My Positive Experience with Antidepressants: They saved my life. - Part 2

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  • @skoddskar3D
    @skoddskar3D 3 роки тому +85

    When you said "If you have been living with severe depression, or chronic severe anxiety you are a badass!" That is so so so freaking true. To live like this, and push through it and continue surviving, and pushing, makes us immensely stronger than anybody who has never truly experienced or can't comprehend these feelings. I have to remind myself of this sometimes when I'm really down, just how strong I am. And how broken most normal people would be, if they lived a single day in my head. I'm actively searching for a psychiatrist so I can get on medication for the first time, because for years I have been down the same thought pattern - that I have to be strong enough to get out of this on my own, I have to do it without meds. But reality is I already am strong as fuck just for surviving, and now I see that I need to get meds so I can experience normal, and apply that strength to making every aspect of my life better, instead of just surviving. Thank you for the video

    • @devonyusuf6336
      @devonyusuf6336 2 роки тому

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    • @anakinterrance9379
      @anakinterrance9379 2 роки тому

      @Devon Yusuf Meh lately I have been using Flixportal. Just search on google after it=) -anakin

    • @devonyusuf6336
      @devonyusuf6336 2 роки тому

      @Anakin Terrance Thank you, I signed up and it seems to work :) I appreciate it!!

    • @anakinterrance9379
      @anakinterrance9379 2 роки тому

      @Devon Yusuf No problem =)

    • @David-mo8rl
      @David-mo8rl Рік тому

      Well said!

  • @Enjoytheshow435
    @Enjoytheshow435 3 роки тому +72

    I didn’t know that I have severe depression until I took medications! How would I? I thought it’s just the normal evolution in life. You turn 35; you become dark, cynical, Jaded, anxious, and angry at the world from experiencing almost everything! I thought that’s how it feels to be a mature middle-aged person. I was constantly walking around with a big void in my heart, overthinking and wondering about the meaning of life and the purpose of our existence, convincing myself that it’s normal for deep thinkers and for empathetic, highly sensitive people to be like that and that normal people don't experience my feelings and my struggle because they have less awareness. Guess what!? I am the one who didn’t have enough self-awareness to realize that I had depression, and like you, I come from a psychology background. The brain is such a mysterious thing! I’m glad I was at least open-minded to try. They say SSRIs change your personality! SSRIs brought me back to my real self before the depression. Books I used to love and playlists I used to enjoy. Depression made them seem so cheesy cause they’re about happiness, motivation, and gratitude! Last week and for the first time since 2015, I wanted to play my happy playlist so bad, I enjoyed listening to it, and I didn’t understand what I used to find corny about it for the last five years!! Depression really changes your perception of everything. Tonight is the night that the realization of the change of my personality to my previous Joyful self hit me so hard, and I’ve found my self admitting that I was just a very sad smug intellect who was trying to glorify and romanticize and a mood disorder, a neurological condition, and a serotonin deficiency.

    • @mgw2024
      @mgw2024 3 роки тому +2

      Some relatable stuff right there. Honestly, it sucks to not be able to enjoy music.

    • @Enjoytheshow435
      @Enjoytheshow435 3 роки тому +4

      @@mgw2024 I was only listening to Meat is murder, Lana Del Ray and Hozier:) I still love them but I now can enjoy happy music too without rolling my eyes! Hope you too overcome your depression

    • @mgw2024
      @mgw2024 3 роки тому

      @@Enjoytheshow435

    • @rb2204
      @rb2204 3 роки тому +5

      Your testimonial is so beautiful, touching and heartwarming, i feel like i could've written every single word of it

    • @Enjoytheshow435
      @Enjoytheshow435 3 роки тому +2

      @@rb2204 thank you so much. I hope we all keep the progress and the zest for life:)

  • @joannat1898
    @joannat1898 3 роки тому +31

    You described my life before I started Lexapro seven months ago. It changed my life. I am so happy and feel so balanced. As you say, I was in survival mode before; now, I’m living and love my life. I feel like myself for the first time in years.

    • @skylerbaker000
      @skylerbaker000 3 роки тому +1

      about how long did it take to start working for you?

    • @vitorbarradas7430
      @vitorbarradas7430 2 роки тому +1

      @@skylerbaker000 it will depends on the person.. For me it took 2 months to feeling better

    • @alyssamedrano9418
      @alyssamedrano9418 2 роки тому +1

      I got my prescription yesterday and I kept it in my pocket while I slept I’m trying to gain boldness to take it !! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @millier9658
      @millier9658 2 роки тому

      @@alyssamedrano9418 same here. Haven’t touched it. How about you?

  • @evamefun
    @evamefun 2 роки тому +12

    Thank you for sharing! Agree 100 %. Enough with stigma for mental health medication. We don t want to suffer daily and feel ashamed. Everyone who needs medication go and get it. It s about the quality of your life living every day. You have the right to live a normal life, and if medication helps you with that, go for it. My experience for 7-8 years of silent suffering from depression and anxiety and 3 years being on medication for anxiety. Life changer. Cried of relief. I simply forgot the notion of "calm" in all those years. So many years lost completely useless. Don 't lose yours.

