The Dark Side Of Ozempic - My Story

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  • @m0L3ify
    @m0L3ify 10 місяців тому +2956

    Hey, Neuroscientist here. I hope you read the comments because I might have an explanation for you. GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic don't just act on the digestive system and pancreas, they also activate very specific cells in the hypothalamus of the brain called Orexin cells (also known as Hypocretin cells. The neuropeptide was discovered by 2 different labs at the same time in the late 90's so it has 2 names.) Orexin neurons control things like hunger, satiety, metabolism, and sleep. There are only about 100k in a healthy brain. A lack of Orexin can cause disorders like Narcolepsy, where REM sleep starts intruding on the waking state, with sleepiness, sleep attacks, hallucinations, and sleep paralysis while awake. While people with Narcolepsy have more endogenous GLP-1 in their blood stream, it doesn't have those cells in the brain to act on, so people with this disorder are insensitive to it. More recent research has also found that people with anxiety have more Orexin A than people without anxiety. GLP-1 agonists excite Orexin neurons to produce more Orexin. In short: Ozempic makes you produce too much Orexin A in your brain and it can cause this anxiety. Furthermore, both an overactive and underactive orexin signaling pathways have been found to be associated with depression. I think your decision to stop the medication is a good one. I doubt it would have gotten better for you. I hope you're feeling better now. ♥

    • @lyssettehorne9580
      @lyssettehorne9580 10 місяців тому +183

      Wow thank you for taking the time to explain this!

    • @m0L3ify
      @m0L3ify 10 місяців тому +133

      @@lyssettehorne9580 You're welcome! I hope it helps. Just another piece of the puzzle people aren't usually aware of.

    • @theloraks
      @theloraks 10 місяців тому +18

      Thank you

    • @reallythere
      @reallythere 10 місяців тому +57

      Thank you for your detailed explanation. I'm becoming curious about why I seem to be a non responder to ozempic. Other than being newly overly sleepy even during the day and feeling like I'm living inunder double gravity (and with constant stomach pain)... nothing has changed in 4.5 months, especially not my weight, which has remained stable at 190 on my 63 inch female frame. I also have a 10 year old sleeve gastrectomy. I don't understand how i can eat so little, exercise so much, feel so miserable and lose nothing ! I'm lost as to persist or not.

    • @m0L3ify
      @m0L3ify 10 місяців тому +52

      @@reallythere I feel that and I'm sorry you're struggling, too. I have Narcolepsy and I've been told that even when people with the disorder are eating less than everyone else, we still gain weight, and this recent research on GLP-1 goes a long way to explaining why. At some point I had to just accept myself even if living in a larger body is harder. Otherwise I'm miserable, fighting an impossible fight against something that's beyond my control and feeling like a failure about it when there are actually things I do have control over that I can focus on. Like, why devote myself to a hamster wheel of sadness when I don't have to? I can extend some grace and kindness to myself even if the rest of the world won't. I can't really advise you on what to do, but maybe it's worth talking to your doctor about the issue so they can help you decide.

  • @indybeth200
    @indybeth200 9 місяців тому +975

    Psychotherapist here. Thank you for having the courage to share your story! You've likely saved some lives. You're a beautiful person!

    • @paigelette13
      @paigelette13 9 місяців тому +25

      I agree! I think she may have saved me from a bad situation.

    • @artistsoul2960
      @artistsoul2960 7 місяців тому

      The more info we have, the better off we are. Semaglutide, in my opinion, is a CHEMICAL VAMPIRE. It has slowly taken over my life to the point I am unable to care. I don't get off my couch and I don't enjoy anything. This is NOT who I am. I really feel like I've been hijacked and I only want to be back to the way I was. It's dangerous.

    • @os2958
      @os2958 23 дні тому +4

      yes thank you. so few people are talking about the downsids

  • @anaperebri
    @anaperebri 3 місяці тому +176

    My friend was on Ozempic for a number of months and she literally had to move out of her apartment because she was having suicidal thoughts and she was actually afraid she might end up jumping out of the window. Thank God she didn't, but I heard stories without a happy ending. She regained all the weight she had lost, but she swears she will never use Ozempic again.

    • @blackwingvalleylover
      @blackwingvalleylover 23 дні тому +1

      This is terrible. Thank goodness she's okay. It's really important to talk about this. x

  • @katharine2435
    @katharine2435 5 місяців тому +391

    You just saved me. God sent me to your video. I have very serious anxiety and depression. Ive almost died 2x. I have been considering this drug. Thank God I saw your video. Thank you so so much. Thank you! I pray you feel back to normal soon! ❤

    • @J3R3MI6
      @J3R3MI6 4 місяці тому +9

      Wow praise God 💎✨

    • @Person-jn8pf
      @Person-jn8pf 4 місяці тому +8

      ❤🙏 this! I wouldn’t qualify for this through my insurance but I had considered paying out of pocket for it but I’m glad that I didn’t. I took myself off of another medication a while back because it felt like my ptsd was on steroids like the worst it had ever been in my life. Now I still have my coffee because I love it but I will never just put something into my body again that could possibly make my anxiety any worse because I never want to feel that way or go through that again ♥️

    • @katharineanonymous6992
      @katharineanonymous6992 3 місяці тому +2

      OMG same and my name is Katharine too and we spell it the same way!!!!!!!❤❤❤

    • @katharine2435
      @katharine2435 3 місяці тому +2

      @@katharineanonymous6992 that's amazing! Glad you were saved too!

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      @jimmysavageultrabrutal8130 3 місяці тому

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  • @amymtinkstaudacher-nagypau3430
    @amymtinkstaudacher-nagypau3430 Рік тому +1040

    I had a friend who ended her being on Ozempic , she hung herself. And she didn't die but she is in a coma, she may not ever wake up. She left behind 3 children. Please for the love of God, listen to yourself, if you feel something isn't right, go get help. Don't become an Amanda, don't leave your family behind to take care of your lifeless body, hoping that one day you will wake up and be a Mom again, or wife, daughter, son, brother.... Whichever your important and people love you.

    • @cheapglass3068
      @cheapglass3068 Рік тому +51

      Sorry about your friend 😢🙏

    • @carlyholmes7993
      @carlyholmes7993 Рік тому +51

      There aren't words for how awful this is! I am so sorry for those your friend left behind.

    • @renamomof2119
      @renamomof2119 Рік тому +29

      I am so so sorry. Sending prayers

    • @Gen-ZBlondie
      @Gen-ZBlondie Рік тому +23

      I’m crying I’m so sorry you had to go through that

    • @theresasherman1343
      @theresasherman1343 Рік тому +9

      I agree

  • @samanthabamantha5816
    @samanthabamantha5816 8 місяців тому +374

    My hubby was on it for 3 months before he had to stop because his depression and suicidal thoughts were through the roof. He said he was in a fog. After about 3 weeks of stopping ozempic, his mental health is back to normal.

    • @charlesfranklinhall
      @charlesfranklinhall 5 місяців тому +13

      Mine started going back to normal after 2 1/2 weeks! I was feeling like hurting myself! WTF and the FDA not doing anything!

    • @allbyhisgrace8925
      @allbyhisgrace8925 5 місяців тому +5

      Wow, had that with contraceptive pills YAZ-felt like digging a deep hole and hiding their while I'm such and extrovert and people person ,social butterfly It took time before I was able to pin point it to the pills and stopped immediately.

    • @tannaeros
      @tannaeros 3 місяці тому +5

      Many videos that feature the drawbacks of this drug aren't this completely honest, but many are reporters jumping the latest story without personal experience such as this. I imagine this video has helped so many people.

    • @princesskitkat7061
      @princesskitkat7061 3 місяці тому +8

      ​@@charlesfranklinhallI heard if it's FDA approved run far away from it

    • @charlesfranklinhall
      @charlesfranklinhall 3 місяці тому +9

      @@princesskitkat7061 ain’t that the truth! It’s funny the European Union is doing a better deep dive into it than the FDA

  • @MB-dz8nx
    @MB-dz8nx 3 місяці тому +78

    I don't usually comment on UA-cam and I don't know if you will ever see this, but I just wanted to say that you are so brave for sharing such a vulnerable moment. I'm bipolar, rapid cycling and I have pretty good control over managing my triggers but in the low moments, there are no words to articulate it. It's very personal, vulnerable and raw. I just wanted to reach out to let you know that you matter. Your life matters. Continue to listen to your gut, especially when it comes to mental health. Keep shining your beautiful light. This goes for anyone who may feel like there is no way out. Take it one moment at a time. You're doing it. You've got this. Much love from a total stranger who empathizes with the profound low moments. ❤

    • @cosmiccircle1
      @cosmiccircle1 2 місяці тому +1

      I had just messaged my GP about this because 2 ladies here at my office have had tremendous results. It's as if I can watch them lose weight in front of my eyes. I have Bipolar 2, with Anxiety Disorder, Adult ADHD and R.S.D. I have gained a lot of weight in the past few months and this is after losing a ton of weight...my Bipolar has had my weight up and down all my life. This drug seemed like a miracle, yet I already have suicidal ideations as a viable means of escape if I ever need it. I already wish I had never been born and the depression from the weight gain is heading me in that direction anyway. Even though I say all this I am TERRIFIED of anxiety attacks as before I handed my life over to benzodiazepines I also suffered agoraphobia. I just want to lose weight it's 1 less thing to hate myself over.

    • @llewisdolphins
      @llewisdolphins Місяць тому

      This was beautiful and so well stated. This message will help thousands of people who read it. My mom had rapid cycling manic bipolar. There are some medications that made her depression worse and didn't help her bipolar at all. These medicines need giant labels about suicidal thoughts and be well explained to patients. I am so glad to hear that you know many of your triggers, some never find them. You are amazing and helped so .any other strangers. Your comment is a flashlight in the dark for others suffering from bipolar too. Bless you and for what it's worth, this stranger loves you and sees your pure heart in your comment.

  • @noazelinger5396
    @noazelinger5396 Рік тому +2224

    I’m a medical student, and what you described is exactly what’s wrong with medicine today- everyone gets hyped up without enough regard for the consequences (specifically the mental ones) whenever something new and groundbreaking pops up.
    I had a gastrectomy a few years ago. I was 18 and very focused on having the surgery. It’s been almost 10 years now and just recently I read this article about the fact that the gastrointestinal system has a VERY substantial amount of serotonin within it (we don’t know the exact pathophysiological mental health consequences and chemical imbalance of these kinds of surgeries.
    Let’s just say I am currently diagnosed with drug-resistant major depression (at least I have some kind of resilience in me🤪)
    Other than that my weight has been fluctuating significantly and I’m currently “chunkier” than ever.
    I’m also very familiar with the feeling of medications “betraying” you by throwing something else about your health and body off balance.
    I’m so proud and I even feel validated in a way by you sharing your experiences. Stay strong ily

    • @BadKitty-sb7fr
      @BadKitty-sb7fr Рік тому +16

      A Medical student has gone on record saying they agree what dose that say about doctors?

    • @keljells
      @keljells Рік тому +55

      @@BadKitty-sb7fr well hopefully her experience will help her be a better doctor and more and more people like this will start treating others so our system can change.

    • @ambermoon1401
      @ambermoon1401 Рік тому +7

      ​@keljells yes!

    • @tiffanycollett1331
      @tiffanycollett1331 Рік тому +12

      It's so hard my mom's on it but can never find it in pharmacy for her bc everyone's getting it

    • @tiffanycollett1331
      @tiffanycollett1331 Рік тому +8

      I'm sorry this affected you negatively.😪

  • @kathleenthomas7197
    @kathleenthomas7197 11 місяців тому +537

    Thank you, my husband has severe Bipolar, PTSD and BPD and he takes this. You may have saved my husband's life. His moods have been all over the place and we couldn't figure out why, now we may.

