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Lifting Out of the Lows
United Kingdom
Приєднався 7 лис 2019
This channel is about my journey and experiences suffering from mental health problems. I hope to shed some insight and hopefully inspire some people through this content
Humira 11 month review for psoriatic arthritis
I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called psoriatic arthritis in April 2023 and have been taking methotrexate since May 2023. 11 months ago I had my first humira/adalimumab injection and have now taken around 22 shots in total. The methotrexate helped a bit but with the humira/adalimumab I've made great progress I wanted to document my experience from the start, giving monthly updates to help other understand what to expect. Humira has been a very positive experience for me so far and I go into more detail in this video
As always if you have any thoughts or questions please leave in the comments
Peace and Love
Welcome to my channel Lifting out of the Lows where I share and document my experience with mental health, depression and bipolar cyclothymia and also psoriatic arthritis. I hope from sharing these videos and my experiences I'm able to help people along their own journey and make it somewhat easier (if that's possible) as I talk about things such as:
* How to stop feeling depressed
* My experience with mental health
* How to stop feeling anxious
* How to improve your mental health
* My journey through life
* How to take action
* How to be happier in life
* How to build a strong mind
* How to deal with the challenges life throws at you
I haven't got it all figured out, far from it. We're all on a journey that one never stops learning from but by creating these videos my aim is to help people and start more of a conversation around mental health. If you like the videos like, share and all the rest as the louder the message I'm sure the more people will benefit
As always if you have any thoughts or questions please leave in the comments
Peace and Love
Welcome to my channel Lifting out of the Lows where I share and document my experience with mental health, depression and bipolar cyclothymia and also psoriatic arthritis. I hope from sharing these videos and my experiences I'm able to help people along their own journey and make it somewhat easier (if that's possible) as I talk about things such as:
* How to stop feeling depressed
* My experience with mental health
* How to stop feeling anxious
* How to improve your mental health
* My journey through life
* How to take action
* How to be happier in life
* How to build a strong mind
* How to deal with the challenges life throws at you
I haven't got it all figured out, far from it. We're all on a journey that one never stops learning from but by creating these videos my aim is to help people and start more of a conversation around mental health. If you like the videos like, share and all the rest as the louder the message I'm sure the more people will benefit
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Managing depression with Bipolar Cyclothymia
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What is the best way to manage depression with bipolar cycle.? I hope to be able to answer this question in the video from my perspective. If you're suffering from mental health issues and can relate to some of the experiences I talk about then I hope it helps. All I'm trying to do is shed some insight on the situation. If you have any thoughts of opinions please share Peace and Love Welcome to...
What happens if you miss your humira injection for psoriatic arthritis
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I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called psoriatic arthritis in April 2023 and have been taking methotrexate since May 2023. 10 months ago I had my first humira/adalimumab injection and have now taken around 20 shots in total. On a couple of occasions I have missed my humira injection date due to a couple of reasons I go through on this video and wanted to share my expereience. I hop...
Humira 10 month review for psoriatic arthritis
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I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called psoriatic arthritis in April 2023 and have been taking methotrexate since May 2023. 10 months ago I had my first humira/adalimumab injection and have now taken around 20 shots in total. The methotrexate helped a bit but with the humira/adalimumab I've made great progress I wanted to document my experience from the start, giving monthly updates...
My experience taking antibiotics with Humira and Methotrexate
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I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called psoriatic arthritis in April 2023 and have been taking methotrexate since May 2023 and humira/adalimumab since January 2024. These medications are potentially dangerous and lower your immune system so getting infections is something you have to be mindful about. If you do get an infection and need to take antibiotics it's important to follow m...
Staying stoic in the face of adversity
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I've suffered with long bouts of depression many times throughout my life which lead me to being diagnosed with bipolar cyclothymia as well as having to battle with an auto-immune condition called psoriatic arthritis. I've realised after my short 32 years of life on this Earth that the staying stoic and non-reactive in any given situation always leads you to a great path in the long run. In thi...
Humira 9 month review
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I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called psoriatic arthritis in April 2023 and have been taking methotrexate since May 2023. 9 months ago I had my first humira/adalimumab injection and have now taken around 18 shots in total. The methotrexate helped a bit but with the humira/adalimumab I've made great progress I wanted to document my experience from the start, giving monthly updates ...
