7am day in my life: running again, new recipes & self care night
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Getting back into routine post travels, starting with a 7am morning & day to myself! Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of home! Visit betterhelp.com... & enjoy a discount on your first month!
HELLO EVERYONE!! I post 2x a week (typically Tuesday & Friday) and you should def subscribe to join the fun! Turn on your post notifications so you don't miss any uploads!
Watch the last vlog! // • NASHVILLE VLOG: long w...
⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯
SOCIALS:
Instagram ▻ / imtaramichelle
Tiktok ▻ @imtaramichelle
GoodReads ▻ / tara-massicotte
Snapchat ▻ / rcqhb4jn
⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯
✶ Business inquiries ▻ taramassicotte@mac.com CC TaraMichelle@select.co
Some links may be affiliate links!
⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯
SHOP $$$:
✶ KINDLE: rstyle.me/+wP0...
✶ REVOLVE FAVES: rvlv.me/Su24Jc...
✶ MERCH: imtaramichelle...
✶ AMAZON STOREFRONT: www.amazon.com...
✶ $50 ride credit with Lyft Lyft: www.lyft.com/i...
✶ $30 off your groceries with Instacart! ▻ inst.cr/t/1997... or code TARAM1DE6B
✶ Copyright free music! www.epidemicso...
⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯
『 SHOP 』
My Camera ▻ rstyle.me/+VYp...
⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯
PS if you’re reading this, comment “sneaky fam!!!!!!”
HAPPY TUESDAY!!! what are your thoughts on adhd/anxiety meds??? have you ever tried? how'd it work for you?!
If you get some crystal balls for your window sill in office, you’ll love the rainbow colours the sun creates! My mom was on clanazapam for 20+ years, different doctors and she didn’t know it ruins your liver! Didn’t read the papers that came with. She didn’t drink alcohol and I think that’s why she lasted 5 years as opposed to the max 2 years they suggested!
I take both. I think they are great! They help me a lot.
i take anxiety meds and my life has totally changed (for the better) since starting them. i love the person it has allowed me to become and recommend trying them out if it’s something you’re curious about
I take anxiety meds and have ADHD and LOVE it. I feel like the person I was before was being held back and now everyday I am the person I was only part of the time. Before medication I didn't realize truly how often my thoughts were holding me back from life. All my relationships have improved too ❤️
I am on trazadone for my anxiety and bifentin for ADHD
hi tara!! as someone who was been on anti anxiety meds for half my life i would recommend not starting it unless you are your doctor are absolutely sure you need it. i've never experienced side effects nor do i know anyone that has BUT there was a period where i stopped taking them and it was HELL. just be aware that youre taking meds that change the chemical balances in your body/brain. they truly changed my life and i will always recommend the medication route if it is something you really feel would improve your life. i hope that doesnt come across as saying you dont "need" it, just that if you're still really unsure about it then i would say there is no rush! so many doctors are so quick to go the medication route when it truly isn't for everybody. meds affect everyone so differently and it truly is a trial and error with different brands and doses that takes months or sometimes even years to get right. i hope that makes sense :) and cant wait to see you start acomaf!
So true- a lot of daily meds can cause you to become chemically dependent on them! I think taking something “as needed” if you’re able to get that kind of prescription would be better than a daily dose
@@marsponI totally agree! I hated the ways my meds made me feel. My oncologist recommended ashwagandha and it helps me without the icky feeling I experienced with the prescription meds. The meds did help….. I just didn’t like how they made me feel.
@@tee1275 it’s like the meds are a quick fix with more longterm issues/side affects. I also use Ashwaganda for stress & sleep…hm maybe tara should try Ashwaganda!!! It lowers your cortisol (stress levels) & helps with anxiety! Natural, holistic & health benefits rather than side effects
Ashwaganda & L-Theanine are natural supplements that are amazing for anxiety & stress!
I’m literally having severe withdrawals from Prozac right now. Would highly recommend not starting unless you absolutely feel you need them to function. While they served a purpose for me and did help me at the time, I am struggling immensely to get back to feeling like myself again
Tara, girl I am no doctor but from what I see in your vlogs, you may have days that you are down or even feel anxious but you manage your emotions well, you are able to work through your feelings rationally, and you lead a full and healthy life. I take take meds and they changed my life, but I don't think they are for everyone! It's normal to feel anxious sometimes and have rough days, life can be hard ♡ Trust yourself and your gut girl, you totally got this ♡
Hey Tara! There are many things you can do on a day to day to improve your anxiety! Don’t forget you just came off of a weekend where alcohol was involved. That causes a lot of anxiety afterwards. Just go back to cutting it out like you’ve been doing for the past few months. Also, try to switch to Matcha first thing in the morning so you don’t get the jittery, mind racing that coffee gives you. Yoga, walks, runs also help regulate the nervous system! You’ve got this, mind over matter!
