A Letter to Christ

[nfotxn]

What he said

Christ I need to move into this city. It's just a given now, this is where my people are. Faggy artists, intellectuals, bears... just gotta pay my dues here and SPLIT. Same story over and over, I know. I need to live my über-urban period so I can get over it and go on to my next yearning.

On spring break this week, should be interesting to see what I DON'T get done with all this spare time.

Oh, and in simple terms: I'm getting treatment for depression this week. No prescriptions or therapy yet but I'm determined to finally kick this disease. Or at least keep it in submission. This weekend has made it obvious that there is a whole lotta hope.

Comments

[funkybearmartin.livejournal.com]

DONT TAKE THE DRUGS.

DO NOT TAKE THE DRUGS.

Just talk to people. Keep the comunication high... and be in touch with yourself. Getting out the situation you're in will be a great step. You know its where you need to be for *now*. But, you also know its not where you need to be *later*, thus, depression.

HANG IN THERE BUDDY. If you need anything, let me know.

[cub4bear.livejournal.com]

DONT TAKE MEDICAL ADVICE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT DOCTORS.

DO NOT TAKE MEDICAL ADVICE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT DOCTORS.

Brodie, there's nothing wrong about taking drugs for depression and there's no shame in it. Depression is a problem that drugs can help and there's no more danger to these drugs than to any other drugs out there. Listen to your doctor -- he/she will probably recommend a combination of drugs and therapy. Together, you can get better and eventually get off the drugs. But until then, use them. They help.

I'm sure beardoc could comment on the fact that the kind of anti-depressants you can get today are safe and effective.

[zer0ith.livejournal.com]

My poor Brodies. I think we are both in the same sorta thing. We both want to get out of this city. I more so dont really need to be out of this city i just need to be out of my parents debt, and actually having a real job making real money. Im sick of being dependant on mom for VISA. (see post to be posted when i sync my palm). But i hear ya dudes. I wish i wasnt so busy with school and exams otherwise i would come visit you. Maybe Friday if thats a good day for you. Im done class at 10.

But still none the less i hope your okay and get better! *hugs*

[clauditorium.livejournal.com]

I'm with Dave on this one. Depression is sometimes caused by a chemical imbalance, which drugs can help correct. The use of drugs is not necessary for everyone who's depressed, but if you've got a good doctor, he'll help you figure out whether you should use them. You shouldn't rule them out just because some people abuse them.

Has Lorenzo moved to the city?

[(Anonymous)]

Call Home.

Re: Has Lorenzo moved to the city?

[cub4bear.livejournal.com]

Coded, sarcastic replies make me wet.

Hey sad clown...

[zombietruckstop.livejournal.com]

Hello little Brodie! I'm super psyched you're doing something about your depression - too many people don't/can't (and then get a free journal on LJ to tell us about it).

I've been thru functioning depressions without drugs, and the main things that helped me were talking to people, and forcing myself to get out of the house, even if it was just to go read a book at a coffee shop. Change your surroundings and give yourself some stimuli. Sometimes it would take making a deal with myself, like (to self) "You're required to go out and write 3 pages of a new script every day before you can _____" Also, letting people know what you're going thru and letting them help is very valuable.

I'm not saying don't take drugs, just that these things worked for me. If you're anything like me (and you may not be), these depressive times will be cyclical, and you'll gradually learn to recognize when one is coming around and be able to sort of head them off at the pass.

I hope the Le Tigre is helping as well! And did you hear the super secret bonus track? Of a certain pop superstar saying "Fuck"?

[teljanin.livejournal.com]

Hey Brodie,
I agree with Dave on this one. I believe that it's always good to do therapy, but ultimately a lot of people see wonderful results from a combination of drugs and therapy. I have read a lot of texts on drugs and various disorders and I believe that working with your therapist to develop a treatment that's right for you will produce the best outcome Either way I support you :) :)

[bitterlawngnome.livejournal.com]

The drugs work very well for some people and not at all for others, but in my experience there are a couple of scenarios to specifically avoid.

The number one bad news scenario is where people are taking prescribed antidepressants and are at the same time using other prescription drugs or recreational chems, especially alcohol & caffeine. Most of the antidepressant disasters I've witnessed have fallen into this category. If it's at all an issue for you, please let me encourage you to discuss this with your doc; if you can't find someone nonjudgemental there I can try to hook you up with someone here.

The number two problematic scenario is where people get too depressed, hyper, or zoned out to regulate their own meds properly - there are a number of ways of coping with this, if you're curious I can talk about them, but of course you should talk to your doc immediately if you're feeling confused to that extent.

On the plus side, you're a smart man who's capable of keeping an eye on yourself, so I'd think your chances of staying in control of the situation are pretty good.