O/T Anyone else never happy

GoneForever · Apr 27, 2009

It takes A LOT to actually make me happy. Im content a lot but also very negative but never really happy. I never really get excited its very rare. I started lexapro a while back which helped but that only restores seratonin. Now, I heard dopamine is what makes people happy. Is there a product that increases dopamine. Im curious to try something to see what its like to enjoy the simple things in life lol

abolish the weak · Apr 27, 2009

try taking a week off from the gym. Go out and go fishing, hiking, etc. Hit up a McDonald's. Go on a date with a girl. Sometimes bodybuilding and our diets can get us in this state of mind. Everyday becomes repetative, and we place so much emphasis on how we SHOULD LOOK that often we aren't happy with what we've accomplished. What else is going on in your life? Are you happy with your work? How's the realtionship, you with anybody? There may be something else thats causing this, you need to get to the root of the problem

617ricky · Apr 27, 2009

fourthgen said:
Is there a product that increases dopamine.

Yes, but those drugs are illegal lol.. I agree with doing some different things, maybe with new people.. Sounds like you're maybe just in this same old routine..

dieselbuilder · Apr 27, 2009

I agree. Take some time off. Go fishing with your brother/dad/close friend (whichever). Grab a girl and go on a date. Maybe take a week vacation with a buddy. Stuff that like really does help the mind

dragonfire101 · Apr 27, 2009

fourthgen;555213]It Is there a product that increases dopamine.

check out this link

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a combination of L-Tyrosine and L-Tryptophan may help with building up dopamine and serotonin. Lost of research on it.

Tyrosine with b6 empty stoamch between meals and Tryptophan PM and at bed.

You can also look into Piracetam and Beta-phenyl-gamma-aminobutyric acid, better known as Phenibut. These are sold as supplements, but are real drugs in many countries.

machola · Apr 27, 2009

i believe the tricyclic antidepressents work on serotonin and dopamine. talk to ur doc. tell him u want to try something else... just curious, have you always been this way? how long?

GoneForever · Apr 27, 2009

abolish the weak said:
try taking a week off from the gym. Go out and go fishing, hiking, etc. Hit up a McDonald's. Go on a date with a girl. Sometimes bodybuilding and our diets can get us in this state of mind. Everyday becomes repetative, and we place so much emphasis on how we SHOULD LOOK that often we aren't happy with what we've accomplished. What else is going on in your life? Are you happy with your work? How's the realtionship, you with anybody? There may be something else thats causing this, you need to get to the root of the problem

Married, out of work but everything is pretty good in most peoples eyes. I was very spoiled when I was a kid pretty much up till I was like 21years old. Maybe thats why.

I have noticed ever since I got married i dropped all contact with friends and do find myself happy every 6months or so when i hang out with an old buddy.

Dragon, good call on the tryptophan. I may pick some up from TP. Whats a good dose?

GoneForever · Apr 27, 2009

617ricky said:
Yes, but those drugs are illegal lol.. I agree with doing some different things, maybe with new people.. Sounds like you're maybe just in this same old routine..

I usually tend to stay away from things that are legal so no probs.

EasyEJL · Apr 27, 2009

fourthgen said:
I usually tend to stay away from things that are legal so no probs.

the problem is that using many of them is a very fine line, take a bit too much for a bit too long and you create other issues. Deprenyl is one example, there are a number of others (you can look for treatments for parkinsons + alzheimers). The tryptophan/tyrosine is a good combo, can also go with 5htp/l-dopa. if you use l-dopa, try for a 5 days on 2 off with it, just to avoid desensitization.

njpooldude · Apr 27, 2009

Buy yourself the book by joel osteen called " Become a better you"

Ive never read a book in my life.. well from start to finish.. but i did this one.

It opens your eyes into a new way of thinking.. LOVE IT.. it really helped me alot dude. Give it a try... it cant hurt

I believe you can be happy without drugs & pills... anyone can. Its all about our thinking...

triathloncoach · Apr 27, 2009

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EVERLAST · Apr 27, 2009

dopamine...

released by the brain during alcohol consumption, engaging in sex, engaging in high risk behaviors, and when youre in love.

so...get a hot chick you can fall in love with,
and then fu#)@&^%@$ while skydiving!!!

