Posted: 7/12/2007 11:42:10 PM EDT
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Ok.. Right now I own 7 firearms. I have lost 4 family members, 2 of my dogs and a good friend of mine since the beginning of the year. I have absolutely no suicidal thoughts what so ever.... However, I have been thinking about going to the Dr's to get some medication to help my depression. But the question is... If I do go would I have to give up my firearms? And would I be banned from purchasing any in the future. Thanks in advance. |
First off, don't tell the doc you own firearms. Any time you go to a doc whether it's for routine maintenance or not, they always ask general questions about your habits; do you wear a seat belt, do you drink alcohol, do you own firearms, etc... It's an intrusive way of listing you as a firearms owner. You dont have to tell them anything except what pertains to your visit. Unless you plan to harm yourself or others there's no need to let them know you own guns. If they decide your completely nuts or something, it wont matter because they'll "find out" and come take them anyways. Also, having to take medication doesn't mean you cant own firearms. BTW, I'm sorry for your losses. I hope you find a way to get through things. Best thing to do for depression is get out and live life. 
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All that stuff aside, your desire to self-medicate your depression away is bad juju. Talk to your doctor, but don't expect or desire that your problems or your mental state should be managed with drugs. That may be PART of a solution, but it might not be the best one, and you certainly should not believe that it's a panacea. Depression, especially the kind brought on by life-changing events, is usually best treated with therapy, lifestyle change, increased activity, diet, etc. It's a recipe that you follow, not a pill you take. Seriously, talk to a professional and be open to working out your problems...however that may need to happen. |
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If you have that kind of stuff going on, I doubt it's a chemical imbalance (side note: why don't they ever name the chemicals?) Turning to prescription medication to make yourself feel better seems about as wise as turning to alcohol or other drugs. You'll get through it, man. Time heals. Imagine your grief being like a peculiar sort of lawn. At first, it grows very quickly and needs to be cut frequently. Everything is fine as soon as the grass is cut. After a while it grows again, and you take the time to cut it once more. As the season progresses, it seldom needs to be cut. Your grief and pain will always be with you, but it will dwindle in severity and frequency as time passes. Don't drug yourself up. 
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| dude, I own lots of guns, and I am on a pretty healthy dose of anti-depressant. I love them! I couldnt imagine life without them. they simply make my moods more stable, and not make every day feel like the world is against you. but it will take a little time for your body to get use to it, and you will need to find the one that works right for you. I was on,, paxil for a while and it was horrible for me. I hated every minute of it so they changed it to prozac and it works like a dream. |
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Sometimes loss can weigh down on a person so bad, you need to talk to someone and mom and dad or husband or wife arent equipped to handle such a situation. Nothing wrong with getting help. One of the questions they do ask is "Do you have any feelings of hurting yourself or others?" I would just say "Not an option" Oh and if you can deal without meds... try to. go to Barnes & Noble or Amazon and get a book called "The Feeling good Handbook" By Dr David Burns. It's a good read. I know the title sounds quite lame but trust me... its a good book. |