Why Antidepressants Make You Feel Worse - At First
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- Опубликовано: 8 май 2024
- This problem of antidepressants making you feel worse can happen when we use it for anxiety or depression. With depression, you can feel even more depressed after you take it, but if you keep taking it, that effect wears off. The problem is more pronounced with anxiety. Taking it can make your anxiety spike and feel even worse than before you took the medication.
So why would we even use this medication to treat anxiety? Because the effect is usually transient, meaning it goes away after several days. For some people it may persist and then they have to stop the medicine, but it usually goes away.
Why does it happen?
Researchers from the University of North Carolina identified another pathway in the brain that gets activated with serotonin. Serotonin activates one pathway that helps mood and anxiety, but it also activates another pathway that increases a brain chemical called corticotropin releasing factor also called corticotrophin releasing hormone. This hormone is normally secreted in response to stress or a perceived environmental threat. This activates the body's fight or flight response that is intended to protect you from a threat. But when there is not real threat to respond to, you experience that adrenal response as anxiety.
The researchers found that serotonin can trigger this stress response through the corticotrophin hormone release. This finding has led to new research on a drug that can block this hormone during the initial phase of your treatment until you get fully onboarded with the antidepressant.
To address this problem, we start with a low dose of antidepressant and slowly increase the dose to reach a therapeutic dose (titration). Sometimes we will use When you are fully onboarded with your medication, your doctor would taper you off the benzodiazepine and you would remain only on the antidepressant to treat your anxiety.
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Li Z, Pfeiffer PN, Hoggatt KJ, et al. Emergent anxiety after antidepressant initiation: a retrospective cohort study of Veterans Affairs Health System patients with depression. Clin Ther. 2011;33(12):1985-1992.e1.
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Couldnt get off mine ended up hooked on benzos as a result of the withdrawal. My psych at the time told me I could quit cold turkey. I tried to at least taper but it was too fast. Starting to taper the benzo and had to go back to the SSRI. Feel like I took a step backwards.
DR, TRACEY CAN DO A Video ON agoraphobia I deal with recently it's hard for me to go places and I don't feel present at the same time. please can do a video on it.
@@jessicajimenez3616 I just can't stand the mask wearing. We are so weak now as a species.
Good information, prescribed bupropion, 3 months later still felt angry and sad. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Just stop pushing drugs Tracey,they don’t heal nothing!!!!
Prozac (taken for anxiety) just made me gain weight and become emotionally blank. So, I still had anxiety but didn’t care that I had anxiety. Because I didn’t care about anything. I could lay in bed all day and go “gee, this is cool” instead of laying in bed all day going “this sucks, I’m paralyzed and my life is falling apart.”
So you're happy with the results?
@@ldjt6184 No. I experienced that result I described as terrible and got off SSRIs.
I take different drug for anxiety (sertraline)?
@@mavelleloire I feel the same, this "no feeling" state is better than being emotional and overreacting about everything.
It made me sleep all the time
I just want to be normal and feel normal😭😭😭😭😭😭
Me too struggle for 6 years now😂
I don't even know what feeling like normal feels like.
I've been suffering from panic attack/anxiety for almost 3 months too. Last three weeks i was fine after took medication and i was only having derealization but yesterday after woke up i was having headache and after that i feel like throwing up and i feel like gonna faint. (Migraine) It's triggered my derealization more and also my anxiety. 😔
There isn't something as normal. No one feels completely normal. We all have our own issues and insecurities; they just tend to surface differently in different people. Your're not broken. Try to be kinder to yourself and take life less seriously. If you can get on your own side, life becomes 100x easier and more enjoyable. Good luck!
Me too 😭😭😭
Before anti-depressants I tried to take my life three times, struggled with drug abuse and was homeless. I’ll keep the anti-depressants thank you.
psilocybin has really helped me out of depression,Alcoholism..The psilocybin cubenis mushroom has really made me a better person....healermanchris got the best psychedelic,he's on instagram @healermanchris .. he's real good and can deliver discretely to any location...
@@ngozikanneochie5762 do you not understand what I’m saying? I’m saying I’ll stick with medicine that a doctor can monitor while I take it. I’ve taken mushrooms for a couple of reasons, multiple times. Once for migraines…had migraines even worse after I took shrooms. Then because some hipster tool claiming to know what he’s talking had me try them for depression and anxiety. My worry isn’t them not working. My worry is giving people this stuff with so little guidance and help. I hope the people you are pushing this on are aware that this doesn’t work all the time. Not to mention you’ll never truly get over these psychological issues if you don’t talk to a professional(therapy). Shrooms are not going to get rid of your trauma or that feeling of worthlessness.