Blood test results after taking methotrexate and Humira for Psoriatic arthritis
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I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called psoriatic arthritis in April 2023 and have been taking methotrexate since May 2023 and humira/adalimumab since January 2024. When starting these medications you need to get regular blood tests done in order to curb any potential side effects that unfortunately can happen when taking biologics or DMARDS. In this video I discuss my blood test re...
Humira 8 month review
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I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called psoriatic arthritis in April 2023 and have been taking methotrexate since May 2023. 8 months ago I had my first humira/adalimumab injection and have now taken around 16 shots in total. The methotrexate helped a bit but with the humira/adalimumab I've made great progress I wanted to document my experience from the start, giving monthly updates ...
International travel with biologics
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Traveling with biologics can be a stressful situation and also something very serious to consider with in comes to your health. I currently take adalimumbab/humira for psoriatic arthritis and in this video I talk about the considerations I've made when traveling, how to plan ahead to make sure everything goes smoothly and what procedures I think will be helpful to you if you're in a similar sit...
7 month humira/ adalimumab review for psoriatic arthritis
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I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called psoriatic arthritis in April 2023 and have been taking methotrexate since May 2023. 7 months ago I had my first humira/adalimumab injection and have now taken around 14 shots in total. The methotrexate helped a bit but with the humira/adalimumab I've made great progress I wanted to document my experience from the start, giving monthly updates ...
signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis
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After being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in April 2023 I wanted to share the signs and symptoms I experienced to give me some insight if they suspect they may have the condition. Of course everyone is different but I feel the more information that is out there the better. As always if you have any thoughts or questions please leave in the comments Peace and Love Welcome to my channel Lift...
6 month humira/ adalimumab review for psoriatic arthritis
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I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called psoriatic arthritis in April 2023 and have been taking methotrexate since May 2023. 6 months ago I had my first humira/adalimumab injection and have now taken around 12 shots in total. The methotrexate helped a bit but with the humira/adalimumab I've made great progress I wanted to document my experience from the start, giving monthly updates ...
The illusion of happiness
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I've suffered with long bouts of depression many times throughout my life which lead me to being diagnosed with bipolar cyclothymia. I've realised after my short 32 years of life on this Earth that the illusion of happiness can be very damaging. Maybe it's OK to feel bad the majority of the time and reaching a point of eternal happiness is never going to happen (in my opinion at least). In this...
Feeling depressed? Then get to work and try to do your best
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I've suffered with long bouts of depression many times throughout my life which lead me to being diagnosed with bipolar cyclothymia. IU've just comer back from holiday in Istanbul which was a fantastic trip. When coming back from holiday I find that depression always kicks in (post holiday blues) and I wanted to share one technique I use to try and combat the negative feelings once I come back....
Dealing with the mental roller coaster of life
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Dealing with the mental roller coaster of life
Results of 3 months being on humira/adalimumab for psoriatic arthritis.
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Results of 3 months being on humira/adalimumab for psoriatic arthritis.
Why i decided to take medication for psoriatic arthritis
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Why i decided to take medication for psoriatic arthritis
My 6 week humira/adalimumab review
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My 6 week humira/adalimumab review
4 Tips to manage psoriatic arthritis
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4 Tips to manage psoriatic arthritis
How psoriatic arthritis made me stronger
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How psoriatic arthritis made me stronger
My experience with methotrexate injections
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My experience with methotrexate injections
My psoriatic arthritis symptoms and their timeline
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My psoriatic arthritis symptoms and their timeline
Thanks for sharing your story dude !!! I’ve been on it for 3 weeks now and today is the first time I’ve started feeling good !!! I had some bad side effects but now I feel like calm waters if that makes sense !!
I’m glad it’s working for you mate!
Hey thanks man , I’m a doctor in India , just confused of taking surgery speciality and I have psoriasis for 2yrs and now I’m getting that click sound and morning stiffness , so I have a doubt that I might have develop psoriasis in future and I just want to know whether this click sound is the starting stage of Arthritis or not , now I’m sure I won’t take surgical speciality as hands are more important for that job , thanks Man U really helped me
My pleasure mate I’m glad you got some value from the video. All the best with everything!
How long before your scalp psoriasis disappeared ? I've asked twice now.
And I already responded to your previous comment. About 4 weeks
Could you please share your ESR and CRP levels? Additionally, I’d like to know if you’ve encountered any difficulties in preventing infections.
