You are awesome dude🤩🤙🏻 one can feel like you have made progress since you started the channel. I relate alot to what you talk about in your videos. I do not have AvPD but long story short i feel like it hits the nail on the head for me. Your videos have helped me a lot to get perspective on myself.
You sound a lot more positive in this video Jake. Well done for going on a date. I know that isn't easy especially for us avpd sufferers. Congratulations on the song, it sounds to me like it would be good for your mental health if you wrote more songs. I'm gonna go and listen to it now. Well done and take care.
Hey I just wanna say your videos help me feel less alone with AVPD. About a year ago I started to get help after a few years of being homebound. I long suspected I had AVPD and just recently got diagnosed by my psychologist after a few sessions. In the beginning I saw a psychiatrist, got prescribed paroxetine and mirtazapine. It’s had a minimal effect on my anxiety. Maybe it’s increased my motivation, but it’s hard to say. It’s definitely helped with my appetite, I was underweight before. In the beginning mirtazapine helped with sleep, but not anymore. I asked my psychiatrist about Nardil, and she actually prescribed it, but after reading through the very restrictive low tyramine diet I decided against it. The risk of hypertensive crisis is just too scary. I found a very good psychologist who really understands me. Currently doing exposure therapy and schema therapy. Starting small with exposure therapy. It’s hard, and I don’t see how it’ll help me face my bigger fears that seem impossible, but I’m trying anyway. It sounds like the ketamine treatment was just an IV infusion. Maybe look into ketamine or psychedelic assisted psychotherapy? I hope you find a treatment that works for you. ❤️
Wow, thank you :) I do enjoy Tool but have never really gotten into them seriously. I can really appreciate the comparison, though! I think for me, a similar sound might be inspired by the band Spotlights.
I have been taking M.A.O.I.s for many years now. It doesn't fix the AvPD, but it puts a floor on my depression. Before I'd sink and sink and really have to claw to get my head above water. Now when I get hit with a bad bout of depression, I can self-isolate and usually sleep. The depression starts to lift within a day. That's not to say it goes away entirely, but it gets back to manageable levels. As far as restrictions, I am very careful about OTC medications. The main danger is from decongestants. Anti-histamines are okay and I take Mucinex (NOT THE DM VERSION!) to unclog my sinuses when I have a bad cold. I won't give you any advice about diet, except to take advice from qualified professionals, including dieticians who can tell you more accurately how much tyramine is in various foods. Also, I had electroshock many years ago and all it did was create gaps in my memory about events just before and after the treatments. I wish you the very best as you strive to find a way out of AvPD.
When it comes to substances, I was prescribed xanax 1yr ago and was told to take it ‘only when it’s absolutely needed’. So what did I do? I started taking every time I was about to go out 😂 Anxiety was absolutely gone. I don’t think I was on it for more than a month because it started to feel addictive already but i think it made me progress a lot because I’d associate socialising with that relaxation even after I stopped taking it Not saying you should get into drugs, God forbid. But maybe it’s worth trying to make a more direct link between confidence and sensorial stuff, like getting yourself your favourite food after going or walking around with one earbud in, playing specifically a playlist that makes you feel more assured
Thanks for sharing that. Trying xanax or another benzo crosses my mind occasionally. The one time I took it, I didn't love how I felt, though if it was more helpful at a different dose, I suspect I wouldn't be able to stop taking it. And for where I live, I pretty much have to drive to get out anywhere anyway, and ya can't drive while taking that. But I really appreciate hearing about your experience and the progress that stuck around afterwards.
Interesting video Jake, I enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to hearing about how the 12 step ACA meeting goes.
You are awesome dude🤩🤙🏻 one can feel like you have made progress since you started the channel. I relate alot to what you talk about in your videos. I do not have AvPD but long story short i feel like it hits the nail on the head for me. Your videos have helped me a lot to get perspective on myself.
Thanks man, I really appreciate it :)
You sound a lot more positive in this video Jake. Well done for going on a date. I know that isn't easy especially for us avpd sufferers. Congratulations on the song, it sounds to me like it would be good for your mental health if you wrote more songs. I'm gonna go and listen to it now. Well done and take care.
