Treating my anxiety disorder and depression has improved my life so much... I can never stress it enough. Get help people. It's not your fault. Don't feel guilty. It's an illness like any other.
i went to a psychiatrist a few days ago and started taking two antidepressants. now i am scared that maybe i dont have depression and i fooled myself and the psychiatrist. maybe i just couldnt handle the sadness everyone feels and i am making a big deal out of it.
@@deniz8265 hey hey hey, stop that. If you feel sad for no reason and it lasts a long time, you're depressed. And a psychiatrist wouldn't just prescribe an antidepressant if you weren't really sick
Was in therapy for three years and have been taking antidepressants for about nine months since experiencing a breakdown early this year. If you're reading this and feel like you need medication, please talk to your doctor about it. It's made my life liveable again.
Mind is tricky isn't it? Have you considered that maybe the pills didn't work on you, maybe you just thought they did? The feeling what you have when you know that things will get better is powerful thing.
I kind of think it missed the mark because depression is had by so many beaming and smiling people. Everyone gaslighted me when I said I was depressed because I “looked happy”.
@@bryce7889 Wow, I am so sorry, there are so many different ways people deal with depression, and not every person is the same. I really like the animation because it is simple, but you're totally right.
I have just started my treatment and I can honestly say it's mind-blowing! I have been in therapy before but never had these results. For me, the most surprising part is not necessarily feeling good but the willingness to take risks, take decisions and make changes. Before this, I used to look around me and feel somehow trapped, like there was nothing I could do to change my situation, whereas not it seems as though my brain can find solutions.
That's it! When you think you are trapped you are just reinforcing the feeling/idea of being trapped. You need to think that anything is possible if you just put your mind in to it. Ones you got that you think that depression isn't real you put these walls over your mind that protect you from depression.
Chemistry can be really complex and sometimes really scary. Much respect to those people who dedicate their lives doing scientific research so we can live a better life, at the end of the day they're the real life heroes.
Even then, sometimes people get bad enough where they do end wanting to kill themselves. Although it isn’t correct, it’s what happens to some people. U can’t rlly argue abt it bc all ppl have free will
I suffered severe depression 20 years ago as a teenage. Got diagnosed with ADHD. Spent my whole life fighting ADHD. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them
YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
From my experience it really works excellently! It doesnt even need to be a full hit. With potent shrooms 2-3 small ones will still make a clear difference. It will be a few hour cosy rumbling moment around rest time, but afterwards its just calm and you feel amazing and gain your freedom. Psilocybin is different dudes, its the only "treatment" I would recommend to someone who genuinely wants to get better. There is no addiction, withdrawal, or negative side effects. It's just pure healing., far more effective than any anti-depressant. You can thank me later,
I took antidepressants for 8-9 months, it helped me, and i eventually healed as time went by. Im glad to have survive depression and saved from the attempt of suicide. Here's a smiley face for anyone reading this >> •ᴗ•
Some depression is situational...death of someone close to you, loss of job, physical health. It will usually go away on its own or with medical/counseling help. Some depression, like mine, needs constant care...in my case, medication. I'm fortunate in that after years of trying, I have found one that works with minimal side effects. Every individual needs to find what works for them, but unfortunately, many don't try or are unable to. It's not an easy life.
My grandpa had depression and he committed suicide, I miss him so much. He did treatment and we thought he was improving, this illness is heartbreaking.
Suicide is self murder........ everything belongs to almighty God Allah...... So it is haram to commit suicide.....closeness to God makes you peace full
Alcohol and cigarettes addiction actually destroyed my life. I could remember several years ago after divorce with my wife which brought me into my disastrous journey on Alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here. and mushrooms are one of the most amazing things on this planet i wish people would all realize. they could solve a lot of problems, more than just mental treatments, environmental clean up; the possibilities are endless with fungus.
Can you help me with the reliable source. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Netherland. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them
YES very sure of Dr.Burkeshroom. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today
100% agree I used to have Psychosis and paranoid thoughts like "people thinking about me talking about me etc. Very odd behavior after getting off Adderall from 7-16. Antidepressants at 18-29. 31 now. I took way too much, but took about 20g of Gold caps (Psilocybin containing mushroom) I analyzed my entire life. The emotions that came out helped me understand behavior etc more. Wont ever need to do it again because I'm happy and contempt forever, but I wish more people did this to alter their perception of reality. Would help with healing much trauma
I just want to point out how psychiatry always says something like: we have effective treatments for schizophrenia and serious mental illnesses, meanwhile, they don't even come close to understanding how they work; and you just need to get out and see the number of homeless in the streets; I mean they say we can treat it, while you just have to look at those patients and see that they are so-far from controlling the disease.
I’ve been taking medication and seeing psychiatrists and/or psychologists for over a decade. Trialing through different meds can be extremely difficult, I’ve had some rough days to say the least. My advice to anyone dealing with similar issues would be to never give up. The sun will rise on the perceived eternal darkness you are going through. Much love ❤️.
Well said, sometimes you need a bit of help, i was on them for 7 years. Made a lot of lasting changes in that time and learned to love and respect myself above all else. Now off the meds since a year and even though life still throws difficulties at me at times its much easier to deal with them
@@Zwerlijn That is really inspiring to hear, you have done so much to make your life better and i think you are now living better than that before 7 years ago, there is no shame for knowing that life could be better until you see the difference after you heal your mental diseases. Thanks for sharing! I am very proud of you.
I am proud of you too. There is no one size fits all. I have seen a lot of suicide. I have seen a lot of mental anguish and illness. I, myself, will always try to improve myself when "I am AWARE" that something could be better. Its not easy, but I want to live and be creative, so I embrace struggles.
It's not just psychotherapy and antidepressants, there are 3 methods for combatting depression and any doctor that doesn't explore the 3rd option is falling short. Lifestyle is the 3rd factor. If you're working 80 hours a week, living paycheck to paycheck, etc, you can't be happy. Some of this is beyond our control but you can't expect results if you give someone medication and therapy when they're in an impossible life situation.
Lied to myself for 15 years about depression. Even made specific doc visits for it and lied to them, leaving empty handed. Finally openly expressed my emotions and got on antidepressants and it was the single best decision I’d ever made. Literally life saving. I call it the logic pill. Life is wildly better three years later heavily thanks to starting them.
It was the opposite for me. I was having depression, but antidepressants destroyed me. I can't feel emotions and every aspect in my life is ruined. I suspect neurotoxicity. It's affecting thousands of people. I'm glad they helped you, but they can come with life ending consequences. There are alternativee cures for depression, but there's no cure for this condition.
Yeah the thing i find so difficult since i am on anti depressants is trying to explain what it is like and people tell me just do it anyways. Like thanks that helped so much.
it's my first time taking antidepressants and i've never felt this happy (?) in years !! i literally was so shocked when i realized why bad thoughts were being suppressed / weren't being processed further, i remembered i took an antidepressant earlier. it's still weeeeird. i'm also a chemistry major but i really stopped studying it a few days ago because i was so unmotivated and probably lost passion. but i slightly got motivated seeing the chemical compounds in this video. perhaps i wanna make people feel what i felt and help them too
Hello! It’s been 3 months since your comment was uploaded. Has everything been okay regarding the consumption of AD? I want to get on them but I’m worried it’ll make it worse, doing my research still. Hope all is well along w your passions and drives!
Yea it makes you smarter also and make you realize things you never did before. It’s a different perspective the way you see things. When you’re happier, you function better.
@@NotAnti2 hi! in my case, there have been no problems so far, really only benefits from the medication. i still take them everyday but my dose was halved recently. but of course we probably have drastically different cases and our response to the medicine would also be different. again, i don't think and feel i experienced negative effects from the medicine. while antidepressant dependence could be a concern, i personally haven't faced the problem, but i also think i really wouldn't as long as i abide by my psychiatrist's instructions. what i learned, however, is that antipdepressants really are only a part of "getting better." factors like lifestyle, mentality, and your surrounding environment are just as important. with that, i just wanna emphasize that antidepressants did help me, but i could still not improve when i still have problems with those other factors. what i do suggest is for you to visit a health professional and when you've received the proper medications and encounter any problems with it, you just have to tell them and they will make necessary adjustments. in my case, all visits had been a share of responses to the medication and adjustments in return.
