PLEAAAASE remember that when you’re on it and feel good, you feel good because of the meds. Way too many people think they are good to get off of them. There’s no shame in anti depressants. Remember that!
Hi, I have never felt happy in my entire life. I was born depressed I don’t remember joy nor know how it feels. I just live normal have pretty normal life and stay out of trouble all the time. Would you recommend anti depressants to me?
When she said “I feel everything very deeply & profoundly. All the highs and all the lows” this is literally me all the time since I can remember. I’ve never related to someone so much ❤ You’re so brave for speaking up and sharing your journey ❤❤❤
Wow, I am speechless I thought I was the only person feeling how you were feeling. I’m a US veteran and today I was given the same medication and my wife noticed the difference! She said that I gave her attention as she talked to me and I was being able to focus calmly, glad you made this video.
Courage, bravery, vulnerability. You are absolutely amazing and blessed. You are touching so many of our lives. You are taking on a public platform speaking on a topic that we all struggle with. It's like you are talking directly to me about my mental struggles and I just feel empowered because I see you taking charge of your life. It gives me hope and flames my motivation to keep on doing what I need to do for me to be better, to get mentally healthier, and to keep going. You exude grace and it reaches the masses! Girl, so proud of you and grateful for you!!
I have been taking lexapro since 2006. I had the same thoughts as you and struggled with anxiety and panic attacks. I can’t say I haven’t had an anxiety attack since taking them but it has helped me tremendously. I’m so happy people are starting to discuss mental health because I use to feel so ashamed of feeling this way and taking meds. Mental health is very important and I have come to realize that there is no shame in taking medication if it is helping to keep me ❤ best wishes
Hi Dulce! I am 28 year old woman and I started watching your videos maybe like in 2009 or 2010, when I was a young teen. I loved your fashion videos and you were like my online big sister that I didn't have, giving life advice and just being a comforting presence in my life. My mental health has plummeted recently too and I just started therapy and considering medication, but I've been afraid of it. I still check in with you once and a while and had this video recommended to me at the perfect time. One of the hardest parts of my anxiety, depression, and OCD is feeling ashamed and keeping it to myself so it's honestly so comforting to have you talk through your experience openly, especially as someone I've looked up to since I was a little girl. Thanks for being honest and real since day one!
Yes, yes, yes!!! It's EXHAUSTING to be ON all the time. I need my mind to take a break & was prescribed Cymbalta a year ago but am terrified to take it because I'm overthinking getting addicted, negative side effects, etc. THANK YOU DULCE for being a voice for so many of us Latinas who are afraid to seek help for our mental health 🤍🤍🤍🤍
Trust me, I have been procastinating and putting it off for atleast 4 years. I finally bit the bullet after realising that just seeing a therapist and employing CBT techniques wasn't enough. After 1 week of Lexapro or Ecitalopram, it has slowed my thinking, it has cut out all the silly earworm negative voices in my head, over thinking, analysing every detail. I just do. I was scared of feeling really anxious, getting worse before I get better, but it hasn't happenned.
I appreciate you sharing your experience! Several years ago I decided to start taking Lexapro and ended up taking it consistently for about 2 years. I don't recommend taking it for an extended period. I felt literally the same way you described here and how you were relieved to feel 'nothing'. At first, it was positive, but eventually, this became a negative thing. Lexapro brought my libido down VERY low. I lost myself and my personality and eventually lost the motivation to do much. I would sleep wayyy too much and struggled to get out of bed. Overall, I think it's a great treatment for a short period, but I encourage you to try taking a break from it eventually. It was tough to come off of it but I'm really glad I decided to. ❤️
@aimejimenez2466 yes I did! I gained 10-15 lbs and felt no motivation to workout! Once I got off it, I have been working out consistently, lost the weight I put on, and feel much better.
Ugh I’m on day 3 now. Lexapro has worked for me in the past so I’m hoping the same won’t happen to me. I almost always lose weight on antidepressants because my appetite decreases. My side effects aren’t too bad though. I’m only on 10 mg
This is so crazy I just started taking lexapro too. I’ve also been trying to heal myself naturally for years and I finally surrendered to extra help and it feels right. This synchronicity is beautiful. Thank you for sharing ❤
It’s definitely NOT healing yourself naturally. The pharmaceutical companies are driving doctors to prescribe (mostly women) antidepressants. It’s sick Should stick with counseling, that’s truly healing and working through trauma. Taking a pill only takes you so far
@@gymbuggy1218 we weren’t talking about the anti depressants being the part of healing naturally. I understand your strong feelings toward the pharmaceutical industry, but you don’t need to be aggressive and hateful towards people who have taken a route that they feel is best for them at this point in time, whether you agree with it or not.
@@lettersfromhannain what way was I aggressive?! 99.99% of times doctors will just prescribe you a pill instead of finding the route cause of your issues. Feeling depressed, no emotions, and not wanting to live and their answer is “take this pill and after a couple weeks you’ll feel better”. I must be crazy because In what world is that a solution?! I have personal experience with the VA and it sucks because they treat vets terribly, they most likely didn’t even offer her counseling, just take a pill and shut up is their solution
@@gymbuggy1218weird. I’ve had a different experience. I’m always told medication isn’t the only answer. You need therapy. Medication will help you start that. Get a new doctor
I took Lexapro for 1 yr and 5 months and it helped somewhat but what actually helped me overcome my depression and anxiety was daily meditation which I still practice today. I am proud to say I am a better version of myself and free of antidepressants.
Thank you for sharing this 💕 I’ve had Lexapro sitting on my nightstand for some time now, this was like a sign to me. Thank you for normalizing the use of medication to help us feel better, this is real life. I appreciate you Dulce ❤
Hi Dulce, what a coincidence, I just started Lexapro yesterday. I identified myself so much on the things that you said that you used to think and feel.. I’m also a highly sensitive person and after having my 2 year old son everything felt so much higher. I used to felt guilty for these bad thoughts, like I was being ungrateful for everything that I have. Please keep sharing your journey with us ❤
Dulce, first off, thank you for sharing your experience. I remember feeling so alone when I started having panic attacks and would often come to RUclips to hear about others experiences and learn from them and I felt a lot of comfort watching these videos. Medication was the only choice I had at the time until I built up my strength through therapy, eft and other healing paths. Eventually, I weaned off of my medication and have learned so much about mental health, myself and health in general. I see that you’ve been doing the work, & you’ll see it through and until then, you have us here to support you and love you on this platform ❤
I am sitting here with my first dose of Cipralex and I have been terrified to take it. But I am also so tired of constantly obsessing/stressing. This was such an amazing insight and so many things I didn't consider! So happy you're doing well. Thank you for your story!