    • @keelyk3908
      @keelyk3908 9 місяців тому +6

      I switched away from semaglutide to tirzepatide and had no more mood issues. There’s something about it that changes it. I also have mthfr (which many do and don’t know) and taking it compounded with b12 made me toxic. Which could have been the mood changes 🤷🏼‍♀️

    • @fl3693
      @fl3693 9 місяців тому +15

      Get a thyroid check urgently

    • @angelchild201079
      @angelchild201079 7 місяців тому +3

      Thank you so much for being transparent!! God bless 🙏🏾

    • @Kristbjorg-Nymann
      @Kristbjorg-Nymann 5 місяців тому +3

      I also have severe Mixed Bipolar, BPD and Chronic PTSD. Thank you, Kathleen! 💯🙏

    • @Whiskerman
      @Whiskerman 4 місяці тому

      Sheesh your husband needs an asylum before killing someone

  • @96rowdysmom
    @96rowdysmom 3 місяці тому +16

    Chantix for stopping smoking did this to me. I changed so much in just days. These medicines scare me. Thank you for sharing

  • @taraoppenheimer2634
    @taraoppenheimer2634 Місяць тому +17

    You are not alone. I quit after only 3 shots of .25! My anxiety was so bad I couldn’t function. It was so intense and all my strategies that I’d learned over the years, even including already taking a regular anti anxiety medication, and I was in really bad shape. I was also so helpful and know so many people that said it actually made them feel improvement in their moods…nope. Not for me. What you shared was brave and it resonated so much with me. I didn’t take my 4th dose today, so should be 50% out of my system, but I’m still not ok. Each day will bring things back to normal. Hang in there. I will too! ❤

  • @ridingchick13
    @ridingchick13 Рік тому +611

    Coming from a nurse; I’m glad you put this out there for people to see, it’s not all good and easy with this medication.

    • @mentak2593
      @mentak2593 Рік тому +20

      I’m a healthcare provider and I think it is like any medication- it works for some but not for all. Even Benadryl can cause severe adverse reactions as you know. I would venture to say that it may tremendously benefit some patients who are obese and/or with other conditions like diabetes. Those patients will be susceptible to other complications down the line and may be on a slew of other medications with different side effects in the future. So I think this conversation could definitely be more balanced.

    • @beepbeep1307
      @beepbeep1307 Рік тому

      💯 correct

    • @celestegodfrey7124
      @celestegodfrey7124 Рік тому +17

      I’m an RN as well. Every drug has its risks. Hopefully it works for people to manage their diabetes! But the social narrative around this drug scares me, and the education to the patient seems to never be adequate. Everyone in this day and age has mental health concerns but nobody is warning their patients before starting this drug??? It’s so dangerous. Celina I’m so glad you’re “okay,” I’m sorry this ever happened to you, and thanks for bringing attention to it.

    • @candicelynn1538
      @candicelynn1538 Рік тому +13

      I researched this medication and brought a list of questions to my provider before moving forward. I was told this has ZERO effects on mental health. That this doesn’t cause any palpitations or increased heart rate. Both of those answers were a LIE. Did good for 11 weeks and then had the exact same issues as Celina. I ate good, high protein, took vitamins, balanced hydration and worked out. Still effected me the same. I’m still dealing with it 3 weeks later.

    • @AirIbreathe-hv4jh
      @AirIbreathe-hv4jh 4 місяці тому

      I'm concerned about taking it and having an allergic reaction with hives and swelling like I did with other medication. Was in the ER 3 times for having an allergic reaction to meds. Imagine being allergic to Ozempic but it's on you system for a whole week and probably longer. A person would be having a non stop reaction to it. Would have to be in the ICU getting steroids around the clock.⏰ It's not like being allergic to laundry soap and you can just get rid of it or a medication you take once a day that you can stop.

  • @kyleighoconnor532
    @kyleighoconnor532 Рік тому +3038

    This video may save my moms life. Nothing I've been saying to her is getting through but maybe hearing from someone else will help. Celina I can't thank you enough. I'm so sorry you experienced this but sharing it may save people's lives. Thank you Celina Thank you so much. I am so glad you figured out what was going on. I'm so glad you are going to be ok. ❤

    • @collettewhosthatgirl1330
      @collettewhosthatgirl1330 Рік тому +74

      I was about to take it too.... glad for this video

    • @WobblesandBean
      @WobblesandBean Рік тому +58

      My mom's like this too. She does all sorts of crash diets, REFUSES to listen to me, inhales candy and cookies, and thinks this will make her thin. 🙄

    • @Gen-ZBlondie
      @Gen-ZBlondie Рік тому +28

      I really hope your mom is okay😭

    • @Vexated
      @Vexated Рік тому +21

      Pray for ur mom❤

    • @MandieLynneReview
      @MandieLynneReview Рік тому +17

      Mom please listen please mom! ❤

  • @thelovechannel7236
    @thelovechannel7236 7 місяців тому +120

    Thank you for this, I’ve been on semiglutide for 4 months for weight loss and have no desire to live life barely existing . No one I know has had these side effects. I feel alone . But your story is the same as my own . I Thank you for sharing and validating these side effects are not in my mind ❤

    • @heatherfisher9959
      @heatherfisher9959 2 місяці тому +3

      My family just thought there can't be side effects to something your suppose to need. I was not giving it a long enough try. But I listened to myself and said no. Only after a month maybe. I need to lose weight but not that way. It's so dangerous of a drug. It's addicting like street drugs for some. A quick fix.

    • @juliedale5591
      @juliedale5591 Місяць тому +1

      Me too. Had no idea this med was the cause until seeing her video and now reading other people experiencing the same thing like you.❤

    • @jmar8507
      @jmar8507 5 днів тому

      They don't have those side effects yet. It doesn't mean it won't happen to them eventually.

  • @JustCarolS
    @JustCarolS 2 місяці тому +11

    I was literally going to ask my GP if they thought that this would work for me on my next visit. I mentioned to my Mom that I was going to try this drug for weight loss. My Mom said, "Is it Ozempic, don't take it, it almost killed me." She said that she was in Walmart and ran outside and projectile vomited, and had an accident in her pants. She said for a week it was like having a terrible stomach virus. She said all she did was cry, and she couldn't hold anything down.
    Celina, thank you for sharing your story. People need to know. Stay the adorable little sweetheart that you are!

  • @beccac6812
    @beccac6812 Рік тому +557

    The thing that I don’t fully understand as a nurse is that it’s very common knowledge that peoples digestion heavily affects their mental health and vice versa, so for them to essentially slow your digestion to a halt, and expect that not to have mental side effects is literally insane, I’m so sorry that you’re dealing with that. I hope that you are feeling better and that people who see this will take this seriously.

    • @lymarie1974
      @lymarie1974 Рік тому +5

      Thank you for the information ❤❤.

    • @p0ison_0ak33
      @p0ison_0ak33 11 місяців тому

      It's so sad they just use us as lab rats. 😢

    • @mfregoso12
      @mfregoso12 11 місяців тому +8

      It has to do with withdrawing from sugar exactly like a drug

    • @LucidSunset
      @LucidSunset 11 місяців тому +4

      I agree with everything you said. I am a binge eater and I eat emotionally (they probably are the same thing ha). I find that being on ozempic, I don't binge. Since that was my way of coping with issues, now that I've removed it, of course it could have an emotional impact on me. I just think that that could also be why some spiral on the medication.

    • @sadebell937
      @sadebell937 11 місяців тому

      @@lymarie1974 +

  • @Wodensdsy
    @Wodensdsy Рік тому +306

    I’m a registered dietitian. Many of my clients have been prescribed Ozempic for weightloss or diabetes and I have heard very similar complaints of depression, anxiety and a feeling of doom. My recommendation to all people looking for ways to help control weight and diabetes is to keep a good journal and change eating habits. Unfortunately there is nothing easy about losing weight or keeping your sugar in check. I lost 240lbs in my journey to health and it took me clawing my eyes out trying to get where I am now. Peace and love to everyone trying to be/get healthy

    • @mandylinkowski1096
      @mandylinkowski1096 Рік тому +6

      You are so right. Nutritional balance is the key to health for most. Alot of our maladies could be remedied by knowing how to use food as a medicine first. Plant before pills. If you clean up your nutrition and look for plants and animal foods that can address your specific health need and that dosen't completely remedy the issue then you can be open to pharmaceuticals. Sometimes it maybe necessary to start a pharmaceutical regime immediately while you adjust your nutrition and then you can start to back off the synthetic garbage big pharmaceutical pedals.

    • @elainejohnson8841
      @elainejohnson8841 Рік тому +3

      Though likely the greater difficulty is those face with food insecurity, trying to get there with food alone is not always realistic. But then adding the lack of health literacy in everyone makes it so conplex...

    • @dianeluke1746
      @dianeluke1746 Рік тому +1

      I don’t suppose you want to reach out to someone who needs to lose a similar amount of weight, and is in desperate need of a support system? I’m going to die if things don’t change. I have severe systemic lupus. I could use advice from someone who has been there. Thank you so very much.

    • @justme069
      @justme069 Рік тому +3

      Congratulations on your weightloss ❤

    • @lolamendoza2594
      @lolamendoza2594 Рік тому

      It's important people look to a Endocrinologist, alot of times it hidden underlying issues. I work very hard labor, I barely eat processed food. My boyfriend is on dialysis, so we don't buy alot of cheap junk.
      I found out I had a Thyroid issue, but I am also looking into it deeper, missing period for 8 years. Their can be lots too it. People if you need, find out if your allergic to Gluten, other foods because you might just never know.
      God bless all, on weight-loss journey.
      🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿💞

  • @slayqueen5996
    @slayqueen5996 3 місяці тому +33

    I’ve been feeling inadequate for not taking it. Thank you so much. I wish I could pay you for this information. You have no idea how much you’re helping people.

  • @cassandrashannon1047
    @cassandrashannon1047 4 місяці тому +61

    HOLY SHIT. Thank you so much for being so transparent about your feelings and experiences with your mental health. I also find it difficult to talk about these things... You've got this!! You are so strong!!!

  • @rebeccariehle2764
    @rebeccariehle2764 10 місяців тому +462

    Do you TRULY understand how many people you've helped with your transparency in this experience?!?! You're a freaking hero Celina 😭💝

  • @supercookiemonster81
    @supercookiemonster81 10 місяців тому +505

    Ozempic took my mothers life on Mother’s Day this year… she was on dialysis and they gave it to her for weight loss to get her transplant.. her pancreas went completely necrotic and she went into multiple organ failure… as much as it pains me to hear what you have been through and I’m glad you’re hear it brings relief hearing more people talk about the dangers… I wish you nothing but happiness❤

    • @queenleighbee
      @queenleighbee 10 місяців тому +20

      I'm so so sorry. They are trying to grt me to use it as a liver transplant patient. I refuse. Too risky. God bless you. I'm so sorry.

    • @camiepizana8565
      @camiepizana8565 10 місяців тому +20

      My husband was prescribed this after his stroke. It slowed down his metabolism and caused esophageal and gastric ulcers. We ended in ER, specialist and primary MD multiple times with no answers. He felt as if his throat was closing. He literally lived on frosty for almost 2 months. It got so bad, he was at his limit. He couldn’t take it no more!! I demanded a throat scope and finally DX with the ulcers… it was a nightmare!! Scary, bc my husband never had any issues with depression or anxiety or talks and thoughts of suicide until Ozempic!!

    • @rinakris7772
      @rinakris7772 10 місяців тому +3

      I’m so sorry for your loss! Prayers for you!

    • @asole2847
      @asole2847 10 місяців тому +15

      @@sheilaharrison8547 I just think people should stop taking it as soon as it effects them in a negative way before things get bad. So far it has been a miracle for me because I can't lose weight any other way, I have only been able to maintain my weight with out Ozempic. It also has helped with my heart because before I use to feel like I was about to have a heart attack sometimes when I went to lay or get up from my bed, and it was a bad feeling that lasted around 30 seconds. The only thing I could do was hold my breath because I felt slightly better when I did till eventually it went away. However I feel empathy for those that Ozempic has negatively effected, and I'm not trying to invalidate their experiences. I think it's good that people speak out so that we are better informed.... I'm just saying it's not always a bad thing to take.