My CRP and ESR are in normal range and I haven’t experienced any difficulties preventing infections due to the medication. I have a video on blood work where I go into more details and also I go into more detail in some of my other reviews
Hi bro was just wondered how it took to work for you.I had my first injection last Wednesday and initially felt great but this week the pains coming back and has left me wondering if it will be effective for me
For me it took a couple of injections. What you’ve experienced doesn’t sound relative to the injections to me perhaps it’s just the pain reducing a bit then coming back. I wouldn’t read into it too much. Stay positive and I hope it works out well!
@liftingoutofthelows1341 thanks for the reply bud stay positive 👍
Starting mine in a couple of weeks 🙏🏻
Good luck 💪
@ thank you brother
MashAllah good brother
MashAllah good brother
20 years now and I'm still undecided..just don't drink with it..may make you a bit bland.
Interesting perspective
I love and hate it at the same time.. look into the benefits of eating coconut oil.. it's helping so much.
Why do you hate it?
The loss of erection and sex drive is a real downer for me
One of the main reasons i came off it
@liftingoutofthelows1341 my gp recommended i take it, but I'm not sure I want to, did your sex drive and erectile dysfunction come back after getting off the med
@@liftingoutofthelows1341 did your erectile dysfunction and sex drive come back after quitting?
Yes. I didn’t have ED but it affected my sex drive. It’s come back but it took a while some work. Lifting, eating right etc
Got diagnosed with cyclothymia today.
I hope you find a way to manage it. Got many videos on the subject 💯
Ive just started my humira injections and im feeling better thanks to your inspiration which is something to be proud about.many thanks for your videos and merry xmas
Thanks for the comment bro, means a lot. Merry Xmas im glad the injections are working! Stayed blessed
Trt injection cured my depression
Do you mind me asking how old you are?
@liftingoutofthelows1341 37 changed my life bro
Interesting. Did you just have one injection? And did you have any other symptoms which indicated low T
How about the psoriasis you mentioned on your scalp? How long before that disappeared?
I’m about 4 weeks
Thank you for making this video. Please how do i combat this depressive episodes i keep having
It’s a hard one. For me you just have to accept it and remember it will pass, nothing last forever. Until then just keep training and doing positive stuff so by the time it passes you’re in a better place than when it begun
Hi... I watched your video on SSRI's because my husband takes Prozac. I checked out your channel and found that you also have arthritis. I have rheumatoid arthritis. I take herbs and supplements because pharmaceuticals are not something I want in my body. I haven't watched your arthritis videos, so I don't know if your meds are working in that area. If they aren't working, then the following herbs and supplements work. 1/4 tsp Glucosamine Sulfate 1/4 tsp Chondroitin Sulfate 1/4 tsp Hyaluronic Acid Protein Powder or Bone Broth Powder and or 1.5 tsp Bovine Gelatin 1.5 tsp MSM 1/4 tsp Magnesium Malate 1/4 tsp Turmeric 1/4 tsp Milk Thistle I buy these herbs and supplements in bulk powders, but you can probably buy pills. Anyways, I am concerned for you spiritually and would suggest and hope that you might watch my video trailer on my channel about my personal testimony, which I hope and pray may enlightening you. 💓
Thank you
thanks for the info can you give a link to the amazon page for that carry case for the humira !
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B42NPTRK?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title :)
I have also been diagnosed with cyclothymia and often overthink, just like you. I would add that my overthinking varies depending on the episode. During depressive episodes, I often revisit the past and overanalyze what happened back then. This usually leads to self-criticism and a decline in self-esteem. During hypomanic episodes, I overthink about the future. I constantly plan and re-plan upcoming meetings, conversations, my movements, and facial expressions.
Same with me on everything
Do you take it every month or after some time its better to inject it maybe once every 3 month or when signs of symptoms begining to come back ? Thanks
I take it every 2 weeks
This guy is really knowledgeable. He is so brave and courageous to share his experiences and education.
Thank you bro
Good job, fella. I respect this. Enjoyed it. You’re right on.
Cheers bro
Thanks for your review!
My pleasure!
i started getting tiny bumps near my eyebrows dunno what to use for it :/
I don’t know what to say about that I hope you find some resolve
Thank you for the candid review. I have PsA and removed myself from Biologic treatment about 10 months ago and experienced my first flare. So will give this book a go and see how I can get myself back on track with my diet. I have adjusted my diet to reduce dairy, red meats, gluten and I can say it definitely works!
