You must be on to something! As a child I was emotionally abandoned by my mom, and psychologically abused. I also witnessed a friend of mine die in front of me .... we were both 4 years old. No one helped me process the trauma and grief, I was gaslit instead! Grew up in a family full of narcissists and I was treated like I was not there. Married a person just like my mom, and had several other traumatic events. So now I'm 56 years old, full of depression and anxiety. I've been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression. Life has never been peaceful for me until now. I've tried multiple medications and the only one my brain can tolerate is Prozac. I've been on it for twenty years now and it doesn't seem to rid me fully of depression. So I totally believe what this study says. Thank you for your information. ❤
I am 55. I have had depression and ADHD my whole life. Had a bad fall as a child. What keeps me from doing myself in is I remind myself that change will always happen so I will feel better again. Reading what you just said helps so much.
If depression is due to bad connection of brain nerves, and is clause related to neuroplasticity, how can you explain that young folks who experience depression earlier in their lives are more likely to have a chronic depression, although, thanks to their young age, their brain should be more effective to readjust, given an appropriate medication and / or psychotherapy? It does not make sens...
She is just like all other psychiatrist. They repeat the same theories hyped by the pharmaceutical companies. Pharmaceutical companies spend more on marketing than academic research. Profit is king.
I know that I am late to the comments, but after suffering for many years with periods of clinical depression, I realized (at he age of 32 years old) that my depression was caused by the circumstances of my life at that time. Almost all of it environmental. Growing up and living in a home with my domineering and rigid mother = depression. Being forced to endure attending a school where I was bullied and outcast = depression. Working in a hostile and toxic work environment = depression. As soon as I removed myself from these situations my depressive episodes would lift. I have periodically taken anti depressants, which did help sometimes. This is just my experience
Yep. I tried over 10 anti-depressants over many years with no effect. Mindfulness and contextualizing my mental history (attachment theory/CPTSD) has been the only thing that has slowly moved me towards better mental health.
Same with me. I was also just prescribed drugs after drugs and literally none of them helped me. I still haven't hacked how to get rid of depression but I'm looking.
@@allee1021Hi, What worked and is still working for me is listening to and being absolutely honest with what the deepest parts of me are really feeling. These feelings need to be given their voice even if they aren't "right" or "pretty". I try to find out what they want to say. If my deepest feeling distills down to "I hate life" then I try to listen like I would a friend and find out why I apparently "hate life". What feelings are behind that? I keep digging and digging and listening and listening because "I hate life" is just the words for a feeling and often it's not very accurate so keep finding out what the feeling has to say. Eventually I get down to an almost non-verbal emotion or I might realize that I hear the voice of my parents, or something. In that process I realize, "whoa, that's not true" or "whoa, that's not me". I'm essentially describing a version of mindfulness and CBT. The trick is that I've had to stay at this and commit to it, and keep coming back to it when I fall off for *years*. These issues are deep and are the very things that formed who I am. They don't want to change. I've had to commit to this harder than learning any other skill, but I no longer have 40 bags of garbage in my house because I'm too depressed or afraid to go outside any more. I have a life. I have a wife, and I savor being alive every day. There is an answer and you have to look for it like your life depends on it, cuz it does. Best! L.
Thank you for being a honest doctor! I wish my psych doctor taught about food, exercise, and mindfulness. I was very damaged by the drugs given to me. Now I have been eating right, exercising, and meditating..I dont need any medication. I wish theyd teach this to patients FIRST.
I love your channel. This makes mental health education very understandable. You communicate with a clarity rarely observed. These topics are so very relevant and so useful for myself and my family. I want to support this channel. Very needed and very up to date. Thank you Doctor!!!!
If depression is due to bad connection of brain nerves, and is clause related to neuroplasticity, how can you explain that young folks who experience depression earlier in their lives are more likely to have a chronic depression, although, thanks to their young age, their brain should be more effective to readjust, given an appropriate medication and / or psychotherapy? It does not make sens...
Doctor, you have really brought some light to my dark world… You do a fabulous job explaining depression and neural plasticity and how the neurotransmitters work… I feel so fortunate to have found you as a source of good information
I just did life coaching for a year and it did more for me than 20 years of therapy! We worked on my feelings, where my brain felt stuck, we back tracked to the original thoughts. After processing these with the therapist, I could allow and form new thoughts and they have changed my thinking and feeling long term. I feel lighter and my depression is virtually gone. One thought I would ruminate on and get stuck with was how my mom is a narcissistic jerk. The thoughts would paralyze me after being around her because of the uncaring things she said and did. Now, after legitimate coaching, I can be around my mom and my new thoughts are now “of course she would say that”. I no longer carry the weight, it’s like my brain connections aren’t stuck!
It sounds wonderful that you found a competent coach who was helpful. Would you mind sharing their name ? Since you're speaking of coach/therapist, it sounds like they had a background in both? (Which I guess could be helpful, I was also raised by a narcicisst mom / have been struggling with depression for a long time and while I feel like traditional therapy isn't working for me, I also don't want to end up with a life coach who knows nothing about mental health) Thanks in advance!
Man, wished Dr. Tracey was my doc. It is impossible to get quality treatment and/or care. I eventually just gave up and just have to suffer, have no other choice. Feel like most doctors only want that first 5 minutes with you so they can get their payment then see ya in 3 months for the same thing. Repeating process. And people wonder why you’re not trying to get help. I know all doctors aren’t like that, Dr. Tracey is the exception. Wished all doctors were created phenomenal like she is. You’re awesome Dr. Tracey! One of the worst symptom in the depression for me is the EXTREME fatigue, and I mean it is FATIGUE BAD! I was treated for ADHD up until the age of 18, I wonder if mine is related to that. I have never been on or addicted to drugs. I did have an alcohol issue for many many years. I was a weekend binge drinker after 5pm. Never a full blown alcoholic, just the weekend binge drinking. I am almost 12 months sober and BOY I will NEVER go back to ANY alcohol consumption. Sobriety is DEFINITELY worth it. The only thing I wished would go is my depression, concentration, severe procrastination and mainly EXTREME FATIGUE. I exercise, get 7,500-10,000 steps a day, do cardio 2-4 times a day and free weights each week and NOTHING else. I will wake up, extremely fatigue and lay on the couch for 3+ hours before even getting up. I eat clean. I mean i have done EVERYTHING and nothing helps AT ALL! I literally have to force myself to do cardio or workout. I basically force myself to do everything bc I dont have the energy. Wished I could solve this 😢 thanks for the content Dr. Tracey!
it also drastically changes how we think about ourselves as people who suffer from depression. from just being born wrong and having to take meds to make up for it... to being shaped by things that happened to us. the broken circuits are like the anatomical manifestation of the ... well... wounds.. cracks... we feel in our selves. and it means that... yea what happened to us shaped us... but we can shape ourselves now by making the subconcious concious. that's empowerment through selfreflection. helps with the helplessness...
@@vishva8kumara sometimes you can't change what is happening around you so the cycle of depression never ends , its ok thinking oh ill change my attitude , if something is causing you the depression example work ect get another job , but if it's something that you can't change then what do you do
Perfect. I am coming across the concept of neuroplasticity as a cause for depression for the first time. This makes perfect sense. Bad incidents, bad lifestyle, bad experience lead to bad connections between neurons giving birth to a bad circuit. What I saw so far was constantly an argument whether depression was cause or symptom, whether it was just chemical balance or summation of lifestyle choice and life experiences. Neuroplasticity seems to be the perfect piece that connects the two.
Dear Dr. Tracy, My mother has depression and we cannot afford the treatment yet. My siblings and I have been learning more about mental illness and how to treat depression and we've found your channel to be the best source of information. Thank you for your effort!
I was diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder and have had it since I was a teenager. I also have drug resistant depression. I just finished my treatment using rtms and I feel great. I used the same rtms treatment 3 years ago and the depression didn't come back until another 2 years. Could have been longer but a lot of stressful things were happening and I spiraled back in. What I found helped to keep those new connections/ transmitters going and growing was meditation and yoga in the morning and doing something creative (same part of the brain). For those suffering from depression, hang in there! That awful molasses feeling in your brain will get better with help, you just need to take the steps to get the right treatment for you and do everything you can to be kind to your body and mind. Your depression doesn't define you just like someone who has some other medical condition. You are loved just the way you are 💖
Thank you 🙏 Dr. Tracey. This partially explains why my meds only worked when I slept right, ate right, and walked every day. The gut brain video explained the rest. God bless you Dr. Tracey❤
I believe what she’s saying is the root of depression is misfiring of the neurons, while lack of serotonin is a consequence of the misfiring. The medications help inhibit re-uptake. That is helpful-as she said it’s like continually giving blood to a wounded person but closing the wound would be a true solution. Is that your understanding? So there is still a physical cause in addition to the emotional ones that impact our emotional health.
If depression is due to bad connection of brain nerves, and is clause related to neuroplasticity, how can you explain that young folks who experience depression earlier in their lives are more likely to have a chronic depression, although, thanks to their young age, their brain should be more effective to readjust, given an appropriate medication and / or psychotherapy? It does not make sens...
One thing I've always struggled with: whats the difference between depression and just not enjoying life? Eg being down about working all the time and being in debt and not really seeing a future seems like a normal reaction.
Also, each one of us has different metabolisms that also play a role in treatment. Genesight has helped my family get on the medications that work with their own individual metabolisms. Genetics play a role in treatment. Thanks Tracy for making your videos simple to understand. You are a great asset to the mental health world 🌎
I have been experiencing just this, I was depressed before I started active hobbies like Painting and listening to audiobooks or reading different genres. I also experiment with taking new routes to a regular destination. Xbox or gaming has really ignited my mind and especially learning capacity. Games have this ability to slowly help you level up and keep you focused and trying harder. I liked your video on gaming too. During play time on xbox we learn so much during gaming it has really invigorated my brains suddenly. I am 41. Thank you Doctor Tracy!
Pls save me. I had that stressful event , that was mentioned. I stressed so bad I got anxiety then insomnia..the event was tying to stop retirement,... I lost. I went into horrible depression... and unable to enjoy any and all activities. I've lost my emotions, and pleasure in hobbies I enjoyed before. I don't take medications, I do now, talk with psychologist, but still unable to get over not having my job anymore, and missing my job , coworkers. I wasn't aware of structure, purpose, social interaction, identity, self security etc... pls help me... im not living these days and I'm never happy, .just down and negative.
Thank you Doctor. There are people in my life that are depressed and your videos are very informative and helpful. I struggle with how to effectively be supportive, especially when they become withdrawn and stop communicating.