    • @DisturbedYoyo
      @DisturbedYoyo 10 місяців тому +5

      ​@@asole2847very well said. Some aren't as empathetic, which is sad. Everyone and their bodies are different.

  • @kentpomares-music728
    @kentpomares-music728 4 місяці тому +38

    Celina! Coming from both a shared partaker of deep, dark tragedy and trauma in my own life, and an avid visual storyteller, a vocal coach and professional Voice-Over artist and singer, I promise this is relevant, the depth and integrity of your deep vulnerability with your audience is both heart-tugging, deeply captivating and tender.
    You are a natural and beautiful storyteller with the unique talent to engage vocally with your subject matter in a gentle sort of perseverance and vulnerability which has a remarkable impact on your capacity to both draw in the focus and imagination of your audience. Also, I do not mean to be flippant, I completely recognize and acknowledge the difficulties you are going through. I just wanted you to know the general effect you have on the rest of us :-) stay strong! In fact…
    Know that you are so much stronger than you even realize. Continue to develop gratitude for this wonderful gift of hope you to have that at times barely illuminates The deeper, darker challenging trails life typically exacts of you.
    Your gift of laughter manifests as warmth and joy in peoples lives. Understand that your courageous cheerfulness in the brazen face of adversity, is a rare and precious gift. As are you to the world.
    You are a marvellous positive force for good, and a net positive contribution to both history, your contemporaries, and this generation.
    Nothing happens by mistake. if I had any advice, it would be to stop seeking the advice and counsel of psychics, or other forms of pagan magic, witchcraft, etc. etc.
    Your warm, charitable, generous way of loving in combination with your excellent natural instincts are enough. Seek council from your closest friends, the best books, the best available science and information you can access, from sealed and chartered sights like pubmed.
    Consider prayer. Above ALL - Stay Honest!
    Thank you!
    Kent

  • @Lochimo
    @Lochimo 4 місяці тому +19

    God it takes a lot for me to leave a comment especially on an older video but man! This story is so real. Im also diabetic, went on Ozempic and when I went up in dose, I ended up on the hospital. Panic attacks for the first time in my life. Waking up yelling. And then 1.0 launched me into the onset of pancreatitis and the ensuing panic attack felt like a heart attack put me in the hospital.
    This is a scary SCARY medication and its VERY new. If you're reading this comment please PLEASE take this video to heart.

    • @GalCharlotte
      @GalCharlotte 2 дні тому

      People read comments and turn to comments for information and feedback. Never feel like an old comment won’t be seen. Thanks for posting.

  • @sheenawilliams3672
    @sheenawilliams3672 10 місяців тому +362

    As a mental health professional, I'm so proud of you for speaking up about your experience with this drug. Many people are experiencing these side effects along with other effects but are to ashamed to speak up about it. I hope your video inspires others to share their experiences as well. I hope you return to the true you soon.

  • @VedaWC
    @VedaWC Рік тому +418

    I LITERALLY have had my prescription sitting here for the past month and I haven’t taken it for some reason. I already see a therapist for anxiety and depression and am going through a really tough time in life and then out of the blue I see your video. You haven’t come up in my feed in months!! This is a sign. Thank you!! Thank you!!

    • @nancys9698
      @nancys9698 Рік тому +16

      Me too! I keep getting pressure from family to take it but I’m scared of the side effects of this medication I have still have 2 unopened boxes 😒

    • @mkay2925
      @mkay2925 Рік тому +9

      Oh I feel the relief coming off of you!! Thank goodness

    • @idontmindwell
      @idontmindwell Рік тому +9

      That is a sign! 🙏🙏🙌

    • @StephanieGriffith19
      @StephanieGriffith19 Рік тому +10

      I’m struggling with the same! Something in me is hesitating.

    • @crystalm4324
      @crystalm4324 Рік тому +9

      I’ve been taking .5 for almost a year - I guess about the same amount of time as Celena. I also have Diabetes - but am also on several other medications for depression, bipolar and chronic pain from injury that left me barely able to walk, fibromyalgia and nerve pain (for which I took Lyrica that made me gain massive weight which aggravates everything)
      It has controlled my blood sugar in the face of my I’m having a goshdarn cookie attitude.
      I have slowly lost a little weight, but I’m not really checking for that if it happens great. I have noticed some older clothes fitting and other new ones being too big.
      I figure if I pay attention to it too much it’ll stop - so I just keep doing what I’m doing and no that keeping my blood sugar in check is definitely helpful.
      I take Jardiance as well - which is supposed to make you pee out your sugar. So I really think it’s the combination of the two that’s working for me.
      If I notice any change in my mood I’d definitely make a change.
      …and I definitely won’t up the dose

  • @KrisKris18
    @KrisKris18 6 місяців тому +28

    Celina!!! Your vulnerability in this video just saved so many! I hope this dark time gets better for you. It’s amazing reading these comments. Doctors don’t always paint a clear picture for their patients and they have to find things out the hard way and some don’t find out until it’s too late. You are amazing and so brave!

  • @terrihenson
    @terrihenson 6 місяців тому +51

    I’m a nurse and thank you for sharing! I am sorry you went thru this. I will be checking my patients mental health now ❤

  • @amynanos7756
    @amynanos7756 Рік тому +382

    Celina! You may have just saved my friend’s life! Her mother and I have been so scared, I showed this to her mother yesterday, we talked to my friend and she just fell apart crying because we may have figured it out. That medication was the only change in her life! They’re going to see her doctor tomorrow!!!! 🙏 thank you, Celina! Thank you!
    By the way, you are so beautiful the way you are!!! So beautiful!!!!

  • @bellah8393
    @bellah8393 День тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your very personal story. I think it’s important that people who are on Ozempic, share these kind of stories so that others who may be going through this, know they are not alone. This is a side of this “craze” that isn’t really talked about. You seem like a very strong woman and I hope you are getting back to your old self. Much love.

  • @jaxjourney_
    @jaxjourney_ 4 місяці тому +18

    I just found your page for the first time today, and I absolutely think it was a divine intervention. Thank you for posting this. You have most likely saved lives. Many blessings to you! 💞

  • @HaleySnider
    @HaleySnider Рік тому +256

    Thank you. My husband is on it for diabetes and he's been off lately. He knows he's been off lately and hasn't been able to figure out what is triggering his depression and anxiety. I'm passing this on to him. Thank you for using your platform to inform others.

    • @lymarie1974
      @lymarie1974 Рік тому +8

      I hope he gets better. This stuff is frightening

    • @HaleySnider
      @HaleySnider 11 місяців тому +29

      @@lymarie1974 He actually took himself off within days of me seeing this video and we've both noticed a difference in his mental health.

    • @lymarie1974
      @lymarie1974 11 місяців тому +6

      @@HaleySnider this is wonderful to hear. 🤗

    • @Igottimetoday45
      @Igottimetoday45 10 місяців тому +4

      It's that medicine it's a nightmare. I had severe anxiety.

    • @J_LOVES_ME
      @J_LOVES_ME 9 місяців тому +1

      Hopefully once it gets out of his system he will feel better.

  • @cynthiakilgore9924
    @cynthiakilgore9924 Рік тому +104

    My sister was on it for several weeks and she said she was losing weight and eating less. Feeling great until she didn't. She said to me that she woke up one day and was in the darkest place, unaliving herself was all she could think about. I thank god she is still here with me. She immediately called her doctor and was told to destroy what was left and come in the office asap. I have heard so many dark stories related to this injection. None of them were seen online until this video. Thank YOU so much Celina

  • @michellelee6306
    @michellelee6306 3 місяці тому +4

    Thank you for being so honest and vulnerable! This is so important! It takes a lot of courage for you to speak out like this. Thank you!

  • @sisking2173
    @sisking2173 8 місяців тому +24

    Thank you for this video. For all of your words have hit true to me. I am 2 weeks post last Ozempic shot of .5 and still battling everything you just said. Especially the constant worry that I will never be my normal self again. I do have support as well. Yet the voices in my head seem to somewhat out rank the positivity right now. I pray it's gets out of my system sooner than later. I pray for you and everyone that reads this. Life is hard enough without all this extra anxiety and ramped up OCD. Thank You for speaking out on what the mental aspects can be for many that are on this, not so cure all drug. I too was on it for diabetes. Wishing you well, once again, thank you and respect! ❤

    • @jackiejuku
      @jackiejuku 7 місяців тому +2

      I'm 5 weeks from my last shot. Not as much anxiety, but still fear and derealization

    • @sisking2173
      @sisking2173 7 місяців тому +2

      @jackiejuku prayers to you. I am wishing the best for you!!!!

    • @jackiejuku
      @jackiejuku 2 місяці тому +1

      @sisking2173 hello! How are you now? I'm 6 months put and still struggling throughout the week.

  • @sarahshields23
    @sarahshields23 Рік тому +206

    People who have depression or anxiety should not take this drug! It can cause panic attacks, worsening anxiety and depression. The worst part is the suicidal thoughts. It’s such a horrible feeling when you don’t feel in control. I’m so glad you made this video! My friend Jane is taking this and has experienced everything you just said. She had to stop taking Ozempic. Thank you Celina for being so brave and sharing your experience. 🤗♥️

    • @mistyday704
      @mistyday704 Рік тому

      who do we contact if it’s our loved one and unaware of these feelings and reactions

    • @sarahshields23
      @sarahshields23 Рік тому +2

      @@mistyday704 We contacted her doctor who referred us to a psychiatrist. They had to observe my friend and made a decision to admit her to the hospital. She was having suicidal thoughts. It was very frightening. I hope this helps ♥️

    • @marniekilbourne608
      @marniekilbourne608 Рік тому +1

      That is good to know since I have both. I take medication for both. I thought about Ozempic for weight loss but given the experiences I am hearing that is the last thing I need!

    • @sandicates4784
      @sandicates4784 Рік тому +2

      I have gone thru the same thing with ozempic . I thought I was dying I had severe pain in my stomach with reflux I was sick all the time. It gave me nightmares and it affected my emotions . I was feeling very unstable and made me depressed. Worst part I couldn't go to the bath room caused pain. 😢 I haven't taken a shot in almost two weeks still battling stomach pains and bathroom issues and feeling lossed . I will be glad when it completely out of my system I want my life back. Yes I was taking it for diabetes it did not help my sugar remained close to 300 on this product. Everytime I would eat it would shoot up . I did loose some weight cause I wasn't able to keep food down or eat much do to the reflux and stomach pains. I hope this helps someone.

    • @vicquesadilla2276
      @vicquesadilla2276 Рік тому +1

      I’ve taken latuda and abilify , and they totally fucked me up. All of those anti depressants and anti psychotics make you feel worse . And it’s so saddening .

  • @nolie021
    @nolie021 Рік тому +183

    I’ve been on it for 2 months, and this is the first time I’m hearing this! I can hardly get out of bed! Thank you so so much! The fog is real!!! I told my psychiatrist about it. He wasn’t concerned. I have been weening myself off for 2 weeks. I’m not taking another shot!!!

    • @kricketcooper5024
      @kricketcooper5024 Рік тому +7

      🙏🏻

    • @maresdreams8731
      @maresdreams8731 Рік тому +21

      Slow and steady ween. Honestly try praying to jesus. I know inknow. The world has a stigma about him but i swear this God is the only god thats ever helped me. I promise it cant hurt.

    • @kessiawright1710
      @kessiawright1710 Рік тому +5

      I am on it for diabetes. I take .50 and it doesn't give me those issues. I have other medical issues, but not from Ozempic. I had Covid and it scarred my lungs, among other things. Just like other drugs, some people have reactions. People who take it for weight loss take much higher dosages and not everyone can tolerate it. I am allergic to penicillin, so I don't take it. I use other types of antibiotics. I was on metformin as my main diabetic pill and I couldn't tolerate it, so now I take another pill twice day and half a metformin once a day. I was still over 9. Ozempic was what put my blood sugar down to 5-6.

    • @angelapastorius2377
      @angelapastorius2377 Рік тому +2

      @@maresdreams8731 Yes, and AMEN.

