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02-19-2017, 01:17 PM | #1 | |||
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I have a strong suspicion that your time with video games is connected to how you feel.
Video games are addicting and also affect dopamine levels in the brain by depleting them. Dopamine is the "pleasure" and "reward" neurotransmitter. We all have different ratios of neurotransmitters, based on our genetics. This is why there are so many antidepressants, as one does not fit all. Bizi and others here are correct in that you must get professional help. Teen suicide is a very serious thing and only trained professionals can help you. But it may be that you are squandering your time and energy (dopamine) on a useless activity that does not lead to positive outcomes or enrich you. Here are some links to read: Video Games Can Activate the Brain's Pleasure Circuits | Psychology Today As a coincidence, this article just appeared on NT Health News Headlines, about dopamine: https://www.neurotalk.org/health-new...n-bonding.html This is also a helpful article written in common language to explain depersonalization feelings: The 5 most common Depersonalization Symptoms My wifi just stalled, so I am moving to the big desktop and will continue this post there..... So here is a link to depersonalization: Depersonalization / Derealization Disorder Symptoms | Psych Central You have stated that you had this before your head injury, is that right? There is one antidepressant that works on the dopamine system...it is called Wellbutrin (bupropion). It can work for those that the SSRIs did not help much which are serotonin based. Your generation is the really the first to have such access to digital media and games. Most of the posters here did not have these outlets, so we learned to entertain ourselves. When I was your age, I read books often, and taught myself to draw and paint. Some do music, others sports, or outdoor activities like gardening, or just plain walking. Exercise is really helpful for the brain, so it would be a thing to try. Every day you live is a gift, but it is not "free". It is up to you to learn how to make the most of this life, and when you do your brain can come around and change for the better. Don't be seduced by slick video games which are empty and hold little future for you.
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02-19-2017, 09:47 PM | #2 | ||
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I'm really confused. So are you saying the video games are making things worse or better? Video games is the only passion I have in life, and the only joy I really experience throughout the day... taking that away from me would lead to more depression. I tried fixing my depersonaliztion for months, visiting hundreds of doctors, trying all sorts of medicine, exercising,NOTHING worked. (You can see my other thread Suicidal Thoughts Always There In Back Of Head) So I just stopped. I stopped trying and let it be, so I live with mild numbness everyday but I've gotten used to it I suppose And to others hat have suggested a therapist: I have gone to one in the past, for several months after I got my concussion and my depersonalization first started, it did not work. I would only cry more and get MORE anxiety to go see a therapist and talk about my life. It just made things so much worse for me. From that time I spent with her I was diagnosed with depersonalization and General Anxiety Disorder. Like I said I was on hundreds of different meds nothing worked, just had more side effects then benefits She didint really understand my struggles. It was really hard connecting with her and I never felt comfortable sharing things. |
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02-19-2017, 10:02 PM | #3 | |||
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Dear Sam,
So you did not click with the first therapist. You can't give up. some times it takes a while to click with someone. Try again with some one new. (((((HUGS)))) I have an addictive personality. food, alcohol and internet. I will always have an addictive personality, it is just learning how to control it. I am seeing a new therapist and this one seems to work...I am ready to get better. I am 54, never too late to try to seek help. I am rooting for you. (((((HUGS))))) bizibizi
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02-20-2017, 09:16 AM | #4 | |||
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I have bipolar disorder and struggled for many years with passive suicidal ideation. I had a lot of reasons to question my worth, purpose, and place in this world since I was also an alcoholic and had been handicapped and unable to work since I was 28. I attempted s/s two years ago when I went off my meds, I became acutely manic, and those things (and more) all seemed like rational reasons to end my life.
I really miss the monotonous and stressful things in life like working and/or going to school because that's where I got to interact with other people. And when you have to stop working, you start to feel disconnected because you feel like you're not a productive member of society. It's true that not all those experiences and interactions are all positive, but trust me you would miss them if they weren't there. A big part of what life is about is our experiences and interactions with others… My circle is smaller now, and I can't do the things that I used to. I still consider life worth living (most days) because I do what I can, find enjoyment where I can, and have love for others, who have love for me. And I stopped drinking. I still attribute your search for answers to be partly due to your age, but I think that your mental health is obviously at play here, too. I know that you're frustrated by other people's suggestions that your return to therapy since it didn't help the first time you went. I think that you may not have benefitted because the therapist wasn't a good fit for you. Trying again is a good idea. I know that you have taken Lexapro for your anxiety, but I'm unaware of any other anti-anxiety or antidepressant meds that you've tried, but sometimes it takes more than one try to get on the right med, and many patients find that their patience is rewarded, at least to some degree. Trying again is a good idea. I know a lot of people would argue that there are a lot of activities that are healthier than video games, but personally I don't think that they are hurting or helping you, especially since you exercise regularly. If they are something you really enjoy, you should obviously keep playing them. I wish that we had some magic words to say to you that would help make you more content with the great questions in life, but most of us here are quite a bit older than you and don't suffer from depersonalization. I wish that someone younger and/or someone who has suffered from depersonalization would post and offer some advice that may be more helpful Don't forget that we care about you, and like to hear how you are doing. We'll do the best we can to offer you the best advice and feedback possible, Sam Hang in there. Kay |
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