Hello everybody,
First post here to introduce myself. I'm a 42 year-old guy from sw France. I've recently discovered this website as I was researching information about a some drugs I was prescribed. I'll post my questions in the relevant sub-forums sometime soon (and might ask you what these relevant sub-forums should be, there are so many!) Following a couple of distressing life events, I recently experienced with what my doctor called a depression episode (starting late November), which is a relief to know because it's not the first time in my life that I experience it but it's the first time I receive a medical opinion and can put a name on it (of course I had a pretty good idea that was the case before but I'm always reluctant to do self-diagnosis). So, first experience with anti-depressants (SSRI) and benzodiazepines. Later with a lighter prescription (Etifoxine/Stresam and Atarax). Today I'm feeling better, but not perfectly well, and certainly not ready to resume work yet (I work as a truck driver and do not want to risk having panic attacks while driving a 44-ton semi-trailer on the highway).
I don't drink alcohol. I was a heavy drinker until I totally quit about 3.5 years ago. I've been a regular weed smoker but decided to stop when I started the medication for the depression mentioned above; and I've recently decided to completely stop – weed doesn't bring me anything anymore. I still love psychedelics and the occasional molly. I've tried many other drugs but am a fan of none.
So that's it for my personal introduction… what else? I'm passionate about languages and linguistics, and have a keen interest in psychology and some other stuff. I like to run to keep me fit. I should do more yoga. I practice meditation. I think that's all.
I hope this forum will help me get answers and interesting conversations with interesting people. Meanwhile, Happy New Year to you all!
First post here to introduce myself. I'm a 42 year-old guy from sw France. I've recently discovered this website as I was researching information about a some drugs I was prescribed. I'll post my questions in the relevant sub-forums sometime soon (and might ask you what these relevant sub-forums should be, there are so many!) Following a couple of distressing life events, I recently experienced with what my doctor called a depression episode (starting late November), which is a relief to know because it's not the first time in my life that I experience it but it's the first time I receive a medical opinion and can put a name on it (of course I had a pretty good idea that was the case before but I'm always reluctant to do self-diagnosis). So, first experience with anti-depressants (SSRI) and benzodiazepines. Later with a lighter prescription (Etifoxine/Stresam and Atarax). Today I'm feeling better, but not perfectly well, and certainly not ready to resume work yet (I work as a truck driver and do not want to risk having panic attacks while driving a 44-ton semi-trailer on the highway).
I don't drink alcohol. I was a heavy drinker until I totally quit about 3.5 years ago. I've been a regular weed smoker but decided to stop when I started the medication for the depression mentioned above; and I've recently decided to completely stop – weed doesn't bring me anything anymore. I still love psychedelics and the occasional molly. I've tried many other drugs but am a fan of none.
So that's it for my personal introduction… what else? I'm passionate about languages and linguistics, and have a keen interest in psychology and some other stuff. I like to run to keep me fit. I should do more yoga. I practice meditation. I think that's all.
I hope this forum will help me get answers and interesting conversations with interesting people. Meanwhile, Happy New Year to you all!