I really needed this video today... I fear I've been struggling on and off with depression for many years now. It's only gotten worse since I started college a year and a half ago and it's hitting especially hard right now. It took hours of crying and talking to my significant other to realize I'm really not okay, and I shouldn't be feeling this way. I've lost all my passion, motivation, contact with my friends, I feel tired and overwhelmed and worthless to the point where I just want to disappear. My boyfriend has been urging me for a year to get help and I think this is the message I needed to hear to finally do it. I deserve to have a good life and depression is ruining it. To the guy who made this video, thank you.
+Janay Gunderman you don't need them. let people around you help you with your depression. dont get addicted and dependent on these...you can be stronger than that...
+katelyn bestwick No! What is wrong with going after professional help? if you are physically ill, you go to the doctor and take medicines if it's necessary to help you get better. Why not do the same when the illness is mental? People have to stop thinking that depression is just sadness or something like that. Like he said in the video, it is not rational. You cannot just decide to get better. It can be caused by brain chemical imbalance. If this is the cause (which only a psychiatrist can tell), she does need medicines to help her balance it out.
+Graziela Gallina I took medications for 6 years...lexapro and klonopin for aniexty..I went to therapy as well. after feeling better but after living life like a numb zombie. I made life changes to get off it and feel better....2 years later I'm happy and feel alive again. maybe this won't work for everyone but I had to dig deep and do a lot of soul searching and detoxing to feel good again...to me that was worth it. you learn a lot about yourself.
+Janay Gunderman I'm really glad this video helped you have the confidence to make a change! Medication isn't a cure-all, but it usually does help stabilise your body enough to allow you the possible glimpse of a future without all the negative feelings. Any doctor you see will help you decide if medication is for you and, if so, will help you find the one that helps you. Ultimately it's your decision and yours alone. Just remember that you're not alone in this. There's a whole world of us out here who understand
Jasmin Anderson Well we all have different opinions and I'm sure our minds and bodies are different so all react differently to different medicine it's never a simple thing.
I am 14 and I take antidepressants. Everyone tells me its just hormones and I shouldn't be taking them at such a young age, but they don't understand. As much as I hate to say it, I don't think I would be alive today without it, and I am happier than I ever have been. Society needs to accept depression, its as much an illness as any other.
stay strong! I know how you feel. I started to have depression at 12 along with anxiety and have been on and off meds cause they don't seem to work. I'm 15 now but I'm still trying to find a way to cope. there's always a way.
Don't listen to them, I've been taking them since I was 11, if it's something you need, take it, don't listen to anyone other than your doctor. You know your body more than anyone who's telling you it's just hormones.
+Gianinna (Gia) Hey, I'm 15 aswell and I really feel like I have some mental issue, but how did you find out you had it? My parents emotionally abuse me so Ican't talk to them, and I need parental permission to go to a therapist... Could you tell me how you coped with it?
Took Paxil. Went from being a severely anxious / depressed / socially phobic person who literally lay in bed all day listening to Radiohead to a highly functional and social person with a good job, girlfriend and thriving social life within about one year. So yeah they work for some people.
@@ecofriendlyhippie It took a LONG time and a couple of dose increases. I would say about 8 weeks. But when they kicked in it was sudden. Like this huge weight lifting off my shoulders and I stopped worrying about unnecessary things. The best effect by far was that I stopped being scared of people which slowly but surely gave me my life back. I’m hope I don’t give anyone false hope though as I know they don’t work as well as this for a lot of other people. I was lucky I think.
@@jakehixon4073 thank you for responding. I’ve been scared of taking antidepressants bc of side effects but this gave me the push. I can’t keep struggling like this
This comment section is toxic. Antidepressants may not have worked for you, but doctors prescribe them for a reason. To anyone reading this who is thinking of trialling meds, ignore the comments, and speak to your doctor, be open with them and give them a go. I wasn't too well in my first few weeks on Prozac, but it has changed my life now. It's near enough cured my anxiety and depression. I'm still in therapy, but being on meds isn't giving up. You wouldn't judge someone for taking meds for their physical illness.
I understand that medication is just a short term fix, you should still try and get the therapy you need to overcome your mental health issue. Like painkillers, it's a temporary fix, not a solution. As for worries in my head, I think it's more that it has gave me a more positive outlook, so the negative, worrying thoughts aren't as overbearing in my mind, allows me to look at things more postively
I was just prescribed Prozac today, have been having sever panic attacks daily for six months and my mind was starting to give up on me. I am honestly scared to take them but I pray that they help.
Yes, please, my mom has that and I REALLY want to learn more about it. she won't take medication, she doesn't even know she has it, she just thinks everyone is trying to kill her.
I've had depression for 4 years. It's gotten worse and worse everyday. I've never had therapy, anti-depressants, anyone to talk to. I've been alone and commenting and getting all these replying help me. But it's super hard in this society. Stereotypes make everything, they call you emo if your depressed. I just wish I could get over with depression, but my anxiety never helps me.
But you stated your problem yourself. "I've never had therapy, anti-depressants, anyone to talk to." Go get therapy. Go get anti-depressants. Go find someone to talk to. I've had a friend commit suicide; to this day I regret not giving them that advice. If you want the better for yourself, if you think it will help, do it. It's not hard. Do it.
***** It's not that easy because if you've had depression you'd know. Its not easy. EL MisteRo KanisteRo I don't mean to be rude, but you don't know how it goes. I can't ask for help, i'm shy. No, this isn't a sarcastic comment. People don't take you seriously once, they find out. It's like your an alien. People don't even understand how hard it is.
I was diagnosed with depression and when I tried to take antidepressants they would make me sick. So when that didn't work i tried just healthy eating and exercise and that helped alot ; I also started not wearing makeup and trying to feel beautiful in my own skin I stopped dating because I needed to learn how to love myself before loving someone else. And nowadays I feel amazing, yes my depression is still there, yes sometimes it creeps its way into my head and I get depressed, but when that happens I have people I can go to for comfort... I guess what I'm trying to say is everyone has a different way of recovering, so if your medications don't work don't stress you might just need a different medication or maybe medication isn't what you need at all. Just don't get discouraged if something doesn't work just stay strong you'll find your right path eventually. Keep fighting I love you guys. :)
I don’t want meds so I’ve tried exercising. I’ve been sticking to a good strength training plan for 6 months now but I only feel happy for a few minute period after workout. It helps my confidence in the short term. But I still have negative voices in my head and my depression doesn’t get any better. I’ve been trying to avoid meds so hard but exercise doesn’t seem to help in any real way. I’m just doing it for the physical health benefits at this point.
I was diagnosed with major depression and PTSD. It was so severe that I was not able to concentrate in therapy. Once I was on medication (Zoloft and Wellbutrin), I was a lot more stabilized and began to focus in therapy
Prozac 6 months in. I feel so much better and so much happier my sovial anxiety is almost gone. Please if you are thinking negatively don't be ashamed to seek help. Counciling, medication and exercise changed my life. Goodluck
Prozac blunted my emotions and chemically castrated me. I could put and ice cube on my penis and not be able to feel it. These side effects did not go away when I stopped the medication either. Good luck my dude.
Just started taking Zoloft after 8 years of no seeking treatment. It's been so far so good. It's worth trying. Way better than doing nothing and maintaining the vicious spiral. Sometimes it takes a combination of meds, therapy & a commitment to bettering yourself!
Just got on the same medication, been really rough patch for me. Been doing therapy and everything but had to really get help when my sleep was being drastically affected. I’ve accepted that I needed help and I’m ready for the journey each day to get better
I have been on cipralex for 3 months here is my observations: The first couple of weeks i felt a little dizzi and tired. On week 3 or 4 I found it harder to cry. After a month I felt super confident, I started contacting old friends that I havent spoken to in years. It felt good. Just for laughs i tested my flirting skills, it was like magic. I could walk up to anyone without fear. Now it isnt all fine and dandy. My sex drive had decreased, I mean I could do it, but after 2-3 hours in bed I just felt exhausted. No orgasm what so ever. Other than that, I didnt really feel happy or sad. Just confident. I have been off them for 1 week and things are going back to normal, minus the depression. I feel more happy and confident than ever.
Everyone who read this comment please remember that suddenly stopping medication might actually drive you over the edge even if you think you're not depressed anymore.
I don’t feel sad but I’ve been flat or empty without real happiness or emotion for years so I know not worried about the emotional blunting I just want to feel happiness man.
@Suprathatis i actually love shrooms bro only time i actually feel something is while I’m tripping especially the after glow during the comedown. That led me to Microdosing but they just made me tired asf
@Suprathatis only do them alone to “look for answers” i guess but i would like to use natural medicine again in the future just figured I’d give ssris a try
had major depression/anxiety for about 3 years, lost friends, lost family, my mental state was in shambles, developed schizophrenia, dropped out of university, spent most of my years in my room literally doing NOTHING and hating myself... now I've gotten alot better. ive learned acceptance and to let go of control. I understand that you may not have all the answers but trust me there is light at the end of your tunnel.
What sucks is losing people that you love but because of your behavior they just can't deal with it...and one can't expect them to.. so one ends up in a worse situation than before because support networks are crucial
Wow...im just starting to go through this now and it sucks. I feel like my head is gonna explode and I’m also experiencing extreme fatigue. I really enjoyed reading your comment man. It’s always good to hear real life experiences and understand that there is always a way out.
I’ve just started my antidepressants yesterday, I have extreme GAD as well as major depressive disorder and so far the anxiety has reduced, im confused and tired but I want to start this journey and get rid of my negative thoughts... I see myself in him and hope I can manage to come as far... good luck for everyone else in the comments doing the same
therapist diagnosed me with depression, finally gonna start antidepressants after 19 years of feeling like this and feeling like i could handle it but ive reached my breaking point lol, thank you for the video
I used to have depression and anxiety to the point of staring at Walmart for 45 minutes from my car before deciding to just go home. Antidepressants aren't for everyone, but for the right people it's life changing!
I understand how you feel. I was supposed to meet with my head of programme to discuss things regarding my thesis but you know what i did? I drove to my faculty and parked outside and sat about 1 hour and a half in the car. Too anxious to go inside and meet her so I waited and waited for some kind of courage but the appointment hours passed and i went back home dreading why i don’t have the courage to meet her. In the end I deferred the semester.
@Silvester Utd. that is a listed side affect on a lot of medication and if you have those problems you should consultant your doctor. I have been on antidepressants for about 4 years and have had non of those problems.
Ive had major depression for 5 years and I decided to start on medication and all I can say it really does help well with my whole anxiety I can finally be around people and not get all worried or have trouble breathing.
Samurai Zen it can make your depression worse, but I've heard from alot they never got that.. everyone has a different reaction to them, just try them out and see how you feel! :D
There is a chance but the thing is there are tones of medication out there that can help you. What do you got to lose anyway right? I was at the point where I just needed something, anything to make me get out of my depression. Started medication and used it as a tool to get better, not depending on it. It saved my life. It gets worse before it gets better, and it's different for everyone. As soon as I took it, I noticed changed with in the next day. Try it, if it don't work keep trying.
I wanted to kill myself for a long time. I almost did, but I got better. If anyone cares, here’s how I did it. I started telling myself I am happy, I am loved, I am important, I am worthy of love, I am beautiful, I radiate love and kindness, and I am capable of anything. When I said these things, I didn’t believe any of it. I didn’t feel like I believed it either. Regardless, I wrote these affirmations down everyday and told myself these things everyday. It helped so much and it allowed me to build and emotional foundation that I’ve stood on till this day. Please remember that you are strong, your are worthy of love, and you are capable of absolutely anything... even being happy. I love everyone reading this message. Stay safe!