That's a tough one. It's tempting to want to keep reaching out to let them, but sometimes that's too much for people. I think if you let them know you're there, then give them space, you strike a good balance of being supportive but not intrusive.
Thank you for your advice, Doctor. I've noticed a decline for the past few months with one friend where she's barely communicating. She was in therapy but I don't know if she still is. I'll give her space.
Many thanks doctor. I was told I had OCD. Took the first prescribed tablet and it made my head feel like a garbage dump. Lost my drive and motivation, mobility was inhibited, my mental acuity was compromised etc. Never took pill number two, and I am much better off for it. Exercise is medicine and uplifter eg jogging, walking. Your thinking and lifestyle does influence mental health. Thanks again doc.
The HPA axis is burnt out in depression and reflex integration can help reorganize and differentiate the Fear Paralysis and Moro fear response in the brain. This is so fundamental to helping the brain stabilize. People who have confused FPR and Moro responses often have anxiety and fear responses, which is the most fundamental level of the system going awry.
I gotta say I have been watching your channel for a while now. Your channel gave me faith, and allowed me to come to terms with my issues, And realize there is are possibilities to get help and be happy again. I was on the edge of suicide for a long time until I came across your Bi polar and ADHD videos along with your depression videos and a few Other things persobality disorders. It's given explanations to things I have done and regretted and helped me come to terms with some things through my therapist I started seeing after watching your videos. First therapist Ive ever seen. So thank you so much, as I am so happy today and still watch your videos today. I hope you ser this, and thanks again for everything you do, and best wishes to you and your family.
I have a one month Fluoxetine prescription. My two major problems are rumination and low self esteem. For so many years I believed that depression was partially hereditary. Thank you, Dr Marks for dispelling this myth.
Dr. Marks has helped me significantly in just a few of her videos than any therapist I've seen in the past 5 years. Please keep these videos going! When you base your videos off of pathophysiology and evidence based research I am significantly more successful at helping my mental health improve.
I have schizoaffective bipolar disorder, severe ptsd ,depression, impulsive control disorder and cocaine use disorder. I would love for you to do a video on affection and emotional support and how crucial it is for the survival of someone with any mental illness. My parents can say for a fact I have all these problems but won’t ever admit to how horrible my experiences have been
very interesting. no one i’ve been seeing has mentioned this. i’m 78 and had everything figured out. but, right now, i can’t deal with this. my head is all over the place. (first anniversary of husband’s dying of cancer) i am dealing with an overload of problems. 😶 i say this for anyone else out there who is in the same place. let your head deal and then let yourself calm down. being with others like you helps an awful lot. 🙂 i’ll figure this (sort of) new info later. 🌷🌱
I have anxiety and depression due to trying to figure out how to live as a disabled person among other events in my childhood. For years i could never understand or rap my head around depression being a chemical imbalance. But now that i've watched this video and looked at it through the lens of neuroplasticity It all started to make sense. I've tried medication for years and never had much of an efect. Now with an amazing therapist and strong friendships my depression has improved significantly and some of my neurons have started to get along with each other. I still have a long way to go but i'm proud of my progress and i'm hopeful that future treatments for depression will improve. One thing that has always helped me recently is to take things one at a time and not think too far ahead, and reminding myself and realizing there's a deeper part of me that's positive and that i can contribute to the world in a positive way and make a positive impact.
So looking forward to your video on mindfulness and neuroplasticity ☺️! I began a practice of meditation 30 min/daily (at the same time of starting my road to sobriety) and wow I must say the former has helped to decrease my anxiety attacks. It hasn’t gotten rid of it (it never will) but I began to notice subtle changes and less intensity in the anxiety attacks. Sobriety did intensify some of my anxiety because I went without one of my biggest coping mechanisms-but I feel that mindfulness in the long run has replaced alcohol in many ways 💗
Oh that’s so great to hear Sarah. Thanks for sharing this. How long did it take for you to see some improvement once you started doing meditation regularly.?
Thank you Dr. for mentioning my cause. A stressful life event 🥀 I never experienced this level of stress ever in my life. The trauma of this life altering event was devastating. I couldn't sleep for many days, and acquired the dreaded Insomnia. Since the future i hoped for was shattered and instantly gone forever... I got anxiety that just keeps getting worse. Then, i sunk into the worst depression. 7 months! Ive been in stress mode, unable to sleep more than 2 hrs. Still many sleepless consecutive days. Im nolonger able to go outside. I lost interests in everything, including hobbies, activities and friends. .... of course, everything is failing. My body has shrunk, muscles gone, and.. my eyesight went bad! Its not good for me... 💔🙌
Amazing how this 5 min vid can benefit you more than the SSRIs you take for years on end. This doctor has incredible knowledge, simple small steps to understanding your condition, in order to improve it 👏
If depression is due to bad connection of brain nerves, and is clause related to neuroplasticity, how can you explain that young folks who experience depression earlier in their lives are more likely to have a chronic depression, although, thanks to their young age, their brain should be more effective to readjust, given an appropriate medication and / or psychotherapy? It does not make sens...
Love this. I always wondered why all my mental problems started at 40 and now the study by Monash University of Australia that discovered that a "great rewiring" of the brain in mid-life could be the cause. Rewiring implies the breaking and forming of connections so this talk about brain connections is so relevant. Drugs did help for awhile but after 3 decades not so. I hope the research moves forward to discover ways of rewiring the brain correctly, not just putting chemicals in. Thnaks for this clip.
I enjoy your videos. I took a antidepressant and it made me depressed, irritable and feeling crazy. I stopped the med gradually with the doctor’s help. I’m still depressed. The side effects were a problem with the med. i have an appointment with my therapist to see what else I can do. Thank you for your videos!
Tank you for making these videos. I've been suffering from what I think is MDD for a little under a year now, and it's been the worst year of my life. Undoubtedly the worst thing about it is the cognitive impairment. My future plans and studies in college mandate that I be in tip top intellectual shape, and I don't even think I could pass middle school in the shape that I'm in; what's worse, this is the symptom which in my research seems to be the most difficult to actually reverse, even in remission. If it weren't for the extreme anxiety over the urgency of reversing this fast, for the aforementioned reasons, I fear I wouldn't even have a modicum of energy or motivation to actively try and kick this. I've been devoting myself to researching as deeply as I can to construct with my therapist the most aggressive possible treatment with a focus on cognitive enhancement, and your videos have been a huge help!
Dr. Tracey Marks, Just wanted to give you a huge THANK YOU! for being a guiding light :) I've learned and made so many lifestyle changes based on your feedback. My life has turned 180 for the positive and so happy to have found you :)
Hi Dr. Tracy, I agree I wish you were my doctor!!! I was diagnosed with clinical depression as a teenager and it has only gotten worse to put it lightly. I’m now 58 and it’s almost unbearable. You’re right as far as living a very stressful life, that’s a definite yes. I also have fibromyalgia and arthritis. I do know my depression makes my fibromyalgia worse. As far as hereditary my mother also struggled with all 3. My dads mom was in the era of electric shock treatments and institutionalized many times in the 50’s and maybe 60’s. I don’t do well with antidepressants, allergies or side effects. Usually hallucinations and suicidal thoughts. Oh yeah also diagnosed with sleep paralysis and recently nocturnal hypoxia. Apparently I don’t go into REM sleep at all and only 30% of the stage before that (sorry I can’t think of what it’s called at the moment). Sleep in it’s self is a challenge. Currently I’m on 37.5 mg of Zoloft which seems to be my maximum before I reach zombieville and not getting out of bed at all. I’m so tired of feeling this way! As it is I don’t do much more than bed and couch due to my disabilities with the fibromyalgia and arthritis. The pain is very limiting to living. I use to be a nurse for many years until the pain was to much. I miss myself even though I struggled with depression I could function most of the time. When I say depression I mean anywhere from sadness, crying most everyday, not getting out of bed, not bathing for over a week, very poor appetite. No friends, family doesn’t come around. Any suggestions?? Thank you very much
Thank you so much our Psychiatrist. The Diathesis Stress model also suggests that although a predisposition to illness exists because of genetics or upbringing the illness itself will not appear unless or until it is elicited by the environment. Thank you for sharing your great knowledge and wisdom to us! You also mentor my daughter to become apsychiatist in future. God bless you.
Thank you for clarifying neuroplasticity and integrating problem lives and transmitted chemicals. Some people are just done in keeping all the balls in the air. We need support. Not just drugs. ❤
I came across this channel for a reason !!!!!!! You’re awesome always.. very educated.... well educated I should say.. to take time and actually respond to mental health sufferers like myself means so much!!!! To put out such informal information means our lives!!!! It’s gives hope back just knowing someone out there in this world can help!! MENTAL ILLNESS HURTS AND ITS A DARK PLACE.... even Jehovah God knows how serious anxieties are on the human body... He states at Proverbs 12:25... Anxiety in a mans heart weighs it down but a good word cheers it up!!! You have good words!! Very helpful🙏🏽
my lovley grandaughter has had chronic depression for 5 years she is 20 years old now and a beautiful person, kind and thoughtful nothing sees to help her dr tracey and it makes me sad to see her not happy and she gets so stressed at unusual things and she cant even talk to me on the fone God bless you dr tracey you are a super caring person
Hi Barbara. I’m sorry you have to see your granddaughter suffer like this. Maybe you could suggest she watch Mt depression playlist. I talk about treatment resistant depression and other options for treatment. I have an upcoming video on the neuromodulators like ECT, TMS and neurofeedback. That will be in a few weeks. Here's the depression playlist th-cam.com/play/PLazcP3-djRZ3_VgA6P42Z0j3dkfyu6WWk.html
I have only recently found your channel. I appreciate your videos. Very much. I was on Anti-depressant and anti-anxiety meds for about 10 years. I went off about 5 years ago. Recently my depression and anxiety came back and I have an amazing therapist. We have decided to go the non Med route. I’m more than ok with this. It’s right for me. I just started a mindfulness course and it is already quite helpful. I’ve been a teacher for 30 years and it had become increasingly stressful over the years. I am so encouraged by the research being done on this subject.
Is it true that depression runs in a family? My maternal grandmother attempted suicide by drinking bleach in front of me when I was 8. She has been taking antidepressants for 3 yrs. My maternal uncle committed suicide last year, he was experiencing symptoms of depression for the last 1,2 yrs without a treatment. My depression started from August, 2019 after I moved to a new city where I didn't have any friends. After months talking therapy, I'm getting much better.
This adds a whole new level of complexity to human life. Aren't we supposed to be antifragile? Like get tougher after difficult circumstances? It should be: what does not kill you, makes you stronger but it is not.
