Is it okay to take ashwaganda with antidepressants ( Zoloft) and antipsychotics ( Quetiapine)?????

@DrTraceyMarks

2 жыл бұрын

Here’s a handy interaction checker from WebMD. You can add any medication’s that you are taking including Ashwaganda and it will tell you if there are interactions. www.webmd.com/interaction-checker/default.htm

@NyreeAlana

2 жыл бұрын

Your pharmacist should have this information.

@samia6888

2 жыл бұрын

@@NyreeAlana I asked my pharmacist and they said they didn’t know :(

@littlelulu4107

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been replacing quetiapine with 5 htp and adding other supps under the guidance of a Naturopath. Be careful as you don’t want to overdo it with herbs and pharmaceuticals. Do your research and see a professional.

@NyreeAlana

2 жыл бұрын

@@samia6888 that sucks that they can't provide you with reliable info. Here our pharmacists know much more than the doctors about interactions, often they do need to look things up though. The link Dr Tracy provided should be helpful, I've looked up side effects and interactions when I'm researching, but usually double check with the pharmacist and then tell my doctor when I'm going to try something.

I've been taking Ashwaganda for well over a year. It took a long time for it to work. Recently, I have been getting better sleep, getting to sleep earlier and stating asleep for a solid 7+years hours. I'm glad I stuck with it. I am ADD, have low self esteem, think too much, low motivation, lack of focus and the ability to follow through a project. I'll be in counseling within the next few weeks. I'm retired, 71, and should be enjoying life... but I'm not... but at least I'm sleeping better. Small steps....

@JB-pe2yn

2 жыл бұрын

Keep it up, Thomas! You got this ❤

@siswdeen

2 жыл бұрын

Peace your tenacity deserves recognition and applause. I pray my mother who is 72 will do the same. I luv ya just for being here and trying 💓 May it all work out Ameen

One thing I find that helps me with anxiety is earplugs. For me when I am on high alert even background noise is enough to keep triggering my anxiety. Solution! well no .. but silence or sound deprivation definitely helps me calm down.

@Pill-op4nh

2 жыл бұрын

Myself too same

@acidofil

2 жыл бұрын

same here

@SS-in1ts

Жыл бұрын

I also am sensitive to noise. Earplugs cause discomfort and pain so I had to switch to a heavy pillow over my exposed ear and a white noise machine. An eye mask also helps me.

Video starts at 5:30

@amy2434

2 жыл бұрын

I'm impatient for the whole video so thank u 😂

Anyone besides me click ‘like’ before she even starts speaking lol? Her videos are ALWAYS good! Even if the content doesn’t directly apply to my family or me, I learn something. As a forensic psychiatrist her content could be ‘over our heads’ but she communicates in a clear and succinct manner where even I can understand her. Thank you, Dr. Marks, for investing your time and expertise with your viewers. I appreciate your style of video - easy to understand teaching, uncluttered background (I have Inattentive ADHD and would be distracted), and talking to us directly as though we’re sitting in the same room. Thank you so much! Blessings 🌿

@the.wine.cellar

2 жыл бұрын

Instantly 🤣🤣

I started taking ashwagandha at the beginning of grad school, and it 10000% chills me out more. I love it. I've been taking it ever since.

Understand that when you're always saying yes to others when you really don't want to, you're saying no to yourself. 💙KZreadr That Helps People Overcome Toxic Relationships

I've been consumed by both. A big cause of my problem was the obscene amount of caffeine I was consuming. I reduced my 10-12 cups of coffee a day, to a cup of green tea in the morning. And the difference is amazing. L-theanine and B100 complex helps also!!! I'm going to try the ashwaganda too.

@sadhiktm2141

2 жыл бұрын

I think coffee is good to avoid drowziness it's improve happiness like dopamine

@DrTraceyMarks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this Sophie!