@@gunjac86 This. Shrooms and other psychedelics did absolutely nothing for me. Neither did microdosing. Zero benefits. Infact some of them made me feel even worse.
This is going to end badly for you. Yeah they work in the beginning sure, however we have no research suggesting they're beenfitical longer then three months however we do have nothing but mountains of evidence which all state the patient gets worse over time especially many effects from Musculatory to neurological. Good luck to you
It saved my life after being depressed for 35 years... And not even knowing it
I’ve been on Zoloft for two months almost and it is life changing. First time I had ever considered taking meds for my inconsistent mood, constant crying and over worrying. I thought it was all a normal part of life. I’m so glad I started it. My only side effect as stomach issues but besides that, I’m so calm. The emotional blunting was bothering me but I think it was due to me used to being in such extremes modes of emotional responses; I have to get used to a new way to respond that is balanced. I am hesitant to speak to others about my positive experience but I would like to eventually bc it has literally changed my life and kept me off a destructive path.,
Hi! I just want to share, I am also on setraline (zoloft/ called zolodin in my country)
I had the same expereince as you! And same reason why I considered taking medication.
Emotional blunting indeed, and you are also right about "used to being in extreme modes of emotional response"
I honestly felt the same when I started feeling 'emotional blunting', I was like "Is this even normal that I no longer cry nor feel negativity and sorrow for a while"
And then I realized, maybe it has been so long since I was able to feel calm.
Taking setraline helps me somehow but my panick attacks, still persistent and couldn't seem to control it, which is so difficult, I am on medication for 20 days, it helps my mood but with panic attacks, it doesn't do any good.
But all in all, I had positive effect, so far.
20 days is too short. Six months is an optimal period for its full effect
It's good to hear of your good experience. I've been taking Sertraline for about two and a half weeks and I'm not having a great time right now. It's good to know that it will get better.
We are like the same person, the irritability and emotional outbursts, crying all the time and a ball of worry. I too thought it was how life was and my husband is very thankful I’m on meds now 😅
I hope all of you are feeling better now. I’m beginning to wonder if I may need to take something because I’ve been feeling depressed for months. I know I am going through a difficult time and have been for a while, but I’m now to the point where I cry so easily all the time. I think I’ll make an appointment and discuss with a doctor as to whether or not I need medication or at least some type of therapy for a while.
Thank you again for educating us all with compassion and knowledge.
Thank you for such a concise and smooth explanation and presentation. You are gifted as a speaker and I would love to have you as my Dr.
She’s just a shill for the pharma companies.
I’m so glad I found you! The first video I watched, you talked about paralytic depression. I didn’t know what I have been describing as paralyzing and heavy, has a name. I don’t know what to do about it though. I’m n 4 antidepressants and have been in therapy off and on for almost 30 years. I’m going to keep watching your channel.
Thank so much!
Mastiff , 4 antidepressants is too much. Consider changing your psychologist. Under supervision slowly reduce medication in the next 3 months and take 1 medication of the lowest dosage to prevent side-effects but it has to be balanced with the following practice. Heal yourself. Reduce negative thoughts. Its quite simple. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts and anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Deep inhalation is not needed. Whenever you are free during the day or night before sleep sit or lie down still before sleep and observe your breath. Being still reduces negative thoughts. Do the above practice daily to have a good life. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
I’ve watched many of your videos for a long time, thank you for existing and uploading all of the information. you’ve helped me understand so much
On Wednesdays I don’t have any anxiety or depression just because of YOU and your great videos ❣️so THANK YOU❣️
I just love Dr. Marks. I was always so afraid to take medication, especially antidepressants, until I started watching her videos. It is amazing how she answers questions that are the next on my mind to be asked and that I have wanted to ask for so long but been afraid to.
How are you doing now?
Now take a dr. Peter Breggin lecture or podcast
During a severe depressive episode, people can't wait WEEKS or MONTHS to "fell better", or risk feeling WORSE.
Your videos have helped me so much, thank you ♥ I start my first antidepressants tomorrow and I've been binging your videos to educate and brace myself - it feels less scary now
Hey so how did it go? Did lexapro work for you?
@@TheRuggedChannel I was on zoloft but I took myself off after 2 weeks~ because I broke out in bad hives and think I was having an allergic reaction :(( It took a lot to reach out and get help and I feel pretty defeated but it might've given me the kick to try therapy eventually, so not a complete loss.
Zoloft was fine for me in terms of side effects though - don't be scared of all the horror stories online. I was a little dizzy and kinda numb, but it was fine otherwise ♥
I have been suffering from anxiety and depression for years, and social anxiety makes it hard for me to get help. But I've finally called and made an appointment for a mental assessment and hopefully I can get back to feeling "normal". I want to be able to work and support myself. I was offered a promotion, but I can't accept it until I'm more stable. I probably might crack under the pressure.
