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Antidepressants are presented as safer than benzodiazepines, mainly because it has been known since at least 1970 how dangerous benzodiazepines are (how quickly they cause physiological dependence and side effects, interdose withdrawal due to tolerance, and then the horrible withdrawal they cause, potentially lasting for years). Because of this, the Ashton Manual was published in 1999. The first SSRI antidepressant on the market wasn't released until 1987, so they have been available for less time, giving the public less opportunity to realize their risks. Compared to benzodiazepines, SSRI and later SNRI (first marketed in 1993) antidepressants were believed to be the safe alternative, and that is how they were marketed (and that is the belief of most doctors and pharmacists because that is how they have been trained). There is some truth in that, in the sense that benzodiazepines are more harmful and brutal. Benzodiazepines were and are still prescribed, despite their well-known risks at this point, because they are initially incredibly effective for panic attacks, inducing sleep, or even calming psychosis. The effectiveness of antidepressants, compared to benzodiazepines, is much smaller (15% according to the latest critical/independent research papers). They do cause harm, though, and as more and more people are prescribed antidepressants for long-term daily use, this realization is surfacing. Mania is a very real and relatively common side effect of antidepressants. Sexual dysfunction and PSSD too. And increased suicidality (by akathisia) too. But many doctors and psychiatrists are reluctant to consider this true because of the bias in their thinking. It's ironic and tragic that people who are prescribed a psychiatric drug develop side effects or withdrawal effects so terrible that they are put on a new psychiatric drug or a cocktail of different ones to alleviate the new symptoms caused by the drug they were originally prescribed. They end up poly-drugged, with drug-induced iatrogenic injury and cognitively impaired to even have the capacity to understand the mess they have been thrown to and figure out how to exit from and recover. Psychiatric drugs are synthetic psychoactive drugs, pharmacologically not very different from the illicit street drugs that are considered dangerous and not very wise to use them long term. I've been in that position myself. I've been gaslighted by medical professionals, which I think it was far more traumatic than the actual ordeal and suffering caused by the drugs that I was prescribed and always took as I was told. I learnt the hard way that trusting the professionals won't necessarily help you in this journey. I would love to know how are you doing currently and if your opinion and beliefs about mental illness, psychiatric drugs and psychiatry has changed and if it so in what way. Best wishes!
@TheFoezee5 күн бұрын
made me feel dizzy and like things were moving too fast.
@diremixmasters8 күн бұрын
Me too!
@marilynross12429 күн бұрын
Live your best life. This video enpowers❤
@pedroroggla812911 күн бұрын
i feel like i have a hungover... and im having weird sockwaves in the brain... but im feeling less like a zombie im more emotinal and i love it
@Corina-dq2my11 күн бұрын
Narcissists (NPD), they tend to either idealize (approve) or devalue another person. So, once they get acquainted with someone, they see them as good enough or not good enough. Most people on the other hand, if they care about someone, they may develop genuine feelings of care that deepen over time. But a narcissist will devalue over time. Another red flag is lack of normal boundaries. They may rush emotional intimacy in relationships, too intense too fast. Also bullying someone. They will target people. Like they'll bully one specific person, but while being wonderful to everyone else. Like they may target a spouse, or a coworker, or anyone who they feel threatened by, but who they're devaluing. If they believe they can get away with it. Also, criticism. They hold others to unrealistic standards. They externalise their perfectionism. A person who is a perfectionist who is not a narcissist may internalize their perfectionism, but a narcissist will project that outward.
@hannahnixon420718 күн бұрын
I’ve been taking 20mg of lexapro for 11 years now and I’m finally weaning off due to realizing it was making me numb the entire time and stole many years of my life regarding emotions and mental health. I stopped taking it completely a few days ago and my god the withdrawal symptoms are absolutely terrible… I just want it to stop…
@MegaLeoben23 күн бұрын
I had 0 withdrawal effect. You tripping.
@angelv072126 күн бұрын
Lexapro is the best ssri I ever tried
@davidm2299Ай бұрын
What MG dosage were you on?
@tonyanthonyironman4352Ай бұрын
I am already suffering from insomnia and Doctors tossed me Lexapro 5mg. I am afraid to start it
@djggravy37507 күн бұрын
Me to
@jcbanbury2 ай бұрын
Hey are you still with us? You haven't uploaded in 4 years, i emailed you twice no reply :( im worried
@jcbanbury2 ай бұрын
Hey are you still with us? Im worried you haven't uploaded in 4 years:(
@jcbanbury2 ай бұрын
Please tell me youre still with us :( You're last upload was 4 years ago, im so worried
@jcbanburyАй бұрын
I think she's gone
@jcbanbury2 ай бұрын
Hey i hope you're still with us :( we havent heard from youre last video 4 years ago. Please say youre still here
@jcbanbury2 ай бұрын
Hey are you ok? Haven't uploaded in 4 years :(
@user-mp6qi1xr5x2 ай бұрын
Im supposed to start lexapro today... this is making me pretty iffy
@annag20052 ай бұрын
Going through the withdrawal now. Headaches, nausea, brain zaps and irratibility. Will not give up though. Will keep strong.
