MY EXPERIENCE ON ANTIDEPRESSANTS Q&A | Estée Lalonde
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Hope this video helps, let me know if you have any other questions. Please talk to somebody if you are feeling low and reach out for some help. There is ALWAYS light at the end of the tunnel!
Depression is a conversation in the room next door while you're trying to sleep, loud enough to keep you awake, but quiet enough to not understand what's being said
oh danggg
Truthhhhh. So well said.
*for some people.
@@daisyjones5559 Literally just a metaphor from a piece of creative writing omg....
@@georgiap5159 and?
You really are transcending the whole ‘influencer’ role and providing real value that will help people live a better life...thank you!
That is so nice of you to say - thank you ❤️
@ YES. I agree with Heather Harris. Even though we all 'know' that social media is often a highlight reel-i think posts like this cut through the veneer of perfection, glamour, and style. Thank you for sharing something so personal and an issue that has affected so many of my family members. I think your post can be so inspirational i.e. one can have real struggles, yet still be fabulous AND be relatable. xo from Canada PS Wishing you every success!!
Totally agree. Kinda getting tired of ppl just showing a magnified life which is good to escape from reality from time to time...but also makes u feel less too & reminds u if how much u lack. So yeah..appreciate this real content along with the chirpy stuff
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I know it's kinda randomly asking but does anyone know of a good place to watch newly released movies online?
When you have depression and anxiety but you’re too anxious to take medication because you’re worried about the side effects and all the what if’s, yeah that’s me. I wish there was a video like this that I could have watched like a decade ago when I was really struggling and at my worst. I’ve been going to therapy for a decade but this video made me rethink the medication route, it doesn’t seem as terrifying as I had imagined. Thank you so much for taking the time to help others understand something that isn’t talked about much
@@Billpeterson4785 what medication are you taking?
Hang in there dear Jane. I understand you completely, I have the same struggles but you're so much stronger then you give credit for.
I admire how open and honest you are!
Thank you!
As a mental health therapist and also someone who has been on antidepressants now for almost a year I found this video really informative and validating. I had the exact same feeling when I first went on my medication, “oh my gosh there are people who feel this way all the time? People who don’t fixate and get anxious about literally everything big and small?” I definitely feel like going on medication was the right decision for me. It changed my life completely in such a positive way and I feel like I’m finally who I was meant to be without being weighed down by my wonky neurotransmitters. Thank you for making this video!
Thanks 🙏
When she’s describing the trip to the grocery store I’m like “there are people who don’t do that? They just get up and go places?”
i literally started crying
This is amazing, I couldn’t have explained it better especially the part where you said that you still can ‘function’ AND be depressed. Many people think if you still get things done - you’re not depressed. A lot of times I’ve experienced this with people not taking me serious enough. I run my own business, live alone, have a dog, have support from friends and family yet still suffer from severe depression and anxiety. Love how transparent you are, you have such a great spirit! 🦋
Same girl! You can have amazing career, do amazing at uni, have a huge group of friends and still suffer from mental disorders. Sending you lots of love
Sending you lots of love!
I agree. But at times you can also question the wording of "functioning". Because - at least for me - I've become so good at pretending to be functioning or I just try SO hard to try to appear it. And like you said, despite being severely depressed. There are many types of depressions and also people have different ways of trying to cope with it
I'm high functioning depression and anxiety with PTSD and GAD/SAD.
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You are so lucky you can do. all those things with feeling
depressed because you have
motivation .
I have often wondered how depression is different each individual .
I wished I has motivation to do everything you are managing to do.
I’m only 25 and social anxiety was not talked about. People just kept telling me not to be so shy as if it was something I was choosing to do. My mother had anxiety, but she never talked about it so I never knew it existed and when I started to have major anxiety and panic attacks it was just ignored. I didn’t figure any of it out until college. And only recently upon reflection I’ve begun to realize I’ve had this major anxiety disorder and depression since I was 2. Or at least that’s as far back as I actually have memory. Thank you for talking about this. If mental health had been discussed and more normalized growing up maybe I could have gotten help and developed healthy coping mechanisms sooner. I’ll always believe in having these discussions for that reason, we can help people understand what’s going on within their minds so they can get help themselves.
