Anti Depressants???

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Originally Posted by Highlander

On the inside he's hurting.

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Mate, stop projecting yourself unto other people.

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Originally Posted by Highlander

On the inside he's hurting.

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You have to get over the fact that there are actually people out there living and enjoying life, not obsessing about physical features for every moment of their existence.

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Originally Posted by Breaking Bald

I am 99% sure that I am bi-polar but I have never been diagnosed, some days I get major depression, its like a really heavy, uncomfortable feeling. This isn't just related to hair loss but it has certainly made it A LOT worse :( It's gotten to the point that I don't even want to do things that I enjoy that alleviate depression like playing music, I don't even want to get out of bed anymore.

Does anyone on here have experience with anti-depressants and had success with them? Can you recommend something?

I am scared of them and have heard horror stories but I don't think I have a choice anymore, I don't know what else to do :( Exercise isn't enough, alcohol just makes things worse, I used to smoke a lot of weed but can't get a hold of it anymore, though it did help.

Please help!

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Well, they may well go hand in hand actually (and not just psychologically) - as inflammation is present both in baldness and depression.

I have fought very severe depression all of my life; in and out of hospitals, some very serious stuff.

Here's my take:

first, you need to talk to someone - and not someone you know, or it will ruin the relationship, you will be/feel a burden.

Second, you need to move around; one of the things I notice in me and others is that a depressive episode always accompanies a steady slowing of movement, a dwindling of interest in doing anything, until I'm just staring at walls for no reason. BE AWARE of this - and just MOVE. Get up in the morning and MOVE. MOVE ALL DAY.

Third, keep to a strict and regular schedule in terms of eating and sleeping.

Fourth, don't isolate yourself.

Fifth, don't touch alcohol.

Sixth, EXERCISE - A LOT! IT's anti-inflammatory.

Seventh, use anti-depressants sparingly. When things get really bad so you can snap out of it. They kind of give you a breather so you can put yourself together again.

Eighth, take fish oil and eat an anti-inflammatory diet.

Ninth, realize you are loved.

Thanks all the good advice everyone. I think I will avoid ant-depressants for the time being and I agree it may be best to talk to somebody first. I will look into CBT, I think that will be the best approach for me.

CBT is a good approach man. Let us know how it all goes!