Great video! I'm always annoyed when people say that depression is "just an imbalance of chemicals in the brain" when it's much, MUCH more complicated than that.
A personal example: what if the side effects of the antidepressants given to treat your depression create new problems in your life, which thus fuel your depression?
As a victim of the above mentioned I can truly say that I would have taken my life years ago if it was not for therapy and medication. Do not be afraid to ask for help. A life with untreated depression is no life at all.
I am going to get on medication due to this, I am suffering every day now with physical symptoms manifesting. My family thinks I’m dramatic but I have had enough
@@Connorscarlos How are you feeling now? I tried therapy but that didn't really work. I'm think of taking medicine since I find myself getting closer to actually suicide.
@@tonyd.u.y7262 have you considered that your depression is caused by you life choises? Like if you change your life you wouldn't be depressed? Like you don't have the thing that drives you in your life. Ones i found that i have never felt better. So my advice for you stop thinking negatively go for runs, start working out (strong body equals strong mind), start new hobby, listen motivation speeches, get quality sleep, eat healthy and reduce time on phone.
I think a lot of people take them and expect to just feel better which doesn't happen. They just make your mood more stable so you can actually work on the issues that are making you depressed or anxious without feeling crippled by panic and stress.
True, like depression is always the symptom of something. People trust too much for pills to fix everything but at the end you are the only one who can fix your own mind.
4:11 - 4:28 this seems like quite an easy riddle to solve. Serotonin deficiency doesn't cause depression, the situation/pressure/life in which one finds itself in does, but serotonin acts as an artificial "glass half full" feeling that makes a person have the will to live and eventually face their issues
What I got from this is that we are pretty advanced in treating the symptoms. But I've rarely seen someone talk about curing this, nevertheless, preventing it in the first place.
@@binita4672 Having grandparents who have undergone trauma increases susceptibility to depression in the grandchildren. Not practical advice, of course. 😉
Mood disorders are hard to regulate. It’s not something you just cure. I would say we aren’t that advanced. Unfortunately like he said lots of people don’t respond to medicines, but there is still a lot of doctors who just want to throw medicine at the problem and not address other issues that could contribute. (Socioeconomic status, level of support groups, behavioral, nutrition, other disorders, etc.) I was on prozac as a teen for many years. It was seen as a catch all at the time. Now I see a psychiatrist and take different meds that are a little more helpful for me. But let me tell you there is SOOO much that contributes to depression and anxiety. (Vitamin D, anemia, thyroid issues, people around you, exercise, thought process, trauma, other mental disorders like ADHD, anorexia etc,) A lot of times it is a side effect of something else going on. 🤷🏼♀️ Mood is hard to quantify. So it’s also harder to study. Harder to treat. Not everyone experiences depression the same way. There isn’t an easy way to “cure” depression. It’s mostly about improving your level of daily functioning.
This makes me feel better, I've been on antidepressants since age 14, and now at age 22 I'm looking to make steps to come off them! It's nice to hear that there's hope that I won't need them again
@Warped Sounds TW suicide and self harm. I mean I was suicidal so I'm not sure what the doctor could have done - he sent me to counselling but the NHS provisions aren't great and so I fell through the cracks unfortunately. I came off them for a short time at the start of university but my self harm tendancies came back and so I requested to be put back on them. I'm in a much better place now than I was back then though. I don't know if I appreciate you saying it's a phase, I have good days and bad, and I expect that will continue through my lifetime, but hopefully I'm more well-equipped to deal with it. Hope this all makes sense!
i feel like few years later or maybe when our generation will be old there will be more informations and maybe ad will be seen as damaging like it happened many times before with cigarettes, alcohol during pregnancy or so on when we were not aware about bad effects at all
As someone who's been taking fluoxetine for about 2 months now, i really appreciate this kind of video! i love understanding more about stuff like this...
@@Arya-db3yd In your comment, it is said that you have been taking Prozac for 2 months. In your comment, it is said that you have been taking Prozac for 2 months... So I say, share with me? I also started taking Prozac.
I struggle with depression amongst other things but since I had bad experiences with doctors it's becoming harder to trust them and their prescriptions, thank you for this video, it will definitely help me.
Jumped onto this video very quickly. Not only do I work in medicine and have a good understanding of depression and SSRIs, I too suffer from depression and went through trial and error of trying many kinds of medications. I hope that in the near future, we can have a better understanding of it's causes, functions, and treatments as well as eliminate the stigma behind it. Thank you TED-Ed for spreading awareness through your massive following.
Crispin, If depression affects physical health like nausea, upset stomach etc medication of a low dosage is needed but under guidance. Detox your mind. Reduce negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. Deep inhalation-exhalation is not needed. Anytime of the day or night before sleep sit or lie down and observe your breath. Be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor
Psilocybin DMT, mushrooms and psychedelics, as a whole, have shown substantial promise as beneficial agents that can truly aid individuals grappling with mental health difficulties.
I totally agree! DMT, Psilocybin mushrooms and psychedelics in general have shown great potential in helping people with mental health issues. It's truly remarkable how effective they can be in treating depression and anxiety
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Italy. Really need!
Well, I’ve been using antidepressants for some time now and I can say that this particular video has undeniably shed more light about comprehending my actual condition.
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Alexander, Detox the mind. Reduce negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. Deep inhalation-exhalation is not needed. Anytime of the day or night before sleep sit or lie down and observe your breath. Top priority is to be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor
I just switched school and felt (still do a bit) depressed. I found working out to really help with it. It gives you a better body which feels nice, but you also feel great leaving the gym. Knowing that you put effort into improving your life feels good.
Out of the 7 I tried, they don’t work for me & instead make me a walking NPC with no genuine raw emotion. Also, some of them (such as Zoloft) lower your risk assessment drastically which can produce disastrous results in certain individuals (James Holmes). Speaking for myself personally as someone with depression induced by generalized anxiety disorder & PTSD: I am not a fan. Working out, socializing with others, a stronger sleeping schedule, a productive day, etc. benefit me much more. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk El fin
Its hard for people who never experienced depression to understand it, that doesnt mean they are bad people, it just means that they dont understand it. You cant be mad at a man not being to understand extend of pain women go through during birth giving. The common point needing to be delivered is that its an actual illness that has nothing to do with events one may be experiencing.
Parents should be totally aware of mental illness beforehand, since they introduce their children to all suffering by giving birth and play a big role in their development stages
@Chilapa That sounds like a character flaw more than anything else. Being loved and loving in return isn't something that should make you extatic 24/7. I'd say you either lack appreciation/gratitude for the people you already have in your life, or you just don't really like them that much. I'd suggest reflecting on your own thoughts and feelings before jumping on the antidepressant train.
Do these pills make you feel "Sedated" in any way? because i have considered antidepressants. But i am afraid that I won't be able to learn things as easy or concentrate as long as before.
I suffered the borderline disorder for over 23 years, with so much anxiety not until I came across psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment actually saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Germany. Really need
But it’s true what they’ve said - it doesn’t help everyone. Fluoxetine did nothing to help me with my depression. But helps to get absolutely hammered when you mix it with alcohol. And then you are becoming even more depressed. Changing my life, turning to God, doing good things for others - that is what really helped me.
In my experience antidepressants made me feel nothing at all, they made me somewhat numb. Although I wasn’t in a state of sadness and having to deal with anxiety every day, it also stopped any excitement or happiness overall. I’m not on them anymore but they did help me overcome lots of things and I did see overall improvements
Yes they depress some brain functions and numb the emotions, good and bad. Overall not good at all except for a very brief time.Even then placebos are as effective, and love, support,care, financial help friends and relatives can do much more without side effects.
Hi Natalia. Glad it helped you. May I know which antidepressant did you take and for how long? I am apprehensive about it’s side effects. It seems like it can create more problems than the benefit.
I am diagnosed with dysthymia since January 2019. I have been on medication with escitalopram and clozapine. This was a hard time. I just lost my job then searching for a new one. My health still wasn't stable from the past traumas I had four years ago. Depression has always been with me in the silence of my heart. Now it's 2021. Still on meds... and am hoping the clouds in my mind will clear out soon.
