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Old 03-02-12, 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by GMJ
I've realized that.

When I stopped smoking for a month a few months ago, the manic side of me (I'm the ****ing man, no one **** with me) sort of disappeared. At the same time, the depressive side of me started to define me.

Do I self medicate because I have mental illness, or do I have mental illness because I self medicate?

I want professional help. I've had suicidal thoughts for a few weeks now. Cry more, call a hotline, HTFU, whatever. I'm too big of a ***** to actually do it, so I think I'm safe for now.

Why do I share this with strangers? Obviously, I'm ****ing toys-in-the-attic crazy. I was also wondering if anyone else felt this way before or currently. I'm really not a bad guy, but my dependence on substance abuse is really starting to change me, for the worse. My personal friendships are falling apart.
I have pretty gnarly depression/anxiety issues, and have for most of my life. I've been working on it lately by way of meditation and just focusing on the positive aspects of life. I will also say that until 4-5 years ago I was doing around 2.5g of cocaine and 1-1.25g of heroin daily, as well as mushrooms, acid, pot, and drinking heavily. At first it seemed like quitting all of that **** made the depression worse, but honestly, I'm happier without it. I still drink a lot and smoke too many cigarettes, but getting rid of the rest of the **** really helped.

If you ever need someone to chat with, feel free to DM me and I'll send you my email and phone number. I know what you're going through, and I'd love to help.
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Old 03-02-12, 01:34 AM
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ZOMG EOS 5D MkIII
=> it's been so long and there's a new one!!!
Not impressed cosmetically through; it's as if canon just added an extra I to a mkII through... but innards, innards are what matter.... although they seem to be an appetizer compared to the d800.. =/
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Old 03-02-12, 07:16 AM
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today I bought these for my raleigh



hope will be good with my 17T cog, brakeless
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Old 03-02-12, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Sherblock
The bank robbery part is certainly interesting. story?
https://www.calgaryherald.com/news/cr...885/story.html
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Old 03-02-12, 08:55 AM
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Thanks everybody for the kind words. I am leaving pretty soon to see my first appointment.

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today I bought these for my raleigh

"sexy ass chainring"

hope will be good with my 17T cog, brakeless
ZOMG. They made them in black? Where do I get this?

NOS?

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Old 03-02-12, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by hmdns
today I bought these for my raleigh



hope will be good with my 17T cog, brakeless
Probably not.
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Old 03-02-12, 09:38 AM
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Today not a single **** was given in statistics class, spring break in t-minus 22 minutes.
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Old 03-02-12, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by carleton
Probably not.
I'm 49/17 brakeless with no trouble at all.
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Old 03-02-12, 10:01 AM
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Today I was running to catch the train in my clipless shoes and slipped and fell right on my ass. Now my lower back hurts.
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Old 03-02-12, 10:07 AM
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Today is "Unofficial St. Patrick's Day" at UIUC.

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Originally Posted by GMJ
ZOMG. They made them in black? Where do I get this?

NOS?
it's not black, it's a bit dark blue...bought it from my friend, yeap NOS

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Probably not.
Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
I'm 49/17 brakeless with no trouble at all.
I've done 46-16 brakeless before so I think I'll survive with this new ratio (49-17)
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Old 03-02-12, 02:00 PM
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whatevs, 50/17 brakeless
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other tall guy decided to not buy my tall frame. Anyone want a 67cm frame?
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Old 03-02-12, 03:20 PM
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Got my formal full-time job offer at work! Getting a tattoo this weekend to celebrate. Next up is house shopping.
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Old 03-02-12, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by GMJ
I've seen doctors about depression before, back when I was a kid and not too long ago. I'm really good at covering up feelings, so they attributed it to minor/major depression, and brushed me off. I'm not going to take prescription drugs, because from I've seen, that makes the people worse.

I need valid diagnosis before I start treating myself though. Or else I probably will end up killing myself by driving my psychosis farther along.

What I hope to find are possible and reoccurring triggers that shift my mood, how to recognize them, and how to deal with them so I don't go all Gary Busey on everyone on the reg.

I appreciate the responses and even that ******** picture. lol.
Oh, I totally meant to say "are useless" in my original post. I hate psychology, think it's a ******** field.

But good luck with everything.
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Old 03-02-12, 05:02 PM
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LOL, yeah, it is an invented science.

Surprisingly, your diet can have a major effect on your mental state and well being. Look into it.
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Old 03-02-12, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Leukybear
ZOMG EOS 5D MkIII
=> it's been so long and there's a new one!!!
Not impressed cosmetically through; it's as if canon just added an extra I to a mkII through... but innards, innards are what matter.... although they seem to be an appetizer compared to the d800.. =/
YES, i was nerding out on it today too. i want to see the test video.

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LOL, yeah, it is an invented science.

Surprisingly, your diet can have a major effect on your mental state and well being. Look into it.
ya i've read this somewhere also. i forget where but i read that eating cashews helped some people cure depression. worth a shot?
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Old 03-02-12, 05:15 PM
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Here comes the quackery.
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Old 03-02-12, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by striknein
Got my formal full-time job offer at work! Getting a tattoo this weekend to celebrate. Next up is house shopping.
nice. programming?
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Old 03-02-12, 05:46 PM
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today i got super stoked but it was a false alarm.

i did eat ribs for dinner, so that was pretty good.
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Old 03-02-12, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Street rider
****, I need to go do that. I even have a gift certificate for a full hour at a masseuse that my mom knows. That would make spring break just that much better.
you mean massage therapist. masseuse is like rub and tug without the happy ending.
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Old 03-02-12, 06:12 PM
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Today I was on the 930 for 12 hours.....

Miles: Massive
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Old 03-02-12, 06:14 PM
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jesus christ

i like cycling, but not that much lol. way to go.
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Originally Posted by Dannihilator
Today I was on the 930 for 12 hours.....

Miles: Massive
Good work.
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Old 03-02-12, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Stezzy
ya i've read this somewhere also. i forget where but i read that eating cashews helped some people cure depression. worth a shot?
- walnuts
- chicken/turkey
- salmon/mackerel
- cheddar/swiss cheese
- spinach
- citrus fruits
- whole wheat (I personally enjoy rye more)
- Popcorn (supposedly for the carbs)
- Water

Also, St. John's Wart, 5HTD, omega 3s, vitamin D, vitamin C, protein, folic acid, tryptophan, selenium.

There's a ton more to what you might eat may help, but just for a few.
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