Yup... A chemical imbalance in your brain is just life! Feelings of total emptiness and that life has no meaning what so ever is absolutely normal. Coming from a family with a history of mental health problem I do know that depression/anxiety and other mental issues can be detrimental, and in some cases deadly. To feel down once in a while is completely normal. It's in our biology. But to feel that life has no meaning what so ever to the point that you can't no longer function in society is a real problem. SSRI is not always the way to go, but sometimes it can be the only thing that helps.
Abby Westman a lot of people feel that way about depression. I hate people like that. Telling you it's all in your mind. They don't know they are making the situation worse
Thanks man, I feel the same as you every day. Real depression is a chemical imbalance and it can ruin friendships, jobs, everything. I'm naturally an optimist that wants to be happy but the underlying depression always eventually breaks my good streaks. I'm hyper sensitive with friends and over critical of myself constantly and that's all a side effect of whatever it is I need to sort out. I've tried 2 different antidepressants now and they left me feeling too weird and not myself, but I'm sure there's something out there for me that will stop me having these irrational thoughts. It's nice to know that someone thinks the same way as me and it's not just me that is crazy so thanks dude.
I am 16 and will be going to an appointment to be diagnosed and I feel like it is all in my head and people will think I am doing this for attention. My friends will want me to go Out with them and I tell them I can’t and they will tell me to just get over it and I often feel like I’m not doing anything with my life and wasting time in my bed watching RUclips I know antidepressants won’t solve all my problems but I’m hoping they can at least help my anxiety
Abbey Mae I know exactly how you feel, but stick to your guns and keep trying for what’s best for you. They’ll try to tell you to not take them because of your age, but keep trying 🖤 wishing you all the best. I’m currently in the process of trying to get some because I’m sick of having to deal with it, but I hope it goes well for you and I hope they work :)
I've only recently found out that I have depression. It's honestly not like I originally thought it was going to be. I kept on comparing myself to my friends who have depression, but it's different for every person. It's taken me a while to admit it to myself. I thought that if I accepted it, I was basically accepting defeat, and I am a very stubborn person who doesn't give up easily. I have come to terms with it and I accept that I have depression, and the only way to get myself feeling better is to take the first couple of steps. I just started taking antidepressants and I plan on surrounding myself with positive friends. I've always been optimistic and depression will not take that away from me! I have the power to make my life into what I want it to be. Just so everyone knows, depression is not weaknesses or end, it's just a bump in the road that you can overcome no matter what!
I resonated with him when he said him family don’t talk about emotions. My family don’t believe in mental illness. They think that it is the devil. And you next to pray to get better.
For me, I have like 3 times every year where I feel so down and depressed and it lasts for like 2 weeks to a month but will go away. One thing that I have noticed is that it particularly happens during the Summer, and boy it is BAD during the Summer. Sometimes I say to myself that I'm just sad, there's nothing more to it but idk if I'm just avoiding the fact that there could be possibly be a deeper problem.
I think I know what you mean. It hit me again about a week before thanksgiving, went away this week for a little, but it's back... There's literally no reason for it. Like half the year I'm fine, and I hope it goes back to normal now. I keep thinking about college and all that, school, and most of all, like the way things USED to be. I feel like at blank time last year, I was happier or that. Over the summer it hits me kinda hard towards the end, but I think it hits most near holidays and times when I have a long period of school with no breaks.
wow I totally relate. over the summer I had this guilt or dread-like pit in my stomach which I assume was depression and it hit especially hard at sunset into night time. I wouldn't really consider it sadness more like fear or dread or guilt or numbness. am I the only one?
+Lauren Byrd I feel the guilt a lot of like not doing stuff. Like I feel like I could be doing certain things to help me out in the future but there's nothing for me to do. Sometimes at the end of the day I feel like I wasted a day. There's the days in summer like that which happen kinda frequently, because when I'm at my own house, whatever I do, I feel it's pointless. If I don't really do anything other than watch RUclips I feel really eh. If I go outside or that I feel kind of happy, but not like a real happiness, but that goes away once I realize the time and how I've "waisted" it. I'm very conciliatory about time, and I swear on my life I cannot go more than maybe 15 minutes without thinking about it. I'm always so focused on the future, and how this will affect me then, etc. I feel like anything I do is a waste of time: video games, study, learn something new, go out, ride my bike, go to the store for something small, going shopping in general. Everything.
+PancakeInsomnia and I'm gonna add on. I'm by no means rich at all but no matter anything I seem interested by I manage to convince myself I don't need it, but I'm always longing for something. In addition to all of this I always feel afraid about college, and whatever career I get, if I'll enjoy it, how long it'll last me, and basically how like 75% of my life will be wasted by school and work, especially if I go to college for maybe around 6-10 years. I know, crazy. I feel like I'm too "smart" for my own good; I'm not some math prodigy, and I really have a hard time memorizing almost anything, but I'm always too realistic, and pessimistic. No one I talk to can relate on the same level as me. I feel alone about it. Worst of all I feel like I'm not actually depressed; crazy right? I've had panic attacks, and while they're horrible, when you're not having them, life is normal. I can't remember if
+PancakeInsomnia if I've lived my whole life like this, or if it suddenly struck, and I hope it's just a phase. But like I said about the depression not being real; I'm afraid it hasn't really struck yet. I'm ALWAYS worrying about things, and there's always something on my mind to make me worry. I feel like it's just my state of mind, but I can't help it. I want friends that I can relate too more. I want to make friends with certain people but can't, or in the end, they're not who I thought anyways. I miss everything from when I was younger, even if that was just 6 months ago. I'm afraid of everything to come. I'm afraid I'll waste my life. I'm afraid that when I die, nothing will happen. I'm afraid that there is no real purpose for me to live. I'm afraid I won't be able to repay my family, and that I won't last all that long, and that I'll never get better, and that no one understands what's happening to me. I can't decide on anything. I need help I guess, but what for? I don't know.
This video really helped, had my first conversation with my doctor this morning and I'm on my way to getting back to happy and healthy. Thanks for sharing your story, definitely helped.
I feel you man, reaching that point. I don't have suicidal thoughts, and am extremely grateful for my family and the luxuries we have in our wonderful country. But regardless I feel exhausted every day just mentally battling my own mind on how to view things, or convincing myself to get motivated or feel genuine happiness. It's so consuming, annoying, and honestly way too many things have lost meaning in my life for absolutely no reason. It sucks but some of us are just plagued with it and I'm looking forward to seeing if medication can improve my day to day life, high hopes
This explains my life.. especially in the beginning where he was talking about how it's not part of his culture to talk about feelings and I can SO relate. My anxiety also affected my breathing and I thought the same everything he explained. I always thought I would be the only one going through this and I never even thought about mental health until it actually affected me. Thank you for this Buzzfeed
I went to the doctor for my physical and I told them about my anxiety and depression. Like the video, I didn't think I deserved to feel sad or anxious, and a lot of times im afraid I dont know I'm faking it. I have panick attacks everyday and detach from reality a lot. I also feel worthless when I make a mistake. But when I dont and I'm just busy with my family I feel great for the most part. I still have a hard time accepting its not my fault and that the brain is an organ,, meaning that taking Zoloft is no different then taking medicine to help your heart or your kidneys. I feel a lot of anxiety writing this because I'm not trying to be an attention seeker, but I just need to vent. Anyways, I got prescribed Zoloft and I have to go get it tomorrow. I'm terrified honestly. Thanks for reading; I hope you have a great day. Thanks for the video!
I can totally relate to you on this I don’t know if I am just doing this for attention I don’t think I am but feel like other people will so I try to not talk to my friends about it because I’m scared they will tell me I’m just looking for attention
The problems causing me depression aren’t the worst in general.. it’s a breakup and my relationship was something that totally gave me a new life. I loved and I loved good. But things happen badly even if you give your best. I’m majorly affected.. I cannot even describe really. It would sound foolish and whoever reads this will probably suggest to move on or take time be happy and all. The thing is that it’s the toughest when you’re all by yourself. The only person you were relying on, just left you and didn’t even care to look back. I cry my eyes out to sleep every night.. wake up and there’s this sudden heart drop moment where I realise I’ve no one. Everything i was doing had a reason before but now I’ve got none.
i experienced the exact same thing recently. it’s actually gut wrenching going through a breakup. but if i can promise you one thing, is to really take this chance to work on yourself. you can’t control what your ex is doing, so put all your anger/emotion and use that as fuel to better yourself. i feel for you so so much, and please don’t feel embarrassed for feeling these things. it’s completely normal, your basically grieving your ex since they were there in your life and now they’re non-existent. you’re truly going to be fine x
I'm supposed to be taking Prozac, but when I took it, I couldn't sleep and even when I woke up I'd be sleepy. Probably not the best choice, but god, I hated feeling tired 24/7. ;-;
I'm on week 3 of taking Citalopram for the first time. Week 1 was absolutely mental! Felt like I was overdosing on recreational drugs every morning and then felt like i was a zombie every afternoon. Every week has got easier and now feeling better. Stick with it, it's gets easier!!
@@oojustin7544 sorry to hear that mate. I hope things get better for you. Might want to go back to the doctor and try a different type of antidepressants. All the best!
@@madboy6538 Hi, i got diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Was in a really bad way and it is still q struggle but the Citalopram has helped enormously.
I started taking my very first antidepressant last week (fluoxetine) for my depression that my psychiatrist said developed from separation anxiety that i suffered from preschool up until 4th grade. I am very sensitive, welling up with tears just by talking to teachers and becoming extremely upset and negative even when something like a friend doesnt answer my texts soon. A week on my medicine has already improved my mood from crying every day multiple times a day to not crying at all and an overall improved mood. Starting therapy and my medication was a huge break through for me to end the trecherous cycle known as depression, where you feel worthless and can physically feel yourself slugging around and then putting yourself down for feeling that way in the first place. If youre thinking about getting help, its worth it. Recovery is only a step away!
I just really love all these people commenting here, voicing their opinions about antidepressants, how they supposedly don't work and are not needed, without any personal experience with them or depression itself. Show some respect.
Depression is hopeless to me. every time I wake up I'm still depressed every breath I take and moment spent awake I'm depressed. when I go to sleep at night I'm up for hours consumed by my depression before I fall into a slumber only to wake up the next morning disappointed and still depressed. it never ends. No matter how much I try to deal with the root causes the depression still has a grasp on me.
I’m so glad I found this comment. I swear it’s like I think I’m broken because everyone I know who claims they’ve had depression, have only “had” it. It’s an everyday all day thing for me, even if I am enjoying the present moment I know that feeling will go away as soon as my brain wants it to be, like I have no control over what I’m allowed to feel. Just sadness, worry, doubt and just all around not fitting it or being good enough. It sucks, I keep thinking maybe it’s a phase or maybe it’s just right now, but it’s been about 6 years now and I can’t get this feeling of being overwhelmed to shake.. and not to mention I have severe nearly crippling anxiety. It’s the icing on the cake
@@Gigolowattz I’m both happy and sad that you can relate. Happy that you don’t feel alone, but sad that you know this feeling all to well. People always say it’s temporary and that it’ll go away. I like to think as depression as my base feeling, the feeling that always fleets is happiness. Always just within my reach but at the same time always slightly out of my grasp. I’ve been depressed for 12 years, I have little hope that it’ll ever go away. The potential to be happy one day is not what allows me to wake up and continue on with life everyday because I don’t believe I ever will. My family is what allows me to continue on, only that. Like you said the anxiety along with other mental health disorders and life in general continue to send you over the edge and add to that already hopeless feeling. Maybe one day we’ll feel different
I commend this guy in speaking about mental health and his personal struggles, especially for it being so recent for him. Way to go! You are really helping other people who are afraid or nervous about seeking help for themselves, and you matter!
