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[ShadowLink64]

Cam I'd suggest some regular exercise (~30 min/day), some meditation (real meditation, regular, studious meditation, ~30-60min/day) and forget about these guys recommending pills.

Yeah, you're right. Since I wrote this post, I've been going to the gym and trying not to give a fuck about some things, and it seems to be working well.

Sometimes too many people around me causes me to get anxious: I talked to way too many people on Friday, and felt so drained that I started mishearing what people were saying and saying stupid shit in response. Was not at my best and started to get anxious about how I was being perceived by the girlfriend and her friends. Told everyone I had work to do, and I got away from everyone by going for a nap and doing some homework. Turned my phone off so no one else could ask me where I was on campus. Felt much better after that.

I just need to be able to handle situations and understand the real worth of worrying. I need to understand that people aren't going to think you're incompetent the moment you say one stupid thing. Just things like that.

[Kauvara]

So he should give up an hour to an hour of his day, of every day, rather then taking a pill which takes just 1 minute?

There is a reason why we invented medicine. To help with our lives.

In the long run, it would be much more beneficial to one's health. Besides, I think you missed the point completely - using drugs to solve the problem can lead to dependency.

Just think of it this way - it's the easy way out (, and that almost always leads to more problems.
I understand some people don't have the time, but even 10 minutes a day is better than nothing.

[redlion]

So he should give up an hour to an hour of his day, of every day, rather then taking a pill which takes just 1 minute?

There is a reason why we invented medicine. To help with our lives.

Without treatment alongside the pills, the pills are useless. This isn't taking aspirin for fevers, it's mental health. The issues are significantly complicated by the fact that SL has a functioning higher order brain. Even rats respond to aspirin for pain relief. The only reason we know that mental health drugs lead to dependency is due to animal testing; rats can't get counseling while they take Prozac. They do know, however, that they can always get another dose of the anti-depressant by pressing on the release lever in their cage. And boy do they abuse tha shit outa that lever.

In the long run, it would be much more beneficial to one's health. Besides, I think you missed the point completely - using drugs to solve the problem can lead to dependency.

Just think of it this way - it's the easy way out (, and that almost always leads to more problems.
I understand some people don't have the time, but even 10 minutes a day is better than nothing.

Never mind him. He thinks it's worthwhile to argue against even legitimate and widespread viewpoints. Like medical best practice.

The fucked up part is, he's young enough that he could conceivably decide to go to medical school.

Yeah, you're right. Since I wrote this post, I've been going to the gym and trying not to give a fuck about some things, and it seems to be working well.

I just need to be able to handle situations and understand the real worth of worrying. I need to understand that people aren't going to think you're incompetent the moment you say one stupid thing. Just things like that.

That's good man, that's really good. Just remind yourself of what's important in life, and how to get where you want to be. That's really all meditation is, only in a more concentrated format. Glad to hear you're seeing some results. Keep at it my friend, mental well-being is a lifelong process.

[EveMazing]

I think you should seriously consider seeing a doctor, if you haven't already. Using alcohol as a coping mechanism can result in alcoholism.

yeah I know.

[Risey]

I have an anxiety disorder and I've found that meditation really helps. So does doing creative stuff, like drawing or painting or writing. Stuff like that. Sometimes you just need to slow down and take a few deep breaths. It's a hard thing to do, though.

[chini]

Exercise, therapy, focusing on balancing emotional thoughts with rational thoughts, medication can be helpful depending on what it is. I got put on buspirone and it has helped me be in more control of impeding panic attacks.

Edited by chini, 11 February 2012 - 07:33 AM.