I had no idea corticotropin existed, let alone its relationship to serotonin. Your videos are a treasure trove of interesting information.
Thank you Dr for making these videos, they're a great help to people. Bless you
these lectures are tremendously helpful and thorough for residents and medical students alike. Thank you.
I have been watching your channel for some weeks now. I find them so helpful and informative. Thankyou.
Well I've been on various antidepressants for over 18 years now, and mostly I felt that they just numbed me and made me complacent to my crappy life
Amen
Thank you for this video. As a therapist, medications are outside of my scope, so it’s always helpful to learn when i can.
Oh that’s great for you to understand what your patients may be experiencing. Thanks for watching 👍🏽
You’re really pretty. What size are your feet?
@@TheSmackAttackMusic What... the fuck.
Happy new year in advance, Tracey.
Your videos are the best.
Thank you so much for helping me understand the side effects Im experiencing, your informed and calm approach helped me shore my resolve in continuing my sertraline treatment even though the anxiety got way worse
‘make you feel worse’... that’s an understatement. Unless by ‘worse’ you mean manically suicidal.
You've been misdiagnosed if you took Prozac and it made you suicidal. Probably need lithium or an anti psychotic
Or coming off of some antidepressants
Hey Richard, how are you now?
@@dentalsolutions1 it’s been about 18 months since I last took an antidepressant and I’m doing much better. Those drugs put me through hell. I have zero respect for mainstream psychiatry and the poisons they prescribe.
Right...Hate these head meds more so how people talk about em who arent taking them.
Okay- this makes so much sense. When I got to the top dose of my new meds for a week I was a total anxious mess and felt absolutely horrid.
Alex, Under supervision take medication of the lowest dosage to prevent side-effects but it has to be balanced with the following practice. Heal yourself. Reduce negative thoughts. Its quite simple. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts and anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Deep inhalation is not needed. Whenever you are free during the day or night before sleep sit or lie down still before sleep and observe your breath. Being still reduces negative thoughts. Do the above practice daily to have a good life. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
Shyaaam Meneen telling someone” it’s quite simple” then giving them breathing exercises as if they haven’t tried it before. get a grip. 🙄🙄
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. Gotta keep your eye on the prize
I really look up to you because of my interest in psychology. You are the most straightforward, factual, and coherent person I have ever seen explain things on this topic. And I do personally believe that this part of medication should be talked about more frequently. Love that you are educating people in this stuff.
Thank you Dr. Marks. I just started medication for the first time ever. This answered many of my questions and covered things I didn't even know to ask. Thanks for taking the stigma out of it.
HOW ARE YOU NOW
@@cagurdeepminhas1074dead
You are doing so much good with your videos. Thank you!
You’re welcome Nunya! 😊👍🏽
This is greatly informative and easy to understand. Thank you Dr. Marks!!
So vital and these side effects does differ from person to person.Thank you for sharing.
I have been on all the antidepressants listed in the last 20 years. The side effects were brutal. I made the decision to go to traditional medicines. But I have seen some of these truly help others. Thank you so much for explaining why these side effects happened. 💕
What types of traditional medicine works for you
More specifically Top shelf Medicinal Cannabis
@@TH3YGXNE I so wish I could use cannabis. But the dept of transportation will not acknowledge it as a medication. Iam talking for people like myself who have cdl license. I wish there was better testing to tell at the time of a drug testing if the person was under the influence right then and at that moment. Urine test just says oh the person has the drug metabolites in their system. It sucks.
They are not backed up by science. She's speaking absolute bullshit.
Serotonin is an ancient form of chemical communicator found in big chunk of life forms involving plants, animals and algae.
They have myriad functions. Humans till now never achieved a clarity on how these systems works. Simply stopping reuptake and making available more serotonin is foolishness. The compounded effect of that on interconnected systems cannot be predicted. Many of those are permanent dysfunctions. SSRIs are utter rubbish. Modern medicine is increasingly put forwarding many hypothesis' akin to physicists, but that approach will not work with complicated still unexplored systems like brain and cns. Humans first should study more about brain and cns, then things will become more clearer.
Anyway this is not the right time to market a drug like SSRIs.
Thank you for sharing! This was very enlightening!
You’re welcome Whitney!
Thank you Dr. Marks. I find this and your other videos to be very informative, as I just started taking Prozac today.
I've noticed America NS seem to use Prozac more than other anti Dep ..you have to be careful they don't make you too speedy . When I tried them I had problems
Day 3 on Zoloft and I’m feeling my anxiety elevated! But I’m really glad that it is common. Usually the comments section stresses me out but it’s nice to know I’m not alone in these feelings/symptoms. Thank you for your videos!