My pleasure, I’m glad you got some value from the review. I’m glad you’re finding some relief with dietary changes. If you don’t mind me asking why did you stop taking biologics?
Can’t thank you enough for sharing man. Your videos are super helpful. Please keep making them!
Will do. Cheers bro
Well done bro, thanks for sharing. 🙏🙏
My pleasure
Looking good mate and glad you're feeling well. Pretty much the same story here since taking Humira starting April this year - pain completely gone, dry skin gone, lifting heavier than ever and sleeping better, more mobile, everything improved. Complete wonder drug and life changer for me. Stay well and thanks for your updates.
Thanks bro! Wish you all the best too. Long may it continue for the both of us
Thank you for your informative video. I worked out too and thought it had something to do with that. I was having pain even on the days i didn't work out. I was just diagnosed yesterday with psoriatic arthritis. It took awhile for this diagnosis, but now i can make lifestyle changes and meds to help.
I wish you all the best with it! Good you know what it is so you can move forward how you see fit
Ive been on biologic and have had huge results. 90% symptoms are gone.
Happy for you!
I’m on hydroxi and MTX 25mg injections for psa I have a feeling that the MTX isn’t gonna get me to where I need. I feel at around 80% Any advice on how to get on Humira? Did you suggest it or was it just suggested to you?
I just asked and I met the criteria for it based on my pain scale and visible symptoms but it was quite a long process and I had to try other medications first to meet the criteria
@ Just another question, I don’t know whether you could do a video on how you’ve been mentally as far as starting these drugs etc. A huge thing I had to come to terms with and get my head round was the fact these drugs can cause cancers etc. I’m a bit of a hypercondriac. So this has been a challenge for me, I dunno if you dealt with similar anxiety’s
@@Analoguebubblebath89 Thank you for the idea
@ No worries. Just thought I’d pass on that I saw my Doc today and he’s starting me on Humira in a few weeks. I’m pretty anxious about the side effects. But watching your vids is giving me hope
@@Analoguebubblebath89 From what I understand it's inconclusive if cancer side effects are from biologics or from inflammatory conditions themselves.
Congrats on the pr! I just took my first dose on Friday, I hope I have the same experience as you. Wishing you the best!
Thank you! Wishing you the best too!
Thanks for sharing pal.
My pleasure
I’m currently in a massive flare and I’m unable to walk. Can not wait to start biologics hope by December. Your videos have given me the confidence to start them
I hope it does well for you when you start!
I had my first jab yesterday. I am hoping I will have a much better 2025, than 2024.
I hope I don't come off insensitive but do you take meds? No judgement either way x
I don’t take them :)
So jealous of your travels…How do you manage all your travel? Is it part of your employment? Or just lucky and make it work with your goals? Anyway so glad you are living life to fullest and your PsA is so well controlled!
Thank you, I’m very grateful it’s under control too :). I just make travel work with my goals, I guess from some perspectives I am lucky but I work hard :). The fact I’m free of my PsA now I just travel when I can because it taught me you never know what’s around the corner
thank you currently i am in the process of getting diagnosed my psychologist suggested i have cyclothymia and i am still not sure so looked for people with cyclothymia experiences and yours helped me the most up till now
I’m glad you got some value from it
Question: that metotrexate is weekly, by injection right? I've noticed that when I take it on a Friday, then by the next Thursday it already starts to wear off and symptoms become more severe. Like weekly is not enough and it should be half the dose twice per week. I don't know if anybody ever tested the hypothesis that this is more efficient.