So far Prozac has given me a fresh breath of life after so many years in the deepest darkest pits of depression. I would go over and over and over with myself trying and trying to find ways to break out of that abyss but nothing every seemed to remove the root cause. After years, I finally feel like a normal functioning human which blows my MIND. I never expected it to have such an immensely profound impact on my mental state or health, it was honestly incredibly stigmatized from my initial standpoint.
I was on Sertraline and Fluoxetine therapies to treat depression but none of them helped me recover. On the other hand, I had severe side effects such as weight gain, headaches, insomnia and nearly developing diabetes. Therefore, it was not worthy taking them. Unfortunately, depression is more complex and just antidepressants aren’t the answer to the problem. If a patient suffers from unresolved trauma, medicine won’t really help. That’s why talking therapy with a psychologist is mandatory.
Sadly, the psychiatrist I went to has zero compassion for her patient and uses non-therapeutic communication approach. She does not even pay attention to what I am saying, just asking me sypmtoms from her checklist and prescribed medications. She was in a hurry maybe to be able to take in more patients. My intial session with her took only maybe less than 15 mins.
It is easier to say 'My tooth is aching' than to say 'My heart is broken." It has been 20 minutes and I am still thinking about this line. 😌 so perfect
My childhood best friend I haven't seen in a while has depression now and she's in a psychological clinic... She's only 14. I found out last week when I visited her again. It's so heartbreaking to see the joyful smile vanishing from someone's face... She already told me a while back that she wasn't doing all that well and plans on going to therapy, I comforted her and reassured her that therapy will help and everything is gonna be Allright! But I didn't think it was this bad anyway... I feel guilty for not staying in touch. I'm so worried
Research shows that psilocybin mushrooms have promising results for mental health support, particularly in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety and PTSD.
Prozac is a miracle pill, I was constantly panicking and scared whenever I was alone; but when I started Prozac I suddenly was able to live to my true potential.
I wish they also talked about the other classes of antidepressants, like SNRIs and atypical antidepressants- the ones I am on. Still, very informative and awesome!
I'm glad to learn more about this. I've been stuggling with depression (undiagnosed, just how I would describe it) for the past eleven years and lately all I could thing of is suicide, so I'm going to start therapy next month and I have first appointment to psychiatrist at the end of this month. At this point, I'd give anything for an option to feel joy again. I hope combination of therapy and drugs might work for me. I'm losing hope, but we'll see.
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This is the first time I haven't learned a lot I didn't already know from a TED video. It just made me really grateful I have great people like family and doctors around to help educate me, and not everyone gets that :)
I'm on an ongoing psychiatric / psychological treatment for burnout. The anti anxiety medication I have also happen to be anti depressive. Around two weeks ago I tried to end my life - I had no prior suicidal thoughts in my life and I think this was solely a result from the medication. I took the decision to stop taking these medicines without consulting my psychiatrist / psychologist a day after because I was afraid of it. It was the worst decision in my life... I started to have suicidal thoughts everyday, I felt like I was drunk most of the time, rashes on my abdomen appeared and I simply couldn't sleep. The doctors then said that I should take the medicine as soon as possible and then I did... I'm on a license of 15 days from my job and I'm gradually getting better. The suicidal thoughts stopped and the rashes are gone. It's honestly terrifying how a medication that affects your brain can affect your body and your life.
Is this really true? I’m on anti depressants and after 2 or 3 days of forgetting to take the medication I have a strong urge of suicide and random impulsive behavior
@@ploofish82 it is true. It is why they say on the packet to consult your doctor before taking stopping antidepressants. You should always slowly lower your dose if you are going to stop because stopping all at once will cause a worse reaction than you were experiencing beforehand. It can be very dangerous. I start getting really sick and suicidal two two three days after forgetting mine. I have an alarm set every day to take them at the same time because even if I take it a couple hours later I still feel a little bit sick after a while. Always consult your doctor when stopping medication or increasing your dose.
@@ploofish82 unfortunately, it is true. My psychiatrist always advise me to not stop the medication abruptly. You'll have to try to keep a routine. Everyone's different so you'll have to try whatever suits you best. This is what I did: I've created an alarm on my phone to take them. I always bring them with me if I go somewhere just in case I'm not at home in time. Also, if I forget to take them for some reason I take them as soon as possible.
I have PMDD. The fact you explain depression as a chemical imbalance just blew my mind! The drop in hormones right before menstruation makes a lot of sense it could inadvertent cause a chemical imbalance. I hope we find out more about this disease in my lifetime
There is actually a really plausible theory explaining why antidepressants work, especially SSRI. Higher levels of serotonin are linked with increase in hippocampic cortisol receptors. When cortisol molecules bind to these receptors, an inhibition of CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone) occurs. That inhibition of CRH is then at the source of lower cortisol levels, meaning a reduction of stress in an individual.
I am prescribed with a drug for my anxiety (high cortisol levels) since I am 15 It sucks not to know what you are taking, yet it feels so good although it gives ocasional headaches Thank you for the video
I love the graphics style in this animation. Also, thanks for this informative video. More than 15 years with depression, I'm on meds, and I've had a long therapy, both very helpful, but it still affects my life, and I still try to learn more about it.
🙏Antidepressants are not stimulants or tranquilizers and do not make you "high" Antidepressants are not the same as antipsychotic medications. Antidepressants have a balancing effect on the neurotransmitters in the brain.👍
Anti-depressants worked so well for me. It made me feel like myself again. But my family can't afford them, so I just try to function like a normal person.
Thanks for the video, I humbly recommend to read about a new paper public this year in Europe about the “true” effects of anti depressives directed by Plinio Cassaroto and Eero Castrén. This paper is changing “the rules of the game” about the understanding of how this medication works in our system and the importance of the therapy as the key point that makes the difference between success or making a depression even harder.
The amount of relief I had when I heard the word chemical imbalance. All this time I had been blaming myself. Listening to people saying it's my fault that I am weak or that I don't try to be happy. Or that it's cause intentionally be sad to grab attention. It's been suffocating me. But the idea that all along it might have not been entirely my fault. That all my attempts and trying to be better to act happier or just suppress my depression wasn't for nothing. I am real. My depression is real. And it's treatable. I feel better.
I have been depressed for most of my life as my depression is resistant to medicine and therapy. I am now beginning a new type of treatment, transcranial magnetic stimulation, which, with the use of electromagnets it induces a current in the brain that has proven itself to be helpful for many people like me. It would be very cool to have a video about TMS from you guys.
Juan --Detox your mind by doing the following daily. Reduce negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. Deep inhalation-exhalation is not needed. Anytime of the day or night before sleep sit or lie down and observe your breath. Be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor
@@philip6502 A Reminder----Nothing comes easy in life. The whole world has suffered and is battling the pandemic. Develop your mental muscles. 15 years back I healed myself in 1 year. Read more about positive effects of breathing on the mind and brain on google. Since many years I have made it a habit to observe my breath sensations even during my normal activities and I am feeling relaxed and healthy. Anywhere-anytime it can be done. The best part is nobody comes to know that you are doing the breath observing practice as there is no deep breathing or sound. Read my msg and do the practice regularly. Best wishes. Sr. Counsellor.
@@WitchOnABroomstick I have already received many positive replies. Read more about positive effects of breathing on the brain and mind on google. . "Neurons that fire together wire together." Since many years I have made it a habit to observe my breath sensations even during my normal activities and I am feeling relaxed and healthy. Anywhere-anytime it can be done. The best part is nobody comes to know that you are doing the breath observing practice as there is no deep breathing or sound. . Read my msg and do the practice regularly. Best wishes. Sr. Counsellor.
I thought this video was going to explain why on antidepressants some ppl including myself feel dull. It’ll take away the sadness but to me it seems to take away my other emotions too.
I actually take Prozac! It's more for anxiety than depression though. I remember first going on it about 5 years ago and the difference was night and day. Cool to hear the history behind it!