My anxiety went bad on 4rth day i used to take clonazepam and its not working now before clonazdpam calm me down my anxiety goed bad
Update
@@traceymathew2687 update
@@finity9316 on my 8 th day taking it in the morning so far i can sleep now i havnt remove my clonazepam at night 0
5mg im more calm althoug somtimes panich attack came i exercize and beat it breathing the first week is horrible my mood is so low
1 week of Zoloft and I don’t like waking up every hour and the increase of a constant panic feeling. I am prescribed alprazolam as well and it doesn’t feel helpful to make the fear go away. I am at the point of wanting to stop taking the Zoloft.
I been on Zoloft 50mg for 7 months and they have made my life a lot better. But the first 4 to 5 months it's a up and down daily ride. Some days I would wake up depressed and others days super happy. Around the 6th month I started feeling normal no more anxiety or panic attacks. I am much happier today and I can live and enjoy life. Just stick to it and it will get better in the long run but the beginning does suck I won't lie.
Just started serataline as well. On my second day of 50mg... will see what happens. Luckily I’m more or less ok now hence it is easier to cope with side effects. Which are not that bad actually.
@@arjanpetersen I'm on day 4 of the same and I've had ever side effect 😅 the one I can't stand though is the overheating and sweating and my gut been alitte crappy pun intended lol but been laying around too reading and watching videos I kinda feel good now though but I have to be in front of a fan.
What’s the difference you feel? I have a hard time being present in conversation & I feel like I’m faking facial expressions/excitement. I feel so disconnected. Is this depression? When I think of depression I think of those flat Stanley videos where like is just grey and constant sadness that’s not it it’s just I feel like boredom & an inability to commit to emotions fully. Is this depression? Will antidepressants help me?
@@zztops3739 if you stick to the medication and work through what's making you depressed. Trust me you we'll get a lot better in the long run.
Just wait until you try to get OFF the meds!
Dr. Marks, this video is perfect. What you're telling us I already knew is 100% true.
Your information and the way you explain everything is wonderful. Very easy to understand . Thanks
Amazing lecture.
Thank you!
I learn so much from you
and you are such a helpful source
Thank you so much💙
You’re so welcome Artistic persona!
You saved my life, thank you so much!
Yay, Dr Tracy is back!
Watching this video as I’m experiencing significant anxiety on Mirtazapine, day 4. I’ve had such bad experiences on previous medications I had to stop taking them. Your videos comfort me and help me press through the hard times. Thank you
How you doing now my doctor prescribed me mirtazapine but I’m scare to take it I have a really bad generalized anxiety and insomnia..
@@oneidacaro4088 I really like Mirtazapine. I have a fear of medications but it helped me sleep immediately when I started taking it
@@erinmhoth how you doing now are you still taking mirtazapina .
@@oneidacaro4088 hi! No I’m not. I developed a slight tremor and my family doctor felt I should come off of it. I liked it otherwise though
@@erinmhoth I have a really bad depression and anxiety 😟 I been so sick are you taking any other medication?
I love your videos!! Thank you so much for this! Do you have any videos on disassociating?
I just "recognized" I do this especially when going through high anxiety and huge mood swings where usually I am very outgoing
@@tonyarenee531 same . It feels so weird i cant
Me: What will be my tritration schedule?
Doctor: Hey, stop looking everything up on youtube or reddit, do you feel good at 50mg?
Lmao
Great explanation! First time I been given a solid answer 😊
Really helpful video thank you :)! If one experiences anxiety as a side effect in taking Sertraline, can propanol help with this? Or is it not a good idea to take propanol with Sertraline? Many thanks for your wisdom and take care X
I love she. Honestly watching and hearing her talk helps with my anxiety.
But can I send you my logo?
How dare you assume Zirs gender
Yes. She is kind and knowledgeable and eager to help.
This is quite groundbreaking, because even if it's transient, many people will drop it before it can go away and start working.
E.g I was put on Wellbutrin 2 months ago, I felt a rather hard headache (but not even close to headaches related to my hydrocephalus episodes), I have a rather high pain threshold so I kept on it and it went away in a few days.
Unfortunately sometimes it's for the best. Citalopram and zoloft made me even more suicidal, and wellbutin gave me restless legs at night. I just started prozac, hoping for a better outcome this time!❤
this gave me a bit of hope thank you
Super useful! Thank you for the information!
Thank you Doctor. This is exactly what's happening to me. I started Zoloft a week ago, and am now feeling "activated" or over-stimulated. It has also taken away the worst part of the anxiety, however, so that's been great, and I hope this other part goes away (soon!).
Update?
