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submitted 2 years ago by 3amguy@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

Things are becoming more depressing every day and I can't afford for professionals and don't want to jump to the last resort or drugs. Is there a medicine that can make me happy if I take it in proper doses and does not require a doctor's prescription?

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[-] shinigamiookamiryuu@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago

If you rule out doctor's medicine, you'd without a doubt be talking about someone or something to console in. The last time you were happy, what were you doing?

[-] kandoh@reddthat.com 5 points 2 years ago

D3 with K2 supplement can help.

If you want something that's legal (but probably shouldn't be) I recommend kratom. Look for something that says Super Green. The less you take the more energy and vitality it gives you, the more you take the more it feels like an opiate.

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[-] muttley@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago

Read up on St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

[-] livus@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago

Worth mentioning it stops some medications from working so OP should check that out.

[-] Emma_Gold_Man@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago

Aldo that it has sun sensitivity as a side effect

[-] AlDente@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

I was looking for this recommendation and would have made it myself if I didn't find yours. My therapist specifically recommended it as a natural antidepressant. Honestly, it hasn't worked well for me as my body seems to rebel against any antidepressant attempt; however I'm shocked to see this so heavily downvoted.

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[-] ReallyKinda@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

You could try sam-e if you are in a country that isn’t prescription only (many don’t require one).

Imo meds alone won’t do a ton of good, if you’re battling depression or constant blahness you should also be trying to steadily make improvements in your habits and life situation. When you are not feeling too down try to make a list of things that might make daily life more pleasant and try to work some of that stuff into life. Things like sitting in the sun or watching the sky aren’t too trivial. If nothing sounds pleasant (because depression) imo you have to go the regimented route where you add things to your life that you think would improve anyone’s situation like eating healthy, exercising regularly, and picking up a new hobby.

[-] Makhno@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

I have constant anxiety and low dopamine. I take Ephedrine, and it's worked miracles for me. It even helps me concentrate throughout the day.

I prefer Primatine, but Bronkaid also works. Both can be bought over the counter with an ID

[-] Drusas@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

This is a drug, which OP said they're avoiding. It's also potentially dangerous.

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[-] Gnugit@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago

Albizzia julibrissin flower tea, once per day to nourish the heart and the spirit.

[-] Witchfire@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

A certain fun guy is really nice for this, but start small

[-] 3amguy@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago
[-] FalseMyrmidon@kbin.run 4 points 2 years ago

He's suggesting shrooms

[-] mozz@mbin.grits.dev 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Someone I think on mander.xyz was saying that regular 90-second cold showers seemed anecdotally to be maybe competitive with medication in terms of how well it combatted depression

[-] theywilleatthestars@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Depends on whether you live somewhere with legal weed

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