Anxiety and depression

[USMuscle9403]

Do you have 'native' American blood ?
For some reason those of that lineage( I know there are many tribes/peoples), but they all seem to have one foot on the other side. More 'in-tune' if you will.

I'm really not sure, I just know I've been in touch with different areas of my consciousness since I was a kid, long before I ever experimented with anything. I like to say that the psychedelics found me, I didn't find them. My obsession with the "other side" has been lifelong after experiences I had with it as a kid. We're just now beginning to understand the myriad facets of human consciousness but I don't think we've even yet begun to scratch the surface.

 

[goback2013]

I'm really not sure, I just know I've been in touch with different areas of my consciousness since I was a kid, long before I ever experimented with anything. I like to say that the psychedelics found me, I didn't find them. My obsession with the "other side" has been lifelong after experiences I had with it as a kid. We're just now beginning to understand the myriad facets of human consciousness but I don't think we've even yet begun to scratch the surface.

Yeah. I'm somewhat the same way. Always have hunches on important and not so important things. It comes natural.
I've never taken any psychedelic doses that resulted in a trip.
Too scared to 'trip'. Which is why I can't do edibles at a dose higher than 5mg. Takes my brain to some very dark places. It's as if I'm in another, bad, negative reality. And I can't shake it. So I have to ride it out for like 3-4 very long uncomfortable hours.

 

[Fa Seeshus]

I never heard of hyper aggressive alpha male syndrome but I can’t possibly see how anyone would ever get that impression from you…

"Hyper Aggressive Alpha Male Syndrome" would be a great name for a Cologne/Body Spray.

 

[alfresco]

I'm really not sure, I just know I've been in touch with different areas of my consciousness since I was a kid, long before I ever experimented with anything. I like to say that the psychedelics found me, I didn't find them. My obsession with the "other side" has been lifelong after experiences I had with it as a kid. We're just now beginning to understand the myriad facets of human consciousness but I don't think we've even yet begun to scratch the surface.

Dissociation.

Think Spravado. Mini ‘trip’. FDA approved. Has been remarkably effective in people with treatment resistant depression.

 

[goback2013]

I'm clinically diagnosed with PTSD , Social anxiety disorder and hyper aggressive alpha male syndrome (whatever the fuck that is) the shrink in was forced to see was a complete libtarded cunt muffin so I personally think these are misdiagnosed because he was just a punk ass beta male
Anyways , I'm prescribed Paxil at 30mg daily.
That dose makes me feel dangerously emotionless so I had to cut it back to 15mg and i take 500mg Ashwaganda twice a day. That actually give me a better effect with no negative side effects

Re: alpha male syndrome

It just means you won't take any shit. But you're respectful and kind. Forceful when needed.

I shake a man's hand, with a yes sir no sir.
Show respect. Look a man in his eye.
I correct my son when he doesn't speak up or look at someone when talking to them.
I hate that weak kneed, slippery eye, bullshit.

Last night, I had a coach talk to me about my son coming over to another AAU team. Coach had face tats, may have done some time. There's a certain walk cadence and speech cadence those guys have.. But fit the pattern from these parts. but who knows.
Anyway he walks over, shook my hand. Introduced himself properly. Looked me in my eye. Yes sirs no sirs. Very well spoken.
I was impressed. That's how men speak to each other. Could be full of shit, but at least the presentation was respectful.
I've had coaches on my son's little league football who can't look you in the eye. Squirrly ass bitches. And all proven to be.

Salesman knocks on my door, and hits me with 'man' or 'my guy', I'm like 'nah I'm good'
Familiar setting thats cool. But if you're trying to sell me a product you have to come with some old fashioned manners.

Society these days do not want upright men who stand tall. They want jellyfish who stand for nothing or who promote pure fuckery.

 

[Jefe]

This book is an easy read. Formatted like the For Dummies books. Ignore the manic parts and the depression stuff is spot on.

 

[jcc80]

Yeah. I'm somewhat the same way. Always have hunches on important and not so important things. It comes natural.
I've never taken any psychedelic doses that resulted in a trip.
Too scared to 'trip'. Which is why I can't do edibles at a dose higher than 5mg. Takes my brain to some very dark places. It's as if I'm in another, bad, negative reality. And I can't shake it. So I have to ride it out for like 3-4 very long uncomfortable hours.

