When does the pain stop?

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MobileWriting9165@reddit

Lack of faith is more a cat-out-of-the-bag thing. You can't turn an atheist back into a believer because the skepticism will never leave even if they agree under coercion.

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Because drugs don’t fix a meaningless life. You need to find MEANING in what you do to be happy. That way, even the lows are worth it. Help people, fight evil, build something. Anything but antidepressants lmao, do mushrooms instead. Read some mysticism/philosophy.

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MobileWriting9165@reddit

Mushrooms are antidepressants.

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stalineczka@reddit

Reading up on it doesn’t give you purpose

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Outis918@reddit

It does in part, it gives you context. Which allows you to discern meaning and chase what is meaningful to you personally.

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stalineczka@reddit

That sounds like you already need to have a purpose

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Outis918@reddit

The purpose is often ‘I’m miserable and I need to find out why’

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utkarshmttl@reddit

It evolves into "everyone is miserable and no one knows why"

He said, half jokingly.

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kpingvin@reddit

CPTSD

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dasHeftinn@reddit

I’ve gotten drunk in front of family while camping and I’ve gotten drunk before going out to the campsite. They always say “it was so much better having you around when you hadn’t been drinking.”

Dawg I was like 11 shots deep when you picked me up idk what you’re on about.

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kallen8277@reddit

Pre-game me is the best me and everyone thinks its sober. Nah bro im just more open and authentic and funny, sorry that my normal self sucks

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Ecstatic-Compote-595@reddit

have you considered that you're maybe a stuck up nerd normally and just way more chill when you're slightly drunk?

Being drunk puts you into a good mood and you're more fun when you're in a good mood. It has been within you the whole time. Keep drinking though for your friends and family's sake

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kallen8277@reddit

Im not stuck up, but i am an introverted nerd that had anxiety issues and alcohol helps. I hate that im unlikable sober but everyone loves me when I have a few drinks. Id love to change that to where I'm always sober but my better self but I cant because if I dont have a few drinks im not willing to go anywhere or do anything. Depression and anxiety is a bitch, and no dont say just cheer up or try harder it only makes it worse.

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Ecstatic-Compote-595@reddit

try SSRIs and smiling more

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kallen8277@reddit

Did try, actually made me more angry overall so I tapered off. Wellbutrin made me vomit every day, zoloft made me angry, fluoxetine made me go manic/depressive way more, escetalipram made me jittery and couldnt concentrate on simple tasks, citalipram made me suicidal. Ill stick to methylphenidate and being off SSRIs and self treat for social events thank you.

And no, CBD/weed makes me suicidal and have panic attacks so thats not an option either.

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Pastafarianextremist@reddit

The methylphenidate could be contributing to your anxiety a lot dude.

When I used to take focalin regularly for university (ADHD) and especially if I would also drink lots of caffeine simultaneously, I would become totally laser focused, but also a total robot.

If anything would be out of my control or if I had to have a social interaction, I would become this super awkward, anxious and neurotic person that is totally opposite of how I normally am. Have you considered not being on it?

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mustangcody@reddit

I had that with a coworker. Dude comes in one day all loud and obnoxious, we asked him if he was okay, some joked he was drunk, he was sober that day, and all the other days he came in high.

I felt bad about it because the one day he tries to stop smoking he gets judged for it. I don't think I ever seen him sober after that day.

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Ssyynnxx@reddit

"You're in a good mood today" yeah I'm tipsy lmao

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no_4@reddit

I assume they're just lying because they care about you, think you have a problem, and want you to stop drinking

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TheMorbidHobo@reddit

Get off the antidepressants. They make everything feel numb.

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SeingaltUNo@reddit

Antidepressants are not the way to

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JustChillin3456@reddit

You have to find a new job that you enjoy , something to up to every day and feel needed

Drop the libido killer pills and start microdosing psilocybin

Focus on weight lifting to feel stronger and more confident a simple PPL with 3 healthy meals a day

You’ll much better and be able to attract someone that gives you sex so good that the agony of consciousness is worth bearing

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You just live with it.

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