    • @FlossyMae843
      @FlossyMae843 Рік тому +2

      Sending healing and love vibes your way. 🙏🏼⬆️💪🏽🫶🏽♥️

  • @marilyntoews9331
    @marilyntoews9331 3 місяці тому +5

    Thank you for being brave enough to share this video. My daughter is diabetic and after watching this I warned her about the dangers of it in case her doctor ever suggested it. She already is prone to anxiety so I never want her to take it. I’m sorry you’re going through this but thank you for helping others. Even once you’re totally off of it and it has eventually left your system, please know that that you may have to go through some PTSD because this happened. Your brain and body goes through the same as if you have just lived through a literal war. Have things in place to help you with that. Much love!

  • @rosey-posey
    @rosey-posey 6 місяців тому +11

    Celina, thank you. I also have type 2 diabetes and was given ozempic, along with Tresiba and Novalog. I stopped the Ozempic after a few months because I was scared of my own thoughts. I thought I was going crazy or I was making it up. I feel so validated in what I felt. Thank you for being you and sharing your stories. Even ones that aren't the happiest.

  • @hikeandseek21
    @hikeandseek21 Рік тому +390

    This video is spookily timed. I just got diagnosed with diabetes and my Dr prescribed me ozempic. I haven't taken it yet. As someone who already struggles with depression and anxiety that is absolutely terrifying, especially when the Dr seems so blase about it. I'm sorry you went through all that. We love you Celina ❤ Thank you for sharing this.

    • @angiepangie989
      @angiepangie989 Рік тому +26

      If you think something is a sign, it's definitely a sign. I started looking for signs when my brother passed and omg they're everywhere!! ❤ Good luck with whatever decision you make at least you have this knowledge going in.

    • @hikeandseek21
      @hikeandseek21 Рік тому +10

      @@angiepangie989 Thank you! This drug has been popping up everywhere since I first learned about it a month ago. I was already kind of wary of it to begin with but now I'm going to make sure to ask a bunch of questions. Like she said, nobody really talks about this side effect, and this is the first I've heard of how it affects your mental health.

    • @Flyig_Walrus
      @Flyig_Walrus Рік тому +27

      Read current medical studies on reversing diabetes. I reversed mine in a little less than 2 months. Just keep in mind, if doctors heal us, they don't make money off us. That was said to me by my boss, a doctor.

    • @shadowkissed2370
      @shadowkissed2370 Рік тому +18

      You might want to ask your doctor about Trulicity. It is a once a week shot like Ozempic, but its not as bad. Where studies have shown that Ozempic can cause depression, anxiety and mood swings, irritability, shakiness, and confusion, studies on Trulicity have shown none of this. The only issue with Trulicity is it heighten stomach acid but not to the extremes that Ozempic does.
      My husband was on Ozempic for a couple months and he had to demand his doctor take him off it because he was going through hell while using it. I have been on Trulicity for over a year and have had only stomach acid issues.

    • @misslora3896
      @misslora3896 Рік тому

      ​@@Flyig_WalrusAbsolutely 100% The pharmaceutical companies dont get rich from making people well, they want them on lifelong drugs. Their influence on the boards of medical schools has completely changed medicine over the last several decades. People/Doctors only know what they're taught and they're only taught to manage peoples symptoms with drugs. And several pharmaceutical reps will visit Dr's offices several times a wk to push them latest meds. The FDA and pharmaceutical companies have a revolving door of people going back and forth working between the 2. Most illnesses today are linked to the incredible vitamin and mineral deficiency of our food and therefore our bodies. As well as additives and oils that cause widespread inflammation from our blood vessels to our skin and joints. Its criminal what's been done the the population. Vitamin B1 (thiamine) helps regulate blood sugar BTW.

  • @emilyrose8568
    @emilyrose8568 Рік тому +223

    OMG! Yes! I took two doses at 0.25 and that second shot is when this kicked in for me. I was literally shaking 2 days later and extreme anxiety. I was miserable! Could not stop crying for days. I’m so thankful I realized it was the Ozempic and could go ahead and stop right then. I’ve been googling and couldn’t find anything about this. I was starting to think it was just me and then this video popped up for me today.

    • @thh1494
      @thh1494 Рік тому +2

      Glad to hear you were able to stop before it got any worse.

    • @RozRaeNive
      @RozRaeNive Рік тому +1

      Fortunately I didn't experience any side effects within the 5 days that I use the injections but I just had the soundness of mind to stop Thank goodness. They also have something called the ozimtic face. You know the word lol Look it up It gives you like a face drop

    • @mistyday704
      @mistyday704 Рік тому +3

      My husband has been down for 5 days at this point 😢

    • @angelamonaghan7511
      @angelamonaghan7511 Рік тому +2

      Gosh I'm so sorry you have had such a mind blowing account of what you have gone through. Stay strong and get yourself well and free of this medication. My goodness what a terrible experience to have gone through. 😢

    • @jflclc
      @jflclc Рік тому +4

      I took my first dose yesterday (Wegovy .25) and within 30 minutes I was so dizzy I could barely stand up. Then the headache and major fatigue kicked in. I messaged my doctor this morning because I woke up having the biggest panic attack I've had in a very long time and she said don't take anymore and make an appointment to see her. Scary

  • @sachi8745
    @sachi8745 4 місяці тому +9

    The way you articulated this was done so well 🤍

  • @Dove96
    @Dove96 8 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for speaking up. I was thinking of requesting this. I already have anxiety and now I will avoid it. Our hearts go out to you. Hugs.

  • @GamerXenith
    @GamerXenith Рік тому +138

    Just because something has been prescribed by a doctor doesn't mean it's going to be safe for you and the drug companies fight HARD to suppress side effect information. Thank you for being open and I tell everyone that they can reach out to me if they need to talk 💜 I've been through some bad times and I'm medication resistant or have terrible side effects from antidepressants and it can be terrifying and isolating and sometimes just surviving is the biggest achievement.

    • @barbelislagowski1795
      @barbelislagowski1795 Рік тому +8

      The thing about pharmaceuticals is that they behave differently in every body. Because I have suffered from diabetes, depression, insomnia and sleep apnea I have tried several kinds of medications. They are not all good for each person. My first life changing medication mishap was actually 27 years ago when I was prescribed phen-phen while taking Zoloft. Well this is a deadly combo and can cause serotonin syndrome which that long ago they didn't even know existed. I had traveled to a different country when all my symptoms came to head and they thought I was tweaking out on purpose and just told me to stop all my meds. I literally could have died from this ordeal. Ever since then my brain has not been the same. It permanently altered my brain chemistry and brought me so much grief and fear of trying any kind of new medication. At one point I wouldn't even take ibuprofen, I was so afraid of what would happen. Years later I have been able to take medicine but only because I have health issues. I've had so many meds give me horrible side effects that are rare. I usually never read the possible side effects so as to not have any bias of knowing what's possible. Once I start feeling different or not well I will research them and stop them safely. Luckily my doctor listens to me and trusts that I actually know my body and how it's reacting to new medication.

    • @JustHarperGray
      @JustHarperGray Рік тому +2

      @@barbelislagowski1795 that so horrible you went through that. Medication can be super scary. Serotonin syndrome has been know by the medical community for over 75 years give or take. I remember in HS my doctors talking to me about that.

    • @igitha..._
      @igitha..._ Рік тому +1

      @@JustHarperGray Gotta ask ones' self how often willful negligence is part of doctors' 'practice'....

    • @Sushfoo
      @Sushfoo Рік тому +2

      I always trusted the doctors when prescribed new medication until about 5 years ago. I went to the doctor because I was having major anxiety and felt helpless. All I really wanted was a referral to the clinics therapists but the doctor instead prescribed Lexapro. I was taking it for about a week until one night I had the worst reaction to it. I felt the worst fear I have ever felt in my life and I felt like I was going crazy. I was also hellucinating. All of which I had never done before taking the medication. I had my father take me to the emergency room. They treated me and sent me home. After that night I didn't hallucinate but I did have crippling anxiety, constant panic attacks, and for the life of me I couldn't sleep no matter how drained I was. I really lost myself that night, I was broken, lost, and in so much mental pain. I stopped enjoying the things I loved, I barely paid any attention to my son, I was lost in my own body. The only thing that kept me from doing any harm to myself was my son. He was my strength to pull myself out of the darkest thoughts I had. I had to fight because my son needed his mother to take proper care of him. Its been 5 years and I've come a long ways from where I was. When I feel those old feelings creeping into my mind I think to myself, "5 years ago I prayed that mentally I'd make it to where I am today." Its definitely not been easy and I'm very skeptical about medication now. For awhile I wouldn't take cold medicine, ibuprofen, or even caffeine. Anything that caused any kind of mood altering effects. I take them now but I do try to be careful and listen to my body.

  • @mickey099
    @mickey099 Рік тому +210

    As someone who suffers with severe depression and is now being medicated for it, seeing this breaks my heart. I can see the pain and fear in her eyes. Nothing is more terrifying than loosing control of your mind and thoughts. Racing thoughts, dark thoughts (about death), Panik attacks, feeling like you are no longer you and you are floating outside of your body. No one knows how dark it can get until they experience it themselves and it is life changing. For her and anyone who ever experiences it, reach out for help. I promise you that you aren’t alone in the dark. In the dark you can’t see anyone or anything but just because you can’t see the light, doesn’t mean it isn’t there. I hope that she and everyone else get help and find their way back to the light. Never give up ❤

    • @krexoriginal
      @krexoriginal Рік тому +4

      WELL said! Never give up. As a friend of mine says, "You don't greet death at the door. You punch him in the throat, repeatedly, while he drags you away." Kind of a crusty, combat vet version of "Do not go gentle into that good night... Rage, Rage against the dying of the light." ❤️

    • @hollylawless1389
      @hollylawless1389 Рік тому +1

      Same....but how can you cure it? Sorry if that's offensive I just need some tips...thanks

    • @krexoriginal
      @krexoriginal Рік тому

      @@hollylawless1389 Not offensive to me, it's an honest and important question. I'm not sure what, specifically, you're dealing with. If you, or a loved one, have been diagnosed with a mental illness that is in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5th Edition) there is no cure. BUT there are many treatment options that, in most cases, enable you to live a happy, healthy life. I'm not just talking about medication. In my experience, medication alone is not the right treatment. Since any MD can write an RX and new medications were pouring out of Big Pharma like mad, we had a problem with patients being sent off to the pharmacy with an RX and nothing else. Sometimes they were also referred to a therapist and a Psychiatrist, sometimes they weren't. And even if they were, due to the stigma and shame, some patients never went. So for awhile, we had lots of folks taking meds, but nothing else. Over prescribing and mis-prescribing by primary care physicians ran rampant. In my experience, you need a Psychiatrist for diagnosis and medication supervision, a therapist, and perhaps most important, a willingness to educate yourself and make lifestyle changes. You are the most important person on your treatment team. Educate and advocate for yourself, because you and only you can dig deep and refuse to give up. That doesn't mean you have to do it alone. Reach out for help, and start building your support network. In the beginning, it can be very overwhelming. But overtime, like anything new, you'll get better at it. Feel free to ask more questions if you have them.

  • @MarkytheCat73
    @MarkytheCat73 6 місяців тому +32

    You’re brave making this video. My husband used to be easygoing and calm. Now, he’s moody and gets angry quickly. He doesn’t see it. I told him he’s different since taking this drug. He doesn’t believe me. I’m glad you got off this drug. I’m sorry you went through so much.

    • @removeneo
      @removeneo 5 місяців тому +1

      im sorry you have to go through such a big personality change in your husband, is there any way you could convince him to stop?

    • @Brittanyjones-sf7rc
      @Brittanyjones-sf7rc 5 місяців тому +2

      I noticed this in my self, and the sudden onset of depression, which I never got before. I went off the dose of .25 for only 5 weeks. SOOO glad.

    • @trapperjohn6089
      @trapperjohn6089 23 дні тому

      Going through the same thing with my wife. she doesn’t believe it. Everybody else notices it.