  • @harmanss6077
    @harmanss6077 2 роки тому +14

    I am from India and 60 years old man. I suffer from severe depression past 40 years. I started taking antidepressant (Prothiaden 75 mg) when I was 33 years old , I became very serious and was unable to do any work . Since I started taking medication, I am normal and much better without any side effects, though not cured completely. For the last 20 years I am on low dosage(25 mg per day) my main problem was sleeplessness. But after taking medication, I am able sleep well and carrying on my life normally. Many times I tried to stop the antidepressant.But could not carry on for more than 2 days. So I continue taking the medicine and I feel better and carry on my life. So for me also, antidepressant is the only solution.

    • @shyaaammeneen63
      @shyaaammeneen63 2 роки тому

      Harman, Try to reduce to the lowest mg. You will actually feel better. To feel relaxed reduce negative thoughts and overthinking. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Avoid moving too much as stillness relaxes the mind quickly. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Observe your breath sensations when you experience multiple thoughts before sleep, taking a walk, when reading, etc. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes--Counsellor.

    • @munishqureshi7285
      @munishqureshi7285 Рік тому +1

      Prothiaden is a TCA. Have you tried the ssri, snri's before. They have less side effects and have replaced TCA's mostly.

    • @harmanss6077
      @harmanss6077 Рік тому

      Thanks for your advice. ❤️❤️

  • @aminaww3446
    @aminaww3446 3 роки тому +2

    Thank u so much for this! You’ve really helped me manage my own feelings xxxx

  • @mhdz2723
    @mhdz2723 Рік тому +2

    I’m seeing this two years after you made it and feeling so hopeful. You voiced my exact feelings and experiences. Starting lexapro tonight.

  • @artbyrajanseth
    @artbyrajanseth 2 роки тому

    this video is amazing, so inspiring, thank you

  • @dwalden74
    @dwalden74 Рік тому

    This is an excellent video on the subject. I can relate to everything you said. Thank you for making this! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @josethegameplaya7775
    @josethegameplaya7775 2 роки тому +3

    Great video. Thanks for making me not feel bad for taking antidepressants.

  • @NimaEusman88
    @NimaEusman88 2 роки тому

    Thank you Morgan for sharing your journey and story and making this video. This is so extremely helpful and important to talk about. I relate so much and I am grateful for you and everyone who is sharing their truth and bringing awareness to mental health and medication. You are a good person and a great mental health professional because of your authenticity and vulnerability you are beyond powerful! After I decided to try medication I started looking up peoples experiences on UA-cam and I’m so grateful I did and found many amazing souls like your self.

  • @KellyWellins1
    @KellyWellins1 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so so much. I am on day number seven and the facts are and you’re giving me hope. Thanks again.

  • @Bersini
    @Bersini Рік тому +1

    Amazing and so true in my opinion... I've been on meds for 10 years and this has given me a life 😊

  • @ilahmache7712
    @ilahmache7712 3 роки тому +1

    Wow...this is so me. Thank you, I needed this. I think it would have saved me years of suffering too and I'm still doing all the things as well but medication is something that I had to do.

  • @suziher
    @suziher 3 роки тому

    Thank you I needed to hear this!

  • @normaandpascualaguon5236
    @normaandpascualaguon5236 Рік тому

    Thank you so much! Finally a positive experience; I've been researching so many video experiences and it's been horrifying! Your awesome for sharing; Thank you!

  • @mayurdoshi190
    @mayurdoshi190 Рік тому

    Very Very Nicely Explained Morgan......i loved your video.

  • @mymyferg3755
    @mymyferg3755 3 роки тому +37

    This gave me sooo much hope. I just started my medication and was feeling discouraged because I feel like I lost myself but you explained exactly how I felt and made me realize I’m actually taking the right steps to feeling better and like myself again. Thank you so much for this video!

    • @Dabne5587
      @Dabne5587 6 місяців тому +2

      Don't take

    • @vivhalaska72
      @vivhalaska72 21 день тому

      I can say that meds saved my life. Don’t listen to all the pharma crap conspiracy theorists come up with. I’ve taken taken them for over 30 years, with absolutely no problems.

  • @romeomsfg3109
    @romeomsfg3109 3 роки тому +5

    That's a nice analogy. Started with prozac today, looking for many changes in my life.

  • @joser83111
    @joser83111 3 роки тому +7

    You are amazing! Thanks for sharing personal information. You made feel like it's really not my fault. My therapist also opened up to me about her taking medication. Bless both your ❤️ for being vulnerable and truly understanding our pain. This gives me hope to keep fighting depression and anxiety. Best of health to you and keep up the great work:)

  • @nadiyahkhan2798
    @nadiyahkhan2798 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video! I feel exactly the way you did, everything I try helps me a little but I think it's time to try medication. I always strive to do things holistically and without meds until absolutely necessary, and I think now it's necessary. You are gorgeous by the way!!

