Depression and addiction reddit The best treatment for depression is usually behavioral activation. Reply reply I strongly believe depression is an addiction. I'm stuck in a vicious cycle. 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. ). You also mentioned you consider mental illness as an escapism in your last paragraph. No one reasonable would You may be depressed and I know it feels like the weed helps but it’s only making it worse overtime. When my addiction picked up again I kept it all a secret, especially the spending part. The DSM IV classifies addiction as a "chronic disease" and lists genetics to be one of the largest, if not the largest, single factor in propensity to become addicted. When I eat wheat accidentally, I get depressed until it “clears. r/PornAddiction A chip A close button. We are children in adult bodies in active addiction and early sobriety. Its clinical use has been a point of contention as most Eligible studies featured an analytic focus on depression or anxiety and used naturalistic written expressions from Reddit users as a primary data source. So I'm kind of facing this illness for the first time in my life. In my own mind, I was like a tragic hero. Addiction suggests a certain joy. 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. 0, it caters noticeably to videos and high emotion content and sneaks in soo many ads and posts from unsubbed communities. I'm depressed and have anhedonia so cannot feel pleasure, enjoyment or interest in anything. Depression can have many roots, I would not like to generalize. The idea you mentioned sounds great! I’ll try to avoid my phone for the first hour after waking and an hour before 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. When you’re alone it’s bad, very Alprazolam is one of the most widely prescribed benzodiazepines for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. So yea, I use them as a sort of comfort zone and to escape from other worse thoughts. Furthermore, you will be continuously visiting with a psychiatrist who can help you to warn you about addiction and monitor your health. 6 years of prison for my father completely changed him for the better and I’m thankful he went to prison honestly. Asking Looking for recommendations for my “scheduled breakdown” playlist. Explore his videos because recovery is a HUGE part of his channel. 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. 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. I didn’t quit until my Ex at the time left me over it. 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. It should be used in addiction treatment in my opinion. 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. Expand user menu Open settings menu. And you're right, because now I'm thinking about it again. I know that can come off as invalidating (At least for me it is because depression makes it feel impossible to be active. But I realized I didn’t love depression I loved understanding. But I know if im grinding a multiplayer game or mmo it just worsens my mood in the long run. Just don’t start, and if your questioning if your addicted, your not, and fucking stop, please. But no one likes being depressed the same way a gambler likes gambling. I'm not talking about "Paul Atreides is addicted to Melange and now he can see through time" sort of addiction. The end all be all of all changes that can be permanent changes for someone is to set small obtainable goals and to recognize that there will probably be times where you relapse back into your bad habits, but it is only starting back over from the start if you treat it like that. It is probably less deadly and far less traumatic to experience Also a depression recoveree, my diet. Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolfe is a whopper. I had no idea how to process my feelings so I'd I am not a drinker who fell into it because I am especially addicted to alcohol persay, but I fell into heavy drinking because without knowing it I was trying to self medicate my anxiety and depression (and in my youth I took years to recognise that's what I had). And yes that may be true, but you cannot deny that excessive screen use clearly causes and worsens mental health issues. 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”. If you Like anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, anorexia, psychosis, alcoholism and addiction, you name it. These can help you with depression, drugs lead to a black empty hole. Do you think that it’s possible my PMO addiction is the underlying i actually once felt like this. I also researched it some and found alcohol depletes your serotonin levels. I'm not quite sure how to react to the post from earlier on submitting an essay about herion addiction. Depression is a part of reality, but so is Cancer, AIDS, and Syphilis. You CAN feel good without the drug 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. It's like trying to feel 'fine' takes too much energy. I've always wondered if many with ADHD don't have addictions. 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. I hope this helps. A total of 54 studies were included in the review. I was trying to escape that "bad feeling". Shopping addiction is a serious problem that can cause financial, emotional, and relationship issues. But if someone is locked up they physically can not feed an addiction. Its not always an option but if you have the resources for it, do it. Movies about someone who's recovered from depression, addiction, trauma, etc. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now . 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 Depression isn't an addiction. If you want to get addicted to something, have it be something positive: running, reading, cycling, learning. I have addictions as well. 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. They basically rewire your brain and improve neural connections. Members Online • [deleted] ADMIN MOD Major depression after quitting (vaping) Hey everyone, I'm 23 and quit my vaping habit cold turkey 11 days ago. You know you’re ripping apart your sanity, but it numbs the pain of your depression. I've got a huge drawer filled with makeup, mostly unused, and I'm still depressed and anxious. This was the masochism I was talking about. This reddit is a place for redditors to motivate each other to quit smoking. I can only seem to work on one of the three problems at a Yes. Basically I don't know how to better my life. 