Hey, do you have any experience with people who also take medication for HIV besides antidepressants? I'm on genvoya for several years now and last week my doctor perscriped me Citalopram, saying that it could potentially increase to a moderat extend due to genvoya. And I think I noticed some side effects that I'm not comfortable with like heart racing, inner tension and restlessness, muscle twitch, hypersensitive reflexes in the back in the morning. I was also a little scared taking antidepressants because of side effects and interactions with the other medicine. So chances are high that I only experience psychosomatic symptoms.
I’m on day 2 of Zoloft. Thanks for posting this. I am feeling so off and strange. Went to ER for chest pain, shortness of breath etc .... got put on zoloft. Praying it gets better
Aww how are you feeling now Bee?
hi, how do you feel now?
What was the chest pain about. Is that a side effect?
Thank you! Very informative video.
I assumed the drug manufacturers would know why patients can feel worse before feeling better. It seems this is not the case which doesn't inspire confidence.
Stop whining
Dr Marks, the first like was me! FINALLY! I love your RUclips channel.
Thanks so much Mehdi! You must be getting my notifications to be able to jump on it so quickly! Thanks for continuing to watch.
and me
And I was second
Good for you
Thank you so much for all of the helpful information in 2020. Happy New Year!
Thank you for this information Dr. Marks
Keep em’ coming! Love your videos, helping me learn as much as I can to get on the right path. :)
I could remember several years ago I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here. and mushrooms are one of the most amazing things on this planet i wish people would all realize. they could solve a lot of problems, more than just mental treatments, environmental clean up; the possibilities are endless with fungus.
I have heard alot of good about mushrooms and psychedelics. Really want to try them for Anxiety. Just very hard to get a reliable source here in Germany. Really need!
YES very sure of Dr.alishrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I hate that psilocybin gets grouped with drugs like cocaine and heroin. Mushrooms are a remedy, not a vice! I went on a microdose treatment for a couple of months and within the first week, every sight of a cigarette got me questioning why I was doing all that to myself. It really works.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
Thanks so much for this video. I am about to go back onto Zoloft but the anxiety the first week or two scares me because I already have anxiety and PTSD. But I know it works for me if I just hang in there. I never thought to ask for something temporary for the increased anxiety and panic attacks during the titration period. I used to take .25 mg Xanax very very occasionally (mostly so I could speak in court against my abusive ex) I wouldn't say I need it long term anymore but during that titration period it would be an absolute godsend... 🤔🤔 Great idea!! Thanks doc! 😊
Excellent educational resources. Thank you for your videos.
Totally agree! It takes a couple of weeks to get use to it and some side effects and then they go away. They have saved my life for the last 20 years. I ve changed a few times and that can be rough but then I suddenly feel better. Love ur videos 😊
I’m so glad you had positive experiences. Thanks for watching 😊
What antidepressant are you on now?
@@someuser7941 Under supervision take medication of the lowest dosage to prevent side-effects but it has to be balanced with the following practice. Heal yourself. Reduce negative thoughts. Its quite simple. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts and anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Deep inhalation is not needed. Whenever you are free during the day or night before sleep sit or lie down still before sleep and observe your breath. Being still reduces negative thoughts. Do the above practice daily to have a good life. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
Jesus Christ you’ve been taking them 20 years? That is exactly why I am so hesitant on taking meds
@@seannym95 I have taken every single one. Never had a positive experience from any of them. I think it's all about business $$$
Thank you Doctor for the educational video. It has made me feel more informed about starting my Zoloft treatment.
Thank you so much for sharing this, Dr. Marks ! Can this possibly explain anxiety intensity in relapses if you started back on an SSRI/NDRI a few days before a depression/anxiety/panic attack relapse?
I wish more people knew this. It’s so normal. Mine got so bad but looking it up I power through and I can feel like I felt before my depression and anxiety developed. After a few weeks that calms down. And after a few months, life is just so so much better. I always try to let people starting something like Zoloft know at first because they have no idea. Aside from it being a possible bad medication match, I think this is why so many people say it made their anxiety worse when they quit before two months.
Yeah but how do you deal with two months of feeling almost suicidal anxiety and depression???
@@AtortAerials honestly that was freaking hard. I got lucky. Found a way to get a doctor to Xanax them just for the adjustment period. If you request that, specifically and say just for the 6-8 week adjustment many will. Take one and literally it’s 15 minute and amazing relief.
@@AtortAerials honestly that was freaking hard. I got lucky. Found a way to get a doctor to Xanax them just for the adjustment period. If you request that, specifically and say just for the 6-8 week adjustment many will. Take one and literally it’s 15 minute and amazing relief.
I wish Zoloft worked for me but instead it made my ocd thoughts worse, much worse. Just taking one dose made me have violent thoughts.