I have been on ssri's for years. SNRI's work better for me. I am currently on Pristiq 100 mg. I just finished two rounds (35 sessions each) of TMS in the last year. Plus I have been on disability from my work since October for depression and anxiety. I have started counseling in January. I journal and track my meds in a planner everyday to help me stay on track with them. Most days now I am feeling so much better. I still have off days, like maybe once a week, but with a good track record of good days now, I am able to tell myself that tomorrow will be better and usually it is. On my off days, I let myself rest, and do some self-care things. I don't think there is a perfect solution right now for depression and anxiety. It is like diabetes in a way where you just have to treat it with the medical technology we have at this time, and really keep yourself on a routine, and really hone in on what self-care things make you feel better, and can help get you through the day with the least amount of stress buildup. I am not sure if I can handle working, at least not full-time. Luckily, I have a very supportive husband who I can rely on. Not working has allowed me to really take care of myself, and fully understand what self-care means to me. I have set a daily schedule for myself and take breaks to relax and not get stressed throughout the day. I am sure I will have to switch meds again in the next several years, as that has always been the case for me. Unless there is some medical breakthrough for depression. In my case it is genetic and life circumstances. I have been on the depressed side even when I was a little kid. Growing up people always referred to me as "sensitive". Anyway, I love your videos. Thank you.
I'm 71, dealing with my ADD, and depression. Counseling has been set up. I really should be enjoying my retirement. I am not. Retirement has exacerbated my condition, even though I've enough to do around my home to keep me busy for years, decades. In the past, i went through the whole gamut of drugs, all were horrible, made matters worse. The only drug that worked for me was Seroquel. I was having severe sleep issues. I had to cut the pill, it was so powerful. Eventually, a nurse friend said that I was taking so little, it was a placebo. I stopped.
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That's it! I'm moving back to the USA. I need you as my doctor 😊
Check out the TH-cam videos and other resources of Irene Lyon on her web page. She has a lot of information on trauma healing and neuroplasticity, as well as exercises. Yoga, meditation and mindfulness are often great, but she goes even beyond that. Her material, among so many other things, has helped me a lot with my treatment resistant, lifelong depression. A Canadian university is currently doing a study of her methods.
Your videos are amazing. They’re right on point, they get to the point, and things are explained in a clear concise manner. And you always mention options or upcoming information, which is helpful. This is a great channel.
Thank you so much for this channel! Its helping learn about more updated treatments. I'm able to communicate my needs to my care team in a more knowledgeable way & Confident manner. Its helping me work through past trauma and learn skills to help me be the person i want to be. Thank you!
Oh no did you fire your doc? For what it’s worth I refer my patients to my channel because we spend so much time talking about other issues that I don’t get a chance to talk about these things with them. 😊
Actually he fired me. I guess when I asked if he could suggest any online resources (he said "no") & I gave him an example of something I'd read, he took that as me saying he didn't know what he was doing. He told me to find another doctor. I think it was a good thing.
Hypnosis has alot of similarities with Mindfulness. Creating more connectivity in rhe brain. Deep breathing, guided visualisation, positive Suggestions.
meditation, exercise, yoga, and appreciating time by myself and with friends and family has helped me to live with and deal with depression. the medications that i was given as a young adult did not help me, but made me feel worse
Perhaps you could discuss how genetic testing can help you determine which meds you do/don't respond to. My older sister took it. It showed the ones that wouldn't work for her and it was pretty accurate. I need to take that test myself. Almost all the meds, antidepressant, antipsychotics, never really worked for me. I can't handle the side effects. It's too much, stuffy nose, cotton mouth. etc. I did start on one a few months ago. It changed my life completely. It took a long time for me to completely feel good. Zoloft, an SSRI is the one and has worked very well for me. Hardly any side effects at all. Depression, anxiety and other things have all but disappeared. I'm feeling better than I ever have in my whole life, at least from what I remember. Nothing worth mentioning. My sister did real well on the Zoloft and thought it might work well for me too. I must have felt well at one point. I'm still alive and in good shape and very healthy. I exercise everyday. I walk 8-10 miles ever day. I started losing weight about a year ago from a breakup and had a really hard time processing. The Zoloft stopped all of my obsessive thoughts. I just woke up one day, and I felt better. No high, my obsessive thoughts were practically gone. They now longer control my life, I've done a lot of reading about side effects of Zoloft from patients feedback. It got the highest rating of all I've ever taken. I thought, if this doesn't work then I'm done with all the crap. I've been on it for almost 3 months and the changes in my life have been tremendous. . Even the first couple of days, I noticed a difference but didn't last. Maybe the placebo effect, don't know. It took a full 8 weeks. I'm a new man. I have hope, I'm very positive, It's easier to meet people. I've been attraction women without really doing anything. I have a good sense of humor and they see it and respond to me quite well. Humor is good for first contacts and breaking down the walls. I'm 66 years old, not retired but all the torture and pain and emotional ups and downs, Rx meds, opiods, alcohol, that I was addicted all but disappeared. I've never done street drugs. I have no criminal history (thank God) The only things I did was run red lights and little speeding. Last moving violation I had was almost 25 years ago. I still get a little weird but it's easier now. The small stuff is a piece of cake. I still have a few unwanted bad habits but it doesn't ruin my life. No craving for alcohol either. The thoughts of wanting to get some opioids or the benzo's, the worst, pop into my head but doesn't over power me. I'm real responsible now. I'm in good health, take care of my body and I'm a new man. :)) I can't say enough how much my life has been changed because of Zoloft. :))
Hi, I am so happy to read your message because I suffer from postpartum depression and anxiety after having my baby in January 2022, I was all over the place with my mental state but I am getting better now, but it’s still those days that disables me, like the migraines, I was prescribed Sertraline (Zoloft) and I have had it for 2 months and I have not took it yet, I’m scared of the side affects but I know I need to take it. When I hear stories like yours it makes me want to take it so that I can have my life back, your story was so refreshing and it relaxed me just to hear that the medication work well for someone
@@jasmineharrington4323 You should give it shot. You'll never know until you try. I don't take Zoloft anymore. I'm now on TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy). Now that is a life changer. I'm not suicidal anymore although I do get depression now and then but it's short lived. I look better and feel better. I should have been on it 10 years ago. That's at least how long I've been able to produce it, may much longer. Take care.
I am really happy for you! Zoloft was awful for me, due to GI issues. It gaves me a huge diarrhea, even the lactose free version of it. I tried Zoloft twice because all physicians use to say that's the most appropriate for anxiety, but I honestly feel that Paxil and Cymbalta are much better for me. You talked about the genetic test before getting any medication. Actually, it should be a must. Because nowadays, physicians are just trying to "guess" which drug would benefit you the most, according to your disease, but they are very close and related. The real point is the tolerability and the side effects, as you said. Does this genetic testing allow to anticipate the potentiel side effect? Or are they just meant to evaluate if you will correctly respond to the drug?
So glad to know that meds are being researched that work differently. And people must know that antidepressants alone are not going to fix everything. Psychotherapy is important to learn the tools you need to operate your malfunctioning circuit board. Nutrition, exercise, pushing yourself out of the comfort zone of depression...all these things make a difference. I speak from experience.
Hi Ordenna. You’re absolutely right I think therapy is very underutilized. There’s practical reasons people don’t get into therapy but I also think in general people don’t believe it works as well as it does.
@@DrTraceyMarks it's definitely not easy to get into psychotherapy, mainly due to financial reasons. I'm fortunate(ish) that I'm able to have mine covered by Medicaid, since I'm disabled due to legal blindness and bipolar 2 w/ severe anxiety disorder. This may be off subject, but over the past year or so(I'm 42), I was having severe brain fog and mood swings that became increasingly worse over that time. After talking with my psychiatrist and starting psychotherapy, I had the motivation to really reflect on my life & keep a chart of my mood swings. I was really not functioning on any level. Cyclothymia? Rapid cyclng? What was going on with me?! Then I made the correlation of my 5-6 "good" days a month with my hormones. Life changing! I saw my gyn & started year-round hormones to end my ovulation. In 3 weeks I have noticed a major improvement in mood stability, funtion, and lifted brain fog. It was the most horrible year! I thought i had really completely lost my mind and wasn't coming back. Your videos have been really helpful in explaining the symptoms and science of different types of bipolar disorder. They helped me weed out my mental illness as the sole cause of my near psychosis. PMDD and bipolar disorder don't play well together. I just wanted to share this story because I searched desperately for a video, an article, public comments that sounded similar to my experience. I know my story isn't rare. It would be immoral to not share this because it can literally save a life. Thank you for your reply, and thank you for allowing me to post my experience on your channel. Maybe a good topic for a future video. Here's to being well and informed! xx
It took science this many years to find something this intuitive about depression. Science is great and helpful, but it shouldn't be taken as a know-it-all or the ultimate truth as some people make it out to be on certain issues.
Dr. Mark's, your videos are professional and perfect in their art direction. Please add a bar to your cover page at the top or bottom w your name, so it is easier to find you. I'd hate to miss one of your videos.
Dr. Tracy your given information is of so much help...thanks so much... In this particular video what you are explaining seems so connecting to my situation....I have epilepsy n get tonic clonic fits n focal fits too...m ADHD...I had been going through so much depression n anxity too.... All of these things with me n the brain parts you talk about are very much affected...surally soon with the support of new doctors n your given reliable valuable information m gonna win over all of these issues ❤
Dr Tracy thank you for this video! You bridged a few connections for me on this no pun intended. I talk about this dilemma w friends and family often. Possible that further psilocybin research may show improvement in reconnection of neurons? I have been microdosing periodically for the last few months and it has been the only real improvement in my depression/anxiety over the last 2-3 years, remarkably actually. I watched your video on that topic and enjoyed it as well. I look forward to following your work further. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge ❤️
Hi Dr. Marks I absolutely adore you One night while I was attempting to fall back asleep I was searching for prayer because my sleep had been disrupted by worries depression or just a low mood , I was fascinated and hoped some of the things you said would help me!
I have depression and have been on multiple types of medicines and different combinations with limited success. I tried TMS also with no success. This video about the new medications is something that gives me hope. Do you mean a new type treating in a new way, if so this is really giving me hope. I've been on SSRI's, SNRI's, abilify type and such so hearing of a new type as opposed to a new medication of the same type is refreshing.
Yes I’m talking about a medication that works by a completely different mechanism. I’ve seen a couple mentioned that were completely different. These new meds are still in the works and have a ways to go before they are approved but yes it is something to look forward to.
This makes soooooo much sense!!!! Any time i've had a major depressive episodes the last 25 years that i've suffered it has been after a major stressor. I can even feel it happen. I told a friend that i feel my brain break. Now i can say short circuit. Luckily anti- depressants help me a lot. They are a godsent. Yoga and running too.
