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JohnnyPump1970

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While I don't suffer from debilitating depression, I do have bouts of feeling down every few months that can last a week or two. It is hard getting out of bed, sleeping longer hours, a reluctance to be social, etc.

The interesting thing about these times, is that my sex drive increases drastically. I find myself masturbating and watching porn more frequently, I experience a surge in exhibitionist feelings, and a general increase in feelings for sexual proclivities.

During "normal " times, my sexual arousal and activities with my wife are "normal," no complaints on my end or my spouse's.

I would think depression would suppress my sexual urges, but it is the complete opposite. Was just curious if anyone else experiences the same thing, men or women....
 
You are self-medicating using the same feel-good feedback loop that fuels everything from a gambling jones, to a coke habit, to excessive drinking.

All-in-all, less destructive than some of the alternatives. This is why SSRIs (elective serotonin reuptake Inhibitors like Prozac Paxil Depakote and the like) are prescribed. They end up raising your overall serotonin level by letting your natural serotonin levels be reabsorbed more slowly. The problem is it's not very satisfying because even though all the above activities increase your serotonin level which has an effect on depression that's not what people are chasing doing those sort of things. People are chasing that for the dopamine.

Which is why I would not recommend an SSRI. What I would recommend is that you chase dopamine in as healthy and productive manner as you possibly can given depression. Think about adrenaline junkie fueled activities. Adrenaline in your system tends to hit that Center the same way.

Exercise is outstanding. The problem is nobody that's depressed wants to exercise. You don't feel like it. You will feel better if you do it. You just kind of have to make yourself do it. Think of it like Downing a shot or taking some bitter medicine. Get it over with.

Personally, when I've had access to a fast car that seems to do it and doesn't require very much exercise other than a little in your wrists, elbows and shoulders and your gas pedal ankle.

Sexual activity on the face of it would seem like a pretty good idea. Actual sexual activity with another person is probably fairly healthy because oxytocin is released. The problem with sexual activity with yourself is the oxytocin component is missing. With that missing you get that drop off afterwards which feels like depression itself and gives you that I'm ready to take a nap feeling which is the opposite of what you're trying to achieve.

So going out and getting laid is a reasonable idea but there are obviously some personal and social complications with that.

Pay a little bit of attention to diet as well and try to determine what you're eating when you're feeling better and what you're not eating that sort of thing. Generally speaking you're going to want to avoid spikes in blood sugar. So complex carbohydrates are going to give you a temporary boost. Keep in mind your brain runs on glucose. What you don't want is the rapid conversion from sucrose to glucose and then an immediate drop off after. That's why fruits and vegetables are going to be a better choice than a candy bar.

In a pinch, Snickers really satisfies..or so they say.

Best wishes as you figure out what helps and brings you better quality of l8fe.
 
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one of the main things depressing me is that i have no sex drive.
 
I agree with Conager that regular exercise is very good medicine for maintaining a more even keel emotionally. Same for his advice on a diet that avoids the ups that nudge you toward anxiousness and the downs that make you sleepy.

It's great that you still have a sex drive. Some men lose it totally when depressed.
 
Google fish oil for depression...EPA = one gram

Write down three things you’re grateful for everyday...it actually increases happiness according to research

Exercise

And yeah, stay away from fast food (Supersize Me is an interesting documentary)
 
Different people compensate or cope in different ways. But it could be a tumor. Just saying.
 
Conager said:
You are self-medicating using the same feel-good feedback loop that fuels everything from a gambling jones, to a coke habit, to excessive drinking.

All-in-all, less destructive than some of the alternatives. This is why SSRIs (elective serotonin reuptake Inhibitors like Prozac Paxil Depakote and the like) are prescribed. They end up raising your overall serotonin level by letting your natural serotonin levels be reabsorbed more slowly. The problem is it's not very satisfying because even though all the above activities increase your serotonin level which has an effect on depression that's not what people are chasing doing those sort of things. People are chasing that for the dopamine.

Which is why I would not recommend an SSRI. What I would recommend is that you chase dopamine in as healthy and productive manner as you possibly can given depression. Think about adrenaline junkie fueled activities. Adrenaline in your system tends to hit that Center the same way.

Exercise is outstanding. The problem is nobody that's depressed wants to exercise. You don't feel like it. You will feel better if you do it. You just kind of have to make yourself do it. Think of it like Downing a shot or taking some bitter medicine. Get it over with.

Personally, when I've had access to a fast car that seems to do it and doesn't require very much exercise other than a little in your wrists, elbows and shoulders and your gas pedal ankle.

Sexual activity on the face of it would seem like a pretty good idea. Actual sexual activity with another person is probably fairly healthy because oxytocin is released. The problem with sexual activity with yourself is the oxytocin component is missing. With that missing you get that drop off afterwards which feels like depression itself and gives you that I'm ready to take a nap feeling which is the opposite of what you're trying to achieve.

So going out and getting laid is a reasonable idea but there are obviously some personal and social complications with that.

Pay a little bit of attention to diet as well and try to determine what you're eating when you're feeling better and what you're not eating that sort of thing. Generally speaking you're going to want to avoid spikes in blood sugar. So complex carbohydrates are going to give you a temporary boost. Keep in mind your brain runs on glucose. What you don't want is the rapid conversion from sucrose to glucose and then an immediate drop off after. That's why fruits and vegetables are going to be a better choice than a candy bar.

In a pinch, Snickers really satisfies..or so they say.

Best wishes as you figure out what helps and brings you better quality of l8fe.
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Great points all. Appreciate it. Unfortunately it is the SSRI that keeps the systems from being worse. Interesting take on why my sex drive increases during these periods instead of decreases. Had never thought of it that way.
 
Being a horny motherfucker in general means never having to think about this.

Whether going thru the blues or swinging on an up note, you just accept yourself and your drives and move on from there! :D
 
I don't believe in depression.

I think people in general just like to whine.

:p
 
Hal9000_ said:
I don't believe in depression.

I think people in general just like to whine.

:p
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I believe you a fucking callous retard. Your soul is rotten and hope you didn’t reproduce anyone with your mindset. 😬
It’s a medical condition diagnosis by a doctor. You most likely don’t believe the clit exist either. 😒
 
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