Can’t shake off the depression

Work and come home everyday. Feels like I am missing something in life. I self medicate and try to distract my mind. Tv and video games don’t seem to help. Wish therapy wasn’t so damn expensive

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Carazaa · F

Count your blessings daily, and ask your doctor for SSRI meds, they work.

JS1992 · 31-35, M

@Carazaa thanks 😊

JS1992 · 31-35, M

@Carazaa I do take Effexor. Been on it for years

Carazaa · F

@JS1992 Make sure you exercise and don't do any drugs or alcohol because they are depressants, and the meds won't work.

JS1992 · 31-35, M

@Carazaa thanks. I do use chewing tobacco and use kratom on a daily basis. Hard to stop

Carazaa · F

@JS1992 OK If you take kratom you aren't processing anything in your brain. We process when we sleep and walk and work.

JS1992 · 31-35, M

@Carazaa which is why it helps with the depression?

Carazaa · F

@JS1992 But to get rid of the depression you have to process it , not numb it!

JS1992 · 31-35, M

I see. I will definitely work on it @Carazaa