Zoloft is a God gift I can't find enough words to describe how mircaly it saved my life from driving panic attacks hell. just two months on it and it perfectly working. I just hope to still be seizure-free while on it.
I had severe Anxiety Disorder and started taking Zoloft. 2 years later i really DO NOT regret the decision, in more ways than one, Zoloft saved my life and now i actually do not have Anxiety Disorder anymore. Do not underestimate the power of Medication
@@okokok6959 I think it makes you go towards the normal weight. I was SUPER skinny because my anxiety made me have very little apetite and also being nervous all the time burns lots of calories. I've been taking them for 2 years and im not skinny anymore which i like. Im normal weight
@@okokok6959 Also lot of fat people eat a lot of food due to anxiety, sometimes anxiety instead of giving loss of apetite they do the opossite and give lot's of apetite. So taking the medication can help the fat person go towards normal weight too
You are not worthless!! I'm happy to hear that you sought help and that you're feeling better! Thanks for sharing your experience, I'm sure it will encourage others who were hesitant to seek help to go for it and get the help they need!
there's nothing wrong with taking medication. i'm on cipralex for my depression and if i ever forget to take it, i honestly feel like dying. i know meds might not work for everyone, but don't be afraid to try.
I brought it up in a different appointment yesterday, and they panicked. The nurse gave me a hug, and the doctor phoned me later, prescribed me anti-depressants. I took my first one last night and I had 0 sleep, and I've been feeling sick all day. My parents are sorting out private counselling, and in the meantime I have a school psychiatrist... But one thing I wish I did when I started feeling this way about 3 years ago, was to not keep it to myself and bottle up all the sad emotions and things I was feeling about everything. I wish I spent more time worrying about me instead of making other people happy. And if I got help when this started to happen, I don't think it would have been as bad as it is now... I didn't like the fact I got 2 of the worst common side effects (in my opinion) though; insomnia and sickness...
it took me several years to finally get help and now i'm prescribed with antidepressants (Luvox) & alprazolam (Xanax) and tbh it's one of the best decision i made. it's not fully fixed or whatever but it does help me and make things less suffering
I was prescribed Sertraline and Sodium Valproate a few years ago. I had to stop them a couple of months in coz I didn't like the side effects (brain fog, light headedness, confusion, suicidal tendencies, etc...). Medications work differently for everyone. And besides, it doesn't only have to be medications. Talk to your psychiatrist, maybe you can try some other stuff like psychotherapy, art therapy, empty chair technique, writing on a journal, positive self talk, etc... whatever works best for you.
I take sertraline but it's called zoloft in some places. I started feeling the effects about three weeks after I started taking them but it's different for everyone.
For people worried about antidepressants it comes down to a good doctor. I had 0 side effects, great libido, felt just normal. I’ve taken them for 2 years. However coming off is really hard for me. At a half dose atm but the symptoms tend to return.
I got put on Paxil which had made everything so much worse. And then my doctor switched me to Zoloft and it completely saved me. Along with therapy of course
Hey, after how much time did you realize that paxil was making things worse? I started it more than a week ago my doctor thinks im on the right track but its too soon to know the right dose. But honestly 90% of the feedback about paxil from the Internet are negative
@@piwigreeneyedgirl7687 For me it made things initially worse but in 2 weeks I started to experience its positive effects and it has been quite helpful.
I take 5mg of Lexapro a day for the past two years. I’d say in the long run it works. It helped take the edge off. It’s suppose to help with anxiety and depression.
Got officially diagnosed today. Prescribed me Lexapro. I hope it works at least a little bit. I just thought I’d say thank you for opening up so that I felt like I could do it.
I got diagnosed with major depression too, like a month back. I asked my doctor for a referral to a psychologist or psychiatrist, but instead was prescribed lexapro. I tried them for a month but I had way more outbursts of crying and more suicidal thoughts. I knew in a way it was making my depression worse, but I kept hoping that maybe it’ll just help if I take it consistently and longer. But after four weeks of taking them, two days ago, I impulsively overdosed on the rest of what was left in the bottle. I went to the ER, I felt extremely dizzy and my focus was blurry. But everything was alright, and I’m still here today. But all I’m trying to say is make sure you realize what medication works for you and what doesn’t. If you need help, your loved ones, family, and friends are there. Just talk to someone if something’s not working out or if you feel low or you need help. Someone will always be there for you❤️
Aw man, that must be tough. You'll get better i promise, there's always someone who will be there for you. There's countless people on the internet who are willing to help if you just reach to them, including me. I hope the best for you❤️
@@imstillhere3161 That's actually a very good technique overall. Also if you have a lot of thing to do and it stresses you, try not to think about them as a big ball of things you have to do. Instead, think about them in an order, task by task. Focus on one thing at a time and when that is completed, focus on the next thing. Also don't try to remember all important dates and tasks all at once, i suggest getting a calendar and writing all the important things in there so you can check if you need to remember.
@SwanMaster4 thanks! I have a planner for this year which I haven’t started to use. So I’ll start using that soon. And I’m trying not to let my thoughts race and spiral down. Whenever I start something, I try to clear my head and remind myself there’s no need to stress about the next thing to do. Even though I’m currently going at a slow pace with things, I know I’ll eventually get them done. Doing it slower also lessens my anxiety by a large amount. Thanks for the advice! I’m going to give my planner a go and see how everything goes
i started with lexapro , i'm young and it kinda made me worse because so many people were telling me that i'm literally mental at my age. but it makes me feel better to know that someone that's like me
You shouldn't feel mental from depression but those drugs literally make you mental. Destroy creativity and all emotion, not just the bad ones. Get out while you can my friend.
I sever depression at 14 and that's just unbelievable to me. The questions they asked made me see how messed up I and now I take medication and it's so helpful and yeah things are still hard but my parents help and make sure I'm taking my medication and it's nice to be happy
anathema Honey, You're Not Alone! I've had depression my entire life. I remember how hard it was pretending to be normal everyday at school. You were very brave to tell your parents how you feel and so lucky to have their help. Yes! Life can still be wonderful with depression!
Dont be scared plzz I was scared to take medication Now i am no lexapro over a month I feel so good First week was so hard ‘ but by the time i got better Medicine plus exercise. Going out’ healthy food Talking to your friends and the best things praying all the time Meditation helps as well
How are you doing these days? I'm a bit scared because I'm on day 3 and so far two of the three days have been positive. I'm taking Sertraline. It doesn't usually work this fast. The side effects are pretty minimal as well. I hope it doesn't end up being a dud, like I feel good and then it just fizzles out.
It can damage your brain when you get off of it. Learn how to get off it safely first before you start getting off. Or you can end up with parts of your body paralised for the rest of your life.
I was 13 or 14 when I first started antidepressants and I remember going to pick them up at the pharmacy one time and the tech said I was really young to be taking them which I think about a lot now. The thing with me is that I'm now too dependent on my antidepressants and I don't think I'll be ever be able to live without them which is unfortunate and I personally find it sad for myself. I've also switched meds again and again and have been given more meds to my daily routine and it was just.... never enough. I'm now 19 and I know I'm definitely a lot better than i was 5 years ago but I don't think I'll ever get off of antidepressants
*hugs* I was forced into taking them at 12/13, I quit on my own at 17 in a Manic state (turns out I’m bipolar, not unipolar). I’ve come back to the meds a few times but never feel significantly better so I quit again. Every time I think I need them I’m so scared to try them again. If you feel content on them then stay on them, who cares if it’s forever! I have some meds I have to take for life for other things and there’s no shame in it, we have to make this life as livable as we can. :)
It's okay if you NEED medication. I feel the same way, sometimes I'm scared that I'm going to be too dependent on my antidepressants but sometimes I'm reminded that I need it. It's okay if things change. You're 19, and you could get off them when you're older, or not. Either way, as long as you're safe that's what matters.
Hi, i am about to have my first dose of antidepressants for anxiety. And what you mentioned really intrigued me. Are you sad that you can never get off the pills merely because you have to take pills for the rest of your life and that fact is something hard to stomach, or is there other negative impacts that come along your life as you continue to take these pills?
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I know the effects of these medications can vary for a lot of people, so not everyone is going to feel this way, but thank you for sharing such an honest, personal account of how antidepressants have helped you. I also avoided going on medication for a while because of the stigma around it and not wanting to say that I had depression ('cause, I mean, that's some heavy ish), but now that I have, I'm really glad I did and wish I had done it sooner. You're right; it's not a cure-all, but it can manage the physical side enough to be able to deal with the mental side on your own. Thanks again for this video. I think it'll sharing this with the wide audience buzzfeed has will help decrease stigma around mental health and encourage people to get help :)
Psych meds saved me from bipolar I disorder, i was dangerous and psychotic during episodes, i still have problems but it is an 80% improvement. This stuff saves lives
Unboxing Hub If you think you won’t get better on your own any time soon then trying meds isn’t a big deal. If it doesn’t work out after 4-8 weeks though you want to get off the meds fast though or else it could have bad withdrawals.
@@sheldy2344 maan get of them after being diagnosed with adhd i was put on stattera (anridepressant) and my heart rate went up tp 150bpm and had to be rushed to the er
Wow. WOW. Timing is everything... It's Tuesday 8th of December and I've come across this video just scrolling through my subscription box. I'm so amazed because less than 24 hours ago I was sat in the doctors being told I had depression. They told me antidepressants were the way forward but I was very apprehensive as I have very little knowledge on them. Seeing you, as a normal person who went through what I'm going through right now, this has given me a lot of insight. A 3 minute video has given me a lot of answers. Thank you.
Coming from someone who is also from a community that doesn't accept/embrace/acknowledge mental illness and who comes from a super religious background that advises to just "pray it away", it took me until this year at my lowest point of almost flunking out of university (in my third year), barely leaving my bed, and isolating myself until I had no friends to realize and admit that I needed help. What's crazy about me is that I always sought ways to "alleviate" my feelings by exercising and losing weight, going out and drinking with friends, buying self help books (that I never and I even went on a solo trip to Mexico (!) in order to "beat" what was going on inside and yet during all of those "high" moments that may seem cool and inspiring, I was NOT as happy and functional as I could be and it still didn't prevent me from having the breakdown that I've had recently. I'm currently seeing a therapist and I am now aware and coming to terms with the fact that I have moderate depression BUT the fact that I've also been highly recommended to take anti-depressants honestly scares me. I'm at a current state where the things that I tried to do in order to beat my low moods are hard to start (i.e. unfinished books, lack of exercise and eating good food, getting out and socializing) and yet while anti-depressants can help, seeing comments here make me worry if I should even try? I just want to feel something again. To have joy for life and have hope and dreams for my future again.
I want to feel normal for once, I can't wait until the day I see a doctor write me a prescription, having a lot of trauma and thoughts like these at 14 sucks, I hope one day the clouds will get even a bit clearer.
@@jameshampton5659 God has given us life to be happy. For a relaxed life without anxiety sit on a chair, back and spine erect, hands on your lap with palms upwards, close your eyes and do nothing. Be still without moving and observe your breathing and body sensations for around 10-15 minutes. What is important is to be as still as possible. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce or vanish slowly. Do twice daily or as per your convenience. This could be life-transforming if you desire change. The mind is reprogrammed. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
I’m here due to postpartum depression. I was never actually depressed before It took me and my husband a while to conceive this baby and I cried every night thinking I was infertile and now I have this beautiful baby and I can’t get out of the bed, everyday is the same and my husband is back in work so im stuck at home with a screaming newborn. I feel so ungrateful and worthless like he deserves a better mom.
