14:10 Sleeping being an escape is so relatable for me. Like I’m getting better now but a couple months ago I just wanted every day to end and to go to sleep
Im been fighting taking them for years now even though I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder . I really hate the stigmas around mental health . but Im going to finally step up and do what I need to do to get better and schedule a psychiatrist appointment . I feel at peace with doing whatever I need to do to be better with God on my side . Thank you so much for your transparency, it really makes us a difference. Especially for us black women who are always taught to be strong no matter what . God bless youu and this message beautiful 🤎
That’s amazing! If you don’t mind me asking which one are you using? I’ve also been in them for a year, specifically lexapro. I felt really great for like the first few months but then I got a job and became really stressed and then I experienced my first breakup and I’ve just been feeling like nothing is working anymore :(
@@extrashotofespresso_ I am on Wellbutrin. I started on Lexapro but I couldn't handle the side effects. Of course our bodies react differently though. I'm sorry to hear about your breakup. Our first heartbreak definitely sucks. Unfortunately no medication can heal a broken heart. That is something that takes time. If you are in therapy, talk to them about what is going on. Sometimes just having an outlet or someone non-judgmental to talk to can help. Also be sure to alert your psychiatrist or GP of any intense side effects or SI. Sending you love.
I’ve been on meds since I was 16, I’m now 20 and I recently stopped taking them a few months ago. I’ve been through so many different meds and med combinations to help me through this journey but none of them helped and I didn’t know why. but it got to a point where I realized and learned that they weren’t going to do what they needed to do if I didn’t do my part as well. Please keep in mind that these meds are to help you do the work, not do all the work for you. If you feel like they don’t work at some point, tell your doctor!! don’t be afraid to ask or be honest because you’ll only be hurting yourself. But if I’ve learned anything from taking meds it’s that they will not work if you’re not willing to let them. that’s just from my experience though so everybody is different.
Dang Bria, you got me tearing up in the beginning with “it is that serious”… because it really is. I appreciate you being so open about your experience🫶🏽
I appreciate you sharing your experience. I remember learning that former Miss USA that committed suicide last year that she suffered had depression but had high functioning depression. I know I had that from something that happened in my marriage but deciding to stay and work it out. I want to say I did ask my therapist for anti depressants but I remember she said it’s to numb you to live. And when she said that I decided no and find another way. I’m proud of myself to feel at peace and healed. I would say what helped was so many things. I did everything my therapist said to do breathing and talk to myself, record or journal my feelings to just release it. Define and visualize what is the version that I would feel safe, loved, and happy. And figure out the actions to get there. So for me running while listening to Eric Thomas motivation and working out. Date night and give so much love. Attack and destroy what triggers me. Pick a fun goal to do with someone else. I ran two 10K runs with my husband and was so proud of myself and each other. Hope that helps
I used to journal but my handwriting sucks and it hurts my hands to write. I’ve also had the worst luck of finding therapists. I’ve been through like 5 by now. How did you find yours?
Thank you for putting this out there. Love your videos. I've been struggling with life and having self hate talk and depression and anxiety and I've felt like this for a long time. I had a heart transplant and the meds made it worse. Just started an antidepressant 3 days ago. Glad to know people are talking about this.
I’m so proud of you for sharing your experience Bria. This video has helped me a lot and I know you will help so many other people. Life can get tough at times but, community and sharing experiences is everything!
Bria I’m sorry that it got to that extent, your the friend I look to for support bc I’m the strong friend and we often forget to check on our strong friends! We’re always here for u thnk you for sharing
Welcome to the medicated side. Honestly it’s lovely. My only regret was not starting YEARS ago (I’ve been on for a few years at this point. The difference is so great that I literally can’t imagine life without it at this point. Glad you were open to the idea and have found some help and comfort.
