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Originally Posted by Highlander
On the inside he's hurting.
Mate, stop projecting yourself unto other people.
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Originally Posted by Highlander
On the inside he's hurting.
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!
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.
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Senior Member
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.
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Senior Member
CBT is a good approach man. Let us know how it all goes!
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