my anti depressant experience after a year (whilst I bake a lovely cake)
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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2024
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Explaining more about why I started: • why I'm taking anti de...
more on my BDD: • opening up about my bo...
0:30 why I started taking anti ds
4:29 mental illness doesn't have a look
5:30 healing is different for everyone
6:15 side effects !
8:10 stigma
8:30 it's not forever
9:00 my experience
11:15 healing isn't linear
13:50 the days feeling better now
15:35 celebrating everyone
During my endless history of depression and bdd I never thought that there is a hope. Thank u, for honesty and transparency. You are the most kind and beautiful soul I've ever seen.
You made me start taking AD last summer and it changed my life. It actually made me feel like my old self which is great so thanks babe 🌹
I love the smell of a new Helena video in the mornin
Edit: I finally had the time to finish this ep, honestly I can tell this year is definitely going to be tough for me. My bachelors degree program was cancelled because not enough people enrolled and they thought it was a financially bad decision to carry it on and it’s made me feel like my hard work I did to be even accepted into the program was all for nothing. I am trying to put goals in place to work on to kind of remind my brain that yes academically I won’t have many achievements this year I can still achieve other things like going to a therapist or getting the next level in my license.
wishing you much luck and confidence in continuing down your path! sometimes days (years) are slow. 🤍
@@salit3749 thank you ❤️ that’s still something I’m trying to remember that not every year has to be jam packed
This could be the best thing ever to happen to you, it is like something that you’ll look back on and think “god I’m glad that happened!” I think it’s such a good thing to have a break in education to make sure you know what you want. This is from someone who did my bachelors and phd all in a row and I wish I took a break somewhere along the way! Good luck xx
I needed that reminder, not been very good at it of late.
I was just thinking of starting antidepressants, I have a prescription but was too afraid to start taking them. I think I will now, thank you
careful, hope it helps
i can relate ro a lot of her advantages sje talks about, and it can help to overthink if the Side effects might be okay in comparison to the possible positive Change you could experiencia, at the end you will only know If u try, and u was happy to try this step and gain a lot if Life Qualität, hope u find ur way With it
The first day you take them will be the scariest, but only because it’s the first time you’ve done it. I spent 6+ years of my life terrified of taking medication, but I finally started them last October and I can promise you, they will not do you the harm your brain is trying to convince you they will. They won’t fix you overnight, but equally they won’t change you, you’ll still be yourself, it’ll just be easier to grab little moments of happiness.
It’s so hard to battle your mind, but it can get easier. I hope you can do it, and I hope they help you 💛 (also remember you can always talk to your doctor if you’re concerned, and you can start off on a low dose and build up. Small steps upwards friend xx)
I love what you said about people being down on medication because it didn't work for them -- this is something that's so not talked about enough! sending you so much love :)
Hels I just wanted to compliment you on how far you've come and the massive impact you make on your subscribers. I take a lot of courage from you, both in starting to make videos for my channel😊as well as my own mental health journey! I'm sending you all my love and wish you the best!!!💗💗
Your channel feels like a warm hug
Thank you for talking about facial BDD, my anorexia morphed into this (without the anorexia part going away lol) and it’s hell but to hear you talking about it and the fact that you’re sooo beautiful it makes me think maybe what I’m seeing isn’t real 😢❤
I really enjoy this types of sit down chatty videos when you’re sharing your experiences. It’s comforting x
Kudos to you! I am all about breaking stigma against antidepressants or ANY form of treatment that works for us!
I’ve waited 7 years for therapy, (well 7 years since I started admitting I needed it, I’ve been in services since 2005), despite being hospitalised and detained multiple times, being homeless repeatedly because of my mental health and so much more going on. I finally started it in January and it’s hard but it’s the first time I’ve truly had a step at moving forwards. I like your videos they’re really upfront about mental health!
thanks for being so open and candid!! i'm super proud of how far you've come
I loved this chat so much Helena and I’m so happy for you and your journey 🥰 you’re such an inspiration for sharing it all too. I suffered from BDD as well, pretty bad, and it was especially surrounding my face too, which started at a very young age. With therapy and a lot of self work I’ve been able to make massive improvements but it’s a process. And I’m with you girl, mental illness is not going to get me anymore - I’m on a mission to enjoy this life and create some happiness! Sending you so much love and big hugs from LA! xoxo! 🥰❤️🫶💕
I've been feeling down about my recovery lately. I needed this ❤️
i've been on the waitinglist for therapy for over 4 months already... and you’re such a huge inspiration for me that things will get better and that it’s worth it to put the effort in! love you loads xx
Been on antidepressants for nearly 3 years and its helped so so much. Think there's a lot of ~scariness~ about them but at least for me they weren't as dramatic as you think - just stopped me having such lows which when that was the norm for so long, feeling even just slightly better is so liberating
we love u
so useful and reassuring. thank you Helena big luv xx
I think antidepressants saved my life. Now I dont take them anymore (its ben 2 years already) and im even better. I needed them and they worked. There's still bad days, but overall im better. Stay strong!
Yes if Helena and any of her viewers need to take medication for health issues they shouldn't be ashamed of taking them. Not all health issues can be fixed through diet/lifestyle. Thanks Helena for another awesome & inspirational video and the cake looks amazing & yummy 😋. I can't stop loving 💞 Helena.
aww i love this outfit! the butterfly belt < 3
now i wanna bake a cake and i love the ribbon!!!
Couldn’t agree more that antidepressants are not the total solution, but they helped boost me up, and get to a place where I could put in the work to start healing. I was so scared and hesitant for so long, but starting them has honestly given me hope that I don’t have to live a life that is constantly difficult.
Medication will not fix you, it just helps take the edge off, and allows you to help yourself x
Love u❤ been a few weeks on anti depressent and it’s been an rollercoaster
thank you for the talk and the cozy vibe, Helena
I love your channel and content! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences!
Unrelated to video content but I love your hair in this 💁🏼♀️
I appreciate you and your videos so much
very comforting video helena :) and the sponges look amazing! which recipe did you use?
I love you and ur videos!! 🫶🫶
And PS- the cake looks delicious 😋 can you share the recipe??? I’ve been looking for a good vegan cake recipe! And I love the way you decorated it 😻🍰
I'm bothered by cartoons and dolls as well. Pictures of people online. People in real life. Seeing attractive people angry. And I see them all the time. I've been planning out my plastic surgery "journey" since I was 11. I'm still to broke to pay for plastic surgery
Yog is used as an egg replacer and helps the cake rise! :D
you´re extremely beautiful, have thought this for years.
can you talk about what work you've done that therapy helped you with?
The things I would do to that cake