Also stay busy! Mentally and physically ♥️
Something that has worked for me is cognitive behavioral therapy. For me, my anxiety comes from toxic thinking patterns, over analyzing, etc, so reframing these thoughts and behaviors have greatly helped me. Something to think about for yourself if you're similar that way ❤
Medication is such a personal choice! It personally changed my life - I take both anti-anxiety and ADHD meds, and I can say from first-hand experience that the side effects *do not last* and weren't as bad as the internet made them out to be! (Drowsiness, low appetite, headaches - all gone within the first couple of weeks for me) Of course, every medication is different, and everyone reacts to it differently, but take comfort in that your doctor only has your best interest in mind ☺
This is so true!! I was on ADHD meds too for 10 plus years & now have been on thyroid medication. The first weeks is the toughest in terms of side effects but it’ll pass so quickly if it’s the right medication.
I have dealt with anxiety, stress, trauma, etc .. I started seeing a therapist and my therapist recommended I start breathwork, cold plunging and reiki .. since doing all that for about a year I have seen HUGE changes in my life. I was never someone who believed in these types of practices (I thought they were too witchy) but they have been life changing. I’d recommend trying those things before jumping into medication that will maybe cause you to have adverse reactions when you stop taking them. ❤️ ❤
Ah Tara! I completely relate as to feeling anxious when starting the anti-anxiety medications. I just started taking them about three months ago and something that my psychiatrist told me was, “you are going to be anxious about taking medications but that is because you are anxious.” And for some reason it clicked to me. Just have to remember as to why we seeked out help managing what goes on in our minds. I will say it has definitely helped. There will be side effects but they don’t last! Our bodies are just getting adjusted to is. Wishing you the best on this journey! I know it’s not an easy one ❤
I was on a similar journey recently with anxiety as well, and medication was too intense for me! Therapy once a month helps me, as well as remembering triggers: i.e. alcohol, coffee, not working out or drinking enough water, not sleeping enough. Think of your basic needs as a battery that you need to keep charged like your phone! If you're feeling anxious, it's a good chance that either your social, creative, or physical batteries could be low and need some charging. This always helps me remember to check in on myself everyday💖 hope it helps xoxo
My brother had the same conundrum with adhd meds and they made him so moody and unhappy and he constantly felt sluggish/had headaches. He found he did better after making some lifestyle changes after making a game plan with his counselor. Shockingly he thought the best factors were changing his diet (surprisingly, moving from vegan to whole foods with more meats) and also limiting his gaming/social media time and taking walks around other people at the park. Definitely would avoid if your doctor says you don't absolutely need them. But also you know you best, sometimes medications aren't always the answer! Hope you're having good day 💕
Tara you are such an inspiration to people I'm going to reveal my age. I'm gonna be 77 in July and I doubt with anxiety panic attacks since I was in childhood. I do not take medication believe it or not. I do a lot of writing journaling that I've seen you do today you inspired me to get a coloring book and some crayons so that'll be my adventure for tomorrow. Thank you for sharing as you always do and I truly believe you will find the right way that is right for you with your anxiety. Have a beautiful day, young lady.
As someone with debilitating anxiety I would not take my medication unless it were absolutely necessary. If I don’t take my medication I have regular panic attacks, insomnia, and social anxiety but I hate the feeling of having to be dependent on my medication so I wish it wasn’t necessary for my activities of daily living. So unless it’s causing you issues in your day to day life I would hold off until you feel like it is. But you know yourself best so follow your gut.
coffee and alcohol can increase feelings of anxiety, maybe try lowering the amount of those you consume too and see how that goes. in this vid you drank your coffee before breakfast which can lead to your stomach absorbing the caffeine much quicker which won’t help with that either! i know when i don’t have much food in my stomach before coffee i’ll get the jitters and then i’ll feel like i just need to pace around and i don’t even have anxiety!!😂
also, espresso varies is amount of caffeine depending on how it’s brewed and the kind of bean it is, maybe you could try making lattes with 50/50 caffeine to decaf ratio?
If the bugs in your backyard are being too much, try a Dyna light - it's an electric lantern that emits a frequency that drives bugs away. You can turn it on whenever you plan on going outside. It helps! I hate mosquitoes
Adhd girlie here 🤪 My flavor of adhd is actually the cause of my anxiety, so a low dose stimulant was enough for me. The conflicting effects of my executive dysfunction and go go go thoughts/attitude typically makes me an anxious/overstimulated mess. Adhd medication absolutely changed the game for me and I only took it when I had a big day or event planned, so I never felt like I lost my sparkle since it would wear off!