Took mine 3 days ago… I was terrified to take it, I still don’t feel anything positive but because of taking alprazolam together I am a bit more calm and relaxed with no panic attacks. But as soon the xanax effect ends I still get chest pain, burning feeling, I am tense and even more depressed than before, a feeling like I could cry for not even thinking of anything. (All my life I was a sensitive person and cried easily anyway) but It gets overwhelming back quick as soon as I start feeling physical things. I was found with sinus tachycardia recently. And when I take these meds my BPM drops immediately from a constant 115 to 60-75…
I was just contemplating seeking professional help to help me deal with anxiety. No matter what I do it’s just there. You timing with this matter is impeccable, I feel more encouraged too seek help . Thank you for sharing and being vulnerable 💫.
Thank you for being so open about this journey. So many of us have gone through these things and too many people do not want to talk about it. Sending hugs!
Can you give me any updates please. How many drops are u taking ? I'm on 9 drops and 3 4 of clonazepam at night for sleep and it are the escitalopram after dinner
It’s nice to know being on this medication feels the and way as I already feel everyday. Nonreactive, peaceful, calm. I wouldn’t used the term - not feeling anything. It’s actually “feeling peace”. I contemplated taking medication before when I was having anxiety and panic attacks. I decided to change diet, exercise and practice self love. I am able to feel peace now. Best wishes to your journey.
omg i relate so much to your experience(s)! i’m on 15mg of lexapro since last year and as much as i didn’t want to be on meds it has helped me tremendously! i was doing therapy too learning to cope with my triggers and healing from my past until i decide to turn the page on my past and stop dwelling on it every single day since then i’ve been doing so much better taking my meds and don’t do therapy bc i have all the tools i need to deal with my triggers - everyone’s healing journey looks different and not one path is better than the other Dulce do what you need to do to feel good! ❤
Hello Dulce! Thank you for this video, I just started anti-depressant 3 weeks ago (citalophram) I had the exact same feelings you had and I was sooo scared even tho I did everything right to help my mental health (being close to god, meditation, exercise etc) and the next morning i took the pill, I woke up like a new women. I think it’s because we deeply are connected with our soul so we feel the pill as soon as it enters our body (my little theory) also, I had this episode in 2018 and that’s when I discovered you and let me tell you that you HELPED ME Soooooo much to go through this ❤ thank you so much for that I’m very thankful for you! You are a light to this earth ❤
Am so happy to hear you’re going to a Christian church!! I’ll be praying for you Dulce. I also have had them thoughts in the past, and I know now where they come from and am learning to take it day by day. Blessings to you always ❤
Dulce I’m on it too and it made me SO sleepy when I first started taking it. My doctor told me to switch to taking it just before bed and don’t have that issue anymore. Maybe try that?
My son was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety. He was prescribed Prozac and my husband has been hesitant to give him the medication because he is just 13 years old. I’m a psychology major and I know the benefits of taking and antidepressants especially when trying the “natural” way hasn’t helped. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Dulce, thank you for making these videos. Thank you for never stopping in your RUclips career and always keeping the topics realistic. I've been watching your videos since you had your beauty room in your closet. I remember seeing you on Seventeen magazine the first time. You were the big sister I never had but always needed. Seeing your videos about metal health and self improvement are motivating because I feel like they relate so much at the stage of life I'm in. I've been following your videos on medication, journaling, making time for myself because I too have been struggling mentally for years, and haven't been wanting to be on medication. I've wanted a natural way to heal myself, and I've comes to terms that I need medication to help the chemical imbalances in my brain.
Wow, my story is identical. I’m on day 5 today on Lexapro. Everyone said it will take weeks to feel the effects. I felt the effects hours within taking my very first dose. I already feel like a new person. My husband said I seem so much calmer and happier. I read an extremely low percentage feels the effects right away, so maybe we are in that low percentage. Everyday, all day I suffer from extreme anxiety, panic attacks, and depression wanting to die. I can’t believe how much different I feel. I really hope it just gets better from now.
Thank you for sharing ive delt with depression and anxiety as long as i can remember but i always brush off the meds sooner or later , today i finally decided to try Lexapro for the first time sooo fingers crossed .i appreciate you sharing.
I have been watching you for YEARS. I’ve even seen you at IKEA once but was too chicken to say hi (creep mode/star struck)😂 This video came at the craziest time. I’ve been struggling with being in my head since I was 7. I finally decided to get on lexapro. In true spaz fashion I Googled/RUclips university everything I could about side effects and boom ur video pops up. Thank you so much for this 🙌🏽♥️
Thank you for this 🙏🏻 I finally have had enough and made an appointment to start antidepressants. I relate to everything you have said, and I hope to have the same outcomes. I dont recognize myself anymore, and i hope for that to change. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing
Thanks for sharing your experience. I tried Lexapro and it made me feel relaxed but less motivated. However, once I stopped it I think it fixed my issues over all. Like a brace I needed for a while but once healed I could move/function better when it was off of me, if that makes sense.
Thank you for this video. I am in month 3 and i also felt this pill on day one. Lexapro has been a game changer for my life! It has blessed my life in a major way and i am truly thankful.
So glad to find this video. I’m 31 and also a highly sensitive person. I experience really high, highs and very low, lows and am extremely empathetic. I started having panic attacks and depression (again) 2 months ago. I’ve been on Lexapro for 2 months and just increased my dose and it’s helping a little bit with my anxiety but not with my depression. Despite working out, eating well, going to therapy (which is helping), and gratitude, I haven’t pulled out yet. I might try and add Wellbutrin to the mix. I want to get excited again and I know there is hope. I’m sorry you are struggling but it’s also nice to know I’m not broken and alone, that we are in this together!