I have been taking antidepressants for a long time. And I've improved, I know. But it's like roller coaster, sometimes I'm good and sometimes I just want to disappear. Often my therapists thinks that I'm fine and I don't need the medication anymore and they cut it, but then it gets worse and I've to restart the medication again. I'm thankful for the antidepressants, because without them I honestly couldn't have done it myself.
Not to sound negative, but consider that you might need the meds forever, as some things just don't change. I say this as an older guy, with an average, nice upbringing, has dealt with depression since childhood for no obvious reasons at all.
I took prozac for 5 years and it made me more calm, but also gave me headaches 5-6 times a week that wouldn't go away and made me sleepy all the time, so in the end I was more depressed because I couldn't function like a normal person. If you have similar problems with prozac, what helped me was psycotherapy, doing sports and doing some meditation every now and then. However, I'm talking only about depression and anxiety problems, so if you have something else talk to a doctor to get better help.
Fluoxetine is the reason I’m still alive. It’s hugely hereditary going back at least 3 generations on both sides of my family. Multiple suicides. Thanks Prozac!!
still remember the first few days on lexapro where I started with (and still have) a 10 milli dose and felt almost high in the mornings bc I felt "light" and "airy" and that I felt generally neutral and my mood wasn't really negative at all. Weird to think my brain had to get used to feeling like how its supposed to, same with me. I didn't know that it was possible to feel so good for so long, that I wanted to wake up in the mornings, that I wanted to do things I liked again, that I was able to believe in my own capabilities. It was weird
I've been taking SSRIs for over a month and they work. I live in a toxic household so I don't have the support I need. My meds stabilize my mood. I can't feel the extreme of any emotion. I am an artist so my imagination has also decreased. I haven't had a mental breakdown or the shooting chest pains(anxiety) since. This is not something I'd do long term but until I can get out of here, these are a lifesaver.
i love learning about random stuff so i can tell my parents about random things in the middle of a conversation
It increases the levels of serotonin and dopamine on there brains so if you ask them something it's more likely they will give you what you want
Same
I like learning random stuff but I don't like learning math
@@gabrielsalles8403 confusion? i dont tell them stuff to get what i want its just telling them random stuff i learn on UA-cam
@@VLJ23 jk, I was just quiting my biology teacher, it's his excuse to teach us some random and unnecessary stuff
@@gabrielsalles8403 ok
Treating my anxiety disorder and depression has improved my life so much... I can never stress it enough. Get help people. It's not your fault. Don't feel guilty. It's an illness like any other.
@@oryuji2610 going to therapy is a good idea :)
@@oryuji2610 what is the thing that makes you scared of going to therapy?
Thank you, watching this video now so I can figure out what’s wrong with me. Been in therapy for a month, I think it’s time
i went to a psychiatrist a few days ago and started taking two antidepressants. now i am scared that maybe i dont have depression and i fooled myself and the psychiatrist. maybe i just couldnt handle the sadness everyone feels and i am making a big deal out of it.
@@deniz8265 hey hey hey, stop that. If you feel sad for no reason and it lasts a long time, you're depressed. And a psychiatrist wouldn't just prescribe an antidepressant if you weren't really sick
Was in therapy for three years and have been taking antidepressants for about nine months since experiencing a breakdown early this year. If you're reading this and feel like you need medication, please talk to your doctor about it. It's made my life liveable again.
Mind is tricky isn't it? Have you considered that maybe the pills didn't work on you, maybe you just thought they did? The feeling what you have when you know that things will get better is powerful thing.
@@MrGG-xc6sg nope. Look at the placebo trials. These are not mind over matter. They work, don’t know how but they work.
You need jesus
Nah I'm good for another year might go to one when I'm old enough to go alone
@@Duffy568 did you not just watch a video on how they work
The art is so perfect, you can really see the sadness in the clients' faces. This is the reason I only watch Ted Eds animation. Thank you Ted-Ed
I kind of think it missed the mark because depression is had by so many beaming and smiling people. Everyone gaslighted me when I said I was depressed because I “looked happy”.
@@bryce7889 Wow, I am so sorry, there are so many different ways people deal with depression, and not every person is the same. I really like the animation because it is simple, but you're totally right.
Well, you can also watch kurzgesagt it is good too
@@Yokasyan Really? Thank you for telling me, I love the birds.
@Repent!. No thank you
Thank you for featuring mental health-related videos.
Ted ed hearted this comment
So must reply
And for being so nuanced.
@@toastycookies4703 sir why must you assume their indian
ted ed finally figuring out us kids will only watch this stuff if its less than 5 minutes long
A Calming Video On the Theory of Moving Emotions. Something as complex as you. You ua-cam.com/video/-uexjy4sWu4/v-deo.html"
I have just started my treatment and I can honestly say it's mind-blowing! I have been in therapy before but never had these results. For me, the most surprising part is not necessarily feeling good but the willingness to take risks, take decisions and make changes. Before this, I used to look around me and feel somehow trapped, like there was nothing I could do to change my situation, whereas not it seems as though my brain can find solutions.
That's it! When you think you are trapped you are just reinforcing the feeling/idea of being trapped.
You need to think that anything is possible if you just put your mind in to it. Ones you got that you think that depression isn't real you put these walls over your mind that protect you from depression.
What are the pills called?
@@MrGG-xc6sgyou’re weird
@@MrGG-xc6sg You sound like your relatives trying to explain to you that depression is a government brainwashing hoax.
Chemistry can be really complex and sometimes really scary. Much respect to those people who dedicate their lives doing scientific research so we can live a better life, at the end of the day they're the real life heroes.
they are criminals
@@vincentschmitt392 and how are they criminals?
@@ishaanbhanushali3665 for instance by publishing fake results regarding the safety of some drugs. This is quite common.
Even then, sometimes people get bad enough where they do end wanting to kill themselves. Although it isn’t correct, it’s what happens to some people. U can’t rlly argue abt it bc all ppl have free will
I meant to reply to the comment below sry. My apolgies
"It is easier to say 'My tooth is aching' than to say 'My heart is broken.'"
Tell that to the dentist I haven't visited in 8 years.
my dad hasn’t been to the dentiste in well over 5 years 😭🤟
@@blueorangeade3357 My father hasn't visited the dentist for over 10 years..
@Ken Henderson what does that have to with anything
@@murdersuicide hes a scammer
i havent been since i was 7 because i started getting severely depressed from bullying n im now 15 and i Still have not seen the dentist to
I suffered severe depression 20 years ago as a teenage. Got diagnosed with ADHD. Spent my whole life fighting ADHD. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them
YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
From my experience it really works excellently! It doesnt even need to be a full hit. With potent shrooms 2-3 small ones will still make a clear difference. It will be a few hour cosy rumbling moment around rest time, but afterwards its just calm and you feel amazing and gain your freedom. Psilocybin is different dudes, its the only "treatment" I would recommend to someone who genuinely wants to get better. There is no addiction, withdrawal, or negative side effects. It's just pure healing., far more effective than any anti-depressant. You can thank me later,
Does he ship?
I took antidepressants for 8-9 months, it helped me, and i eventually healed as time went by. Im glad to have survive depression and saved from the attempt of suicide. Here's a smiley face for anyone reading this >> •ᴗ•
Some depression is situational...death of someone close to you, loss of job, physical health. It will usually go away on its own or with medical/counseling help.
Some depression, like mine, needs constant care...in my case, medication. I'm fortunate in that after years of trying, I have found one that works with minimal side effects.
Every individual needs to find what works for them, but unfortunately, many don't try or are unable to. It's not an easy life.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I pray I can say this too one day
why do these depressed people comment have to be so sussy 💀
@@thunderedsun203 it’s not sussy, if you were depressed you’d understand
@@philip6502 hello philip i wanna talk to you
My grandpa had depression and he committed suicide, I miss him so much. He did treatment and we thought he was improving, this illness is heartbreaking.