  • @trishmarshall8411
    @trishmarshall8411 9 днів тому

    Thank you for being vulnerable.. I am so glad and proud that you are strong enough to speak out. Please keep taking care of yourself. You make so many people happy and laugh.

  • @lovenature7823
    @lovenature7823 Рік тому +182

    Celina, you have saved yourself and many of your viewers from a harsh health/ mental health future. As a psychotherapist I want to tell you that you have demonstrated strength and courage in all you've shared in your video. Many blessings to you as you forward from this negative experience.

    • @p0ison_0ak33
      @p0ison_0ak33 11 місяців тому +4

      How does this happen? We are used like lab rats 😢

  • @Mashy8722
    @Mashy8722 Рік тому +365

    So crazy that now TWO of my fav creators have spoken up about this crazy drug!!! I’m so sorry you’re going through this because of a medication! Both you and Jamie French seem like wonderful people and I would hate to lose either of you to this terrible struggle!

    • @heatherdizzle339
      @heatherdizzle339 Рік тому +16

      Yes I just saw Jamie's also. I was going to talk to my Dr about getting it. I won't now.

    • @mayelasanchez5258
      @mayelasanchez5258 Рік тому +9

      I saw Jaime's video too. It's so important to look at this side of the Ozempic story too

    • @reneeallred5082
      @reneeallred5082 Рік тому +8

      I saw Jamie French video too because I had an appointment to get on it. I canceled after her video and this just means I made the right decision

    • @heatherdizzle339
      @heatherdizzle339 Рік тому +3

      @@reneeallred5082 im so thankful for all the people Celina has protected. ❤️

    • @wiktoriagwozdowska5484
      @wiktoriagwozdowska5484 Рік тому

      ​@Renee Allred Glad to hear most of us also watched Emily her video in herself was shocking enough and while her video was really well explaining physical symptoms and some mental i feel like Celine video is more about the mental health aspect of ozempic/semiglutide or however it is spelt. So watching both of them gives much more better overview of the effects. I saw few magazine covers about ozempic and the amazing results it gives ,iam very carefull about anything I touch like hot spices and nuts I wouldn't touch because I'm scared of having potential allergy same goes with medicines my mum for weird reason always have reactions to different foods and meds so seeing this made me health anxious person while I had some illnesses myself which I still strugle with 😢.my illnes made me stay at home person with not much exercise or walking so it made me gain weight thankfully my weight is pretty stable at 104/108 kg but I was definitely thinking about giving it a go but wasn't fully convinced so I just put the decision to the back of my head hoping to probably learn a bit more about it ,before I risk my health and now I'm glad I had that mindset there's no way in the world I'm gonna take this and will warm my friends and family. I think what all those doctors who prescribe it are missing key safety checks up ! When they give this to people they should make them aware of side effects and make sure people are OK with it in case it will happen ,also they should have a check ins at 1week 2week and 4th week and then every 2/3 weeks and ask the patient is they noticed anything bad new in their body and behaviour Emily story just shows how important it is as well as Celine. 😔🩵🩷🩶My pharmacy actually put a note next to counter saying they out of stock and there is official shortage so just like in US in UK we have the same situation with many people being on it .

  • @justbreathe4444
    @justbreathe4444 5 місяців тому +3

    Celina for the win! Congratulations for holding onto to your strength and coming through the storm!

  • @DivaRebel20101
    @DivaRebel20101 Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing Celina! I’ve been wanting to get on Ozempic for weight loss. I also have mental health problems!
    You may have saved my life. Also thanks for being vulnerable and authentic! ❤️
    I’m thankful you’re still here.

  • @BorderlandDisorder
    @BorderlandDisorder Рік тому +107

    I've been a diabetic for 3 years now, I was in denial the first year, and it took me going to the ER for high blood sugar to start to take it serious. So the last 18 months I've been on the injection pen, it's been helping me so much, and the weight loss is awesome too. Yet, I have also noticed I've been having more anxiety lately, and more panic attacks. Thank you so much for bringing awareness to this, I'm going to call my GP Monday because I'm suppose to go up in my dosage at the end of the month. I do not want my panic attacks to get worse, I've barely gotten to a point to where I'm functioning, and I don't want to undo years of therapy and medication combinations.

  • @Still-Shorty
    @Still-Shorty Рік тому +165

    Thank you SoOOoOo much for this video. A life long girlfriend of mine is now struggling with major depression and she just recently reached out to me about her having suicidal ideation. She has NEVER been like this before. *EVER* Its like i dont even know her anymore And i am absolutely TERRIFIED for her and her children. 💔😭 I have watched her Mental state decline *RAPIDLY* since starting Ozempic. I just never would have thought to put two and two together. I am so thankful to you for sharing this. I am going to speak with her tomorrow. Together we will save my friends life and get her far far away from this "miracle" medication. ❤❤❤🙏❤❤❤

    • @kessiawright1710
      @kessiawright1710 Рік тому +4

      It isn't for everyone. Every med has possible reactions. Anyone who has those thoughts should get off of it. It doesn't give me those thoughts. I don't take a weight loss dosage though. For me, I just need .50 and my blood sugar is normal now. I am happy taking that amount.
      It isn't for everyone. There are meds I cannot tolerate. I am allergic to penicillin, so I don't use penicillin antibiotics. That is the same for any medication.

    • @Still-Shorty
      @Still-Shorty Рік тому +6

      @@kessiawright1710 i agree 💯% everyone is different. I am so thankful and relieved to know that this medication isnt having the same effect on you and your mental state. I am not one who uses medications for anything not even Advil (thankfully) That's probably why i am as ignorant as i am when it pertains to medications and its possible "side effects". I am appreciative that Spooky Boo has the know how, and the courage to speak up about this and share her knowledge and personal experience with all of us.

    • @cassandraclapp6667
      @cassandraclapp6667 Рік тому

      I am doing great on it.

    • @anasanchezism
      @anasanchezism Рік тому

      @stillshorty how did your friend take it? My friend JUST started ozempic 2 days ago and I’m nervous to mention it. I think I’ll just text him to check in. Really hope it works on him. He is very overweight and not sure if he has diabetes but still:

    • @joeking433
      @joeking433 Місяць тому

      @@kessiawright1710 I only take .25 and it took my A1C down from 12 to 6 in three months. My diabetes doctor said .25 is fine if it's getting the A1C down. I haven't lost any weight on it basically because I quit eating carbs years ago when I was diagnosed with high blood sugar.

  • @Aayah_1251
    @Aayah_1251 3 місяці тому

    im just speechless, im so sorry, sharing this and bringing awareness to this is such a brave move from you that im sure i and many people appreciate. sending you a big hug.

  • @blancavasquez2109
    @blancavasquez2109 6 місяців тому +3

    Thank you Cel for keeping it real. I love you and take care of yourself. Sending you a big hug and keep pushing forward. 🤗

  • @monicaglam7984
    @monicaglam7984 Рік тому +249

    I have 6 kids that depend on me and this video just saved my life. I’m about 35 lbs over weight.. can’t seem to get rid of these pounds maybe it’s pre menopause 😢 and I had an appointment with a doctor on Friday to prescribe ozempic to me.. I will not be taking it, it’s not worth my babies losing their mom. Thank you for sharing this! May god bless you always ❤

    • @okpoptart
      @okpoptart Рік тому +10

      blessings mama ✨✨✨ what was meant to be viewed has found you.

    • @GingeRenee
      @GingeRenee Рік тому +7

      35 lbs may feel a lot but you can do that naturally! Don’t ever take a drug from something you can do naturally. As a fellow mom we set examples for our kids and that is not enough weight to get on a risky medicine for for sure. Diet exercise and mindfullness will help out better then any drug. Best wishes momma!

    • @Zubstep1315
      @Zubstep1315 Рік тому +7

      I mean 6 kids will ruin your hormones, have you had an endocrinologist run a full hormone panel?

    • @ARTofSound908
      @ARTofSound908 Рік тому +2

      Wait so the doctor suggested this to you? And also please look into Maca

    • @katbland9149
      @katbland9149 Рік тому +9

      Wait, you should still go to the doctor! There may be something else wrong, like a thyroid disorder or hormonal imbalances. Just tell the doctor you don't want any weight loss medication but instead want a nutrition plan based on your exam and blood work.

  • @aliciarrrrrr
    @aliciarrrrrr Рік тому +86

    OMG. This is enlightening for me. I’m diabetic and started Ozempic 3 months ago. I started for a month of .25 and now take .5. It’s really helped stabilize my sugars and nothing else did. I haven’t planned to increase my dose, I’m happy with it now. I’m now very scared. I used to have terrible panic attacks years ago and have since even no longer needed anti anxiety. This is now something I will pay close attention to. Thanks for sharing.

    • @ambermoon1401
      @ambermoon1401 Рік тому +12

      I used to have bad anxiety many years ago and for the last 3 years I haven't had any anxiety at all, I started ozempic in November and by Feb I was having very bad panic attacks and I'm still having them and now I know why..😢I'm just glad to know why

    • @elenchanted9904
      @elenchanted9904 Рік тому +12

      It's important to remember that side effects don't affect everyone. If you're doing well on it and aren't experiencing that side effect, it's a blessing. Be aware of it as something to watch out for, but you are not destined to have that side effect

    • @supertoxxic
      @supertoxxic Рік тому +11

      Ozempic is literally saving my life, i'm only 1 month in but the difference has been amazing. I think unless my doctor can give me a very good reason for moving up to .5 i will stay on .25 as long as it is working for me.

    • @C.Masterson
      @C.Masterson Рік тому

      ​@@supertoxxicWhat kind of difference has the .25 dosage done 4 u?

    • @supertoxxic
      @supertoxxic Рік тому

      @@C.Masterson I guess I’m ‘lucky’ in that I get the side effect of appetite suppression. My blood sugars have lowered and more stable. I have definitely lost weight and I feel this is my doctors end goal BUT the weight loss so far could also be contributed to me stopping coke/soda. I’ve gone from 6-8 cans a day to a Diet Coke every now and then. I was feeling so sick the 5 days after my first shot and going back on metformin that I lost my appetite for every thing so have tried to use that to my advantage. I had some other diabetes related issues that are improving since the ozempic too. It’s crazy how differently people react to this drug and the dosages.

  • @JCain-hq2mx
    @JCain-hq2mx 3 місяці тому +1

    Oooh Celina. Thank you so much for this. About the same time you were going thru this with Ozempic, I was starting Ozempic. I wish I had seen this then. I thought this was going to be the answer to all the problems I had from these diseases. I am overweight and a diabetic. I didn't have the mental anguish, but I got horribly sick and had to go to the ER. I was changed to Monjauro and got very sick again. This stuff is just evil. I too am glad for the people who can successfully take it, but all should beware of the bad it can cause. Love ya Girl. Jewell

  • @kittykatfilmpro
    @kittykatfilmpro 11 місяців тому +183

    My Dr has been pushing this drug. I've been scared to do it. This has convinced me not to use it. I have bad depression already. I'm a single mom on the verge of homelessness. This video may have saved my life and my kid's. I hope you feel better soon. I've been watching you for years, and I trust you. Thank you!

    • @Enlightement369
      @Enlightement369 9 місяців тому +6

      Sending Light and Love. Praying you keep a healthy warm happy roof over your head.❤

    • @anglophils645
      @anglophils645 9 місяців тому +3

      But is being overweight possibly causing your depression? You need to consider all of the factors. Discuss the positives and the negatives with your doctor.

    • @horsecrazygal
      @horsecrazygal 9 місяців тому +6

      Magnesium is something we're all deficient in which is a mood stabiliser! You could also try daily magnesium x

    • @BrideOfChuckyy
      @BrideOfChuckyy 9 місяців тому

      The doctors get a incentive for pushing certain drugs. Drug companies will literally buy lunch for the whole office staff to bribe the doctors to push that certain drug smh

    • @billmartins5545
      @billmartins5545 7 місяців тому

      It's possible to improve or even reverse/cure type 2 diabetes with healthy lifestyle changes that you can stick to for life, same with weightloss, it's in your own hands. Don't to to find a silver bullet for, what I'm assuming is either T2D or obesity or both. Do it the hard way with slow and steady weightloss. You'll be able to keep it off that way too. All the best to you. You got this!