We got the same flavor 😂 been contemplating getting back on meds & I think this comment helped me make a decision!! I was on 20 MG Adderall XR throughout my childhood & it made me a ZOMBIE!!! I think I'm gonna ask about a low dose 😊
@@amelia.kennedy ahh I hope it works out for you!!! I was late diagnosed (24!) and was prescribed 10mg of Ritalin. Since ive been on the struggle bus my whole life, that 10 made me feel like a whole new person lol. Hopefully your access to stimulants is better than mine with the shortage that was/is going on!!
Hi Tara! I don’t usually comment, but I felt like I had to let you know my experience with ADHD and anxiety! I grew up with HORRIBLE anxiety, tried multiple medications, and nothing really helped. I’m the same age as you, and for the majority of my life I just dealt with it/managed it as best as I could without medication, but in the past few years it got absolutely unbearable and I was actually diagnosed with ADHD at 28. My doctor suggested ADHD medication, and I was scared because I didn’t want it to make my anxiety worse either, but it’s honestly helped SO much and completely changed my life! I learned that having ADHD can cause a lot of anxiety, so for all those years when I was trying different anxiety medications, I really just needed my ADHD to be managed! Obviously everyone is different, but I just wanted to throw my experience out there for you ☺️ I’m also someone that absolutely hates taking any medication, even Tylenol haha, so I understand that too!
so so happy to see you running still 👏🏻 can definitely be hard to find that motivation but you inspire me so much !! 🫶🏻
I definitely don't plan on stopping anytime soon!!! such a great feeling!
@@imtaramichelleplz help me I’m struggling
I agree the alcohol can really jack with you when you’re younger, especially. Also something else you can do with cabbage is make a deconstructed egg roll bowl using the hoisin sauce you have.
Try double wrapping the rice paper rolls before you fry them - it works a treat!
Hi Tara! So regarding the meds I have a special needs child with both severe ADHD and anxiety. Having the right combo of meds is key and just be prepared that if you take ADHD med you may also need an anti anxiety med too because it does increase anxiety. There is also a 2 week adjustment window for any med so it’s normal to have slight side effects until your body adjusts. Anything major you need to stop immediately. You also may feel great for the 1st couple months then need an increase. That’s normal they will generally put you on a low does to start. And there are many different kinds of anxiety/adhd meds so if one doesn’t work you got options 😊
I’ve been taking ADHD medication since I was five years old, with breaks in between. One thing I have always struggled with as well, was extreme anxiety. It wasn’t until I worked as a nurse through Covid that I realized I needed my anxiety addressed. My doctor was surprised I went as long as I did without it, as ADHD meds CAN worsen coexisting anxiety. I was also very stressed (and frustrated with myself) about the idea of another medication. I’d like to give you my positive experience since starting it, and remind you that when you see negative stories, remember that all medications work on a person by person basis. It has helped, and I have flexibility of modifying the medication when my anxiety is worse or better. ❤
Tara, my husband takes “time released” ADHD medication. he’s been taking it for a few years now, and he says it works well for him. Talk to your doctor. Also, maybe have blood tests more often…sometimes, as women we need to tweak our vitamin intake, and also take them in groups as some cancel out others or have negative side effects when taken together. Either way, only you and your doctor can figure out what your body needs. Tip: we always write a note in point form to take in to our doctor appointments, as time is limited and notes can help.
as someone who is on anti anxiety meds i can understand your concerns! it can definitely be scary to start something that’s going to be altering your brain chemistry, but out of all the medications i’ve taken i have truly not gotten any side effects! apart from one med that made me super sleepy but that is something you most likely won’t be taking haha. Obviously trust your gut on whether you want to go ahead with the medication but i honestly think you should try it!! the side effects that they list are purely there as just a POSSIBILITY! from what i know, the side effects typically rarely ever actually effect people. and if you do actually get side effects, you just have to talk to your doctor! also if you haven’t already i highly recommend seeing a psychiatrist, they will be able to give you a much more in depth analysis of what’s going on with your brain as well as a possible medication that you could take to help things settle down, they also might not give you any meds!!
I have struggled with my anxiety and unfortunately trying meds made mine worse.I tried a few different kinds and all of them made me feel bad and left me with worse anxiety than when I started. I wish I knew alternative methods before trying meds but doctors are pretty quick to prescribe without discussions of anything else. I began working with a psychiatrist who saw I struggled with meds and was pretty scared of them. We decided to try methods like magnesium, working out, journaling, cold plunging and therapy and found this was the best thing that worked for me. My psychiatrist explained meds as the absolute last option if nothing else works. I definitely recommend going the natural route first and see if anything of those methods help. I saw a comment about alcohol use and anxiety and 100% my anxiety is worse after a night of drinking but it clears up after a few days.