I’m so sorry to hear that, may your grandpa Rest In Peace ❤️
Im so sorry to hear that. I hope you get better soon
Suicide is self murder........ everything belongs to almighty God Allah...... So it is haram to commit suicide.....closeness to God makes you peace full
@@sarfarazahmad1760 yo7 shouldn’t say that because not everyone believes that stuff
@@sarfarazahmad1760 your welcome
Alcohol and cigarettes addiction actually destroyed my life. I could remember several years ago after divorce with my wife which brought me into my disastrous journey on Alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until a friend recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here. and mushrooms are one of the most amazing things on this planet i wish people would all realize. they could solve a lot of problems, more than just mental treatments, environmental clean up; the possibilities are endless with fungus.
Can you help me with the reliable source. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Netherland. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them
YES very sure of Dr.Burkeshroom. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today
100% agree I used to have Psychosis and paranoid thoughts like "people thinking about me talking about me etc. Very odd behavior after getting off Adderall from 7-16. Antidepressants at 18-29. 31 now. I took way too much, but took about 20g of Gold caps (Psilocybin containing mushroom) I analyzed my entire life. The emotions that came out helped me understand behavior etc more. Wont ever need to do it again because I'm happy and contempt forever, but I wish more people did this to alter their perception of reality. Would help with healing much trauma
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
Here's to all of us who take antidepressants to function normally and survive!
You are not alone. You are all cherished and loved. ❤
Thanks
Thank you.
Used to take them for awhile. Im glad i dont need to depend on them for the time being now. But u all are awesome!
i take citlopram
Thank you! You’re not alone too ❤️
Together we all will reach our goals I hope so!
4:25 simply put
"Correlation doesn't imply causation"
- Demon of Reason
- D. Hume
😮😍👍
Not simply put though.hard words
I just want to point out how psychiatry always says something like: we have effective treatments for schizophrenia and serious mental illnesses, meanwhile, they don't even come close to understanding how they work; and you just need to get out and see the number of homeless in the streets; I mean they say we can treat it, while you just have to look at those patients and see that they are so-far from controlling the disease.
correlation does imply causation;correlation does not equal causation.
I’ve been taking medication and seeing psychiatrists and/or psychologists for over a decade. Trialing through different meds can be extremely difficult, I’ve had some rough days to say the least. My advice to anyone dealing with similar issues would be to never give up. The sun will rise on the perceived eternal darkness you are going through. Much love ❤️.
Antidepressants are bad they disabled me
This isn't related to the topic but I like how everyone looks like they have a bird for a head.
oyasumi punpun
Never watch this video before taking pills. 🔥
@@kwdmawdmwoa5668 Exactly what i thought
Reminds me of Goodnight PunPun
@@hahalord7294 yeah i just finished it and i feel so empty inside now
I am on antidepressants and i am proud that i have face the reality and went to fix my life, please don’t be ashamed when you need help ♥️
Same . finally took the step towards medication after suffering for 8 months
Well said, sometimes you need a bit of help, i was on them for 7 years. Made a lot of lasting changes in that time and learned to love and respect myself above all else. Now off the meds since a year and even though life still throws difficulties at me at times its much easier to deal with them
@@kaynatnasar1564 I am very proud of you to take that step to live a better life now.
@@Zwerlijn That is really inspiring to hear, you have done so much to make your life better and i think you are now living better than that before 7 years ago, there is no shame for knowing that life could be better until you see the difference after you heal your mental diseases. Thanks for sharing! I am very proud of you.
I am proud of you too. There is no one size fits all. I have seen a lot of suicide. I have seen a lot of mental anguish and illness. I, myself, will always try to improve myself when "I am AWARE" that something could be better. Its not easy, but I want to live and be creative, so I embrace struggles.
It's not just psychotherapy and antidepressants, there are 3 methods for combatting depression and any doctor that doesn't explore the 3rd option is falling short. Lifestyle is the 3rd factor. If you're working 80 hours a week, living paycheck to paycheck, etc, you can't be happy. Some of this is beyond our control but you can't expect results if you give someone medication and therapy when they're in an impossible life situation.
Blame capitalism then you Become marxist
Lied to myself for 15 years about depression. Even made specific doc visits for it and lied to them, leaving empty handed. Finally openly expressed my emotions and got on antidepressants and it was the single best decision I’d ever made. Literally life saving. I call it the logic pill. Life is wildly better three years later heavily thanks to starting them.
Why did you lie about your depression?
@@tabularasa9576 its embarrassing to receive sympathy or pity for some people its why i lied about self harm as well.
It was the opposite for me. I was having depression, but antidepressants destroyed me. I can't feel emotions and every aspect in my life is ruined. I suspect neurotoxicity. It's affecting thousands of people.
I'm glad they helped you, but they can come with life ending consequences. There are alternativee cures for depression, but there's no cure for this condition.
Yeah the thing i find so difficult since i am on anti depressants is trying to explain what it is like and people tell me just do it anyways. Like thanks that helped so much.
it's my first time taking antidepressants and i've never felt this happy (?) in years !! i literally was so shocked when i realized why bad thoughts were being suppressed / weren't being processed further, i remembered i took an antidepressant earlier. it's still weeeeird.
i'm also a chemistry major but i really stopped studying it a few days ago because i was so unmotivated and probably lost passion. but i slightly got motivated seeing the chemical compounds in this video. perhaps i wanna make people feel what i felt and help them too
Hello! It’s been 3 months since your comment was uploaded. Has everything been okay regarding the consumption of AD? I want to get on them but I’m worried it’ll make it worse, doing my research still. Hope all is well along w your passions and drives!
how long did it take for it to work for you?
Yea it makes you smarter also and make you realize things you never did before. It’s a different perspective the way you see things. When you’re happier, you function better.
I don’t take a dose everyday just whenever I’m in a bad mood
@@NotAnti2 hi! in my case, there have been no problems so far, really only benefits from the medication. i still take them everyday but my dose was halved recently. but of course we probably have drastically different cases and our response to the medicine would also be different. again, i don't think and feel i experienced negative effects from the medicine. while antidepressant dependence could be a concern, i personally haven't faced the problem, but i also think i really wouldn't as long as i abide by my psychiatrist's instructions. what i learned, however, is that antipdepressants really are only a part of "getting better." factors like lifestyle, mentality, and your surrounding environment are just as important. with that, i just wanna emphasize that antidepressants did help me, but i could still not improve when i still have problems with those other factors. what i do suggest is for you to visit a health professional and when you've received the proper medications and encounter any problems with it, you just have to tell them and they will make necessary adjustments. in my case, all visits had been a share of responses to the medication and adjustments in return.
They saved my life. They took away my depression and I felt healthy, alive, sober, normal again. I couldnt believe it. Thank you doctors
Great video! I'm always annoyed when people say that depression is "just an imbalance of chemicals in the brain" when it's much, MUCH more complicated than that.
A personal example: what if the side effects of the antidepressants given to treat your depression create new problems in your life, which thus fuel your depression?
To be fair, sadly that sort of thinking is the lesser of 2 evils at times...
Can you enlighten me? As that is pretty much what I think.
@@raph2550 Then you tell your doctor to prescribe a different script. What works for one may not work for you :-) Peace
@@jimiplayscobo5877 Yeah, sure, but that may take a long time =/
I haven’t even finished the video but the animation is so good...
You haven't finished the video because you wanted to post the comment.
And so is the background music
I dont know why but it reminds me to Pathology 2
Bro the monolith casting spiraling shadow on “we still have a ways to go” with “understanding” at the middle 🤯 Animation artistry 🤩
As a victim of the above mentioned I can truly say that I would have taken my life years ago if it was not for therapy and medication. Do not be afraid to ask for help. A life with untreated depression is no life at all.
Ah so I have no life
*Great*
I am going to get on medication due to this, I am suffering every day now with physical symptoms manifesting. My family thinks I’m dramatic but I have had enough
@@Connorscarlos How are you feeling now? I tried therapy but that didn't really work. I'm think of taking medicine since I find myself getting closer to actually suicide.
@@tonyd.u.y7262 have you considered that your depression is caused by you life choises? Like if you change your life you wouldn't be depressed?
Like you don't have the thing that drives you in your life. Ones i found that i have never felt better.
So my advice for you stop thinking negatively go for runs, start working out (strong body equals strong mind), start new hobby, listen motivation speeches, get quality sleep, eat healthy and reduce time on phone.