I'm no psychiatrist or psychologist. Just a guy who had some rough trips but also some wonderful ones. What if it's those dark places you need to spend a little time in and deal with? (been there)

 

[goback2013]

I'm no psychiatrist or psychologist. Just a guy who had some rough trips but also some wonderful ones. What if it's those dark places you need to spend a little time in and deal with? (been there)

Yeah possibly. In fact going to take some time off the board for a while.

 

[Samson250]

This book is an easy read. Formatted like the For Dummies books. Ignore the manic parts and the depression stuff is spot on.

Thank you for this I’ll look for it.

 

[grozavoron]

I've had similar experiences, feeling drawn to explore the depths of my mind long before ever encountering psychedelics. And you're right, there's still so much we don't understand about it all. Speaking of understanding, I recently stumbled upon an intriguing article about addiction and its connection to our consciousness. It delves into how our perceptions and experiences shape addictive behaviors.

 

[marssel]

I've had similar experiences, feeling drawn to explore the depths of my mind long before ever encountering psychedelics. And you're right, there's still so much we don't understand about it all. Speaking of understanding, I recently stumbled upon an intriguing article about addiction and its connection to our consciousness. It delves into how our perceptions and experiences shape addictive behaviors.

Makes perfect sense people in addiction groups-blow, speed, opiates, and alcohol often have personality traits in common, meaning drunks are often similar and same with the opiate crowd (especially athletes)

 

[control]

Re: alpha male syndrome

It just means you won't take any shit. But you're respectful and kind. Forceful when needed.

I shake a man's hand, with a yes sir no sir.
Show respect. Look a man in his eye.
I correct my son when he doesn't speak up or look at someone when talking to them.
I hate that weak kneed, slippery eye, bullshit.

Last night, I had a coach talk to me about my son coming over to another AAU team. Coach had face tats, may have done some time. There's a certain walk cadence and speech cadence those guys have.. But fit the pattern from these parts. but who knows.
Anyway he walks over, shook my hand. Introduced himself properly. Looked me in my eye. Yes sirs no sirs. Very well spoken.
I was impressed. That's how men speak to each other. Could be full of shit, but at least the presentation was respectful.
I've had coaches on my son's little league football who can't look you in the eye. Squirrly ass bitches. And all proven to be.

Salesman knocks on my door, and hits me with 'man' or 'my guy', I'm like 'nah I'm good'
Familiar setting thats cool. But if you're trying to sell me a product you have to come with some old fashioned manners.

Society these days do not want upright men who stand tall. They want jellyfish who stand for nothing or who promote pure fuckery.

GTFO with that judgemental bullshit. Lots of reasons why people don't always look other people in the eye. Have you ever heard of autism?

 

[Dawid_Didek]

GTFO with that judgemental bullshit. Lots of reasons why people don't always look other people in the eye. Have you ever heard of autism?

Or Asperger’s

 

[marssel]

Or Asperger’s

Sometimes too if I don’t respect you I’m not looking you in the eyes bc I don’t want to invite convo, I just look at my phone and keep it moving. It is important imo for kids without disabilities to say please, thank you, yes sir/mam etc. bc it opens doors for them. Good posture and eye contact in a running conversation isn’t a bad idea either but lack there of isn’t a sign of a bitch or a beta. The most Alpha fucker in the gym generally doesn’t want to speak to people during a session and eye contact starts it and prolongs it.

 

[beast405]

Sometimes too if I don’t respect you I’m not looking you in the eyes bc I don’t want to invite convo, I just look at my phone and keep it moving. It is important imo for kids without disabilities to say please, thank you, yes sir/mam etc. bc it opens doors for them. Good posture and eye contact in a running conversation isn’t a bad idea either but lack there of isn’t a sign of a bitch or a beta. The most Alpha fucker in the gym generally doesn’t want to speak to people during a session and eye contact starts it and prolongs it.