@jeannekotula67792 ай бұрын
Well said. ❤
@etah12 ай бұрын
i believe i can. if not i will live like diogenes XD
@user-tt6iu5tl9x2 ай бұрын
I’m currently off Lexapro and going through hell everythhing you said in this video I’ve been going through. I’m trying to look for natural remedies to combat the way I’m feeling. Anyone have any suggestions? I really wish medical providers would stop putting people on medications that can ruin their life and ability to live naturally without it.
@farahmoukaddem45772 ай бұрын
Hello, I hope someone can please answer or comment if they went through similar things as im going thru. I have been tapering down paxil 30mg, I want to be off meds that i have been taking for over 10 years. 2 days ago was my last pill of paxil. The withdrawal symptoms were somehow bearable at first while tapering down. Now its been 2 days meds free, I have none stop severe brain zaps, dizziness, weird eye movement accompanied by sensors disturbance in my head, I cant go out from the house, i constantly need assistance. Im so tired, muscle pain everywhere, crying spells, extreme anxiety and confusion As if im disoriented and disassociate from my entourage. I am ready to push through but did anyone get it and got better after ? I am not sure how long will i be able to handle this, please someone tell me they went thru this and it will go away in some time and i will be better.
@user-ko8de3si6d2 ай бұрын
this video was made 6 years ago. how are you doing these days?
@jcbanbury2 ай бұрын
I honestly have a bad feeling. I spoke to her via email a long time ago, but she hasn't uploaded In 4 years. I really hope she's alive
@anthonycochran19182 ай бұрын
I've taken 10mg for almost 2 yrs now. Once it hits. It hits! It's a wonderful medication. It changed everything. I'm weaning myself off at 10mg every other day. Let's see how it goes.
@valerielhw3 ай бұрын
I've been on Lexapro for around 8 years owing to certain life events. Those events are not going on now. I don't like the fact that I am STILL taking it, and want to quit. But I am afraid.
@BonesMcoy3 ай бұрын
The bad dreams have been insane. Random dizziness, shivers, headaches, loss of weight.
@s1ckch1ck3 ай бұрын
Hey nazare, just saw this and I'm also coincidentally coming off of it while seperating from my bf. I feel really lost because now i just want to be back on the meds. I've been on 5g for 10 yrs now and just went cold turkey for 4 months. Every day feels so hard and anxiety is the worse.
@user-kb6dq8zt1k3 ай бұрын
My personal withdrawal symptom is : headache ,dizziness, nausea, laziness, easy to wake up
@mist49263 ай бұрын
i wish people would say how many mg they are on when they comment.
@shaun44433 ай бұрын
These doctors are so quick to prescribe these, I am 6 months off Zoloft, was on them 3 years and never again! but I'm still having a difficult time. can't sleep feeling anxious and depressed!
@PwncakeOW3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video.
@patrickreid57993 ай бұрын
Going through Lexapro withdrawls now. It's terrible and frightening. I cant even imagine what normal feels like. Just hanging on.
@Brian65873 ай бұрын
Great video. I've been on meds for 22 years. I have Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger's) as well as OCD, Depression and GAD. I will more than likely be on meds the rest of my life. I've tried to go off meds many times and unfortunately had serious crashes where I basically can't leave the house and have constant obsessive thoughts. Meds keep me functional. I had a Psychiatrist who pretty much told me I think you will be on meds the rest of your life. It's a hard thing to hear and accept but messages like yours are very good for some of us to hear. Hope you're doing well and May God Bless you.
@ItsMelissaGlitch41134 ай бұрын
I thought I was going crazy. I needed to see this. Thank you for sharing ❤
@jcbanbury2 ай бұрын
I have a bad feeling she's gone. I emailed her twice and no reply. She hasn't uploaded in 4 years also
@heavensgate2714 ай бұрын
Jesus helped my mental health
@jasondurenda64544 ай бұрын
Fuck meds. Like alcohol. Names Jason
@jasondurenda64544 ай бұрын
Going through it now. Drinking.
@june13194 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@june13194 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I’d love to be your neighbor and friend. Happy healings indeed! Is there a way to chat with you in IM or something? I feel like we have pretty similar experiences. Would like to share and learn more.
@philippospsomas77894 ай бұрын
after 10 years lexapro(cipralex) i stopped a year now and still have withdrawal symptoms..anyone have the same symptoms? i dont have panic attacks..juat dizziness,eyes dryness...it changes
@1MNUTZ4 ай бұрын
I can tell you from experience its not withdrawal its brain damage i cold turkeyed 3 years ago and my brain is still not the same
@1MNUTZ4 ай бұрын
Your symptoms seem minor compared to what i experienced tho so im thinking in about a year or less they will clear up
@shaun44434 ай бұрын
Same, I haven't slept for two weeks!
