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phayke2 t1_itva2ry wrote

Reply to comment by 81octane in [Image] It's okay to start now by juniordaboo2g1

Also antidepressants help you be able to choose in the first place. So try taking them if you think you may just be an undisciplined loser.

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BThriillzz t1_itvzrq2 wrote

Wait, really?

Edit- that may come off snarky but I'm being honest. I didn't think that's something antidepressants affected quite honestly.

My healthcare kicks in after Halloween. I'm tired of being an undisciplined loser.

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phayke2 t1_itw2z7x wrote

I mean a week after Wellbutrin kicking in and waking up with a start each morning I can understand how people manage to go to the gym or support themselves working two jobs or even have a routine or sustain hobbies. Like all the motivational quotes start to apply more when you have 2x the amount of baseline energy to start out with each day.

Edit: To add on to what I was saying in a more helpful way, in addition to added energy it helps with fixing your pre frontal cortex that is responsible for your motivation levels and how much everything feels like daunting bullshit. So all that 'motivation comes from within' stuff starts coming from within more.

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invaderpixel t1_itz0xz5 wrote

Yeah Wellbutrin is even used off label for ADHD sometimes but getting out of that deep out of despair really helps you do other things… took me from a high school depression 2.0 gpa where I couldn’t get myself to try in classes I could handle to 3.7 gpa. Obviously still graduated with a shitty gpa but helped me build a foundation of study skills so I didn’t completely waste my student loan debt on college haha. Definitely recommend looking into it for anyone on the fence or struggling with insane stimulant regulations

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BThriillzz t1_itx1jpi wrote

Yeah. I've been thinking about one of those sun lamps. I may see if that may help

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kmm91 t1_ity7wx4 wrote

Not OP, but here to say; yes, 100%. If you think you even might suffer from mental illness, you should talk to a professional.

I felt lazy, stupid, and worthless my whole life. In my mid twenties, I finally talked to someone. Now, I’m 31 and a junior in art school. I almost didn’t graduate high school, but I’m here making my dreams a reality now.

I’m not saying it’s the easiest road, but I’d never choose anything else. I had to go through multiple medications, multiple doctors, and, even, multiple diagnoses (anxiety> depression> ADHD), but I feel more like a person than I ever did before.

And even if you just get therapy, you’d be amazed how much it can help. The combination of both is why I was able to get here. My only regret is not doing this sooner, but regret is so pointless, so, I’m just happy to be at this point of my life finally.

You can do it. Don’t give up. Remember, the years will pass regardless of what you do… might as well try to create the life you want.

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Hankflax t1_itxqwsf wrote

I always hear how great anti-depressants work for people but that just ends up making me more depressed lol

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phayke2 t1_itxtdh1 wrote

Make sure you have a therapist or case manager or somebody to help guide you cause having a lot of new energy all at once can be intense too. And it is easy to ruminate and think a lot going down weird trains of thought so I'd say it helps a lot finding someone who can help you add to your life and help you bring order to the mess one step at a time. Really anyone to just help you track your feelings and anchor you is a huge help.

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Hankflax t1_itxtvbc wrote

Thanks I appreciate it! I’ve been trying to save money for a therapist but it’s a struggle to work enough to make enough. Plus it’s always so tempting to buy useless shit to feel better temporarily lol but soon I hope since I’m running out of time

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