Oh yea good manners is one of most important thing a parent can teach their kids imo. And yeah just because someone doesn’t make eye contact doesn’t make them a bitch like you said. A lot of times I don’t make eye contact with people, even in convo. It’s always felt awkward to me. (Maybe because of my childhood idk). But Definitely doesn’t mean i won’t stand on business just as much as the next man who makes perfect eye contact if need be

 

[aimanabolic]

Sometimes too if I don’t respect you I’m not looking you in the eyes bc I don’t want to invite convo, I just look at my phone and keep it moving. It is important imo for kids without disabilities to say please, thank you, yes sir/mam etc. bc it opens doors for them. Good posture and eye contact in a running conversation isn’t a bad idea either but lack there of isn’t a sign of a bitch or a beta. The most Alpha fucker in the gym generally doesn’t want to speak to people during a session and eye contact starts it and prolongs it.

I try not to make eye contact in the gym to avoid conversations. I can talk to much and I'm not good at ending conversations without it seeming awkward/rude/weird.

I really wouldn't mind making conversation and making friends but I'm almost always on a time crunch

As far as the OP question, I never struggled with depression or anxiety until my mom got cancer. Amplified tenfold after she passed. Still trying to figure out a healthy approach to fixing it.

 

[Dawid_Didek]

Stoicism helps a lot, especially with depression, anxiety

But you can’t pin that so I’m not sure if it’s right place to speak about this

4 years ago I had serious depression
Years ago I was Asperger diagnosed

Not a single pill, supplement, med can help you if you don’t change the approach to daily problems.

Meditation also helps a lot.

 

[marssel]

Oh yea good manners is one of most important thing a parent can teach their kids imo. And yeah just because someone doesn’t make eye contact doesn’t make them a bitch like you said. A lot of times I don’t make eye contact with people, even in convo. It’s always felt awkward to me. (Maybe because of my childhood idk). But Definitely doesn’t mean i won’t stand on business just as much as the next man who makes perfect eye contact if need be

Yea and as biggger guys I’ve found that when talking to regular people if you have too much eye contact it scares some people. Being a big guys usually elicits positive responses buuuut it brings on some hate and fear. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve talked to someone I’ve see around for a while but never talked to, then we talk and to a T almost they all say “man you’re really cool/nice, I always thought you were an asshole”. It’s meant as a compliment but it goes to show that being big scares regular folks and holding too much eye contact can be seen as intimidating. Manners for sure I say yes sir to my waiter, why well it’s polite and easy and when you give it you get it and in todays world being a little disarming is good as everyone seems on edge these days

 

[aimanabolic]

“man you’re really cool/nice, I always thought you were an asshole”.

I'm not even bodybuilder status big, but my large stature gets me the same response often

Not a single pill, supplement, med can help you if you don’t change the approach to daily problems.

Meditation also helps a lot.

My almost 6 year old and just turned 2 year old is my medication.

When I lose my cool, they reciprocate things I say and do.

I'm big on hypocrisy so I can't scold them for doing what I did. All I can do is tell them it's wrong and actively work on not setting a bad example for them.

Took a long time to get my wife to actually listen to my mental issues. Now that she's more receptive to it, it's helped tremendously with getting myself back on track.

 

[Black Beard]

Re: alpha male syndrome

It just means you won't take any shit. But you're respectful and kind. Forceful when needed.

I shake a man's hand, with a yes sir no sir.
Show respect. Look a man in his eye.
I correct my son when he doesn't speak up or look at someone when talking to them.
I hate that weak kneed, slippery eye, bullshit.

Last night, I had a coach talk to me about my son coming over to another AAU team. Coach had face tats, may have done some time. There's a certain walk cadence and speech cadence those guys have.. But fit the pattern from these parts. but who knows.
Anyway he walks over, shook my hand. Introduced himself properly. Looked me in my eye. Yes sirs no sirs. Very well spoken.
I was impressed. That's how men speak to each other. Could be full of shit, but at least the presentation was respectful.
I've had coaches on my son's little league football who can't look you in the eye. Squirrly ass bitches. And all proven to be.

Salesman knocks on my door, and hits me with 'man' or 'my guy', I'm like 'nah I'm good'
Familiar setting thats cool. But if you're trying to sell me a product you have to come with some old fashioned manners.

Society these days do not want upright men who stand tall. They want jellyfish who stand for nothing or who promote pure fuckery.