It’s dangerous to have more than that for toxicity reasons. It shouldn’t be wearing off after a week from what I understand it doesn’t work like that but perhaps you’re a unique case
Glad mtx is working for you! There’s a lot of fear around taking a gets basically a chemo drug I was on it two years for PsA on the max recommended dose (9 pills/week). Worked great and really brought my inflammation numbers down. The first year was great and I felt like I was starting to return to some semblance of normal The second year though… not so much. I started to see the liver enzymes climb and I was starting to have digestive issues because of it. And I was getting sick a lot. My rheumatologist noted this and lowered the dose. I went into another flare, which I expected. But when it didn’t let up after four months, I felt I was back at square one. After much research, I determined mtx wasn’t the answer for me. I have a very physical job and couldn’t afford joints that were too swollen and painful to even twist a doorknob. I felt like I was 80, not 50! My rheumatologist wanted to put me on an expensive biologic instead, which didn’t sit well with me. So I quit him. Quit my mtx too. Cold turkey. It was scary but it felt right for me. I know several people who are treating autoimmunes naturally, including seronegatives arthritis, so I decided to try that route while searching for a new doc. I became more strict with my gluten free diet, went grain free following a paleo/lower carb plan, then added in daily CBG/CBD… wow was all I can say. I’m feeling better now than I did when on the max mtx dose. Better than I have in decades. My gut was more f-ed up than I realized. I’ve been off mtx since last January… and no flares, no swelling. I can do my job without an Advil (which I DEFINITELY couldn’t brag about when on mtx) Not advocating ditching a doctor or meds, but i do encourage everyone to look outside the limited box rheumatologists work out of. Question any change in your bloodwork. Keep track of the trends, and correlate that with how you feel. And be your own advocate if something feels off. Not once was diet change recommended as a path, and my rheumatologist completely shut down the medical cannabis conversation when I brought it up. Sad really… Enjoyed hearing your journey. Hopefully your treatment will continue to work for you and not have any serious negative effects. Blessings!
Make videos on the psoriasis part of your journey. If you can share anything useful for us long-term suffers of psoriasis
Ok, have you got anything specific in mind?
I’m going onto in December. First video I’ve found of yours. Gonna do a deep dive now thanks for the hope
Stay hopeful. I wish you all the best with it!
Hi! I'm starting methotrexate tomorrow and I am petrified about taking it. Iv had anxiety about taking it for the past two weeks since my last Rheumatology appt. I will be taking 6 15mg in one go every Sunday then folic acid the following day for a 3 month course. I'm worried about the side effects, i have 3 young children and really concerned. Thank you for your videos I feel a little better about things. Kind regards 💙
Honestly don’t be petrified. But I hope you mean you will be taking 6 2.5mg tablets once a week so 15mg weekly? Because taking 90mg a week of methotrexate could be dangerous. Keep positive with it. It greatly benefitted me. Sending the good energy your way
Your voice is so soothing and calming.
Thank you, that’s a nice comment, I’ll make sure to start serenading the ladies more 😉
Quality mate glad all is good.. meant to be having these injections in the next couple weeks, just wondering about gyms? I train in a sweaty mma gym and am worried about infection.. do you go to the gym and if so have you had any issues? Cheers
Bro I train a lot, teach hot yoga and work in fitness and have had no problems at all. If you get a cut or something take extra care, make sure you clean it quickly etc but in my experience I have not noticed any difference at all. I have made an extra effort to clean cuts as soon as because I used to be very careless tbh but I wouldn't think that's anything to worry about, just make sure you take that little bit of extra care. I hope it goes well for you!
@@liftingoutofthelows1341thank you I really appreciate it
Your psoriasis was ve ry mild. Mine is horrible and im wbaiting t o see if my insurance approves it
It was in context but my scalp was horrendous. I hope your insurance gets approved and it gets resolved. Stay well
I will be taking my first dose of Methotrexate tomorrow. I am very nervous but after watching your video I am feeling more positive. Thank you.
Please stay calm, went very well for me so far and been nearly a year and a half
@@liftingoutofthelows1341 Thank you for your reply.
Ive watched all your videos, theyre inspiring,and helpful to everyone having to go on these drugs. Thanks pal.
Thanks bro, those sort of comments mean a lot
For me Adalimumab worked only for 3months
I’m sorry to hear that
Well done! Have you consider reducing methotrexate yet? My son is symptom free and started a Biologic end of July. I would like him to reduce the methotrexate as it does seem to have a mild side effect on him the next day - tiredness and mood
It is on my agenda but I need to wait until my best rheumatology appointment before moving forward with this idea. Unfortunately it’s been pushed back a couple times but once I’ve had the appointment this is what I want as ideally I would prefer to just be taking the adalimumab. I hope you’re son is still doing well!
Your body will develop antibodies overtime to the Humira. Medical literature seem to point at methotrexate helping to prolonge the amount of time you will not develop antibodies to Humira. Some being in Humira for well over 10 years with a low dose of mtx.
@@supermanlol67 I'm aware of this buy have heard different things from differrent professionals
@@liftingoutofthelows1341 what's your mtx dose currently with Humira?
@@liftingoutofthelows1341 what is your mtx dose while on Humira? Also don't understimate the positive effect that mtx is having on your arthritic remission.
I have borderline personality disorder. So totally relate to this.