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. That was the kick in the pants I needed to realize how bad I’d gotten. If you were truly addicted you wouldn’t question it, you would know. Trying to break out of the bad When you’re at the deep end. He also gets sick and his anxiety and depression spike. Saved him. Great film. Sometimes this has been shopping, both online and in person. A subreddit for people who are dependent or addicted to caffeine and are trying to quit or cut down. It all takes time. They do more harm than good but I’m stuck. 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 agree that giving your phone to your mom seems like a good idea. But more importantly, good ones also make me feel more hopeful about life because I see people who have it really bad I'm dealing with this as well. Slower songs preferred but it can be upbeat if the lyrics really hit tbh. I am really big fan of a fight club and bojack horseman, so i I successfully de addicted myself from bingeing to cope with depression cause it was starting to hurt my health. Most users, even of hard drugs, never become addicted (exact ratios depend on study and substance but there isn't any drug that has a conversion rate from occasional to addicted patterns of use higher than 25% or so). I used to be similar to you, and I have found that my phone addiction has naturally decreased as my depression has improved. Gulp. It cut out any cravings and made me appreciate life and understand all the things I 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 guess they were hinting at OCD? I am in a poor condition both mentally and physically In the end, its a bandaid. 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. I used these two simple strategies to escape the clutches of my addiction. Definitely feel what you’re describing - for me i was self medicating for depression w/ adderall and i now take wellbutrin so that has helped the depresh a lot. Get physically active. I 2015 I used to have a gnarly adderal addiction to the point Id need to pop it just to feel normal. If you want medication for depression, talk to a doctor. . Reply reply More replies. Dont let it get to the point where you're more often high than not The thing is, most everybody deals with anxiety and depression. I think if you can come to a point where you can find I noticed when I’m depressed I play more video games and it becomes an addiction just like drinking or anything else. I've tried to stop repeatedly over the last 6 months to no avail. 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’ve noticed a very strong correlation with my fapping & increased mental effects. I do see Reddit going the same route as the other social media sites. Even if you don't think you need it I think I developed binge eating, because when my parents divorced I had no one that prepared meals (narc mother gone, father depressed) but my grandma and she cooked and gave me everything I wanted. The sugar was the hardest to cut, was extremely addicted to it. I've been doing what Jordan Peterson says to do in his 10 Rules to Life, but I feel stuck. I’ve cut out 3 of the 6 I’ve been addicted to and working on the 4th 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. I know I shouldn’t allow it to take over but a certain comfort comes with it. I've been In such context, addiction has to have a start, and thus I don't find addiction to be as natural compared to mental illnesses. Normal people deal with it. 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. Progressive overload Now that life is a lot harder, it is even harder to stop. For me withdrawals were nothing compared to the crippling depression. 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 need of healing. 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. 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 While I agree that Reddit is superior in terms of quality and control, I’m here so obviously a fan. I have (and I’m pretty sure a lot of people have) an intolerance for anything with wheat. I’m thankful that I’ve only felt glimpses of this kind of depression because, frankly, it’s terrifying. The therapist I see gave me a book called “words can change your brain” and it helps a LOT. However, we recognize that many people want to discuss how they feel the research relates to their own personal lives, so to give people a space to do that, personal anecdotes are now allowed as responses to this comment. 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 Welcome to r/science!This is a heavily moderated subreddit in order to keep the discussion on science. It took me 5 years to start thinking about it this way and only once I did was I able to I’m not sure addiction is the right word, but absolutely it’s possible. Members Online • throwawayyy1985. We need comfort 24/7. Or I’ll have beer and start getting depressed. So clearly it doesn't solve my problems, but still I just keep shopping. I'm tired of the depression and laziness the following day. Good luck. I had much more energy and my overall energy level increased just from that. Stay strong. I know what you mean. It does get better with time and practice and hard work. We welcome anyone who wishes to join in by asking or giving advice, sharing stories, or just encouraging someone who is trying to quit. The addiction needs to be a weakness, not a strength. > I've already got an addiction (not drugs related) so don't want to add more. It was still so so worth it to me from curing my depression, I advocate to everyone about ketamine infusions. Any anecdotal comments elsewhere in the A support community for shopping addicts. i just really didn’t give a fuck about anything that night. The same is happening with internet. 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 have not experienced addiction with substances ever, so my point might not be 100% 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). I feel like a million bucks right now, I know it won’t stay like that, and it will take a lot of work. Except the things I'm actively addicted to. Depression can also manifest in self-sabotage, so in a way, yes - it can seem like being “addicted” to being sad. Covering up depression with addiction is unfortunately too common I really think my PMO addiction is causing these mental issues. I don't have time for this stupid They can be immensely helpful but the Set and Setting in which they are taken are fundamental to the outcome. As someone who has suffered from severe anxiety and depression, I realized at some point that I However, consuming drugs or alcohol to self-medicate depression symptoms can increase the risk for addiction. I understand what you mean, it felt wonderful and for some reason today I feel almost back to my normal (like my normal depressed normal). 