Great vlog and wow the comments here are so interesting and helpful. What a terrific community you have created!
Hi Tara! I am a long time follower and I am a clinical mental health counselor. So I have a lot of history working with anxiety and I deal with anxiety myself as well. So there are a lot of factors to consider with medication, and I would never try and diagnose or treat someone I’m not working with, but I definitely would want to know more before giving you any advice. First of all, what is the medication? Because there is a huge variety in meds and they do different things to target/treat anxiety but that will make a big difference in both how they work, and the possible side effects. There are TONS of pros and cons to taking medication for anxiety, plus there are lots of other options for managing your anxiety besides (or in addition to) taking medications. I’d love to hear more about your symptoms, and what med they are recommending, but without knowing any of that, I’ll just offer some super basic and general ideas. First of all, keep running/exercising, that is one of the best things you can do for anxiety! I’d also recommend yoga or meditation in your weekly routine as well. And caffeine can have a huge impact on your anxiety, so maybe consider looking at that as well. I’d also look into therapy, as it can really be helpful with managing symptoms and thoughts/feelings around anxiety. Other than that, I’d say just a couple super basic tips: if you do decide to take the medication make sure you take it as prescribed, and definitely do not stop taking it cold turkey, that can be dangerous. Also be careful and aware about your alcohol intake, both because it can interfere with how the meds work, it can increase side effects, and also alcohol (specifically alcohol withdrawal, so the days right after drinking) can drastically increase anxiety, so please just be aware of that too. Please feel free to reach out if I can answer any questions for you or help in any way, anxiety can be such a major struggle! But I’m happy to help you out with any information I can. Thank you for being you, you and your content have actually helped me a lot over the years. Sending love, Becky 💗
Hey Tara!! Not at all advice - just personal experience: but I was diagnosed at 18 with ADHD and was put on anxiety meds for the following 6 years - tried so many different kinds and nothing ever helped, only made it worse. Since then I got on aderall and it changed my life. My doctor (and personal research) said often people who actually have adhd have poor experiences with anxiety meds because it’s not the root cause - the feeling of anxiety is the symptom of the adhd, not the reverse. ANYWHOOOO - again, not advice - but I also know it can take a couple tries to find the right adhd meds to get it right :) sending love! Xo
Medication has changed my life. Also, you can ALWAYS stop taking it. I mean you sometimes have to wean your way off but you know what I mean.
So glad I started watching your vlogs last November! You’re definitely my comfort vlogger 💕
hi Tara!! meds isn’t for everyone. it works great for me but my friend tried some and none worked for her! the one I take is often prescribed as a mild adhd stimulant so I personally find that it helps my adhd without increasing my (diagnosed) anxiety. If you don’t think you need anxiety medication, don’t take it! do lots of research :) good luck!!
I have both adhd and anxiety and I was placed on an anti depressant to start and it also helped my adhd sooo much! It’s probably the type of medication I’m on cause I know all are different so that could help you in both aspects depending what medication you end up taking
Hey Taraa! An anxious ADHD girlie here! My best life hack for anxiety was reducing coffee to an absolute minimum (I only drink it once a week or so), I drink matcha which contains l-theanine that has been proven to help with both adhd and anxiety and I have to say I definitely have noticed a huge difference. Hope this helps! ❤
I took some anxiety medications a while ago and I remember the first couple of weeks were a bit rough with the side effects but after that, I noticed a huge difference! I'm not on them anymore but they really helped me out when I needed them 😊
I get loads of serotonin when I see you upload. Thank you for being so consistent with vlogging! 🫶🏻😊
Tara! Collect the espresso in a separate cup and pour over iced milk in one shot…the espresso will become bitter when brewed directly (& on top of) into the iced milk! ☕️🥤🩷
I do grounding meditations outside to start my day, it helps so much with my anxiety 💕
Hi Tara! My experience with anxiety and depression medication was pretty negative overall. I tried a ton of different medications and experienced some pretty bad side effects with all of them. Then the one medication that seemed to work turned me into a total zombie and I felt like a lost a lot of my personality. I’ve been off medication for over a year now and I’m starting to finally feel like myself again. Not trying to deter you or scare you because I’ve heard tons of success stories and everyone’s experience is different. I think researching is good and definitely bring up your concerns to your doctor. Best of luck with your journey!
