No goals, No motivation, uninspired and what it means to be a man?

[Zaf]

That might be a sensible option

[Sweetpea]

I have to agree if this takes pressure off you. S x x x x

[Got]

Hi mate,

this may seem pretty obvious, but you are thinking with a very depressed mind set. God knows if thought the way you are thinking at the moment a million times before. I think its also very common. In these kinds of circumstances I think some kind of talking therapy would definitely help you. The prozac may help you., may give you the bit of a kick start that you need. There is no shame in it, no failure. You want to be a man and your are being one by living through this depression and seeking ways to feel better. Therapy and possibly medications are mature routes to take

[JokerPodCast]

So I dumped my GF, quit my job and in the process of moving back home. I guess the bank will just take my house.

[Zaf]

they probably will although if they sell it for more than they owe you then I think you get the balance.  Your mental health is more important than possessions

 %^%

[Sweetpea]

I have to agree with Zaf, your health is worth more than possessions.

S x x x x

[JokerPodCast]

How long does it take for Sertaline to work? I have been on for 5months now and I donr feel any different.

[PaulaJo]

I started feeling a benefit from Sertraline in 4 weeks. I have had to up my dosage though, as more was needed.

Maybe your dosage isn't right?
Perhaps a different medication would help you more?

[JokerPodCast]

Does anyone know anything about Dopamine Releasing Agents or how I can get them?

[Sweetpea]

No sorry I don't.  I really think you should go back to your dr and tell him/her how bad you feel.  Not all meds work for everyone.  You should not have to feel this bad.

S x x x x

[Zaf]

I agree, mst meds start working in a maximum of 6 weeks, you may need the dose tweaked or to try different meds

Z xx

[Beetzart]

Does anyone know anything about Dopamine Releasing Agents or how I can get them?

Certain antidepressants at very high doses can touch on dopamine reuptake, the main one is venlafaxine.  At a starting dose, 75 mg, it hits the serotonin, above 150 mg noradrenaline is effected, and there is a belief that doses over 450 mg  can start on dopamine.  Although it is not common for psychiatrists to go beyond 300 mg for an outpatient as it is a powerful drug.  Bupropion, or zyban in the UK effects dopamine, but is normally only prescribed for smoking cessation under the NHS. 

There have been various attempts to produce a DRIs but the resultant drugs are usually to stimulating and open to abuse.  One example is amineptine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survector 

After that would be street drugs but I don't think that should be mentioned on here.

[Ezel]

After that would be street drugs but I don't think that should be mentioned on here.

If anybody wants to discuss street drugs please let me know by pm and I will add you to the Private Journals membergroup so that you can post on the Private Journals board  $%$ .

[JokerPodCast]

So I moved in with my mum and dad, and life is great I dont have to work anymore and I get to lay in bed and watch TV all day if I want. I eat what I like and its not cost me anything. It makes me wonder why I left home in the first place..........what for excatly? lol.

I feel so much better I dont even have to go outside, well maybe if I walk to the shops. I get to play games this is the life. Im not depressed anymore.

Thank you guys for all the help.

[Zaf]

Whatever we do in life we learn, when we make what we think are mistakes we need to learn from them and try to avoid repeating them

Z xxx