Antidepressant Medication Alternatives that Work | Dr. Daniel Amen
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ค. 2024
- At Amen Clinics-one of the world leaders in applying brain imaging science to help people with emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and learning issues-calls from people experiencing depression or suicidal thoughts are way up.
According to a new poll, 45% of Americans say the coronavirus pandemic is impacting their mental health. This is evidenced by the increased use of antidepressant medications during the lockdown. According to a recent report, the number of new prescriptions for antidepressants filled during the pandemic jumped by nearly 19%. This isn’t surprising considering the pandemic is ramping up stress, worry, and isolation. All of this can trigger your vulnerabilities. But before you call your doctor and ask for antidepressants, you need to get the facts about these drugs.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are one of the most commonly prescribed types of antidepressants, and they come with a laundry list of side effects, including sexual dysfunction, insomnia, headaches, and nausea. They also carry a black box warning, meaning they pose the most serious and dangerous potential side effects, such as suicidal thoughts. In addition, once you start taking SSRIs, it can be very hard to stop.
The good news is, there are alternatives to antidepressants.
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00:00 Antidepressants
09:09 7 Different Types of Anxiety and Depression
11:46 11 BRIGHT MINDS Risk Factors
19:33 4 Organs of Detoxification
21:54 Anti-Seizure Medications to Treat Depression
24:53 The Best Way to Lose Weight Healthily and Fast
28:11 Check Your Omega-3 Index
28:50 Elimination Diet: Processed Foods, Artificial Dyes, Preservatives and Sweeteners
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Took meds since i was a child. At 28, i became suicidal. I stopped taking all the meds 33 years ago.
I still have very high highs and very low lows, but working through them without meds.
Tons of B vitamins. Moderate daily exercise. Consistent sleep hygiene. Removed all negative people, places and things. Developed a spiritual connection with my Higher Power. Journaling.
I feel for everyone struggling with mental health. Love yourself and believe in yourself. You are stronger than you know, but treat yourself gently.
God bless
Thank u , for the inspiration. God bless u ,prayers for u and all.
I could have written this! The B vitamins do really work - I put brewer's yeast in smoothies every day.
You may have a bipolar spectrum disorder. Never only take antidepressants alone. Always together with a mood stabilisers
@@kathri1006crazy pills make ya go crazy 😜 I’m good 👍
@@auntihoohaWhen I took impeccable care of myself I used Brewers Yeast. The no longer sell Lewis Labs. What brand do you use? Thanks.
In my opinion if all social media went away and families focused on togetherness and love we would see less depression.
Most families hate each other.
This is so true.
@@suzanneemerson2625not so at all. Most families do not hate each other.
If your family hates each other you need to all get therapy! It can be better!
I am just recently exposed to this social medial. My family has fought depression for at least 5 generations.
I get the impression that this doctor actually wants to help people
Most doctors want to help people. They just do it in the manners that they know. It's the same with psychiatrists with antipsychotics in schizophrenia. They think they're helping people even if they're only slapping a bandaid on it, and in the case of antipsychotics, a very unpleasant bandaid.
Yep.
I first saw Doctor Daniel Amen on my local PBS television station.
That was approximately 15 years ago. 📺🥰
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For many years! 👍🏼
That is true . One of rare
I applaud this mans honesty. So very rare in medicine to hear a Dr. Speaking the truth about the problems in the medical establishment.
Thank you so much Dr: Daneil for your speech which is very recognisable with high clarity, honesty, purity that really will change so many lives. We love you for bringing the most incredible advices to us . May God bless you and your lovely family.
My medical colleagues call out the frustration of treatment. That is why we encourage exercise. We have to work for every success and look at adjuvant therapy
@@cal-ik4qcITS DR AMEN
Drinking purified water, jogging, swimming, being outside in nature, eating lots of fresh fruit, eating fresh fish, going to bed early and getting plenty of sleep, music and dancing. Stretching. And having a pet dog or cat.
Sunlight, grounding, meditation, prayer, music too
I’m so sick and tired of people saying god and prayer not everyone is religious like me and prayer does not work
Yes it does! Keep asking and it will be given to you
@@mariahconklin4150prayer didn’t work for me until I softened my heart and gave all my worries to Jesus- which was hard to do. My heart was calcified with a protective shell and I was so used to trying to “control” everything. God is there listening, you just have to put some work in first.
@@mariahconklin4150I would replace the religous part with getting a dog. ❤
A Non - Prescription for Depression.
A long time ago, a college professor asked me for suggestion to help his adult daughter who was depressed. I hared with him something Edgar Cayce suggested to a woman he was talking to going through the same thing. He told her 1. to draw closer to God and God will draw closer to you. #2. Go and help those who are less fortunate then you and you'll see just how blessed you are. Also you'll feel good about helping them feel better in their time of need. I agree with him as I've volunteered a few times myself and one time an an elderly homeless woman made a point to stop me as I was serving food to say thank you and how grateful she was we were there to help. So the professor said that he could not wait to tell his daughter the suggestion. He did and she did start volunteering and it helped lifted her spirits.
What a neat thing to share…. I can feel your heart in this 🫶
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When I was at my lowest and could barely function I forced myself to get dressed, set a timer for 15 minutes and go for a walk outside in fresh air everyday. CBT free online course helps me through a depressive episode.
Yes! We need morning sunlight on our retina and skin but most people avoid it or are too busy looking at blue-light devices. We're a sick species that needs to get back to nature, in particular sunlight, which regulates our hormones.