  • @DavidLydonTV
    @DavidLydonTV 3 роки тому

    Thanks. I relate very much with the constant effort, picking oneself up again and again. Medication helps regulate things so that your health efforts can actually add to quality of life. And I hope you don't mind me saying, but you look very like Rachel Weisz. Best of luck with everything

  • @rafaelvillalobos9834
    @rafaelvillalobos9834 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you I was the same way and meds also saved my life God bless medicine because with out it I don't know what i would do thanks for this video your a beautiful person god bless you always 😘

  • @drinkmoreagua8984
    @drinkmoreagua8984 2 роки тому +14

    wow I relate so much to this. I tried everything , nothing worked. i fight a battle against myself every single day and I can't do it anymore. I was always anti-medication but now it is my only choice

    • @Sukishana
      @Sukishana 2 роки тому

      Try curcum, meditation.. when you enter in antidepressant circle is a hell getting out . Emotions flat... and other things . Im in this circle and cant get out.

  • @mattng4707
    @mattng4707 2 роки тому +1

    Totally resonate with this, thank you

  • @rain-wj6vv
    @rain-wj6vv 2 роки тому +8

    first time I took antidepressants I had the same realization, it's such a privilege to function neurotypically or almost neurotypically. For years I though I just had a bad habit of being depressed and stressed. I tried everything then decided it's not worth living like this so what could go wrong I am already suffering - how bad can taking pills be.
    I don't want to go back to my non medicated self, its not worth it.... one day I may graduate from medication but for now I just appreciate that it's a resource for me:)

  • @haileymorris1117
    @haileymorris1117 Рік тому +7

    I was at my absolute healthiest, working out, eating clean, going to classes, socializing, but I was doing all of it to avoid feeling depressed and hopeless. I kept my depression to myself for too long and I had to take myself to a hospital with suicidal ideations. The women at the hospital told me I “didn’t seem that sad” and accused me of lying to get free drugs. I told myself “everyone feels like this, I just am not as good at hiding it” but it wasn’t true. I had horrible anxiety. I still do. It comes in bursts, and it’s random and it makes me feel like my brain and body are out of my control. Im gonna start taking Prozac soon, and I’m really excited. I can’t wait to feel this peace you describe. I hope I can come back to this video in a few months and express how much I’ve improved! Thank you for making this! I really needed to hear your kind words

    • @tanthaman
      @tanthaman Рік тому

      How u doing?

    • @randomnumbers84269
      @randomnumbers84269 4 місяці тому +1

      Wow, really unprofessional medical staff at that hospital. That's the worst nightmare for anyone telling about their problems: to not be believed. How are you these days?

    • @joshdance9959
      @joshdance9959 Місяць тому

      I hope you are doing ok ❤

    • @vivhalaska72
      @vivhalaska72 21 день тому

      You won’t regret taking meds, they gave me my life back.

  • @yco67
    @yco67 Рік тому

    i was on and off antidepressants since my early 20's.. im in my mid 30's.. i started another antidepressant just few days ago.. im not proud of it.. but when i see people and my friends around thinking they re acting "normal".. i donno if i have some problems inside but feels like i cant survive without some of medications.. thanks for the video and talking about it openly.. and edit: how could you survive with that fear and anxiety for many years.. wow..

  • @guru4health523
    @guru4health523 2 роки тому

    Hello thank you so much for sharing your story and enfluencing others like myself who have been fighting the anxiety battle and struggling to look normal in society. I have been seriously thinking about getting on medication for years now. I feel like I have more social anxiety than general anxiety. I have tried benzos in the past but did not like them. Could you tell me what medication you are taking?

  • @tvenables
    @tvenables 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @SharlenesJourney
    @SharlenesJourney Рік тому

    I stopped taking it a while back but today I started again after feeling lost I was scared I stopped because I was taking adhd meds and Zoloft together it made me so tired but I’m starting to sink back into depression 😞 hopefully it helps me

  • @barbarabarela1747
    @barbarabarela1747 3 роки тому +9

    Omg !!! Finally someone who feels the same way I do !!! I have also been suffering since little girl and has been torture !!! I wake up feeling panicked everyday for year after year !!! I just started lexapro so am praying it will help but also have been dependent on kolonopin which so worried about because it’s terrible reputation ! I worry constantly about past , present and future and feel hopeless , but hear good things about antidepressants and just started and need help because this is my last hope ! Thank you for sharing your heart and doing this video and being vulnerable and brave ! I’m 52 and been struggling with severe Anxiety , severe depression, ptsd and got everything but a PHD ..I’m scared of meds but what else do I have to lose ! Thank you . I’m going to keep this one in my files to listen to it knowing someone out there feels the same .. sincerely , BB

    • @kristymarie6065
      @kristymarie6065 2 роки тому

      How are you feeling now? Are you still on meds?