Girl I’m so glad you posted this video. I have been suffering alone since 2021. Homeless most of the times; cried days after days. Still how up everyday like everything was fine and literally rotting out on the inside. I was trying to tell myself that pressure makes diamonds, and I can ride through my storm. I don’t know how am still here today, but I remember I cried and beg God to heal my heart, cause it did reach to a point where I could feel my heart literally ache in pain whenever I am alone or random times when I think about my life. Even now, I still am a mess; but I have life; faith and hope and guess that’s the greatest thing.
Thank you for talking about negative self-talk! It's very easy to think that those thoughts are yours instead of acknowledging them as though someone else was feeding you that information and then separating yourself from it... to give yourself the grace to assess whether it is true or not. Better yet, counter it with positive self-talk. I feel we mostly lose the battle when we give in and believe the negative. Remember, if it comes with shame, it's simply not true.
Thank you so much for this video!!! I literally just started taking antidepressant meds yesterday and I was and still am pretty scared. But I want to take this step because I have been putting it off but I need it in order to propel me. This video and many communities talking about this inspires me and makes me feel less alone ❤
Hi Bria! I feel you so much and you are putting in words what I experience and think. And I think you are very very brave to talk about the thoughts "wanting to be un-alive". I was even ashamed to tell those thoughts to my therapist! They made me sad... That was also a reason why I didn't want to tell them. Thank you a lot for sharing your experience with medication - I am not on medication but lately I was in such a bad condition that I thought about it. Therefore I am very thankful that you describe your symptoms, so I can relate to what is "normal" or not. Sometimes I don't know how a healthy person feels, thinks, etc. I hope I could explain myself 😅. In any case, I just wanted to say that you are very brave and you showed me that I don't need to be ashamed. A big hug from Munich, Germany 🤗♥️🌿🌸✨
Hey bestie “It doesn’t matter when I don’t believe it” that hit me so hard, and the next point you made Losing interest of things that you love, and that is something that I’m really making sure that I get back to. Thank you for sharing being vulnerable, and transparent.
Bria, thank you so much for this video! 🙏 You are so brave. It's amazing that during this time when you've been going through this situation, you've been able to inspire me so much. Today I spent 5 hours recording content (after putting it off for at least a year and a half), and you have been one of the people who have inspired me the most. Thank you!! 🤗 Keep taking good care of yourself. Hope you continue to feel better 💞.
There's many coping skills too to assist with meds. Self love, jounaling, walking in nature the list goes on what ever helps anxiety, natural stuff from earth and eating right organic, and excercise spring water.
Sending you love. Depression is hard and it’s not for anyone to judge how the next person handles it. It’s always wonderful seeing you here and I’m happy you’re doing what’s best for you. ❤
sis, medication is great for all who need it. I was on it for too long and it caused negative effects. just make sure you are listening to yourself and what you need.. and never skip doctors appt or hold back your questions. my experience was great until it wasn't. always wishing the best for you
I can't tell you how much I appreciate you, Bria. It's so comforting to have you speak your experience and your truth and actually be able to resonate.
Sending you light. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you the best and even more success. Looking forward to your progress. You are using your platform in such a positive way. God bless
ive been wanting to drop them since i feel im less of a person if im dependant on them but this kinda helped to be okay with the fact about keeping on with them. thank you
Thank you so much Bria I started taking antidepressants last year and honestly they have helped me a great deal,I have pmdd but I ddnt knw until u spoke about it on one of your videos and I went to a doctor. Thank you so much because u inspired me to go and check what was really wrong with me. My life has been a lot easier since taking the pills thank you
I relate to you, I felt like you were speaking directly to me because it mimics my symptoms. Do you have an additional treatment for your PMDD along with treatment for the depression.
I know it may be difficult to share this moment so thank you so much for expose all of what to been pass through. ❤ God bless you and keep being yourself! sometimes happen things in our lives that we can not control but knowing that our mind is so powerful that is a good start to keep feeding our mind with positive words, moments etc YOU GOT THIS. and yes don stay on medication for so long. know that YOU GOT THIS and I mean that. a TIP: **walk outside without shoes! be in contact with nature more, drink a lot of water, go to the beach and trust yourself**
I worked at a plant medicine (ayahuasca) retreat in Peru for a year and it can be incredibly impactful for anxiety, depression, negative self talk, etc. If you ever want to talk about that as as option please don't hesitate to reach out! Sending you so much love babe. ❤You are incredibly powerful and capable of healing and you are making an impact for so many people
Thank you for make this video it made me understand what antidepressants can do. I was often confused about it now I have a better understanding so thanks ❤
the stigma around meds hindered me from finding happiness for years. im in a much better place now on meds for OCD & depression, and im so very thankful for it.