My brain is broken I sure wish their was a cure.There is not enough medication in the world to keep me sane only my faith in God. Very educational thanks Dr. Tracey wish their were more helpful doctors like you! 🙂
Wow this is timely information. I really believe the environmental factors are very important. I admire bessel van der kolk’s work on early childhood trauma and its correlation to the improper pruning of old unused neural pathways. Ironically his work in trauma has given me so much despair paired with hope . To me, Kaiser permanente’s ace study supports similar ideas. As a nurse I see patients in the hospital and I recognize emotional hardship and trauma and it amazes me how prevalent it is, and how lifelong these patterns can be, manifesting not only in emotional and psychiatric symptoms but physical as well. Recently, i experienced neurological problems after a huge fight with my husband that just rekindled many old feelings and memories of severe abuse and early childhood trauma. I had severe speech problems and immense difficulty reading out loud, not being able to sound out words and struggling to talk. This went on to facial and muscular tics that could only be controlled with cogentin. With all my soul I thought I was hallucinating or had suffered a stroke. But everything was negative. I still suffer from mild stuttering but it has improved over the past few months. The mind body connection defies mere words! Thanks Dr Marks for your videos.
I hated the withdrawal symptoms I would get if I forgot to take a pill or took it too late. Decided to take St. John’s Wort and so far, so good! Glad the SSRI’s work for you!
You're in the fetal position because you've been addicted to them for 30 years. Not because you'd naturally be in the fetal position because you're depressed.
Always remember do what is best for you. I used to feel burdened with taking meds, but I got over that mindset, when I remember how far the medication allowed me to come. It breathed life into my lungs. We are in this together. Keep pushing.
@@redvelvetcakeYUM A good metaphor for medication is this: you are on a sailboat, the waves and water are roaring around you, thus you cannot gain momentum to sail. Medications help calm the waters to gain momentum for forward movement. They can be great for getting out of a rut. However, they are not something we should be relying on long-term, with the exception of severe cases.
I think you are the best doctor in the universe, so glad i found you. This are all facts, for me having a ocd, is like having a wampires in the brain, brain are just stuck, but with food and therapy and medication there is hope for mental world, it's nice to listen people like you,
2:34- “As you learn new things, new circuit paths are formed and old, unused paths disappear.” This statement really stood out to me and will be very important for me to know on my path of healing and managing symptoms that I experience as a result of Bipolar. Self control and mindfulness can help me to “let go” of unwanted, bad habits and help me to create new and healthy habits that will help me to reach my goals and cause bipolar to be my ally. I recently adopted the idea of bipolar being my ally and look for the positive things that come from or can come from symptoms.
It helps me, but I have to be consistent. If I stop doing it, then beat myself up for that, well, it' isn't so good. But yeah, mindfulness meditation and exercise help me. I take my meds too of course. ;0)
Oh Yes! ☺ Exercise is amazingly beneficial for Depression. If I run for an hour or more I feel euphoric and kind of high; it helps you get out of the pit of depression for a little while. But you have to be careful to be balanced about it. If you don't get enough exercise it's harder to stay on an even keel. But if you go all out and exercise everyday (or multiple times a day) it becomes an unhealthy obsession that can trigger eating disorders. (That happened to me.) I am recovering from Anorexia-binge purge subtype and I now try to listen more to what my body and mind needs. If it needs a day of rest then I allow myself to chill out. If I feel restless, agitated, or depressed that's when I know it's time to go run outside or head to the gym.
I took medicines they did not work I feel it made it worse. I love that your addressing this. Giving details for people will be what really changes lives making people accountable each day each week each month will be the trick. If you can do this over the internet you will help many. Sort of like s study. Maybe that's is the direction your going. My mind works in that way. Thankyou I hope you do.
You can actually cure depression , I was recommended to use psychedelic mushrooms to treat it, I micro dosed on it for a month since then I have been living a peaceful and happy, I get mine from an online vendor that specializes on the trade of psychedelic products
Hi,.. I liked your comment. As she mentioned: a stressful event in your life. I had the most stressful event I've ever experienced. It was a traumatic life altering event. I couldn't sleep for days,.. and got insomnia. The situation caused Anxiety as my future as I hoped was gone forever. The depression came.. and that was it.!!! It's so horrible to suffer from the event and losses..... and the grief and illnesses it has caused...🥀
What you describe as breaks in transmission arrays is actually compartmentalisation. I suspect that depression is an all out defence mechanism. Its like dividing the whole software to many segments, which communicate less with one another but all of them report to the control of the amygdala. Such rewiring makes sure that stressors get top priority in processing. The human mind dosnt have an interrupt clock that automatically jumps to BIOS, so it has to segmentise the whole software. It makes a lot of sense if you are a software enginner.
This was amazing. Thank you Tracy! It's so important to give more credit to mindfulness practice and its benefits within. I need to ask you something: how can you explain neuroplasticity and bipolar disorder? Is there a relation?
Dr Tracy even though I just watched your video from 2 years ago, the information you provided was interesting. I am a 50 year old woman who is high functioning with GAD. I have been on Wellbutrin for a couple of years now but haven’t really progressed much. I wonder if menopause contributes to my symptoms. My symptoms include malaise, low concentration, fatigue and lack motivation in my self care. My work routine definitely benefits me due to the structured schedule and distraction but by the time I get home I’m a zombie. My house is a mess and unorganized. I eat watch tv and go to bed pretty early. “Rinse and repeat” I enjoy your videos and appreciate your evidence based approach. Please continue your videos
Dr. Marks, in my MDD journey, I've come to understand that the limbic system gets worn down by the hormones adrenaline and cortisol generated by chronic/sustained stress and trauma, leading to an inflamed limbic system that cannot function properly in mood regulation. This was not explained to me initially (by my doctors or counsellors) and I was four years into my medication before finding this out. Most of the fellow MDD sufferers that I have met or corresponded with all share a common experience of childhood trauma, often followed by a stressful event (or in my case, a series of events) that led to a breakdown. With that, I have referred to MDD as a limbic system injury, which takes a tremendous weight off of the inherent symptom feelings of weakness and failure. I'm curious to know if you would you agree with this perspective?
I think this is very interesting and could definitely be accurate. I'm 29 and only have had 2 MDD "episodes" in my life and do not want to consider myself clinical or chronic (cannot imagine having this lifelong.) I noticed both episodes happened after incredibly stressful life events and, oddly, viruses. I believe covid inflamed my limbic system and caused it to happen again, but it heals itself with time.
Hi Samantha Johnson, My name is Patricia. I have been really struggling with anxiety and depression for about a year now. I never had any mental health problems. I never experienced anything like this in my life. I started going through this when I was recovering from covid last year... if I may ask, how long after covid did you start to feel better?
They may have been depressed in a different way, and/or have anxiety. Some anti-depressants can cause emotional blunting / dulling / anhedonia (the ability to feel enjoyment or desire pleasure). For some people, this is a relief. For some, it makes them feel more depressed. And for others, the medication doesn't cause this at all.
Thank you for your informative posts. You’ve taught me so much based gleaned from current research. Evidence-based treatment should be the gold standard for treatment.
Again you're treating the illness NOT the patient😰folks don't need drugs. They need emotional, mental and spiritual healing. Sighs.... Just throw the pharmaceutical business away.
Thank you so much for that explanation. I've always had a lot of questions about treatments and why they work and don't work for some people. I'm going to watch this again so that I haven't even better understanding.
Thank you for the amazing videos! Nobody on the internet gives related information in an easy to understand way and in a short period of time. I appreciate it! :)
I actually did really well with medicine for my depression. First med I took eliminated it entirely. I got my energy back entirely and I could genuinely stay calm and relaxed. I'm a new person basically I find it easy to be my extroverted self instead of being introverted due to my emotional exhaustion.
You must be on to something! As a child I was emotionally abandoned by my mom, and psychologically abused. I also witnessed a friend of mine die in front of me .... we were both 4 years old. No one helped me process the trauma and grief, I was gaslit instead! Grew up in a family full of narcissists and I was treated like I was not there. Married a person just like my mom, and had several other traumatic events. So now I'm 56 years old, full of depression and anxiety. I've been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression. Life has never been peaceful for me until now. I've tried multiple medications and the only one my brain can tolerate is Prozac. I've been on it for twenty years now and it doesn't seem to rid me fully of depression. So I totally believe what this study says. Thank you for your information. ❤
I am 55. I have had depression and ADHD my whole life. Had a bad fall as a child. What keeps me from doing myself in is I remind myself that change will always happen so I will feel better again. Reading what you just said helps so much.
Hey o/ Hope you feel better nowadays and found the good medication fit. It can get better
Good luck to you, Amethyst.
@@carolginsberg662 😊 Thank you
If depression is due to bad connection of brain nerves, and is clause related to neuroplasticity, how can you explain that young folks who experience depression earlier in their lives are more likely to have a chronic depression, although, thanks to their young age, their brain should be more effective to readjust, given an appropriate medication and / or psychotherapy? It does not make sens...
@@vegetossgss1114 sense is the least important... 🤔
I wish Dr tracey is my doctor.
Me too
Thanks Bee Man!!! You too S. Begay!
Right?
see TODD WHITE
She is just like all other psychiatrist. They repeat the same theories hyped by the pharmaceutical companies. Pharmaceutical companies spend more on marketing than academic research. Profit is king.
I know that I am late to the comments, but after suffering for many years with periods of clinical depression, I realized (at he age of 32 years old) that my depression was caused by the circumstances of my life at that time. Almost all of it environmental. Growing up and living in a home with my domineering and rigid mother = depression. Being forced to endure attending a school where I was bullied and outcast = depression. Working in a hostile and toxic work environment = depression. As soon as I removed myself from these situations my depressive episodes would lift. I have periodically taken anti depressants, which did help sometimes. This is just my experience
I'm 64 & no change
Major depression is an imbalance!!!
@@GoDsPoWeR71yes, word depression is being uses in a wide range of situations
Yep. I tried over 10 anti-depressants over many years with no effect. Mindfulness and contextualizing my mental history (attachment theory/CPTSD) has been the only thing that has slowly moved me towards better mental health.
Go on a high fat, low-carb ketogenic leaning diet and you'll never have depression again.
How u overcome on depression ? What strategy u applied ?
Please share
Same with me. I was also just prescribed drugs after drugs and literally none of them helped me. I still haven't hacked how to get rid of depression but I'm looking.