I know exactly how you feel! New born phase is the hardest phase of raising a child. It does get easier specially when your child starts sleeping through the night and you can get some rest. Do you have any support system? Anyone else that can look after your baby for a little bit while you get some needed rest.
As a husband that watched his wife deal with this with 2 kids and did not understand (at the time, but do now after battling depression) all i have to say is: communicate, communicate, communicate. You're a great mother you worked hard for this baby and you will overcome these feelings. I know it seems impossible today but there are better days ahead.
I take Lexapro, but it doesn't help. I recently went to a doctor and we discovered I have very low blood sugar, low thyroid, and very low absorption levels of vitamins. I would encourage anyone struggling with depression/anxiety to look for physical causes as well. I feel better since my new treatment, and I think my physical health issues have greatly affected my mental health.
Anyone with severe depression should look into gene sight testing. It is able to determine based on genetics which medications will work best for you. This removes the “trial and error” aspect of antidepressants, which many times is the worst part. I was originally prescribed lexapro, and it worsened my condition ten-fold. Then there was prozac. Then Zoloft. Then Wellbutrin. Finally I got the testing done, only to find out that all of the medications I had tried were on the list of ones that don’t work for me. They are all SSRIs, and it turns out I needed an SNRI. I just wish I would’ve gotten the testing done sooner, as the previous medications led me to attempt suicide, become a drug addict, and all in all screwed up my life pretty bad. It’s amazing what modern science can do.
interesting, thank you, I'd never heard of this and have been down that same road you were with trying tons of different meds. I'd actually given up, I haven't tried a new one in a few years now after several years of trial and error wrecked me so much more. Glad you finally found one that fit!
When I was diagnosed with Depression/Anxiety, I just signed myself into a Mental Health Hospital at 16. It was my decision. They prescribed me Lexapro, but it wasn't doing anything for me so I stopped taking it. I'm now 21 and am dealing with it myself. I finally have a job again and am feeling great.
@@anthonyfuentes1836 Do you have a job? If not, you should get one. It feels great to be proactive and helping out society, plus it's an easy way to make friends or just to talk to the people you work with. Or maybe even a club/group (there's a lot on Facebook that does meet ups.) I used to just sit in my room, expecting my parents to pay my bills, letting myself slip deeper in to depression. Since I got my job, I'm always outside of the house doing something even if it's not work. I also go on nighttime walks around my neighborhood which helps me have inner conversations about life and what I want or don't want to do with it. I hope this helps! Your doing great, you already took the first step by commenting!
First week on Prozac. Makes my head feel slightly fuzzy, and a tiny bit of that "first nice day in spring" feeling. Seems to set a cap on the amount of adrenaline that gets dumped into my bloodstream in one go. This means when i have to go out into the world and fake normalcy, i no longer need to lie down in a darkened room afterward. On the negative, my sex drive has completely GONE. Not that it served much purpose..
I had general anxiety disorder for about 6 years. I started taking antidepressants. The Medication definitely helps it short term, especially if you’re feeling really low. But it’s NOT long term, and come off it slowly
Barack Obama I really didn’t like the idea of medication, and it initially made my anxiety worse. I stayed on a low dose for about 2-3 year and couldn’t feel much of a difference. Some bad stuff happened to me and my doctor realised I needed to be on a high dose. It did (does) actually take away a lot of the anxiety, but it’s a ticking time bomb because I can’t be on them forever. I’m trying everything natural/ behavioural to aid my anxiety, so when I do withdraw from them it won’t be as bad. I hope this helps
dude, this is my story. I have general anxiety disorder all my life, which was getting worse and worse. Today is my first day my doctor gave me my first pill. He gave me the inhibitor selector antidepressant. (Paroxetin Actavis). Did you felt like you want to puke in your first day?
nightmare firedragon I don’t understand why you say that I took them an here I am, alive, I was never addicted, I think my brain works well. Actually by reading thing like this, I felt worse when I was sick, I was so scared but the side effects are nothing compared to anxiety
I don't feel like getting help because I feel just that worthless. Sucks to have anxiety I never feel like meeting people and I'm constantly pestered to go out and meet new people. I'm only really comfortable with 1 friend and my bro, they're the only 2 people in this world that keep me somewhat functioning.
I just want to say that you are not worthless and are just as worthy as every single person on this planet. So if other people deserve to get medication to try and help with their problems, then so do you. I sincerely hope you feel better.
I know it's never that simple, but please try and get help. You have no evidence to prove that you are worthless. If others with anxiety are worth getting treatment, then you are too. Try your hardest to just say no to your anxiety. Just pick up the phone and make a doctors appointment. Ask your brother or friend if they will come with you if you are too nervous. Don't feel ashamed about starting therapy or meds, because you wouldn't judge anybody else for getting help, so why judge yourself?
That’s anxiety playing tricks on you(it played tricks on me too up until I went to a doctor, like minutes before going in I had a panic attack and it kept telling me: she’ll think you’re crazy. She won’t help you). You are worth it and you need help be it medication, therapy phy etc.
I'm day 7 on taking sertraline. Its hard to cry and I admit my emotion feel kinda meh. But as a person who always got overwhelmed, sensitive and cry all the time, this is heaven. I'm used to mask my feeling even way before on taking antidepressant, so i barely think it effect me in any way.
@@98leight all the side effect only last for 4 days in my case. Now, I find out it's bit easy for me to control my mind for majority of time (not to think of intrusive and bad thought). There's still time when i get overwhelmed too much, i got broke down once a while but its more manageable. The worst took few days to gone but now max is one day. The side effect that I noticed is that i slept a lot (not sure its me or the med 😅) and my heart beat become fast more frequently on random time, but it's barely interfere and only for short time so I just ignore it. (sorry for my bad English)
I really needed this video. I have been on antidepressants for a week now after a lifetime of fighting anxiety and depression. A lot of my loved ones don't understand it and even question my need for them, but I just want to be able to get out of bed everyday and face the world and I couldn't do that on my own anymore. Today, I was able to look myself in the eye on the mirror and say "you are important and deserve happiness" for the first time and really feel I do. :)
This Guy seems really chill. A cool Guy.
he's a druggy
+Curious Alien you're a dummy
+Curious Alien Alien go home..your drunk
+Curious Alien that's just rude .
The R/C Corner guy admits it. You're a loser go take some pills
I really needed this video today... I fear I've been struggling on and off with depression for many years now. It's only gotten worse since I started college a year and a half ago and it's hitting especially hard right now. It took hours of crying and talking to my significant other to realize I'm really not okay, and I shouldn't be feeling this way. I've lost all my passion, motivation, contact with my friends, I feel tired and overwhelmed and worthless to the point where I just want to disappear. My boyfriend has been urging me for a year to get help and I think this is the message I needed to hear to finally do it. I deserve to have a good life and depression is ruining it. To the guy who made this video, thank you.
+Janay Gunderman you don't need them. let people around you help you with your depression. dont get addicted and dependent on these...you can be stronger than that...
+katelyn bestwick No! What is wrong with going after professional help? if you are physically ill, you go to the doctor and take medicines if it's necessary to help you get better. Why not do the same when the illness is mental?
People have to stop thinking that depression is just sadness or something like that. Like he said in the video, it is not rational. You cannot just decide to get better. It can be caused by brain chemical imbalance. If this is the cause (which only a psychiatrist can tell), she does need medicines to help her balance it out.
+Janay Gunderman no joke, pray to God - he is your light in the darkness. he loves you !
I pray for you today :)
+Graziela Gallina I took medications for 6 years...lexapro and klonopin for aniexty..I went to therapy as well. after feeling better but after living life like a numb zombie. I made life changes to get off it and feel better....2 years later I'm happy and feel alive again. maybe this won't work for everyone but I had to dig deep and do a lot of soul searching and detoxing to feel good again...to me that was worth it. you learn a lot about yourself.
+Janay Gunderman I'm really glad this video helped you have the confidence to make a change! Medication isn't a cure-all, but it usually does help stabilise your body enough to allow you the possible glimpse of a future without all the negative feelings. Any doctor you see will help you decide if medication is for you and, if so, will help you find the one that helps you. Ultimately it's your decision and yours alone. Just remember that you're not alone in this. There's a whole world of us out here who understand
This was an amazing insight into what taking antidepressants do to you...
I was rushing to see if I could beat u, but there u were
denise albeanu Sorry Denise, my intention was never to beat you. As a consolation I've liked your comment :)
+Graphic Design Guy Oh, would ya look at that I found the graphic design guy, again
Jasmin Anderson Well we all have different opinions and I'm sure our minds and bodies are different so all react differently to different medicine it's never a simple thing.
Why are you literally everywhere?
WHY DOESNT BUZZFEED HAVE CONTENT LIKE THIS ANYMORE THIS IS AMAZING
Ginger the Fox cause its liberal poo now nothing more
I am 14 and I take antidepressants. Everyone tells me its just hormones and I shouldn't be taking them at such a young age, but they don't understand. As much as I hate to say it, I don't think I would be alive today without it, and I am happier than I ever have been. Society needs to accept depression, its as much an illness as any other.
+Izzy Espin I'm so happy you are feeling better!!
stay strong! I know how you feel. I started to have depression at 12 along with anxiety and have been on and off meds cause they don't seem to work. I'm 15 now but I'm still trying to find a way to cope. there's always a way.
Don't listen to them, I've been taking them since I was 11, if it's something you need, take it, don't listen to anyone other than your doctor. You know your body more than anyone who's telling you it's just hormones.
I'm 13 and I take antidepressants too. It really is amazing.
+Gianinna (Gia) Hey, I'm 15 aswell and I really feel like I have some mental issue, but how did you find out you had it? My parents emotionally abuse me so Ican't talk to them, and I need parental permission to go to a therapist... Could you tell me how you coped with it?
"I thought I didn't deserve to feel bad about anything."....... exactly, thank you.
Took Paxil. Went from being a severely anxious / depressed / socially phobic person who literally lay in bed all day listening to Radiohead to a highly functional and social person with a good job, girlfriend and thriving social life within about one year.
So yeah they work for some people.
I’m very happy for you man :)
👍👍👍
That’s awesome. How long did it take you to notice effects ?
@@ecofriendlyhippie It took a LONG time and a couple of dose increases. I would say about 8 weeks. But when they kicked in it was sudden. Like this huge weight lifting off my shoulders and I stopped worrying about unnecessary things. The best effect by far was that I stopped being scared of people which slowly but surely gave me my life back.
I’m hope I don’t give anyone false hope though as I know they don’t work as well as this for a lot of other people. I was lucky I think.
@@jakehixon4073 thank you for responding. I’ve been scared of taking antidepressants bc of side effects but this gave me the push. I can’t keep struggling like this
This comment section is toxic. Antidepressants may not have worked for you, but doctors prescribe them for a reason. To anyone reading this who is thinking of trialling meds, ignore the comments, and speak to your doctor, be open with them and give them a go. I wasn't too well in my first few weeks on Prozac, but it has changed my life now. It's near enough cured my anxiety and depression. I'm still in therapy, but being on meds isn't giving up. You wouldn't judge someone for taking meds for their physical illness.
Aimee Loftus does prozac help with worries poppin in your head?
Therapy is better than antidepressants. Therapy fixes the cause, antidepressants fixes just the symptoms.
I understand that medication is just a short term fix, you should still try and get the therapy you need to overcome your mental health issue. Like painkillers, it's a temporary fix, not a solution.