@@GPS_Limitless i started with zoloft and it did help me with a lot of my compulsions and obsessions but i wasn't feeling any less depressed, just somewhat numb. so my psychiatrist asked me if i wanted to try prozac instead (which is very similar but a better mood stimulant) and lower my dosage of zoloft while slowly increasing a new dose of prozac. so at one point, i was taking them together while transitioning, but im just barely on 20 mg prozac after slowly decreasing from 250 mg zoloft. they are both definitely very similar but i prefer the prozac so far.
hey Bria! so I'm new here this is like my 10th video thoo but I wanted to say I appreciate your channel. I have been struggling with my mental health for a year now and its really help to here someone talk about it without making seem like something is wrong with you. I will keep watching thanks!
I’m in the same boat as far as fighting against being medicated. What is your advice for someone who is terrified of how the meds (might) affect them? (Side effects etc)
Very brave for you to share this and to have taken such action. I hope the question I will ask doesn’t create doubt in your journey, so please don’t feel pressured to answer if it does. I was wondering if your provider has discussed with you what additional options are out there if your current medication doesn’t have its same effects as it does now?
There’s a activity/guide book that I’m reading called How To Meet Yourself by Dr. Nicole Lepera really is helping me figure out what’s going on. But I’m def in the same boat and right now I’m dealing with depersonalization-derealization because I let myself get to another low and stress but I’m slowly coming out of it.
Have you thought that maybe these feelings could be related to you stopping BC in regards of PMDD? I ask out of real interest since I’m in a similar journey to you and doctors haven’t been very helpful. Can you see a correlation or not at all?
Antidepressants work by affecting the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine, which play a role in regulating mood, emotions, and overall mental well-being. These medications can help alleviate symptoms of depression, such as sadness, lack of interest or pleasure in activities, changes in appetite or sleep patterns, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and feelings of worthlessness or guilt.
Hey just starting to see your content and I like it. I paid attention to what you said so I hope you are not offended but I went through very similar things for several stretches of time. Honestly prayer and the word of GOD saved me. Its an option. You just sound like what I went through. I hope the best for you.
I am so sick of this double standard between therapy and medication. People will be quick to promote therapy but not talk at all about medication. Good for you!
Legit just posted a video talking about this, someone crashed into me & my baby totaled my car (I caught it in camera) & almost lost our lives. I’m a SAHM & unemployed, that heightened my depression even more. I spoke to ppl close to me about how I felt & honestly I feel like no one cares. This is why we don’t speak out!
Thank you for sharing your story. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I appreciate the work that you are doing to reduce the stigma of mental health and mental health treatment. On a different note, there is a type-o at 1:29 regarding "signs."
I remember walking on day to ease my mind and tears were just flowing uncontrollably. I was walking on the road tears falling, cause I really couldn’t get it anymore, I didn’t want to be alive. A man saw me and asked wats wrong and I tell you he consoled me he gave me the most affirming and comforting words, and after I picked myself up and calmed down, he tried to seduce me and have sex with me and I was so shocked. I ran home. I was so shocked and angry I started mashing and throwing things, screaming and yelling. Fell asleep on the floor crying, slept for 14 hours. And now I have that trauma living with, pushing everything back to square one, telling myself that I am not good enough, I am not worthy. I just want it all to stop.
I'm so sorry you went through this 😔 Know that you are not alone and some men are disgusting assholes. But you love yourself enough that you ran away from that situation! You definitely are good enough. Love and light from Ohio 🫶🏾
what medications didn't work for you and what medication is working for you, if you don't mind me asking. We are all different so what didn't work for you, works for others and vice versa with what did work for you.