@chandrasekharlimit4547

2 жыл бұрын

@@sadhiktm2141 it CAN of course because it’s a stimulant, and some people find it can be beneficial. But every case is different, I know people who one cup with send their anxiety for a loop. I have combined type ADHD and OCPD and I personally love coffee and a half of a cup while my vyvanse is kicking in can help give me the small boost to get the focus and ambition to start my work on a good foot and continue that throughout the day - having OCPD a good start to the day and that routine with the habitual coffee is helpful, but more than a cup and I get jittery and will feel subtle anxiety all day. When I have a cup of coffee but feel like I still need that feeling I get warm cup of matcha green tea that has less caffeine (the box I get rates it 1-5 and I look for any that are 1-2) because of the nootropic effects, it helps me stay on task without introducing a lot of caffeine into my system. Similarly, just like with everything, moderation is key and finding a balance is good, I stay in an area where if I don’t have caffeine I don’t get withdrawals, just like periodically I will take breaks from my vyvanse so that I don’t build tolerance and I’m paranoid of addiction. These are all supplementary and can be very beneficial is used correctly. I personally find green tea to work better than coffee late in the day because it gives you the same mental focus and fortitude without the intensity of coffee

@sadhiktm2141

2 жыл бұрын

@@chandrasekharlimit4547 very informative thank you.

@sadhiktm2141

2 жыл бұрын

Recently I happened to had a Pepsi then all the day I was active, no drowsiness then only I realized the power of caffeine. Moderate is good, I wonder that a place there is no coffee available, where do you live.

ashwaganda helps indeed against anxiety.

I started taking Ashwaganda a couple months ago and it's really making a difference. I highly recommend it. Glad to know you recommend it as well Dr. M! 👍🏾

@DrTraceyMarks

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks for the feedback.

@HoneeyBee3

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you are seeing benefits!! Are you taking a powder or a capsule? I want to use powder, but not sure if it works as effectively since capsules are more concentrated and contain extract.

@blairsterling6141

2 жыл бұрын

Please explain the difference so we can learn. Thank you.

I love and appreciate this woman so much.😭 Her videos are very informative and she explains complex topics in ways that are easy to understand. If you see this. Dr Tracey, thank you so much for making these videos!! They have been extremely helpful for me. I've learned so much and look forward to learning more💛

@DrTraceyMarks

2 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome Sarah. I'm so glad I saw this and am even happier that my content has helped you! ❤️

This would explain why certain tasks frustrate me to do more when I first wake up, but are fine like an hour later.

@alexaraya2018

2 жыл бұрын

I am always Afraid of not being able to sleep at night, so I wake up very early and then I wonder why I am not able to work in early hours of the morning, if I get all my work done in the early morning I can relax for the rest of the day. But that never happens in the morning for me to do work is very stressful now I know why.

this is was so helpful because i struggle with social anxiety but i also struggle with situational stressors and i never knew the difference between all of these! thank you doctor your videos have been so helpful to me and my mental health journey!! i remember last year i was struggling so much and i stumbled across your channel and after watching for a while i decided to start therapy through betterhelp and i'm doing a lot better and never want to stop going :-) thanks for being so informative and inspiring!! you make an impact !

Love to see you promoting herbs! Damiana has been a favorite of mine since 2005

Nice news & love your talks!! l've taken a blend of ashwagandha, rhodiola & turmeric for 3yrs now 90 days on 90 days off. Helps me all around. I live a full life of responsibility & play hard too going into my early 30s

I can relate to some of the symptoms, but even the ones I can't relate to, I still watch you because your voice is soothing and the topics are interesting to me. Keep it up!

OMG, you always explain things in such a clear and concise manner. Thank you!

So grateful to have discovered your channel. ❤️ I have a lot to go back and watch.

Excellent video! Now I know that my day-to-day is actually not anxiety but stress response.

Correct me if I'm wrong, so essentially stress is what happens to you in the moment, in the present. Anxiety is worrying about what may happen in the future. For example for stress, you're crossing the road and see a car coming towards you and will hit you if you don't evade. For anxiety, you're waiting to cross the road but can't stop thinking that a car MIGHT run you over if you try to cross

@sockpuppet2415

2 жыл бұрын

Both these examples are about Fear. Your brain trying to spare your life from a real threat.

Thanks, Doc! You're a wealth of information and inspiration!

I was hoping for a video on this! I love Ashwaganda. I have really intense anxiety during work sometimes and could stand to chill. (I work in customer service for Kay jewelers) This makes me feel like… yeah I could be stressed about this normally, but I’m just not…. I just handle things better. I feel more rational and less restrained by anxiety, less irritated.

Please do one on the mineral Chromium! Its cheap, and can make a big difference, as it helps stabilize mood and regulate blood sugar. Its an important micro mineral thats not often found in good quantities in food anymore because of modern agricultural practices. I worked at a small health food store where the ND who owned it would often prescribe it to people, particularly tired moms. Pregnancy can deplete Chromium from mothers. The change in the customers was dramatic, and the supplements were like less then $5/month. Its not to be taken while pregnant. There are a lot of initial studies to prove it can help, but usually also in a bigger picture. I was at high risk for PPD because of past mental health/trauma issues, and I was fine, I sometimes wonder if its because I took chromium regularly a few times a week after my sons births.

