I’ve never felt so understood in my life!!! I’ve been battling depression for years not knowing what it was but today I start on Zoloft hoping for some relief. Thanks Tiffany!!
I've been on this medication for 2 days now due after breaking my 1 month sobriety about 2 days ago. I just want to think straight again with being restricted with all these negative thoughts and worries for basically nothing.
Thank you so much for making this video. I started my sertraline journey about a week and a half ago and I am very hopeful for what the future will bring. It makes me so happy that others on this medication have had success and feel better, and I hope that will happen for me too. Thanks again! Also you are absolutely gorgeous!
@@chiaravigorelli1999 It was the best decision I’ve made. I feel so much better. The adjustment period on the med was a little rocky, but after a few weeks I started to feel so much better.
@@ashleyblais3317 that’s amazing! Actually im on sertraline too, my first 2/3 weeks were a living hell.. litterally! Now im definitely starting feeling so much better, my anxiety is almost completely gone 🤞💪🏼
I'm so SO thankful for you! I'm also sorry for you loss. You're an angel for creating this series, we NEED Black girls de-stigmatizing medicating for mental health ❤️🙏🏽
I got my prescription the other day after wasting my entire 20’s. It’s stayed in my draw because I was too scared to take it. After watching this video I’m going to take it, I hope this along with therapy will allow me to get out of my own way and live out some of this potential.
@@kisht7469 please stop telling people it isn’t working. It is definitely working for a lot of people. You names one of MANY side effects when this could help so many people like it did with me. Have a nice day!
Thank you for sharing your experience! My therapist just asked to put me on Antidepressants. And it was a hard thing to hear. Im upset with myself for not being able to do this without help. But I know that is not the correct mindset to have even if its a valid one! I search YT for Antidepressants and black people and found your channel. Hearing your experience has made me more hopefully in my own life! I think I'm going to go forward with trying the medication!! Keep up the great work Sis we got this!! Subscribed!
I’m so happy for you! I was on Zoloft for a year and a couple months. I dosed down for a couple months and came off completely in February. I did have really bad withdrawal symptoms and didn’t want to go back on the medication. However, I knew that it was okay to go back on a lower dose and help me out a bit. Sending u a great mental health recovery and journey ❤️
This video is why im going to continue sertraline. My symptoms are a bit much, my first night on 25mg i had nausea, horrible headaches, i couldn’t stay asleep etc. Second night i had nausea, chest pain and headaches. The nausea went away when i ate a bagel. I know its recommended that you eat with it if u do feel nausea. Also dry mouth. Lets hope it gets better ❤️
This is why I'm scared to take it. I have chronic medical conditions, and I really don't want any more complications. I work 10hr shifts with a 2hr commute.
Thank you Tiffany. I started sertraline yesterday and I just watched the video where you started taking it and this one and I'm so happy that it worked for you and things in your life feel a lot better and the heavy stuff is more manageable. It gives me hope that in a few months I might feel the same. 😊 Take care xx
Research Post ssri sexual dysfunction( pssd for short). If you enjoy numbed genitals and muted orgasms, continue taking that poison. You’ve been warned.
Am going to start am just a little Scared.But also nervous and excited at the same time.Am just tired of being a home person all the time .Every time I go somewhere I get all Super anxiety panic .And my heart feels like it’s going to pop .But the video help’s thank you .
@@cassiedoan Oh... it’s definitely going to change your life. Give it some time. One day you’ll wake up and realize your emotions are blunt, your genitals are numb, you can’t orgasm, you’re sterilize, and your depression is worse than ever before. When all of these side affects kick in and you want to cry but can’t because the medication turned you into an emotionless zombie, please think back to my comment and how I tried to warn you. Research post ssri sexual dysfunction and anhedonia. There are hundreds of thousands of people who are suffering from this condition post ssri therapy. There is non cure and many have taken their lives because of it.