  • @marktaylor3047
    @marktaylor3047 8 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this video. One has to believe and this teslly helps. In week one with escitalopam

  • @daisywillis3644
    @daisywillis3644 3 роки тому +17

    You are amazing. What medication are you on?

  • @c7eye
    @c7eye 3 роки тому +1

    I am on Paxil. Yep. I agree. Thanks

  • @m1sfit_l0v3
    @m1sfit_l0v3 Місяць тому

    this was really really good, thank you

  • @joshdance9959
    @joshdance9959 Місяць тому +1

    Nice one. Thanks

  • @cardonadarlene4650
    @cardonadarlene4650 7 місяців тому

    Thank u am so scared but i tear the way you speak the way all you done ✔️ i need hope i need some hope is like i see videos n i run into video's like your's but then i see the ones against meds i become more depressed enxyety am disregulated yes every day i been struggling pannic enxyety chronic thank you the way you said its this what normal feels like all that i felt that u given me hope i lost my self

    • @hfud11
      @hfud11 3 місяці тому

      She is a liar

  • @maritpedersen77
    @maritpedersen77 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for your explanation of the dysregulatad nervoussystem and the pathways. I tried everything too, the list is too long. Thinking there was something wrong with my effort. I am on my first week of lexapro. People can say just take focus on positive things ,take a walk and think about something else! Thats not always enough if you have cronic anxiaty or depression. As you explain there is a biological reason to why those things are not always enough.

  • @juliane1mota
    @juliane1mota 2 роки тому +8

    I totally understand you. I felt the same and yes, medication changed my life. I can have a functional life that without medication I just don’t have. This is a very good video because bring awareness that some people DO NEED medication to regulate their brain again.

    • @beththeswiftie9239
      @beththeswiftie9239 Рік тому

      This made me feel a lot better thanks Juliane as I put it off for years and it was horrific and got worse. I finally am just trying a new way to help me

  • @ambie19832665
    @ambie19832665 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for making this video. There aren’t a lot of positives of antidepressants online. Most of it is how horrible they are. This video has made me feel good about being on medication. ❤

    • @hfud11
      @hfud11 3 місяці тому

      Please don't take it

  • @cardonadarlene4650
    @cardonadarlene4650 Рік тому

    Yes!!! ❤😢the sameeee here exactly feelings...

  • @heatherboughton5936
    @heatherboughton5936 Рік тому +2

    In my experiences with medications over the years, I always get an initial feelings of 'wow, this is fantastic'. Then after a few days the heightened anxiety kicks in and it doesn't really start to work properly for around 4 weeks.

  • @priscillahatgy8695
    @priscillahatgy8695 Місяць тому

    I’m on Lexapro and other mental health meds and they help so much! People should not judge people on meds

  • @persevere6326
    @persevere6326 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much

  • @hannab1114
    @hannab1114 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for your video. I’m crying. Second day on Lexapro. People who goes through this survival mode could understand each other. I do have side effects but I feel more relaxed.

    • @hfud11
      @hfud11 3 місяці тому

      Placebo

  • @fiorellabrun6854
    @fiorellabrun6854 2 роки тому

    Amen, sister!

  • @anishapeter4744
    @anishapeter4744 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video! I've had similiar experiences with my anti-depressants. I've been off them for 3 months now but I can feel the depression setting in again. Medication helped a lot and I think staying on them for as long as possible is the best way to be. Yoga, workouts, CBT definitely help but nothing wrong in medication either.

    • @shyaaammeneen63
      @shyaaammeneen63 2 роки тому

      Anisha, It takes around 1-2 months to taper off ADS or there wil be a relapse. Avoid benzos as they are habit forming. If you start again stick to the lowest mg to prervent side effects. To feel better reduce negative thoughts and overthinking. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Avoid moving too much as stillness relaxes the mind quickly. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Observe your breath sensations when you experience multiple thoughts before sleep, in college, at work, taking a walk, when reading, etc. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Reduce negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes--Counsellor.

  • @StillInLuck
    @StillInLuck 2 роки тому

    You are brilliant , new subscriber here and I’m amidst the same journey x

  • @Homepage262
    @Homepage262 Рік тому

    Hello there! I hope this finds you well. Can I ask how are you doing these days? Can you update us with your current mental health situation please?