@@MB-wx2jp yeah Lexapro I felt like I was going to either kill myself literally or go and admit myself to a hospital that’s how bad I was in 3 days on that!
Thank you, for letting me know why I got worse before getting better. And also while weaning it off it again becomes bad and then better again.
I been on Prozac for four months since I been struggling with Ocd. But I been working with a Ocd specialist and have been doing ERP work. I been thinking if maybe I should consider weening off the meds since the main tool in treating Ocd really is ERP. Would you say maybe weening off is a better idea?
@@scorgi0 as someone who is currently trying flooding (an excessive form of ERP) i can say that it gets better by time. And you would know what i mean if you already are on ERP. And for me, i tried a antidepressant and it made me feel worse than ever so i just stopped. Then i started learning about ERP and flooding so i wanted to give it a try as it was the last solution i could use. So it has been a bit more than a month since i have been on erp and like i said, my ocd symptoms are more manageable and my compulsions got a lot less and i dont really feel as anxious as i used to be, so i think it is always better to fight with these sort of disorders, yk. But it is your choice ofc. Have a nice day.
How are you doing? On which medicine you were? I am on sertaline 50 mg into week 2 . I hope I feel better soon, looking for your experience.
I've been on Paxil for almost 30 years for anxiety. Have had no problems. It gives me a new life.
Super informative, as always
CRH stimulates release of ACTH which stimulates release of Cortisol. I have Addison’s disease so my blood pressure drops with stress lol. Recently started Zoloft to help with anxiety associated with PTSD. Having ADHD and cancer too makes things more ‘interesting’ to deal with for sure. I think there’s some OCD (bit of a RUclips addiction too) in there too, but it could just be the hyperfocus of the ADHD, cancer, and stress. I appreciate your great channel. Thanks.
What is your blood type ?I heard type A creates more cortisol ugh
I started on antidepressants when I was 11 because my dad died. I am now 42 and just got off them. I feel better than I have in my entire life.
Malinda sending you positive thoughts your way. Good for you. I have a son on them for 5 years (20 now) praying he does not stay on all this crap half his life. So happy for you~
Glad too hear
You explain things much better than my Dr does. 🙏
Thank you Dr. Marks for your videos. They really make me feel better
Can you do a video on antipsychotics and how maybe the name in of itself scares people and is often the last thing people try when they can be helpful a lot in bipolar. I probably wasted a year or more before trying them when lithium and Lamictal or Trileptal weren’t doing it.
Weren’t pulling me out of immense dysfunction.
I had been wondering about antidepressants having the potential to cause me to feel even worse after the fact of taking them. Honestly I've always been afraid of them. Even so, thank you for the information in your video. Also, thank you for (coincidentally) uploading it on my birthday. As far as I'm concerned it made for a very nice birthday present. 🎁 Thanks again, and as always my best to you.
Happy Birthday 🎂🎈🎁 I’m so glad I could bring something positive to your special day.
Thank her for what . For having you fooled
@@Taratouille. shhhh we don’t talk about Peter Breggin, Robert Whitaker and David Healy here shhh
@@Taratouille. Anti depressants saved my life
Nothing makes me sleep. Absolutely nothing
happy new year, sorry i have not posted on any of your videos i have been super sick and just resting and the holidays are so busy, love you guys.
Thank you very much this really help me understand what is going on with me. I was so scared. Thought I was going to loose my mind 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
How long did the side effects last for you?
@@alansherwood5319 like 2 years bro I’m not gunna lie
@@alansherwood5319 I still get feelings sometimes but it’s way it’s gotten way easier to handle 💯 like you don’t even think about it to much and it go away in like 2 min
This is really helpful, thank you. I took my first dose of antidepressants ever last night and even though the side effects were listed on the instructions I really wasn’t expecting them. It made me want to stop right away but watching this maybe I’ll try for a week or so and then see/talk to my doctor.
Hi! I’m Andreea... I’m day 10 on antidepressants. Are u feeling better now, after 2 weeks? Do u have anxiety too? Or just depression?
How are you doing now
Hi, thanks for asking how I’m doing! Three months in it’s going well, the side affects basically fully stopped after the first week, week and a half. Occasionally one pops up but NOTHING like that first week, that was brutal. I think it’s helping depression/anxiety wise, but it’s hard to tell with me, my mental health is pretty cyclical. I feel good right now!
Hope you all are doing well too. 💜
@@meeprific mine is cyclical too!
Good to hear it’s working for you. I’m started this week and it’s making me drowsy six hours in . Meh
@@meeprific which one are you taking?
Dr. Marks, please watch our film, "Medicating Normal." I would love to send you a private link to watch it on your own as it's not released yet. It could inform some of your videos and your work. Thank you for all you do!
