Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic My depression. Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post iconoclast Posted at 7:47 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 I've finally realized that my depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain: " Whatever its cause, depression is not just a state of mind. It is related to physical changes in the brain, and connected to an imbalance of a type of chemical that carries signals in your brain and nerves. These chemicals are called neurotransmitters." See, I copy pasted that from depression.com. Since I have a medical illness, it's best that I get a licensed medical professional to treat the problem. I'm glad I can finally come to terms with my disease.

Replies iconoclast Posted at 4:53 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 Quote: from cutie2 at 7:51 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 You're right, what was I thinking? Go science! Science is the ultimate solution to all of our problems. cutie2 Posted at 4:51 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 You're right, what was I thinking? Go science! iconoclast Posted at 4:50 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 I don't think that's true at all. While people think that's the reason, it's just assigning blame for emotions that have no basis except in the brain. And it helps because it is right. Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain. Science wouldn't lie. cutie2 Posted at 4:13 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 I have no clue whether it's bollocks or not, but I think for some people, believing it might be chemicals and not THEM does actually help more than wallowing around in their pain. a bit of a placebo in a way? I am positive it's not ALWAYS related to chemicals though. Plenty of people get depressed for good reason. It's like the medical people who say these things are ruling out the possibility that people have feelings and can have legit reasons for feeling crap. iconoclast Posted at 10:18 am on Nov. 18, 2008 No. My depression is caused by a scientifically correctable chemical imbalance in my brain, and I must enter chemicals into my brain to correct this chemical imbalance. Poker Shark Posted at 12:23 am on Nov. 18, 2008 Sarcasm? XxAnNeXx237 Posted at 7:57 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 I'm getting sick of depression. If you find a cure you'll be a hero iconoclast Posted at 7:57 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from HeartofJuyoMk2 at 10:57 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 not always.some people just naturally attract bad shit... No, you're wrong. Your views cause stigma against people who have this serious medical condition. HeartofJuyoMk2 Posted at 7:57 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 not always.some people just naturally attract bad shit... RebeccaEmOkiss Posted at 7:50 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 I have a serious case of depression and I haven't heard that before.....weird. iconoclast Posted at 7:50 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from KKKay at 10:48 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 ok Thanks for the support. I will need all I can get as I chemically alter my brain to cope with this serious brain disease. KKKay Posted at 7:48 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 ok purplefrenchfry Posted at 7:48 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 did you get hacked or something? dude this is like a 180 Rodiggidy Posted at 7:48 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 good job man All 14 previous replies displayed.