As for worries in my head, I think it's more that it has gave me a more positive outlook, so the negative, worrying thoughts aren't as overbearing in my mind, allows me to look at things more postively
Aimee Loftus doctors are clueless this joint will help with my depressionn
I was just prescribed Prozac today, have been having sever panic attacks daily for six months and my mind was starting to give up on me. I am honestly scared to take them but I pray that they help.
I hope there's gonna be a video on Multiple personality disorder (Not bipolar disorder).
disassociative identity disorder
I know, it's always interested me how people with DID/MPD live daily life
I want one with schizophenia and also one on add or adhd
Yes, please, my mom has that and I REALLY want to learn more about it. she won't take medication, she doesn't even know she has it, she just thinks everyone is trying to kill her.
+Fabulously Hannah was that to my comment
I've had depression for 4 years. It's gotten worse and worse everyday. I've never had therapy, anti-depressants, anyone to talk to. I've been alone and commenting and getting all these replying help me. But it's super hard in this society. Stereotypes make everything, they call you emo if your depressed. I just wish I could get over with depression, but my anxiety never helps me.
have you tried seeing a doctor? get some help, everyone wants you to get better!
+Arianna Marrocu i think its a sarcastic comment not sure tho if its not yea go to a doctor:D
But you stated your problem yourself. "I've never had therapy, anti-depressants, anyone to talk to." Go get therapy. Go get anti-depressants. Go find someone to talk to. I've had a friend commit suicide; to this day I regret not giving them that advice. If you want the better for yourself, if you think it will help, do it. It's not hard. Do it.
no u if you've had depression you would know. My parents just think I'm over exaggerating. I can't talk to anyone because I can't trust anyone.
***** It's not that easy because if you've had depression you'd know. Its not easy. EL MisteRo KanisteRo I don't mean to be rude, but you don't know how it goes. I can't ask for help, i'm shy. No, this isn't a sarcastic comment. People don't take you seriously once, they find out. It's like your an alien. People don't even understand how hard it is.
I was diagnosed with depression and when I tried to take antidepressants they would make me sick. So when that didn't work i tried just healthy eating and exercise and that helped alot ; I also started not wearing makeup and trying to feel beautiful in my own skin I stopped dating because I needed to learn how to love myself before loving someone else. And nowadays I feel amazing, yes my depression is still there, yes sometimes it creeps its way into my head and I get depressed, but when that happens I have people I can go to for comfort... I guess what I'm trying to say is everyone has a different way of recovering, so if your medications don't work don't stress you might just need a different medication or maybe medication isn't what you need at all. Just don't get discouraged if something doesn't work just stay strong you'll find your right path eventually. Keep fighting I love you guys. :)
This
I exercise calisthenics daily, eat healthy, study a lot, do great in school but still my social life sucks ass.
Thank you. This has helped me a lot
I don’t want meds so I’ve tried exercising. I’ve been sticking to a good strength training plan for 6 months now but I only feel happy for a few minute period after workout. It helps my confidence in the short term. But I still have negative voices in my head and my depression doesn’t get any better. I’ve been trying to avoid meds so hard but exercise doesn’t seem to help in any real way. I’m just doing it for the physical health benefits at this point.
I was diagnosed with major depression and PTSD. It was so severe that I was not able to concentrate in therapy. Once I was on medication (Zoloft and Wellbutrin), I was a lot more stabilized and began to focus in therapy
Prozac 6 months in. I feel so much better and so much happier my sovial anxiety is almost gone. Please if you are thinking negatively don't be ashamed to seek help. Counciling, medication and exercise changed my life. Goodluck
Prozac blunted my emotions and chemically castrated me. I could put and ice cube on my penis and not be able to feel it. These side effects did not go away when I stopped the medication either. Good luck my dude.
Just started taking Zoloft after 8 years of no seeking treatment. It's been so far so good. It's worth trying. Way better than doing nothing and maintaining the vicious spiral. Sometimes it takes a combination of meds, therapy & a commitment to bettering yourself!
Just got on the same medication, been really rough patch for me. Been doing therapy and everything but had to really get help when my sleep was being drastically affected. I’ve accepted that I needed help and I’m ready for the journey each day to get better
Hope u the best
I have been on cipralex for 3 months here is my observations: The first couple of weeks i felt a little dizzi and tired. On week 3 or 4 I found it harder to cry. After a month I felt super confident, I started contacting old friends that I havent spoken to in years. It felt good. Just for laughs i tested my flirting skills, it was like magic. I could walk up to anyone without fear. Now it isnt all fine and dandy. My sex drive had decreased, I mean I could do it, but after 2-3 hours in bed I just felt exhausted. No orgasm what so ever. Other than that, I didnt really feel happy or sad. Just confident. I have been off them for 1 week and things are going back to normal, minus the depression. I feel more happy and confident than ever.
Everyone who read this comment please remember that suddenly stopping medication might actually drive you over the edge even if you think you're not depressed anymore.
@@jermu8706 correction, I have been decreasing dosage over a time
What did it do to ur sex drive and it libido?
@@jermu8706 I only took only 1 pill for 1 day so I’m good
I don’t feel sad but I’ve been flat or empty without real happiness or emotion for years so I know not worried about the emotional blunting I just want to feel happiness man.
@Suprathatis i actually love shrooms bro only time i actually feel something is while I’m tripping especially the after glow during the comedown. That led me to Microdosing but they just made me tired asf
@Suprathatis only do them alone to “look for answers” i guess but i would like to use natural medicine again in the future just figured I’d give ssris a try
@@MauryanEON ssris is effective for most ppl. Worth trying
had major depression/anxiety for about 3 years, lost friends, lost family, my mental state was in shambles, developed schizophrenia, dropped out of university, spent most of my years in my room literally doing NOTHING and hating myself... now I've gotten alot better. ive learned acceptance and to let go of control. I understand that you may not have all the answers but trust me there is light at the end of your tunnel.
How did u get out of it
Yea please i need to know im in the same exact situation
What sucks is losing people that you love but because of your behavior they just can't deal with it...and one can't expect them to.. so one ends up in a worse situation than before because support networks are crucial
Wow...im just starting to go through this now and it sucks. I feel like my head is gonna explode and I’m also experiencing extreme fatigue. I really enjoyed reading your comment man. It’s always good to hear real life experiences and understand that there is always a way out.
This is exactly me .... How you feeling now btw
I’ve just started my antidepressants yesterday, I have extreme GAD as well as major depressive disorder and so far the anxiety has reduced, im confused and tired but I want to start this journey and get rid of my negative thoughts... I see myself in him and hope I can manage to come as far... good luck for everyone else in the comments doing the same
you too
No one understands SMH we will get through this.
therapist diagnosed me with depression, finally gonna start antidepressants after 19 years of feeling like this and feeling like i could handle it but ive reached my breaking point lol, thank you for the video
Dani Miller Do u have kids
Mario Avila no
Dani Miller how has it been
Mario Avila
How has it been not having kids? What are you asking them? 😂
u feeling any better
I used to have depression and anxiety to the point of staring at Walmart for 45 minutes from my car before deciding to just go home. Antidepressants aren't for everyone, but for the right people it's life changing!
Today i started using cipralex it really works
I understand how you feel. I was supposed to meet with my head of programme to discuss things regarding my thesis but you know what i did? I drove to my faculty and parked outside and sat about 1 hour and a half in the car. Too anxious to go inside and meet her so I waited and waited for some kind of courage but the appointment hours passed and i went back home dreading why i don’t have the courage to meet her. In the end I deferred the semester.
I remember staring at my phone 10pm-7am one night. Before realizing I didn't have anything to check any notifications and needed to go to sleep.
@Silvester Utd. that is a listed side affect on a lot of medication and if you have those problems you should consultant your doctor. I have been on antidepressants for about 4 years and have had non of those problems.
I just took medication about a weak ago and I can finally see life in a different light. It's amazing to be able to think clear.
Katrina B I'm happy for you! I'm ready too talk to a doctor! I'm tired of sweating, and being like I'm being looked at
Ive had major depression for 5 years and I decided to start on medication and all I can say it really does help well with my whole anxiety I can finally be around people and not get all worried or have trouble breathing.
Katrina B thinking of starting but i heard it will make me suicidal and worse I really don't know what to do
Samurai Zen it can make your depression worse, but I've heard from alot they never got that.. everyone has a different reaction to them, just try them out and see how you feel! :D
There is a chance but the thing is there are tones of medication out there that can help you. What do you got to lose anyway right? I was at the point where I just needed something, anything to make me get out of my depression. Started medication and used it as a tool to get better, not depending on it. It saved my life.
It gets worse before it gets better, and it's different for everyone. As soon as I took it, I noticed changed with in the next day. Try it, if it don't work keep trying.
I wanted to kill myself for a long time. I almost did, but I got better. If anyone cares, here’s how I did it. I started telling myself I am happy, I am loved, I am important, I am worthy of love, I am beautiful, I radiate love and kindness, and I am capable of anything. When I said these things, I didn’t believe any of it. I didn’t feel like I believed it either. Regardless, I wrote these affirmations down everyday and told myself these things everyday. It helped so much and it allowed me to build and emotional foundation that I’ve stood on till this day. Please remember that you are strong, your are worthy of love, and you are capable of absolutely anything... even being happy. I love everyone reading this message. Stay safe!
thanks dude. i needed that
Thank u so much
Thank you! Needed this. 💙
I love you for this
That’s awesome. You’re strong and loved ❤️❤️
It's incredible how there are so many people like myself but I'm always alone. People seem to be nicer in social media than in real life.
Hank madafakin' Moody hopefully its cuz i have trouble talking to ppl but its gotten netter as i have gotten off my phone for
Nicer on social media?!? The complete opposite
People are nicer in real life, you just need to take the first step and actually talk to them
if you need someone to talk to you can message me on ig? @ irisorie ❤️🩹
My dad thinks that depression is made up and that it's not real so I don't think I could ever tell a family member I am depressed
Yup... A chemical imbalance in your brain is just life! Feelings of total emptiness and that life has no meaning what so ever is absolutely normal.
Coming from a family with a history of mental health problem I do know that depression/anxiety and other mental issues can be detrimental, and in some cases deadly. To feel down once in a while is completely normal. It's in our biology. But to feel that life has no meaning what so ever to the point that you can't no longer function in society is a real problem. SSRI is not always the way to go, but sometimes it can be the only thing that helps.
Abby Westman a lot of people feel that way about depression. I hate people like that. Telling you it's all in your mind. They don't know they are making the situation worse
So you are basically dismissing all scientific research on depression?
Cornelis You could use that logic for anything really...
Facts you have gotten from... What source exactly?
Thanks man, I feel the same as you every day. Real depression is a chemical imbalance and it can ruin friendships, jobs, everything. I'm naturally an optimist that wants to be happy but the underlying depression always eventually breaks my good streaks. I'm hyper sensitive with friends and over critical of myself constantly and that's all a side effect of whatever it is I need to sort out. I've tried 2 different antidepressants now and they left me feeling too weird and not myself, but I'm sure there's something out there for me that will stop me having these irrational thoughts. It's nice to know that someone thinks the same way as me and it's not just me that is crazy so thanks dude.
