Watching this was so reassuring. I went through exactly as you described feeling hopeless and having bouts of depression. I have been on Lexapro 10 mg for about 2 months and it has been a major game changer. People can see how much more upbeat I am and like you said the grey cloud has disappeared and I am noticing all the good in my life instead of the bad. I personally think I would want to be on this for the rest of my life, my psychiatrist said it’s a benign medication so it won’t cause long term harm. All and all I am grateful for this SSRI, and like you said life is long so might as well live it the best we can!
@Aniextybeatable9 күн бұрын
Just started taking it today 🙌🏾
@user-bl4hb1bq9t10 күн бұрын
No, It's on the res. So where's the pool footage?
@nickrana519011 күн бұрын
Amy, I love the energy and smiles! The cactus and botanical gardens look so beautiful. Keep up the great work, and please do more solo trips vlogs! :)
@amydefe9 күн бұрын
You're so sweet Nick thank you so much 🥲
@dewyainprice301511 күн бұрын
Love it! Keep it coming. Your videos inspire others trust 💯
@amydefe9 күн бұрын
really really appreciate that thank you! 🙏
@mpat10019 күн бұрын
Blessings and good luck for you Amy
@amydefe14 күн бұрын
thank you so much, that means a lot 🙏
@abdul_travelvlogАй бұрын
Hello Amy, Your channel is very nice but there is no banner in the channel. Can I design a banner for your channel?
@tonyanthonyironman4352Ай бұрын
How are you doing today ?
@amydefeАй бұрын
i have made a few mental health update videos but after coming off antidepressants around a year ago, my depression flared back up and i have still been trying to heal it with therapy and natural methods for now❤
@dewyainprice3015Ай бұрын
Good video! Good to see you smiling 😊
@amydefeАй бұрын
thank youuu! i appreciate that so much🤍
@user-ww5uc4tg4uАй бұрын
@user-ww5uc4tg4uАй бұрын
😃😃
@robertbombace9153Ай бұрын
Very helpful, Video presentation. From the heart. Thank you.
@loseweightyourway_Ай бұрын
Love this! I've been single for 3 years and I love it. I thrive when I'm single - I'm not cut out for relationships.
@joeschuster2002Ай бұрын
Be careful it’s very misleading you will end up in a very dark place .
@marcellustoneАй бұрын
And we love you! You're such a inspiration! Let's pop the pill together!.......nerd, going on and off...no good...must have suffered from WD and kindling. People like you making me depressed. There is a big problem with Antidepressant, which is widely ignored and people like you are the reason the Ignorance is perpetuating . I'm suffering greatly from coming off. You Vid image with the title "lex I love you" is ...............
@StephanieHolt-nk8csАй бұрын
How long before it works i have been on it 4 weeks
@Arizona_lillyАй бұрын
When you did the video I was starting lexapro… I finally quit.
@teenagecaveman881Ай бұрын
I was on it for about 4 years, put on much weight and lost a certain aspect of my empathy/feelings/drive… I tapered off in spring of 2021, and promptly lapsed into the worst depression which lasted for about two years. I miss some aspects of being on SSRI, but I don’t think I could ever go through that again
@amydefeАй бұрын
that's exactly how i feel too :( coming off of them put me in the worst depression too and i still haven't come out of it. hoping to try therapy as another alternative treatment soon
@the_synack2 ай бұрын
The funny thing is the simple act of me getting diagnosed with depression/anxiety made me actively aware of it and actually made it worse initially because I became self-aware of it and started to dwell on it more. I was going along win life just coping because I thought what I was feeling was just normal and not a disorder. I'm right now trying to find a therapist to help me sort through this.
@vincewhite50872 ай бұрын
Living in a big comity living in a suburb far away from things to enjoy, is not life. If you live close to heart of city, it’s good. Otherwise car sewer suburbs are like living in a small town, except empty & un friendly.
@vincewhite50872 ай бұрын
People I know that went to smaller towns have lots to do at smaller more involved life. Rather then living in car sewer among wasting life in huge crowds watching big name entertainment.