@@allee1021Hi, What worked and is still working for me is listening to and being absolutely honest with what the deepest parts of me are really feeling. These feelings need to be given their voice even if they aren't "right" or "pretty". I try to find out what they want to say. If my deepest feeling distills down to "I hate life" then I try to listen like I would a friend and find out why I apparently "hate life". What feelings are behind that? I keep digging and digging and listening and listening because "I hate life" is just the words for a feeling and often it's not very accurate so keep finding out what the feeling has to say. Eventually I get down to an almost non-verbal emotion or I might realize that I hear the voice of my parents, or something. In that process I realize, "whoa, that's not true" or "whoa, that's not me". I'm essentially describing a version of mindfulness and CBT. The trick is that I've had to stay at this and commit to it, and keep coming back to it when I fall off for *years*. These issues are deep and are the very things that formed who I am. They don't want to change. I've had to commit to this harder than learning any other skill, but I no longer have 40 bags of garbage in my house because I'm too depressed or afraid to go outside any more. I have a life. I have a wife, and I savor being alive every day. There is an answer and you have to look for it like your life depends on it, cuz it does. Best! L.
Thank you for being a honest doctor! I wish my psych doctor taught about food, exercise, and mindfulness. I was very damaged by the drugs given to me. Now I have been eating right, exercising, and meditating..I dont need any medication. I wish theyd teach this to patients FIRST.
I love your channel. This makes mental health education very understandable. You communicate with a clarity rarely observed. These topics are so very relevant and so useful for myself and my family.
I want to support this channel. Very needed and very up to date.
Thank you Doctor!!!!
You’re so welcome Dan! Thanks for watching and supporting my channel.😊👍🏼
I agree, I couldn't have said it better!
see todd white :)
If depression is due to bad connection of brain nerves, and is clause related to neuroplasticity, how can you explain that young folks who experience depression earlier in their lives are more likely to have a chronic depression, although, thanks to their young age, their brain should be more effective to readjust, given an appropriate medication and / or psychotherapy? It does not make sens...
Dr can i achieve goal. I am a civil Engineer bt i failed my path😢😂
Doctor, you have really brought some light to my dark world… You do a fabulous job explaining depression and neural plasticity and how the neurotransmitters work… I feel so fortunate to have found you as a source of good information
I just did life coaching for a year and it did more for me than 20 years of therapy! We worked on my feelings, where my brain felt stuck, we back tracked to the original thoughts. After processing these with the therapist, I could allow and form new thoughts and they have changed my thinking and feeling long term. I feel lighter and my depression is virtually gone. One thought I would ruminate on and get stuck with was how my mom is a narcissistic jerk. The thoughts would paralyze me after being around her because of the uncaring things she said and did. Now, after legitimate coaching, I can be around my mom and my new thoughts are now “of course she would say that”. I no longer carry the weight, it’s like my brain connections aren’t stuck!
Sounds like a great coach, good job all round, thanks for sharing.
What is the difference
It sounds wonderful that you found a competent coach who was helpful. Would you mind sharing their name ? Since you're speaking of coach/therapist, it sounds like they had a background in both? (Which I guess could be helpful, I was also raised by a narcicisst mom / have been struggling with depression for a long time and while I feel like traditional therapy isn't working for me, I also don't want to end up with a life coach who knows nothing about mental health)
Thanks in advance!
I don't think I'm suffering from depression but just love listening to Tracey Marks she helps in understanding a very close friend
Man, wished Dr. Tracey was my doc. It is impossible to get quality treatment and/or care. I eventually just gave up and just have to suffer, have no other choice. Feel like most doctors only want that first 5 minutes with you so they can get their payment then see ya in 3 months for the same thing. Repeating process. And people wonder why you’re not trying to get help. I know all doctors aren’t like that, Dr. Tracey is the exception. Wished all doctors were created phenomenal like she is. You’re awesome Dr. Tracey! One of the worst symptom in the depression for me is the EXTREME fatigue, and I mean it is FATIGUE BAD! I was treated for ADHD up until the age of 18, I wonder if mine is related to that. I have never been on or addicted to drugs. I did have an alcohol issue for many many years. I was a weekend binge drinker after 5pm. Never a full blown alcoholic, just the weekend binge drinking. I am almost 12 months sober and BOY I will NEVER go back to ANY alcohol consumption. Sobriety is DEFINITELY worth it. The only thing I wished would go is my depression, concentration, severe procrastination and mainly EXTREME FATIGUE. I exercise, get 7,500-10,000 steps a day, do cardio 2-4 times a day and free weights each week and NOTHING else. I will wake up, extremely fatigue and lay on the couch for 3+ hours before even getting up. I eat clean. I mean i have done EVERYTHING and nothing helps AT ALL! I literally have to force myself to do cardio or workout. I basically force myself to do everything bc I dont have the energy. Wished I could solve this 😢 thanks for the content Dr. Tracey!
That guy saying "What?" at 2:11 had me laughing for a solid minute. Holy sh*t, that was so funny and so unexpected.
Me too! I wasn't expecting him! 😂
That guy saying "what?" made me crack a half smile. If you were laughing for a solid minute, you are Not Depressed!
I've been so obsessed with mental disorders these days that I heard it in the middle of Doc's speech, though it might have been my hallucination lol
I'm laughing with the mice in 1:38
Omg i laughed my ass off!!
it also drastically changes how we think about ourselves as people who suffer from depression. from just being born wrong and having to take meds to make up for it... to being shaped by things that happened to us. the broken circuits are like the anatomical manifestation of the ... well... wounds.. cracks... we feel in our selves. and it means that... yea what happened to us shaped us... but we can shape ourselves now by making the subconcious concious. that's empowerment through selfreflection. helps with the helplessness...
Life causes depression
Yes it can.🙁
It's not life that causes depression, it's a stressful, unhappy life.
I see where you are getting to with that thought. I've been there..
You got to change that attitude. Life is simple until we make it complected.
@@clivecook999 That is life ????
@@vishva8kumara sometimes you can't change what is happening around you so the cycle of depression never ends , its ok thinking oh ill change my attitude , if something is causing you the depression example work ect get another job , but if it's something that you can't change then what do you do
Perfect. I am coming across the concept of neuroplasticity as a cause for depression for the first time. This makes perfect sense. Bad incidents, bad lifestyle, bad experience lead to bad connections between neurons giving birth to a bad circuit.
What I saw so far was constantly an argument whether depression was cause or symptom, whether it was just chemical balance or summation of lifestyle choice and life experiences. Neuroplasticity seems to be the perfect piece that connects the two.
Dear Dr. Tracy, My mother has depression and we cannot afford the treatment yet. My siblings and I have been learning more about mental illness and how to treat depression and we've found your channel to be the best source of information. Thank you for your effort!
How's she now?
I was diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder and have had it since I was a teenager. I also have drug resistant depression. I just finished my treatment using rtms and I feel great. I used the same rtms treatment 3 years ago and the depression didn't come back until another 2 years. Could have been longer but a lot of stressful things were happening and I spiraled back in. What I found helped to keep those new connections/ transmitters going and growing was meditation and yoga in the morning and doing something creative (same part of the brain). For those suffering from depression, hang in there! That awful molasses feeling in your brain will get better with help, you just need to take the steps to get the right treatment for you and do everything you can to be kind to your body and mind. Your depression doesn't define you just like someone who has some other medical condition. You are loved just the way you are 💖
if people would stay off the terrible drugs they try to give us, things would get better
Thank you 🙏 Dr. Tracey. This partially explains why my meds only worked when I slept right, ate right, and walked every day. The gut brain video explained the rest. God bless you Dr. Tracey❤
I've been saying this for a long time. There's always a reason for depression and a chemical imbalance is not the root of it.
I believe what she’s saying is the root of depression is misfiring of the neurons, while lack of serotonin is a consequence of the misfiring. The medications help inhibit re-uptake. That is helpful-as she said it’s like continually giving blood to a wounded person but closing the wound would be a true solution. Is that your understanding? So there is still a physical cause in addition to the emotional ones that impact our emotional health.
Imbalances are caused by something yes
If depression is due to bad connection of brain nerves, and is clause related to neuroplasticity, how can you explain that young folks who experience depression earlier in their lives are more likely to have a chronic depression, although, thanks to their young age, their brain should be more effective to readjust, given an appropriate medication and / or psychotherapy? It does not make sens...
One thing I've always struggled with: whats the difference between depression and just not enjoying life? Eg being down about working all the time and being in debt and not really seeing a future seems like a normal reaction.
The chemical imbalance is due to difficult life experiences. Help with these experiences will correct the imbalance.
Also, each one of us has different metabolisms that also play a role in treatment. Genesight has helped my family get on the medications that work with their own individual metabolisms. Genetics play a role in treatment. Thanks Tracy for making your videos simple to understand. You are a great asset to the mental health world 🌎
I have been experiencing just this, I was depressed before I started active hobbies like Painting and listening to audiobooks or reading different genres. I also experiment with taking new routes to a regular destination. Xbox or gaming has really ignited my mind and especially learning capacity. Games have this ability to slowly help you level up and keep you focused and trying harder. I liked your video on gaming too. During play time on xbox we learn so much during gaming it has really invigorated my brains suddenly. I am 41. Thank you Doctor Tracy!
Pls save me. I had that stressful event , that was mentioned. I stressed so bad I got anxiety then insomnia..the event was tying to stop retirement,... I lost. I went into horrible depression... and unable to enjoy any and all activities. I've lost my emotions, and pleasure in hobbies I enjoyed before. I don't take medications, I do now, talk with psychologist, but still unable to get over not having my job anymore, and missing my job , coworkers. I wasn't aware of structure, purpose, social interaction, identity, self security etc... pls help me... im not living these days and I'm never happy,
.just down and negative.
Thank you Doctor. There are people in my life that are depressed and your videos are very informative and helpful. I struggle with how to effectively be supportive, especially when they become withdrawn and stop communicating.
That's a tough one. It's tempting to want to keep reaching out to let them, but sometimes that's too much for people. I think if you let them know you're there, then give them space, you strike a good balance of being supportive but not intrusive.
Thank you for your advice, Doctor. I've noticed a decline for the past few months with one friend where she's barely communicating. She was in therapy but I don't know if she still is. I'll give her space.
Many thanks doctor. I was told I had OCD. Took the first prescribed tablet and it made my head feel like a garbage dump. Lost my drive and motivation, mobility was inhibited, my mental acuity was compromised etc. Never took pill number two, and I am much better off for it. Exercise is medicine and uplifter eg jogging, walking. Your thinking and lifestyle does influence mental health. Thanks again doc.