@avril.227

2 жыл бұрын

Chromium with Magnesium is very calming.

@vernicephillip4882

2 жыл бұрын

About now much chromium should be taken daily?

I have been taking this for 2 years now. I highly recommend.

Thanks so much for this video Dr Marks. I really had been wanting to know a bit more about adaptogens and their effect on GAD. It's good to know that Ashwaganda can relief stress cause aren't we all just sooo stressed lately!? I really appreciate your content, you've made mental health education accessible and that's really cool 🌻

@DrTraceyMarks

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed stress is everywhere all the time! You’re welcome and I’m glad the content is helpful.

Thank you. This discussion of stress is exactly what I experience, and it is, in my opinion, perceived stress rather than any measure of actual stress. I am trying ashwagandha, though it may have possible medication interactions. For me, stress has always been cumulative and it is difficult for me to return to the previous baseline after experiencing stress, and subsequent stressors elevate further this already raised stress level. I have been experiencing the symptoms you have described for years, and I will try to find more information on the subject in order to better understand and manage stress as the actual underlying cause of so many psychological and physical problems. TY

Thank you for this video. This is the first time I’ve watched one of your videos. I found just seeing your smiling friendly face and listening to your voice helped ease my anxiety albeit temporarily. I’ve subscribed and will definitely watch more. Thank you 🙏😊

Found this video after asking about this herb on your magnesium video, thank you for educating us, its been helpful to learn the processes our bodys go through in these stressful situations

You are always so helpful, to the point and make a psychology easy to understand. Thank you for all of your hard work and help that you gave all of us viewers!

Thanks for explaining this difference between stress and anxiety!

Ashwagandha changed my life! Been taking it for a year!

Thank you for another excellent video. I am post menopausal and struggling with daily anxiety which manifests as an internal shaking feeling, it's as if I have swallowed a large cell phone which is stuck on vibrate. I know other women of my age who are having the same experience and I believe that it is the daily grind of this distressing symptom that is creating my stress. I will certainly try to reduce my morning cortisol levels to see if that helps and I will also give the herb a try. Thanks again and best wishes from the UK.

@tze1

2 жыл бұрын

Try making your body shake using Trauma and Tension Release Exercises (TRE) which could also be effective in treating your symptoms.

@helenhucker346

2 жыл бұрын

@@tze1 Thank you for your reply. I have never heard of TRE so I will learn more about it and maybe give it a try.

Thank you, Dr Tracey! As always useful, well-articulated and relevant advice. many thanks for your work ❤️

@DrTraceyMarks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Denis.

Thank you very much for explaining stress vs anxiety. I knew the difference but also did not realize that I was also using them interchangably. I took Ashwaganda for several months and was happy with initial results but got depressed when it felt like my anxiety was creeping back in. I got frustrated, disregarded all short term gains, and had actually forgotten that I ever took it until I saw this video. Hearing you explain that It is most effective for cortisol control i.e. stress I now realize that I, as someone with an anxiety disorder, was only doing half the work. I was also running into some of the side effects (at 300-400mg twice daily) as I was a couple months into my usage. Seeing this vid has jogged my memory I have some advice for anyone considering using this: A) As stated it is effective for cortisol, NOT ANXIETY. You will be less anxious at first but that's because you are literally de-stressed. After a while, if you have a disorder or are still around your triggers, your anxiety will catch back up with you but remember this is but one of many herbs that do such things. Find a complimentary herb for your actual anxiety. B) Ashwaganda takes time to build up and can build up to toxic levels. This means you should be cycling. That means taking the herb in non-consecutive, but still regular intervals(i.e. one week one, one week off or any variation of that). This also means that it might not work immediately (It did for me but I have ADHD and am constantly checking on my mental state/lucidity so I notice when something is even slightly different in my head). DO NOT double your dose or take another right after because you're not "feeling it". After a while your tolerance will go up and having a little extra as a treat isn't so bad but it is a very slippery slope as with anything. This is not a cure. it is not supposed to work for everything always. All that being said Ashwaganda can be a great relief to a tired mind and feels like a really nice kick in the pants. Passion and motivation come back when stress is literally gone. I hyperfocused a lot and it gives a really good buzz behind the eyes and in the sinus cavity. It gave me my life back and had I known the protocol it wouldn't have been so habit forming. I kicked it when I felt like it with little to no side effects save for exhaustingly vivid dreams.