Good luck! I’ve been on them for now 4 months and my life has never been better. I haven’t had not one depressive or anxious episode since. I know we’re all different, but it was the best decision I’ve made.
Lexapro worked for the first 6 months to a year. After that, I became more depressed and anxious. It was a very strange thing for me. I felt even more suicidal and just really really scared and overwhelmed. I stopped cold turkey it’s Been about 7 months now that I haven’t taken it and I’m finally feeling better. Got closer to Jesus.
I admire your honesty and your courage as a 7 year breast cancer survivor I have many fellow cancer survivor friends which honestly are my new friends who are on medications. Their cancer diagnosis as well as mind was not due to taking care of themselves or hereditary either quite the opposite. It is easy for people to judge but traumatic events, chronic illnesses, chemical imbalances etc …. are real and ignoring the symptoms is far worst. Medication is not an easy option or a way out, but a careful option that one needs to weight their options. As she mention she is 📓, eating healthy, attending church and 🧘♀️. All of these things are great strategies as well. I wish you all the best Dulce and thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing Dulce. You’re a super strong brave lady! So many ppl go on without correcting things, and you speaking up on this will help so many more ppl, more than you might think. ❤❤❤ I support you 💯
My 17 year old started taking Lexapro a couple months ago. She like you, initially had a super positive response but after one week or so it went back to her usual self. She also sees a therapist. In her next few follow ups she shared how it was going and her doctor increased her dosage. I’m anxious to see if it has any change. Best of luck in your journey!
Thank you for using your platform to share this! I took the same medication after my divorce and along with counseling it completely helped me. People look at me crazy when I suggest medication and counseling but it CAN help. “I don’t feel complicated anymore” that’s exactly it and it was the best blessing to finally feel that way.
This was an absolutely amazing video and this helped with my anxiety so much. I was afraid of maybe not seeing results immediately or the side effects causing more anxiety for me. After watching this though, it certainly helped with my perspective. I’m looking forward to taking my first dosage tomorrow and seeing how it helps me and my family unit.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and being so open with us all, Dulce. It's so appreciated and refreshing! Light, peace and blessings to you and your family! 💛
I had a similar experience nothingness and I was super tired in the beginning- lean into it. Just imagine the emotional and mental energy you put into lighting an incense now think of every single thing you did in addition to that one task and the energy that took. Rest- as best you can. Taking it at night will help as well. God Bless you ❤
Dulce, thank you for sharing your experience. As you mentioned in the video, not everybody has had a positive experience with antidepressants. Most of the people I know that had taken them or other people I read about reported that they actually felt worse by taking them. So it was really interesting to learn about your experience. I hope you continue to feel better so that you can be the best version of yourself for your family and for yourself ❤
As an artist, it's my nightmare to "feel nothing". It would be a loss of identity (and it's my income source). That being said, I need to make some deep changes which is why I'm considering Lexapro in the first place. I was prescribed It 2 months ago and I still haven't touched it because I'm afraid of what it might do to my brain chemistry. We are meant to feel in this world, just like your father said. I'm glad that you stopped yourself from listening to harmful thoughts, but also hope you stay true to yourself and what you want from life/need to give the world. Because if you don't, I think that's where these creeping thoughts come from. We cannot hide who we are / what we desire without expecting pushback/tension/imbalance. Thank you so much for sharing your testimony. I've been looking for an open and intelligent review of someone's experience. I related to a lot of what you said and I'm curious what your thoughts are a year later. Wish you well.
Love you dulce ! Be good . I am a pharmacist and I do have loads of clients that use this medication. So you’re not alone ❤ and I wish you get what your heart desires. I hope you feel better and better ! You’re amazing . And I wish you health
I started taking Zoloft right before the pandemic hit. I didn't notice a huge difference, but I think it may have helped me to get through the pandemic better than if I hadn't started taking anything. As far as day to day functioning, I did not see a benefit to taking it. My doctor upped the dose a few times, but I decided to get off of it altogether because I wasn't seeing an improvement, and I felt like it lowered my libido. I was then prescribed Lexapro, but never actually started taking it. Now I am waiting to get a full neuropsych evaluation to see what the root cause of my issues are, and how to go about addressing them.
Thank you thank you for sharing your story! I was that person- I was seriously thinking I was listening to myself. I just began I’m on day 4. I’ve never felt like this either. Thank you! I don’t feel alone.
Thank you so much for sharing your story it’s so crazy that I’m on the same journey I’ve watched you for years ever since I was young I’m about to be 26 I’m a mom of almost a four year old boy and almost 4 years later I’m still struggling with depression and anxiety I first started with sertraline and now I’m on Lexapro for a couple months and I think I’m finally gonna take a break from it because it’s lowered my sex drive tremendously and I feel like it’s affecting my marriage and more than I’m only 25 I really hope that I know it’s gonna be hard to get off of it I really hope it makes a change in my life keep us updated on your story❤
Thank you for sharing your experience so far. I know it can be hard for people to admit they need this type of support but it can be powerful. I hope that this medication is a good experience for you.
I am really happy for you that you are feeling better. You radiate so much joy and satisfaction :)I am also inspired by your confidence. I have one question to you concerning this topic..maybe you can find the time to answer. If not, that is also okay. In this video you say that you wished you had been using Lexapro in your teenage years. So my question would be: How do you think about Lexapro in terms of pregnancy? Personally, Lexapro has helped me a lot in the past but I quit it because I am dreading that it will have an effect in the future if I want to have children. On the other hand though, I am feeling much better with the medication. Are you personally planning to have more children in the future despite taking Lexapro? Hopefully this in not too personal. Warm wishes from Germany 🇩🇪
I feel bad for Dulce and this model sofia esperanza they want to feel good and show it, but the eyes and the spirit shows different things like confusion and loneliness. Hopefully they find God❤❤
I knew you and I were the same but this video affirms my thoughts even more. Depression kills all the good things. I'm glad you seem to have found your way out. Might turn to antidepressants myself. Sending light from afar.