@@MrGG-xc6sg i agree 100%, life choices were very important for me
You can dance or you can cry but still the sun will shine on you 🌻 all love to the fighters out there, you know who you are
Thank uuu❤️
I've struggled with depression for many years and had enough of anti-depressants and ready to try something different .
`have you tried microdosing pills?
@@patriciawalker851 `Can mushrooms/microdosing caps help for depression ??
@@richardwalker8575 Yes
@@richardwalker8575 Helped me alot
@@richardwalker8575 \Willliamsmyco1/
I think a lot of people take them and expect to just feel better which doesn't happen. They just make your mood more stable so you can actually work on the issues that are making you depressed or anxious without feeling crippled by panic and stress.
True, like depression is always the symptom of something. People trust too much for pills to fix everything but at the end you are the only one who can fix your own mind.
@@MrGG-xc6sg definitely agree, i dont believe in the power of these pills. Something artificial wont help me, I prefer nature.
Ted Ed is my antidepressant because whenever they show up I’m happy
:o
That was smooth-
You are saying this for likes aren't you
Yes, i need TedEd videos in order to get out of bed in the morning too
Depression isn't not being happy.
4:11 - 4:28 this seems like quite an easy riddle to solve. Serotonin deficiency doesn't cause depression, the situation/pressure/life in which one finds itself in does, but serotonin acts as an artificial "glass half full" feeling that makes a person have the will to live and eventually face their issues
I liked how the pup was giving instructions to the scientists to prepare drugs for depression.
Haha, love this comment!
Who better to create anti depressants than one of the most anti depressing animals.
So that's what the dog was doing.
@@heckerjr.7982 no
@@Tree_Lord love this haha
What I got from this is that we are pretty advanced in treating the symptoms. But I've rarely seen someone talk about curing this, nevertheless, preventing it in the first place.
Eliminate childhood poverty and abuse, eliminate sexism and racism, and in some cases choose different ancestors.
@@ohioskane363 wtf do u mean by change ancestors
@@binita4672 just change your great grandparents, how else?
@@binita4672 Having grandparents who have undergone trauma increases susceptibility to depression in the grandchildren. Not practical advice, of course. 😉
Mood disorders are hard to regulate. It’s not something you just cure. I would say we aren’t that advanced. Unfortunately like he said lots of people don’t respond to medicines, but there is still a lot of doctors who just want to throw medicine at the problem and not address other issues that could contribute. (Socioeconomic status, level of support groups, behavioral, nutrition, other disorders, etc.) I was on prozac as a teen for many years.
It was seen as a catch all at the time.
Now I see a psychiatrist and take different meds that are a little more helpful for me. But let me tell you there is SOOO much that contributes to depression and anxiety.
(Vitamin D, anemia, thyroid issues, people around you, exercise, thought process, trauma, other mental disorders like ADHD, anorexia etc,)
A lot of times it is a side effect of something else going on. 🤷🏼♀️
Mood is hard to quantify. So it’s also harder to study. Harder to treat. Not everyone experiences depression the same way. There isn’t an easy way to “cure” depression. It’s mostly about improving your level of daily functioning.
This channel answers questions I never asked myself. Thanks!
This makes me feel better, I've been on antidepressants since age 14, and now at age 22 I'm looking to make steps to come off them! It's nice to hear that there's hope that I won't need them again
Check out Kelly Brogans book A mind of your own.
@Warped Sounds TW suicide and self harm. I mean I was suicidal so I'm not sure what the doctor could have done - he sent me to counselling but the NHS provisions aren't great and so I fell through the cracks unfortunately. I came off them for a short time at the start of university but my self harm tendancies came back and so I requested to be put back on them. I'm in a much better place now than I was back then though. I don't know if I appreciate you saying it's a phase, I have good days and bad, and I expect that will continue through my lifetime, but hopefully I'm more well-equipped to deal with it. Hope this all makes sense!
I like how we are still at a point of history where we don´t understand how some stuff works but we kinda just go along with it cause it works.
i feel like few years later or maybe when our generation will be old there will be more informations and maybe ad will be seen as damaging like it happened many times before with cigarettes, alcohol during pregnancy or so on when we were not aware about bad effects at all
Just remember that only 50 years ago they still performed lobotomies
That's medical/scientific history in a nutshell
Scientist are still not sure what the mechanism of action of acetaminophen/paracetamol is, one of the most used painkillers
We would know if the 2 trillion dollars we spend annually on the military were used for scientific research.
As someone who's been taking fluoxetine for about 2 months now, i really appreciate this kind of video! i love understanding more about stuff like this...
Share with me?
@@sergeychekoev6377 share what?
@@Arya-db3yd In your comment, it is said that you have been taking Prozac for 2 months. In your comment, it is said that you have been taking Prozac for 2 months... So I say, share with me? I also started taking Prozac.
@Arya-db3yd I think he meant your experience
Wow, huge props to whoever animated this. I loved the art style, the drawings, the characters, the aesthetics. EVERYTHING!
I struggle with depression amongst other things but since I had bad experiences with doctors it's becoming harder to trust them and their prescriptions, thank you for this video, it will definitely help me.
i was diagnosed with depression 3-4 years ago and have been on anti-depressants since. they saved my life man
Don't let anybody talk you out of giving antidepressants a try if you need them. I avoided them for 5+ years and giving them a chance saved my life.
Same goes for psychedelics
I second this!
Therapy and a friend is better than meds
@@deshaunblackett4745 Go away
@@Ellie-jl3vk no just facts
Jumped onto this video very quickly. Not only do I work in medicine and have a good understanding of depression and SSRIs, I too suffer from depression and went through trial and error of trying many kinds of medications. I hope that in the near future, we can have a better understanding of it's causes, functions, and treatments as well as eliminate the stigma behind it. Thank you TED-Ed for spreading awareness through your massive following.
Crispin, If depression affects physical health like nausea, upset stomach etc medication of a low dosage is needed but under guidance. Detox your mind. Reduce negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. Deep inhalation-exhalation is not needed. Anytime of the day or night before sleep sit or lie down and observe your breath. Be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor
Psilocybin DMT, mushrooms and psychedelics, as a whole, have shown substantial promise as beneficial agents that can truly aid individuals grappling with mental health difficulties.
I totally agree! DMT, Psilocybin mushrooms and psychedelics in general have shown great potential in helping people with mental health issues. It's truly remarkable how effective they can be in treating depression and anxiety
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Italy. Really need!
I can say Dr.Jaffet is the man for you....
Dr. Jaffet has pure psychedelics products.
How can I reach out to him? Is he on instagram
Well, I’ve been using antidepressants for some time now and I can say that this particular video has undeniably shed more light about comprehending my actual condition.
been battling anxiety, depression and insomnia but getting to meet *Healermanchris* on IG who sales DMT, Shrooms, LSDs and other psychedelic products. I have been effectively stable and relaxed, he ships discreetly worldwide 🚚
Alexander, Detox the mind. Reduce negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. Deep inhalation-exhalation is not needed. Anytime of the day or night before sleep sit or lie down and observe your breath. Top priority is to be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor
I just switched school and felt (still do a bit) depressed. I found working out to really help with it. It gives you a better body which feels nice, but you also feel great leaving the gym. Knowing that you put effort into improving your life feels good.
Out of the 7 I tried, they don’t work for me & instead make me a walking NPC with no genuine raw emotion. Also, some of them (such as Zoloft) lower your risk assessment drastically which can produce disastrous results in certain individuals (James Holmes). Speaking for myself personally as someone with depression induced by generalized anxiety disorder & PTSD: I am not a fan. Working out, socializing with others, a stronger sleeping schedule, a productive day, etc. benefit me much more.
Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk
El fin
"we don't know what causes depression" tell that to parents who think if the world didn't explode you can't be depressed
Its hard for people who never experienced depression to understand it, that doesnt mean they are bad people, it just means that they dont understand it. You cant be mad at a man not being to understand extend of pain women go through during birth giving. The common point needing to be delivered is that its an actual illness that has nothing to do with events one may be experiencing.
As someone who overcame depression by himself, I'd say if you aren't some sort of cripple, you really have no reason to be depressed.