  • @jaybube478
    @jaybube478 2 роки тому

    Well articulated 👌

  • @elenadylan7588
    @elenadylan7588 Рік тому +2

    Hi, thank you so much for this video!
    I literally tried EVERYTHING to help my mental health improve, just like you. Sports, socializing, therapy, meditation, supplements, but I am still in constant battle with anxiety and intrusive thoughts.
    I love my Life, my Friends, my partner, my job, but these feelings are literally robbing me of the serenity of just enjoying all these wonderful things I have in my Life.
    It's like there's an evil il narrator in my head that tells me i dont deserve anything and that everyone will leave.
    I will see my psychiartrist next week, and will probably start antideprexants. I really do hope my story will be similar as yours.
    Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

  • @shaneikamillsphillips1871
    @shaneikamillsphillips1871 Рік тому

    I love your video and your honesty. Its a scary thing. I never thought I would ever go on medication, but here am I a few days into taking it. I'm still super nervous about it, but I'm praying it works. I can relate to so much of what your saying and alot of people don't understand what's it like. Most times I feel alone, not having the right support system. I will admit sometimes I wish I had another illness than anxiety. It cripples you with its fears etc. Looking forward to more of your videos. All the best on your journey.

    • @sabinaenver1177
      @sabinaenver1177 Рік тому

      How are you feeling

    • @shaneikamillsphillips1871
      @shaneikamillsphillips1871 Рік тому

      @@sabinaenver1177 I'm much bettering now. I've quit taking the antidepressant. I'm now trying natural supliments. I've started recently so I'm yet to feel its full effects.

    • @shaneikamillsphillips1871
      @shaneikamillsphillips1871 Рік тому

      Hope your doing good. All the best!

  • @sandracardenas9428
    @sandracardenas9428 2 роки тому

    This just made me cry! Thank you do much for this video! ❤️❤️❤️❤️I am currently in day 7 of lexapro hoping it helps me, waited 5 years with crippling anxiety

  • @swedd013
    @swedd013 2 роки тому +3

    Wow, just... wow! I have been diagnosed with depression in my past and now I have been diagnosed with OCPD and a dysthymic disorder. So when you made that example of the dirt road it really hits home. It's like you said. I also have tried everything! Working out on a regular basis (I was overweight so that's a good thing), meditation on a regular basis, reading self-help books, quit smoking weed, eating healthy, going out even if I didn't feel like it etc. etc. etc. And indeed, those things do help but only for a little bit or a little while. The core problem(s) will not solve by doing those things. At least, not for me. I'm seeing my psychiatrist this monday to discuss which medication is best for me and hopefully I can start taking them asap. Thank you so much for sharing this! I wasn't anxious for taking medication but it does feel like a bit of a last resort. I am going to keep on doing all those things that I was already doing and hopefully the fruits of my labor will become only more ripe in combination with the meds and therapy! Let's go!!!

    • @beththeswiftie9239
      @beththeswiftie9239 Рік тому

      Hey Rene love this story !!! I have ocd too ( intrusive thoughts ) and it destroyed me for years. I spent so much time doing ERT and went a bit crazy ( definitely saw results) but my mind was honestly dried out and exhausted and tired and I felt so detached. I felt over it and depressed for long periods and realised how much I had really lost me. I was crying every single day. I have started Zoloft 50mg. Please update me on your journey ! 😇 what medication suits you etc. I’m here to listen !!!

    • @David-mo8rl
      @David-mo8rl Рік тому

      @@beththeswiftie9239 I was also taking Zoloft - 50mg for just over 6 week - but I had to up the dose to 100mg because I just felt like I wasn’t taking anything. I tried 100mg for 4 weeks but also nothing. I was drinking about 3-4 bottles of beer a week - nothing much. Smoking 1 or 2 cigarettes a day. I sometimes wonder if that’s why I couldn’t feel any benefit. Could I ask if you are still taking Zoloft and if you ever drink alcohol?

  • @CorrinaMusic
    @CorrinaMusic 2 роки тому +6

    Mine feels like a war against myself and the entire world. I’m so exhausted.
    I’m so tired of feeling shit about myself, about life, of getting annoyed with things outside of my control, of hurting people around me, of the lows. I’m tireeeeed. Fourth day of medication and I feel shiiiite. Please god pleeeeease may there be a light at the end of the tunnel.

    • @marianar2948
      @marianar2948 2 роки тому +1

      Hi Coriina, sorry to hear that, it sounds hella harsh :( are you doing any better now? and have you ever considered giving therapy a try? most people only feel good with a combo of both meds and psychological support.

    • @ianwilliams276
      @ianwilliams276 2 роки тому +1

      It will get better

    • @muhammadyaseen6638
      @muhammadyaseen6638 2 роки тому +1

      You will be okay !