I’m so glad you’re doing better! If you don’t mind me asking what is your dosage? I’m on 50mg it’s working and I’m relieved, but I feel as though jumping to 100mg might help a little more
You may want to ask your Dr to up your dosage as you should notice a difference in the way you feel by now. I have used this medication on and off when needed for many years. 🦋
@@kara8207 you say you've used it on & off over the years, when doing so do you experience bad withdrawals when you stop before taking it again? I just started taking it& I've only been taking half a pill whenever I feel a panic attack coming (they happen maybe 3 or 4 times a week so I don't take it every day, but it seems to be working fine besides a mild bit of insomnia) but I'm scared that at some point when I get better & stop taking them that I may go through really bad symptoms like continued insomnia or maybe even suicidal thoughts...
@@imani7669 you have to wean yourself off of them slowly. The only bad side effect that I experienced was a bit of what felt like vertigo. When taking them I did have insomnia. Hope this helps 🙏🦋
Hiii!! I had crazy shaking im 1 month in it is gone now 😁 hope you are doing okay 👍🏽!! It felt like a car engine going on hahahaha…but it may be different from you it was more of a shaking than shivering
@@user-ug9ly2fd7d thank you for your reply! I am coming off of Buspirone and going zoloft - so yeap crazy shaking and shivering. Thank you for replying again.
@@airtazarealestate Hii sorry for the late reply...I am the happiest Ive ever been in 20 years...insane...one important thing i learned tho was that life changes on top of taking zoloft will give you the best results. Cutting ties with negative people, getting a pet, eating healthy food that makes you feel good, just surrounding yourself with positivity...Zoloft changed my life I am so grateful for it I hope it helps you too.
.Aleesha, please excuse the bluntness, I specialise in autism research, i myself am an autistic female, and i can spot it on others very easily. Dont count me on this 100%. The way you express yourself is very very much like me... I really have to think before i speak because i cant process words well and struggle to speak fluent sentences without needing to take breaks where i break eye contact, because i cant look at something while thinking because it puts me off. I notice little quirks in your mannerisms and i can see you struggle to look directly at the camera for longer than 5 seconds. .. dont worry, i only notice this because i am very highly tuned to this, others probably wont notice. I hole you do not mind me saying this and like i said dont count me in it 100%. I have watched some of your videos and I think you are a really kind person with a good heart. Stay blessed ❤
Everything in this video tick boxes... the way you got really irritated by your jacket because it was too hot. Wanting to self harm and explaining that you feel anxious over the smallest things
You are so much like me.. I just lost 2 parental figures too.. ❤ I was diagnosed at 22, at first I felt embarrassed, confused but the more I researched it has literally been a god send and it made my entire life make sence I hope you see these messages and I hope you take care x
I’ve never felt so understood in my life!!! I’ve been battling depression for years not knowing what it was but today I start on Zoloft hoping for some relief. Thanks Tiffany!!
How did it go?
I've been on this medication for 2 days now due after breaking my 1 month sobriety about 2 days ago. I just want to think straight again with being restricted with all these negative thoughts and worries for basically nothing.
Thank you so much for making this video. I started my sertraline journey about a week and a half ago and I am very hopeful for what the future will bring. It makes me so happy that others on this medication have had success and feel better, and I hope that will happen for me too. Thanks again! Also you are absolutely gorgeous!
Hey hey! How are you today on Sertraline?
@@chiaravigorelli1999 It was the best decision I’ve made. I feel so much better. The adjustment period on the med was a little rocky, but after a few weeks I started to feel so much better.
@@ashleyblais3317 that’s amazing! Actually im on sertraline too, my first 2/3 weeks were a living hell.. litterally! Now im definitely starting feeling so much better, my anxiety is almost completely gone 🤞💪🏼
@@chiaravigorelli1999 hi
@@chiaravigorelli1999update?
I'm so SO thankful for you! I'm also sorry for you loss. You're an angel for creating this series, we NEED Black girls de-stigmatizing medicating for mental health ❤️🙏🏽
I got my prescription the other day after wasting my entire 20’s. It’s stayed in my draw because I was too scared to take it. After watching this video I’m going to take it, I hope this along with therapy will allow me to get out of my own way and live out some of this potential.
It’s not going to help. It’s only going to make you worse. Research post ssri sexual dysfunction( pssd for short). You’ve been warned
Just try it, under supervision from a doctor ofcourse. The side ffects are different per person and can subside over time. Good luck out there
@@kisht7469 please stop telling people it isn’t working. It is definitely working for a lot of people. You names one of MANY side effects when this could help so many people like it did with me. Have a nice day!