Parents should be totally aware of mental illness beforehand, since they introduce their children to all suffering by giving birth and play a big role in their development stages
@Chilapa That sounds like a character flaw more than anything else. Being loved and loving in return isn't something that should make you extatic 24/7.
I'd say you either lack appreciation/gratitude for the people you already have in your life, or you just don't really like them that much.
I'd suggest reflecting on your own thoughts and feelings before jumping on the antidepressant train.
@Chilapa I agree
I used to have anxiety disorder. Ever since taking antidepressant medication I feels like I just came back to life
Samee
Which one are you on?
Do these pills make you feel "Sedated" in any way? because i have considered antidepressants. But i am afraid that I won't be able to learn things as easy or concentrate as long as before.
@@Empr.Palpatine no, and if they do your psychiatrist will find a better drug for you
@@juligarcia23 ok. Thank you :-)
I suffered the borderline disorder for over 23 years, with so much anxiety not until I came across psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment actually saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean.
Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms
Microdosing helped me get out of the pit of my worst depressive episode, a three year long episode enough to start working on my mental health
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Germany. Really need
He's Shane.myco
The shroom experience stands as my most remarkable journey, an awe-inspiring encounter that left an indelible mark of amazement.
He’s on insta?
We need more videos of "There's a Poem for That" 🥺💜 You completely forgot that series..
yes
YES! Seconded.
Agreed
I agreeee
Definitely!
A quote fitting for this video: "If you don't have your own serotonin, store-bought it just fine."
"but that doesn't mean seretonin deficiency is cause of depresion"
But it’s true what they’ve said - it doesn’t help everyone. Fluoxetine did nothing to help me with my depression. But helps to get absolutely hammered when you mix it with alcohol. And then you are becoming even more depressed. Changing my life, turning to God, doing good things for others - that is what really helped me.
Abigail? :-)
@@Dosia142 😂
In my experience antidepressants made me feel nothing at all, they made me somewhat numb. Although I wasn’t in a state of sadness and having to deal with anxiety every day, it also stopped any excitement or happiness overall. I’m not on them anymore but they did help me overcome lots of things and I did see overall improvements
I hope u told them it made u feel numb 😅
Yes they depress some brain functions and numb the emotions, good and bad. Overall not good at all except for a very brief time.Even then placebos are as effective, and love, support,care, financial help friends and relatives can do much more without side effects.
Hi Natalia. Glad it helped you. May I know which antidepressant did you take and for how long?
I am apprehensive about it’s side effects. It seems like it can create more problems than the benefit.
I am diagnosed with dysthymia since January 2019. I have been on medication with escitalopram and clozapine. This was a hard time. I just lost my job then searching for a new one. My health still wasn't stable from the past traumas I had four years ago. Depression has always been with me in the silence of my heart.
Now it's 2021. Still on meds... and am hoping the clouds in my mind will clear out soon.
Try to learn yourself instead, eastern methods
I loved the little dog keeping the person company throughout the video ❤️ Reminds me of my dog throughout my own journery
So far Prozac has given me a fresh breath of life after so many years in the deepest darkest pits of depression. I would go over and over and over with myself trying and trying to find ways to break out of that abyss but nothing every seemed to remove the root cause. After years, I finally feel like a normal functioning human which blows my MIND. I never expected it to have such an immensely profound impact on my mental state or health, it was honestly incredibly stigmatized from my initial standpoint.
I was on Sertraline and Fluoxetine therapies to treat depression but none of them helped me recover. On the other hand, I had severe side effects such as weight gain, headaches, insomnia and nearly developing diabetes. Therefore, it was not worthy taking them. Unfortunately, depression is more complex and just antidepressants aren’t the answer to the problem. If a patient suffers from unresolved trauma, medicine won’t really help. That’s why talking therapy with a psychologist is mandatory.
Sadly, the psychiatrist I went to has zero compassion for her patient and uses non-therapeutic communication approach. She does not even pay attention to what I am saying, just asking me sypmtoms from her checklist and prescribed medications. She was in a hurry maybe to be able to take in more patients. My intial session with her took only maybe less than 15 mins.
the animation on this deserves an award
The animation in this video is outstanding ❤
It is easier to say 'My tooth is aching' than to say 'My heart is broken."
It has been 20 minutes and I am still thinking about this line. 😌 so perfect
My childhood best friend I haven't seen in a while has depression now and she's in a psychological clinic... She's only 14. I found out last week when I visited her again. It's so heartbreaking to see the joyful smile vanishing from someone's face... She already told me a while back that she wasn't doing all that well and plans on going to therapy, I comforted her and reassured her that therapy will help and everything is gonna be Allright! But I didn't think it was this bad anyway... I feel guilty for not staying in touch. I'm so worried
I overcame my addiction with the help of mushrooms.
Research shows that psilocybin mushrooms have promising results for mental health support, particularly in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety and PTSD.
How to get em?
dr.martinshrooms got you covered.-:
Can he be on Instgram?
Yes, that’s his name.
that guy holding up the "It's not your fault" billboard is my antidepressant
The art and animation in this episode is absolutely gorgeous!
Prozac is a miracle pill, I was constantly panicking and scared whenever I was alone; but when I started Prozac I suddenly was able to live to my true potential.
Meow meow 🐱
what dosage are you at?
That makes sense. It made me feel so dead and numb when I was on it, but if you needed an emotional "deadening" effect...
@@Serennekin I’m currently at 30 mg
Placebos work just as well to help you recover.
Everyone needs to read Lost Connections by Johann Hari. It will completely change your view on depression and anxiety. It is an amazing book
i am gonna read it
The audiobook of it on Audible is great. Hari reads it himself
I'll check it out. Thanks!
Thank u for the suggestion, been lookin for books about that topic :)
10/10
I wish they also talked about the other classes of antidepressants, like SNRIs and atypical antidepressants- the ones I am on. Still, very informative and awesome!
I'm glad to learn more about this. I've been stuggling with depression (undiagnosed, just how I would describe it) for the past eleven years and lately all I could thing of is suicide, so I'm going to start therapy next month and I have first appointment to psychiatrist at the end of this month. At this point, I'd give anything for an option to feel joy again. I hope combination of therapy and drugs might work for me. I'm losing hope, but we'll see.
Hello, I'm loving this channel, a big hug from Brazil 🇧🇷
I can’t believe this popped up in my recommendations the day I got prescribed antidepressants... thanks for the info!
Opposite for me , my last day on mine. Best wishes to you!
hey hope your doing great now! just remember if you need anything we are all here for you at any time :)
been battling anxiety, depression and insomnia but getting to meet *Healermanchris* on IG who sales DMT, Shrooms, LSDs and other psychedelic products. I have been effectively stable and relaxed, he ships discreetly worldwide 🚚
@@edwardwrightlambert1608 wow thats amazing! props to you honestly. Remember to always stay strong.
@@youcantfindmyna smiles oh thanks, you could also recommend to your friends with similar issues
This is the first time I haven't learned a lot I didn't already know from a TED video. It just made me really grateful I have great people like family and doctors around to help educate me, and not everyone gets that :)
I'm on an ongoing psychiatric / psychological treatment for burnout. The anti anxiety medication I have also happen to be anti depressive. Around two weeks ago I tried to end my life - I had no prior suicidal thoughts in my life and I think this was solely a result from the medication. I took the decision to stop taking these medicines without consulting my psychiatrist / psychologist a day after because I was afraid of it. It was the worst decision in my life... I started to have suicidal thoughts everyday, I felt like I was drunk most of the time, rashes on my abdomen appeared and I simply couldn't sleep. The doctors then said that I should take the medicine as soon as possible and then I did... I'm on a license of 15 days from my job and I'm gradually getting better. The suicidal thoughts stopped and the rashes are gone. It's honestly terrifying how a medication that affects your brain can affect your body and your life.
