As far as I knew, you can't get addicted to anti-depressants. Fair enough there is a possibility of side effects when you stop taking them, but that's all. In my opinion the addiction's to the depression itself. I don't know if anyone will understand this, but I think even though he feels so shitty in his depressed state, it has become a kind of 'comfort' when he's lost in his own dark world, he knows where he is, he feels more stable feeling depressed than not knowing what he's feeling or where his head's taking him. He's kindo of become dependent on his depression. He's become accustomed to a certain way of living. Ritualistic even. And when it goes away, what do you fill the gap with. That was a big load of crap I just typed, but it made me feel better.
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@chimpunk and I know you wrote that over 10 years ago, but I also wanted to say that it's not a load of crap. I completely understand everything you said. I've lived with depression for so long now, it's weird being on anti-depressants and feeling "normal". I feel like I'm not being true to myself.
@chimpunk and I know you wrote that over 10 years ago, but I also wanted to say that it's not a load of crap. I completely understand everything you said. I've lived with depression for so long now, it's weird being on anti-depressants and feeling "normal". I feel like I'm not being true to myself.
As far as I knew, you can't get addicted to anti-depressants. Fair enough there is a possibility of side effects when you stop taking them, but that's all. In my opinion the addiction's to the depression itself. I don't know if anyone will understand this, but I think even though he feels so shitty in his depressed state, it has become a kind of 'comfort' when he's lost in his own dark world, he knows where he is, he feels more stable feeling depressed than not knowing what he's feeling or where his head's taking him. He's kindo of become dependent on his depression. He's become accustomed to a certain way of living. Ritualistic even. And when it goes away, what do you fill the gap with. That was a big load of crap I just typed, but it made me feel better. :S:
Okay, to chimpunk, I know you wrote that like, seven years ago, but I just wanted to tell you, it's not a load of crap.
Okay, to chimpunk, I know you wrote that like, seven years ago, but I just wanted to tell you, it's not a load of crap.
@chimpunk and I know you wrote that over 10 years ago, but I also wanted to say that it's not a load of crap. I completely understand everything you said. I've lived with depression for so long now, it's weird being on anti-depressants and feeling "normal". I feel like I'm not being true to myself.
@chimpunk and I know you wrote that over 10 years ago, but I also wanted to say that it's not a load of crap. I completely understand everything you said. I've lived with depression for so long now, it's weird being on anti-depressants and feeling "normal". I feel like I'm not being true to myself.
Still after 15 years addiction to depressive feelings is real.
Still after 15 years addiction to depressive feelings is real.