I have these issues in the morning. Everything you said is spot on with me.

Dear Dr. Marks, I have started taking Ashwagandha as supplements recently and the results are amazing. I am able to stay calm and collected during any situations of daily life and able to analyse it objectively. Earlier before taking Ashwagandha, it was difficult to focus on solutions without getting overwhelmed by negative thoughts and emotions. Thank you for making this video. I'm really grateful.

@aniketk7502

2 жыл бұрын

@@samuelm.5752 I'm buying Ashwagandha from ZeroHarm Holistic Ashwagandha with the dose of 600 mg per tablet once a day.

@klausshtein4182

Жыл бұрын

@@aniketk7502 большое спасибо за полезную информацию. Thanks a lot fot useful information. Я вот тоже собираюсь попробовать в ближайшее время в качестве альтернативы сиозс.

@aniketk7502

Жыл бұрын

@@klausshtein4182 I do not know the language. Can you please write it again in English ?

@klausshtein4182

Жыл бұрын

@@aniketk7502 i am russian. I have written that i am going to start taking Ashwagandha as supplements too

@aniketk7502

Жыл бұрын

@@klausshtein4182 thank you for writing back. I hope you experience the benefits as I did..

Love learning with your videos! Thank you for all you do Doc!

Thank you for this information! It was very insightful to learn about the differences between stress and anxiety. This will better help me understand situations now.

I was under a lot of stress in my marriage, which caused the surfacing of guttate psoriasis, for which I was prescribed strong steroid ointment, which at times I had to spread all over my body. My stress elevated, and other illnesses arose. I did end the marriage, and some of the illnesses disappeared but not the psoriasis. I then went through a lengthy situation of emotional abuse, and developed a full on anxiety disorder, then was prescribed antidepressants, then the psoriasis went away. Makes me wonder if I should have been prescribed antidepressants in the first place, rather than steroid ointment, if it worsened my overall health, and thus, my life. The doctors wouldn't have known about this herb, though it sounds like it would have helped.

@richardparis8738

2 жыл бұрын

Doctors don't know what they're doing

I didn't realize that the time of day it is taken makes a difference. Thank you.

@hughhaughton1173

2 жыл бұрын

Is the name of the product peak and valley, or descriptive of your moods?

After watching this and scanning over the comments I'm excited to try this. Your videos almost always provide a wonderfully eye opening learning experience that leaves me feeling empowered or at least well informed. Thank you so much!

@thisismetoday

2 жыл бұрын

Check webmd reviews. Many people have had nausea, vomiting, etc… Just make an informed decision.

@temix3142

2 жыл бұрын

@@thisismetoday yes absolutely great advice. especially with things like this I'll do more research and/or check with my family doctor. I think it's smart for anyone to follow steps like that.

Such a good topic!! As a kid, psychiatrists and therapists thought I had anxiety. Spent years trying to CBT my way out of stressors like parental ab*se and poverty. Guess what? When I had a living income and didn’t live with them my “anxiety” magically went away. Wish someone had helped me do that sooner. I wasn’t thinking of “the worst case scenario” when worrying we wouldn’t be able to pay our bills. That was a rational, reasonable scenario that happened to us, and others we knew. I think many poor people or traumatized people are told they’re “anxious” when we really just need help relieving the stressful situations. I also hope child psychiatrists today spot situational stress better.

@DrTraceyMarks

2 жыл бұрын

You make some very good points. If people can be taught to manage stress better they may not get prescribed something to take away the angst their stress causes.

Doctor Marks please, talk about anxiety for being mad and have fearful thoughts about Madness and Mental Hospitals, and how to feel normal again, Please 🥺

@soyboymcgee8529

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like OCD

Heya, thanks for these videos. these have made me more more sane. its really hard in my country right now to get mental health care. so thank you x

@DrTraceyMarks

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad this information can help fill in the blanks for you. 😊

Kratom is the ultimate stress and anxiety reliever. Ashwagandha is good BUT it will eventually mess with your cortisol levels. In my experience I found Red Vein Kratom to be the real MVP! In particular Red Thai and Red Borneo! 💯

@siswdeen

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that too but we use yellow vein. The red makes me want to clean up lol. My mom likes the yellow but thinks it's drugs lol. She is in her 70s

@oshunbleu6511

2 жыл бұрын

I've taken green maeng DA for years.. Works well for pain and anxiety

@onefordespair

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah but kratom is also addictive on its own and can cause withdrawals in some people. I've experienced this myself.

try it 600 mg in the morning(it was a miracle for me). I also took 2 pills with 300 mg but it wasnt the same as when i took one pill with 600mg. I woked up every morning with a will to live and had less anxiety

I have drug abuse ptsd and the feeling of ashwagandha making me feel dizzy / high triggered severe panic attacks. Be careful it's not for everyone

Ashwagandha reduces cortisol and it has helped me treat debilitating anxiety.