@@user-ug9ly2fd7d That medication is going to ruin your life. Wait and see. You’ve been warned.
@@kisht7469 They should ban internet access for people like you. What you are doing is dangerous.
Thank you for sharing your experience! My therapist just asked to put me on Antidepressants. And it was a hard thing to hear. Im upset with myself for not being able to do this without help. But I know that is not the correct mindset to have even if its a valid one! I search YT for Antidepressants and black people and found your channel. Hearing your experience has made me more hopefully in my own life! I think I'm going to go forward with trying the medication!! Keep up the great work Sis we got this!! Subscribed!
I’m so happy for you! I was on Zoloft for a year and a couple months. I dosed down for a couple months and came off completely in February. I did have really bad withdrawal symptoms and didn’t want to go back on the medication. However, I knew that it was okay to go back on a lower dose and help me out a bit. Sending u a great mental health recovery and journey ❤️
This video is why im going to continue sertraline. My symptoms are a bit much, my first night on 25mg i had nausea, horrible headaches, i couldn’t stay asleep etc. Second night i had nausea, chest pain and headaches. The nausea went away when i ate a bagel. I know its recommended that you eat with it if u do feel nausea. Also dry mouth. Lets hope it gets better ❤️
How is it going now? What mg are you taking
This is why I'm scared to take it. I have chronic medical conditions, and I really don't want any more complications. I work 10hr shifts with a 2hr commute.
starting them. This really alleviated some anxiety and stigma I've had. Thank you
Hey! How is it going?
Thank you Tiffany. I started sertraline yesterday and I just watched the video where you started taking it and this one and I'm so happy that it worked for you and things in your life feel a lot better and the heavy stuff is more manageable. It gives me hope that in a few months I might feel the same. 😊 Take care xx
Research Post ssri sexual dysfunction( pssd for short). If you enjoy numbed genitals and muted orgasms, continue taking that poison. You’ve been warned.
Thanks for sharing. Started a week ago, good to hear a good case💚
Sorry for your losses 🥺, I pray for your continued recovery 🙏❤
I love you ❤️ thank you for this video I ran into while researching and trying to get some answers about sertraline, you really helped a lot. 🌞
Your literally such a beautiful person 🥺
Am going to start am just a little Scared.But also nervous and excited at the same time.Am just tired of being a home person all the time .Every time I go somewhere I get all Super anxiety panic .And my heart feels like it’s going to pop .But the video help’s thank you .
Yeah same i want my old life back
Same here they prescribed me Zoloft but I’m so afraid to take it
thank you for these videos ! this is giving me so much hope ! i’m starting zoloft this week , and i’m nervous but hopeful that it will help me .
my dad passed away as well , if you ever want to talk to someone i’m here 💗
It’s not going to to help you. Research Zoloft pssd
@@kisht7469 it has helped me actually lmao. i’ve been on it for almost a month and it’s changed my life for the good.
@@cassiedoan Oh... it’s definitely going to change your life. Give it some time. One day you’ll wake up and realize your emotions are blunt, your genitals are numb, you can’t orgasm, you’re sterilize, and your depression is worse than ever before. When all of these side affects kick in and you want to cry but can’t because the medication turned you into an emotionless zombie, please think back to my comment and how I tried to warn you.
Research post ssri sexual dysfunction and anhedonia. There are hundreds of thousands of people who are suffering from this condition post ssri therapy. There is non cure and many have taken their lives because of it.
Thanks for giving me hope
Antidepressants worked for me too
Thank you for sharing your experience 🙏 I'm so desperate and considering this. And sorry for your loss 💕 I now how that feels 😢
Thank you so much.I personally needed to hear you speak about this issue.
Bless you💕🎆
That was a great video! Your like a reflection of me.
Thank you so much for sharing ❤❤
Would y’all like me to do a Q&A? If so follow me on IG instagram.com/tiffanygranted and i’ll take questions from y’all there 💕
Love you Tiff! You are amazing!! Thank you for this messsge!