I am going to try this now because of your post
48 dealing with some major depression now.
Plz sugges link of free online Cbt courses
I wish my depression would go away. @@lisaeve6426
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Does anyone know any good source to get them? I put so much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels, would love to give shrooms a try.
Yes, dr.sporesss
Dr.sporesss is the best, he's been my go to for anything psychedelics.
Is he on instagram?
Yes he is. dr.sporesss
00:00 Antidepressants
09:09 7 Different Types of Anxiety and Depression
11:46 11 BRIGHT MINDS Risk Factors
19:33 4 Organs of Detoxification
21:54 Anti-Seizure Medications to Treat Depression
24:53 The Best Way to Lose Weight Healthily and Fast
28:11 Check Your Omega-3 Index
28:50 Elimination Diet: Processed Foods, Artificial Dyes, Preservatives and Sweeteners
So helpful!
Appreciate you man 🤜
Most compassionate & more familiar with doing what's needed for resolving one's issues of mental, physical & overall health concerns than other health conscious advocates. The best in years! Please pay attention to what he says will work. Grateful in LA, CA. S. Ibarra😅
Sleep apnea is a HUGE cause of depression. It causes sleep deprivation (among other things). SO many people are put on antidepressants for depression when what they really need is to be treated for sleep apnea so they can have consolidated sleep. Thank you Dr. Amen for this very helpful information.
i feel like a drug addict taking the meds i can't get off i'm on a slow taper but i still need them in my system, i hope i don't have to take them the rest of my life, i still have the depression trying to cope on my own but its not working to good help!
Low testostorone, not sleeping enough, not exercising enough, not enough sun, not eating right, gut dysbiosis there's so many things,
@@nathanh2725 i'm a strict vegan and exercise daily the sun has to wait i live in cold upstate n.y but the warmer weather is almost here, really need to get some sun and fresh air exercising, my testostorone could be it but i'm almost 72 still like to look at the girls, i sleep ok some times depression is a bitch!
I got sleep apnea after taking Seroquel
I agree with you!
Hello Dr Amen , I am an 89 years old woman . Thank you for the information I am soaking it up , better late than never .
I am 81 and lately struggling w depression; I had been taking Duloxetine and also
Bupropion just was added recently but I quit them both.
I didn’t realize how rough it would be. So now I am going to try some of these suggestions.
A true healer and truth seeker... so rare in the medical field, but so much more powerful than the nonsense most doctors continually comply with. Grateful for the generosity and courage in this video💙
I love these little intimate presentations. I have been following you and your books for about 25 years (when I was diagnosed with adult ADD). I lost my spouse 5 years ago, and have been fighting devastating grief and depression until my health started to fail 1.5 years ago. My doctors were not much help, but with the information on the internet, I've begun to take charge of my health by way of diet and exercise, and I really appreciate this no-drug approach to mental health. Thank you so much and I pray for you and your family.
Wishing you well, I’m on my own journey as well
@@vitaminhead1465 hows the journey going Last 4 yrs have been rough I will keep pushing through I will come back all the way
@@garysimone4977 yeah I’m feeling better than I have in a long time, realized I need to keep my iron up, and vitamin d up, and thyroid cofactors, all depression related vitamins....
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I really like this doctor. Wish we had more like him. I hope he learns as much as possible about addiction as it starts with depression and stress and there is huge misunderstanding, stigma and poor treatments. ❤
I never heard that before, but I can see it being true …
Addictions are a reaction to trauma. Read or watch Dr. Gabor Mate.
@@JuneBug999 Addictions are a reaction to trauma. Read or watch Dr. Gabor Mate.
A loved one of mine was doing so, so well, and suddenly had a severe setback. Listening to this podcast I felt a jolt going through me. We do not normally eat a lot of simple carbohydrates, but did for an entire week, as we are trying to save money by eating whatever was in the cupboard and freezer. I am close to 100% certain this was his trigger. Thank you for the hope you give us and tools to cope!
Chest pain came from grief after losing my son to suicide for almost 2 years.. yoga and hiking helped a lot .
I'm so sorry you lost your son x
So so sorry for your loss.
Condolences to you ❤ so sad 😞
So sorry for your loss and keep up the yoga and hiking.
Prozac worked really well for me at first. It was absolutely life changing for the better… at first. After about two years of taking Prozac, I felt an emotional numbness that I wasn’t accustomed to. This led me to get off Prozac.
I'm in prozac for 7 months now. How are you now without it? Also, What do you mean by emotional numbness? I'm worried I might experience the same
@@Esho2023 well instead of stopping, I decided to take my 20 mg dose every other day (equivalent to 10mg per day) to see if that helped. I’ve been doing that for about 6 weeks and it’s helped for sure. I haven’t totally gone off it yet. As far as emotional numbness goes, it’s basically like I could get zero enjoyment out of things. No excitement for life. I think Prozac’s problem is that it has an extremely long half life (4-7 days) therefore it continuously builds in your system. I want to get off it completely but Prozac has helped me so much with my social anxiety, especially with my professional career.
@Esho2023 I know exactly what they mean. I experienced a difference, I felt ok,then I felt numb. Not myself, just going through the motions. I was more like a robot. I went off it and allowed myself to feel. Best decision I ever made. I felt human again.
@@freespiritwithnature4384 how long did it take you to feel normal again?
It made me an impotent or Roaccutane,
Thank you for very informative podcast. I am a homeopath and totally on board with many aspects you have shared on depression and anxiety. Its such a message of hope rather than the gloom and doom messages we are so used to hearing.