Thank you, Ryan :)
Thanks for sharing! Really proud of you Jake!! ❤️❤
Hey, thank you for sharing your experience. It is very helpful with my understanding of myself and issues that I have.
Cheers bro :)
Good luck to your holiday survival too! Also, wishing you a positive experience with med tapering & the group you're attending!
Thank you Allyson :) The med tapering is thankfully going really well, a week in of taking none. First holiday of the season has been survived!
Thanks for sharing. Lots of interesting insights.
:)
Hey Jake! Looking good and sounding great!
Hey I just wanna say your videos help me feel less alone with AVPD. About a year ago I started to get help after a few years of being homebound. I long suspected I had AVPD and just recently got diagnosed by my psychologist after a few sessions.
In the beginning I saw a psychiatrist, got prescribed paroxetine and mirtazapine. It’s had a minimal effect on my anxiety. Maybe it’s increased my motivation, but it’s hard to say. It’s definitely helped with my appetite, I was underweight before. In the beginning mirtazapine helped with sleep, but not anymore. I asked my psychiatrist about Nardil, and she actually prescribed it, but after reading through the very restrictive low tyramine diet I decided against it. The risk of hypertensive crisis is just too scary.
I found a very good psychologist who really understands me. Currently doing exposure therapy and schema therapy. Starting small with exposure therapy. It’s hard, and I don’t see how it’ll help me face my bigger fears that seem impossible, but I’m trying anyway.
It sounds like the ketamine treatment was just an IV infusion. Maybe look into ketamine or psychedelic assisted psychotherapy?
I hope you find a treatment that works for you. ❤️
Thank you for the kind words, it really means a lot
Your song sounds very Tool-inspired and awesome. Are you a big fan of Tool?
Wow, thank you :) I do enjoy Tool but have never really gotten into them seriously. I can really appreciate the comparison, though! I think for me, a similar sound might be inspired by the band Spotlights.
I have been taking M.A.O.I.s for many years now. It doesn't fix the AvPD, but it puts a floor on my depression. Before I'd sink and sink and really have to claw to get my head above water. Now when I get hit with a bad bout of depression, I can self-isolate and usually sleep. The depression starts to lift within a day. That's not to say it goes away entirely, but it gets back to manageable levels. As far as restrictions, I am very careful about OTC medications. The main danger is from decongestants. Anti-histamines are okay and I take Mucinex (NOT THE DM VERSION!) to unclog my sinuses when I have a bad cold. I won't give you any advice about diet, except to take advice from qualified professionals, including dieticians who can tell you more accurately how much tyramine is in various foods. Also, I had electroshock many years ago and all it did was create gaps in my memory about events just before and after the treatments. I wish you the very best as you strive to find a way out of AvPD.
Thanks man, I really appreciate you sharing, those insights are really helpful.
I heard TMS therapy is helpful. I’m sorry you are suffering with this.
Thanks Christina :)
When it comes to substances, I was prescribed xanax 1yr ago and was told to take it ‘only when it’s absolutely needed’. So what did I do? I started taking every time I was about to go out 😂 Anxiety was absolutely gone. I don’t think I was on it for more than a month because it started to feel addictive already but i think it made me progress a lot because I’d associate socialising with that relaxation even after I stopped taking it
Not saying you should get into drugs, God forbid. But maybe it’s worth trying to make a more direct link between confidence and sensorial stuff, like getting yourself your favourite food after going or walking around with one earbud in, playing specifically a playlist that makes you feel more assured
Thanks for sharing that. Trying xanax or another benzo crosses my mind occasionally. The one time I took it, I didn't love how I felt, though if it was more helpful at a different dose, I suspect I wouldn't be able to stop taking it. And for where I live, I pretty much have to drive to get out anywhere anyway, and ya can't drive while taking that. But I really appreciate hearing about your experience and the progress that stuck around afterwards.
Congratulations ✨🌞✨ is the song on YT?
Yeah! Another channel. Linked in the description :)