@mesarypaul5824

Жыл бұрын

Same I started taking it last week and it’s the only thing that has helped with my anxiety head symptoms. I’m scared tho that I might have withdrawal because it’s too good to be true. Maybe it’s just my anxiety talking. I refuse to take medications, I will try everything else

@ceceprincess4758

Жыл бұрын

It doesnt help me

@samindaperamuna6392

25 күн бұрын

​@@mesarypaul5824apparently it will stop working after a few months. Then you have to stop it for a few weeks before starting again.

It has made me have a libido again. Had to take it for 2-3 weeks to notice but I love it and don’t think I’ll ever stop taking it

@hxub9626

2 жыл бұрын

Might want to check how long you are actually supposed to take this stuff. It's not for long term use.

I get butterflies in my stomach every Wednesday coz I'm so excited for Tracey Mark's new video. Should probably take an Ashgawanda for that 😁

I was hoping the herb was weed but I guess I can try this new herb she is suggesting.

I take Tria Alchemy tinctures and notice a big difference! The Rest blend is awesome for anxiety… Synergy has Ashwagandha in it and I love that one also.

I was using the CVS brand of this herb and I could tell a difference while I was taking it (4-6 months of regular use).

Hi Dr. Marks, I see a lot of people especially young people who are addicted to their cell phones. When we look at addiction often times just beyond that addiction we see codependency. I would love to see a video that addresses this codependency because I don’t see a lot of people talking about it and we need to expand this conversation in order to begin to address it.

Thank you for this - you are a Godsend!

This is so helpful. I love your videos.

Lemon Balm Tea works well too

@jow6845

2 жыл бұрын

And easy to grow 💚

Thank for your good explanation, I ve been dealing with stress and anxiety, now I realized my anxiety was due to my stress and I ve taking ashwaganda for almost 2 weeks and it’s helping me a lot ( just 550 milligrams per day) I don’t know how long should I take it though.

This is what we needed

Thank you Dr Marks! Amazing info as usual.

@gokushkameha-ha-ha9344

2 жыл бұрын

She is not a registered doctor with any officially recognized commitee. None.

@Maezee_Jae

2 жыл бұрын

@@gokushkameha-ha-ha9344 what are you talking about lol. She's certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She's got a board certification for Forensic Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology) AND a board certification for Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology). She graduated from The University of Florida's Medical School after going to Duke for her undergraduate, and did her residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center where she became chief resident. She even has an NPI number which is 1942281324. Seriously what is your issue?

Awesome video. Super informative. I tried ashwaganda and it gave me stomach cramps. Primrose oil, vitamin D, Zinc, and magnesium, has calming effects for me.

@artisticagi

2 жыл бұрын

On an empty stomach?

Around this time last year my husband wouldn’t buy me curtains for a month even though he has them in his room. He even put them in the living room so it was pitch black in the living room but bright as day until 8 pm in my room. We also had a streetlight that would wake up at around 3 am. I would usually be in flight or flight around then. I would have to go to work around. 4 or 5 so I would go ahead and leave the house to go get breakfast. It was awful. I almost left him. He’s tried to make up for it since then but idk if our relationship can make it. This morning he helped me get ready for work which was really nice since the last few mornings have been hard on me. My coworkers seem to be more demanding in the mornings as well I always wondered why the mornings were the hardest. I never knew cortisol levels were the highest in the mornings. I always just thought that everyone was tired in the mornings.

Thankyou👍💛🐈‍⬛You are one of the best!

Great video as always. Thank you.

@DrTraceyMarks

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

Thank you for evidence-based information.