6.8SPC · Apr 27, 2009

steele said:
i have been so happy its ridiculous. (just got engaged, etc.)

seriously tho, i have suffered from MAJOR depression most of my life. CLINICAL depression. my brain barely produces any serotonin.
dopiamine is what makes people addicted. its a drug like happiness. NOT a content-ness happiness. IMO.

Pm me and i will tell you what i take and what i have tried. could save you ALOT of time.

how bout this: ecstasy makes the brain release serotonin in huge amounts making the user feel euphoric. i feel NOTHING. just kinda tired. i have no serotonin so there is nothing for the drug to do. interesting...
-STEELE

Sent you a PM.

jm425 · Apr 27, 2009

Actually, meth stimulates your dopamine receptors. However, I would never recommend anybody going down that road.

Dr.S · Apr 28, 2009

fourthgen said:
It takes A LOT to actually make me happy. Im content a lot but also very negative but never really happy. I never really get excited its very rare. I started lexapro a while back which helped but that only restores seratonin. Now, I heard dopamine is what makes people happy. Is there a product that increases dopamine. Im curious to try something to see what its like to enjoy the simple things in life lol

"The pursuit of happiness is a most ridiculous phrase: If you pursue happiness you'll never find it."

C. P. Snow

ENraged · Apr 28, 2009

fourthgen said:
Married, out of work but everything is pretty good in most peoples eyes. I was very spoiled when I was a kid pretty much up till I was like 21years old. Maybe thats why.

I have noticed ever since I got married i dropped all contact with friends and do find myself happy every 6months or so when i hang out with an old buddy.

Dragon, good call on the tryptophan. I may pick some up from TP. Whats a good dose?

Dude I am so with you! Reach out to your friends or make new ones you have lost a lot of what made you well YOU.
I am in the same boat I moved here with my Ex and we ended up having a baby.
This killed any chance I had to get out and mingle and once we broke up I had about 6 months of getting out and having a touch of fun. That was about the last time I really felt like my old self.
Like you I am not unhappy just not my old playful self I was.
Explain to the wife that you need some man time once or twice a week, it will really help you reconnect that inner fun loving playful kid you have become disconnected with.

datamon · Apr 28, 2009

finding the right antidepressant is a trial and error process. maybe the lexapro isn't doing it for you? do some research on the different classes of antidepressants.

chris250 · Apr 28, 2009

I've spent most of my life unhappy with myself...It was a long road to where im at now...I've had alot of drama in my life and it sucked being me for a long time..but finding the right person, and finding who I am really helped me be a much happier person...I took alot of people and had to cut them out of my life (this inculded some family) and get rid of all the negativity in my life to feel whole again...Lexapro, and those other drugs didnt do a thing for me, it was finding myself, and doing the things that made me happy to get happinest in my life again

chris+

wostok · Apr 28, 2009

Hey man, you cant find happiness in a pill.

You say you are happy when you are with your old buddy/buddys...

Maybe you should start to call them moreoften!

I mean, sometimes it can get kinda silly you know... You think they dont care about you cause they havent called for a long time. But at the same time they dont think that YOU care about them, cause you havent called them in a long time. You know what im saying?

Pills only make things worse, you know you think your allright and go off, then all sorts of things can happen.

Im telling you, maybe go parachute from a plain, get some natural adrenaline into your system!

dragonfire101 · Apr 28, 2009

steele said:
i have been so happy its ridiculous. (just got engaged, etc.)

seriously tho, i have suffered from MAJOR depression most of my life. CLINICAL depression. my brain barely produces any serotonin.
dopiamine is what makes people addicted. its a drug like happiness. NOT a content-ness happiness. IMO.

Pm me and i will tell you what i take and what i have tried. could save you ALOT of time.

how bout this: ecstasy makes the brain release serotonin in huge amounts making the user feel euphoric. i feel NOTHING. just kinda tired. i have no serotonin so there is nothing for the drug to do. interesting...
-STEELE

If you were on a SSRI while trying it is a reason it would have not worked. Not that I know from experience, but we talked about it when I took
neuro psychology. Drug use over long periods of time will deplete your serotonin and you will not be able replace it leading to possible depression in users later in life or sooner.