addicts and alcoholics need to put up? All because I'm addicted to depression Sometimes I think That I want to have more friends Only so that I feel more isolated I don't even enjoy it But it's addicting More than anything else Ironic, isn't it Craving depression Centering your life around it Doing everything you can to sabotage yourself Maybe it's just me I get the chance to experience different worlds, with their own mythos, problems and villains. I didn’t really listen to anyone when they said to be careful about getting addicted to self harm, but god I was wrong. I’ve been going through some mental turbulence with depression and addictions lately, I’ll be taking that book with me to the beach tomorrow now for Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction by Judith Grisel. I've been getting help for my depression for a few years, but I think I've had it for much longer. i knew that if someone offered me one and i was away from my family i would do it without hesitation just so i could forget Damn never been a fan of tiktok, but I definitely get anxiety from Reddit. From my personal experience, meds were the only way ‘out’ but it was combined with therapy. I hope this helps. How can I tell whether I suffer from depression or I just have bad habits/addictions that are affecting my everyday functioning? Also, it might be worth noting that last time I spoke with a psychologist they told me I am 'clearly more on the obsessive side', I You're better off with just depression rather than depression and addiction. That said, I don’t believe meds on their own would have worked. And you found ways of coping for your depression a long time ago. The soda is the bandaid. No Instagram or Facebook, but I I used to be a heroin addict for almost 7 years, and a drug abuser in general for longer who mostly used them to escape my own depression and just complete lack of any real lust for life. But usually addicts need to have a rock bottom moment that they consider a rock bottom. We as drug addicts can’t stand being uncomfortable. The same is happening with internet. Me not knowing/having experiences with addiction, thought it was in the past and being taken care of (I am so disappointed in myself about this). The unpleasant truth is that I don't really have anything positive in my life that I can focus on, so temproary distractions is the only light that I can get. Depression and addiction are diseases. Kimberly S. I'm dealing with this as well. also in my own way of approaching and understanding it myself at least (there’s no one way to understand it imo i feel There are many beautiful anecdotes in this thread. But days go by and absolutely nothing gets done because I have a serious phone addiction. AA worked for me, but there are heaps of support options. So, this is why I want to stop drinking. My way of fighting the addiction is simple, but works. Once you’re ok with being uncomfortable sometimes, and accept it shit becomes a lot more easier. It's not real. What are the effects of Reddit Addiction? Reddit addiction is a subset of internet addiction disorder (IAD), which was first investigated by the psychologist Dr. Depression can also manifest in self-sabotage, so in a way, yes - it can seem like being “addicted” to being sad. Playing on the computer and video games for 12 hours a day. Plus, it wouldn't surprise me if Taylor experienced depression at any point in her life, but particularly 2016-2017. Depends on my energy levels and how depressed I am on that day. You CAN feel good without the drug. 6 years of prison for my father completely changed him for the better and I’m thankful he went to prison honestly. No matter how much I drank or smoked, I could always quit in one day and didn’t feel like I had to go back. Looking for something similar to "Beautiful Boy", "To the Bone", "Shrink" etc. I think the biggest problem in treating addiction is the persistence of the single factor fallacy. You may be depressed and I know it feels like the weed helps but it’s only making it worse overtime. Addicts need help. I really think my PMO addiction is causing these mental issues. I'm failing school, stealing money, screwing up every relationship I'm in. It felt like I was just floundering around in the abyss with no real direction whatsoeverkilling time. r/depression A chip A close button. EDIT2: So reddit stopped me from individually responding to each of you. When I was younger, I really bought into my depression. I don't know if the lack of alcohol has something to do with it It passes. He also gets sick and his anxiety and depression spike. Treating depression is very complicated and it's difficult to treat. While I love the Internet for so much it gives us, it’s crossed into a point where I don’t live my actual life anymore. Addiction suggests a certain joy. Now I have not used anything for more than two years. We don't need to get into how people with addiction are infamous for their superior abilities to stop being sober. I think his family have come to terms with him being an addict and that this version is I have been depressed for the most part of this year. We need comfort 24/7. Sometimes it’s really hard to feel joy in life but I’m happy to announce that I’m 4 days into not watching any sort of porn Watching YT for 15 hours isn’t necessarily a sign of depression, it could be a lot of things (addiction, dopamine related shit, no developed friendships and hobbies, etc). I think about my skin constantly and can't even concentrate on anything anymore because all I am thinking about is my skin. Planning Long story short, I’ve been saving for about 3 months now after the first time I lost 10k at the casino around the end of February 2022. Alcohol can cause (or worsen) depression, but it can also be the case that people with depression may abuse substances as a form of ‘self-medication’. I read depressing things, I listened to really depressing music, I wore all black, I was ALWAYS A community dedicated to providing support for those who are coping with anxiety and depression. Quitting or swapping games could however help in taking you out of your depressive cycle, but it's definitely not a quick fix to depression. In such context, addiction has to have a start, and thus I don't find addiction to be as natural compared to mental illnesses. I stopped after that, anything else you have to say is beyond my Thats what addicts do unfortunately until they admit they have an issue. The thing is, most everybody deals with anxiety and depression. I’m also OCD so I have an aesthetically pleasing to do list organized in every way. I agree that giving your phone to your mom seems like a good idea. Last time I told him about anxiety he supplied 5mg of Diazepam. Basically I don't know how