Fantastic video, great job 👌

Hi Dr. Marks, thanks for all the wonderful topics! Can you explain the reasoning behind why people with anxiety like familiarity? For example, watching shows and movies they’ve already watched countless times before and not changing their routine? That would be interesting to find out about. Thank you

@Mopantsu

2 жыл бұрын

It's a safety net. A coping mechanism. It's far easier to deal with the familiar than with the unfamiliar. If a movie made you feel good. You might gravitate towards it to try and have those good vibes again. A form of nostalgia for the 'good times'.

Great clarification! Thank you!

@DrTraceyMarks

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you!

Dr Tracy is so fine❤️

Hi, can you do a video about the process of finding a therapist and mental health treatment that works for you? It's harder than one would think.

Love your channel Dr. Marks! I would love to know your opinions on using Ashwagandha during Benzodiazepine withdrawal. I cold turkey’d Xanax in 2014 and I was pretty manic for a few years after the worst of the withdrawal was over but I stayed on a low dose of Klonopin which I’m now tapering off of. Lots of people use Asheagandha to help with withdrawal but there’s a lot of stuff out there about how it impacts GABA and can make healing take even longer. I’d love to here your take.

I was drinking Passion Flower tea to help me relax and sleep. It worked, BUT it is a DEPRESSANT and was causing me to get worse anxiety and depression. I've used herbs all of my life (I'm in my 60's) and this was an eye-opener. This tea should come with a warning that it can CAUSE severe depression. Bummer.

@ShadowRaven66669

2 жыл бұрын

It's not a depressant, but it works by increasing Gaba. Too much Gaba can cause the very symptoms that you're trying to address.

I would check with your doctor if your currently on anti depressants before trying this

"You should expect to wake up relaxed and refreshed" Nope, can not relate lol. I don't think I've woken up refreshed once in my entire life

@RomeliaGomez-Calmell7934

2 жыл бұрын

😁👍

@Dancestar1981

2 жыл бұрын

Me neither I’m Neurodiverse so I’m convinced that has something to do with it

Thank you for this I think I’ll try Ashwaganda!!!

@DrTraceyMarks

2 жыл бұрын

I hope it helps!

This was very useful information.

Perfect timing! My counselor recommended I start taking Valerian Root for anxiety, but the corner store didn't carry it and only had ashwagandha. I've been using it but was skeptical of the results - I did feel something for sure, but it didn't seem to really click in the long term. Your explanation of taking it in the morning makes a lot of sense and I will be doing that going forward! As an aside, so you have a video on valerian root?

@vanessagil3527

2 жыл бұрын

Valerian is more for getting to sleep. If your struggling to sleep due to anxiety there are much better herbs for that.

I'd love to see a video on the positive symptoms of metal health conditions in general and/or maybe follow up videos delving more into specific ones? Its easy to get bogged down in the negatives but there are some positive to neuroatypical thinking. Personally, I my ADHD, autism and BPD mean that; all emotions are very intense but in the case of positive ones it CAN be very rewarding, hyper-focus/ obsessions have made me very skilled/ knowledgeable in some areas, increases in empathy and abstract thinking often means people around me feel understood, an ability to be manipulative can be the best course for a positive outcome in many situations, and the ADHD or BPD stereotype of being "quirky" or "fun" does hold SOME merit. Other conditions also can have positives, some schizophrenic patients may live in a delusion that's peaceful and joyous. Autism can be linked to very high intelligence or proficiency in the case of savant syndrome. Neuroatypical minds tend to be more creative. And without psychotic symptoms many artists would not have had the inspiration to fuel their art, such as van gogh. I would love to see a video explaining why and how these positives can occur (perferably for each one [more perferably for each of mine]) And I think many people would find information on how to reframe their diagnosis' and utilize the tools that they can provide, to compensate for all the crap that they cause. (E.g. the percentage of ADHD in those that start their own business is higher than in the general population)

@LevelheadedMind

2 жыл бұрын

These are really great points and a nice change of perspective on mental health conditions. Thanks for sharing this!

@DrTraceyMarks

2 жыл бұрын

Hi @callum farley I know you really want this from me as I've seen you suggest this before. Knowing the percentage of people with ADHD who start businesses is a different kind of research and reporting than educating people on the nuances of mental issues and psychological concepts - which is what my channel is about. What you ask for is great to know and there are probably already videos talking about this. Check out How to ADHD, she speaks from a personal perspective as well as other info about ADHD. She may already have such a video or be willing to make one since the info seems to align well with the content she's already producing.