  • @StephanieMcWilliamsunstoppable
    @StephanieMcWilliamsunstoppable Рік тому +161

    Oh honey! I had a HORRIBLE experience with it as well! It messed with my body in awful ways - and it was terrifying to FEEL it in my system… those weeks of waiting for it to get out of my body were the loooongest! I’m so upset at doctors who are prescribing this stuff like candy. You are doing SUCH IMPORTANT WORK by sharing this! Thank you so much for all the people you’re going to help by being so vulnerable… 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

    • @Cocoa17
      @Cocoa17 Рік тому +5

      Girl same, I'm done with that devilish thing.

    • @deviantash
      @deviantash Рік тому +4

      Thank you for sharing. ❤

    • @BossLady-iw5hp
      @BossLady-iw5hp Рік тому +2

      Same here!!

    • @candicelynn1538
      @candicelynn1538 Рік тому

      Had my last dose 3 weeks ago. Please tell me when did you feel it completely out of your system? Thank you in advance

    • @StephanieMcWilliamsunstoppable
      @StephanieMcWilliamsunstoppable Рік тому +1

      @@candicelynn1538 Around that time, Candice! Hang in there... you should be over the worst of it! (At least I hope that's the case... give it a good month - it's slow, but you'll get there!) XOXO

  • @Gargamel19
    @Gargamel19 6 місяців тому +1

    Omg that is INSANE! Thank you so much for sharing this with us all on the inter webs. I’m definitely going to share this with others!
    I can’t imagine the amount of sheer will it would take to NOT hurt myself at the point that you got to. Thank you for saying something because people Need to know!!!

  • @user-qc7xh5in4p
    @user-qc7xh5in4p 19 днів тому

    Thank you for being so courageous and speaking out. People need to hear this. You are an amazing person! I love you! You will get through this ❤❤❤

  • @ashleycrager7886
    @ashleycrager7886 Рік тому +369

    It's crazy how unrecognized the connection between hormones and emotions in the medical feel. It's like they don't see it or want to see it.

    • @nannerpower
      @nannerpower Рік тому +36

      They can't make money off of you if you're balanced and healthy. When you start connecting the dots it's hard not to see.

    • @kimlarso
      @kimlarso Рік тому +14

      No, they know the connection = there’s no money to be made off the healthy= it’s that sinister & that simple!

    • @CassieBrousseau
      @CassieBrousseau Рік тому +8

      Right!! I had a very similar experience like this but with my IUD. The hormones fucked me up!! :(

    • @shelleyharris4176
      @shelleyharris4176 Рік тому +2

      Excuse me hormones and emotions?? Speak to any woman on this planet do doctors not know??? Any woman getting their period knows about it.

    • @ashleycrager7886
      @ashleycrager7886 Рік тому +11

      @@shelleyharris4176 it's not just your period though. Your whole cycle, and other hormones are directly linked to emotions. If your hormones aren't balanced it can lead to depression and anxiety.

  • @pookieloo7707
    @pookieloo7707 Рік тому +44

    My husband had the exact same thing happen to him and he had to come off Ozempic as well!!! He is also diabetic and also has mental health issues, and this "medication" changed him so drastically, it was the scariest times in our 19 year marriage. Thank you, thank you for finally putting this out into the world, thank you for continually looking out for our best interest even if it is hard for you. We love you, for just being you. Thank you for making a difference in this world, a difference for the better.

  • @denisepope6556
    @denisepope6556 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for being so transparent and REAL!!!!! Your video will save lives!!!!

  • @GwenMotoGirl
    @GwenMotoGirl 3 місяці тому +2

    Just found you and subscribed. Your honesty and vulnerability are remarkable and you’ll help others. You’re beautiful.

  • @heathermcfarland6317
    @heathermcfarland6317 Рік тому +68

    I am so sorry that you went through this. Thank you for bringing attention to the nightmares this medication can cause. I went through something similar. My doctor kept swearing it wasn’t the medication and he insisted I stick it out even though I wasn’t having any benefit from it. I did not lose any weight and my anxiety got a million times worse. I lowered myself to the lowest level and then I stopped all together. After a while, I felt like myself again. To this day my doctor swears it had nothing to do with medication that he suggested and prescribed.

    • @Sammysam44
      @Sammysam44 Рік тому +9

      Please 🙏 change doctors ❤

    • @Imbatmn57
      @Imbatmn57 Рік тому +8

      ​@@Sammysam44 yeah that dr is dangerous

    • @barbelislagowski1795
      @barbelislagowski1795 Рік тому +5

      Your doctor was wrong. It's not a common side effect so they aren't as aware of it as they should be but when a doctor refuses to listen to a patient then it's time to get a new doctor.

  • @keithalear6796
    @keithalear6796 Рік тому +50

    My dad is on Ozempic for diabetes. The only thing I know is it has curbed his appetite. I will talk to him tomorrow to make sure he hasn't dealt either the same stuff as you, Celina. I am very sorry, thank you for sharing❤

  • @pranahomewellness
    @pranahomewellness 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing your journey with us, I had experienced similar symptoms myself and questioned whether it was the medication or circumstances in life. I’m glad people like you are coming forward with the hidden truths about the side effects so people can be more aware and alert when on the medication. Thank you for putting in the effort to bring this to light, I truly appreciate it and so does everyone else who’s come across it. Sending you lots of love ❤

  • @Mommapuff_
    @Mommapuff_ 4 місяці тому +2

    I am so sorry, Celina. You are such a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing your story. You are Loved ❤❤❤

  • @lovableoptimist
    @lovableoptimist Рік тому +68

    Thank you so much for posting this. A year ago on May 30th, my mom almost died because of Ozempic. Out of nowhere that evening she started vomiting profusely and she couldn't stop. In my entire life I had never seen her that sick, ever. I rushed her to the hospital and while we waited in the ER she kept vomiting. And she was also acting really off. After sending her for tests it was discovered that she had severe pancreatitis to the point her pancreas had gone necrotic. But also, she had suffered a stroke. The doctors confirmed both as side effects from Ozempic. She ended up in the hospital for over 6 weeks and had to be tube fed for some of it because she couldn't keep anything down. I have to speak up now anytime I see people excitedly saying they've started it. IT'S NOT WORTH IT!!! I will also say, I do recall her seeming more gloomy and teary and saying things like it would be better if she wasn't here. Those first few days in the hospital she had said to me that maybe it would be better if she went to be with my dad who passed away back in 2011. Scary stuff. Just don't do it. I know the struggle to lose weight, I am 7 months out from gastric bypass and I know the desperation to want to lose weight. But Ozempic isn't the way to do it. Sending you love Celina

    • @user-vx2yj8ts4c
      @user-vx2yj8ts4c Рік тому +3

      This was my story. Hospitalized for over a month. 2 emergency surgeries & I almost died of sepsis. My white blood cell count was through the roof. Now thousands of dollars in medical bills flooding in & noone wants to take responsibility after I trusted their expertise with my health. I'm still fatigued from the amount of antibiotics pumped into me.

    • @blonderyankee8775
      @blonderyankee8775 Рік тому +1

      I was in the hospital for 6 days with pancreatitis in March. It was awful. Immediately quit Ozempic after reading the medication can cause that.

    • @angelavictoria8558
      @angelavictoria8558 Рік тому +4

      I understand this may sound superstitious but reality is that we are spiritual beings having a human experience. Theirs something tied to Ozempic in the spiritual realm & honestly I don’t think its good. But I’m really proud of you for getting gastric and working on your health! I appreciate you sharing your mom’s experience! Is she fully healed now?

    • @jensarkany8005
      @jensarkany8005 Рік тому

      I’m curious about how much of a dose she was taking?

    • @Simonecheddarblock
      @Simonecheddarblock Рік тому +1

      @@angelavictoria8558I feel the same thing

  • @Kienna_W.
    @Kienna_W. Рік тому +425

    My mom is a diabetic, her doctor prescribed Ozempic to help her lose weight, because she wanted to loos weight, in that same week, she had extremely low blood sugars, she almost died twice, she got into a car crash, and her sugars got extremely low and she almost died in her sleep, and was rushed to the ER many times. That was over a year ago. I’m so sorry you had to go through this, we’re all here for you, Celina. 🤍

    • @danniellesloane
      @danniellesloane Рік тому +10

      Sending love and healing to your mum ❤️

    • @Kienna_W.
      @Kienna_W. Рік тому +7

      @BEANS4LIFE thank you so much. She’s doing much better now

    • @Kienna_W.
      @Kienna_W. Рік тому +4

      @@danniellesloane thank you so much!

    • @mariapombal988
      @mariapombal988 Рік тому +4

      Take care of yourself get well .Sending good vibes and lots of love 💪🧡💚💗💗💜💙💪

    • @Kienna_W.
      @Kienna_W. Рік тому +2

      @@mariapombal988 thank you so much :)

  • @WifeWulff
    @WifeWulff Рік тому +77

    I truly felt like driving off a bridge just two days ago - I'm so thankful to have watched this video today.... I've been on Ozempic for only a month. I'm a type 2 diabetic and my doctor and I had to fight for almost a year for my insurance to approve ozempic for me. I had to try and fail on so many other medications that made me yo-yo with my weight so much and once I was finally cleared to start Ozempic, I felt euphoric. I happily started with .25ml and felt no nausea or other side effects during my first week. My 2nd week, again, no physical side effects other than a bit of constipation. By my 3rd week, I started to notice that I had a very short fuse. I'm prone to manic depression, which I've worked really hard to develop tools to suppress for over a decade, but all of a sudden I had no control over my emotions. I would rage, had zero patience, and felt super anxious combined with an overwhelming sense of doom. I don't drink, smoke, or use recreational drugs. The only thing that I had changed was starting Ozempic, but after the long battle in trying to get the approval for it, I didn't want to accept that it was the medication. I had lost 10 lbs after 3 weeks and still felt no physical side effects like I had felt with so many other medications like debilitating nausea, vomiting, lethargy, etc., and my sugar levels were finally normalizing. So, I convinced myself to ignore the mental side effects since I was doing so well physically on it. I also researched what I was feeling and found no mentions of these types of side effects from ozempic so I also believed that it was just me, that something else had triggered this manic state. However, I increased to .5ml this week and I have not felt this anxious and manic in over a decade. I'm on edge, very short-tempered, and the physical side effects finally caught up to me. Before ozempic I felt very happy and in control of my emotions. All of a sudden, in the span of 3 weeks, I've regressed so much with my mental state. It may just be that this medication exacerbates mental conditions that a person is already predisposed to but for me, I'd rather be fat and happy than skinny and miserable. My doctor and I will find another way to control my sugar levels, but I'm not willing to compromise my mental state. Thank you so much for letting me know I'm not alone in this. Everyone is praising this "miracle drug" and I'm happy to hear that I'm not crazy, that what I'm feeling is legitimate and others have experienced it too. Thank you for letting me catch this early enough for me to reverse course.

    • @Dovestone.
      @Dovestone. Рік тому +4

      So glad you saw this video 💗

    • @breezeh1127
      @breezeh1127 Рік тому +3

      Thank you for sharing your story too😢

    • @mbburke3780
      @mbburke3780 Рік тому +4

      I am so glad you saw this .I wish you all the best .❤

    • @Mjbeswick
      @Mjbeswick Рік тому +2

      Ozempic doesn't cause mental health issues, but people that suffer from food addiction and this who are emotional eaters may experience such side effects, as it physically takes away their source of mental stability/comfort. Without the correct support for dealing with such issues no diet or lifestyle change can work. When people gain excessive weight due to such issues, medically suppressing their ability to eat excessively seems at best a short term fix.