Antidepressant didn't work well for me. I started with Prozac, tried several other SSRI class drugs. Moved onto SNRI. Serotonin drugs were either unbearable or the the effects were minimal. Tried NDRIs, prescribed with Bupropion and Ritalin. Prescribed along side Alprazolam and Propranolol too. But it helped a lot over all and with my family's support and understanding I'm managing much better than before. Can't forget, I lost about 15 lbs the first month, while my diet didn't change at all. I was a little on the chubbier side in the past, I didn't think much of it cuz I was happy. Maybe it's placebo, feels like it helps with my ADHD too. I feel a lot more energetic, I used to had to take naps daily. I feel more energy to feel positive, and I feel like I focus a little better. It's a bit of a mixed bag, I'd still recommend trying Serotonin drugs first
This is great information I wish I had 20 years ago, when my doctor tried a series of antidepressants for my anxiety/depression. Always reacted with bad insomnia and thought there must be something seriously wrong with me if none of these meds would work. Eventually was able to tolerate citalopram with a slow titration schedule.
Ok, but can we talk about how great dr. Tracey is? I have been sceptic about the medicines earlier, but watching her videos changed my mind. I really appreciate your work♥️
All these negative comments are disheartening! Can you do some kind of video where people are happy with their medication?
I know several people who do well on medication and the effects have been life changing. Thank you
People who do well on medication usually go on with their lives and don't post on RUclips
@@richardvk94 This is a great point. It's the same situation over on Reddit but if you ask, people will share positive testimonials about their own experiences.
So far I’ve been on week 3 of Prozac (fluoxetine?) and it’s been really helpful. I feel like I’m finally able to get back on track with my life
your teaching style is so amazing
Thanks a lot 😊
one golden advice for people having depression.
Go for medication
God Bless You
Thank you. There isn't as much info out there on anxiety as there is with depression. I have severe anxiety and moderate depression. I've started taking 10 mg fluoxitin 5 days ago, which is a relatively low dose, but the last couple of days and nights have been intense, even with sleep aids.
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Would you be able to say a list of things that might say it's time to stop or wean off medication? Like am I good enough now to move on from these pills?
it is always informative and nice watching your videos ❤
Approaching 2weeks in venlafaxine first week was bad but i feel its getting better still have a bit road ahead. Great video 👍
Very helpful. I was on wellbutrin and it was very helpful to help me focus and be motivated, but it caused me to not be able to eat much. My appetite was too low and I veered toward unhealthy low weight so I had to switch. But my new medicine Prozac just makes me apathetic, however its still the first couple weeks so I will see what happens after a month. Thank you!
And then??
Everytime I have raised my antidepressants I feel worse in the first 2-3 weeks.
I feel and get more:
Panicattacks, depressive thoughts, irritated, nausea , bad aptite and headache. I also can't sleep as long as I use to, I wake up after only been sleeping for a couple of hours and can't fall asleep again so that makes me tired during the day.
But now it has been 2 two weeks and the bad symptoms has become less.
I can't wait to feel better!
Have been mentally and physically ill for many years so haven't been able to work for 3 years and I feel like l'm not getting anywhere in life. Like nothing has changed even though alot have changed because I do work on myself, go to therapy and eat medications instead of selfmedicating by harming myself.
And I talk about my problems but at this moment that has not made me feel any better because I have PTSD and therapy has made me remember thoughts and feelings that I have put away for so long so now I'm even more depressed.
But it is common , and that's the hard part I understand alot of people can't handle because it's so tough to treat PTSD. I have had panicattacks at every session in the last three weeks because starting the treatment and talking about trauma makes me feel like I'm there again so I feel paranoid and anxious.
Now I just want to talk about my thoughts related to anxiety ans depression because that's easier and usually makes me feel better afterwards. But I have to go through this treatment for ptsd because all of my trauma is affecting my daily life💪💪
hi, how are you now?
This has to be the best video ever on RUclips. Mirtazapine gave me a really bad side effects on the second week and this video explains it all. I now don’t have any issues
Do you still use mirtazapine? How are you now ?
Thank you Dr. Marks. You are an angel of scientific brilliance and understanding. Love this scientific proof because of journals of medicine. This helps me so much to understand my health and the maintenance of it.
Sis... This video is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you! I was on paxil for a looong time (like 12 years) but I hated the side effects. I tapered down off of that and onto Lexapro 5mg. It's listed as a good one for me on my gene site testing.
Today was day one and yup! Here comes old auntie anxiety with all the physical symptoms.
How are you now? Also took 12 years Paxil but hate the sexual side effects..
@@Marcelk86 currently off paxil and just recently have started on Lexapro. Still within an adjustment period.
@@Ericat257 thanks. Hope it will work for you!