Im on two medications and my anxiety and depression is controlled. It has helped me so much I saw a difference right away too. The side effects will subside.
Im from Germany, and pretty much all the reviews are horrible. We are so keen on „you have to manage that all by yourself“ and the reviews from especially Americans are so different. They highlight pros and cons and I love that. So glad I only watch these. I’m HSP too and I really need to try lexapro. Tried Zoloft but gave me bad stomach issues. So fingers crossed it helps me the way it helped you :)
Thank you for being the voice for many of us. It’s something that many of us are very hush about but it’s necessary to put it out there that it’s okay to get some help. I’ve been watching you since forever and our journeys are so parallel. Lexapro saved me, keep it going 😊
I think my boyfriend needs lexapro. He is triggered by everything from someone chewing to a piece of paper on the floor. I try to just avoid him and he’ll come looking for me to confront me. If I try to talk to him about it he just turns it around on me and it starts an argument. I’m glad you got help and your family is feeling relief in your change. ❤❤❤
I’ve been given Lexapro and within the 3 days of taking it I was soooo sleepy… mind you I have 3 kids years 4,2, and a 2 mo old. They need my full time attention so I decided to give up taking it BUT I wish I would have pushed through to see the positives that this would do for me. I might just give it another try and push through because I relate on so much on how my emotions effect my household.
You can go through a sleepy phase. Try taking it at about 5pm for a few weeks. I felt pretty rubbishy for about 6 weeks. I feel really good now. Coming up to 8 weeks on it. Went through all the side effects. They do go away.
Thank you for sharing this. I feel this way .I feel too much it hurts I cannot sleep. I over think every thing. I’m always anxious that I cannot enjoy life. I’ve been contemplating taking meds. I cannot turn my brain off!! Your story sounds like mine. My husband tells me that I’m always screaming and my kids are always on edge because of me.
I just came across you’re video. I really like how you explained everything positive about how you and your family is doing now. How are you now? Can you do an update after 1 year on this medication ?🤗🤗
Everything you’re saying sounds like me I also feel things very deep highs are so high and lows are so low and I can’t stand it anymore. My appointment is tomorrow
I fear of taking meds fear and I’ve been trying to fight this for years on my own and therapy when I can afford it. Right now I show case to my family like yes everything is fine I tell me self everything is fine and then deep deep deep Inside it’s like I’m fighting some mean energy that wants to take over and it’s like I push it away like no your not going to make me feel this way. And my fiancé and my kids both boys just like you one 8 and 2 years old 😊 they all are like omg mommy is happier. And all I can do is like tell myself we going to get through this it’s all in your head but I feel the more I show case a happy life that I might snap and that’s what’s scary. I hope everything works out for you dulce. I know the world might tell you how beautiful and inspiring you are but no matter what we have to believe it we have to feel it and that’s the biggest battle xo wishing u the best
don’t be ashamed to be on meds. we don’t shame diabetics for taking insulin. if our body is unable to produce a chemical it needs we supplement with meds. Its the same thing.
If the medication works fine for her that’s good but just wanted to shared if you have a MTFHR gene this is very dangerous to take because it makes you feel suicidal. This was my expirence and also found out my body has a hard time metabolizing heavy metals which was creating these extreme mental health problems.
To be honest, it is a good medicine. It's about being consistent and making the right decision at the right time. Well being is our first priority & then everything else comes naturally.
How are u now ? Are u still on meds ? I’ve been suffering with depression for almost 2 years now, I feel absolutely awful and thinking of trying lexepro.
My GP tried shoving Lexapro down my throat and I told him no. It took a few months, but a slow and steady pace won the race for me without those dance all over yer brain meds.
I don't feel numb at all. I feel happiness or sadness in a "normal" way. It's just no longer an intense feeling of highs and lows. Hope that makes sense. I just uploaded a new podcast episode today talking about my update! spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/1kw86gkcfyb
Today is my first day in lexapro n yes I feel nauseas and sleepy also dry mouth But like u said even it was a first day and it takes time I stop in my case w there panic attack u should make a video in one month have u notice something in ur appetite?
Update on my one month mark on Lexapro: ruclips.net/video/6TVBhOMjd-M/видео.html
Hello any updates on your Lexapro journey please ❤
Lexapro caused me permanent damages.
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PLEAAAASE remember that when you’re on it and feel good, you feel good because of the meds. Way too many people think they are good to get off of them. There’s no shame in anti depressants. Remember that!
It's all in the name. I like to call them SSRI's or my Seratonin booster. Marketing people get onto it.
Hi, I have never felt happy in my entire life. I was born depressed I don’t remember joy nor know how it feels. I just live normal have pretty normal life and stay out of trouble all the time. Would you recommend anti depressants to me?
@@HanaBaba-mo9yv your doctor needs to that, not just anybody on the internet.
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Do not take those antidepressants , it will make your situation worse and rhe aide effects are horrible.
When she said “I feel everything very deeply & profoundly. All the highs and all the lows” this is literally me all the time since I can remember. I’ve never related to someone so much ❤
You’re so brave for speaking up and sharing your journey ❤❤❤
Wow, I am speechless I thought I was the only person feeling how you were feeling. I’m a US veteran and today I was given the same medication and my wife noticed the difference! She said that I gave her attention as she talked to me and I was being able to focus calmly, glad you made this video.
Courage, bravery, vulnerability. You are absolutely amazing and blessed. You are touching so many of our lives. You are taking on a public platform speaking on a topic that we all struggle with. It's like you are talking directly to me about my mental struggles and I just feel empowered because I see you taking charge of your life. It gives me hope and flames my motivation to keep on doing what I need to do for me to be better, to get mentally healthier, and to keep going. You exude grace and it reaches the masses! Girl, so proud of you and grateful for you!!