Thank you
Damn you are so good person , it can bee seen :)
So did you have a memory loss problem? I'm hoping to get my memory back?
This was really helpful, thank you :-)
Thanks so much for sharing
I was constantly having low blood sugars on Zoloft I had to stop. I did notice it was working well. Did anyone else have this side effect?
I was actually struggling with low blood sugar before but I changed my diet
How do you know if you’re having low blood sugars 😳
@@ecofriendlyhippie shakiness, sweating, jittery, headache, sweating, dizziness
I have diabetes type 2, I have a concern about this.
Do you get any medicine if you have an insomnia?
I’m so glad you’re doing better! If you don’t mind me asking what is your dosage?
I’m on 50mg it’s working and I’m relieved, but I feel as though jumping to 100mg might help a little more
Great video! How long did it take for you to feel the effects of sertraline ? I’m approaching 2 months on it and feel like I’m waiting still
You may want to ask your Dr to up your dosage as you should notice a difference in the way you feel by now. I have used this medication on and off when needed for many years. 🦋
@@kara8207 you say you've used it on & off over the years, when doing so do you experience bad withdrawals when you stop before taking it again? I just started taking it& I've only been taking half a pill whenever I feel a panic attack coming (they happen maybe 3 or 4 times a week so I don't take it every day, but it seems to be working fine besides a mild bit of insomnia) but I'm scared that at some point when I get better & stop taking them that I may go through really bad symptoms like continued insomnia or maybe even suicidal thoughts...
@@imani7669 you have to wean yourself off of them slowly. The only bad side effect that I experienced was a bit of what felt like vertigo. When taking them I did have insomnia. Hope this helps 🙏🦋
@@kara8207 thank you sm! much love😄❤
@@imani7669 your welcome 🌸Take good care.✨
Is it normal to get cold sweats and uncontrollable shivering right after your first dose?
Hiii!! I had crazy shaking im 1 month in it is gone now 😁 hope you are doing okay 👍🏽!! It felt like a car engine going on hahahaha…but it may be different from you it was more of a shaking than shivering
@@user-ug9ly2fd7d thank you for your reply! I am coming off of Buspirone and going zoloft - so yeap crazy shaking and shivering. Thank you for replying again.
@@user-ug9ly2fd7d would you still recommend it after first month?
@@airtazarealestate Hii sorry for the late reply...I am the happiest Ive ever been in 20 years...insane...one important thing i learned tho was that life changes on top of taking zoloft will give you the best results. Cutting ties with negative people, getting a pet, eating healthy food that makes you feel good, just surrounding yourself with positivity...Zoloft changed my life I am so grateful for it I hope it helps you too.
Can antidepressants help with sleep ??
Have u tried Fluoxetine?
Did you really start a video about antidepressants with taking a sip of wine?
Have you experienced any hair loss?
You are Beautiful and you have the most Beautiful smile I've ever seen. It gives me hope that I might be able to smile and be happy like you soon.
.Aleesha, please excuse the bluntness, I specialise in autism research, i myself am an autistic female, and i can spot it on others very easily. Dont count me on this 100%. The way you express yourself is very very much like me... I really have to think before i speak because i cant process words well and struggle to speak fluent sentences without needing to take breaks where i break eye contact, because i cant look at something while thinking because it puts me off. I notice little quirks in your mannerisms and i can see you struggle to look directly at the camera for longer than 5 seconds. .. dont worry, i only notice this because i am very highly tuned to this, others probably wont notice.
I hole you do not mind me saying this and like i said dont count me in it 100%. I have watched some of your videos and I think you are a really kind person with a good heart. Stay blessed ❤
Tiffany I mean ❤
It always gets missed in women too and misdiagnosed btw x it can very easily just present as depression or anxiety
Everything in this video tick boxes... the way you got really irritated by your jacket because it was too hot. Wanting to self harm and explaining that you feel anxious over the smallest things
You are so much like me.. I just lost 2 parental figures too.. ❤
I was diagnosed at 22, at first I felt embarrassed, confused but the more I researched it has literally been a god send and it made my entire life make sence
I hope you see these messages and I hope you take care x
Damn you Beautiful
Thank you