Reading this made me realize that the extreme "shyness" I experienced when I was young (which would regularly lead to me throwing up) was most likely anxiety (something my mother also experienced but never talked about). Thanks for sharing.
I had a similar experience. I sometimes wonder if it is a consequence of living as an introvert in this extroverted world. As Esteé mentioned, I think we learn to "push through" these issues, maybe because the society requires us to do so, but this impacts out mental health...
Since 2 ? Really?
I know as a result of this video, some people will go talk to their healthcare professional about how they are feeling. Letting go of that 'secret' is always an instant improvement! Big hugs to you, Estee, and anyone else who needs one 💗
Very true!
I think I'm going tomorrow because it's been too long since I felt 'anything'.
@ I did! thank you so much for this video
@mind me asking what medication exactly worked for you?
I'm 26 and I've been on antidepressants for 9 months now, I feel great .. I hope everyone who's going through the same just know that you're not alone, you're loved. ❤️
Please tell me do you experience something with PSSD? Or you get low sexual desire or something? I’v been on antidepressant for a week now. Thankyou!
Mind me asking what antidepressant??
Yesterday I made a dr appt after struggling with depression for over a decade. It’s time for medication so this video appeared so on time. Thank you 💕
Good luck with your appointment!
i always describe my anxiety and depression like being suffocated or like im drowning, like im trying to breathe and i just cant. Swimming for me really helps this desperate feeling, like its washing something away for me and its so calming. Thank you so much for sharing your experience
being suffocated all the time...and awareness
Thank you for speaking about it so openly! You’re a sun Estée☀️
Thank you for this Estée, thank you for being open and honest and sharing this with us xx
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I love this video and your honesty. Thank you, Estee!
thank you so much for sharing this
I very much appreciate your honesty in this video 🙏🏻 thank you for being so open about this💋 it’s so important for people that’s it’s okay to be open about this! Wish you and Effie an amazing day ☺️
Thank you for being so open and honest 💗
Estée you are the best! I can relate to many things and it’s so good to know others out there have felt the same.
Thank you for being so vocal about these things! Mental health is EVERYTHING.
The best way to describe anti depressants is that it acts like a cushion. It offers enough ease to be able to resume normal life.
Long time follower here! Just wanted to let you know that girrrrl I see you. I am proud of you and the community you are building on self love. I'm sure 5 year ago Estee would be too X
I was literally just prescribed anti-depressants...like I’m just arriving home from a dr appt and was about to look up a video like this. Thanks for sharing Estee!
Me right now. How has it been for you? I have anxiety and depression so I'm nervous
Thanks for being open and vulnerable ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing - I can definitely relate to a lot of points that you touched on. Sending you all the love and positive/upbeat vibes!
Hi Estee, this was a beautiful video for so many reasons.Thank you for bringing this topic to light and encouraging open dialogue. x
Wow Estee thanks so much for this video!!! You're so brave for talking so openly about something that so many people deal with, including me 🌟
Love you more and more Esteé!! ❤️❤️ Your mental health story almost exactly mirrors mine and I’m so glad to have someone in the RUclips sphere express these parts of life and the pros of taking medication for depression and anxiety. ❤️❤️❤️ So happy to have you in my life as life changes and we grow. Looking forward to the newsletter!!