    • @CorrinaMusic
      @CorrinaMusic 2 роки тому +2

      @@marianar2948 I’m doing much better thank you! I’m looking back at my comment remembering the state I was in and I’ve already come miles. Upped my dosage as 50mg wasn’t doing much, quit alcohol, exercising more, I was in a rut at one point that required my sister to come and get my out of the flat but after that things improved. I was told to up my Zoloft dosage and not be too afraid of taking Librax as and when needed (I was scared of using it because it’s apparently addictive but my psychiatrist said we need to know how much is needed for it to work). I tried therapy first but it wasn’t doing much for me, though I will continue to go as it does help me become aware of behavioural patterns. Thank you for the sweet comment, means a lot ❤️

    • @CorrinaMusic
      @CorrinaMusic 2 роки тому +1

      @@muhammadyaseen6638 thank you! 🙏

  • @viktoriakarypidou181
    @viktoriakarypidou181 Рік тому

    Wow. Thank you

  • @gast128
    @gast128 2 роки тому

    It take some courage to be so open about it. Perhaps also an effect of these pills.

  • @naheednoman7527
    @naheednoman7527 3 роки тому

    Can you pls tell which medication you took ?

  • @Gurllllllllwerk
    @Gurllllllllwerk Рік тому

    Ignore the negative reviews, you may have the best experience. They have changed my life along with lifestyle changes too

  • @randomnumbers84269
    @randomnumbers84269 4 місяці тому +1

    It's crazy what lengths we go to avoid taking that pill. We spend hours every day trying different methods: meditation, light therapy, sauna, ice baths, cold showers, exercise, yoga, fasting, walking, weight lifting, hypnosis, relaxation, counseling, you name it. And that voice in our heads keeps telling us how unworthy we are every time the results are lackluster and how lazy we are when we fail to go rockclimbing third week in a row even though it's probably finally that thing that would lift our depression. All that work and suffering when we could take that tiny pill every morning and that alone would lift our well being by 30% to 90%. It's crazy when you think about it.
    Not to mention we take natural supplements by the truckload, spend tons of money on them and gladly suffer the side effects but for some reason the specialized medication for our predicament is out of our reach. Ridiculous.

  • @chasvonplatten1298
    @chasvonplatten1298 2 роки тому

    Excellent!

  • @vegasvalley30
    @vegasvalley30 Рік тому +1

    God bless you, I couldn't say it better than you did, also very important to know that different medications works for different people, you have to find the one that works for you, 20 years switching medication until i found Paxil, for me it a game changer . The horror the horror of full blown anxiety

  • @ulastoprak
    @ulastoprak 11 місяців тому

    I've suffered from anxiety and depression over a year and I was so scared to start the antidepressant medication. But this month I've decided to take medication because I can't take this pain no more. And now it's been 10 day's I've started the SSRI ANTIDEPRESSANTS. 20mg citalopram and the first week was so awful. Was always dizzy. Was feeling sick and couldn't eat. Sweating all day. But after 7 days it's better now but couldn't see any difference and the doctor told me that I will see the effect of the medication after 4 to 8 weeks. And I am waiting to see the good effects of the medication now. Hopefully will get better and can get rid of the anxiety and depression feelings. And watching your videos give me a big hope. Thanks for the video ❤

    • @marktaylor3047
      @marktaylor3047 8 місяців тому

      Hope you made it through ok my friend

  • @Alex11V
    @Alex11V 2 роки тому +1

    11:17 Thanks. That makes my happy.

  • @centexsucks1
    @centexsucks1 2 роки тому +1

    what medication are you taking??

  • @littleskitsisters
    @littleskitsisters 9 місяців тому +1

    I cannot believe some of the ignorant comments on this video!! Morgan I want to thank you for a very accurate, intelligent and truthful video on this subject. I’m going into my second time of taking anti anxiety medication and was just looking for some support as I’m in my first few weeks. This video reminded me of the calm that is to come as I push through. Thank you 🙏

    • @Dabne5587
      @Dabne5587 6 місяців тому +1

      Google "Pssd"

    • @hfud11
      @hfud11 4 місяці тому

      You are ignorant!!!

  • @debbietaylor20
    @debbietaylor20 3 роки тому

    What are you on ? I'm.scared to take anything again as had bad side effects and withdrawal on zoloft and disassociation which freaked me out and I began to realise these drugs effect your brain . I'm.still getting sweats 3 months after stopping.

  • @harayadiary8814
    @harayadiary8814 3 роки тому

    How was your sleep before medication?

  • @David-mo8rl
    @David-mo8rl Рік тому

    I feel exactly the same as what you were describing. A constant battle just to keep my head above water. I tried 50mg of Sertraline (Zoloft) for 6 weeks but didn’t feel any different so upped dose to 100 mg. Tried it for 4 weeks without any change. I was drinking 3-4 bottles of beer a week and smoking a couple of cigarettes a day - I wonder if that was the reason I didn’t feel any benefit😅? Do you still drink alcohol sometimes?

  • @cardonadarlene4650
    @cardonadarlene4650 Рік тому

    Can u tell me the ones made u feel that way I want the same please lmk

  • @erikavaldes1812
    @erikavaldes1812 Рік тому

    What meds worked for u?