I am 16 and will be going to an appointment to be diagnosed and I feel like it is all in my head and people will think I am doing this for attention. My friends will want me to go Out with them and I tell them I can’t and they will tell me to just get over it and I often feel like I’m not doing anything with my life and wasting time in my bed watching RUclips I know antidepressants won’t solve all my problems but I’m hoping they can at least help my anxiety
Abbey Mae
I know exactly how you feel, but stick to your guns and keep trying for what’s best for you. They’ll try to tell you to not take them because of your age, but keep trying 🖤 wishing you all the best. I’m currently in the process of trying to get some because I’m sick of having to deal with it, but I hope it goes well for you and I hope they work :)
Accurate, I’m 23 and literally feel the same way, I’m not even sure why. I wish all the best for you
this is exactly how i feel. idk what to do
Jackson Yollin
Need help?
Victoria xo idk man
I've only recently found out that I have depression. It's honestly not like I originally thought it was going to be. I kept on comparing myself to my friends who have depression, but it's different for every person. It's taken me a while to admit it to myself. I thought that if I accepted it, I was basically accepting defeat, and I am a very stubborn person who doesn't give up easily. I have come to terms with it and I accept that I have depression, and the only way to get myself feeling better is to take the first couple of steps. I just started taking antidepressants and I plan on surrounding myself with positive friends. I've always been optimistic and depression will not take that away from me! I have the power to make my life into what I want it to be.
Just so everyone knows, depression is not weaknesses or end, it's just a bump in the road that you can overcome no matter what!
this is so inspiring! I really needed to hear this ty
I resonated with him when he said him family don’t talk about emotions. My family don’t believe in mental illness. They think that it is the devil. And you next to pray to get better.
I'm so sorry about that. Such an unhelpful way of thinking about mental illness. I wish you the best ^_^
My mom said that too. It makes me afraid to tell them what I feel, they would just say its caused by the devil. I feel like im cursed or something
just know if you are going through dark times, that you are not alone. you will make it through this.
Its amazing how many other people are going through the same stuff
I'm tearing up while watching this. It's so good to know that you're not alone in the battle you're on.
For me, I have like 3 times every year where I feel so down and depressed and it lasts for like 2 weeks to a month but will go away. One thing that I have noticed is that it particularly happens during the Summer, and boy it is BAD during the Summer. Sometimes I say to myself that I'm just sad, there's nothing more to it but idk if I'm just avoiding the fact that there could be possibly be a deeper problem.
I think I know what you mean. It hit me again about a week before thanksgiving, went away this week for a little, but it's back... There's literally no reason for it. Like half the year I'm fine, and I hope it goes back to normal now. I keep thinking about college and all that, school, and most of all, like the way things USED to be. I feel like at blank time last year, I was happier or that. Over the summer it hits me kinda hard towards the end, but I think it hits most near holidays and times when I have a long period of school with no breaks.
wow I totally relate. over the summer I had this guilt or dread-like pit in my stomach which I assume was depression and it hit especially hard at sunset into night time. I wouldn't really consider it sadness more like fear or dread or guilt or numbness. am I the only one?
+Lauren Byrd I feel the guilt a lot of like not doing stuff. Like I feel like I could be doing certain things to help me out in the future but there's nothing for me to do. Sometimes at the end of the day I feel like I wasted a day. There's the days in summer like that which happen kinda frequently, because when I'm at my own house, whatever I do, I feel it's pointless. If I don't really do anything other than watch RUclips I feel really eh. If I go outside or that I feel kind of happy, but not like a real happiness, but that goes away once I realize the time and how I've "waisted" it. I'm very conciliatory about time, and I swear on my life I cannot go more than maybe 15 minutes without thinking about it. I'm always so focused on the future, and how this will affect me then, etc. I feel like anything I do is a waste of time: video games, study, learn something new, go out, ride my bike, go to the store for something small, going shopping in general. Everything.
+PancakeInsomnia and I'm gonna add on. I'm by no means rich at all but no matter anything I seem interested by I manage to convince myself I don't need it, but I'm always longing for something. In addition to all of this I always feel afraid about college, and whatever career I get, if I'll enjoy it, how long it'll last me, and basically how like 75% of my life will be wasted by school and work, especially if I go to college for maybe around 6-10 years. I know, crazy. I feel like I'm too "smart" for my own good; I'm not some math prodigy, and I really have a hard time memorizing almost anything, but I'm always too realistic, and pessimistic. No one I talk to can relate on the same level as me. I feel alone about it. Worst of all I feel like I'm not actually depressed; crazy right? I've had panic attacks, and while they're horrible, when you're not having them, life is normal. I can't remember if
+PancakeInsomnia if I've lived my whole life like this, or if it suddenly struck, and I hope it's just a phase. But like I said about the depression not being real; I'm afraid it hasn't really struck yet. I'm ALWAYS worrying about things, and there's always something on my mind to make me worry. I feel like it's just my state of mind, but I can't help it. I want friends that I can relate too more. I want to make friends with certain people but can't, or in the end, they're not who I thought anyways. I miss everything from when I was younger, even if that was just 6 months ago. I'm afraid of everything to come. I'm afraid I'll waste my life. I'm afraid that when I die, nothing will happen. I'm afraid that there is no real purpose for me to live. I'm afraid I won't be able to repay my family, and that I won't last all that long, and that I'll never get better, and that no one understands what's happening to me. I can't decide on anything. I need help I guess, but what for? I don't know.
This video really helped, had my first conversation with my doctor this morning and I'm on my way to getting back to happy and healthy. Thanks for sharing your story, definitely helped.
“She was like Whaattt”
“And I was like yeahhhh depression”
This is pure marketing from pharmaceutial companies
I feel you man, reaching that point. I don't have suicidal thoughts, and am extremely grateful for my family and the luxuries we have in our wonderful country. But regardless I feel exhausted every day just mentally battling my own mind on how to view things, or convincing myself to get motivated or feel genuine happiness. It's so consuming, annoying, and honestly way too many things have lost meaning in my life for absolutely no reason. It sucks but some of us are just plagued with it and I'm looking forward to seeing if medication can improve my day to day life, high hopes
i hope this is not too late but get ur hormones checked. they play a significant role in mood, stress, depression, drive
Fun fact: you searched for this
Sure did
How did you know😭
Damn
Fun fact : you just earned a like because you right. D:
Fun fact:you are reading this
Im taking escitalopram and alprazolam they have been helping me tremendously . Glory be to God
Amen
i feel so stuck and just wanna sleep all day and i feel like no one else sees that and i don’t know what to do. i’m only 15 i just wanna be normal
Have you spoke to an adult about this?
Whats inbyour mind
I’m so sorry ❤️ definitely talk to someone you trust. A doctor or close friend or fam.
Tell me, What pain have you experienced....
This explains my life.. especially in the beginning where he was talking about how it's not part of his culture to talk about feelings and I can SO relate. My anxiety also affected my breathing and I thought the same everything he explained. I always thought I would be the only one going through this and I never even thought about mental health until it actually affected me. Thank you for this Buzzfeed
Not for everyone and not for a long time but it saves lives
this what deprssion actually feel like u are smiling but u r acutally dieing in yourself
True bro im felling same I'm dying from inside bro
yeeah
What the best way to get help?? Talking yo therapy?
I went to the doctor for my physical and I told them about my anxiety and depression. Like the video, I didn't think I deserved to feel sad or anxious, and a lot of times im afraid I dont know I'm faking it. I have panick attacks everyday and detach from reality a lot. I also feel worthless when I make a mistake. But when I dont and I'm just busy with my family I feel great for the most part. I still have a hard time accepting its not my fault and that the brain is an organ,, meaning that taking Zoloft is no different then taking medicine to help your heart or your kidneys. I feel a lot of anxiety writing this because I'm not trying to be an attention seeker, but I just need to vent. Anyways, I got prescribed Zoloft and I have to go get it tomorrow. I'm terrified honestly. Thanks for reading; I hope you have a great day. Thanks for the video!
same boat man
I heard its ass
I have been going through this just right now and i can’t relate more
I can totally relate to you on this I don’t know if I am just doing this for attention I don’t think I am but feel like other people will so I try to not talk to my friends about it because I’m scared they will tell me I’m just looking for attention
Your not alone and you are loved my friend ❤️
Thank you so much buzzfeed for mental health week. It helped me so much I can't even put it into words. I appreciate it so damn much.
The problems causing me depression aren’t the worst in general.. it’s a breakup and my relationship was something that totally gave me a new life. I loved and I loved good. But things happen badly even if you give your best. I’m majorly affected.. I cannot even describe really. It would sound foolish and whoever reads this will probably suggest to move on or take time be happy and all. The thing is that it’s the toughest when you’re all by yourself. The only person you were relying on, just left you and didn’t even care to look back. I cry my eyes out to sleep every night.. wake up and there’s this sudden heart drop moment where I realise I’ve no one. Everything i was doing had a reason before but now I’ve got none.
Ak47 I’m going through the exact same thing, I feel you
Ak47 ok
i experienced the exact same thing recently. it’s actually gut wrenching going through a breakup. but if i can promise you one thing, is to really take this chance to work on yourself. you can’t control what your ex is doing, so put all your anger/emotion and use that as fuel to better yourself. i feel for you so so much, and please don’t feel embarrassed for feeling these things. it’s completely normal, your basically grieving your ex since they were there in your life and now they’re non-existent. you’re truly going to be fine x
Ak47 you got this x
It's always been you and it always will be. The only person you really have is you.
I was prescribed lexapro but I didn't take it. I read the side effects and said HELL NO. I decided to work out instead.
good for you...
i like to finally see someone who is doing something healthy to help themselves, hope you're getting better...
I'm supposed to be taking Prozac, but when I took it, I couldn't sleep and even when I woke up I'd be sleepy.
Probably not the best choice, but god, I hated feeling tired 24/7. ;-;
I took lexapro for a year.. what were the side effects you read? lol
+TanishaLive this is great for you but some people need the medication.
+TanishaLive thats what keeps me straight in the head, pumping blood
I'm on week 3 of taking Citalopram for the first time. Week 1 was absolutely mental! Felt like I was overdosing on recreational drugs every morning and then felt like i was a zombie every afternoon. Every week has got easier and now feeling better. Stick with it, it's gets easier!!
Awesome
been taking setraline for 6 weeks absolutely nothing has happened wish I could feel the same 😂
@@oojustin7544 sorry to hear that mate. I hope things get better for you. Might want to go back to the doctor and try a different type of antidepressants. All the best!
@@michaelshort3193 can I know really what kinda pychological problem ur going through
@@madboy6538 Hi, i got diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Was in a really bad way and it is still q struggle but the Citalopram has helped enormously.
I started taking my very first antidepressant last week (fluoxetine) for my depression that my psychiatrist said developed from separation anxiety that i suffered from preschool up until 4th grade. I am very sensitive, welling up with tears just by talking to teachers and becoming extremely upset and negative even when something like a friend doesnt answer my texts soon. A week on my medicine has already improved my mood from crying every day multiple times a day to not crying at all and an overall improved mood. Starting therapy and my medication was a huge break through for me to end the trecherous cycle known as depression, where you feel worthless and can physically feel yourself slugging around and then putting yourself down for feeling that way in the first place. If youre thinking about getting help, its worth it. Recovery is only a step away!
honesty if I want to make it through high school and uni without feeling so depressed to wanting to drop out I need antidepressants
I just really love all these people commenting here, voicing their opinions about antidepressants, how they supposedly don't work and are not needed, without any personal experience with them or depression itself. Show some respect.
Depression is hopeless to me. every time I wake up I'm still depressed every breath I take and moment spent awake I'm depressed. when I go to sleep at night I'm up for hours consumed by my depression before I fall into a slumber only to wake up the next morning disappointed and still depressed. it never ends. No matter how much I try to deal with the root causes the depression still has a grasp on me.