A lot of the effects you describe scream placebo to me…I suffer from PMDD since a bad withdrawals from an SSRI I took for only a year. I did not have pmdd prior to this, I just took if for anxiety. It has been two years and I still suffer from akathesia, pmdd, and other brain issues . Antidepressants wrecked my life. Be very careful and inform yourself the day you decide to quit. You might take even years to taper down.
Sobbing as I’m typing… you’ve inspired me to get back on my medication… I was always so scared of depending on the medication forever. I also never felt more better while on the medication. Thank you for this video. 🫶🏼
I know a few people who suffer from depression, anxiety, and exhaustion. They are deficient in vitamin D, B vitamins, or low testosterone and high levels of estrogen. But a doctor will never check those levels voluntarily because it doesn't benefit his pockets. Please get those levels checked first. Weekly injections will resolve the imbalance. I feel better, and I'm only a few weeks in of shots. My energy is all the way up. The preventative doctor told me that in 90 days, I'll be a whole new woman. My fibroid symptoms will go away...no need for a second surgery. My bloat, gas is gone already as well. I can't feel my big fibroid anymore. I've been suffering for months. I hope this too can help someone.
I was going to say the same thing. Unless there’s an actual chemical imbalance in the brain, antidepressants should be a last choice and vitamin levels should be first priority. I was put on antidepressants twice (they didn’t work), but I recently got my blood taken at my doctor’s appointment and it said I was vitamin D deficient. Once I started taking vitamin D, my energy skyrocketed to the point I didn’t sleep well for 2 nights (I K.O now) and other symptoms have also disappeared.
I just would to explain that loneliness and being alone is two different things. Some people love to be alone and they are happy and don’t feel loneliness.But when a person stop doing the normal activities then us a red flag. The are many natural herbs that could greatly help mental situations, but what you explained more serious you did the right thing.🌷🫲🙏🙏
![The 11 Traits of PMDD [vs Depression] | MedCircle x Dr Ramani](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/2rG4DJLG_uA/mqdefault.jpg)
14:10 Sleeping being an escape is so relatable for me. Like I’m getting better now but a couple months ago I just wanted every day to end and to go to sleep
Im been fighting taking them for years now even though I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder . I really hate the stigmas around mental health . but Im going to finally step up and do what I need to do to get better and schedule a psychiatrist appointment . I feel at peace with doing whatever I need to do to be better with God on my side . Thank you so much for your transparency, it really makes us a difference. Especially for us black women who are always taught to be strong no matter what . God bless youu and this message beautiful 🤎
i also struggle with major depressive disorder, i know how debilitating it can be. wishing you so much love & happiness. 🌤
Same! I am so glad that you are talking about this. There is such a stigma about us black girls and mental health medication
Thank you for sharing your journey. I've officially been on antidepressants 1 year now and I can say, they saved my life. Literally.
That’s amazing! If you don’t mind me asking which one are you using? I’ve also been in them for a year, specifically lexapro. I felt really great for like the first few months but then I got a job and became really stressed and then I experienced my first breakup and I’ve just been feeling like nothing is working anymore :(
@@extrashotofespresso_ I am on Wellbutrin. I started on Lexapro but I couldn't handle the side effects. Of course our bodies react differently though. I'm sorry to hear about your breakup. Our first heartbreak definitely sucks. Unfortunately no medication can heal a broken heart. That is something that takes time. If you are in therapy, talk to them about what is going on. Sometimes just having an outlet or someone non-judgmental to talk to can help. Also be sure to alert your psychiatrist or GP of any intense side effects or SI. Sending you love.
I’ve been on meds since I was 16, I’m now 20 and I recently stopped taking them a few months ago. I’ve been through so many different meds and med combinations to help me through this journey but none of them helped and I didn’t know why. but it got to a point where I realized and learned that they weren’t going to do what they needed to do if I didn’t do my part as well. Please keep in mind that these meds are to help you do the work, not do all the work for you. If you feel like they don’t work at some point, tell your doctor!! don’t be afraid to ask or be honest because you’ll only be hurting yourself. But if I’ve learned anything from taking meds it’s that they will not work if you’re not willing to let them. that’s just from my experience though so everybody is different.