@vincewhite50872 ай бұрын
Most expletive in big cities only spend it on traffic.
@Aqib19542 ай бұрын
My GP prescribed me lexapro 5mg last week… it’s been 8 days since i started taking it. At first I was very scared of taking antidepressants… wish me luck
@tonyanthonyironman4352Ай бұрын
How are you doing now?
@Aqib1954Ай бұрын
@@tonyanthonyironman4352 well after 2 weeks my GP change it to Zoloft. Now I am taking Zoloft 75mg daily…. Well right now I feel less anxious compared to past
@user-sx7rm5zh6y17 күн бұрын
Google "Pssd"
@ShaferHart2 ай бұрын
The secret is very popular, the book was a giant bestseller. never read it or seen the movie but if you Google anything relating the law of attraction it will come up since that's the book that made it mainstream. It's actually kind of a cottage industry in the self help world. Anyways, whether the law of attraction works or not I could use a few positive affirmations for a change lol. Might watch the movie.
@alexandriadravillas8212 ай бұрын
so much love and so happy for you 🩵🫶🏻
@plavaovcica2 ай бұрын
celibate and abstinence are 2 diff things but I like the video❤
@Creeptarot_Tv2 ай бұрын
I feel lonely too I started am withdrawing from cybalta and I cry alot I feel alone I feel like I will be feeling this way forver it's been my first week I wish I could talk to someone because I don't wanna go thur this on my own
@amydefe2 ай бұрын
been feeling the exact same way lately, i've been considering therapy because i feel like it would help me to have someone to talk to too! things will get better sooner than we think. i'm so proud of you and so happy you're here. i'm always here for you and am cheering for you! keep going, you got this i believe in you❤
@belencita95262 ай бұрын
I was on Lexapro for 2 years and LOOOVED IT!!!! I gained 15 pounds during that time tho so I weaned off lol
@FernaG.6372 ай бұрын
Google Pssd and Tardive Dysphoria
@sahydyxh52 ай бұрын
You are a joke!!
@jrman4132 ай бұрын
Did you go back on antidepressants?
@amydefe2 ай бұрын
i have not! been trying alternative methods for now
@Paramoa1112 ай бұрын
Wait till you want to get off of it 😂
@letmusiclivee3 ай бұрын
Moving from San Diego to Chico and this helped ❤
@amydefe3 ай бұрын
aw i'm so glad💞 wishing you the best in this new phase of life!
@walex11013 ай бұрын
Congrats on feeling better
@shellybelly20123 ай бұрын
I love your videos! I feel like I have a lot in common with you & the path you’ve taken, I also went from ssris to microdosing and have also moved around a lot. I can understand the feeling of never feeling quite settled while also looking to what’s next. You’re doing amazing & can’t wait to see where you go from here!
@amydefe3 ай бұрын
this comment made me so emotional🥲 so glad you can relate, i appreciate your sweet words more than you know and excited for what's next in your journey as well! i know it will be amazing ❤ thank you for inspiring me to keep going
@shellybelly20123 ай бұрын
Aww thank you that’s so sweet!💓
@Sami93153 ай бұрын
im about to move from a big city to a small city in a few months and totally excited about focusing on myself and hobbies. wondering if you made new friends in a small city and what your experince has been with that!
@amydefe3 ай бұрын
i wish i had touched on this more 😞 i actually knew a few people that lived here when i moved! but i also made new friends through Bumble BFF, going to group events in my area (there is a Bumble BFF IG group), and also going to workout classes/group meditations! excited for your new journey with your move, wishing you the best 🤍
@Dabne55873 ай бұрын
🤢🤢🤮
@nickrana51903 ай бұрын
Congrats on your 1 year in the middle of nowhere :). Great vlog, Amy!
@amydefe3 ай бұрын
thank you so much ❤❤
@louisejohnson51843 ай бұрын
Where do you buy mushrooms from?
@amydefe3 ай бұрын
from flowdose !⭐
@sardaralizadeh37363 ай бұрын
No ssri works first week!!!!!!