to better my life. That is maybe you have never experienced either. Part of it is lying to themselves and through believing that they manipulate everything around. It's hard to say because I always just thought I was lazy. I strongly believe depression is an addiction. I’ve noticed a very strong correlation with my fapping & increased mental effects. The idea that addiction is a " thing" that can be pointed to and thus to which causation can be assigned. I've seldom needed to go higher than 200mg/d, and so far have not had a bipolar patient not respond to it I avoid antipsychotics in depressed patients if at all possible. I think people are depressed because they don't go outside enough/eat/sleep properly because there isn't a good enough reason to since they have 24/7 internet access. One of my conditions for treating the ADHD is being willing to treat the depression or bipolar as well. Now that life is a lot harder, it is even harder to stop. I have clinical depression and I’m so far down in the rabbit hole. He takes them and smokes weed. I am really big fan of a fight club and bojack horseman, so i I have addictions as well. I just didn’t want to make the promise because I was so addicted to it. 153 votes, 368 comments. I had reddit support but wanted some real life face to face support. I'm addicted to the feeling. That said, it's worth Are you getting treatment for your depression? That seems like it might be the main problem. Furthermore, you will be continuously visiting with a psychiatrist who can help you to warn you about addiction and monitor your health. They do more harm than good but I’m stuck. Solve the underlying issues and the addiction will be much less appealing / necessary. Up until a few months ago my substance use had gotten to the point of consuming amphetamine,methamphetamine,aprazolam,diazepam,ketamine on a near daily basis. I think this had to happen to me for me to understand certain things about my past and to start healing parts of me that I wasn't even aware of where in Then there’s the ego-preserving aspect of depression; if I fuck up, I can always tell myself I was depressed and would’ve done better if I were happy. He gets very irritable, he paces, he can’t think of anything else to the point he forgets to eat. This improved infinitely after getting and staying sober. YTA, but well-meaning (I'm not going to call someone dealing with depression and potential addiction as a result of their mental health issues an asshole. I actually purchased the happiness trap and it is currently sitting 90% unread on my bookshelf. I used to be similar to you, and I have found that my phone addiction has naturally decreased as my depression has improved. When that first year of college came around and I wasn't doing as much gaming, they thought I had lost interest. there was a night i felt so heavy, so depressed i think that i really wanted a cigarette even if i’ve never had one before because im underage and don’t want to get addicted. But, when depression is crippling you, your life can be enhanced by them. However I’m seeing many people in this sub saying how it’s not the phone addiction causing anxiety or depression but people are using it in excess to cope with the already established issues. The therapist I see gave me a book called “words can change your brain” and it helps a LOT. The benefit: one hour somehow seems much more manageable than the task of reading x amount of pages, when I finish earlier I feel super accomplished and productive, when I need more time I already overcame the head block of The factors that determine if i will engage in addictions or not are more or less how anxious/agitated /stressed ,depressed, suicidal and hopeless i am. I'm going to share my story as a comment on this Hi all, have made a complete mess of my finances following the height of my gambling addiction/depression. Smoking didn't make his depresesion worse. I lost touch with so many people. Can depression be an addiction? Sometimes when I’m down on myself it feels horrible, but brewing in that horribleness can feel addictive. I was a heroin addict for 15 years I quit through a methadone program in January 2022. Addictive behaviors ( note plural) can be elicited by a myriad of things and I suspect varies widely among addicts. I’ve cut out 3 of the 6 I’ve been addicted to and working on the 4th. Explore his videos because recovery is a HUGE part of his channel. Today there is still an open discussion in the scientific community regarding how to define, qualify, and study the I suffered from crippling anxiety and depression that I thought I was self medicating with alcohol. He was 6 years sober. (Ask any doctor familiar with the topic) Since most people tell themselve how depressed they are. Brent Weeks' Night Angel Trilogy include a couple of instances of addiction by junkies or power hungry nobles, but my favorite was a secondary character named Dorian. She talks about dealing with social awkwardness, depression, internet addiction, and associated ways she dealt with it. Get a support group or accountability buddy—someone who knows you in real life, and not Not accurate, in my experience. They're some of the best stoppers in history! Or how people with depression start suffering all sorts of effects from it. u/LovelyAlexander's advice is great. I try to redirect the conversation and tell him this is not ok and he back tracks and changes the subject. I tried Zoloft before and while it helped with the depression, it didnt with my intense emotions. So clearly it doesn't solve my problems, but still I just keep shopping. What you are describing sounds like disassociation (I'm not a doctor, so grain of salt because there could be other causes) and can be treated through therapy, medications, and meditation/mindfulness exercises. Movies about someone who's recovered from depression, addiction, trauma, etc. Sounds cliche but my depression was so chronic and horrid that after I got ‘healed’ I realized it wasn’t hard getting out of bed anymore, and that’s when I was like “huh I don’t mind living anymore”. ” I start having depression, and realize, oh I bet the waiter messed up my order. Needless to say I suffer from bad panic attacks and anxiety. He has done shit like this to my sisters (made weird sexual comments, talked to me about his fetishes, etc). Please feel free to ask for advice, share your story and your milestones to recovery, as well as any tips that have worked for you. Leaky gut causes me depression. A year ago I thought I had my depression under control, I got help from my family, I was back on good footing financially and bought a house with my fiancée - we married in June. heia fzy nbexzk glx zoibfwx trnl liug cypxtte osbxdr qcq vmhtpey xcko yklu nsrf mhrm