I promise it gets better
@@ci2082 I really do hope so
I’m so glad I found this comment. I swear it’s like I think I’m broken because everyone I know who claims they’ve had depression, have only “had” it. It’s an everyday all day thing for me, even if I am enjoying the present moment I know that feeling will go away as soon as my brain wants it to be, like I have no control over what I’m allowed to feel. Just sadness, worry, doubt and just all around not fitting it or being good enough. It sucks, I keep thinking maybe it’s a phase or maybe it’s just right now, but it’s been about 6 years now and I can’t get this feeling of being overwhelmed to shake.. and not to mention I have severe nearly crippling anxiety. It’s the icing on the cake
@@Gigolowattz I’m both happy and sad that you can relate. Happy that you don’t feel alone, but sad that you know this feeling all to well. People always say it’s temporary and that it’ll go away. I like to think as depression as my base feeling, the feeling that always fleets is happiness. Always just within my reach but at the same time always slightly out of my grasp. I’ve been depressed for 12 years, I have little hope that it’ll ever go away. The potential to be happy one day is not what allows me to wake up and continue on with life everyday because I don’t believe I ever will. My family is what allows me to continue on, only that. Like you said the anxiety along with other mental health disorders and life in general continue to send you over the edge and add to that already hopeless feeling. Maybe one day we’ll feel different
@@beautifulleaves8616 Sounds like you need counseling/therapy and maybe antidepressants if your life isnt terrible outside of the depression itself.
I commend this guy in speaking about mental health and his personal struggles, especially for it being so recent for him. Way to go! You are really helping other people who are afraid or nervous about seeking help for themselves, and you matter!
The culture part hit home, I feel it man
Zoloft is a God gift I can't find enough words to describe how mircaly it saved my life from driving panic attacks hell. just two months on it and it perfectly working. I just hope to still be seizure-free while on it.
I had severe Anxiety Disorder and started taking Zoloft. 2 years later i really DO NOT regret the decision, in more ways than one, Zoloft saved my life and now i actually do not have Anxiety Disorder anymore. Do not underestimate the power of Medication
does it make u gain weight?
@@okokok6959 I think it makes you go towards the normal weight. I was SUPER skinny because my anxiety made me have very little apetite and also being nervous all the time burns lots of calories. I've been taking them for 2 years and im not skinny anymore which i like. Im normal weight
@@okokok6959 Also lot of fat people eat a lot of food due to anxiety, sometimes anxiety instead of giving loss of apetite they do the opossite and give lot's of apetite. So taking the medication can help the fat person go towards normal weight too
@@Jake-cy7to tysm!!
tanks
You are not worthless!! I'm happy to hear that you sought help and that you're feeling better! Thanks for sharing your experience, I'm sure it will encourage others who were hesitant to seek help to go for it and get the help they need!
there's nothing wrong with taking medication. i'm on cipralex for my depression and if i ever forget to take it, i honestly feel like dying. i know meds might not work for everyone, but don't be afraid to try.
my everyday: im not sick enough to need help.
everyone around me: get help
this video made me think: i should get help now.
I brought it up in a different appointment yesterday, and they panicked. The nurse gave me a hug, and the doctor phoned me later, prescribed me anti-depressants. I took my first one last night and I had 0 sleep, and I've been feeling sick all day. My parents are sorting out private counselling, and in the meantime I have a school psychiatrist...
But one thing I wish I did when I started feeling this way about 3 years ago, was to not keep it to myself and bottle up all the sad emotions and things I was feeling about everything. I wish I spent more time worrying about me instead of making other people happy. And if I got help when this started to happen, I don't think it would have been as bad as it is now...
I didn't like the fact I got 2 of the worst common side effects (in my opinion) though; insomnia and sickness...
How does it currenlty work out for you?
it took me several years to finally get help and now i'm prescribed with antidepressants (Luvox) & alprazolam (Xanax) and tbh it's one of the best decision i made. it's not fully fixed or whatever but it does help me and make things less suffering
I was prescribed Sertraline and Sodium Valproate a few years ago. I had to stop them a couple of months in coz I didn't like the side effects (brain fog, light headedness, confusion, suicidal tendencies, etc...). Medications work differently for everyone.
And besides, it doesn't only have to be medications. Talk to your psychiatrist, maybe you can try some other stuff like psychotherapy, art therapy, empty chair technique, writing on a journal, positive self talk, etc... whatever works best for you.
antidepressants were the best thing to happen to me. finally feeling fine, feeling okay after relentlessly being suicidal for months is indescribable.
CelibateCetologist what do you take? And how long till they worked?
I take sertraline but it's called zoloft in some places. I started feeling the effects about three weeks after I started taking them but it's different for everyone.
For people worried about antidepressants it comes down to a good doctor. I had 0 side effects, great libido, felt just normal. I’ve taken them for 2 years. However coming off is really hard for me. At a half dose atm but the symptoms tend to return.
lex fresh May I ask what meds they gave you I’m scared to take meds but if I don’t get help I will lose everything
@@lazygirl8877 probably lexapro
To the guy in this video - Jared - Thank you for doing this & for sharing some of your story. Thank you
This video really helped me, I never wanted to reach out for help because i was emberrassed. This video gave me motivation to get help.
I got put on Paxil which had made everything so much worse. And then my doctor switched me to Zoloft and it completely saved me. Along with therapy of course
Hey, after how much time did you realize that paxil was making things worse? I started it more than a week ago my doctor thinks im on the right track but its too soon to know the right dose. But honestly 90% of the feedback about paxil from the Internet are negative
@@piwigreeneyedgirl7687 For me it made things initially worse but in 2 weeks I started to experience its positive effects and it has been quite helpful.
I take 5mg of Lexapro a day for the past two years. I’d say in the long run it works. It helped take the edge off. It’s suppose to help with anxiety and depression.
Got officially diagnosed today. Prescribed me Lexapro. I hope it works at least a little bit. I just thought I’d say thank you for opening up so that I felt like I could do it.
Brody Flinders If I may ask, how did you end up approaching this situation in terms of getting diagnosed
Does it work
I got diagnosed with major depression too, like a month back. I asked my doctor for a referral to a psychologist or psychiatrist, but instead was prescribed lexapro. I tried them for a month but I had way more outbursts of crying and more suicidal thoughts. I knew in a way it was making my depression worse, but I kept hoping that maybe it’ll just help if I take it consistently and longer. But after four weeks of taking them, two days ago, I impulsively overdosed on the rest of what was left in the bottle. I went to the ER, I felt extremely dizzy and my focus was blurry. But everything was alright, and I’m still here today. But all I’m trying to say is make sure you realize what medication works for you and what doesn’t. If you need help, your loved ones, family, and friends are there. Just talk to someone if something’s not working out or if you feel low or you need help. Someone will always be there for you❤️
Aw man, that must be tough. You'll get better i promise, there's always someone who will be there for you. There's countless people on the internet who are willing to help if you just reach to them, including me. I hope the best for you❤️
Aww thanks❤️ And I know there’s people there for me, but I’m just taking it day by day for now
@@imstillhere3161 That's actually a very good technique overall. Also if you have a lot of thing to do and it stresses you, try not to think about them as a big ball of things you have to do. Instead, think about them in an order, task by task. Focus on one thing at a time and when that is completed, focus on the next thing. Also don't try to remember all important dates and tasks all at once, i suggest getting a calendar and writing all the important things in there so you can check if you need to remember.
@SwanMaster4 thanks! I have a planner for this year which I haven’t started to use. So I’ll start using that soon. And I’m trying not to let my thoughts race and spiral down. Whenever I start something, I try to clear my head and remind myself there’s no need to stress about the next thing to do. Even though I’m currently going at a slow pace with things, I know I’ll eventually get them done. Doing it slower also lessens my anxiety by a large amount. Thanks for the advice! I’m going to give my planner a go and see how everything goes
@@imstillhere3161 what about its side effects bro? Bcoz i have experienced low libido and ed. And iam worrying abt tat issues! Plz give suggestions
just got prescribed with antidepressant yesterday. really hope that i will recover soon..
Allison Grey how you doing?
Allison Grey Literally just got prescribes like an hour ago... update??
wtf same lol
most importantly is your mind changing, good luck!
the anti depressant so far does nothing, but the anti anxiety (alprazolam) does the magic!!!
i started with lexapro , i'm young and it kinda made me worse because so many people were telling me that i'm literally mental at my age. but it makes me feel better to know that someone that's like me
You shouldn't feel mental from depression but those drugs literally make you mental. Destroy creativity and all emotion, not just the bad ones. Get out while you can my friend.
I'm in the same position, you are not alone.
I sever depression at 14 and that's just unbelievable to me. The questions they asked made me see how messed up I and now I take medication and it's so helpful and yeah things are still hard but my parents help and make sure I'm taking my medication and it's nice to be happy
anathema Honey, You're Not Alone! I've had depression my entire life. I remember how hard it was pretending to be normal everyday at school. You were very brave to tell your parents how you feel and so lucky to have their help. Yes! Life can still be wonderful with depression!
Watching your video it hit a nail in the head with me. I'm also just turned 32 and recently gotten to a point where I am saying enough is enough.
ashley jensen hello
Dont be scared plzz
I was scared to take medication
Now i am no lexapro over a month
I feel so good
First week was so hard ‘ but by the time i got better
Medicine plus exercise. Going out’ healthy food
Talking to your friends and the best things praying all the time
Meditation helps as well
Lexapro caused me permanent s3xual dysfunctions. Google "Pssd"
How are you doing these days? I'm a bit scared because I'm on day 3 and so far two of the three days have been positive. I'm taking Sertraline. It doesn't usually work this fast. The side effects are pretty minimal as well. I hope it doesn't end up being a dud, like I feel good and then it just fizzles out.
It can damage your brain when you get off of it. Learn how to get off it safely first before you start getting off. Or you can end up with parts of your body paralised for the rest of your life.
I was 13 or 14 when I first started antidepressants and I remember going to pick them up at the pharmacy one time and the tech said I was really young to be taking them which I think about a lot now. The thing with me is that I'm now too dependent on my antidepressants and I don't think I'll be ever be able to live without them which is unfortunate and I personally find it sad for myself. I've also switched meds again and again and have been given more meds to my daily routine and it was just.... never enough. I'm now 19 and I know I'm definitely a lot better than i was 5 years ago but I don't think I'll ever get off of antidepressants
*hugs* I was forced into taking them at 12/13, I quit on my own at 17 in a Manic state (turns out I’m bipolar, not unipolar). I’ve come back to the meds a few times but never feel significantly better so I quit again. Every time I think I need them I’m so scared to try them again. If you feel content on them then stay on them, who cares if it’s forever! I have some meds I have to take for life for other things and there’s no shame in it, we have to make this life as livable as we can. :)
It's okay if you NEED medication. I feel the same way, sometimes I'm scared that I'm going to be too dependent on my antidepressants but sometimes I'm reminded that I need it. It's okay if things change. You're 19, and you could get off them when you're older, or not. Either way, as long as you're safe that's what matters.
selenav1986 what would u feel
Hi, i am about to have my first dose of antidepressants for anxiety. And what you mentioned really intrigued me. Are you sad that you can never get off the pills merely because you have to take pills for the rest of your life and that fact is something hard to stomach, or is there other negative impacts that come along your life as you continue to take these pills?