@user-sx7rm5zh6y3 ай бұрын
It's called placebo lol
@user-sx7rm5zh6y3 ай бұрын
True
@paintinout37092 ай бұрын
100%
@anatino17 күн бұрын
It does for women that have PMDD.
@user-sx7rm5zh6y17 күн бұрын
@@anatino placebo
@user-wh3hr3oz6l3 ай бұрын
Are you still on meds? I've been really struggling with depression for 1.5 years and thinking of trying 5-10mg. Great video by the way !
@amydefe3 ай бұрын
thank you so so much!❤i have actually been off of antidepressants for around six months, but honestly am thinking of going back on them due to my depression coming back. i wish you the best in your journey and pray that things get better!
@user-sx7rm5zh6y3 ай бұрын
@@amydefeantidepressants are just little better than placebo and cause disasters
@briank12633 ай бұрын
Was on SSRIs for 22 years. They destroyed my life. Been off of them for 14 months and am still dealing with protracted wiyhdrawal symptoms. I'm not anti meds, just in favor of informed consent. I'm glad you are getting relief from the meds though. It sounds like you're in the right state of mind. Hopefully when you're well enough you can safely taper off of them. God Bless.
@amydefe3 ай бұрын
thank you so much for your comment! would love to know more about what happened in your experience and the withdrawal symptoms. i have actually been off of them for around 6 months but have been considering going back on them due too my depression flaring up really bad.
@SergeyKasimovАй бұрын
@@amydefe did you go back on them how long did they work for you
@amydefeАй бұрын
@@SergeyKasimov i took them for a year and they worked the whole time. i've been off of them for a year but am honestly thinking of going back on them because my depression flared up again :(
@FernaG.6373 ай бұрын
Long term use of these drugs causes disasters
@brittney31563 ай бұрын
It's frustrating. The first time I used them it was a watershed, life changing moment. But ever since it's just a rollercoaster.
@amydefe2 ай бұрын
longterm use of antidepressants?
@FernaG.6373 ай бұрын
Ruined my life
@user-sx7rm5zh6y3 ай бұрын
Mine too
@paintinout37092 ай бұрын
Way??
@sahydyxh52 ай бұрын
Same here
@alaska2714 ай бұрын
Hey Amy! I usually don't comment and just have watched your videos but I thought I'd give my experiences. Have you ever got bloodwork done when you're having bouts of depression? I went through an immense wave of anxiety(I suffer from GAD and panic disorder) and also depression(more on side of anxious depression) and it was always worse in the winter months. Come to find out, I was severely deficient in Vitamin D and this caused my seasonal affective disorder. I now take vitamin D every winter and also take a lower dose during the summer. I would consider talking to a doctor of course but there are so many scientific case studies linked to seasonal depression and wintertime/lack of sun. Also, I recently had a big anxious wave this past month and started taking vitamin D again- it's like I forgot haha!- and also started taking Chaste berry, fish oil and probiotics. Probiotics I think have made the biggest difference for me so far and there are studies that correlate your gut microbiome to anxiety and depression outside of vitamin D. I read that 90% of serotonin is produced in the gut and ever since reading this, I just couldn't take an SSRI. All SSRI's do is block the reuptake of serotonin, not produce more of it. I've tried SSRI's and they just make me feel like a robot. That's just my opinion though and please talk to your doctor because I'm just a random commentor sharing my experiences haha. Since doing the supplement route for the past 30 days and also increasing my activity(I do strength traing, weight lifting 3 to 4 days a week and walk 5 to 7 days a week for 20 to 30 minutes), I've went from a few days of the week feeling 'okay' to 4+ days of the week feeling GREAT and loving my life again. The other 2 or 3 days a week I feel meh, but I think that's normal in life, haha. I still have sad/bad days, but they aren't as bad as before the supplements. I'm only a month in though so it may change. Everyone is different though, some people meds work for so don't let this one comment change your health journey!