I have been taking lexapro since 2006. I had the same thoughts as you and struggled with anxiety and panic attacks. I can’t say I haven’t had an anxiety attack since taking them but it has helped me tremendously. I’m so happy people are starting to discuss mental health because I use to feel so ashamed of feeling this way and taking meds. Mental health is very important and I have come to realize that there is no shame in taking medication if it is helping to keep me ❤ best wishes
Hi Dulce! I am 28 year old woman and I started watching your videos maybe like in 2009 or 2010, when I was a young teen. I loved your fashion videos and you were like my online big sister that I didn't have, giving life advice and just being a comforting presence in my life. My mental health has plummeted recently too and I just started therapy and considering medication, but I've been afraid of it. I still check in with you once and a while and had this video recommended to me at the perfect time. One of the hardest parts of my anxiety, depression, and OCD is feeling ashamed and keeping it to myself so it's honestly so comforting to have you talk through your experience openly, especially as someone I've looked up to since I was a little girl. Thanks for being honest and real since day one!
Yes, yes, yes!!! It's EXHAUSTING to be ON all the time. I need my mind to take a break & was prescribed Cymbalta a year ago but am terrified to take it because I'm overthinking getting addicted, negative side effects, etc. THANK YOU DULCE for being a voice for so many of us Latinas who are afraid to seek help for our mental health 🤍🤍🤍🤍
Trust me, I have been procastinating and putting it off for atleast 4 years. I finally bit the bullet after realising that just seeing a therapist and employing CBT techniques wasn't enough. After 1 week of Lexapro or Ecitalopram, it has slowed my thinking, it has cut out all the silly earworm negative voices in my head, over thinking, analysing every detail. I just do. I was scared of feeling really anxious, getting worse before I get better, but it hasn't happenned.
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SSRI's are extremely safe to use. If you want to be convinced watch Dr. K's video on them.
It’s not that you’re“not feeling” you’re just not “over feeling” everything🤸🏽♀️🤸🏽♀️
I appreciate you sharing your experience! Several years ago I decided to start taking Lexapro and ended up taking it consistently for about 2 years. I don't recommend taking it for an extended period. I felt literally the same way you described here and how you were relieved to feel 'nothing'. At first, it was positive, but eventually, this became a negative thing. Lexapro brought my libido down VERY low. I lost myself and my personality and eventually lost the motivation to do much. I would sleep wayyy too much and struggled to get out of bed. Overall, I think it's a great treatment for a short period, but I encourage you to try taking a break from it eventually. It was tough to come off of it but I'm really glad I decided to. ❤️
Did you gain weight
@aimejimenez2466 yes I did! I gained 10-15 lbs and felt no motivation to workout! Once I got off it, I have been working out consistently, lost the weight I put on, and feel much better.
Ugh I’m on day 3 now. Lexapro has worked for me in the past so I’m hoping the same won’t happen to me. I almost always lose weight on antidepressants because my appetite decreases. My side effects aren’t too bad though. I’m only on 10 mg
This is so crazy I just started taking lexapro too. I’ve also been trying to heal myself naturally for years and I finally surrendered to extra help and it feels right. This synchronicity is beautiful. Thank you for sharing ❤
It’s definitely NOT healing yourself naturally. The pharmaceutical companies are driving doctors to prescribe (mostly women) antidepressants. It’s sick
Should stick with counseling, that’s truly healing and working through trauma. Taking a pill only takes you so far
@@gymbuggy1218 we weren’t talking about the anti depressants being the part of healing naturally. I understand your strong feelings toward the pharmaceutical industry, but you don’t need to be aggressive and hateful towards people who have taken a route that they feel is best for them at this point in time, whether you agree with it or not.
Thank you for sharing such personal experience Dulce. Sending you extra love. Wishing you the best.💞🙏🏼
@@lettersfromhannain what way was I aggressive?! 99.99% of times doctors will just prescribe you a pill instead of finding the route cause of your issues. Feeling depressed, no emotions, and not wanting to live and their answer is “take this pill and after a couple weeks you’ll feel better”. I must be crazy because In what world is that a solution?! I have personal experience with the VA and it sucks because they treat vets terribly, they most likely didn’t even offer her counseling, just take a pill and shut up is their solution
@@gymbuggy1218weird. I’ve had a different experience. I’m always told medication isn’t the only answer. You need therapy. Medication will help you start that. Get a new doctor
Thanks for being so honest, you don't Realize how many people are struggling with the same things
I took Lexapro for 1 yr and 5 months and it helped somewhat but what actually helped me overcome my depression and anxiety was daily meditation which I still practice today. I am proud to say I am a better version of myself and free of antidepressants.
How long for daily meditation and do u use certain method?
Thank you for sharing this 💕
I’ve had Lexapro sitting on my nightstand for some time now, this was like a sign to me. Thank you for normalizing the use of medication to help us feel better, this is real life. I appreciate you Dulce ❤
Hi Dulce, what a coincidence, I just started Lexapro yesterday. I identified myself so much on the things that you said that you used to think and feel.. I’m also a highly sensitive person and after having my 2 year old son everything felt so much higher. I used to felt guilty for these bad thoughts, like I was being ungrateful for everything that I have. Please keep sharing your journey with us ❤
are you still taking it ? how is it working?
I can’t wait to see how you evolve. Lexapro was a life saver for me. ❤
Dulce, first off, thank you for sharing your experience. I remember feeling so alone when I started having panic attacks and would often come to RUclips to hear about others experiences and learn from them and I felt a lot of comfort watching these videos. Medication was the only choice I had at the time until I built up my strength through therapy, eft and other healing paths. Eventually, I weaned off of my medication and have learned so much about mental health, myself and health in general. I see that you’ve been doing the work, & you’ll see it through and until then, you have us here to support you and love you on this platform ❤
I am sitting here with my first dose of Cipralex and I have been terrified to take it. But I am also so tired of constantly obsessing/stressing. This was such an amazing insight and so many things I didn't consider! So happy you're doing well. Thank you for your story!
Took my first dose today
How’s it been for you?
Took mine 3 days ago… I was terrified to take it, I still don’t feel anything positive but because of taking alprazolam together I am a bit more calm and relaxed with no panic attacks. But as soon the xanax effect ends I still get chest pain, burning feeling, I am tense and even more depressed than before, a feeling like I could cry for not even thinking of anything. (All my life I was a sensitive person and cried easily anyway) but It gets overwhelming back quick as soon as I start feeling physical things. I was found with sinus tachycardia recently. And when I take these meds my BPM drops immediately from a constant 115 to 60-75…
I was just contemplating seeking professional help to help me deal with anxiety. No matter what I do it’s just there. You timing with this matter is impeccable, I feel more encouraged too seek help . Thank you for sharing and being vulnerable 💫.