Thank you SO much for sharing!! I can relate to everything you said! Seeing ppl like yourself open up more about these issues is so amazing! An invaluable contribution to our internet world!! And world in general! I hope it grows and continues. Authenticity and vulnerability breed inspiration and connection. Your words at the end about worrying about nothing being able to help brought me to tears. I’ve been struggling with anxiety that’s recently turned to depression for about a decade. Too afraid/ worried/ anxious, and ashamed to try meds. Especially with the rise in anti pharma ( which I understand), but I think I’ve tried pretty much everything and it’s time to try medication. I’ll never know until I try and it’s not a permanent decision. I think in a lot of cases the stigma keeps people suffering. Thank you for your story 💕
I appreciate your honesty and vulnerability so so much! You are helping other people more than you can probably imagine. So proud to be part of your community x
Estee, I love you! I think it is absolutely incredible that you are being so open about your mental health journey and that you are creating an open and accepting space to have a conversation on this topic.
You're doing incredible things girl.
I'm very excited for your Mirror Water project! I can feel good, things coming from it. Your energy is so healing.
Today I rang the doctor for the first time and explained how I’d been feeling for the longest time after months of unsuccessful therapy I’ve now decided to go onto antidepressants starting tomorrow. This video has come at the PERFECT time as I constantly get people telling me to just “deal” with it or “you don’t need medication”. It should be ok to ask for help
Escitalopram was a instant life saviour for me ! Even on the lowest dose (5mg)
@@baleek4367 do find it to be addictive?
@alys how are you feeling now?
It’s so relieving to hear someone who dedramatizes talks on depression and mental health issues. Again, thank you Estée🌻
I’ve been on anxiety medication for 4 years now and one of my triggers is not taking my medication for the day, so I can’t imagine ever comings off my meds. It’s so crazy how everyone is so different with these things! Thank you for being so open and recognizing that we do need medication sometimes, and that’s ok. 💗
Going into my 4th week of therapy today. Thank you for sharing. It's tough to see influencers only showing the highlights. Alot of them show "lows" but often try to capitalize on it in weird theatrical ways. I appreciate your honesty and transparency.
Thank you for talking about this. I don't feel so alone having a hard time keeping up with regularly taking my meds. Yes, I totally understand the wanting to be cared for even when your depressed.
Thank you for being so honest about this. You spoke eloquently and openly, and always have! You’re a beautiful human, thank you for sharing your journey! 💕
thanks for making this video! i have been on antidepressant and anti-anxiety pills since last november. you really describe how depression and anxiety is perfectly. it truly is a never ending fatigue. it’s a speed anxiety it’s like our brain has a series of thoughts that runs in loop. thank you for your courage & honesty. stay strong!
I love to hear how you explain anxiety & depression. Thank u so much for speaking about this & sharing your experiences with us.❤
This video was the push I needed to reach out for help with my anxiety. I heard so much of myself in your story. Thank you.
I like that you mention depression doesn't always mean staying in bed. I know several people who are clearly depressed but reject the idea of getting help because they go to work and do every day things without much issue. A lot of people just think being depressed is just how things have to be, or "everyone's depressed" so they're nothing special, but it doesn't have to be like that.
Thank you for being so open about your experience. It's extremely relatable and very much appreciated. We all need to speak more openly about mental health in order for destigmatize it and better support each other!
Only you can make me cry and laugh in one video! I love how raw and open you are (you even talked about libido). I related so hard to the feelings you described, it made me cry! You’re amazing, thank you 💕
THANK YOU! Such an important topic. Thank you for using your platform to talk about this.
Words can’t explain how grateful I am for this video ❤️
Thank God there is a person like you on RUclips. Love you ❤️
Feel like the Estee is back! This episode reminded me of when I first got drawn to your channel a couple of years again!
Thank you for this. Im 22 and Im on antidepressants for over 5 years now. And although it’s always been a huge part of my life I feel like I learn so much about my own depression and anxiety by listening to other people talk so openly about their experience. So thank you so much for this, really 💕
Thank you so much for this video! It’s like something I really needed right now.