@MrMusashiMusashi4 ай бұрын
I really appreciate your video. It gives a very up close and personal view of the thoughts/experiences around medications. I got prescribed Lexipro two days ago, and it's still sitting on my desk because the idea of taking medication scares me so much. I'm worried about side effects....headaches, nausea etc. I know that I'm not in a good place mentally, so I can't figure out exactly why I haven't taken them, which makes me feel even worse. I'm really happy you got some relief!
@amydefe4 ай бұрын
thank you so much your comment i'm so grateful my experience can help you☺ it took me a while to take them when i had gotten the pills too. you will know when the time is right if and when you do take them❤ i am wishing you the best in your journey!
@melodym.844 ай бұрын
Hair loss ???
@feinberg46254 ай бұрын
Might be worth trying to incorporate a daily meditation practice into your life. I also know there are a tonne of non-prescription supplements which are great for improving mood (l-theanine, saffron, rhodiola rosea, korean red ginseng, etc)
@amydefe4 ай бұрын
i appreciate this so much! i am going to look into those supplements :) i was meditating daily but my visualizations were making me more depressed bc i wasn't where i wanted to be. maybe i need to mediate without visualization though!
@nickrana51904 ай бұрын
Great vlog and glad you're feeling better. Def more shroom content :)
@amydefe4 ай бұрын
thank you so much nick you're so sweet🥲 i'll make more 🍄content for ya :)
@nickrana51904 ай бұрын
Can't wait! You're the best ❤@@amydefe
@dewyainprice30154 ай бұрын
Exactly how I feel 😢
@amydefe4 ай бұрын
i'm so sorry to hear that, i pray that things get better for us both♥
@dewyainprice30154 ай бұрын
@@amydefe thank you. Do you have a video specifically regarding the micro mushrooms? I never heard of it but am interested.
@amydefe4 ай бұрын
@@dewyainprice3015 yes i do! you should be able to see it if you click on the description i linked it there :)
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good for you but me lexapro destroyed my life
Watching this was so reassuring. I went through exactly as you described feeling hopeless and having bouts of depression. I have been on Lexapro 10 mg for about 2 months and it has been a major game changer. People can see how much more upbeat I am and like you said the grey cloud has disappeared and I am noticing all the good in my life instead of the bad. I personally think I would want to be on this for the rest of my life, my psychiatrist said it’s a benign medication so it won’t cause long term harm. All and all I am grateful for this SSRI, and like you said life is long so might as well live it the best we can!
Just started taking it today 🙌🏾
No, It's on the res. So where's the pool footage?
Amy, I love the energy and smiles! The cactus and botanical gardens look so beautiful. Keep up the great work, and please do more solo trips vlogs! :)
You're so sweet Nick thank you so much 🥲
Love it! Keep it coming. Your videos inspire others trust 💯
really really appreciate that thank you! 🙏
Blessings and good luck for you Amy
thank you so much, that means a lot 🙏
Hello Amy, Your channel is very nice but there is no banner in the channel. Can I design a banner for your channel?
How are you doing today ?
i have made a few mental health update videos but after coming off antidepressants around a year ago, my depression flared back up and i have still been trying to heal it with therapy and natural methods for now❤
Good video! Good to see you smiling 😊
thank youuu! i appreciate that so much🤍
😃😃
Very helpful, Video presentation. From the heart. Thank you.
Love this! I've been single for 3 years and I love it. I thrive when I'm single - I'm not cut out for relationships.
Be careful it’s very misleading you will end up in a very dark place .
And we love you! You're such a inspiration! Let's pop the pill together!.......nerd, going on and off...no good...must have suffered from WD and kindling. People like you making me depressed. There is a big problem with Antidepressant, which is widely ignored and people like you are the reason the Ignorance is perpetuating . I'm suffering greatly from coming off. You Vid image with the title "lex I love you" is ...............
How long before it works i have been on it 4 weeks
When you did the video I was starting lexapro… I finally quit.