This channel is dropping my jaw, thankyou Tracey i have no words
The HPA axis is burnt out in depression and reflex integration can help reorganize and differentiate the Fear Paralysis and Moro fear response in the brain. This is so fundamental to helping the brain stabilize. People who have confused FPR and Moro responses often have anxiety and fear responses, which is the most fundamental level of the system going awry.
I gotta say I have been watching your channel for a while now. Your channel gave me faith, and allowed me to come to terms with my issues, And realize there is are possibilities to get help and be happy again. I was on the edge of suicide for a long time until I came across your Bi polar and ADHD videos along with your depression videos and a few Other things persobality disorders. It's given explanations to things I have done and regretted and helped me come to terms with some things through my therapist I started seeing after watching your videos. First therapist Ive ever seen.
So thank you so much, as I am so happy today and still watch your videos today.
I hope you ser this, and thanks again for everything you do, and best wishes to you and your family.
yoga and breathing exercises have greatly helped me with my depression!! I loved this video
Awesome 👍🏼
I have a one month Fluoxetine prescription. My two major problems are rumination and low self esteem. For so many years I believed that depression was partially hereditary. Thank you, Dr Marks for dispelling this myth.
Dr. Marks has helped me significantly in just a few of her videos than any therapist I've seen in the past 5 years. Please keep these videos going! When you base your videos off of pathophysiology and evidence based research I am significantly more successful at helping my mental health improve.
I have schizoaffective bipolar disorder, severe ptsd ,depression, impulsive control disorder and cocaine use disorder. I would love for you to do a video on affection and emotional support and how crucial it is for the survival of someone with any mental illness. My parents can say for a fact I have all these problems but won’t ever admit to how horrible my experiences have been
very interesting. no one i’ve been seeing has mentioned this. i’m 78 and had everything figured out. but, right now, i can’t deal with this. my head is all over the place. (first anniversary of husband’s dying of cancer) i am dealing with an overload of problems. 😶 i say this for anyone else out there who is in the same place. let your head deal and then let yourself calm down. being with others like you helps an awful lot. 🙂 i’ll figure this (sort of) new info later. 🌷🌱
My favourite Dr on TH-cam... thank you for being there for us...
I have anxiety and depression due to trying to figure out how to live as a disabled person among other events in my childhood. For years i could never understand or rap my head around depression being a chemical imbalance. But now that i've watched this video and looked at it through the lens of neuroplasticity It all started to make sense. I've tried medication for years and never had much of an efect. Now with an amazing therapist and strong friendships my depression has improved significantly and some of my neurons have started to get along with each other. I still have a long way to go but i'm proud of my progress and i'm hopeful that future treatments for depression will improve. One thing that has always helped me recently is to take things one at a time and not think too far ahead, and reminding myself and realizing there's a deeper part of me that's positive and that i can contribute to the world in a positive way and make a positive impact.
So looking forward to your video on mindfulness and neuroplasticity ☺️! I began a practice of meditation 30 min/daily (at the same time of starting my road to sobriety) and wow I must say the former has helped to decrease my anxiety attacks. It hasn’t gotten rid of it (it never will) but I began to notice subtle changes and less intensity in the anxiety attacks.
Sobriety did intensify some of my anxiety because I went without one of my biggest coping mechanisms-but I feel that mindfulness in the long run has replaced alcohol in many ways 💗
Oh that’s so great to hear Sarah. Thanks for sharing this. How long did it take for you to see some improvement once you started doing meditation regularly.?
Thank you Dr. for mentioning my cause.
A stressful life event 🥀
I never experienced this level of stress ever in my life. The trauma of this life altering event was devastating. I couldn't sleep for many days, and acquired the dreaded Insomnia. Since the future i hoped for was shattered and instantly gone forever... I got anxiety that just keeps getting worse. Then, i sunk into the worst depression. 7 months! Ive been in stress mode, unable to sleep more than 2 hrs. Still many sleepless consecutive days. Im nolonger able to go outside. I lost interests in everything, including hobbies, activities and friends. .... of course, everything is failing. My body has shrunk, muscles gone, and.. my eyesight went bad!
Its not good for me... 💔🙌
Amazing how this 5 min vid can benefit you more than the SSRIs you take for years on end. This doctor has incredible knowledge, simple small steps to understanding your condition, in order to improve it 👏
If depression is due to bad connection of brain nerves, and is clause related to neuroplasticity, how can you explain that young folks who experience depression earlier in their lives are more likely to have a chronic depression, although, thanks to their young age, their brain should be more effective to readjust, given an appropriate medication and / or psychotherapy? It does not make sens...
Your channel is helping so many of us. Keep up the research, and please keep the channel. We love you Dr. Marks😊
Love this. I always wondered why all my mental problems started at 40 and now the study by Monash University of Australia that discovered that a "great rewiring" of the brain in mid-life could be the cause. Rewiring implies the breaking and forming of connections so this talk about brain connections is so relevant. Drugs did help for awhile but after 3 decades not so. I hope the research moves forward to discover ways of rewiring the brain correctly, not just putting chemicals in. Thnaks for this clip.
I enjoy your videos. I took a antidepressant and it made me depressed, irritable and feeling crazy. I stopped the med gradually with the doctor’s help. I’m still depressed. The side effects were a problem with the med. i have an appointment with my therapist to see what else I can do. Thank you for your videos!
Tank you for making these videos. I've been suffering from what I think is MDD for a little under a year now, and it's been the worst year of my life. Undoubtedly the worst thing about it is the cognitive impairment. My future plans and studies in college mandate that I be in tip top intellectual shape, and I don't even think I could pass middle school in the shape that I'm in; what's worse, this is the symptom which in my research seems to be the most difficult to actually reverse, even in remission.
If it weren't for the extreme anxiety over the urgency of reversing this fast, for the aforementioned reasons, I fear I wouldn't even have a modicum of energy or motivation to actively try and kick this. I've been devoting myself to researching as deeply as I can to construct with my therapist the most aggressive possible treatment with a focus on cognitive enhancement, and your videos have been a huge help!
Dr. Tracey Marks, Just wanted to give you a huge THANK YOU! for being a guiding light :) I've learned and made so many lifestyle changes based on your feedback. My life has turned 180 for the positive and so happy to have found you :)
Hi Dr. Tracy, I agree I wish you were my doctor!!! I was diagnosed with clinical depression as a teenager and it has only gotten worse to put it lightly. I’m now 58 and it’s almost unbearable. You’re right as far as living a very stressful life, that’s a definite yes. I also have fibromyalgia and arthritis. I do know my depression makes my fibromyalgia worse. As far as hereditary my mother also struggled with all 3. My dads mom was in the era of electric shock treatments and institutionalized many times in the 50’s and maybe 60’s. I don’t do well with antidepressants, allergies or side effects. Usually hallucinations and suicidal thoughts. Oh yeah also diagnosed with sleep paralysis and recently nocturnal hypoxia. Apparently I don’t go into REM sleep at all and only 30% of the stage before that (sorry I can’t think of what it’s called at the moment). Sleep in it’s self is a challenge. Currently I’m on 37.5 mg of Zoloft which seems to be my maximum before I reach zombieville and not getting out of bed at all. I’m so tired of feeling this way! As it is I don’t do much more than bed and couch due to my disabilities with the fibromyalgia and arthritis. The pain is very limiting to living. I use to be a nurse for many years until the pain was to much. I miss myself even though I struggled with depression I could function most of the time. When I say depression I mean anywhere from sadness, crying most everyday, not getting out of bed, not bathing for over a week, very poor appetite. No friends, family doesn’t come around. Any suggestions?? Thank you very much
Meds save lives!!
Thank you so much our Psychiatrist. The Diathesis Stress model also suggests that although a predisposition to illness exists because of genetics or upbringing the illness itself will not appear unless or until it is elicited by the environment. Thank you for sharing your great knowledge and wisdom to us! You also mentor my daughter to become apsychiatist in future. God bless you.
You are superb, learning a lot from you
So glad and thank you.!
Thank you for clarifying neuroplasticity and integrating problem lives and transmitted chemicals. Some people are just done in keeping all the balls in the air. We need support. Not just drugs. ❤
🌿 I am thinking this woman should have her own TV show all about psychology/human behavior 👌💕
Please never lose your voice.
You are reaching those of us whom have our eyes wide shut to the goobly goob of the broken system.
I came across this channel for a reason !!!!!!! You’re awesome always.. very educated.... well educated I should say.. to take time and actually respond to mental health sufferers like myself means so much!!!! To put out such informal information means our lives!!!! It’s gives hope back just knowing someone out there in this world can help!! MENTAL ILLNESS HURTS AND ITS A DARK PLACE.... even Jehovah God knows how serious anxieties are on the human body... He states at Proverbs 12:25... Anxiety in a mans heart weighs it down but a good word cheers it up!!! You have good words!! Very helpful🙏🏽
Thanks so much Tika! That’s very encouraging.
my lovley grandaughter has had chronic depression for 5 years
she is 20 years old now and a beautiful person, kind and thoughtful
nothing sees to help her dr tracey and it makes
me sad to see her not happy and she gets so stressed
at unusual things and she cant even talk to me on the fone
God bless you dr tracey
you are a super caring person
Hi Barbara. I’m sorry you have to see your granddaughter suffer like this. Maybe you could suggest she watch Mt depression playlist. I talk about treatment resistant depression and other options for treatment. I have an upcoming video on the neuromodulators like ECT, TMS and neurofeedback. That will be in a few weeks.
Here's the depression playlist
th-cam.com/play/PLazcP3-djRZ3_VgA6P42Z0j3dkfyu6WWk.html
Looking forward to the video on mindfulness and neuroplasticity 👍
Yes, it's coming. I have it done Just a few last things...
I have only recently found your channel. I appreciate your videos. Very much. I was on Anti-depressant and anti-anxiety meds for about 10 years. I went off about 5 years ago. Recently my depression and anxiety came back and I have an amazing therapist. We have decided to go the non Med route. I’m more than ok with this. It’s right for me. I just started a mindfulness course and it is already quite helpful. I’ve been a teacher for 30 years and it had become increasingly stressful over the years. I am so encouraged by the research being done on this subject.
Oh that’s great. I hope you enjoy the course 😊
Is it true that depression runs in a family?
My maternal grandmother attempted suicide by drinking bleach in front of me when I was 8. She has been taking antidepressants for 3 yrs. My maternal uncle committed suicide last year, he was experiencing symptoms of depression for the last 1,2 yrs without a treatment.
My depression started from August, 2019 after I moved to a new city where I didn't have any friends. After months talking therapy, I'm getting much better.
Hi.. Hugs... You have been through a lot... I am glad you are fighting... Keep going friend... It will get better.... 💕
Trauma causes depression. U have a lot to deal with. Be easy on yourself.