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I had adrenal fatigue, severe stress, panic attack, and insomnia. Went the the ER twice because i didnt know how scary panic attacks could be. The ER doctor said to stop taking my multivitamin because the b vitamins can cause anxiety. He told me to remove the only thing i was doing good for myself. I went to every doctor possible. I kept sayin my body needed help my mind was just following my body because i felt like hell. I was given an antidepressent. The side effect was that i couldnt see more than 20 yds. So glad for that because i took my multi that day and started to feel better! You are amazing! This should be taught on tv daily!
What I’ve learned from my iatrogenic injury caused by psych meds and medical negligence is that deficiencies in minerals, vitamins, hormones imbalances, and a toxic environment (physical and social) cause health issues that are misdiagnosed as mood disorders or mental illness, when in reality we may just be deficient in something and/or surrounded by a very toxic environment.
I was perfectly healthy and fit over two years ago, and suddenly started having panic attacks, so after few tests (non thorough or enough testing) my doc put me on a benzo and on a trial and error of ssris, and finally a super toxic atypical antidepressant that have caused me tons of health issues I never had before.
I probably had a mineral/vitamin deficiency, and they didn’t caught it. My issue could have been solved naturally, but instead, I was given toxic poison that almost killed me.
Do deep research before accepting any type of treatment...it will save your life!
Hi, just wondering how your doing ? I had a similar experience .
What about now, Ana? Do you feel any better?
@@GarTiernanMusicOfficial since I’ve been off of benzos and started tapering the AD I’m doing better. I’m still partially disabled due to the iatrogenic injury caused by these psych meds, but I’m definitely doing better than I was few months ago.
@@mantralibre1367
Yes, I’m feeling better. 🙏✨
@@analozada9475 any change in meds I mesnt? Did you uqit antidepressants? Happy you're better💪
This Doctor is way ahead of his time. Bc he THINKS and understands the body as a whole. If you know, you know. Expand thy mind people. Learn something new daily 😊
Constant aerobic exercise in the gym has really helped me to address any mild depression and anxiety…Im 71 and do the gym everyday as it become addictive in a positive way
God's blessings to all Amen 😇🙏😇🙏🙏🙏🙏
Me too! I do a nice workout in morning and do a long walk with dog later in the day. I totally under how exercise helps and keep up the good work.
It's 2024 and this vid just showed up in my feed. Bumped into my neighbor last night. She was wondering why she hadn't called lately. I told her that I can't find anything upbeat to talk about. I'm not suicidal but I'm tired and really want it all to be over ( I didn't tell her that). I had to euthanize my 17 year cat two months ago. She was such a good companion and I suppose she gave me a reason to keep going. I'm not obese; I eat a lot of organic salads, I walk everywhere, I refuse to take ANY meds, my D levels are good and I've never owned a TV. I'm 65 and I've had struggles with depression since I was a child. Thank you.
I am sorry you lost your feline friend. I lost my Tuxedo cat Cary in Jan 2023. He was 15 years old. Rescued while on a trip, just two weeks old. He gave me unconditional love. I pray I will see him again someday.😻
Hello there! When I was little we had a female German shepherd. I loved her a lot. She died. And when I was around 12 I had a bad depression night. She- Idk- showed up to comfort me (it was dark and I felt her paws over my legs)So yes, we will see our beloved pets one day.
Thank you for the information! I don't ask medical doctors about how to stay healthy. I go to them for diagnoses or if I have a broken bone, but when it comes to how to BE healthy, they don't have a clue. Food is medicine and I cured myself without my MD's prescriptions. I watched the number of pill bottles in my father's bathroom increase every year until he died from a massive cardiac arrest at the age of 70. No thank you, I'll stick to my farmer's market.
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I have learned its all a state of mind. If you tell yourself that you are a victim or depressed you are. I have been through so much and im happy because I choose it everyday. Train your brain to think something good is going to happen and everything isn't bad. God bless you all.
Not always true, bipolar disorder II or unipolar depression or bipolar I with manic cycling is a CHEMICAL imbalance and responds well to mood stabilizers and anti depressants...yes good food, exercise and good sleep, supplements/vitamins, avoidance of all drugs and inflammatory substances are essential...but sometimes drugs ARE necessary to stabilize mood and behavior harmful to the person or others
I’m so sorry that’s what you think. Sadly you’re wrong. It can be more of an imbalance whether mineral or vitamin or chemical.
There is reactive depression and a brain unbalance depression.
@denisepfahl3147 yes quite! Can't imagine a vitamin or a vegetable bringing me out of a psychotic manic phase! Great in between times. Suicides are down to the capitalist world we live in - check out the rates globally.
So naive!
@@kadagirl1 Yes, and also trauma in life can lead to depression and anxiety and be quite debilitating. This can be from repeated incidences of childhood abuse, domestic violence, rape, combat, etc. When the brain has been hijacked by traumatic events, it's not so easy to just put on a happy face and get over it. What's needed is work with a knowledgeable practitioner and all of the other treatments Dr Amen recommends here (diet, exercise, supplements, etc).
Be Centered, Grounded ad Balance in The Holy Trinity
Having God in your mind centers you.
Having Jesus in your heart grounds you.
Having the Holy Spirit surrounding you balances you.