Dang Bria, you got me tearing up in the beginning with “it is that serious”… because it really is. I appreciate you being so open about your experience🫶🏽
I appreciate you sharing your experience. I remember learning that former Miss USA that committed suicide last year that she suffered had depression but had high functioning depression. I know I had that from something that happened in my marriage but deciding to stay and work it out. I want to say I did ask my therapist for anti depressants but I remember she said it’s to numb you to live. And when she said that I decided no and find another way. I’m proud of myself to feel at peace and healed. I would say what helped was so many things. I did everything my therapist said to do breathing and talk to myself, record or journal my feelings to just release it. Define and visualize what is the version that I would feel safe, loved, and happy. And figure out the actions to get there. So for me running while listening to Eric Thomas motivation and working out. Date night and give so much love. Attack and destroy what triggers me. Pick a fun goal to do with someone else. I ran two 10K runs with my husband and was so proud of myself and each other. Hope that helps
You sharing your experience is really going to help someone, Bria. Thank you 💛
I suffer from heavy depression. My method of getting through my depressive episodes is a combination of Journaling and therapy.
I used to journal but my handwriting sucks and it hurts my hands to write. I’ve also had the worst luck of finding therapists. I’ve been through like 5 by now. How did you find yours?
I’m in therapy and I take antidepressant…works for me.
Thank you for putting this out there. Love your videos. I've been struggling with life and having self hate talk and depression and anxiety and I've felt like this for a long time. I had a heart transplant and the meds made it worse. Just started an antidepressant 3 days ago. Glad to know people are talking about this.
Wishing you the best in life, you're a beautiful soul💞
I’m so proud of you for sharing your experience Bria. This video has helped me a lot and I know you will help so many other people. Life can get tough at times but, community and sharing experiences is everything!
im so grateful that the medications worked for you and were all glad your back❤❤
Bria I’m sorry that it got to that extent, your the friend I look to for support bc I’m the strong friend and we often forget to check on our strong friends! We’re always here for u thnk you for sharing
Welcome to the medicated side. Honestly it’s lovely. My only regret was not starting YEARS ago (I’ve been on for a few years at this point. The difference is so great that I literally can’t imagine life without it at this point. Glad you were open to the idea and have found some help and comfort.
Sometimes getting a shower is the biggest accomplishment of the day! I support you a million percent!! ❤❤❤
It certainly is!
Girl I’m so glad you posted this video. I have been suffering alone since 2021. Homeless most of the times; cried days after days. Still how up everyday like everything was fine and literally rotting out on the inside. I was trying to tell myself that pressure makes diamonds, and I can ride through my storm. I don’t know how am still here today, but I remember I cried and beg God to heal my heart, cause it did reach to a point where I could feel my heart literally ache in pain whenever I am alone or random times when I think about my life. Even now, I still am a mess; but I have life; faith and hope and guess that’s the greatest thing.
Antidepressants changed my life for the better! Thanks for sharing!
"...a LOT of good can come out it" 💥 More ppl can relate to this than will admit. Thank you for existing...
Thank you for talking about negative self-talk! It's very easy to think that those thoughts are yours instead of acknowledging them as though someone else was feeding you that information and then separating yourself from it... to give yourself the grace to assess whether it is true or not. Better yet, counter it with positive self-talk. I feel we mostly lose the battle when we give in and believe the negative. Remember, if it comes with shame, it's simply not true.
Her vibe is everything ❤️🌸Thank you B
Thank you so much for this video!!! I literally just started taking antidepressant meds yesterday and I was and still am pretty scared. But I want to take this step because I have been putting it off but I need it in order to propel me. This video and many communities talking about this inspires me and makes me feel less alone ❤
Hi Bria! I feel you so much and you are putting in words what I experience and think. And I think you are very very brave to talk about the thoughts "wanting to be un-alive". I was even ashamed to tell those thoughts to my therapist! They made me sad... That was also a reason why I didn't want to tell them.