Thank you for discussing this topic Estée! We are often made to feel ashamed for taking medication for depression/anxiety but your honesty, educating people about the positive effects medication can have has comforted me so much! You are such an amazing role model, using your platform to raise awareness about mental health. Sending you a massive virtual hug from everyone who this video has helped! 💗💗
You’re not alone. I suffer from exactly the same and we will get through this ❤️ xx
Thank you estee. I really can relate to your story and I think it’s important to show that it’s ok to feel like that and take medication. And it’s important to show people that they are not the only one struggling. So thank you for sharing your story with us 🧡
You are really inspiring, and absolutely right about the value of medication for anxiety and depression. Thank you for being so brave and sharing your experience.
Glad you're doing well. Thank you for this...for talking about your mental health & being so honest about it. I think it's one of those rare instances when I can honestly say, I feel seen. So much of what you spoke on, I could understand so well.
I’ve been on the same medication before too, I’m so happy to see you talk about it on here x
Thank you so much for sharing this. I’ve struggled with the anxiety/depression combo for most of my life, and how you described being on the hamster wheel but you’re actually a sloth that can’t run, that’s exactly how I feel it. I was on medication for a very long time, and people would always ask when I’d be coming off it, like it was some kind of temporary treatment. There’s still this stigma around depression where people seem to think it’s temporary. Like you go through a tough time and get depressed but then you recover. I’m sure that’s how it is for some people, but for me it will be a lifelong condition that I manage.
Meds for me never made me feel 100% normal or better, but they did lift me just enough to me to be able to start working to improve things. I am now off them, because mine had some pretty difficult side effects around weight gain and also drowsiness, but I was only able to stop successfully after 6 years of cognitive behavioural therapy. If I hadn’t been on the meds I wouldn’t have been able to do what was required of me in therapy to succeed. And that’s not to say I’ll never need them again, either.
There was a time in the middle of all of that where I went off them because I felt a lot of pressure from the whole “natural is better” crowd and I hate that that’s a thing. It really set me back a long way and ruined a good chunk of my early 20s. Which is why it’s so great to hear you talk so openly about meds in a positive way. Of course no one is out here promoting that everybody take medication, but if it’s the right choice for you then it’s the right choice and no one should be able to shame you for it.
Thank you so much for this video! My anxiety hit me really hard this week, kind of Covid related, and I feel much less lonely after hearing your open words!
Thank you so much Estee
Thank you for talking about this. I feel sorry that you have to go through this, but you make me feel less lonely xx
I truly admire you for speaking about this. I have to say I didn't truly understand depression until I watched this. So thank you x
Thank you for your very honest and clear description of how your depression and anxiety truly feels. ❤️
Such an important topic! I have been struggling for a long long time and started recently with the antidepressants and I have the same experience as you are describing in the video. Finally I feel like I can breath, get my thoughts together and relax. For anyone that it struggling - there is help available! You are not alone
Such an eloquent speaker on this subject. Thanks Estee!
This video is so validating Estee. You give so many people the strength to reach out and to break the negative stigma that depression is something to keep hidden away or shameful.
I really admire how open you are about difficult things like depression, anxiety and medication. It helps to see that other people go through the same things. Keep up the good work
Thank you I needed this today. I'm struggling because I have depression right now which would be like a walk in the park compared to the low functioning depression I experienced in the past. I've been struggling with actually calling it depression, seeking out help, and being gentle with myself because I can't stop thinking I'm just being sensitive and lazy.
Thank you so much for sharing Estee. It's been so nice growing up alongside you through this internet world, I always look forward to your videos. Sending much love 💙
Thank you for making this! I've also been on antidepressants for anxiety since my early 20s (and am also 30 now) and tried over the past week to go down a dose. I had already decided today that it's just not the time to "push through" and I'm going to go back to the dose I'm used to for a little bit, and seeing this video pop up was a nice validation.
Thank you for sharing this! I have had anxiety for as long as I can remember and have been on and off medication for it for years. I totally relate to stoping/wanting to stop taking medication and then coming back. It's a hard journey that we'll probably be on as long as we live!