This adds a whole new level of complexity to human life. Aren't we supposed to be antifragile? Like get tougher after difficult circumstances? It should be: what does not kill you, makes you stronger but it is not.
I have been on ssri's for years. SNRI's work better for me. I am currently on Pristiq 100 mg. I just finished two rounds (35 sessions each) of TMS in the last year. Plus I have been on disability from my work since October for depression and anxiety. I have started counseling in January. I journal and track my meds in a planner everyday to help me stay on track with them. Most days now I am feeling so much better. I still have off days, like maybe once a week, but with a good track record of good days now, I am able to tell myself that tomorrow will be better and usually it is. On my off days, I let myself rest, and do some self-care things. I don't think there is a perfect solution right now for depression and anxiety. It is like diabetes in a way where you just have to treat it with the medical technology we have at this time, and really keep yourself on a routine, and really hone in on what self-care things make you feel better, and can help get you through the day with the least amount of stress buildup. I am not sure if I can handle working, at least not full-time. Luckily, I have a very supportive husband who I can rely on. Not working has allowed me to really take care of myself, and fully understand what self-care means to me. I have set a daily schedule for myself and take breaks to relax and not get stressed throughout the day. I am sure I will have to switch meds again in the next several years, as that has always been the case for me. Unless there is some medical breakthrough for depression. In my case it is genetic and life circumstances. I have been on the depressed side even when I was a little kid. Growing up people always referred to me as "sensitive". Anyway, I love your videos. Thank you.
Thanks Angie. You’ve got a nice schedule there. Lots of self-care. That’s great to hear.
todd white is the answer for you now and jesus......check him TODAY
I'm 71, dealing with my ADD, and depression. Counseling has been set up. I really should be enjoying my retirement. I am not. Retirement has exacerbated my condition, even though I've enough to do around my home to keep me busy for years, decades.
In the past, i went through the whole gamut of drugs, all were horrible, made matters worse. The only drug that worked for me was Seroquel. I was having severe sleep issues. I had to cut the pill, it was so powerful. Eventually, a nurse friend said that I was taking so little, it was a placebo. I stopped.
That's it! I'm moving back to the USA. I need you as my doctor 😊
LOL! Thanks for the compliment 👍
Check out the TH-cam videos and other resources of Irene Lyon on her web page. She has a lot of information on trauma healing and neuroplasticity, as well as exercises. Yoga, meditation and mindfulness are often great, but she goes even beyond that. Her material, among so many other things, has helped me a lot with my treatment resistant, lifelong depression. A Canadian university is currently doing a study of her methods.
Also traumas don’t need to be so big and dramatic to cause nervous system problems. She explains this in a way that makes sense.
Your videos are amazing. They’re right on point, they get to the point, and things are explained in a clear concise manner. And you always mention options or upcoming information, which is helpful. This is a great channel.
Thank you for the video! I appreciate you linking the research articles. I am looking forward to your mindfulness and neuroplasticity video.
Thanks Carrie. I have to get working on it.😊👍🏼
@@DrTraceyMarks Thank you for your hard work. Much appreciated!
Thank you so much for this channel! Its helping learn about more updated treatments. I'm able to communicate my needs to my care team in a more knowledgeable way & Confident manner. Its helping me work through past trauma and learn skills to help me be the person i want to be. Thank you!
Love hearing "what we know now" information from you, Dr. Marks! I couldn't get updates like that from my doc (now my former doc).
Oh no did you fire your doc? For what it’s worth I refer my patients to my channel because we spend so much time talking about other issues that I don’t get a chance to talk about these things with them. 😊
Actually he fired me. I guess when I asked if he could suggest any online resources (he said "no") & I gave him an example of something I'd read, he took that as me saying he didn't know what he was doing. He told me to find another doctor. I think it was a good thing.
dj586858 I agree. Your doctor shouldn’t be that sensitive.
Hypnosis has alot of similarities with Mindfulness. Creating more connectivity in rhe brain. Deep breathing, guided visualisation, positive Suggestions.
meditation, exercise, yoga, and appreciating time by myself and with friends and family has helped me to live with and deal with depression. the medications that i was given as a young adult did not help me, but made me feel worse
What a joke
I’m so grateful to have seen this. I feel very hopeful.
Excellent. I'm glad of that.🙂
Perhaps you could discuss how genetic testing can help you determine which meds you do/don't respond to. My older sister took it. It showed the ones that wouldn't work for her and it was pretty accurate. I need to take that test myself. Almost all the meds, antidepressant, antipsychotics, never really worked for me. I can't handle the side effects. It's too much, stuffy nose, cotton mouth. etc. I did start on one a few months ago. It changed my life completely. It took a long time for me to completely feel good. Zoloft, an SSRI is the one and has worked very well for me. Hardly any side effects at all. Depression, anxiety and other things have all but disappeared. I'm feeling better than I ever have in my whole life, at least from what I remember. Nothing worth mentioning. My sister did real well on the Zoloft and thought it might work well for me too. I must have felt well at one point. I'm still alive and in good shape and very healthy. I exercise everyday. I walk 8-10 miles ever day. I started losing weight about a year ago from a breakup and had a really hard time processing. The Zoloft stopped all of my obsessive thoughts. I just woke up one day, and I felt better. No high, my obsessive thoughts were practically gone. They now longer control my life,
I've done a lot of reading about side effects of Zoloft from patients feedback. It got the highest rating of all I've ever taken. I thought, if this doesn't work then I'm done with all the crap.
I've been on it for almost 3 months and the changes in my life have been tremendous. . Even the first couple of days, I noticed a difference but didn't last. Maybe the placebo effect, don't know. It took a full 8 weeks. I'm a new man. I have hope, I'm very positive, It's easier to meet people. I've been attraction women without really doing anything. I have a good sense of humor and they see it and respond to me quite well. Humor is good for first contacts and breaking down the walls. I'm 66 years old, not retired but all the torture and pain and emotional ups and downs, Rx meds, opiods, alcohol, that I was addicted all but disappeared. I've never done street drugs. I have no criminal history (thank God) The only things I did was run red lights and little speeding. Last moving violation I had was almost 25 years ago. I still get a little weird but it's easier now. The small stuff is a piece of cake. I still have a few unwanted bad habits but it doesn't ruin my life. No craving for alcohol either.
The thoughts of wanting to get some opioids or the benzo's, the worst, pop into my head but doesn't over power me. I'm real responsible now. I'm in good health, take care of my body and I'm a new man. :)) I can't say enough how much my life has been changed because of Zoloft. :))
Hi, I am so happy to read your message because I suffer from postpartum depression and anxiety after having my baby in January 2022, I was all over the place with my mental state but I am getting better now, but it’s still those days that disables me, like the migraines, I was prescribed Sertraline (Zoloft) and I have had it for 2 months and I have not took it yet, I’m scared of the side affects but I know I need to take it. When I hear stories like yours it makes me want to take it so that I can have my life back, your story was so refreshing and it relaxed me just to hear that the medication work well for someone
@@jasmineharrington4323 You should give it shot. You'll never know until you try.
I don't take Zoloft anymore. I'm now on TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy). Now that is a life changer. I'm not suicidal anymore although I do get depression now and then but it's short lived. I look better and feel better. I should have been on it 10 years ago. That's at least how long I've been able to produce it, may much longer.
Take care.
I am really happy for you! Zoloft was awful for me, due to GI issues. It gaves me a huge diarrhea, even the lactose free version of it. I tried Zoloft twice because all physicians use to say that's the most appropriate for anxiety, but I honestly feel that Paxil and Cymbalta are much better for me.
You talked about the genetic test before getting any medication. Actually, it should be a must. Because nowadays, physicians are just trying to "guess" which drug would benefit you the most, according to your disease, but they are very close and related. The real point is the tolerability and the side effects, as you said. Does this genetic testing allow to anticipate the potentiel side effect? Or are they just meant to evaluate if you will correctly respond to the drug?
marijuana is safer than any of the posions the pharm industry shoves at us.
So glad to know that meds are being researched that work differently. And people must know that antidepressants alone are not going to fix everything. Psychotherapy is important to learn the tools you need to operate your malfunctioning circuit board. Nutrition, exercise, pushing yourself out of the comfort zone of depression...all these things make a difference. I speak from experience.
Hi Ordenna. You’re absolutely right I think therapy is very underutilized. There’s practical reasons people don’t get into therapy but I also think in general people don’t believe it works as well as it does.
@@DrTraceyMarks it's definitely not easy to get into psychotherapy, mainly due to financial reasons. I'm fortunate(ish) that I'm able to have mine covered by Medicaid, since I'm disabled due to legal blindness and bipolar 2 w/ severe anxiety disorder. This may be off subject, but over the past year or so(I'm 42), I was having severe brain fog and mood swings that became increasingly worse over that time. After talking with my psychiatrist and starting psychotherapy, I had the motivation to really reflect on my life & keep a chart of my mood swings. I was really not functioning on any level. Cyclothymia? Rapid cyclng? What was going on with me?! Then I made the correlation of my 5-6 "good" days a month with my hormones. Life changing! I saw my gyn & started year-round hormones to end my ovulation. In 3 weeks I have noticed a major improvement in mood stability, funtion, and lifted brain fog. It was the most horrible year! I thought i had really completely lost my mind and wasn't coming back. Your videos have been really helpful in explaining the symptoms and science of different types of bipolar disorder. They helped me weed out my mental illness as the sole cause of my near psychosis. PMDD and bipolar disorder don't play well together. I just wanted to share this story because I searched desperately for a video, an article, public comments that sounded similar to my experience. I know my story isn't rare. It would be immoral to not share this because it can literally save a life. Thank you for your reply, and thank you for allowing me to post my experience on your channel. Maybe a good topic for a future video. Here's to being well and informed! xx
You are a wonderful teacher, Dr. T!
Thank you so much Starry Crown!
It took science this many years to find something this intuitive about depression. Science is great and helpful, but it shouldn't be taken as a know-it-all or the ultimate truth as some people make it out to be on certain issues.
Dr. Mark's, your videos are professional and perfect in their art direction. Please add a bar to your cover page at the top or bottom w your name, so it is easier to find you.
I'd hate to miss one of your videos.
Dr. Tracy your given information is of so much help...thanks so much...
In this particular video what you are explaining seems so connecting to my situation....I have epilepsy n get tonic clonic fits n focal fits too...m ADHD...I had been going through so much depression n anxity too....
All of these things with me n the brain parts you talk about are very much affected...surally soon with the support of new doctors n your given reliable valuable information m gonna win over all of these issues ❤
Dr Tracy thank you for this video!