Having the Holy Trinity divinely directs you and protects you.🙏😌
A Prayer Just For You😊
May The Holy Spirit, divinely guide you, direct you and protect you all the days of your life so that you know that you are unconditionally loved and cherish now and forevermore. In Jesus name. Amen. 🙏😌
Sometimes a brain just takes over. It has nothing to do with external factors. Everything can be going great around you and your mind refuses to cooperate. Antidepressants are the only thing that allow me to function and live my life.
We are In control of what thoughts we entertain if they Come In to our thoughts intrusive thoughts. We don't have to entertain them or invite them into our lives. We have the control, do not dwell on them. A thought is nothing till it becomes an action
Depression is pain from the past that we can't get over and release. An anxiety is fear of the unknown.
@@leannebrinklow886when ypu have mental illness like I do you can't control your thoughts. Trust me if we could change that we would
That's a lie that western psychology tells people. You are in control of your thoughts and the brain patterns can be changed, its been proven.
Glad you shared because people never hear the great stories about SSRI's and how many people they helped. Glad they've helped you!!
This is why I like him, he's not just prescribing antidepressants to people, which I feel is one of the main problems with psychiatry is that you go to a psychiatrist or psychologist, and they automatically say: "put them on antidepressants" antidepressants are one of the worst things to put someone on IMO especially teenagers why the hell would you give a teenager a developing mind, antidepressants? NOT good idea. Usually when teenagers suffer from depression, more often than not it's because of some kind of trauma NOT a chemical imbalance within the brain.
Not to mention these substances are addicting and can be difficult to get off of
Exactly trauma
Never mind the Opioid epidemic ( and the aftermath of trying to hold those most responsible for flooding the market and over prescribing ) what about the antidepressants epidemic and catchall use for everything? This topic wells up, trends awhile disappears again and like so much in " Healthcare " it's just ' business as usual', no cures just return customers for life... Just say no to drugs unless of course they are from pharmaceutical companies, reputable doctors and the complete, broken industry of Medical 💅 care.
@@c-clearly i'm going through that now and it ain't fun!
Antidepressants cause Disassociation!
thank you for spending time with everyone! your kindness and transparency are appreciated!😊
i was feeling low today and just happened to search you tube and by the grace of God found Dr Amen..I live in India...we have countless allopathic doctors here who never talk about the alternatives but just prescribe anti-depressants which just kill a person more...You are a blessing to this world Dr Amen..i do yoga in the mornings and go for walk in the evening..but sometimes i feel low but i get through it through just saying myself that it is okay..it will go off..
Well done Mohan! Hope you feel better.😇😇😇
Same in Pakistan mate😢
Can Sam-e be taken with an ssri ?
I read your note dated one year ago and wondered, how are you doing ? I hope you are well even though I do not know you .
@@Opa773 Yes. Dr. i was taking homeopathic medicines for my slight bipolar disorder as I live alone...but feeling absolutely fine with positive affirmations and also reading of bible..
Approx 12 Minute mark TMS, transcranial magnetic therapy, in the documentary THE DOLPHIN BOY, story of a normal teenage boy who suffered a severe head trauma was helped body movements with interactions with wild dolphins, BUT he still did not talk, family saved up and paid for TMS after several times he started to talk again. Very powerful.
I was going to do this but I was informed that since I had a Tia or mini-stroke I could not have it done
Thank you so much for these wonderful, proven tips. Your many anecdotes and stories make it even more accessible. You are so generous to share your knowledge. God bless you, Tana, your children and grandchildren.
Love Dr. Amen .. something in my gut never trusted meds for psychological health, but i was lucky to see a presentation he made years ago which confirmed and validated that gut feeling. Honesty from the medical field is rare in my opinion, where most doctors are self serving and writing scripts for that bonus $$.
Do you love yourself
Also, coming off of SSRIs can cause brutal withdrawal symptoms.
Esp if one does it in one day which I truly don't recommend...
It was like a stroke.
I'm having that trouble now . No one said I'd have to taper .
@@debbietaylor20 how you feeling now?
@@malaysianpinoyfamily6303 I went down to 25 on Monday and will stay on that a week or to and try to cut that aswell if I can cut tablet . I'm just praying the panic attacks won't come back . I need to stick it out .
@@debbietaylor20 How about your sleeping?is it ok?
Thank you so much, Dr. Amen. The tips here serve as a hopeful reminder to me.
So many helpful tips, thank you!!! The head trauma link to depression info blew my mind! I've had 2 significant head traumas during my chilhood and a have suffered from depression all my life but no one ever told me it could be a factor.
Love your work Dr. Amen; thank you! To all out there, even in your 20's. Please have your thyroid checked when you go to your doctor for depression and anxiety. In the mental health clinic I worked at, 20 percent of patient were severely hypothyroid when they came in. Some were women in the early/mid 20's and please don't let your doc talk you out of doing a thyroid panel.
What about Hyperthyroid? Every test I've had shows I'm just over the limit to having a Hyperthyroid.
This has been very interesting! Thank you Dr Amen, for all you are doing for us who suffer depression, anxiety and any other disorder or have family members that also have these very ugly disorders. Wish I can visit your clinic in NYC one day. ❤ God bless you!🙏
I wish we had you in Ontario. We need more doctors like you
Thank you so much for this!! So many People need to hear this!!
This is my first time enjoying your TH-cam channel. Great content! Looking forward to hearing more from you! Your video was so informative. Thank you so much!
I work in healthy healing, but the holistic side and I like what he has to say here..... I had a client the other day who had a upper left side head injury and she has the deepest depression sadness moodiness anxiety..... Later in the day after the session she had with me she wrote me back and said that she feels so much better because I opened up all the blockages from head to toe for her increased blood flow. 🌟🌷👍💯💚🙂🧡
Thank you for caring. It’s extremely glad to have found you.