Thank you a lot for sharing your experience with medication - I am not on medication but lately I was in such a bad condition that I thought about it. Therefore I am very thankful that you describe your symptoms, so I can relate to what is "normal" or not. Sometimes I don't know how a healthy person feels, thinks, etc. I hope I could explain myself 😅. In any case, I just wanted to say that you are very brave and you showed me that I don't need to be ashamed.
A big hug from Munich, Germany 🤗♥️🌿🌸✨
Hey bestie “It doesn’t matter when I don’t believe it” that hit me so hard, and the next point you made
Losing interest of things that you love, and that is something that I’m really making sure that I get back to. Thank you for sharing being vulnerable, and transparent.
Bria, thank you so much for this video! 🙏 You are so brave. It's amazing that during this time when you've been going through this situation, you've been able to inspire me so much. Today I spent 5 hours recording content (after putting it off for at least a year and a half), and you have been one of the people who have inspired me the most. Thank you!! 🤗 Keep taking good care of yourself. Hope you continue to feel better 💞.
so happy you shared. a lot of these things I just thought I was wild depression and I was crazy. appreciate you
Girl I LOVE you hair like that. Looks so good on you.
There's many coping skills too to assist with meds. Self love, jounaling, walking in nature the list goes on what ever helps anxiety, natural stuff from earth and eating right organic, and excercise spring water.
Sending you love. Depression is hard and it’s not for anyone to judge how the next person handles it. It’s always wonderful seeing you here and I’m happy you’re doing what’s best for you. ❤
sis, medication is great for all who need it. I was on it for too long and it caused negative effects. just make sure you are listening to yourself and what you need.. and never skip doctors appt or hold back your questions. my experience was great until it wasn't. always wishing the best for you
I can't tell you how much I appreciate you, Bria. It's so comforting to have you speak your experience and your truth and actually be able to resonate.
Thanks for being open and sharing your experience Bria. I can relate a lot and it's easing to hear someone else talk about it.
I hear so much of myself in your story.
I’m on antidepressants too. Best decision I ever made
me too!
Sending you light. Thanks for sharing. Wishing you the best and even more success. Looking forward to your progress. You are using your platform in such a positive way. God bless
Love the rawness & honesty.
Thank you for sharing your journey and being a mental health advocate! 💛☀✨
ive been wanting to drop them since i feel im less of a person if im dependant on them but this kinda helped to be okay with the fact about keeping on with them. thank you
Thank you so much for talking openly about this Bria❤️
Thank you so much Bria I started taking antidepressants last year and honestly they have helped me a great deal,I have pmdd but I ddnt knw until u spoke about it on one of your videos and I went to a doctor. Thank you so much because u inspired me to go and check what was really wrong with me. My life has been a lot easier since taking the pills thank you
you should try trauma release exercises ... it helped me a lot with my depression and anxiety
Im a small vlogger with 100 subs and i love your talks Bria❤ Thanks for sharing your story with transparency and always giving good tips
I relate to you, I felt like you were speaking directly to me because it mimics my symptoms.
Do you have an additional treatment for your PMDD along with treatment for the depression.
I just came on here to say that I love the background music on this video. I love your content and I like you so much!!
I know it may be difficult to share this moment so thank you so much for expose all of what to been pass through. ❤ God bless you and keep being yourself! sometimes happen things in our lives that we can not control but knowing that our mind is so powerful that is a good start to keep feeding our mind with positive words, moments etc
YOU GOT THIS. and yes don stay on medication for so long. know that YOU GOT THIS and I mean that. a TIP: **walk outside without shoes! be in contact with nature more, drink a lot of water, go to the beach and trust yourself**
I worked at a plant medicine (ayahuasca) retreat in Peru for a year and it can be incredibly impactful for anxiety, depression, negative self talk, etc. If you ever want to talk about that as as option please don't hesitate to reach out! Sending you so much love babe. ❤You are incredibly powerful and capable of healing and you are making an impact for so many people
Thank you for sharing this with me.💜
@@Ohsnapitzann of course ❤🙏
Hey, Bria. I would highly recommend you try microdosing mushrooms. It totally helped with my mental health.