Nathanael H what are your symptoms
You're such a huge inspiration. You deserve everything in the world. You are enough.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I know the effects of these medications can vary for a lot of people, so not everyone is going to feel this way, but thank you for sharing such an honest, personal account of how antidepressants have helped you. I also avoided going on medication for a while because of the stigma around it and not wanting to say that I had depression ('cause, I mean, that's some heavy ish), but now that I have, I'm really glad I did and wish I had done it sooner. You're right; it's not a cure-all, but it can manage the physical side enough to be able to deal with the mental side on your own. Thanks again for this video. I think it'll sharing this with the wide audience buzzfeed has will help decrease stigma around mental health and encourage people to get help :)
Psych meds saved me from bipolar I disorder, i was dangerous and psychotic during episodes, i still have problems but it is an 80% improvement. This stuff saves lives
It also ruins lives as well. Getting off these drugs are no joke to a lot of people
Bro I also feel like I have bipolar disorder but my doctor suggested me to take antidepression pill .
I don't know what to do ?
Unboxing Hub If you think you won’t get better on your own any time soon then trying meds isn’t a big deal. If it doesn’t work out after 4-8 weeks though you want to get off the meds fast though or else it could have bad withdrawals.
Our society is fundamentally broken. This is why we see such a rise in depressed people
Do not ever take these pills, please.
Human Trash I went to a doctor today and told him I had nerve sensation all over my body... And he prescribed me anti depressants
Human Trash and now after taking I have elevated heart rate and can't sleep
@@sheldy2344 maan get of them after being diagnosed with adhd i was put on stattera (anridepressant) and my heart rate went up tp 150bpm and had to be rushed to the er
@@scumbag9714 thank you for your warning.
Wow. WOW. Timing is everything... It's Tuesday 8th of December and I've come across this video just scrolling through my subscription box. I'm so amazed because less than 24 hours ago I was sat in the doctors being told I had depression. They told me antidepressants were the way forward but I was very apprehensive as I have very little knowledge on them. Seeing you, as a normal person who went through what I'm going through right now, this has given me a lot of insight. A 3 minute video has given me a lot of answers. Thank you.
He is absolutely amazing,
He speaks the truth and is honest.
Finally a Buzzfeed video that I like....
I took antidepressants, they made me feel more even with my life. It worked for me I was happier with taking antidepressants.
Coming from someone who is also from a community that doesn't accept/embrace/acknowledge mental illness and who comes from a super religious background that advises to just "pray it away", it took me until this year at my lowest point of almost flunking out of university (in my third year), barely leaving my bed, and isolating myself until I had no friends to realize and admit that I needed help.
What's crazy about me is that I always sought ways to "alleviate" my feelings by exercising and losing weight, going out and drinking with friends, buying self help books (that I never and I even went on a solo trip to Mexico (!) in order to "beat" what was going on inside and yet during all of those "high" moments that may seem cool and inspiring, I was NOT as happy and functional as I could be and it still didn't prevent me from having the breakdown that I've had recently.
I'm currently seeing a therapist and I am now aware and coming to terms with the fact that I have moderate depression BUT the fact that I've also been highly recommended to take anti-depressants honestly scares me. I'm at a current state where the things that I tried to do in order to beat my low moods are hard to start (i.e. unfinished books, lack of exercise and eating good food, getting out and socializing) and yet while anti-depressants can help, seeing comments here make me worry if I should even try?
I just want to feel something again. To have joy for life and have hope and dreams for my future again.
I want to feel normal for once, I can't wait until the day I see a doctor write me a prescription, having a lot of trauma and thoughts like these at 14 sucks, I hope one day the clouds will get even a bit clearer.
just talk about it with your doctor and they’ll most likely prescribe something if your insurance covers it
Stay away from the meds... I swear it will ruin you
@@jameshampton5659 God has given us life to be happy. For a relaxed life without anxiety sit on a chair, back and spine erect, hands on your lap with palms upwards, close your eyes and do nothing. Be still without moving and observe your breathing and body sensations for around 10-15 minutes. What is important is to be as still as possible. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce or vanish slowly. Do twice daily or as per your convenience. This could be life-transforming if you desire change. The mind is reprogrammed. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
@@jameshampton5659 your personal experience isn’t universal. Stop scaring people
I’m here due to postpartum depression. I was never actually depressed before It took me and my husband a while to conceive this baby and I cried every night thinking I was infertile and now I have this beautiful baby and I can’t get out of the bed, everyday is the same and my husband is back in work so im stuck at home with a screaming newborn. I feel so ungrateful and worthless like he deserves a better mom.
I know exactly how you feel! New born phase is the hardest phase of raising a child. It does get easier specially when your child starts sleeping through the night and you can get some rest. Do you have any support system? Anyone else that can look after your baby for a little bit while you get some needed rest.
As a husband that watched his wife deal with this with 2 kids and did not understand (at the time, but do now after battling depression) all i have to say is: communicate, communicate, communicate. You're a great mother you worked hard for this baby and you will overcome these feelings. I know it seems impossible today but there are better days ahead.
I was diagnosed with bipolar depression and anxiety .I was given prozac and xanax and I had no idea what I was into.
I take Lexapro, but it doesn't help.
I recently went to a doctor and we discovered I have very low blood sugar, low thyroid, and very low absorption levels of vitamins.
I would encourage anyone struggling with depression/anxiety to look for physical causes as well. I feel better since my new treatment, and I think my physical health issues have greatly affected my mental health.
Anyone with severe depression should look into gene sight testing. It is able to determine based on genetics which medications will work best for you. This removes the “trial and error” aspect of antidepressants, which many times is the worst part. I was originally prescribed lexapro, and it worsened my condition ten-fold. Then there was prozac. Then Zoloft. Then Wellbutrin. Finally I got the testing done, only to find out that all of the medications I had tried were on the list of ones that don’t work for me. They are all SSRIs, and it turns out I needed an SNRI. I just wish I would’ve gotten the testing done sooner, as the previous medications led me to attempt suicide, become a drug addict, and all in all screwed up my life pretty bad. It’s amazing what modern science can do.
interesting, thank you, I'd never heard of this and have been down that same road you were with trying tons of different meds. I'd actually given up, I haven't tried a new one in a few years now after several years of trial and error wrecked me so much more. Glad you finally found one that fit!
Or start with a SNRI and then go SSRiS. Gene testing sounds expensive?
When I was diagnosed with Depression/Anxiety, I just signed myself into a Mental Health Hospital at 16. It was my decision. They prescribed me Lexapro, but it wasn't doing anything for me so I stopped taking it. I'm now 21 and am dealing with it myself. I finally have a job again and am feeling great.
That’s really great to hear ma’am I’m about to hit my twenties and I’m barely getting this and I just want to be happy to the way I was and be better
@@anthonyfuentes1836 Do you have a job? If not, you should get one. It feels great to be proactive and helping out society, plus it's an easy way to make friends or just to talk to the people you work with. Or maybe even a club/group (there's a lot on Facebook that does meet ups.) I used to just sit in my room, expecting my parents to pay my bills, letting myself slip deeper in to depression. Since I got my job, I'm always outside of the house doing something even if it's not work. I also go on nighttime walks around my neighborhood which helps me have inner conversations about life and what I want or don't want to do with it. I hope this helps! Your doing great, you already took the first step by commenting!
@@toriannalanam5341 thank you very much ma’am it actually did enlightened me quite a bit
@@anthonyfuentes1836 Of course! If you ever need to talk, just comment!
@@toriannalanam5341 I just hoped if I had the power to time travel back to the past I would do it to save people and stop this COVID from happening
And I was like, " Yeah! Depression!"
Lmaoo
Very brave of you to talk about this to all of us. I hope this has helped you to cope and heal!
First week on Prozac. Makes my head feel slightly fuzzy, and a tiny bit of that "first nice day in spring" feeling. Seems to set a cap on the amount of adrenaline that gets dumped into my bloodstream in one go. This means when i have to go out into the world and fake normalcy, i no longer need to lie down in a darkened room afterward. On the negative, my sex drive has completely GONE. Not that it served much purpose..
I had general anxiety disorder for about 6 years. I started taking antidepressants. The Medication definitely helps it short term, especially if you’re feeling really low.
But it’s NOT long term, and come off it slowly
Peter Cruz is your anxiety gone even when your off the medication
Barack Obama I really didn’t like the idea of medication, and it initially made my anxiety worse. I stayed on a low dose for about 2-3 year and couldn’t feel much of a difference.
Some bad stuff happened to me and my doctor realised I needed to be on a high dose. It did (does) actually take away a lot of the anxiety, but it’s a ticking time bomb because I can’t be on them forever.
I’m trying everything natural/ behavioural to aid my anxiety, so when I do withdraw from them it won’t be as bad.
I hope this helps
dude, this is my story. I have general anxiety disorder all my life, which was getting worse and worse. Today is my first day my doctor gave me my first pill. He gave me the inhibitor selector antidepressant. (Paroxetin Actavis). Did you felt like you want to puke in your first day?
MindOfAKiller oh i am on the same medication n i feel drowsy all throughout the day
nightmare firedragon I don’t understand why you say that I took them an here I am, alive, I was never addicted, I think my brain works well. Actually by reading thing like this, I felt worse when I was sick, I was so scared but the side effects are nothing compared to anxiety
This guy is describing what’s going on in my mind word for word ☹️💙
That closing statement hit me hard. "you're not completely worthless"
I have depression, anxiety, sleeping problems, and some sort of disorder and im so nervous about taking the medications
Vincent Paik i'm taking celexa. They're having me take half a tablet for one more day khad to do it for 4 days) and gonna continue with the whole pill
Anne Manley..i hope you are doing better..im curious if you have taken anything? Let me know how have you been doing?
I don't feel like getting help because I feel just that worthless. Sucks to have anxiety I never feel like meeting people and I'm constantly pestered to go out and meet new people. I'm only really comfortable with 1 friend and my bro, they're the only 2 people in this world that keep me somewhat functioning.
u should get help periodt.
I just want to say that you are not worthless and are just as worthy as every single person on this planet.
So if other people deserve to get medication to try and help with their problems, then so do you.
I sincerely hope you feel better.
I know it's never that simple, but please try and get help. You have no evidence to prove that you are worthless. If others with anxiety are worth getting treatment, then you are too. Try your hardest to just say no to your anxiety. Just pick up the phone and make a doctors appointment. Ask your brother or friend if they will come with you if you are too nervous. Don't feel ashamed about starting therapy or meds, because you wouldn't judge anybody else for getting help, so why judge yourself?
That’s anxiety playing tricks on you(it played tricks on me too up until I went to a doctor, like minutes before going in I had a panic attack and it kept telling me: she’ll think you’re crazy. She won’t help you). You are worth it and you need help be it medication, therapy phy etc.
I'm day 7 on taking sertraline. Its hard to cry and I admit my emotion feel kinda meh. But as a person who always got overwhelmed, sensitive and cry all the time, this is heaven. I'm used to mask my feeling even way before on taking antidepressant, so i barely think it effect me in any way.
Yoo,, I’m on my first day today glad it’s going okay C:
What about now?
@@98leight all the side effect only last for 4 days in my case. Now, I find out it's bit easy for me to control my mind for majority of time (not to think of intrusive and bad thought). There's still time when i get overwhelmed too much, i got broke down once a while but its more manageable. The worst took few days to gone but now max is one day. The side effect that I noticed is that i slept a lot (not sure its me or the med 😅) and my heart beat become fast more frequently on random time, but it's barely interfere and only for short time so I just ignore it.
(sorry for my bad English)
I really needed this video. I have been on antidepressants for a week now after a lifetime of fighting anxiety and depression. A lot of my loved ones don't understand it and even question my need for them, but I just want to be able to get out of bed everyday and face the world and I couldn't do that on my own anymore. Today, I was able to look myself in the eye on the mirror and say "you are important and deserve happiness" for the first time and really feel I do. :)