I’m thankful that during the 2020 lockdown that i was able to walk to the grocery store and be outside .I got long walks one hour each way I have a 2 wheeled cart . I have never driven a car didnt think I’d have aptitude .Was diagnosed with autism when i was 40 I’m 72 now
A fine and simplified summary of the part we play in our own health !
I cannot tell you how much I am enjoying your videos through this pandemic. I love you and your lovely wife, Tana. I had been thinking about signing for your brain health coaching course for a while now. You kindness, generosity, and genuine conversation are leading me to take the jump! Thank you for sharing.
Yes! Weightlifting changed my life! It's a fantastic antidepressant!!! 💖 I LOVE weightlifting!!!
How fast did you felt relief?
@@jrman413 It took about a month to a month and a half before I started really noticing. But I went from being completely sedentary to working out with weights 5x per week.
@@claires8735 Thanks. Did you feel any relief in anxiety?
@@jrman413 Yes. Very much so.
@@claires8735 Amazing Claire, must have been such a relief
Hi Dr Amen I am from South Africa Johannesburg and i suffer from deppresion anxiety and insomnia for nearly 2 decades now but listening to your video i see a light at the end of the tunnel i am going to see a doctor integrative phyciatist hope he can help me to come of these meds i am now 67 years old hopefully he is just like you
I too am from Johannesburg south Africa and been on the med cycle for 22 yrs cause of ptsd and too want to get off, any info would greatly help me 🙏
We’re you successful? I’m 65 and trying to get off Paxil. It’s very hard. My body doesn’t want it but the withdrawal is very unpleasant and causing great distress.
@@evaaiken9057 Hi,try fish oil,Nighty Night tea,which is Passionflower tea, with catnip. Try more sunlight. Chamomile tea. 5htp. These things will help you detox from it Edit, make sure you stop your antidepressants before you try 5htp.Consult with your pharmacist before mixing supplements. Good luck❤..
Thanks doc! Some really helpful ideas, and love how down to earth you are. It’s obvious you’re into what you do. 👍😌
Love & so grateful for Dr Amen❤ I first saw him on PBS. He spoke @ 7 types of ADD. I was so happy to discover why I was different than most other ppl. I was diagnosed w ADHD.
My mental health has greatly benefited from your video teachings on brain health.
Hi Dr.Daniel!
I just found you and I am listening your videos that are incredible helpful.
Your words are golds for me.
I can not describe how much I belive in you and this is because I am in the position that everything that you are saying is tru and real.
I am writing your definition (may I say) and I will put in the wall,so my family can read all time.
I want to come to your clinic, because you are a brain reader that no one can do it and also words are step by step healing medicine.
I thank You from ❤.
Please,be healthy and safe because we need you ,doctor like you ,with your simplicity and capacity are not found.
Amen 🙏
Thank you for sharing this information. I know from experience that if you are having mood swings or depression, your PCP should refer you to a psychiatrist and start counseling and get to the root of the depression instead of putting a bandaid on the symptom. I was diagnosed with bi-polar 20 years ago and I am still in counseling for maintenance on my mental wellbeing and my medication dosage has changed as my bipolar improved and my dosage level is very low compared to the beginning. It is important to stay in therapy while on your prescribed medications. I have been the happiest for the past 15 years since my meds have leveled and am now in maintenance.
This is the most important video that I ever seen .
I use a lot of sections from your book change Your Brain Change Your Life with my clients I am very grateful to utilize your knowledge and resources. Definitely taking notes with some of my higher risk clients who have inflammation poor diets and cancer. So this is extremely exponentially helpful and invaluable thank you Dr Amen
This a truly honest doctor I love you and you are amazing
Thank you!but holy crap you've made me aware of how much I need to get back on track !I used to be very healthy and my great job as a correction officer so I thought stole my happiness and was soul killing and covid 19 I lost my mom and my job which my heart wasn't into at all but I started losing everything and turned to substance abuse in return..finally getting my life back, starting collage for music my love and real passion now I need my health back!
Keep going on the right track. I'm proud of you. Create a good new life.
I am a very happy positive person.
Starting at COVID, extremely last 18 months.
Elevator kept dropping.. stories. Like a slam at stop.
Last 7 months, "evil" has attacked.
I read your post and feel like this happened to you also. Living life.. even aware of the peripheral vision narrative, and planned a, b, and c. Just to move on with cases covered and considered.
Last three months after losing a young niece , 2nd I. Two years, and I'm crying at some point everyday, while trying to hang into ME.
I NEVER CRIED, I'm too logical. Lol and always bring positive to the dark.
I refuse to take meds, I'll come out the other side,
But I wondered how YOU are doing? And let you know, you been seen , heard, and thought of. A year later..
Universe wants us to focus on A THING. the rise of frequencies that the negative Crap is using to try to push those like us to the edge. Coming at me from all sides. So I've kept Alone for a few months.
I just found out I have been fighting NEUROBERRIOSIS. From a tick bite. It's more neurological than Lyme, I thought I was getting dementia (58). Did two uv antibiotic and ten day oral.
I CANT BELIEVE THE DIFFERENCE! A COUPLE WEEKS , and ME is coming back. But it left me in FLIGHT OR FIGHT LAST 18 MONTHS.... NOT ANXIETY OR DEPRESSSION. and took this long for my doc to do a full panel for tic and mosquito bites , not just a Lyme test.
