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Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by Kanwulia: 8:12pm On Sep 14, 2014 |
EfemenaXY: Onye kele Sonny, Sonny e kele ya. . . . . . Sonny Bobo! I only post razz to counter razz o! When you encounter madness, you join the club abi? As the "gang" don let me rest nko, no where to kraze for NL! Till a get an opportunity! I show love ONLY where I get love, and vice versa! Thanks for your warm acknowledgement. Happy blessed new week! |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by Danhumprey: 9:16pm On Sep 14, 2014 |
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Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by BlackLeopard(m): 10:00pm On Sep 14, 2014 |
Kanwulia: Rofl, and you tell anyone about 'backwards' You know, I was just having polite discussion with you. I'm not really sure since when this changed to silencing mess, or why on earth does it so much bother you that anyone as much dares say it's really not religions that's to blame for ignorance. Or why are you takin this so personally and automatically assume you're being either attacked or that someone's trying to convert you when pointing out logical fallacy. But fine. |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by Kanwulia: 2:43am On Sep 15, 2014 |
BlackLeopard: You know I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE to discuss. But you don carry go SIBERIA. . . . RELIGION will not allow MOST Nigerians come to terms with the reality of DEPRESSION! Especially when they start looking for that BREAKTHROUGH that comes after the 10th coming of that their Lord! Now, in ONE SENTENCE. . . . .what is the premise of your argument? PLEEEEEEEEEEEEASE! |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by BlackLeopard(m): 10:58am On Sep 15, 2014 |
Kanwulia: Ayy, I guess I'm seeing what your issue is; we're having different arguments here. I'm not saying religion of ANY sort is savior for depression, nah. Not at all. I'm saying that there's nothing IN religions that should prevent people from seeking MEDICAL help. AKA I basically was saying, it's not against anything to seek a doctor evaluation, spirituality wise. And telling people, 'I doubt God would want you to suffer, nah, you go fi care'. |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by Kanwulia: 1:53pm On Sep 15, 2014 |
BlackLeopard: That's MO BETA! Then we simply disagree. No need to argue since there is absolutely no reason to convince each other! Amen! 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by BlackLeopard(m): 5:01pm On Sep 15, 2014 |
Kanwulia: And yep, I'm quite fine with agreeing with disagreein |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by red101(f): 5:06am On Sep 16, 2014 |
yes depression is real and it's universal. Sometimes, the cure can involve really walking closer with the lord. praying, turning the radio on and listening to some worship or gospel music. it can lift depression.. seriously 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by onelife97: 8:24am On Sep 18, 2014 |
Yes many nigerians don't understand what is depression.Infact many people are depressed in Nigeria or africa at large, if you put their living standard into consideration and people's stress and complains about life in general. I have been depressed since I was a kid.Only God knows why He is stilling keeping me here.I have thought many times about suicide since I was maybe 11-12 years old and now I'm in my late 30s and the thought never go away.But I am just managing it since I know and completely understand that it's the worst thing one can do unto himself. Moreso, I still have a mother and now I have a 4yr old beautiful son now but my wife is nothing to talk about which doesn't make anything easier.But since I came from a polygamous home, I try not to file for divorce, just because of my little boy. Well God knows the day I come and He surely know how I will depart from this cruel world. Peace out. NB. I'm at Onelife97@mail.com/onelife97@outlook.com if anyone would like to talk. |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by eleojo23: 8:55pm On Nov 18, 2014 |
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Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by shyshally(f): 6:35am On Nov 23, 2014 |
This is quite true,growing up in a family where my dad shows no love and my mum has to play the role of two parents is not easy.am a very quiet person naturally,so I didn't have much friends.there was a time I got depressed,lasted for a long time,kept thinking abt suicide over and over again,I guess I didn't have enough courage to do it or its the fear of what lays ahead and the love of my mum dat kept me going. Speaking from experience,depression is not something that you can stop at once and by yourself,without the help of others.even when you think its finally gone,it hasn't totally left you.it will find the slightest opportunity to come back I just wish that our families would try harder to understand themselves,because most introverts fall easily to depression.when an introvert is struggling with something,the person would rather suffer through it and find a solution,before telling anybody about it,and suicide is a constant thing on most depressed introverts,the smiles are mostly fake too, 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by Nobody: 6:43pm On Nov 23, 2014 |
shyshally: so true.. pls op eleojo what are the therapies one can take... |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by eleojo23: 2:20pm On Nov 24, 2014 |
obiajulu1:There are medications and other forms of therapy that can help fight depression. Please spare some time to read through the thread as some helpful points were raised by some people in the course of the discussion. |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by eleojo23: 6:49pm On Apr 21, 2015 |
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Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by Afam4eva(m): 4:37pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