Thank you for make this video it made me understand what antidepressants can do. I was often confused about it now I have a better understanding so thanks ❤
the stigma around meds hindered me from finding happiness for years. im in a much better place now on meds for OCD & depression, and im so very thankful for it.
Are you one medication ocd and one for depression or is it all in one? I struggle with ocd & depression and am considering seeing a psychiatrist
@@GPS_Limitless i started with zoloft and it did help me with a lot of my compulsions and obsessions but i wasn't feeling any less depressed, just somewhat numb. so my psychiatrist asked me if i wanted to try prozac instead (which is very similar but a better mood stimulant) and lower my dosage of zoloft while slowly increasing a new dose of prozac. so at one point, i was taking them together while transitioning, but im just barely on 20 mg prozac after slowly decreasing from 250 mg zoloft. they are both definitely very similar but i prefer the prozac so far.
@@GPS_Limitless and what causes both of my issues with OCD and depression is GAD so it does kind of treat it all together
@@revelationbisaillonGotcha, thanks!
@@GPS_Limitless no problem
hey Bria! so I'm new here this is like my 10th video thoo but I wanted to say I appreciate your channel. I have been struggling with my mental health for a year now and its really help to here someone talk about it without making seem like something is wrong with you. I will keep watching thanks!
I’m in the same boat as far as fighting against being medicated. What is your advice for someone who is terrified of how the meds (might) affect them? (Side effects etc)
You ate speaking from my heart
Very brave for you to share this and to have taken such action. I hope the question I will ask doesn’t create doubt in your journey, so please don’t feel pressured to answer if it does.
I was wondering if your provider has discussed with you what additional options are out there if your current medication doesn’t have its same effects as it does now?
Thank you for sharing this 🙏🏽❤
There’s a activity/guide book that I’m reading called How To Meet Yourself by Dr. Nicole Lepera really is helping me figure out what’s going on. But I’m def in the same boat and right now I’m dealing with depersonalization-derealization because I let myself get to another low and stress but I’m slowly coming out of it.
Thanks for sharing. I wanted to be one of the holistic girlies sooo bad. I have to at least try the meds.
Wow!! You said so many things that are/were exactly how I felt. What test did you take?
I wasn't ready to watch the video but I love and support your journey
Excellent lighting by the way.
Such a genuine video.
Good morning Bria happy Saturday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you
Happy you’re on your way to love life again ❤ Praying for you 😊
Have you thought that maybe these feelings could be related to you stopping BC in regards of PMDD?
I ask out of real interest since I’m in a similar journey to you and doctors haven’t been very helpful. Can you see a correlation or not at all?
Antidepressants work by affecting the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine, which play a role in regulating mood, emotions, and overall mental well-being.
These medications can help alleviate symptoms of depression, such as sadness, lack of interest or pleasure in activities, changes in appetite or sleep patterns, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and feelings of worthlessness or guilt.
I love your corn rows Bria❤❤ you are so pretty
unrelated but I LOVE YOUR HAIR
You can never go wrong with braids 🪄🪄🪄🪄
Hey just starting to see your content and I like it. I paid attention to what you said so I hope you are not offended but I went through very similar things for several stretches of time. Honestly prayer and the word of GOD saved me. Its an option. You just sound like what I went through. I hope the best for you.
Hey what tests did you get for brain chemicals to confirm something was off ?
HUMAP and Dutch Test
@@BriaJones where did you order it from ?
im on lexapro 10 mg!
I’ve felt a number of these things 🥴
Every vlog girl I subscribed to has depression right now.
thank you B ❤
This video was so helpful and insightful. Thanks so much for sharing your journey and healing. I hope you continue to feel better!!🩵
I am so sick of this double standard between therapy and medication. People will be quick to promote therapy but not talk at all about medication. Good for you!