This video makes me feel really safe ! had my first therapy session a few days ago bc of anxiety. So thank you for making me feel safe in the fact that I am not alone 🤍
You're like a sister to me ! thank you, I feel so alone with my anxiety, so its nice to see your video...
Thank you so much for sharing! My anxiety and depression presents itself similarly to yours, it's so helpful to hear someone talk about it openly. Hearing you describe the out of control planning about doing something so simple like going to the store is so relatable, that's where my anxiety goes when it's bad!!
I needed this so much. Thank you!
This really resonated with me as I'm sure it will with a lot of your viewers. Thank you for using your platform to talk about this. It is so often not discussed and especially with "influencers". It can be so hard seeing people living what seems like a perfect life online So to have you, someone i've watched for 10 years and respect, talk about it is like a relief. Depression and anxiety is a bitch, but we don't have to deal with it totally alone.
I appreciate this video so much. It is a needed conversation. Also, you are so open about this and I felt that you really were talking to your viewers as a friend, which really makes the conversation that much easier.
What an appropriate sweater for this conversation. Love you, Estee!
I can't even begin to describe how much of a role model you are to me. I've watched you for years throughout high school and university. Your videos have always brought me a sense of peace, and I am so grateful for all your hard work to make as much content as you do.
I have really struggled with my mental health over the past few years and had to spend more time than I'd like to admit in psych hospitals and outpatient programs. So having someone who I really look up to talking about their experience with mental health and being on meds makes it feel so much more normal. It also allows me to feel like there's hope for my future (as corny as that sounds) because I can see someone who I admire so much who deals with mental illness and still has a fulfilling life. Thank you for talking about this, it means more than I think you even know! :)
I've been watching you for years, Estee and I just want to say thank you
"It's okay to say no and it's okay to say yes" and "[...] in moderation including moderation itself".
Loved these. Thank you so much for reminding us 🌸🌾💜
I'm so glad you did a video about this. I just got diagnosed with severe anxiety and it helps to listen to someone talk so positively about taking medications for it. I have finally been able to feel calm for the first time in a very very long time and am so happy taking my anti-anxiety meds
Love hearing you talk openly about mental health. I especially really think you have done so well in this video to put into words descriptions of depression and anxiety that so many people will relate to and see clearly and picture it. Take care and keep being you
I loved this video! It was both informative and entertaining and honestly it is so crucial to hear another share their experience in such a way, it shapes one's perception of things. Thank you:)
Literally just decided with my GP to try anti-depressants yesterday and feeling nervous but hopeful. Perfect timing!
Thank you for this video, Estee! I've dealt with anxiety for years, and aside from a college nurse prescribing me lorazepam a few years ago that I ended up never taking because it was right before final exams and I'd heard it could mess with my memory, I've never sought professional help. I do yoga almost every day, I eat a balanced diet, I have a regular sleep schedule, and those things do help but I still deal with thought spirals and health anxiety and often even hearing other people talk about anxiety makes me anxious. Things have gotten worse in a lot of ways since the pandemic, and your video inspired me to finally do something about it and make an appointment with my primary care doctor. Despite everything I know, I still felt uncomfortable telling the scheduling person the reason for my appointment, which is so crazy! I wouldn't feel that way if I was calling with flu symptoms or anything else! Not sure what next steps will be but thank you for sharing your experience and letting me and so many others know that it's okay to take medication xx
I have had depression a long time and your explanations are so great, I can relate so much to the way you explain things and have a very similar story/timeline to you. This is a really helpful video thanks. I’m currently pregnant so avoiding medication but it’s definitely been very hard and can’t wait to be a bit more balanced. I totally agree with the idea that I always used to assume everyone felt like this.
Couldn’t had loved this more! Listening to how your thoughts process just by going to the grocery store made me feel less alone! I literally think to myself, is it normal to be so uptight about running an errand? Or maping out every move? Been searching for a therapist and questioning medication so thank you for sharing 💛 xoxo
Thank you so much for this very open and raw video, Estée, I have enjoyed it greatly. I especially loved what you said in the end: every person's "normal" is different from any other's, and that's one of the most valuable lessons that my mental health journey has taught me... You always give us food for thought and you are so wise ❤️
Knowing how much it helped you, eased my anxiety about starting an SSRI this week. Thank you for this great content!