Excelboi:Can you direct me to some of the medications that you took if you dont mind. |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by Seun(m): 5:43pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
Afam4eva:It's better to get a prescription. A medicine that worked for someone else may not work for you, so you'll need follow-up visits. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by Afam4eva(m): 5:45pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
Seun:Yes, you're right. It's just that i'm desperate for answers. Doctors have not really been forthcoming. |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by sheffyUTD(m): 8:46pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
Afam4eva: Depression, I have long denied it but I was made to know it exist. To avoid story that touch, denial is not the solution, face it. My doctor gave me tryptizol which I'm still using; there are changes. I have been doing exercise to complement it. Avoid stress as much as you can, because my recovery process is affected by stress. NB: please I am not recommending the use of the drug, consult your doctor. |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by Afam4eva(m): 8:47pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
sheffyUTD:Has there been any progress since you've been on medication? |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by daxlasaint(m): 9:53pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
I have got bi-polar disorder and like you said, when people findout they mostly assume I am "claiming" oyibo sickness... Even at its worse when I was suicidal and purposely over dosed on my medication ( valium), most people attributed it to spiritual attack. I have had to fight this battle on my own and learn to find my happy place when am depressed or ground myself when am manic. Trying to make people understand that being bi-polar is a condition I can't help is an uphill battle so most times I don't even bother. I have met very few people who have stood by me when I was at the worst end of either of my swings and those few remain the dearest people in my life. Thank you for this thread it really hit very close to home... eleojo23: |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by daxlasaint(m): 10:03pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
shyshally:so true, I spent yrs smiling for the world when all I felt like doing was dying so I could leave the pain behind... my dad was the first to notice my insomnia ( he's a pharmasist) and he put me on valium 5... he had to stop after I attempted suicide by overdosing on valium... to this day my mother refuses to admit I am bi-polar, she rather sees it all as my trying to punish her for not being there for us when we were younger |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by daxlasaint(m): 10:07pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
rill:yes it does... |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by sheffyUTD(m): 6:51am On Oct 20, 2015 |
Afam4eva: Yes there is. |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by Afam4eva(m): 6:52am On Oct 20, 2015 |
sheffyUTD:Good to know. |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by d33types: 7:42am On Oct 21, 2015 |
Afam4eva: Pleae and please , don't ever try taking another man's drug.. Antipsychotics are very powerful set of drugs that can screw your life up. For antidepressants there are about 6different classes and the one will take depends on your specific type of depression,, your kidney and liver function, if you are other drugs even if its paracetamol.. For instance if you take selegiline (a type of ,,antidepressant) and you take cheese, you will have a severe hypertensive crisis..imagine treating for depression and then you get hypertension.. Some thing as harmless as cheese |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by Excelboi(m): 8:37am On Oct 21, 2015 |
Afam4eva:Hope all is well bro? The drug I took was called FLUOXETINE antidepressant. Please take notice that there are different antidepressant drugs for different kind of depression. Consult your psychologist first. |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by zweet: 11:12am On May 20, 2016 |
There is an outpatient psychiatric clinic in abuja when my sister was going though depression we contacted them and the doctor was able to treat her without us even traveling....the doctor (a US trained psychiatrist) was communicating with her via phone and skype...that is something they use at their center they call it telepsychiatry so that they can help people across Nigeria...their website is www.melvillehealthcarecenter.com it was really convinent since she didnt have to leave lagos. |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by Weirdberg1: 9:34am On Oct 14, 2016 |
How to Reverse the process of Depression [flash=425,344] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3Ais9p7D9Y[/flash][/quote] Secret Signs and symptoms of Hidden Depression http://dennisnwokah..com.ng/2016/10/5-secret-signs-of-hidden-depression.html?m=1 |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by eleojo23: 7:19am On Sep 04, 2018 |
Good morning Lalasticlala, looking at the way depression and suicide is rampant these days, please if possible, let this thread grace the front page again. Thank you. |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by jbblues24(m): 2:04am On Jun 02, 2019 |
If you really wanted to do that, then why wouldn't you do that? Instead you do this. It makes no sense. |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by Shadon007: 7:32pm On Mar 03, 2020 |
Please if you suffering with depression in kaduna Call or sms me 08157043522 we can help each other. |
Re: Nigerians Don't Suffer Depression, Really? by Habane(m): 5:56am On Mar 04, 2020 |
Shadon007:Are you part of an NGO or you operate independently |
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