Anti-Depressants

[baxter building]

I too would stand by the hash option. Several years ago i was on seroxat- a serotonin based drug. For me it cted as a dampener leaving me in a kind of cotton wool bubble. Yes it meant had lost the rage and self harmful tendencies but it also meant i lost my creativity and sense of selves.
The side effects were no orgasms and the inability to yawn which is very frustrating.

As for the suggestion that religion can help thats just bullshit. Yes, people may find support in the other people at a church but you can get that from your friends (assuming you have any).

Hash will help increase you appetite for and enjoyment of food- often depressives will stop eating. It calms violent tendencies and is great if you are an artisitc person. drawing and writing are great theraputic tools when you are down. A small joint in the evening will bring out your creative side. it will also make sex wonderful and sensual, rather than the deadening effect that serotonin based drugs can have.
If your condition is bi-polar it can take the edge of the painfully manic highs and alleviate the crash of the lows.

I am not suggesting that you become a 'pothead' just sitting around all day with mates and giggling at the wall, but the relaxing qualities of a small ammount of hash to help you review your situation.

on the downside, the paranoia factor is worth considering. if you are really low and unused to smoking then you could become withdrawn from the world.

whatever you decide to do, keep a close watch on yourself and monitor any side effects. Dont let doctors assume they know what is best for you. Any drug you take will alter the way your brain functions and everyones brain is different.

chojin's claim that DDR helped may seem silly to some people but any form of physical excercise is going to be a great thing.