Hey Tara!! I take anti anxiety medication and it has been helping me soo much. It has made me so much less anxious. I take 10 milligrams and it’s helped so much
i'm on an anti-depressant for my anxiety and i can tell you that i feel soooo much better! i use lexapro and honestly this is the happiest and most confident i have ever felt. not always for everyone but for me personally it really helped my constant anxiety and possibly some residual depression
and personally the only side effect that i experienced was some insomnia when i first started the medication - now no side effects :)
As someone who’s had anxiety their entire life but hid it well from others, starting medication helped sooo much! I had avoided it for so long because of what other people thought of me (they didn’t think I was an anxious person cus I hid it well) and really wish I hadn’t and had just tried it for myself. You might not get the perfect match the first time but you won’t know if you don’t try. Also meds won’t fix everything. You’ll still have anxiety but they just make it easier to get out of those deep spirals. I’d also highly recommend starting therapy in conjunction with the meds to really learn different techniques that can help you cope with those emotions better.
I take Xanax for anti anxiety, but only as needed. I have panic attacks, or at least I used to. Now when I get that feeling-heart pounding, detached, can’t breath or maybe I’m breathing too fast, so I feel like I may pass out, I take one. And it’s wild because it acts so fast. I actually wonder if it really could’ve gotten into my bloodstream, or is it just because my body recognizes it as soon as it hits my stomach so I can feel all of those symptoms going away instead of continuing to escalate. My doctor told me she had one patient who didn’t even need to actually take the medication, just look at the bottle. Her anxiety would start to dissipate just knowing she COULD take the med if she had to. Thankfully I don’t get like that very often, but it sure does make life so much better and easier knowing I have a way out if necessary. I always carry a couple in my purse too, in a little pill compact in case my anxiety acts up when I’m meeting new people, or going to a new place, or trying some new skill. I really think it allows me to live more fully, because I’m not afraid of the panic attacks. Anymore. They are so scary to many that their world gets smaller and smaller. My first attack was on the freeway driving. Then I wanted to avoid driving on the freeway. That happens to a lot of people. First they avoid freeways, then the grocery store, then restaurants, then theatres. Every time they have those scary symptoms in a new place, it’s another place to avoid. Until some become house bound. You’ll have to gauge where you’re at with anxiety. But let me say this, when they do drug trials, they have to list everything every person in that study experienced while taking that med. Whether or not it was linked to that medication. Even if just one person reported it they have to list it as a POSSIBLE side effect. Which is good. We should know. But don’t let it stop you from trying it. It could really improve your life a lot. My medication has improved mine. And give it a month, if you experience any side effect at all, it’ll probably go away once your body adjusts to it. If you don’t feel better, if you do have side effects you can always stop and try a different medication. Of course it’s up to you what you take I just wanted to reassure you that a lot of us take meds without any side effects and feel better than we did. Take care!
I was prescribed anti anxiety meds once, I took one didn't like how it made me feel so I didn't take any more. I don't have adhd or add but the meds made me extremely anxious so they weren't for me. I was so happy when that one pill was out of my system and I stopped clenching my jaw. The only way to really know is to try.
Hi Tara, in regards to taking anti-anxiety meds, while I have not yet been diagnosed with ADHD (still a work in progres), I do however, have severe anxiety and OCD, personally the meds have saved my life, and made my conditions so much easier to navigate. But it has been a journey to get here, I'm on a relatively high dosis now and probably will be for the rest of my life, it took some time for my body and mind to adjust. Personally I would contemplate if you really need it, if your anxiety doesnt cripple you and prevents you for living your everyday life, then I wouldn't take it. If it does however, I would. For me, it was rough the first couple of weeks when I started taking my meds, not only physically but also mentally, it took some time for me to accept that I needed this to live. But I did not have any life due to my anxiety, most days I couldn't get out the door, and all I would do was sleep, because my conditions crippled me. Take your time to outweigh pros and cons, it is not necessarily an easy decision to make and do what you feel is right for you💕
Tara, I’m one of your old (in age) followers. I don’t even remember how or why I started watching, but I think you were cooking something. lol. I’ve been watching you for quite a few years now and REALLY enjoy the dishes you put together. That cabbage and sweet potato dish looked delicious. You have such a lovely family and such fun adventures with them and your friends. The meals you all share with all the places you visit look amazing. I guess I’m just here for the food. lol And yes, I love dill pickle juice, too. 😂 🥒
hey girl!! i tried anti anxiety medication and it honestly made me so depressed and i gained so much weight. What i found worked best for me was completely eliminating coffee because of the highly acidic properties of it and i just have matcha in the morning now and sometimes black tea. I also take greens supplements which balance the PH in your stomach so it allows for better digestion, more energy, and no more of that pit of anxiety in your stomach
They have an acotar colouring book! It has the first 3 books in it and I got mine from Indigo. So fun if u enjoy colouring.
My husband took an anxiety med for a few months & it really changed his personality. It did help with his anxiety though, I think it was just making him numb in general, so the anxiety was better because he really had no emotions towards anything. It was very strange and when I discussed it with him he hadn’t even noticed this change. This may be rare though & it’s going to be different for everyone. There are anxiety meds that you just take as needed, not a consistent med that you’re taking every day….maybe try that route.