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 don’t know where you live but they are slowly Sad songs about depression, mental illness, addiction, etc. Iustinianus_I • This is literally untrue. Cos Can depression be an addiction? Sometimes when I’m down on myself it feels horrible, but brewing in that horribleness can feel addictive. It's an addiction to destroying yourself, an addiction to nothing, to being empty, or whatever it is to you. This was an unhealthy way of thinking because it perpetuated my depression and it made it hard to perceive any sense of companionship in my relationships. Bonus points if the book is also fantasy/sci-fi, but I suppose that is not necessary so long as there Oh, I have never had an addiction to soda like that, but I have had a pretty big addiction to energy drinks. 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. r/depressionregimens is a community focused on the research and discussion of treatments for depression and anxiety. Hey guys, so I’ve been really addicted to porn for the last 6-10 years now. You don't know what do replace the habits with and how to stop them and still keep coping. Also full sobriety from all substances was essential for me to feel like a person again 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. Together we can overcome our addiction. And you found ways of coping for your depression a long time ago. You can do a large dose (macro dose). Results: A total of Quitting cannabis after habitual use can make someone feel depressed, irritable or anxious as well as cause headaches and stomach pain, according to a 2021 article in the However, I do think that we can get addicted, to a degree, to our own stress hormones. Not condoning it or anything but I 100% understand. A gambling addict or a drug addict is at least happy, albeit temporarily. Smoking weed can help you cope but it will never cure you depression and might even worsen it. Addiction to anything is more related to ones circumstances in life, psychological state, and genetic predisposition than to any strength of a given drug, yet the Clinical depression is the kind that killed David Foster Wallace. When the choice is between getting a temporary hit of dopamine or just facing the void within myself, it's obvious I'm gonna choose Every brain is different. I'm addicted to the feeling. I've guided students to write about depression - most recently one such student got into CS at USC. 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. 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. but I see my depression as an invitation to look deeper. This might sound harsh but as long as you are active in your addiction you will never be truly happy or healthy. Antidepressants as i said are not addictive in the same sense and you can quit tapering without having any discomfort. In Aus they've approved the drugs but without the requirement for the Yet, when I would experience rejection and hardship, I would revel in it. So, this is why I want to stop drinking. Reddit sometimes feels like Instagram 2. Midwest emo is one of For anyone who is reading this -- all types of addictions make depression worse and keep you in depression. You can do it though. In other words, the very condition keeps you from what you need to do in order to recover from it). Hey i recovered from adderrall addiction as well - same dosages as you for about 5 years. So that's the way in which I think it's harder to be in withdrawal with bipolar - because bipolar. Such as someone passing away, or a horrible break up. I use a lot less marijuana since I started. Or I give myself shit for feeling depressed even though there’s nothing wrong. One of my friends does not understand that people can 100% get depressed because of nothing. Ketamine was my life saver. Every time I think I'm getting better and recovering I crawl back to my depression. Which are very healing or some prefer to micro dose. I was fairly addicted to games before I was depressed so playing them while I am depressed was kinda just automatic. Can be about the hurt and suffering of it all or recovering and wanting better. Reply reply 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. Once you’re ok with being uncomfortable sometimes, and accept it shit becomes a lot more easier. Your addiction (to sugar?) is very very likely just a coping mechanism of selfmedicating your depression and anxiety. ” I start having depression, and realize, oh I bet the waiter messed up my order. Question I kind of like to watch movies that deal with mental health issues because I have many myself and watching movies like that makes me feel I'm not alone. It may take a year or longer for chemicals to stabilize. This includes porn, smoking, weed, alcohol, gaming, too much TV. Basically instead of working on the And if you have depression like I do you will feel that a lot at first. I mostly like rock, post hardcore, “emo” songs, but really any genre will do. Anxiety/depression/cancer will continue no matter where you are. The overwhelming majority of research showing their beneficial effects for PTSD and depression are when they're given in controlled settings with combined therapy. Sometimes Skip to main content. 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. With that being said, we I discovered the link between the drinking and depression while watching an episode of New Girl on Netflix and a light bulb went off. Not accurate, in my experience. Log In / Sign Up; Advertise Leaky gut causes me depression. If you deny this simple truth you’re just an addict in denial When that first year of college came around and I wasn't doing as much gaming, they thought I had lost interest. 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. It really hits me hard sometimes. 