Brupopion ova here. Love you❤
Stay safe please
When did the depression start? Before marriagde or after ?!
I relate to you so much
can you tell about the mic and camera you use ,..
❤sending love to u
Legit just posted a video talking about this, someone crashed into me & my baby totaled my car (I caught it in camera) & almost lost our lives. I’m a SAHM & unemployed, that heightened my depression even more. I spoke to ppl close to me about how I felt & honestly I feel like no one cares. This is why we don’t speak out!
I'm also a Scorpio LOL
I just made a video about my own journey. I’m about 2 years in and still haven’t found the right meds 😭
Thank you for sharing your story. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I appreciate the work that you are doing to reduce the stigma of mental health and mental health treatment. On a different note, there is a type-o at 1:29 regarding "signs."
I remember walking on day to ease my mind and tears were just flowing uncontrollably. I was walking on the road tears falling, cause I really couldn’t get it anymore, I didn’t want to be alive. A man saw me and asked wats wrong and I tell you he consoled me he gave me the most affirming and comforting words, and after I picked myself up and calmed down, he tried to seduce me and have sex with me and I was so shocked. I ran home. I was so shocked and angry I started mashing and throwing things, screaming and yelling. Fell asleep on the floor crying, slept for 14 hours. And now I have that trauma living with, pushing everything back to square one, telling myself that I am not good enough, I am not worthy. I just want it all to stop.
I'm so sorry you went through this 😔
Know that you are not alone and some men are disgusting assholes. But you love yourself enough that you ran away from that situation!
You definitely are good enough.
Love and light from Ohio 🫶🏾
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Love ya
what medications didn't work for you and what medication is working for you, if you don't mind me asking.
We are all different so what didn't work for you, works for others and vice versa with what did work for you.
Lexapro isn’t working for me personally right now. But that’s just what I am going through. Been on it for a year.
Love you bestie b❤❤❤❤
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A lot of the effects you describe scream placebo to me…I suffer from PMDD since a bad withdrawals from an SSRI I took for only a year. I did not have pmdd prior to this, I just took if for anxiety. It has been two years and I still suffer from akathesia, pmdd, and other brain issues . Antidepressants wrecked my life. Be very careful and inform yourself the day you decide to quit. You might take even years to taper down.
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1:26 you wrote signs wrong but it's ok we make mistakes at times.
Sobbing as I’m typing… you’ve inspired me to get back on my medication… I was always so scared of depending on the medication forever. I also never felt more better while on the medication. Thank you for this video. 🫶🏼
I like the way you communicate with your audience. Thanks for sharing!🙏🫲🌷❤️
I know a few people who suffer from depression, anxiety, and exhaustion. They are deficient in vitamin D, B vitamins, or low testosterone and high levels of estrogen. But a doctor will never check those levels voluntarily because it doesn't benefit his pockets. Please get those levels checked first. Weekly injections will resolve the imbalance. I feel better, and I'm only a few weeks in of shots. My energy is all the way up. The preventative doctor told me that in 90 days, I'll be a whole new woman. My fibroid symptoms will go away...no need for a second surgery. My bloat, gas is gone already as well. I can't feel my big fibroid anymore. I've been suffering for months. I hope this too can help someone.
I was going to say the same thing. Unless there’s an actual chemical imbalance in the brain, antidepressants should be a last choice and vitamin levels should be first priority. I was put on antidepressants twice (they didn’t work), but I recently got my blood taken at my doctor’s appointment and it said I was vitamin D deficient. Once I started taking vitamin D, my energy skyrocketed to the point I didn’t sleep well for 2 nights (I K.O now) and other symptoms have also disappeared.
I just would to explain that loneliness and being alone is two different things. Some people love to be alone and they are happy and don’t feel loneliness.But when a person stop doing the normal activities then us a red flag. The are many natural herbs that could greatly help mental situations, but what you explained more serious you did the right thing.🌷🫲🙏🙏