As the saying goes: The way out is Thru. Meds might not be Your answer, if the thought of taking them is worrying you that badly. If you've enough self awareness to know that you're having Anxiety and what causes it I'd say Do the Work and Deal with the Anxiety as it comes along. Eg. I have Dyspraxia. Revolving doors give me Anxity. When possible I take the "Accessible" doors usually on the other side? But if there is no accessible door I take a deep breath,clear my thoughts to better focus, enter the door sideways, put my shoulder to the glass, and exit sideways. I may look like an idiot, but I did what I had to to deal with my particular invisible disability and I came out all right at the end of the the incident. You know what works best you, meds that help others might not be what you specifically need. good luck sorting it out.
As someone that takes an antidepressant for anxiety (I don’t have adhd) I actually feel better than I thought. I thought my anxiety was just here and there, but once I started taking medication I realized just how much my anxiety affected me on a daily basis. But I started on Zoloft, and that fucked me up. I switched to Lexapro and I feel a lot better and more “normal”. But not everyone wants to take a medication for it, so it’s all up to your personal preference 🤷🏻♀️
Tara try Strattera for ADD. It’s a non-stimulant so you want feel jittery or foggy brained. I’m not sure but I think it’s one of the only non-stimulant ADD medications.
I’ve had panic attacks and anxiety for decades. I take a very small dose of anxiety med. mine are so bad I end up in the Er. Do what feels right for you
I just made “spring rolls” like you did, and I brushed the oil on top and air fired them.. that way I got the crispy rice paper feeling you were looking for
I love my meds! Lol Paxil has changed my life for the better. You never realized how hard it was to live until you go on medication. I will say tho ssri’s are not one size fits all. I went thru a couple before I found the right one. So pay attention to how you react to it and don’t hesitate to ask for a diff one if needed!
I take NAD+infusions for anxiety and depression. A recommendation from my psychiatrist to help me with that and get off pharmaceutical meds. It worked for me. Lavender essential oil will deter mosquitoes too
You need the light and fluff of 4th ACOTAR book bc it’s about to get crazy. Also, in 4 you get to see everyone get to be relaxed and build their family unit. Excited to see what you think of book 5 ( my fav of series) :)
I started having panic attacks after 9/11. Started on meds and it helped a lot.
I also worked for a drug company. Those side effects are placed on the drugs. It MAY happen but usually don’t.
I was prescribed anti anxiety meds too, and I had the same exact fear. Anxiety over taking my anxiety medication, go figure 🙃 I take all natural ashwaganda instead, and that seems to curb my anxiety and keep me calm.
Love to see the creative and healthy lunches you make!
I have Anxiety. I worry about everything and everybody. I’ve taken Citalopram for years. I feel so much better with it.
As someone who has anxiety & ADHD (and also works in mental health) medication is SUCH a personal choice. It can be very scary. Your doctor was right that most ADHD meds can make your anxiety worse. I was on anti-anxiety meds for years in college and I had a lot of side effects like super low libido (I literally didn’t even want to hug my boyfriend or kiss him ever which came out of nowhere cause I’m a very physical touch person), my skin broke out a lot, etc. however.. this was JUST MY EXPERIENCE. Every person and every medication is different- it is very trial and error. You can always start at a low dose and work your way up which can be less scary than starting at a higher dose and then decreasing. The hard part of this is that no one can tell you how your body will react to meds, doctors can tell you the possible side effects but none of them are guaranteed. It also might just not work. However, the only person who knows how much your anxiety is effecting your life is you, so you have to make the decision and know that the effects of anti-anxiety meds aren’t permanent and you can stop taking them and after a few weeks/months you’ll be back to your baseline!!
I take anxiety meds and I think it has helped. It doesn't hurt to try. ❤
I don’t know if this is helpful but I have bad anxiety and I see some of myself in your sometimes Tara. I take Lexapro and it changed my life. I don’t obsess over those little things. I am so much happier on it. Just wanted to put that out there. Your journey is your own.
Hi Tara.. we all have moments with anxiety, I have had it all my life where literally I couldn’t get out of bed, but meditation, taking time alone to recharge, yoga, and just excercise in general helped. At night when it hits me, I throw on some background noise.