@@Marcelk86 me too lol 😅 thank you
@@Ericat257 how are you doing on lexapro?
I've been a Guinea pig for almost 20 years. I've basically tried every antidepressant + combination of other medication that's available where I live. To some, I'm resistant, to others I'm allergic. I feel lost, hopeless, and helpless.
I’m sorry you feel that way. Wishing the best for you
There are many options available. ECT, TMS, Psychiatric Service Dogs. Depression, anxiety, and panic are real disorders that NEED treatment otherwise they could get worse. Please find a doctor willing to work with you to find a solution. You deserve to live your life pain free, physically and mentally.
Seek God on all your ways. I pray that you find the right help. Good potion of the time. Anti depressants are not the main solution but it is part of it. Pray and keep fighting. A non medical solution, is to try exercising or do something that u enjoy. Talk to a trusted friend or family member. Dont give up.
you are not lost. You are human and in pain. Only people who have walked this path can understand.
I hope you can find some light in the darkness. and by light I don’t mean god and electricity as suggested here 🙄
I mean comedy, art, music, magic, animals, dancing and nature
the big existential questions may remain of course
but small joys can be found along the way
You are not alone. Have faith. Surround yourself with the best people you can. The answer is not in a pill bottle.
Informative video. If taking ADS stick to the lowest mg to prevent side effects but strictly avoid benzos as they are habit forming. Never stop ADS abruptly. First take alternate days, then once in 3 days, once in 4 days, once in 5 days, once a week and see how you feel and then taper off. The brain takes time to adjust. Keep a tablet always with you for a placebo effect feeling. To feel better reduce negative thoughts. Be careful what you feed your mind. Avoid comparing yourself with others, reduce negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives relief from stress-anxiety. For a relaxed mind observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 10-15-20 minutes or more. You can sit or lie down, anywhere-anytime, neck straight and eyes closed. Never meditate with expectations but with awareness. Don’t fight your thoughts. With practice the mind will relax. Keep a reminder to observe your breath sensations throughout the day and night --before sleep, when reading, at work, when sitting in the park etc. Like me, make this a lifetime habit to have a better life. Best wishes--Counsellor.
Dr. Marks, have you heard of covid depleting serotonin? I was on zoloft for a year doing well, had covid last month, and now it feels like zoloft startup side effects all over again. Thank you! Love your videos.
A lot are having to get on SSRIs because Covid messes with your nervous system and puts you in fight or flight, at least that is the case for me and friend of mine, we couldn’t sleep and then developed anxiety
All of them that are available make me feel so sick and anxious and does NOT go away! I’ve tried them all. I suffer with depression and anxiety, grief (loss of child) along with adhd. I’m to the point I know I’m left to suffer.
I’m am pretty sure I have inattentive ADHD, my son was diagnosed years ago and I have all the symptoms, 44 and my life has been one train wreck after another. SSRIs have always seemed to make me worse, agitation, zombie, very bad virago, dullness, “brain zaps” etc. in different combinations and severity depending on the medication and dosage.
The brain zaps were especially bad with some meds to the point I had to have someone drive me home to take them if I forgot. All of the depression meds I told did this to some extent.
And a gradual decrease in interest in the few things that use to interest me, now I don’t care if I do much of anything regardless of what it is.
I’m working on getting tested for ADHD, but with my almost lifelong symptoms, and my son’s diagnosis I’m confident I’m on the right track.
Words can’t describe how much microdosing helped my anxiety & MDD the benefit are endless. Thanks to @dodge_shroomtips on instagram for guiding me through.
Got an update for us on your research into an ADHD evaluation?
I'm on my day 8 of taking Wellbutrin for my ADHD and I feel so miserable??????? I hate the fact that I know I cannot live without meds because I tried for 19 years but meds are not working either. I feel like I don't exist and nothing is real enough, like I'm dreaming???????? I really hope it gets better.
@@AmandaSbarros hey , i hope u are better now ? Can u update us about urself ?
@@thundersfire so, the meds gives me more energy, it decreases my fatigue for sure! However my mind still ????? I'm gonna talk to my psychiatrist on Monday but idk, idk if I'm better, I'm just trying my best
I love your videos. Thank you!
I was on Prozac way back when my issues first started, and I literally lost a year of my life. I worked every day and slept like the dead, but I don't remember any of it. After that, I was put on Zoloft & Xanax. I had epic panic attacks & I loved the Xanax!! About 6 yrs. ago, I got a new doctor who weaned me off the Xanax because it's been found to cause dementia type illnesses in older people. (I'm 72). Now I take the maximum dosage of Zoloft daily, but I am going to be weaning off that as well. I am going to try life without antidepressants & see how it goes. Zoloft was a crutch for 25 yrs.