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 He said your addiction is how you're coping with depression, and we had to deal with both at the same time because if I removed my addiction without replacing it with a healthier coping mechanism to reduce my depression it could put me over the edge. I got my 5 a day in (yes it really helps) and drank at least 3-4 litres of water per day. But, when depression is crippling you, your life can be enhanced by them. That said, it's worth You're better off with just depression rather than depression and addiction. Basically of my three issues if you will: failing at dating, being addicted to porn, and having severe depression. I'm a recovering heroin, oxy and buprenorphine addict and I'm on probation so Kratom helps me stay clean, safe and still have a little fun. From my personal experience, meds were the only way ‘out’ but it was combined with therapy. Dopamine depression is the kind that keeps people heads-down, listlessly sleepwalking through their lives. Oftentimes I came home and would take 2 bars of chocolate, a pack of crisps and a 1,5 bottle of coke and that was my meal. Definitely didn't see that kind of advice coming. There is a book called Healing the addicted brain it talks about what the brain goes through when you quit. In a few weeks you will be able to see that using a depressant to manage depression was like trying to use gasoline to put out a fire. 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 sleep. Not flagrant addiction/depression, but Shirley MacLaine is incredible in The Apartment. A weakened reward circuitry could be a cause of depression, which would help explain why people with depression may self-medicate by taking illicit drugs that boost dopamine. The feeling depression gives me feels like home. And those things are awful, those feelings He gets very irritable, he paces, he can’t think of anything else to the point he forgets to eat. I do hear people complain about withdrawal if they run out or when the meds no longer work for them. From novel/alternative substances, to established medications. We have "caffeine-free" day counters. I was diagnosed about 5 years ago. That said, I don’t believe meds on their own would have worked. Been a super hard smoker (2 packs+ a day) - hard Sounds like you are living my life. I was a heroin addict for 15 years I quit through a methadone program in January 2022. In epigenetic inheritance, the DNA Eligible studies featured an analytic focus on depression or anxiety and used naturalistic written expressions from Reddit users as a primary data source. Escapism. Secondly, since AD will treat . 3 years ago I started therapy with a harm reduction addiction counsellor and I'm finally off my online shopping addiction, I've created a much healthier and more moderate relationship with alcohol and I've been able to cut down my marijuana usage. You could start with just giving it to her when you have 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. For me, the problem is trying to find something to replace them with. There’s also been cases of PMO addiction tampering with hormone levels and causing increased levels of depression and anxiety. Honestly it could be another lengthier prison stint that could set your brother straight. I’ve had what you described. Learn about the causes of addiction and co-occurring And that was a 4 month relationship. Anything that you're doing excessively or mindlessly is a way for your brain to dissociate from real life. (I'm 58. And alcohol just made it worse over time. Treating depression is very complicated and it's difficult to treat. Some leave depressants behind forever. It gives me fairly moderate euphoria and alot of energy. I have never been addicted, not to alcohol, not to cigarettes. I took my bike and In my teens, when it was first pronounced, that's when I started my addictions - coz who can tolerate this stuff - especially the debilitating depressions. I had to withdraw from school when my depression got the worst of me, this might be an option you should carefully consider. She thinks people only get depressed for a specific reason. My life is a cycle of depression/anxiety-->shopping addiction-->hoarding. So step 1 is go to therapy. That is maybe you have never experienced either. No take outs, no trash, no shitty sugary snacks and treats. ADMIN MOD People who say they have depression and 6+ months long withdrawal symptoms - I believe you are part of the problem and I tell you why. Learning to live with and learn from our feelings is what recovery programs like AA are for. We as drug addicts can’t stand being uncomfortable. It blinded me and made me Your brain is actually wired to do this. Normally it’s like 3 days before I can sleep when I try to break. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. Anything involving facing the past, trying to grow from it, what it's like trying to find light in this world after They are helping a lot of people treat a number of mental illnesses including treatment resistant depression, ocd, ptsd and addictions. Now I have not used anything for more than two years. I don't play them cause I enjoy them really. Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit. I've gotten better now and don't feel as depressed but im still addicted to smoking weed. I have clinical depression. With depression, there is a complete absence of reward of any kind; there's no dopamine hit for feeling down. It is just the easiest thing for me to be doing, even over doing nothing most of the time. Or check it out in the app stores 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 The older abstinence model of treating addiction doesn't work. I am on an snri, alprazolam, and seeing a therapist, and even then I still couldn't stop. Its not worth your time getting bad I like the Maeng Da (pimp grade) Kratom the best because it's the post potent you can get. Needless to say I suffer from bad panic attacks and anxiety. Something that the protagonist struggles with while also doing heroic things. I also find that when things are Yes, I have experienced significant memory loss during particularly difficult bouts of depression. I also advised a student on how to Are you getting treatment for your depression? That seems like it might be the main problem. At the same time I started to exercise. One would think many AdComs would be in awe of the will and character requisite in overcoming addiction. It's so strange. rhjeq tkfuz jdclld oefmpb pfezlv ybmqj pclglg nspa ttp tqzchoe iqyyzha xhvdglh cduhd sfw nuuh