Nothing wrong with taking medicine to help , I’ve done it but didn’t like it and tried these things instead and it works. You know in ur gut and heart what is best for you. You got this ❤
As someone who is married to someone with anxiety the fact that you are so worried about taking it makes me feel like you need it more 😅
You can always stop? It has really helped my spouse and I’m also medicated for ADHD and sometimes it gives me a tiny bit of anxiety (which I don’t usually have) so maybe it’s good to try one first 🤷🏻♀️🤩🥳
I love how colorful your office is now with the flowers and books❤
In 2018 I started Prozac at a low dosage for anxiety/and reverse culture shock depression (studied abroad, had the time of my life, came back and was like oof). I recently went off it because it was supposed to be a short term “fix”. Overall I feel less numb, I’m laughing more, but definitely have ✨anxiety✨, just learning to cope with it a different way. Trust your gut and your doctors opinion. Everyone’s different❤
Also, side effects: it definitely numbed more than just my sadness- I became more irritable and it changed my usual happiness a bit. I did lose weight because it reduces appetite, but that definitely changed after a few months on it. 😅
I take anxiety meds and I don’t have any problems with side effects. I take Buspar and love it!
Anxiety meds and antidepressants changed my life. I have always handled my anxiety well, but shit hit the fan a year ago and I was miserable.
Glad you are researching and I think there is alot of natural ways to help anxiety
I would just ask your dr about getting some Valium for times when you feel like anxiety “attacks”, or you feel overwhelmed, it just helps calm you down, relaxes you. 🤷🏼♀️ You only take it when you need it, not daily, although some people may need it daily. I use it right before my dental appointments also bc i have severe dental anxiety lol.
i swear, all the foods you make are a slay 🥰 they look so yummy! i really loved the buffalo wraps you made the other week that i had to make it myself. been having that two days in a row now haha 🤣 also, the mac and cheese with chicken. so good! 🤤 how do you know what to make? where is most of your inspiration from? would love a cooking segment with you 😊
I meant to comment this last week, but I've heard that if you put your espresso into the milk alone first (with your sweeteners too) and then add the ice it should taste better because the milk will cool down the espresso, and then the coffee won't be watered down as much by the melting ice, if at all. I hope this helps your iced coffee experience!
I recently started anti-anxiety medication and was also worried about its side effects. It honestly been the best decision I have made; my mind is so much calmer and my anxiety is much better controlled! Would highly recommend and you can always stop or change the medication if you are not ok with the side effects you are experiencing. I didn’t end up having any which was a lovely surprise!
Omg Tara we have the same coloring book ❤ I also color when I'm feeling anxious!
Hello! Just wanted to share my experience. I love my medication but only when I really need it. If I know I’ve got a move coming up or big project at work, I feel like the medication helps so much with just making all the noise a bit quieter and puts me back in control. It did take a few goes to figure out the right one for me but having that option for when I know things are getting too much for me is super helpful with me not losing control. Sometimes I try and talk myself through not being anxious but I get anxiety bad to the point my stomach starts having issues and I don’t realise how much my anxiety is impacting my overall health till I take the medication and feel it all go away. I would recommend it but also say that you are in control of it and maybe a low dose to have when you need could help.
Ha we often roast whatever veggies we have ... that sauce tho looked delish! You have a lot to think about and I have to tell you I find your output and life balance really impressive from what you put out there so just remember one person out here thinks your killing it! XO, Kelly
Screaming that I am finally here this early on an upload day!!!
Hi Tara - you are not alone. Just a small suggestion that may help. Try and avoid coffee / caffeine the first hour upon waking and always make sure you have something in your stomach first. This will help reduce a spike in Cortisol (stress hormone)
Trust your gut - be your own advocate and only do what you are comfortable doing. You will overcome this! 💕
I take sertraline (the generic version of zoloft) for anxiety and omg it had made such a difference in my life so far!! I love how much it has reduced my anxiety after only 2 months. I say give it 3 months to see if it makes a difference before deciding if you want to get off it it☺️
Anxiety alternatives… magnesium glycinate supplement, chamomile tea, saffron tea. A not as scary medicine for anxiety is buspar. Good luck 🍀
I’m playing catch up on your Vlogs and the best thing I ever did was go on an anti-anxiety medication. I always wonder why it took me so long and it’s because I thought that I had everything under control. And then I started taking a medication and my lifeimproved infinitely I’m so excited for this journey! I hope it goes well.
Hey Tara,
About the ADHD meds and anxiety, it depends, from what my psychiatrist has told me, the anxiety does get worse if it's not caused by ADHD-related symptoms (being unable to concentrate, having a short attention span, being easily distracted, etc). If our anxiety is caused by the stress that we get with the ADHD symptoms it will help a lot.
In my case, I have ADD and I have been taking Elvanse 30mg for the last 3 months and it helped me a lot! I can focus and be more logical, I feel that my brain has the energy for the things I need to do, so my anxiety has decreased a lot! And I feel no side effects atm.
Something that gave me some reassurance was having the anxiety meds to take in case it got worse with the ADHD meds.