Got an MRI coming up to confirm but the round of antibiotics is helping me get back to me. ( eat very clean if you ever take antibiotics , lots of pre and probiotic foods)
This NB is usually a southern thing, so doc never thought of it, but there is a few pockets up here in the NE..
I hope you are well.. I love DR Amen .. I am hoping to be able to make an appt with him and get the rest of my head straight. Lol
I don't know what I did, likely a thing I did not do, but my main people are not speaking to me, that's fine. Better they show their. Colors now than when the SHTF and id be USED by them for the prep I have done last few years.
The UNIVERSE IS letting us off the hook with obligations that are not our path. We just need to thank it. And SEE where they are redirecting us.
We are here to bring the light, and it may be strangers that need it most. Our immediate circle, knows us and our "thing" already.
This responce is all over the place, but I think there's a thing here you needed to hear...
I am a therapist and I guess that you are a psychiatrist... I been listening to you,in your shorts and I like all of them.
I like the fact that, I know,now that,you are a psychiatrist,that knows and is advising people,this way, about antidepressants.
Thank you.💪😊🥦🌅
Thank You, Dr. Amen! This information is priceless!!
I have depression for 2 years and this video helps me to figure out how to do with my illness.
I never feel depressed but I am glad mental health is being considered on a national level.
You are very fortunate.
@@cathys7087 there are other issues as we all have some.
This program is God sent.I have been on antidepressants for 10 years and I would like to take an alternative as Dr Amen has just informed us on this wonderful program.
Thank you, blessings from Ireland x
Dr. Amen is a star and the #1 brain doctor in the world. He actually helps people get better.
Do you get paid to post this? Mind sharing personal experience?
Im starting to revisit all your talks from them the "Pandemic Talks"
You and Tana really helped to keep my sanity wjen things were at their worst a couple of years ago❤❤❤
Wonderful talk Dr Amen! Years ago I witnessed a relative "playing" SO violently with her young 3 year old grandson. He was sitting on her lap facing her & he had his little arms outstretched & his head tilted back, while she had hold of his hands & was violently pulling him toward her extremely fast & aggressively so as to snap his head & neck; whiplashing his head & neck over & over & over. I wanted to say something because I'm a nurse & I could see how violent & damaging her actions were. But her pattern is to get very angry if anyone tries to redirect or teach her - no matter how carefully, tactfully, or kindly one's approach to her she is. I COULD NOT BELIEVE she had no concept of how violent her "play" was. She was only focused on 1-putting in a show for everyone watching her, & 2-having the little grandson think she was just the "MOST fun Grandma" ever. I don't know if that grandson went on to develop any issues/problems after that "Grandma" so severely & so repetitively whiplashed his little head & neck. I pray he is ok. I rarely see that child's "Grandma." She would also follow her grandkids around & literally shove cookies into their mouths as they were playing. It was beyond awful to watch her.
There is certainly sufficient lack in the area of alternative treatment therapies for depression
and those at risk. Appreciate this video! 🙏
Thankyou for sharing all that knowledge and confirming some more.Ive been wanting to get off my anti depressant,I don't like that it make me to complacent and non sexual.
I will definitely be making some changes in my diet and starting an exercise program along with many vitamins,and saying goodbye to my serialize very soon.
Thankyou once again for a very informative cast.I thoroughly absorbed it. Peace,Love Light ❤
Thank you Dr Amen for your excellent advice !!!
Love listening to you and Tana! Thank you for all you both do. Truly both caring and loving humans ❤
Thank you doe finally talking open about this! ❤ antidepressants saved me but my health problems only increased . It was hypothyroidism and lack of vitamins D no depression. Now I have even gut problems
Thank you so much - Dr. Amen. Our family together were seen at your Washington DC clinic , May 2018. We are blessed with the changes we have experienced! Praise God for your kindness and expertise.
MG
What changes? Mind sharing?
Thank you for your book and these periodic remainders, particularly during this pandemic time. I have eliminated sugar and most flours from our diet, I started banging at the piano with one of these cell phone applications. I do breathing meditations with my 86 year old mother, and I try to be in charge of the negative ants. All in all, I feel pretty good. Also, my dogs help me stay sane and focus. Against depression, put a dog in your life! It works for me!
i have 2 very healthy and loving cats!
Cats too
Will pet birds work?
This guy knows alot. Listen to him
Since starting lexapro I feel I’ve only gotten worse. I’m slowly trying to improve my mind and body but with depression- it slows progress. I’m also in recovery ( 6 years off opiates) and I fear that addiction has changed my natural brain chemistry. Thank you Doctor for your advice and videos which always are compassionate and informative ❤.
Lexapro sold in my country as cipram is the only med that doesn’t turn me into a zombie but it does nothing for the anxiety or racing thoughts either. In fact I feel like I constantly need to do something and while the resultant productivity is satisfying, the constant overwhelm is exhausting. Still it’s better than the others but I’m still looking for a solution after being on it intermittently for 10 years
Thank you for your words, it's so important to hear this especially from a medical doctor!
It's true, healing can be accomplished in many ways. What helped me was stepping back from negative influences, getting back into reading and living the Holy Word Of God!! His teachings are based in reality. There is no scamming, no politics, nothing of the things that can be found in our cultures today. I learned focusing on myself too much got me nowhere. I learned to think about others, especially those in need. It's easier than you think. The human condition is complex, but when you stop putting yourself first, then comes the inner peace. Take the time to eat healthier foods, take walks, also important is stay connected to other people. If you're able to give a helping hand, do so. Helping out is never a small thing!! I didn't used to do these things, so it is no wonder that I was depressed. I stopped taking Prozac in 1999, when the psych. wanted to up my dosage and write a Rx for sleeping pills. Sleep problems was a side effect for me. That's when I said enough already. I'm so glad I did.👍👍👍👍
THIS is the way.
