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I refuse to take psychiatric medications, partly because I don't believe they all work, and partly because I've seen the damage they can do when they are over-prescribed or given for a mis-diagnosis.

My brother is severely ADHD, I watched Ritalin eat his emotions away and turn him into an obese, angry child.
My mother is bipolar and we have YET to find a prescription that balances her right.
A friend of mine was diagnosed with depression when she was 14 (wut, bad parenting ITT?) and is now stuck taking pills, because when she doesn't, she gets severe migraines.

It seems that antidepressants are so common now they can be handed out like candy to people who may have just be having a few down notes. Shit, I've been crying my eyes out for no reason at least once a week for a year and I still won't go see a shrink. I just deal with it. I'm in control of my own emotions, not some Big Pharma-fed Shrinkydink. I learned what makes me happy and force myself in that direction when I get down. There's nothing scientific about it.

That's a good point.  

But I like sitting in my office and feeling my bones melt.

There are other things you can take that aren't prescription to feel that.  

But I can't get fired for coming up hot on a piss test, if I have a prescription for what they find.

Plus, I don't like most highs.  Horrible synthetic valium, however, gives me that melty feeling I can normally only get from watching old Blondie videos.

It is not my place to criticize what two or more consenting adults do in the privacy of their own abattoir.

Well, yes, but it's the consent part.

I refuse to take psychiatric medications, partly because I don't believe they all work, and partly because I've seen the damage they can do when they are over-prescribed or given for a mis-diagnosis.

My brother is severely ADHD, I watched Ritalin eat his emotions away and turn him into an obese, angry child.
My mother is bipolar and we have YET to find a prescription that balances her right.
A friend of mine was diagnosed with depression when she was 14 (wut, bad parenting ITT?) and is now stuck taking pills, because when she doesn't, she gets severe migraines.

It seems that antidepressants are so common now they can be handed out like candy to people who may have just be having a few down notes. Shit, I've been crying my eyes out for no reason at least once a week for a year and I still won't go see a shrink. I just deal with it. I'm in control of my own emotions, not some Big Pharma-fed Shrinkydink. I learned what makes me happy and force myself in that direction when I get down. There's nothing scientific about it.

That's a good point. 

But I like sitting in my office and feeling my bones melt.

I listened to a bunch of her stuff, and now I am supercharged with sexy.  I got the shit oozing out of my pores.  I may have to go on a rampage.

I just suggested going to a family doctor first because a lot of people have to get a referral before their medical insurance will pay for them to see a psychiatrist.  Of course, you should insist on seeing a psychiatrist before going on any medication.  

Sure...if you never plan on owning guns or needing a clearance.

christ. what kind of mad scientists are you guys???

simply add 1950's style radiation and its:

Attack Of The 50 Foot Caddisfly!

1950's style radiation was the shit. They don't make radiation like that anymore unfortunately. The new stuff just gives you blisters and makes your teeth and hair fall out

This is what happens when you offshore your evil.

We are going to need nemeses.  Cf: 48 Laws. 

Anyone here know of a forum where scientists go to debate ethics?

The Union of Concerned Scientists is chock full of meddling do-gooders.

Also, they have a cool name for cursing and fist shaking and wot-not.

Do they have a website?

I forgot the word .. The one where people make themselves they have an issue but they don't? Sorta like a False Positive.

Priapism.

Doktor Howl:  Now a cure for depression.

I forgot the word .. The one where people make themselves they have an issue but they don't? Sorta like a False Positive.

Priapism.

I had a bad experience with them. I was depressed and suicidal. Then I went on some pills and it completely took away the fear of death but not the want to die, I needed that fear to keep me balanced.
As roger said try em out but be wary, if anything seems unusual leave them be.

I'm on pills for chronic (ie, continual) insomnia.  Without them, I will stay awake for 3-4 days.

So far, 2 of the drugs they've given me have fucked me up badly, and I'm not sure about the third, but at least I sleep.

I've never seen eye-to-eye for taking Meds for depression, but I can release Endorphins with just a thought so I'm not one to attest.

Truly.  I, on the other hand, can bend steel I-beams with my bare, mighty hands.

But when your not even sure if you have it, are you just making yourself pedantic?

wut

I can't attest to being on them, but maybe possibly having depression doesn't sound like a strong case for going on medication.

You ever been depressed?  I don't mean "down", I mean "depressed".

So through some research and talking with friends, it seems I may have some form of depression, maybe possibly.
One of my friends had some pretty severe depression went to the doctor got some tiny yelllow pills and now says that they have helped out quite a bit.
Not to jump the gun or anything but has been any of your personal experiences with antidepressants i.e. if it is in fact a chronic thing and I'm not just a mopy bitch should I take them.

Try em out.

Also have to try out the new bowl disruptor as well. Or we can just test that on John when he comes over next.

I believe we have elected John for that honor.

Hehehe, We'll tarp the bathroom for this one. "Hey, John! Come into the bathroom." "Why do you have plastic down?" "Mwahaha!"

I was just gonna zap him in the driveway.

But we have to document our progress.

Flash cam.

Fair enough. Now I'm off to flog Von Melee and make him clean my boots.

NICE.

Added advantage to the flash cam:  Theoretically, while viewing our progress, we might shit ourselves, too, because the light pattern will be captured.

Which leads us to the obvious conclusion:  Youtube.  Titled something about Taylor Swift.

Perfect!

Also, for Von Melee...google "scotal leash".