Hope this helps 😊
I don’t have adhd but have struggled with anxiety my whole life. I started fluoxetine and it completely changed my life when I started taking it in college. But, it’s a complete personal choice! Medication can also take about a month to fully work correctly. Sending love! It’s hard when there’s so many options and opinions out there!
always enjoy you coming up with new food concoctions 🤣❤️
I like to eat something before or with a cup of coffee. I read somewhere that coffee on an empty stomach increases cortisol levels which can disregulate this hormone and cause unnecessary anxiety and stress.
You should try to the regular nespresso double espresso pods over ice. That’s how I make my coffee every morning, with a splash of the Trader Joe’s brown sugar creamer and it’s AMAZING! I find the nespresso pods “over ice” or “with milk” to be so weird and bitter!
I've never been on anti-anxiety meds, but I know that they are definitely serious. What I did get prescribed back in 2009 was an immuno-suppressant for my auto-immune disease, and when I looked up the side effects, I was really concerned -- one side effect being non-Hodgkins lymphoma. But I know that side effects are quite rare and drug companies only list every possible thing that could happen to cover their own butts legally; most side effects that do happen are mild, and taper off after you've been on the drug for awhile. What made me say NO to the drug I was prescribed was that it was an immuno-suppressant which I didn't really understand in the doctor's office, but then I realized that I would have no immune system, (at the height of the H1N1 pandemic!), EVEN IF I ever stopped taking the drug! It meant I'd be barely able to travel or anything because I'd have to get constant blood tests to make sure I wasn't sick with ANYTHING (a cold could kill me!), and a very likely side effect was pancreatitis. In the end, I decided HELL NO, and I never took it. It just wasn't worth it to me, and I was not comfortable at all. Go with your gut... what does it tell you? If something feels off, wait and find out more information, see if there's an alternate drug... or even see if it's something you can discuss more with a therapist and maybe there's alternative treatments/ideas. You're in charge of your own health and your own body -- and your own intuition is the smartest person you will ever listen to! ♥
I went through phases with medication, having them work well for a bit and then not, before I settled on Wellbutrin. They've all made a huge difference in my life until they stopped working(minus Wellbutrin). The side effects can suck but they are temporary. Fatigue and loss of appetite were my big two. Of course, this would all be something to discuss with your doctor, but it has been wonderful for my anxiety and ptsd. It's a process, but a worthwhile one for me and tons of others people I know. Heck, my cat takes anxiety meds, too. It's a family event every morning over here.
You could take relaxen Day when you feel more anxious. It's a natural product.
I just got back on an iced coffee kick and have been going back to the whipped instant coffee trick; just wanted to remind you of it 💕 0:31
My anxiety issues have gotten significantly better once I finally found out I hadn’t treated my iron deficiency properly/all the way. Ferritin(iron storage) needs to be over 100 to be optimal based on the most up to date research, and there’s studies linking OCD and ADHD symptoms, depression, and anxiety etc. to low iron. Low ferritin lists on google show how random the symptoms from iron deficiency can be, and how much they can affect our lives. To me it was debilitating, but I just thought I was 'tired and sad'😅
You are so pretty, Tara, and same with your videos!
my fav mosquito hack is a bubble machine!! they hate the bubbles so they stay away and the bubbles are such a fun vibe.
Hi Tara! There is a medication called Propranolol for when you experience occasional anxiety. Its not an every day drug - only when you feel anxious and need it. It has helped my panic attacks tremendously because i can take it before i know a certain thing will be triggering to my anxiety
Having anxiety about anxiety meds, that’s just how us anxious people roll! Lol.
For the misqitos get a citronella candle it really does help.
Hi.. I'm the anti-med older gal who happens to have a child who does well in life with her depression/anxiety meds. I found, years ago, what works for me is grounding myself with smell - peppermint essential oil is my go to. Other methods are sound or movement. You should look into the grounding method if you are fearful of the meds. It certainly couldn't hurt.
I’ve had anxiety and still have some days that I struggle with it, especially being a mom and my career as a teacher. I’ve been on medication before and I did not feel like myself. Your videos have helped me so much to just sit solo and watch your content 🥰. I do a lot of breathing strategies and I do dive in more into my faith and just have those moments to relax the brain and heart ❤. I wish I could color but it triggers my anxiety more lol I just want to hurry and finish. The spring rolls looked amazing.
It is so relatable that you were anxious about your anti-anxiety medication 😅
i’d recommend starting with possibly an as needed medication that you can take if you feel anxious and like u can’t handle it. i’ve never experienced side effects from taking those but i have had pretty bad side effects from an every day medication.
As someone who is newly diagnosed, my adhd is actually the cause of my anxiety, so a low dose stimulant was enough for me. Adhd medication absolutely changed the game for me and my anxiety/overthinking, and i haven't noticed much side effects wise. There are two families of adhd stimulant medications, so if you didn't enjoy the one you were on in the past, maybe try the opposite family!