Is this really true? I’m on anti depressants and after 2 or 3 days of forgetting to take the medication I have a strong urge of suicide and random impulsive behavior
@@ploofish82 it is true. It is why they say on the packet to consult your doctor before taking stopping antidepressants. You should always slowly lower your dose if you are going to stop because stopping all at once will cause a worse reaction than you were experiencing beforehand. It can be very dangerous. I start getting really sick and suicidal two two three days after forgetting mine. I have an alarm set every day to take them at the same time because even if I take it a couple hours later I still feel a little bit sick after a while. Always consult your doctor when stopping medication or increasing your dose.
@@ploofish82 unfortunately, it is true. My psychiatrist always advise me to not stop the medication abruptly. You'll have to try to keep a routine. Everyone's different so you'll have to try whatever suits you best. This is what I did: I've created an alarm on my phone to take them. I always bring them with me if I go somewhere just in case I'm not at home in time. Also, if I forget to take them for some reason I take them as soon as possible.
@@ploofish82 one more thing: I know it's difficult but you'll eventually get better. If you need anything, let me know.
@@Another-Address did you try to find a very good therapist?
“Its easier to say ‘My tooth is aching’ than to say ‘My heart is broken.’”
14 year old edge lords: “Are you challenging me?”
Where do I download the funny out of your joke?
@@MartinPradoGuerra you are the person who is able to roast roasters
@@MartinPradoGuerra You will save humanity from destruction and extinction.
@@MartinPradoGuerra even I felt the heat from that
@@MartinPradoGuerra You are the chosen one
I have PMDD. The fact you explain depression as a chemical imbalance just blew my mind! The drop in hormones right before menstruation makes a lot of sense it could inadvertent cause a chemical imbalance. I hope we find out more about this disease in my lifetime
There is actually a really plausible theory explaining why antidepressants work, especially SSRI. Higher levels of serotonin are linked with increase in hippocampic cortisol receptors. When cortisol molecules bind to these receptors, an inhibition of CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone) occurs. That inhibition of CRH is then at the source of lower cortisol levels, meaning a reduction of stress in an individual.
I am prescribed with a drug for my anxiety (high cortisol levels) since I am 15
It sucks not to know what you are taking, yet it feels so good although it gives ocasional headaches
Thank you for the video
I love the graphics style in this animation. Also, thanks for this informative video. More than 15 years with depression, I'm on meds, and I've had a long therapy, both very helpful, but it still affects my life, and I still try to learn more about it.
Are u ok now
That's why at least in the case of depression you as a patient must be very aware of yourself and explain your circumstances clearly to your doctor.
The more you learn, the more you realize that there's so much you don't know *indeed*
It was very sweet to include an animal with the people who experienced depression in the video ! Very nice :)
Ted-Ed consistently churns out vids with different animation styles and I love it.
🙏Antidepressants are not stimulants or tranquilizers and do not make you "high"
Antidepressants are not the same as antipsychotic medications.
Antidepressants have a balancing effect on the neurotransmitters in the brain.👍
exactly
👍👍
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Anti-depressants worked so well for me. It made me feel like myself again. But my family can't afford them, so I just try to function like a normal person.
Thanks for the video, I humbly recommend to read about a new paper public this year in Europe about the “true” effects of anti depressives directed by Plinio Cassaroto and Eero Castrén. This paper is changing “the rules of the game” about the understanding of how this medication works in our system and the importance of the therapy as the key point that makes the difference between success or making a depression even harder.
The amount of relief I had when I heard the word chemical imbalance. All this time I had been blaming myself. Listening to people saying it's my fault that I am weak or that I don't try to be happy. Or that it's cause intentionally be sad to grab attention. It's been suffocating me. But the idea that all along it might have not been entirely my fault. That all my attempts and trying to be better to act happier or just suppress my depression wasn't for nothing. I am real. My depression is real. And it's treatable. I feel better.
Hope your mental health improves 🙏
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This animation is beautiful.
I have been depressed for most of my life as my depression is resistant to medicine and therapy. I am now beginning a new type of treatment, transcranial magnetic stimulation, which, with the use of electromagnets it induces a current in the brain that has proven itself to be helpful for many people like me. It would be very cool to have a video about TMS from you guys.
Juan --Detox your mind by doing the following daily. Reduce negative thoughts. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. Deep inhalation-exhalation is not needed. Anytime of the day or night before sleep sit or lie down and observe your breath. Be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor
@@shyaaammeneen63 Not that simple, "counselor".
@@philip6502 A Reminder----Nothing comes easy in life. The whole world has suffered and is battling the pandemic. Develop your mental muscles. 15 years back I healed myself in 1 year. Read more about positive effects of breathing on the mind and brain on google. Since many years I have made it a habit to observe my breath sensations even during my normal activities and I am feeling relaxed and healthy. Anywhere-anytime it can be done. The best part is nobody comes to know that you are doing the breath observing practice as there is no deep breathing or sound. Read my msg and do the practice regularly. Best wishes. Sr. Counsellor.
@@shyaaammeneen63 ''The whole world has suffered and is battling the pandemic'' your life must be unbearable huh..
@@WitchOnABroomstick I have already received many positive replies. Read more about positive effects of breathing on the brain and mind on google. . "Neurons that fire together wire together." Since many years I have made it a habit to observe my breath sensations even during my normal activities and I am feeling relaxed and healthy. Anywhere-anytime it can be done. The best part is nobody comes to know that you are doing the breath observing practice as there is no deep breathing or sound. . Read my msg and do the practice regularly. Best wishes. Sr. Counsellor.
I thought this video was going to explain why on antidepressants some ppl including myself feel dull. It’ll take away the sadness but to me it seems to take away my other emotions too.
I actually take Prozac! It's more for anxiety than depression though. I remember first going on it about 5 years ago and the difference was night and day. Cool to hear the history behind it!
To whoever stole my antidepressants: I hope you're happy now
Badum tiss
title: How anti depressants work
the narrator: wE dOnT kNoW hOw tHeY wOrK
he said that he doesnt know what causes depression but they do know how anti depressants work.
Thank you for sharing.
I love the animation of this video, there's something creepy yet simple about it.
I have depression and take antidepressants thanks for spreading this topic
Depression isn't real. Get yourseft useful for society. Get in sports or something.
I have been taking antidepressants for a long time. And I've improved, I know. But it's like roller coaster, sometimes I'm good and sometimes I just want to disappear. Often my therapists thinks that I'm fine and I don't need the medication anymore and they cut it, but then it gets worse and I've to restart the medication again. I'm thankful for the antidepressants, because without them I honestly couldn't have done it myself.
Not to sound negative, but consider that you might need the meds forever, as some things just don't change.
I say this as an older guy, with an average, nice upbringing, has dealt with depression since childhood for no obvious reasons at all.
I took prozac for 5 years and it made me more calm, but also gave me headaches 5-6 times a week that wouldn't go away and made me sleepy all the time, so in the end I was more depressed because I couldn't function like a normal person.
If you have similar problems with prozac, what helped me was psycotherapy, doing sports and doing some meditation every now and then. However, I'm talking only about depression and anxiety problems, so if you have something else talk to a doctor to get better help.
the animation is so damn good, I'd like to work with their team. keep the good job ted!
Love the animation in this video. Complemented the topic really well
Fluoxetine is the reason I’m still alive. It’s hugely hereditary going back at least 3 generations on both sides of my family. Multiple suicides. Thanks Prozac!!
@@sugarfree6959 " wasnt the answer for me"
I think they know... 🤡
still remember the first few days on lexapro where I started with (and still have) a 10 milli dose and felt almost high in the mornings bc I felt "light" and "airy" and that I felt generally neutral and my mood wasn't really negative at all. Weird to think my brain had to get used to feeling like how its supposed to, same with me. I didn't know that it was possible to feel so good for so long, that I wanted to wake up in the mornings, that I wanted to do things I liked again, that I was able to believe in my own capabilities. It was weird
I've been taking SSRIs for over a month and they work. I live in a toxic household so I don't have the support I need. My meds stabilize my mood. I can't feel the extreme of any emotion. I am an artist so my imagination has also decreased. I haven't had a mental breakdown or the shooting chest pains(anxiety) since. This is not something I'd do long term but until I can get out of here, these are a lifesaver.
One popular theory atm is that the main benefit derived from antidepressants is actually enhanced neuroplasticity.