Estee thank you so much for talking about this! I take an SSRI now and it was one of your earlier vids (from years ago) that convinced me it might be okay to try.
So many important points highlighted here - the anxiety/depression exhaustion is so real. And the last thing anyone suffering needs is judgment from others when they opt for medication because they just need a break from their mind.
I've been on my SSRI for about 9 months now and you reminded me of what I was saying when I was first on it. I couldn't believe how much lighter my mind felt. 24/7 headache gone. And not waking up every day literally shaking and feeling nauseous changed my life.
It took four years of panic attacks, two rounds of therapy, and endless runs/meditations/yoga/naps to realise that I'd put in enough work by myself, and that it was okay if I opted for medication.. maybe I was one of the people that the medication is made for.
I think it's also important to highlight that it's entirely a personal decision to come off/stay on medication. It's no one's business whether you take medication for 6 more months or forever. Besides a qualified medical professional who you have consulted for a medical need, absolutely no one is entitled to pass judgment on what medication you take each day.
Last point is that I tried citalopram about 1 year ago and the side effects were nuts for me - after 3 days I had to stop it. I was immediately terrified of all antidepressants. But 3 months later I plucked up the courage to try again, called the GP and was prescribed sertraline. It was way easier to adjust to (minor, minor side effects in the beginning) and it has changed my life. So for anyone out there, reading this and thinking about trying medication, really don't get discouraged by the idea of trial/error to find the right one. It's not as big of a deal as it sounds and it's 500% worth the effort.
Estée's the realest 💗
This was beautiful to watch. It's so hard to talk when you're experiencing something but in being able to reflect in the recovery, you might reach someone who is still in the thick of it.
Thank you Estee for sharing your story. I also struggle with my mental health since I was very young. When I was 23 I decided to ask for help for the first time which was far too late. I hope with you sharing your story, others will find help sooner. Since the beginning I was against medication. Hearing you being so open and positive about it makes me want to look into it better. Thank you for being such an inspiration!
Thanks Estee for being so vulnerable and sharing your story! For those that have just started on antidepressants, they usually take about 6-8 weeks to fully 'work' and you may feel worse than before during this 6-8 weeks (its due to the mechanism of action of the antidepressant) so just like how Estee mentioned in the video, make sure family/loved ones are near to let you know if there are any mood changes because they will notice it earlier than you. If you are unable to push through, please see you pharmacist/doctor and do not stop the medication by yourself, as this may lead to unwanted side effects, the dose has to be slowly tapered down depending on how long you have been on it.
This video couldn't have came at a better time. I started taking antidepressants today. Thanks for sharing your experience, Estee!
Bravo for tackling this subject with such poise as always. I have been on a similar medication for years and have sometimes considered coming off, but am afraid of the spiral I was in when I was finally diagnosed. I am so much more balanced now and not sure how I survived most of my life before. School years and young adulthood would have e definitely been so much easier. Thank you for sharing your story and I hope you stay on the meds this time. Life is better when your mental health is in check. ♥️
Thank you so much for this, Estée. 🤍
This video is so helpful, I just can't thank you enough for your honesty and strength to talk about it and share, it gave me strength and was so helpful and informative, thank you so much
This video helped me so much and prompted me to discuss my mental health with my GP again, thank you so much for sharing your experience!!
Estee, I’m a long-time viewer and depressed/anxious person who has resisted medication for years. This video has given me the strength to want to ask my therapist about SSRIs next week at my appointment. Thank you for your honesty 😌♥️
I’m starting my SSRIs tomorrow, thank you for giving me the courage to try this, Estee! ♥️
You go girl!
@@inavitale3223 How did it go?
@@inavitale3223 any update?