    • @dickweedstarchild
      @dickweedstarchild Рік тому

      ​@@MjbeswickThank you much for this comment! I take Mounjaro and it is a life saver so far. I am very aware of how my drive to eat addictively is interfered with and it's a struggle. I'm so blessed to have spent years dealing with food addiction and BED so I can continue to take this medicine that, so far, has been very helpful my overall health. That being
      said, I'm glad I for this video and I'll monitor my mental health because of it.

  • @gigithemouse
    @gigithemouse 5 днів тому

    You are such a beautiful person to have experienced this horrible trip. Big hugs! Stay strong and healthy.

  • @lisamedeiros7581
    @lisamedeiros7581 3 місяці тому +1

    Its scary road to go down, your so strong. I am so glad you didnt make a bad choose and I am glad you fought the darkness. Thank you for sharing . I am sure you helped many people. Its dangerous, you cant play with this. They dont have eoughn research . I thought of it but now I will think twice. I have experienced depression, it is nothing to play with. I cant take the risk of it affecting me like that it can just creep on you. Thanks again. Your amazing! Your so strong! Blessings ❤💕🎊

  • @ninakershberg6730
    @ninakershberg6730 Рік тому +186

    If you ever feel like that again, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, call the mental health crisis line, wherever you are! They can talk you through that and just be someone to listen to you. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I hope and pray that you get well really soon.

    • @lazer2521
      @lazer2521 Рік тому +14

      MHC line does nothing. I actually have friends who called and were thrown in some of the worst mental hospitals. The experience worsened their state of mind actually.

    • @nettiekossart9439
      @nettiekossart9439 Рік тому +1

      If you are in the US and feel weird calling a hotline, even calling 311 and asking to talk to someone is an option too. They will listen.

  • @carolmiranda9868
    @carolmiranda9868 Рік тому +157

    I’m so glad you spoke out about Ozempic. My husband’s doctor prescribed him Ozempic late last year to treat his advanced diabetes and at a larger than starter dose. My husband, Frank, had a history of pancreatitis, kidney failure, heart failure, glaucoma, depression, and anxiety, all of which were controlled, and had been for years, with medication. All these conditions should have excluded him from treatment with Ozempic. While this was a relatively new doctor for Frank, the doctor had been given his full medical history. Frank started having severe digestive issues, dangerously low blood sugar issues and vision problems almost immediately. So, with his doctor’s approval, he stopped taking it after two months. Then, while it was still in his system, he started having very scary vision problems that he had never had before (double vision, severely blurred vision) and debilitating depression, uncontrolled rage, and suicidal ideation. He was a completely different person - so different from his normally sweet and funny self. On two separate occasions, I had to call for crisis intervention. Once he left me in our car and drove across the state with plans to kill himself. My daughter flew to Seattle and rented a car to find him, while I followed his debit card transactions and called various police stations along his route to help us find him. Luckily, they found him before he could accomplish what he set out to do. We almost lost him and it almost destroyed our marriage because his rage was often directed at me or my adopted teenage grandchildren. He’s getting better now and almost back to his old self, but he still is battling the depression and occasional bouts of anger, as well as eye problems and huge swings in blood sugar. I know many people must not get as severe side effects to Ozempic as my husband did, but I really believe that if there are other people suffering anything even remotely close to this, it should be removed from the market. The risk is just too great. At minimum, doctors and those considering taking it need to educate themselves to these risks, no matter how uncommon they may be.

    • @cynthiacrawford6147
      @cynthiacrawford6147 Рік тому +13

      It should be taken away from anyone who reacted badly. There is a. Asthma med that did this to me. Not everyone reacts that way. It helps many people. Take it away if they react bad. Dont take it from the people that it helps. Monitor it very closely of course.

    • @pagevaughn9194
      @pagevaughn9194 Рік тому +6

      I have say only one thing, if the drug companies were accountable for all the miss handling of new medication. Maybe just maybe things would be different about the way medicine is given out, and doctors would be more thorough and their research of each patient if it is safe! Not only that, drug companies should be responsible and accountable if things go wrong!

    • @Mjbeswick
      @Mjbeswick Рік тому +1

      It's seems unlikely Ozempic is the direct cause of the issues listed, more an indirect side effect of not being able to eat so much. My mother had issues with Ozempic, such as digestive issues caused by her poor diet choices and trying to eat too much. If you try to eat normally taking this medication you can suffer severe digestive issues including pain and bloating, as it slows down the digestive tract. Mood swings can be trigger in people with food addiction.

    • @cynthiacrawford6147
      @cynthiacrawford6147 Рік тому

      @@Mjbeswick yeah I was told it was in my head on a med. And then after a lot of suicides on it they pulled it from the market. That med is banned in all countries. And an asthma med I was on did the same. It now has big time warnings on it. Don't dismiss side effects in some over what you feel. It won't restore life to the ones no longer here because they were ignored when they spoke out but stayed on the med due to doctors saying keep taking it.

    • @daynasafranek7807
      @daynasafranek7807 Рік тому

      I’m so sorry that all of this happened. My aunt is taking this because she’s morbidly obese and I have been saying that this isn’t the “miracle” people are saying are saying it has been. I’m glad you shared your story and more people should be hearing her and reading these stories. It can be really scary what meds can do and some doctors just really don’t know enough about the medicine. They just know to prescribe it sometimes, and it can have dire consequences.

  • @GiraffeGal1
    @GiraffeGal1 8 місяців тому +1

    Glad you’re ok and that you’re brave enough to use your platform to discuss. Would love if you could do a checkup talk on this with Dr. Mike to reach even more folks. Sending love your way. ❤

  • @amandacarrion3957
    @amandacarrion3957 4 місяці тому

    I’m so sorry that you went through this. It isn’t right. I’m glad you made it through that dark time. You are very beautiful and strong.

  • @theresa.m.
    @theresa.m. 8 місяців тому +116

    Thank you so much for making this. I just met with a doctor today to discuss Ozemic. I’m about 200 lbs and I’ve been trying for years to lose weight. He told me about the positive and negative side effects (mostly nausea), but he ask said there were no long term safety studies. I am pre-diabetic but he told me to do my research and then come back. Well, I do have a history of depression and suicidal ideation. I’m so happy I saw this.

    • @katherinegroff3559
      @katherinegroff3559 2 місяці тому +2

      Have you been diagnosed with PCOS?

    • @StellaAdler_
      @StellaAdler_ 22 дні тому

      If there are no long term studies, say no immediately!! I hope u did🙂🙂

    • @jmar8507
      @jmar8507 5 днів тому

      @@katherinegroff3559 Or pituitary problems. I just watched a video where a women couldn't lose weight. Someone suggested PCOS so she got tested for that. That's when they found she had a pituitary tumor. (See Obesity Mystery Solved - Violin MD)

    • @foxywhitetip7387
      @foxywhitetip7387 День тому

      Start with Ken Berry MD and go from there

  • @cwagner641
    @cwagner641 Рік тому +11

    I started Ozempic 2 months ago. For the first time, my blood sugar numbers have been so much better. HOWEVER, I have major depression disorder, Anxiety and CPTSD and I started having worse anxiety before bed. Ive been sluggish and also having horrible nightmares. I never thought it would be because of Ozempic. Thank you so much for this video!

  • @kelseywillow8110
    @kelseywillow8110 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for speaking out. You are brave. I’m thankful you are alive today to warn others and be a spokesperson for mental health.

  • @ewagawrzyjal2681
    @ewagawrzyjal2681 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Celina, for being so good hearted and honest in sharing your experience. Stay strong, you are a beautiful young lady. God blessings to you.

  • @MarthaGomez-ir6go
    @MarthaGomez-ir6go Рік тому +108

    Thank you for your honesty. I had an appointment for my first shot in 10 min. Your video came across and I believe it was for a reason. Praying for healing and complete restoration of your mental health.

    • @CoCoBeware420
      @CoCoBeware420 Рік тому +3

      Thank goodness I made the right choice and saved ur life! I did the exact same! Had an appt the day after I seen her video!

    • @kessiawright1710
      @kessiawright1710 Рік тому

      Not everyone has those issues. Thousands do not. I am on .50 for diabetes and I do not have any symptoms. Not everyone can tolerate all meds. I am allergic to penicillin so I use other antibiotics when needed. It is working great for me and some diabetic damage to my organs is improving because my diabetes is controlled now.

    • @amybakay536
      @amybakay536 Рік тому

      @@kessiawright1710 The problem is, thousands of people are probably having the same thing happen to them, that happened to Celina. Most people wouldn't think it would be a medicine they're taking. Now, that this message is out there, many people can get their lives back or figure out why they're so sick. The pharmaceutical company that makes this drug, will not come clean about any of this, until they absolutely have to. Look up the number of times pharmaceutical companies have been sued, for actually knowing and lying about what certain medications can do to people. Actually knowing that people have died from certain medications. Pharmaceutical companies have actually been forced to take certain medications off the market, but instead relabeled it and called it something else! Yes, this medication works for some people, but is it worth taking, knowing that there could maybe be issues that show up later in life? When medications start having severe side effects on a large amount of people, it normally hurts more people than it helps!

  • @ashleygosse13
    @ashleygosse13 Рік тому +91

    My mom is a type 2 diabetic and she deals with anxiety and depression and she talked to her doctor about Ozempic but her doctors said there wasn’t enough research with this drug to trust it. I’m like “why are so many people taking this then??” How is this okay?? Im going to show my mom this because I know how badly she wanted to take it but with her mental health, I don’t think it would be good. I’m so sorry you went through this, Celina. We’re all here for you! Sending my love and prayers💕💕

    • @Mjbeswick
      @Mjbeswick Рік тому +4

      My mother also has mentally heath issues, but was prescribed Ozempic as she has type 2 diabetes. She had to stop taking it, as she is an emotional / comfort eater and kept trying to over eat whilst taking it. As Ozempic slows the digestive tract, overeating causes unpleasant side effects. It's not great for people that experience food related mood issues.

    • @angelashock9837
      @angelashock9837 Рік тому +5

      SLG-1 inhibitors have been out for years, it’s just Ozempic that hasn’t.

    • @ashleygosse13
      @ashleygosse13 Рік тому +1

      @@Mjbeswick yeah that could be another problem for my mom. Wow I’m so glad she wasn’t prescribed it. I hope your mom is doing better🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @CherryJuli
      @CherryJuli Рік тому +1

      My mom is also a diabetic and was prescribed Ozempic. She had very bad stomach issues from it and stopped taking it because of that. Btw she didn’t lose any weight.

    • @ashleygosse13
      @ashleygosse13 Рік тому +1

      @@CherryJuli wow that’s horrible. My mom suffers from stomach issues as well so I feel like this drug would be really bad for her. I have a friend who takes it and she said she’s lost weight and it’s worked well for her but lately she’s been talking about feeling really down and she’s not sure what to do. I’m going to send her this video. Hope your mom is better now🙏🏻

  • @sandrabaker5298
    @sandrabaker5298 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for your honesty! My hubby has severe uncontrolled diabetes. Thank you for being brave enough to help, quite possibly, thousands.❤❤❤

  • @Katzenbaaren
    @Katzenbaaren 8 місяців тому

    You are very strong. Thank you for getting this out there. Its important we talk about these things so people can be informed of possible side effects. You are almost on the other end of this, I'm sorry that the medication didn't work out for you.

  • @betweenthepoles
    @betweenthepoles Рік тому +155

    I am bipolar and suffer from chronic depression. I have been on Ozempic for two years and have felt no ill effects. It has lowered my A1-c to normal and helped me loose 25 pounds. It’s good that you are making people aware that they could have these debilitating symptoms. They should also know that not everyone experiences this. For me, Ozempic has kept my blood sugar in the normal range. Having an aunt who had both legs amputated because of diabetes makes me extremely grateful that I am taking this medication. Metformin hardly did amything for me.

