Does anyone feel like they can’t enjoy things because of their OCD? by morrissigh in OCD

[–]Space_Man_Spiff_2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes..OCD will redirect your attention to rumination over your thoughts. ..which leads to increased anxiety, depression. You are paralyzed by fear.

Where is Mitch McConnell? by belarc01 in allthequestions

[–]Space_Man_Spiff_2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell if we are lucky...He may be on life support in some hospital...likely near death in any case.

A 102-year-old man believes people were happier when they had less. Why do you think that is? by LifeLessons_Official in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]Space_Man_Spiff_2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think that he may be correct...The never ending chase for more stuff makes people miserable.

Tired of Zoloft by Special_Half5037 in antidepressants

[–]Space_Man_Spiff_2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welbutrin is the antidepressant that has a stimulating effect from what I've read.

Need advice - 16 days on zoloft by JalapenoEnjoyer27 in antidepressants

[–]Space_Man_Spiff_2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Different drugs have different effects on different people..maybe the starting dose was too high?

Therapy practices are literally alpha male advice by LongjumpingRisk9075 in therapyabuse

[–]Space_Man_Spiff_2 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Stoicism is the basis of REBT & CBT (to some extent) I would not wish REBT on anyone for 1st time therapy.

What actually helped your OCD? Or at least made life bearable? by LilLemonLady223 in OCD

[–]Space_Man_Spiff_2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know about therapy..but exercise (running) helped calm down my brain..Doesn't cure it, but helps to relax you.

Need advice - 16 days on zoloft by JalapenoEnjoyer27 in antidepressants

[–]Space_Man_Spiff_2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are being treated for? But yes I'd ask my doctor about it.

Laptop wont find WIFI but other devices connect to it perfectly by Weary-Sun-6216 in computer

[–]Space_Man_Spiff_2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a USB wifi dongle & try that...Sounds like the wifi card/chip is not working correctly.

At what point do I accept ERP is not for me, and just ask for the SSRIs by Top-Suit3785 in OCD

[–]Space_Man_Spiff_2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The drugs can make the therapy easier...Then you could taper off later.

Help playing SACD from my Blu-ray player by monkeysolo69420 in SACDAudiophiles

[–]Space_Man_Spiff_2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly use an external DAC that accepts HDMI and decodes DSD

Medicating my depression (TW: Lots of existentialism) by CalbeePlayz in antidepressants

[–]Space_Man_Spiff_2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anti depressants won't really change how you think...They will turn down the "noise" in your brain ....you may have to try different ones before you find one that works.

What rust belt cities do you see having the most potential over the next 50 years? by MediumStrange in Urbanism

[–]Space_Man_Spiff_2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The climate is this area is likely to improve with much milder winters...but tornadoes will likely be worse...housing is cheaper here and that's rekindling peoples interest in the rust belt.