@callumfarley4683

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrTraceyMarks @Dr. Tracey Marks thank you for taking the time to reply! Your channel is one of the main reasons why I decided to go into a career in metal health. :) I know these channels well and they're great! The reason why I use examples like the ADHD business starter link is because there is, for obvious reasons, very little research into the positives from a neurological/psychological stand point. ADHD aside, It may be more relevant to ask, for example, how to treat a patient who values their positive symptoms? And the neuro/psychological reasons behind them. Regardless, keep the videos coming, yours is the only channel using the clinical literature that presents it in an interesting, entertaining way while prioritizing the science.

the tip to take it in the morning is really helpful, i didnt know that. ashwaganda is really helpful for me to relax. i used to wake up with a cortisol rush in the mornings now i dont anymore.

@DrTraceyMarks

2 жыл бұрын

Oh that’s great to hear. Thanks for sharing.

I'm continue reinforcing my knowledge. Thank you. 😊

@DrTraceyMarks

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Drinking Ashwaganda tea as you talked about it

Good video! Dealing with both all this week

Your everything! Thank you Dr.

Ashwagandha/ l-theanine tablets really helped reduce my anxiety.

Great video dr. Marks! I was wondering if you could make a video about your daily "supplement stack" for good mental wellbeing 🥺👉👈

Ashwaganda may increase thyroxine levels. Probably not a problem unless you take thyroid hormone, but if you do this can lesd to hyperthyroid issues unless thyroid levels are monitored so medication can be adjusted as necessary.

@roxyiconoclast

2 жыл бұрын

@@tazclnsts7093 actually, a study in the journal Thyroid found that thyroid hormone was contained in many tested ashwaganda supplements. This channel rejected the link I posted, so here’s the abstract text: ThyroidVol. 23, No. 10 Original Studies Thyroid Dysfunction: Hypothyroidism, Thyrotoxicosis, and Thyroid Function Tests Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine Content in Commercially Available Thyroid Health Supplements Grace Y. Kang, Jonathan R. Parks, Bader Fileta, Audrey Chang, Maged M. Abdel-Rahim, Henry B. Burch, and Victor J. Bernet Background: As defined by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act 1997, such substances as herbs and dietary supplements fall under general Food and Drug Administration supervision but have not been closely regulated to date. We examined the thyroid hormone content in readily available dietary health supplements marketed for “thyroid support.” Methods: Ten commercially available thyroid dietary supplements were purchased. Thyroid supplements were dissolved in 10 mL of acetonitrile and water with 0.1% trifloroacetic acid and analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography for the presence of both thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) using levothyroxine and liothyronine as a positive controls and standards. Results: The amount of T4 and T3 was measured separately for each supplement sample. Nine out of 10 supplements revealed a detectable amount of T3 (1.3-25.4 μg/tablet) and 5 of 10 contained T4 (5.77-22.9 μg/tablet). Taken at the recommended dose, 5 supplements delivered T3 quantities of greater than 10 μg/day, and 4 delivered T4 quantities ranging from 8.57 to 91.6 μg/day. Conclusions: The majority of dietary thyroid supplements studied contained clinically relevant amounts of T4 and T3, some of which exceeded common treatment doses for hypothyroidism. These amounts of thyroid hormone, found in easily accessible dietary supplements, potentially expose patients to the risk of alterations in thyroid levels even to the point of developing iatrogenic thyrotoxicosis. The current study results emphasize the importance of patient and provider education regarding the use of dietary supplements and highlight the need for greater regulation of these products, which hold potential danger to public health.

@avril.227

2 жыл бұрын

I took Ashwaganda for awhile and it didn’t affect my thyroid levels but I will take this into suggestion.

@roxyiconoclast

2 жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention that ashwaganda also is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The name is written in Pin Yin as Nan Fei Zui Jia. After getting it as part of my acupuncture treatment for fatigue, after a few months I ended up in the ER with thyrotoxicosis. My acupuncturist wasn’t aware it could have an additive effect with the thyroid hormone I was taking. After I stopped the Chinese herbs, acupuncture and thyroid hormone, I gradually returned to normal. Interestingly, my thyroid function had improved permanently, so when I resumed my thyroid hormone the dose was cut about in half - this has lasted 20+ years. I have idiopathic hypothyroidism, not the more common autoimmune Hashimoto’s.