Dr your special,how learned you are,and helpful to mankind,,,💐💐💐 TQ
It's 10/23 and I'm just now finding these video treasures! Thank you Dr. Amen for sharing and educating us! God bless you!🙏🏼❤️
Me too!
This video is very helpful thank you so much! Im from Philippines and i was diagnosed with dysthymia and i feel like i wanna quit taking antidepressants. Ill try the things I’ve learned in this video especially the diet part. God Bless you!
Thank you so much for this life-saving information, Dr. Amen. God bless you and your family.
Thanks for your compassion, so much information ...
Thank you Dr. Amen for your video. You bring up good points about how important it is to take care of our minds. Recently I had a pharmacist review my medications and during that interview he asked me several questions to determine if I could be depressed. Due to arthritis and pain he figured I was depressed and needed antidepressants. I then consulted with my family doctor and when I brought this matter up she replied that she did not want me on this medication because of serious side effects that could impact my CKD. Also she mentioned that several of her patients were on these meds and we’re having difficulty getting off of them. It may be that doctors like her I rethinking their stand on these pharmaceuticals.
Cymbalta! IIt's been seven years since I quit it and I still haven't recovered. Hold onto that doctor. Doctors that do research and listen are very rare.
@@edie4321I’m so sorry to read this. I took it for two weeks ( I had a pinched nerve…I wasn’t depressed ) and it made me go crazy. I stopped immediately and I flushed it out of my system drinking 8 glasses of water every day for a month. Have you used milk thistle to cleanse your liver?
What do you mean you haven't recovered from the antidepressants? What's happening from it?
Spent approximately $17,000 over a 26-year period on Nefazadone. In February of this year they stopped production, reportedly due to inavailability of raw materials. Toughing it out so far and going back and forth about finding a replacement. I'm pretty sure right now I don't want to use another pharmaceutical. Thanks so much for what you do.
Did you find anything?
In nine days I get my first SPECT scan. After years of serious depression, as well as a multitude of antidepressants, I’m excited to get answers. As a long time professional western artist,, my painting skills have deteriorated over the last 10 years. Praying for answers! You’re a rock star!
I am the same, forced on every antidepressant, psychotic and benzo in the book...I have got Ptsd from abuse, I'm 54 and was an artist, I need help to get my life back, else I'll just die.
How did your results come back?
Did you have good results?
Thank you for this! 49 & have struggled since I was a teen. Recently tapered off of Prozac & trying to treat myself naturally. I do several of these but will definitely get on top of all of your suggestions!
Make sure to take 3 k SPECT scan at his clinic lmao
Thank you for the wisdom of understanding the knowledge of mental health issues. . I am 45 who is misunderstood and placed in a dark world from my loveones. My view of world isn't unrealistic than theirs.. I am tired of being judged or misplaced or let's say I place belief in others good intentions it's killing my soul.. you are very helpful to people who live for society accepting what's new or hip of the moment.. I thank you dearly for breaking it down for the simple minded or people in the box thinking due to what others may not accept them ..I am thankful to know a great minded person who is sharing to the common heart who is searching a relief or answer.. u are a blessing
J. Levo, Life and people will never happen exactly the way you want so don't allow others to control your happiness. Avoid having expectations and attachments as you will be let down. Good people suffer not because they are bad but because they don;t realize when to stop being good. In life there are only 2 problems-mind and the body. To feel better reduce negative thoughts and overthinking. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Never meditate with expectations but with awareness. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Observe your breath sensations before sleep, in college, at work, taking a walk, when reading, etc.etc. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Reduce negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes--Counsellor.
@@shyaaammeneen63 that has helped me, thank you
same problem
This content is so encouraging and interesting....I wish I could go to one of your clinics...so so much. I wondered if there was such a thing to be beyond help....I'll be listening Dr. Amen...
Don’t give up hope your solution is out there, please keep searching, 5htp really helped me with serotonin cofactors...
Thank you for your time and expertise.
I developed the most horrific med injury....AKATHISIA....at the end of 2019. It's been pretty horrific to see the system from the inside, and to learn the true story of how the DSM was created. It's absolutely evil. All I do anymore is spread awareness. I had no idea this world of suffering existed until I entered it myself. Most doctors have absolutely zero clue about this stuff. Good doctors are rare. Thank you for all you do. More people need to know. I wish I'd known, 10 years ago, before I was polydrugged into oblivion ...and for no reason...I had a mystery illness after having my 5th baby and since no doctor could figure it out, they all agreed it was "all in my head." I never had a mental illness, but doctors went "off label" and tried all kinds of black-box-warning meds on me. Sadly, most people only learn about this when they become a victim. I used to praise my meds as they made me sicker and sicker. WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!
Amen!
I have the very same story. I had a severely pinched nerve in my lower right buttock. It was an athletic injury.
My GP and every specialist she sent me to didn’t examine me, they didn’t listen to me and they dismissed me as having vulvodynia ( without doing the proper tests ) and cyclothymia…..utter nonsense.
The pain was so bad that I couldn’t breathe. It burned 🔥🔥🔥every time I sat and after internal PT I couldn’t lie down anymore. I also.was poly drugged to the point of losing cognitive function for years.