Thank you for being so open about this journey. So many of us have gone through these things and too many people do not want to talk about it. Sending hugs!
Receiving my Lexapro prescription this week. I’m super nervous but you’ve made me feel so much better.
Can you give me any updates please. How many drops are u taking ? I'm on 9 drops and 3 4 of clonazepam at night for sleep and it are the escitalopram after dinner
I just started taking this medication, I’m happy to be able to find a content creator to relate to ❤
It’s nice to know being on this medication feels the and way as I already feel everyday. Nonreactive, peaceful, calm. I wouldn’t used the term - not feeling anything. It’s actually “feeling peace”. I contemplated taking medication before when I was having anxiety and panic attacks. I decided to change diet, exercise and practice self love. I am able to feel peace now. Best wishes to your journey.
Amazing
omg i relate so much to your experience(s)! i’m on 15mg of lexapro since last year and as much as i didn’t want to be on meds it has helped me tremendously! i was doing therapy too learning to cope with my triggers and healing from my past until i decide to turn the page on my past and stop dwelling on it every single day since then i’ve been doing so much better taking my meds and don’t do therapy bc i have all the tools i need to deal with my triggers - everyone’s healing journey looks different and not one path is better than the other Dulce do what you need to do to feel good! ❤
Hello Dulce! Thank you for this video, I just started anti-depressant 3 weeks ago (citalophram) I had the exact same feelings you had and I was sooo scared even tho I did everything right to help my mental health (being close to god, meditation, exercise etc) and the next morning i took the pill, I woke up like a new women. I think it’s because we deeply are connected with our soul so we feel the pill as soon as it enters our body (my little theory) also, I had this episode in 2018 and that’s when I discovered you and let me tell you that you HELPED ME Soooooo much to go through this ❤ thank you so much for that I’m very thankful for you! You are a light to this earth ❤
When did it start working for you? I just started taking it
Dulce🌹Been watching you for 10+ years, you were a role model for me in my early twenties till this day.
Keep seeking God every day of your life ❤️
Am so happy to hear you’re going to a Christian church!! I’ll be praying for you Dulce. I also have had them thoughts in the past, and I know now where they come from and am learning to take it day by day. Blessings to you always ❤
Dulce I’m on it too and it made me SO sleepy when I first started taking it. My doctor told me to switch to taking it just before bed and don’t have that issue anymore. Maybe try that?
My son was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety. He was prescribed Prozac and my husband has been hesitant to give him the medication because he is just 13 years old. I’m a psychology major and I know the benefits of taking and antidepressants especially when trying the “natural” way hasn’t helped. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Dulce, thank you for making these videos. Thank you for never stopping in your RUclips career and always keeping the topics realistic. I've been watching your videos since you had your beauty room in your closet. I remember seeing you on Seventeen magazine the first time. You were the big sister I never had but always needed. Seeing your videos about metal health and self improvement are motivating because I feel like they relate so much at the stage of life I'm in. I've been following your videos on medication, journaling, making time for myself because I too have been struggling mentally for years, and haven't been wanting to be on medication. I've wanted a natural way to heal myself, and I've comes to terms that I need medication to help the chemical imbalances in my brain.
Wow, my story is identical. I’m on day 5 today on Lexapro. Everyone said it will take weeks to feel the effects. I felt the effects hours within taking my very first dose. I already feel like a new person. My husband said I seem so much calmer and happier. I read an extremely low percentage feels the effects right away, so maybe we are in that low percentage. Everyday, all day I suffer from extreme anxiety, panic attacks, and depression wanting to die. I can’t believe how much different I feel. I really hope it just gets better from now.
I felt the effects immediately too. Instant calm right after the meditation got into my system within about 30 minutes of taking it.
I don’t know you personally, but I feel like you are telling my story. Thank you for sharing this. Starting lexapro next week. Wishing you the best.
Thank you for sharing this! My sister sent me this video. I just started Lexapro too!
Thank you for sharing ive delt with depression and anxiety as long as i can remember but i always brush off the meds sooner or later , today i finally decided to try Lexapro for the first time sooo fingers crossed .i appreciate you sharing.
I have been watching you for YEARS. I’ve even seen you at IKEA once but was too chicken to say hi (creep mode/star struck)😂 This video came at the craziest time. I’ve been struggling with being in my head since I was 7. I finally decided to get on lexapro. In true spaz fashion I Googled/RUclips university everything I could about side effects and boom ur video pops up. Thank you so much for this 🙌🏽♥️
How did Lexapro affect you?
Thank you for this 🙏🏻
I finally have had enough and made an appointment to start antidepressants.
I relate to everything you have said, and I hope to have the same outcomes.
I dont recognize myself anymore, and i hope for that to change.
Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing
Thanks for sharing your experience. I tried Lexapro and it made me feel relaxed but less motivated. However, once I stopped it I think it fixed my issues over all. Like a brace I needed for a while but once healed I could move/function better when it was off of me, if that makes sense.
Thank you for this video. I am in month 3 and i also felt this pill on day one. Lexapro has been a game changer for my life! It has blessed my life in a major way and i am truly thankful.
So glad to find this video. I’m 31 and also a highly sensitive person. I experience really high, highs and very low, lows and am extremely empathetic. I started having panic attacks and depression (again) 2 months ago. I’ve been on Lexapro for 2 months and just increased my dose and it’s helping a little bit with my anxiety but not with my depression. Despite working out, eating well, going to therapy (which is helping), and gratitude, I haven’t pulled out yet. I might try and add Wellbutrin to the mix. I want to get excited again and I know there is hope. I’m sorry you are struggling but it’s also nice to know I’m not broken and alone, that we are in this together!
This video gives me hope. Thank you. I start my prescription tomorrow.
Good luck! I’ve been on them for now 4 months and my life has never been better. I haven’t had not one depressive or anxious episode since. I know we’re all different, but it was the best decision I’ve made.
