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I need advice...I feel like I'm going crazy...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ryan Papp Nov 16, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I've been an atheist for a long time. Even though I come from a religious family, I came to the conclusion in high school that the notion of God was pretty silly. At the same time, I wasn't really…Continue
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Steph S. replied to Ari Jarvis's discussion I need advice...I feel like I'm going crazy...
"I would seek the advise of a doctor about your symptoms."
Jim DePaulo replied to Ari Jarvis's discussion I need advice...I feel like I'm going crazy...
"I've been on anti-depressants for the last 25 years and they made a world of difference in my life. Any long term depression with out significant situational cause is most likely clinical depression caused by a neuro-chemical abnormality - not…"
Brian Wood replied to Ari Jarvis's discussion I need advice...I feel like I'm going crazy...
"I was diagnosed with depression in 1963. Pot affected me as it did you. In 2005 I finally found an anti-depressant I can live with. Don't wait that long; the meds are much better now."
Glen Rosenberg replied to Ari Jarvis's discussion I need advice...I feel like I'm going crazy...
"Ari,
I dont think that what happened to you is uncommon. People with anxiety often have episodes when under the influence. Obviously you should avoid drugs to the extent possible-coffee also. Try an exercise program if you are…"
Prog Rock Girl replied to Ari Jarvis's discussion I need advice...I feel like I'm going crazy...
"I hope that you will feel better."
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I need advice...I feel like I'm going crazy...
I've been an atheist for a long time. Even though I come from a religious family, I came to the conclusion in high school that the notion of God was pretty silly. At the same time, I wasn't really afraid of death, I didn't really care WHY we were here, those sorts of existential questions didn't interest me much. Fast forward to a few months ago, I tried a teensy-tiny bit of pot brownie (yes, everyone has been telling me that you should NEVER do edibles your first time...but hey, no one told…See More
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- At 5:39pm on June 2, 2011,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… Hi Ari, and welcome to this rational world of Internet atheism---a haven from the superstitions and fictional god of the masses.
"Well-founded common sense inevitably leads to atheism."
We invite you to make good friends by joining the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with its 475 discussion topics and 2700 members.
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- At 8:15pm on May 31, 2011,
Ken said… - Hello and welcome to the Nexus. We are certainly glad to have you join us.
- At 4:57pm on May 31, 2011,
Brent Feeney said… - Welcome aboard! =) Hope you're doing great in California!!
- At 11:26am on May 31, 2011,
Ruth Anthony-Gardner said… Welcome, Ari! Glad you could join us. :D
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