I was on it for about 4 years, put on much weight and lost a certain aspect of my empathy/feelings/drive… I tapered off in spring of 2021, and promptly lapsed into the worst depression which lasted for about two years. I miss some aspects of being on SSRI, but I don’t think I could ever go through that again
that's exactly how i feel too :( coming off of them put me in the worst depression too and i still haven't come out of it. hoping to try therapy as another alternative treatment soon
The funny thing is the simple act of me getting diagnosed with depression/anxiety made me actively aware of it and actually made it worse initially because I became self-aware of it and started to dwell on it more. I was going along win life just coping because I thought what I was feeling was just normal and not a disorder. I'm right now trying to find a therapist to help me sort through this.
Living in a big comity living in a suburb far away from things to enjoy, is not life. If you live close to heart of city, it’s good. Otherwise car sewer suburbs are like living in a small town, except empty & un friendly.
People I know that went to smaller towns have lots to do at smaller more involved life. Rather then living in car sewer among wasting life in huge crowds watching big name entertainment.
Most expletive in big cities only spend it on traffic.
My GP prescribed me lexapro 5mg last week… it’s been 8 days since i started taking it. At first I was very scared of taking antidepressants… wish me luck
How are you doing now?
@@tonyanthonyironman4352 well after 2 weeks my GP change it to Zoloft. Now I am taking Zoloft 75mg daily…. Well right now I feel less anxious compared to past
Google "Pssd"
The secret is very popular, the book was a giant bestseller. never read it or seen the movie but if you Google anything relating the law of attraction it will come up since that's the book that made it mainstream. It's actually kind of a cottage industry in the self help world. Anyways, whether the law of attraction works or not I could use a few positive affirmations for a change lol. Might watch the movie.
so much love and so happy for you 🩵🫶🏻
celibate and abstinence are 2 diff things but I like the video❤
I feel lonely too I started am withdrawing from cybalta and I cry alot I feel alone I feel like I will be feeling this way forver it's been my first week I wish I could talk to someone because I don't wanna go thur this on my own
been feeling the exact same way lately, i've been considering therapy because i feel like it would help me to have someone to talk to too! things will get better sooner than we think. i'm so proud of you and so happy you're here. i'm always here for you and am cheering for you! keep going, you got this i believe in you❤
I was on Lexapro for 2 years and LOOOVED IT!!!! I gained 15 pounds during that time tho so I weaned off lol
Google Pssd and Tardive Dysphoria
You are a joke!!
Did you go back on antidepressants?
i have not! been trying alternative methods for now
Wait till you want to get off of it 😂
Moving from San Diego to Chico and this helped ❤
aw i'm so glad💞 wishing you the best in this new phase of life!
Congrats on feeling better
I love your videos! I feel like I have a lot in common with you & the path you’ve taken, I also went from ssris to microdosing and have also moved around a lot. I can understand the feeling of never feeling quite settled while also looking to what’s next. You’re doing amazing & can’t wait to see where you go from here!
this comment made me so emotional🥲 so glad you can relate, i appreciate your sweet words more than you know and excited for what's next in your journey as well! i know it will be amazing ❤ thank you for inspiring me to keep going
Aww thank you that’s so sweet!💓
im about to move from a big city to a small city in a few months and totally excited about focusing on myself and hobbies. wondering if you made new friends in a small city and what your experince has been with that!
i wish i had touched on this more 😞 i actually knew a few people that lived here when i moved! but i also made new friends through Bumble BFF, going to group events in my area (there is a Bumble BFF IG group), and also going to workout classes/group meditations! excited for your new journey with your move, wishing you the best 🤍
🤢🤢🤮
Congrats on your 1 year in the middle of nowhere :). Great vlog, Amy!
thank you so much ❤❤
Where do you buy mushrooms from?
from flowdose !⭐
No ssri works first week!!!!!!
It's called placebo lol
True
100%
It does for women that have PMDD.
@@anatino placebo
Are you still on meds? I've been really struggling with depression for 1.5 years and thinking of trying 5-10mg. Great video by the way !
thank you so so much!❤i have actually been off of antidepressants for around six months, but honestly am thinking of going back on them due to my depression coming back. i wish you the best in your journey and pray that things get better!