Lexapro worked for the first 6 months to a year. After that, I became more depressed and anxious. It was a very strange thing for me. I felt even more suicidal and just really really scared and overwhelmed. I stopped cold turkey it’s Been about 7 months now that I haven’t taken it and I’m finally feeling better. Got closer to Jesus.
I admire your honesty and your courage as a 7 year breast cancer survivor I have many fellow cancer survivor friends which honestly are my new friends who are on medications. Their cancer diagnosis as well as mind was not due to taking care of themselves or hereditary either quite the opposite. It is easy for people to judge but traumatic events, chronic illnesses, chemical imbalances etc …. are real and ignoring the symptoms is far worst. Medication is not an easy option or a way out, but a careful option that one needs to weight their options. As she mention she is 📓, eating healthy, attending church and 🧘♀️. All of these things are great strategies as well. I wish you all the best Dulce and thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing Dulce. You’re a super strong brave lady! So many ppl go on without correcting things, and you speaking up on this will help so many more ppl, more than you might think. ❤❤❤ I support you 💯
I’m glad you’re OK ! Keep your relationship really close to God it’s so important. Remember he loves you so much ❤
So proud of you for taking that difficult step. Glad to hear that you are feeling so much better. ❤
My 17 year old started taking Lexapro a couple months ago. She like you, initially had a super positive response but after one week or so it went back to her usual self. She also sees a therapist. In her next few follow ups she shared how it was going and her doctor increased her dosage. I’m anxious to see if it has any change. Best of luck in your journey!
Thank you for using your platform to share this! I took the same medication after my divorce and along with counseling it completely helped me. People look at me crazy when I suggest medication and counseling but it CAN help. “I don’t feel complicated anymore” that’s exactly it and it was the best blessing to finally feel that way.
This was an absolutely amazing video and this helped with my anxiety so much. I was afraid of maybe not seeing results immediately or the side effects causing more anxiety for me. After watching this though, it certainly helped with my perspective. I’m looking forward to taking my first dosage tomorrow and seeing how it helps me and my family unit.
Thanks for sharing with us Dulce. You are helping so many people!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and being so open with us all, Dulce. It's so appreciated and refreshing! Light, peace and blessings to you and your family! 💛
I had a similar experience nothingness and I was super tired in the beginning- lean into it. Just imagine the emotional and mental energy you put into lighting an incense now think of every single thing you did in addition to that one task and the energy that took. Rest- as best you can. Taking it at night will help as well. God Bless you ❤
Thank you for sharing! I’m glad that you feel better. 🙏🏾 I’ve been struggling myself and just deal with it myself. The struggle is so hard.
Dulce, thank you for sharing your experience. As you mentioned in the video, not everybody has had a positive experience with antidepressants. Most of the people I know that had taken them or other people I read about reported that they actually felt worse by taking them. So it was really interesting to learn about your experience. I hope you continue to feel better so that you can be the best version of yourself for your family and for yourself ❤
As an artist, it's my nightmare to "feel nothing". It would be a loss of identity (and it's my income source). That being said, I need to make some deep changes which is why I'm considering Lexapro in the first place. I was prescribed It 2 months ago and I still haven't touched it because I'm afraid of what it might do to my brain chemistry.
We are meant to feel in this world, just like your father said. I'm glad that you stopped yourself from listening to harmful thoughts, but also hope you stay true to yourself and what you want from life/need to give the world. Because if you don't, I think that's where these creeping thoughts come from. We cannot hide who we are / what we desire without expecting pushback/tension/imbalance.
Thank you so much for sharing your testimony. I've been looking for an open and intelligent review of someone's experience. I related to a lot of what you said and I'm curious what your thoughts are a year later. Wish you well.
Love you dulce ! Be good . I am a pharmacist and I do have loads of clients that use this medication. So you’re not alone ❤ and I wish you get what your heart desires. I hope you feel better and better ! You’re amazing . And I wish you health
The way you’ve always felt I how I always feel. It’s exhausting. Glad you’re feeling better ❤
I started taking Zoloft right before the pandemic hit. I didn't notice a huge difference, but I think it may have helped me to get through the pandemic better than if I hadn't started taking anything. As far as day to day functioning, I did not see a benefit to taking it. My doctor upped the dose a few times, but I decided to get off of it altogether because I wasn't seeing an improvement, and I felt like it lowered my libido. I was then prescribed Lexapro, but never actually started taking it. Now I am waiting to get a full neuropsych evaluation to see what the root cause of my issues are, and how to go about addressing them.
Thank you thank you for sharing your story! I was that person- I was seriously thinking I was listening to myself. I just began I’m on day 4. I’ve never felt like this either. Thank you! I don’t feel alone.
Thank you so much for sharing your story it’s so crazy that I’m on the same journey I’ve watched you for years ever since I was young I’m about to be 26 I’m a mom of almost a four year old boy and almost 4 years later I’m still struggling with depression and anxiety I first started with sertraline and now I’m on Lexapro for a couple months and I think I’m finally gonna take a break from it because it’s lowered my sex drive tremendously and I feel like it’s affecting my marriage and more than I’m only 25 I really hope that I know it’s gonna be hard to get off of it I really hope it makes a change in my life keep us updated on your story❤
Thank you for sharing your experience so far. I know it can be hard for people to admit they need this type of support but it can be powerful. I hope that this medication is a good experience for you.
Thanks for sharing. You sound how I’ve sound for the majority of my life. Now I’m accepting the idea it may be time to try medication. Thank you!
I am really happy for you that you are feeling better. You radiate so much joy and satisfaction :)I am also inspired by your confidence.
I have one question to you concerning this topic..maybe you can find the time to answer. If not, that is also okay.
In this video you say that you wished you had been using Lexapro in your teenage years. So my question would be: How do you think about Lexapro in terms of pregnancy? Personally, Lexapro has helped me a lot in the past but I quit it because I am dreading that it will have an effect in the future if I want to have children. On the other hand though, I am feeling much better with the medication.
Are you personally planning to have more children in the future despite taking Lexapro? Hopefully this in not too personal.
Warm wishes from Germany 🇩🇪
Dulce you are amazing, thanks for sharing your story🙏🏻.