  • @BanTaaax
    @BanTaaax 3 роки тому +4

    I agree..... taking anti depressants have changed my life for the better!!! I was very anti them to begin with and the first couple brands I tried did not help!!! Luckily (mainly due to my severe depression), I tried another brand and it worked!! I felt like my again after a week or 2 of taking it!! Was very weird and amazing!!

    • @ashleyduarte1625
      @ashleyduarte1625 3 роки тому

      What did you try?

    • @BanTaaax
      @BanTaaax 3 роки тому

      @@ashleyduarte1625 sertraline first (I only had 1 pill and it made my brain feel like fog, so I didn’t try them again), then citalopram, but I sweated a lot and couldn’t sleep, then mirtazapine, this made me very sleepy all day and very very hungry!!

    • @ashleyduarte1625
      @ashleyduarte1625 3 роки тому

      @@BanTaaax so did you stick with any of them?

    • @BanTaaax
      @BanTaaax 3 роки тому

      @@ashleyduarte1625 only citalopram!! Stuck with that for a couple months and didn’t really help!!! Mirtazapine I only lasted 2 weeks because the side effects were too much

  • @esperanzak916
    @esperanzak916 3 роки тому +9

    I have the same situation with you! I am battling with my nervous system all day, my biggest suffer is heart palpitations. The doctor prescribed me Lexapro, but I’m scared of weight gain.. although my doctor says it’s neutral to weight...how do you overcome the conflict of comfortable vs weight gain?
    Thank you!

    • @randomnumbers84269
      @randomnumbers84269 4 місяці тому

      I know it's an old comment but I see the weight gain isn't due to the medication. It's just people start to feel so well they forget to exercise. They think they don't need it any more because they feel so good just being still, doing nothing. You still need to motivate yourself to do stuff and your body will thank you for it long term.

  • @irisbaldwin1210
    @irisbaldwin1210 2 місяці тому

    Everything you have said in this video is exactly I mean EXACTLY what I’m going through I’m on day two of fluoxetine 10mg and Xanax 0.25 as needed and I am hoping and praying this helps. Because it is exhausting to fight against your own body everyday. The panic come on so suddenly like out of no where like I’ve been hit by a Mac truck 🛻

  • @paulhewitt587
    @paulhewitt587 6 місяців тому

    Hello i am sceptical about going on meds because of the negative sexual side effects. Great vid thou

  • @rab-cnesbit4181
    @rab-cnesbit4181 2 роки тому +2

    Hi there I'm a 52 year old man and feel so ashamed that I suffer contamination OCD I feel at my age its rediculous and silly to be obsessed like this every time I use the bathroom ect basically it's about bodily fluids I worry my clothes get splashback and I'm putting urine from my clothes although it may even be minute amounts I cant get the thoughts out of my mind it's so stupid , but I have to seek reasurance from my wife . My marriage has suffered and we have not been intimate for over 20 years , paroxetine 60mg didnt work , I'm now on sertraline 100mg and finally plucked up courage and been referred for counselling but I dont think talking will help it's like I'm scared to live , most men dont even wash their hands after they go to the bathroom , but I was my hands constantly that they look like the hands of a 90 year old.

  • @user-zq2fw5hm6b
    @user-zq2fw5hm6b 2 роки тому

    So true

  • @dianelindenberger6941
    @dianelindenberger6941 3 роки тому +5

    What did you take that helped.....?? Lexapro? Celexa?

  • @DEEJAYNH10
    @DEEJAYNH10 2 роки тому +4

    Reminder : Check your iron levels !

  • @sebbaan123
    @sebbaan123 2 роки тому

    Good video

  • @shyaaammeneen63
    @shyaaammeneen63 3 роки тому +2

    Nice information. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life without anxiety-stress sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath and body sensations for around 5-10-15 minutes. Be as still as possible. Avoid moving too much. Many thoughts will come which is ok--slowly negative thoughts will reduce and your mind will relax Mind[brain] are reprogrammed. During your daily activity at home or office keep observing your breath with eyes open or closed. Best part is mood swings also reduce after daily meditation. Do the above meditation daily without any doubts and enjoy life. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor-Teacher.

    • @swedd013
      @swedd013 2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for sharing this but I really do think you missed the point here..

    • @shyaaammeneen63
      @shyaaammeneen63 2 роки тому

      @@swedd013 Even as I type this msg I am observing the sensastions of my incoming and outgoing breath. I have been doing this for years because it is so simple and can be done anytime, anywhere even while walking. Make observing your breath a life long habit and you will feel much more healthier. Best part is that any other ailments in the body if any are also healed. Read about positive effects of breathing on the brain on google. Life has become tough in the pandemic. We all need to develop our mental muscles. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir-Counsellor.

    • @Frobe8
      @Frobe8 2 роки тому

      @@swedd013 ya she definitely missed the point.

    • @aliciamull4882
      @aliciamull4882 Рік тому +1

      Breathe the Depression away😢 believe it or not i tried everything but no, it didnt Help! I hope meds will

  • @markb.howard1660
    @markb.howard1660 2 роки тому

    Head meds only work for some, but not most.