@@amydefeantidepressants are just little better than placebo and cause disasters
Was on SSRIs for 22 years. They destroyed my life. Been off of them for 14 months and am still dealing with protracted wiyhdrawal symptoms. I'm not anti meds, just in favor of informed consent. I'm glad you are getting relief from the meds though. It sounds like you're in the right state of mind. Hopefully when you're well enough you can safely taper off of them. God Bless.
thank you so much for your comment! would love to know more about what happened in your experience and the withdrawal symptoms. i have actually been off of them for around 6 months but have been considering going back on them due too my depression flaring up really bad.
@@amydefe did you go back on them how long did they work for you
@@SergeyKasimov i took them for a year and they worked the whole time. i've been off of them for a year but am honestly thinking of going back on them because my depression flared up again :(
Long term use of these drugs causes disasters
It's frustrating. The first time I used them it was a watershed, life changing moment. But ever since it's just a rollercoaster.
longterm use of antidepressants?
Ruined my life
Mine too
Way??
Same here
Hey Amy! I usually don't comment and just have watched your videos but I thought I'd give my experiences. Have you ever got bloodwork done when you're having bouts of depression? I went through an immense wave of anxiety(I suffer from GAD and panic disorder) and also depression(more on side of anxious depression) and it was always worse in the winter months. Come to find out, I was severely deficient in Vitamin D and this caused my seasonal affective disorder. I now take vitamin D every winter and also take a lower dose during the summer. I would consider talking to a doctor of course but there are so many scientific case studies linked to seasonal depression and wintertime/lack of sun. Also, I recently had a big anxious wave this past month and started taking vitamin D again- it's like I forgot haha!- and also started taking Chaste berry, fish oil and probiotics. Probiotics I think have made the biggest difference for me so far and there are studies that correlate your gut microbiome to anxiety and depression outside of vitamin D. I read that 90% of serotonin is produced in the gut and ever since reading this, I just couldn't take an SSRI. All SSRI's do is block the reuptake of serotonin, not produce more of it. I've tried SSRI's and they just make me feel like a robot. That's just my opinion though and please talk to your doctor because I'm just a random commentor sharing my experiences haha. Since doing the supplement route for the past 30 days and also increasing my activity(I do strength traing, weight lifting 3 to 4 days a week and walk 5 to 7 days a week for 20 to 30 minutes), I've went from a few days of the week feeling 'okay' to 4+ days of the week feeling GREAT and loving my life again. The other 2 or 3 days a week I feel meh, but I think that's normal in life, haha. I still have sad/bad days, but they aren't as bad as before the supplements. I'm only a month in though so it may change. Everyone is different though, some people meds work for so don't let this one comment change your health journey!
I really appreciate your video. It gives a very up close and personal view of the thoughts/experiences around medications. I got prescribed Lexipro two days ago, and it's still sitting on my desk because the idea of taking medication scares me so much. I'm worried about side effects....headaches, nausea etc. I know that I'm not in a good place mentally, so I can't figure out exactly why I haven't taken them, which makes me feel even worse. I'm really happy you got some relief!
thank you so much your comment i'm so grateful my experience can help you☺ it took me a while to take them when i had gotten the pills too. you will know when the time is right if and when you do take them❤ i am wishing you the best in your journey!
Hair loss ???
Might be worth trying to incorporate a daily meditation practice into your life. I also know there are a tonne of non-prescription supplements which are great for improving mood (l-theanine, saffron, rhodiola rosea, korean red ginseng, etc)
i appreciate this so much! i am going to look into those supplements :) i was meditating daily but my visualizations were making me more depressed bc i wasn't where i wanted to be. maybe i need to mediate without visualization though!
Great vlog and glad you're feeling better. Def more shroom content :)
thank you so much nick you're so sweet🥲 i'll make more 🍄content for ya :)
Can't wait! You're the best ❤@@amydefe
Exactly how I feel 😢
i'm so sorry to hear that, i pray that things get better for us both♥
@@amydefe thank you. Do you have a video specifically regarding the micro mushrooms? I never heard of it but am interested.
@@dewyainprice3015 yes i do! you should be able to see it if you click on the description i linked it there :)