I feel bad for Dulce and this model sofia esperanza they want to feel good and show it, but the eyes and the spirit shows different things like confusion and loneliness. Hopefully they find God❤❤
I knew you and I were the same but this video affirms my thoughts even more. Depression kills all the good things. I'm glad you seem to have found your way out. Might turn to antidepressants myself. Sending light from afar.
I just got put on lexapro I’m a people pleaser and overthinker it’s horrible I’m really hoping it helps
you are such a light. Thank you so much for sharing all this ❤
Im on two medications and my anxiety and depression is controlled. It has helped me so much I saw a difference right away too. The side effects will subside.
Which ones are you on?❤️
We love you as you are, you’re brave woman ❤
❤ sending you love!!! Thank you for opening up to this subject some of us go through (especially in 30s)
Could it be a psychic attack. I feel like empaths are being challenged right now
Im from Germany, and pretty much all the reviews are horrible. We are so keen on „you have to manage that all by yourself“ and the reviews from especially Americans are so different. They highlight pros and cons and I love that. So glad I only watch these. I’m HSP too and I really need to try lexapro. Tried Zoloft but gave me bad stomach issues. So fingers crossed it helps me the way it helped you :)
Thank you for being the voice for many of us. It’s something that many of us are very hush about but it’s necessary to put it out there that it’s okay to get some help. I’ve been watching you since forever and our journeys are so parallel. Lexapro saved me, keep it going 😊
I think my boyfriend needs lexapro. He is triggered by everything from someone chewing to a piece of paper on the floor. I try to just avoid him and he’ll come looking for me to confront me. If I try to talk to him about it he just turns it around on me and it starts an argument. I’m glad you got help and your family is feeling relief in your change. ❤❤❤
Girl me I feel everything 10x I get irritated and hella triggered 😅
That’s how I am towards my husband.. I’m starting on lexapro today. Hopefully this will help how I react towards my family.
I’ve been given Lexapro and within the 3 days of taking it I was soooo sleepy… mind you I have 3 kids years 4,2, and a 2 mo old. They need my full time attention so I decided to give up taking it BUT I wish I would have pushed through to see the positives that this would do for me. I might just give it another try and push through because I relate on so much on how my emotions effect my household.
You can always try a different time of the day .
You can go through a sleepy phase. Try taking it at about 5pm for a few weeks. I felt pretty rubbishy for about 6 weeks. I feel really good now. Coming up to 8 weeks on it. Went through all the side effects. They do go away.
What MG were you taking?
I had the same feeling on it , nothingness, I'm glad it's helping you.
I am so glad that you found help . Support you ❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing this. I feel this way .I feel too much it hurts I cannot sleep. I over think every thing. I’m always anxious that I cannot enjoy life. I’ve been contemplating taking meds. I cannot turn my brain off!! Your story sounds like mine. My husband tells me that I’m always screaming and my kids are always on edge because of me.
I just came across you’re video. I really like how you explained everything positive about how you and your family is doing now.
How are you now?
Can you do an update after 1 year on this medication ?🤗🤗
Everything you’re saying sounds like me I also feel things very deep highs are so high and lows are so low and I can’t stand it anymore. My appointment is tomorrow
I fear of taking meds fear and I’ve been trying to fight this for years on my own and therapy when I can afford it. Right now I show case to my family like yes everything is fine I tell me self everything is fine and then deep deep deep Inside it’s like I’m fighting some mean energy that wants to take over and it’s like I push it away like no your not going to make me feel this way. And my fiancé and my kids both boys just like you one 8 and 2 years old 😊 they all are like omg mommy is happier. And all I can do is like tell myself we going to get through this it’s all in your head but I feel the more I show case a happy life that I might snap and that’s what’s scary. I hope everything works out for you dulce. I know the world might tell you how beautiful and inspiring you are but no matter what we have to believe it we have to feel it and that’s the biggest battle xo wishing u the best
Did u started with 10mg or 5mg dose? And how many times a day
Do you still feel mindful when you say you feel nothing? Or is it positive that you’re not being mindful? Wishing you the best ❤
don’t be ashamed to be on meds. we don’t shame diabetics for taking insulin. if our body is unable to produce a chemical it needs we supplement with meds. Its the same thing.
If the medication works fine for her that’s good but just wanted to shared if you have a MTFHR gene this is very dangerous to take because it makes you feel suicidal. This was my expirence and also found out my body has a hard time metabolizing heavy metals which was creating these extreme mental health problems.
WOW I can relate beyond words. This is perfectly the same as me. Thanks for sharing 🙏
Manifesting is a modern form of spiritism . You need to draw close to God and he will give you peace. Wishing you the best on your journey .
To be honest, it is a good medicine. It's about being consistent and making the right decision at the right time. Well being is our first priority & then everything else comes naturally.
Is this something that you take every day? I feel I’ve been on anxiety on my life and know I notice it couple years ago and I am now 33 yrs old.
What is the dose you started with? I start with 10mg and had negative side effects: nausea, insonia etc
Thank you for sharing this video. I m starting today. I took it for 6 weeks before but it didn't really work for me.. maybe gotta be on it longer
How are u now ? Are u still on meds ? I’ve been suffering with depression for almost 2 years now, I feel absolutely awful and thinking of trying lexepro.
Thanks for sharing my love!
My GP tried shoving Lexapro down my throat and I told him no. It took a few months, but a slow and steady pace won the race for me without those dance all over yer brain meds.
Yess, I'm on this stuff. Thank you
Do you still happiness or are you feeling numb or blunt ? Thank you for the video ! ❤
I don't feel numb at all. I feel happiness or sadness in a "normal" way. It's just no longer an intense feeling of highs and lows. Hope that makes sense. I just uploaded a new podcast episode today talking about my update! spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/1kw86gkcfyb
Thank you so much for sharing this with us ❤
This is why I love you ❤
Today is my first day in lexapro n yes I feel nauseas and sleepy also dry mouth
But like u said even it was a first day and it takes time I stop in my case w there panic attack u should make a video in one month have u notice something in ur appetite?
What mg did u start with ive wondered bout this one there are so many out there its the side effects .i dont like