Really interesting learning about this

Thank you for these valuable videos

@DrTraceyMarks

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

Hello Dr.Tracey, I’ve watched your videos and see that you seem to be very knowledgeable about mental health. I’ve tried to piece some of your videos together to find the answer but have not been successful so perhaps you may be able to answer this question for me. I know that people say to think of mental health the same way you think about physical health, yet if someone die due to a physical ailment it is understood but if someone dies by suicide due to a mental illness everyone seems to make it seem so bad ( if someone dies by cancer people often say they fought a good fight and they were tired, well can’t a person with mental illness feel the same way. I once heard a doctor say that thinking about suicide is not normal. If we gonna take the stigma off mental illness then it should be 100% not 50%. You’ve talked about medication and there not being a cure and living with mental illness on and off medication , what about just being tired of mental illness. Thank you

I get Peak and Valley(a black woman owned company) supplemental powders that contains ashwaganda and other adaptogens. I make hot lattes which are delicious with almond milk 3/week. 🥛

Thank you for this video. Can you make one about the shadow self and typical shadow work practices in therapy??

@patrickt.6492

2 жыл бұрын

That could be interesting. Carl Jung is awesome.

I've always thought about cortisol the other way around: I've thought that stress caused increased cortisol levels. But it's sounds like the cortisol levels can be increased even during rest or during sleep. I'm sure I've been influenced by the plethora of weight loss commercials that target cortisol in their pitches. You've piqued my interest as you often due! 🤔 Thanks

@mogotrevo

2 жыл бұрын

As far as I know cortisol raises when it’s time for you to wake you up from your sleep. Otherwise it shouldn’t be increasing.

Well then. I guess I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I worry about everything and assume the worst out of any situation. People just do not like me either. I can tell. I have limited human contact for this reason along with having irritability as well but I still have terrible anxiety at times.

Hi Dr Tracey Marks, it's great you made videos on Ketamine/Psychedelics but could you please make a video about MAOIs for TRD? They are very effective and there is a lot of misinformation out there.

Thank you so much for doing these videos, you are able to describe things in a clear way and have really helped me educate myself about my bipolar disorder. I was wondering if you could make a video about the connection between bipolar and autism. I know they have higher possibly of comorbidity and they can have similar symptoms. How do you know what spectrum you’re on? I’ve talked to a few other people who have been diagnosed bipolar but feel like they may be autistic. Is this completely ridiculous? Or is there a connection?

Kava is amazing, but it can cause liver damage. I do like Ashwagandha.. but nothing stops a panic attack for me like kava root tincture does. I take silymarin to mitigate the liver irritation.

Thanks for this. I have had chronic sleep issues since 1998, that occurred along side the first serious relapse of MS. There has been some suggestion I have an injury to the hypothalamus due to these sleep issues but also due to not making anti diuretic hormone at night. I often have stress due to living with MS and the challenges this brings, although I am much better since having HSCT which has out me into remission for the first time since being diagnosed but have thought for some time I need to look into cortisol as I still don’t sleep well, and I often wake at night and feel unrested in the morning. I will try this herb, thanks for the recommendation Dr Marks

@zengreen7

2 жыл бұрын

Ashwaganda is OK for sleep, but Kava is much better, but in an emergency try one fresh garlic clove, slice it into coins and splash it down with your favorite beverage 1 hour b4 bedtime, you will sleep like a newborn. Warning: If you are sleeping with a partner, have them use the garlic too, you know why. You're welcome.

All of my mental health issues are treatment-resistant. I’ve felt hopeless for years. Tried every single type of anti-anxiety med, atypicals too. Have taken every possible supplement too. Every type of therapy (cbt, dbt etc.) I wish I had something left. For the t.r. depression I’ve even tried TMS, ketamine infusions nothing works. Going to finally do ECT soon but not hopeful. I love these videos but I’m at the point where I barely leave my apt, I can’t handle it. Agoraphobia is raging since the pandemic :( -Sorry for a long comment, not really worth reading I know.

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2 жыл бұрын

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2 жыл бұрын

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@TzadikTheManic

2 жыл бұрын

@@annascarlettee9072 I’ve wanted to use psilocybin shrooms for years. I don’t trust random insta accounts for something this important. Thanks for the suggestion but I always get pointed to social media pages, not the way to go imo :/

works amazing im off most psych meds- use st johns wort for depression and valerian 4 anxiety.

People should really look into Gotu Kola if they suffer from anxiety. Best herb I’ve tried so far. Better than Ashwagandha imo!

@christophertabet5728

2 жыл бұрын

Might try it. Tried ashwa a few times before but didn't hit the spot for me. I have some pretty chronic anxiety, so I don't really except much from herbs.