You bridged a few connections for me on this no pun intended. I talk about this dilemma w friends and family often.
Possible that further psilocybin research may show improvement in reconnection of neurons? I have been microdosing periodically for the last few months and it has been the only real improvement in my depression/anxiety over the last 2-3 years, remarkably actually. I watched your video on that topic and enjoyed it as well. I look forward to following your work further. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge ❤️
Hi Dr. Marks I absolutely adore you One night while I was attempting to fall back asleep I was searching for prayer because my sleep had been disrupted by worries depression or just a low mood , I was fascinated and hoped some of the things you said would help me!
Great video again Doc! Love the production quality.
Thanks Mark. My editing skills are slowly improving over time. 🙂
Wow I didn't know you were doing it yourself! This is beautiful
@@markhou Yes, it's a creative outlet for me. Thanks for noticing. 🙂
Really doc you are superb
I have depression and have been on multiple types of medicines and different combinations with limited success. I tried TMS also with no success. This video about the new medications is something that gives me hope. Do you mean a new type treating in a new way, if so this is really giving me hope. I've been on SSRI's, SNRI's, abilify type and such so hearing of a new type as opposed to a new medication of the same type is refreshing.
Yes I’m talking about a medication that works by a completely different mechanism. I’ve seen a couple mentioned that were completely different. These new meds are still in the works and have a ways to go before they are approved but yes it is something to look forward to.
todd white, try him ;)
I get depression when I get to much negative emotionel overloaded.
This makes soooooo much sense!!!! Any time i've had a major depressive episodes the last 25 years that i've suffered it has been after a major stressor. I can even feel it happen. I told a friend that i feel my brain break. Now i can say short circuit. Luckily anti- depressants help me a lot. They are a godsent. Yoga and running too.
My brain is broken I sure wish their was a cure.There is not enough medication in the world to keep me sane only my faith in God. Very educational thanks Dr. Tracey wish their were more helpful doctors like you! 🙂
You’re welcome Jesus first!
Thanks!
I appreciate your generosity! It means a lot. ❤️🙏🏾
This explains the connection between ADD and depression since both are about nuroconetions 🤔. No wonder.
Yes ADD is a connectivity issue as well.
Wow this is timely information. I really believe the environmental factors are very important. I admire bessel van der kolk’s work on early childhood trauma and its correlation to the improper pruning of old unused neural pathways. Ironically his work in trauma has given me so much despair paired with hope . To me, Kaiser permanente’s ace study supports similar ideas. As a nurse I see patients in the hospital and I recognize emotional hardship and trauma and it amazes me how prevalent it is, and how lifelong these patterns can be, manifesting not only in emotional and psychiatric symptoms but physical as well. Recently, i experienced neurological problems after a huge fight with my husband that just rekindled many old feelings and memories of severe abuse and early childhood trauma. I had severe speech problems and immense difficulty reading out loud, not being able to sound out words and struggling to talk. This went on to facial and muscular tics that could only be controlled with cogentin. With all my soul I thought I was hallucinating or had suffered a stroke. But everything was negative. I still suffer from mild stuttering but it has improved over the past few months. The mind body connection defies mere words! Thanks Dr Marks for your videos.
You are so right Susan. What a powerful example your experience is! thanks for sharing this.😊
I've been on antidepressants for 30 yrs, everytime I try to go off, you'll find me in bed in the fetal position. I'm so lucky they work for me!
Good for you 👍💕
I hated the withdrawal symptoms I would get if I forgot to take a pill or took it too late. Decided to take St. John’s Wort and so far, so good!
Glad the SSRI’s work for you!
You're in the fetal position because you've been addicted to them for 30 years. Not because you'd naturally be in the fetal position because you're depressed.
Always remember do what is best for you. I used to feel burdened with taking meds, but I got over that mindset, when I remember how far the medication allowed me to come. It breathed life into my lungs. We are in this together. Keep pushing.
@@redvelvetcakeYUM A good metaphor for medication is this: you are on a sailboat, the waves and water are roaring around you, thus you cannot gain momentum to sail. Medications help calm the waters to gain momentum for forward movement. They can be great for getting out of a rut. However, they are not something we should be relying on long-term, with the exception of severe cases.
I think you are the best doctor in the universe, so glad i found you. This are all facts, for me having a ocd, is like having a wampires in the brain, brain are just stuck, but with food and therapy and medication there is hope for mental world, it's nice to listen people like you,
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate you.
2:34- “As you learn new things, new circuit paths are formed and old, unused paths disappear.”
This statement really stood out to me and will be very important for me to know on my path of healing and managing symptoms that I experience as a result of Bipolar. Self control and mindfulness can help me to “let go” of unwanted, bad habits and help me to create new and healthy habits that will help me to reach my goals and cause bipolar to be my ally. I recently adopted the idea of bipolar being my ally and look for the positive things that come from or can come from symptoms.
Excellent Mark. Keep pushing forward. Thanks for watching.
These are so so helpful. Thank you. I’m trying - and I believe my providers care- just not there yet
Does exercise help with depression ,like help your mood?..thank you for the video
It helps me, but I have to be consistent. If I stop doing it, then beat myself up for that, well, it' isn't so good. But yeah, mindfulness meditation and exercise help me. I take my meds too of course. ;0)
Oh Yes! ☺ Exercise is amazingly beneficial for Depression.
If I run for an hour or more I feel euphoric and kind of high; it helps you get out of the pit of depression for a little while.
But you have to be careful to be balanced about it.
If you don't get enough exercise it's harder to stay on an even keel.
But if you go all out and exercise everyday (or multiple times a day) it becomes an unhealthy obsession that can trigger eating disorders. (That happened to me.)
I am recovering from Anorexia-binge purge subtype and I now try to listen more to what my body and mind needs.
If it needs a day of rest then I allow myself to chill out. If I feel restless, agitated, or depressed that's when I know it's time to go run outside or head to the gym.
I took medicines they did not work I feel it made it worse. I love that your addressing this. Giving details for people will be what really changes lives making people accountable each day each week each month will be the trick. If you can do this over the internet you will help many. Sort of like s study. Maybe that's is the direction your going. My mind works in that way. Thankyou I hope you do.
You can actually cure depression , I was recommended to use psychedelic mushrooms to treat it, I micro dosed on it for a month since then I have been living a peaceful and happy, I get mine from an online vendor that specializes on the trade of psychedelic products
*Formulah11*
Trauma causes depression.
Hi,.. I liked your comment.
As she mentioned: a stressful event in your life.
I had the most stressful event I've ever experienced. It was a traumatic life altering event. I couldn't sleep for days,.. and got insomnia. The situation caused Anxiety as my future as I hoped was gone forever. The depression came.. and that was it.!!! It's so horrible to suffer from the event and losses..... and the grief and illnesses it has caused...🥀
Yes it does!! I an living proof!!
What you describe as breaks in transmission arrays is actually compartmentalisation.
I suspect that depression is an all out defence mechanism.
Its like dividing the whole software to many segments, which communicate less with one another but all of them report to the control of the amygdala.
Such rewiring makes sure that stressors get top priority in processing.
The human mind dosnt have an interrupt clock that automatically jumps to BIOS, so it has to segmentise the whole software.
It makes a lot of sense if you are a software enginner.
This was amazing. Thank you Tracy! It's so important to give more credit to mindfulness practice and its benefits within. I need to ask you something: how can you explain neuroplasticity and bipolar disorder? Is there a relation?
Dr Tracy even though I just watched your video from 2 years ago, the information you provided was interesting. I am a 50 year old woman who is high functioning with GAD. I have been on Wellbutrin for a couple of years now but haven’t really progressed much. I wonder if menopause contributes to my symptoms. My symptoms include malaise, low concentration, fatigue and lack motivation in my self care. My work routine definitely benefits me due to the structured schedule and distraction but by the time I get home I’m a zombie. My house is a mess and unorganized. I eat watch tv and go to bed pretty early. “Rinse and repeat”
I enjoy your videos and appreciate your evidence based approach. Please continue your videos
The gut is the second brain so take care of both and they’ll take care of each other .
Hi Doc! Thank you for the insight. What are these new medications you speak of?
Dr. Marks, in my MDD journey, I've come to understand that the limbic system gets worn down by the hormones adrenaline and cortisol generated by chronic/sustained stress and trauma, leading to an inflamed limbic system that cannot function properly in mood regulation. This was not explained to me initially (by my doctors or counsellors) and I was four years into my medication before finding this out. Most of the fellow MDD sufferers that I have met or corresponded with all share a common experience of childhood trauma, often followed by a stressful event (or in my case, a series of events) that led to a breakdown. With that, I have referred to MDD as a limbic system injury, which takes a tremendous weight off of the inherent symptom feelings of weakness and failure. I'm curious to know if you would you agree with this perspective?
I wonder how my ADHD factors in with the stress factors and the existing emotional dysregulation of ADHD.
I think this is very interesting and could definitely be accurate. I'm 29 and only have had 2 MDD "episodes" in my life and do not want to consider myself clinical or chronic (cannot imagine having this lifelong.) I noticed both episodes happened after incredibly stressful life events and, oddly, viruses. I believe covid inflamed my limbic system and caused it to happen again, but it heals itself with time.
Hi Samantha Johnson, My name is Patricia. I have been really struggling with anxiety and depression for about a year now. I never had any mental health problems. I never experienced anything like this in my life. I started going through this when I was recovering from covid last year... if I may ask, how long after covid did you start to feel better?
Awesome, on so many levels! Keep pointing the way, we are healing ❤
Taking antidepressants made me depressed 💁
They may have been depressed in a different way, and/or have anxiety.
Some anti-depressants can cause emotional blunting / dulling / anhedonia (the ability to feel enjoyment or desire pleasure). For some people, this is a relief. For some, it makes them feel more depressed. And for others, the medication doesn't cause this at all.
Thank you for your informative posts. You’ve taught me so much based gleaned from current research. Evidence-based treatment should be the gold standard for treatment.
Again you're treating the illness NOT the patient😰folks don't need drugs. They need emotional, mental and spiritual healing. Sighs.... Just throw the pharmaceutical business away.
Thank you so much for that explanation. I've always had a lot of questions about treatments and why they work and don't work for some people. I'm going to watch this again so that I haven't even better understanding.
Thank you for the amazing videos! Nobody on the internet gives related information in an easy to understand way and in a short period of time. I appreciate it! :)
I actually did really well with medicine for my depression. First med I took eliminated it entirely. I got my energy back entirely and I could genuinely stay calm and relaxed.
I'm a new person basically I find it easy to be my extroverted self instead of being introverted due to my emotional exhaustion.