  • @utkarshsinghrajawat5038
    @utkarshsinghrajawat5038 3 роки тому +1

    You are very pretty 🙂

  • @onixzaserrano2295
    @onixzaserrano2295 3 роки тому +3

    Love this video I have my antidepressant in my bathroom and I have a fear of them.

    • @apeacefulmcadory1627
      @apeacefulmcadory1627 3 роки тому +1

      Did you ever try it? I have mine still waiting to be opened.

    • @insidemindsecret3426
      @insidemindsecret3426 2 роки тому

      @@apeacefulmcadory1627 have mine too and still afraid to take it.

    • @reginamcadory674
      @reginamcadory674 2 роки тому

      I’m still here. Haven’t taken it. Considering it once again. I want my life back

    • @reginamcadory674
      @reginamcadory674 2 роки тому

      I’m here still contemplating. Wish I could just do it and not think about it.

  • @RaniaIsmail
    @RaniaIsmail Рік тому

    My family were relying on me as the only bread winner and when i had my GAD theg accused me that am escaping from responsibility. My siblings are healthier, but they r too lazy. They all rely on me to work and be their sponsor. It is not fair, since am diagnosed with GAD they stopped me from taking meds, i cant wotk full time anymore. I cannot sleep, if i take meds and gets more sick. They will leave me hungry. Any thoughts am terrified. My psych prescribed Paxil and am too scared to take it. Any thoughts ?

    • @marktaylor3047
      @marktaylor3047 8 місяців тому

      Did you take it?

    • @RaniaIsmail
      @RaniaIsmail 8 місяців тому

      @@marktaylor3047 thank u for asking, am currently on Cipralex and seroquel am better but still cannot give up meds

  • @estratioskalanakis1242
    @estratioskalanakis1242 2 роки тому +1

    I love you.

  • @LeonidSpartanKing
    @LeonidSpartanKing 2 роки тому

    Hhhah the same , plus social anxiety

  • @ShawnRKA
    @ShawnRKA Місяць тому

    How much were you paid to do this video?

  • @uptamistik
    @uptamistik 3 роки тому +1

    You are very beautiful!

  • @alexrodriguex7834
    @alexrodriguex7834 Рік тому

    I like your Outfit

  • @yolandabeckon9259
    @yolandabeckon9259 5 місяців тому +1

    • @hfud11
      @hfud11 5 місяців тому +2

      She is a liar

  • @christineesposito8062
    @christineesposito8062 2 роки тому

    What are you taking my doctor prescribe me paxil

  • @allenmoses110
    @allenmoses110 Рік тому

    You have all of these beautiful people making endorsements for antidepressants. Is this being done by the pharmaceutical industry?

  • @lucianradu6858
    @lucianradu6858 Рік тому

    I love u

  • @facollection-ce2kp
    @facollection-ce2kp 3 роки тому +1

    Believe me i have same problem u have 😪😪😪😪

    • @c7eye
      @c7eye 3 роки тому

      Paxil has helped me with my extreme anxiety and depression.

    • @c7eye
      @c7eye 3 роки тому

      I hope you feel better soon. It makes me sad to see your tears. You deserve to be happy.

  • @iamthefiremanjj
    @iamthefiremanjj 2 роки тому

    Placebo first day

  • @toniangelo555
    @toniangelo555 Рік тому

    You're a goddess 💖😍

  • @andrewgonzales8245
    @andrewgonzales8245 3 роки тому

    God damn you’re beautiful! I wish you’d manage my mental health.

  • @vincentschmitt392
    @vincentschmitt392 2 роки тому +2

    antideps killed my son 16

    • @Frobe8
      @Frobe8 2 роки тому

      What! How?!

    • @vincentschmitt392
      @vincentschmitt392 2 роки тому +1

      @@Frobe8 My son could not bear the drug (deroxat/paxil/paroxetine), some kind of akhatisia. Psy did not understand anything. He increased the doses. Things went slowly worse. Psy added Tercian. Then my son became maniac and suddenly committed suicide.

    • @Alex11V
      @Alex11V 2 роки тому

      @@vincentschmitt392 i am sorry. I don't want to live and I tried to explain this to my family. Mental illness is hell.

    • @vincentschmitt392
      @vincentschmitt392 2 роки тому

      @@Alex11V It is good to have people around you aware of the risks with the drug and taking care anyway. Sometimes there are signs that things can go wrong, but impulsive behaviors are very difficult to predict and monitor. Would you have such signs, talk to different docs, especially to those not prescribing pills. Have a look at the medicine leaflet too. Or the FDA notice. Read it well once and be aware. I can only advise not to trust the good psy prescribing and explaining mental illness is a matter of chemical balance. This has been proven scientifically wrong for long anyway. Do not stop these drugs in one go, this is dangerous too. Best wishes.