I got help and answers out of province and in Minnesota yet still, the doctors where I live neglected me, and left me to die in agony from severe sleep deprivation.
Long story….I hired a registered nurse consultant and she advocated for my surgery. The nerve was severely pinched in three spots but it was successfully released from the ligaments and fascia it was stuck on.
I have suffered and it’s because doctors were too lazy to listen to me, they profiled me, they committed fraud in their consult notes and all they did is prescribed medication management. I needed surgery. I’m lucky to be alive.
They can also cause heart block and then you might need a pacemaker- no real informed consent being given
@@jenniferh7297 Absolutely or kidney damage.
I have AKATHESIA too
Thank you for all of this amazing info. Every therapist I’ve seen has immediately told me I will never have a good life without ssris…
I feel so helpless and there’s so much working against me. My whole house is moldy and water damaged, I don’t make enough money to fix these things, I have really bad mental trauma that happened to me during those important early teen developmental years. My family gets frustrated with me constantly for being weird and I spend a lot of time frustrated with myself for not even realizing when I am doing something weird. I don’t want to take SSRIs for a variety of reasons but I also can’t keep living like I am. I am going to buy some omegas in the morning
I really hope you are OK?
SSRI's ???
Claims continue to be made that SSRI antidepressants correct someone's Chemical Imbalance. Jeffrey A. Schaler cut to the quick with: "Show me the Chemical Balance Tests!" @@kimharmon8813
I really love ssri's for short term sort of emergency use. Like constant panic attacks, take Lexapro for six months so you can have the strength to do the therapy and make the lifestyle changes. So for things like that I think they can be incredibly helpful for giving you the edge to try to get better but not a long term bandaid. Although some people don't really have the privilege to see a therapist.... :(
I'm on anti depressants. Don't like the medicine at all. Don't take medicine for.a long,long time. Not a thing to do. Go natural
I think stretching, yoga, meditation, sport, breath exercises, doing what you like and an active life work very well for anxiety and depression ❤️
Agree! I started taking an antidepressant when my mom was diagnosed with lymphoma. I tried Citalopram then switched to Effexor. Titrate dose up and down. I accidentally took a higher dose and it made me psychotic and turned me bipolar. I am always tired and irritable. Step 1 turn off the news. 2. Turn off the news. 3. Listen to music. Meditate. 4. Eat healthy. 5. Get out into sunlight. DSMV criteria cutoff is 6 weeks 6 months. Diagnosis is based on time frame. Get sleep!
I was using Effexor years ago and after using it for a short while I started having seizures. I read about this drug and many patients have experienced the same effects. This poison should be banned!
Um no sorry that's not going to make you bipolar from a few times of taking the higher dose if that's what you meant. Stop spreading ignorant information. Usually to be bipolar you have to have it in your family. Theres a difference in some symptoms vs diagnosis. Your brain can even create new neural pathways. Thats how people who were on strong addictive drugs can heal.bipolar is a severe life debilitating disease and is not solved just from those things listed, they merely can help. What you said is extremely toxic to make people think they can do it alone and don't need professional help. But I'm glad becoming even more ignorant by not watching the news is making you happier. 🙄
Thank you so much! This video confirms my thoughts and suspicions regarding antidepressants and their inappropriate/irresponsible use. My son suffered four concussions between 2011 - 2015 and instead of treating the cause (the concussions of which he still has long term effects), they immediately wanted to treat the symptom (depression with antidepressants). This has taken us down a tragic ten year path of unabated suicidal depression with multiple in-patients, PHP's, IOP's, and "attempts" (SI related). I feel the drugs have been ineffective at best and the cause of my son's constant SI, at worst. He is now 21 years old, and does not remember a time when he did not have constant SI, every waking hour. We need help and resolution. We have tried neurofeedback, optimizing his D3, B12, Iron, magnesium, but need to do so much more. He is currently completing his third in-patient due to SI and I don't think I can survive another.
You have probably, no doubt researched TBI ~ Traumatic Brain Injury. And found a Dr to treat your son's brain injury.
My heart goes out to you!
Praying now for you and your son Michelle~
May the Lord, the king and creator of the universe...who sees and knows all, Heal and Restore your precious son and give you peace as you trust Him and His Word to make His face shine upon you and Bless both of you!
In Jesus' mighty and capable name ~ AMEN ♥
Treat your thought of him. Our children are under our thought. Get out a photo of him when he was happy, and reject all thoughts of him being unhappy.
Say no! My son is legitimate and rightfully happy, balanced and well.
Fight the claim that he is otherwise.
Hold firmly to the truth that harmony is God's law and nothing can alter the eternal law of harmonious life.
@@washington9347Suicidal Ideation?
Thank you dr Daniel. I’m struggling with depression so horribly right now. I’m watching all your videos now. Praise god.
i have been too the last 2 1/2 years i just can't beat it seems when i try different things my symptoms get worse, i'm now trying to get off the meds and its been hard!
me too doing everything i can to help myself!
Me too it's awful
Money would make me happy!
Thank you so much Dr. Amen! what amazing amount of great knowledge you are sharing in this video. Remarkable!
I like how you look into root causes from different angels. Love learning about this you explain it so well. I read a few of your books.
My daughter was allergic to them so she started taking saffron supplements 15mg 2x a day three days later 90% was gone. It’s two years later and it’s still amazing.
Great to hear. Do you mean she only needed that one course of Saffron, or she has taken it consistently for 2 years?
What brand of saffron do you use?