    • @MFARAJR1018
      @MFARAJR1018 Рік тому +6

      Yeah me too I suffer with with same mental health issues and no issues maybe stomach a little nothing terrible been on 1mg almost a year I am losing slowly I lost 21-lbs in year the doctor is happy and labs are great

    • @Sushfoo
      @Sushfoo Рік тому +4

      If you don't need to take diabetic medication I would stay clear of it. The side affects are wild on their own! I was just prescribed Ozempic last week and took my first dose and I'm nervous about possibly feeling sick from it. I remember getting on Metformin for the first time and felt awful until my body got used to it.

    • @kellycline9126
      @kellycline9126 Рік тому +3

      That is why some medication's will say side effects MAY occur. It doesn't mean they will vote for a small percentage of the population. It can happen in a pretty drastic way. We can see that for the people who it works for it works beautifully. And for people like Selena, who have experienced that side effects, it does not work as desired.

    • @tonyasmith8502
      @tonyasmith8502 Рік тому +3

      Same for me, I lost weight, no side effects and my A1c down to 6.2

    • @MFARAJR1018
      @MFARAJR1018 Рік тому

      @@tonyasmith8502 Mine when in to Normal range it was not like that before the I started medication

  • @krexoriginal
    @krexoriginal Рік тому +71

    Celina, you're an angel. This will save lives. My jaw hit the floor and tears welled in my eyes. About 6 months ago my primary care Doc wanted to put me on Ozempic to help get my A1C down faster and help shed some weight faster. He had started taking it for both Diabetes and weightloss. He couldn't perscribe it because I've had pancreatitis.
    I may well have finally "un-alived" myself after having made several aborted attempts earlier in my struggles with both severe depression and moderate anxiety. I started battling with depression and "un-aliving" ideation when I was 16. I'm 55 now. I was misdiagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder in my late 20's. 10yrs later, we finally realized I had Type II Bipolar Disorder. Very common mistake. The mood swings are less severe than Type I so you don't always notice when you swing up into Hypomania, you're just thrilled you feel better and have more energy and motivation after being at the Depression end.
    In the past 4yrs, I've been through quite a few "major life events" that negatively impacted my mood. I'm fortunate, I've always responded well to psych meds. I'd been cruisin' along at relatively low maintenece doses until about 18mos ago, when my psych Doc and I decided to titrate back up. We ended up at the max doses, with a plan to titrate back down when I was ready. This was because, for the first time in over 15yrs, I was battling hard with serious depression and anxiety. To give you the short list:
    -4yrs ago I was disgnosed with NASH (a more severe form of non alcoholic fatty liver disease( NAFLD) that resulted in scarring on my liver (aka cirrhosis) and a whole lotta related abdominal issues, including varices (internal vericose veins) in my esophogus.
    -Shortly after being diagnosed, I started bleeding out internally due to one of the varices bursting open. Came very close to dying because I had no idea at first.
    -3yrs ago, I moved from a place I loved and was very happy, to a place two states south so I could be surrounded by my family and their loving support.
    -One year ago, my father died of Parkinson's on the otherside of the country. Dementia took him from me 2yrs before he died when he lost the ability to communicate. I hadn't seen him in over 10yrs, but we talked often. It has been the most agonizing loss I've ever experienced.
    That's quite a few boxes checked on the "major life events" list that impact your mental health. Toss in a buttload of chronic and acute pain, well... it's understandable I was struggling with my mental health. You may have connected the dots already, but I never thought I'd be _happy_ I'd had pancreatitis once. If not, we'd have added the Ozempic, and my depression and anxiety would have sent me into a pit of dispair. Having been maxed out on my psych med doses, we would have almost certainly started the Brain Chemistry Polka. It's horrid. You titrate off what's been working for about 15yrs, while titrating up one med after another in search of a new combo. And each new drug can take up to a month before you can tell if it's working. Up and down, up and down and not realizing the Ozempic is the problem.
    I can almost guarantee, we're going to see a significant spike in un-aliving and quite possibly the un-aliving of others, domestic violence substance abuse, etc...
    This comment is already a bit long so I'll end it. But if you, or any others who see this, have any questions, just ask. I'm all about destigmatizing mental health. ❤️

    • @vnette9777
      @vnette9777 Рік тому +1

      🙏❤️

    • @laurafeatherstone6833
      @laurafeatherstone6833 Рік тому +5

      I think I would rather be fat and happy than anxious and miserable. We, as a society, need to determine what is really important in life. I love my family and friends and I love celebrating all aspects of life. Right now, I am drinking a glass of wine as our best friends own a winery here in Northern California. So, cheers to all you lovely folks and lets enjoy our life and accept our wonderful bodies, no matter what our size. Health and peace is what we should all be striving for. Cheers

    • @madisintaylor8619
      @madisintaylor8619 Рік тому +6

      Thank you so much for sharing this. I’m almost 30 and on 7 diff meds to try to keep myself stable. Actively seeking other options tho cuz I feel these meds only suppress symptoms and make my brain dependent on them to produce the chemicals it needs. Hoping to be off of them all within a few years and living happy in my own home using more natural remedies. Currently living at my parents bc I had a mental breakdown and almost Unsubbed from life. Plus the housing market is trash. I know people who have high paying jobs and are still homeless bc they can’t afford or find places. Life is rough but there is hope. Just gotta keep truckin until the good days come. Take care of yourself! Sending love and comfort

  • @abercul7698
    @abercul7698 11 днів тому +7

    It literally takes the joy of everything you find joy in and completly blocks joy. Period

  • @tamarakorb
    @tamarakorb 7 годин тому

    Good mental health is waaayyy more important than having a "perfect" body...very brave of you to share your story!

  • @kristinadams3780
    @kristinadams3780 Рік тому +14

    Wishing you the best. Ozempic has changed my life. I feel like a completely new person. I’ve been on it 13 months and I never want to go back to the way I used to feel. It’s not for everyone. No medication is.

  • @JadeRiddlw-bb4dm
    @JadeRiddlw-bb4dm Рік тому +26

    I just showed my husband this! He is a type 2 diabetic and he hasnt been the same since he started taking this. His good days are few and far between. Hes not the same happy man he once was. Ive been pleading with him to stop taking it. He gets physically sick out of no where, spewing, crying, panic attacks about dying. I love the honesty here with your video, i thought it was only him. Im not a diabetic, but i reacently tried a 0.15 dose and it was horrific. I feel for the people who have been given this drug, its deatroying people. Stay strong and love yourself 💜💜💜💜

    • @dawnlarsen3174
      @dawnlarsen3174 Рік тому +1

      I am a type 2 diabetic, and I took Ozempic for about 5 months. Diarrhea, nausea and throwing up daily, as well as depression. I finally said no more, as I was tired of puking every single day. I never got to the 1 mg dose, the Dr. Said give myself time to get used to it. Well, that never happened. I did get a prescription for tablets, but I just couldnt bring myself to even try it. Not for me, that’s for sure.

  • @hurtadok1
    @hurtadok1 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you sweetheart from the bottom of my heart! You are a very courageous person and you are saving many people from making the mistake of taking this drug. I did it and now I am suffering from panic attacks, depression and lack of motivation in general just to live. It has happened to a relative as well and we both are getting out of it. I had red all the side effects of it before I went on this drug and you are right, Nothing about mental issues, is not till now I am feeling so awfull that I am searching for ozempic and mental issues that I found that it does affect and found you. Thank you again and keep it up! ❤

  • @calynpresson9128
    @calynpresson9128 3 місяці тому

    Girl. First of all, you're one of my favorite people to watch. You make me laugh so so soooo hard. I am so sorry you're going through that. I have been there in that constant, never-ending panic, and im SO SORRY this drug caused that reaction in you. I just wanted to tell you THANK YOU for sharing your story. I was actually thinking about trying this a year ago, I didn't get it because i couldn't afford it. Im glad i never tried it.
    You're brave and beautiful. Thank you for sharing. 💓

  • @laurainthesky3765
    @laurainthesky3765 Рік тому +265

    Thank you for bringing awareness. I am a mental health provider who now knows to watch this. Mental health side effects were left out of the prescribing information from the manufacturer, but mentioned on the Mayo clinic website. People with mental illness are so much more likely to be overweight and diabetic than general population for a myriad of reasons including motivation struggles and weight gaining psychiatric meds. Thanks again and hope you feel like yourself again very soon ❤

    • @Ddmw471
      @Ddmw471 Рік тому +5

      This is anecdotal there is no evidence of mental health complications.

    • @katelord6106
      @katelord6106 Рік тому

      I have difficulty believing you are a "mental health provider". You actually approve of this nonsense on UA-cam? I'm a licensed psychologist and I find this disturbed persons rant completely irresponsible. And if you were truly who you say you are you would feel the same. What you said about no dosing information is a blatant lie. The drug company clearly prints the major side effects as well as the minor, usual ones. They give complete dosing information and a step by step usage on their website as well as phone numbers to call with information. Nobody should Ever take medical advice from anyone on a stupid social media site. This woman in particular has nothing but her own bank account numbers on her mind. As a "mental health provider" you should be aware she has many videos making fun of sleepwalking...which incredibly last for an hour or more on a routine basis. That's pure poppycock. If you are who you say you are, agreeing with this woman and encouraging this behavior, you need to find a new job. You are being as irresponsible as she is.

    • @katelord6106
      @katelord6106 Рік тому +2

      Hum...So why didn't you just say isn't true or reliable? And why are you doing a disclaimer for her? Just fyi....your disclaimer for her is worthless. She should have thought about this before doing such an irresponsible video. Oh I'll bet she's a tad worried about a law suite. She should be. As well as all the law suites to follow from individuals who may quit using their medication because of this gutter type video. This women's bad experience isn't indicative of the general population. Good luck with the disclaimer, too late....

    • @laurainthesky3765
      @laurainthesky3765 Рік тому +15

      @@Ddmw471 I prescribe meds and have seen those one in 10,000 adverse reactions. If that 1 in 10,000 reaction were you, you would want your medical provider vigilant for you.

    • @The_Lion_And_The_Lamb
      @The_Lion_And_The_Lamb Рік тому +19

      @@katelord6106 she’d allowed to speak on her experience with the medication 😂 chill out.

  • @Halfrozeover
    @Halfrozeover Рік тому +168

    This was just suggested to me by my psychiatrist who helps me with Panic disorder, GAD and PTSD because my sugars have been up due to stress. I think I’m going to tell him he needs to do some research. Thanks Celina, I hope that you get this drug out of your system and get back to you really soon. ❤️

    • @JustMe-hg5bq
      @JustMe-hg5bq Рік тому +3

      Perhaps u should control ur diet differently? Not all bodies are the same so maybe u need to be strict only with sugar or maybe hormones. I found out that eating less and less carbs makes my depression feel bits better :)

    • @katalystkatapatheticalyssa5987
      @katalystkatapatheticalyssa5987 Рік тому +1

      I'm pretty sure that's out of her scope of practice.

  • @lrwiersum
    @lrwiersum 16 днів тому

    Everyone needs to see this !! You’re doing a service !!

  • @jackieallphin4519
    @jackieallphin4519 3 місяці тому +1

    Girl my daughter and i love you so much i am so sorry to hear you went/going through that i hope things are getting better for you now and the medicine is out of your system an i pray you get back to your normal we love you !! ❤

  • @cattmartyr8156
    @cattmartyr8156 Рік тому +69

    blood sugar is so closely tied to mood. it’s really not to be trifled with. i’m happy you had the fortitude to make it out the other side. you bring joy to so many people, you deserve to have plenty and for yourself. always fill your own cup first.

    • @zelldincht5609
      @zelldincht5609 Рік тому

      Or serve God first. Always put him first. And let us always do his will. Prayer helps too. Find Jesus Christ if u don't know him

    • @cattmartyr8156
      @cattmartyr8156 Рік тому

      @@zelldincht5609 if that works for you, sure.

  • @undercovermother5243
    @undercovermother5243 Рік тому +39

    I'm so proud of you for speaking out. I'm a retired nurse..I've been waiting for someone to come forward. You are breaking my heart. Listen to me...you are normal. It's all a reaction to the med. Please reach out if you want to talk. I'm also diabetic and in remission. You are so so strong. We're all here for you ❤