@daisi_music5 ай бұрын
There’s new studies that say withdrawal can last 1-2 years. The bipolar symptoms eventually go away. Lots of people are misdiagnosed due to withdrawal. If you come off, it’s highly recommended to taper off by 1-5% increments. ❤️
@1205Lucy20 күн бұрын
If u withdraw at 1 percent increments for 2 weeks that would take almost 4 years
@paultaylorgolfinstruction5 ай бұрын
Most of the time you experience anxiety and depression higher than normal for the first 3-6 days then it stops.
@Kizaishmael5 ай бұрын
I am taken it for anxiety 😟 starting on week two tomorrow . I been on it before and helped tremendously with my severe depression and severe anxiety but it took 2 months for anxiety to go away. for depression it took about 5-6 months my doctor started me on 10mg, didn’t want me to go higher
@sandywhat24295 ай бұрын
Sonetimes you delay taking, becsuse you know its not the right thing to do.
@sandywhat24295 ай бұрын
Countless people have been diagnosed as bipolar 2 and were polydrugged abd years later weaned off everything.
@leo--43415 ай бұрын
the brain zaps are horrible 🙃
@user-re4wq9ou5u5 ай бұрын
Sulpiride better
@treebear46205 ай бұрын
Give us an update. Your videos are very good.
@etah12 ай бұрын
i also wonder. im quitting antidepressants rn and just stumbled on her videos.
@jcbanbury2 ай бұрын
@@etah1she hasn't uploaded in 4 years. I have a bad feeling. We spoke via email once aswell
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Antidepressants are presented as safer than benzodiazepines, mainly because it has been known since at least 1970 how dangerous benzodiazepines are (how quickly they cause physiological dependence and side effects, interdose withdrawal due to tolerance, and then the horrible withdrawal they cause, potentially lasting for years). Because of this, the Ashton Manual was published in 1999. The first SSRI antidepressant on the market wasn't released until 1987, so they have been available for less time, giving the public less opportunity to realize their risks. Compared to benzodiazepines, SSRI and later SNRI (first marketed in 1993) antidepressants were believed to be the safe alternative, and that is how they were marketed (and that is the belief of most doctors and pharmacists because that is how they have been trained). There is some truth in that, in the sense that benzodiazepines are more harmful and brutal. Benzodiazepines were and are still prescribed, despite their well-known risks at this point, because they are initially incredibly effective for panic attacks, inducing sleep, or even calming psychosis. The effectiveness of antidepressants, compared to benzodiazepines, is much smaller (15% according to the latest critical/independent research papers). They do cause harm, though, and as more and more people are prescribed antidepressants for long-term daily use, this realization is surfacing. Mania is a very real and relatively common side effect of antidepressants. Sexual dysfunction and PSSD too. And increased suicidality (by akathisia) too. But many doctors and psychiatrists are reluctant to consider this true because of the bias in their thinking. It's ironic and tragic that people who are prescribed a psychiatric drug develop side effects or withdrawal effects so terrible that they are put on a new psychiatric drug or a cocktail of different ones to alleviate the new symptoms caused by the drug they were originally prescribed. They end up poly-drugged, with drug-induced iatrogenic injury and cognitively impaired to even have the capacity to understand the mess they have been thrown to and figure out how to exit from and recover. Psychiatric drugs are synthetic psychoactive drugs, pharmacologically not very different from the illicit street drugs that are considered dangerous and not very wise to use them long term. I've been in that position myself. I've been gaslighted by medical professionals, which I think it was far more traumatic than the actual ordeal and suffering caused by the drugs that I was prescribed and always took as I was told. I learnt the hard way that trusting the professionals won't necessarily help you in this journey. I would love to know how are you doing currently and if your opinion and beliefs about mental illness, psychiatric drugs and psychiatry has changed and if it so in what way. Best wishes!
made me feel dizzy and like things were moving too fast.
Me too!
Live your best life. This video enpowers❤
i feel like i have a hungover... and im having weird sockwaves in the brain... but im feeling less like a zombie im more emotinal and i love it
Narcissists (NPD), they tend to either idealize (approve) or devalue another person. So, once they get acquainted with someone, they see them as good enough or not good enough. Most people on the other hand, if they care about someone, they may develop genuine feelings of care that deepen over time. But a narcissist will devalue over time. Another red flag is lack of normal boundaries. They may rush emotional intimacy in relationships, too intense too fast. Also bullying someone. They will target people. Like they'll bully one specific person, but while being wonderful to everyone else. Like they may target a spouse, or a coworker, or anyone who they feel threatened by, but who they're devaluing. If they believe they can get away with it. Also, criticism. They hold others to unrealistic standards. They externalise their perfectionism. A person who is a perfectionist who is not a narcissist may internalize their perfectionism, but a narcissist will project that outward.
I’ve been taking 20mg of lexapro for 11 years now and I’m finally weaning off due to realizing it was making me numb the entire time and stole many years of my life regarding emotions and mental health. I stopped taking it completely a few days ago and my god the withdrawal symptoms are absolutely terrible… I just want it to stop…
I had 0 withdrawal effect. You tripping.
Lexapro is the best ssri I ever tried
What MG dosage were you on?
I am already suffering from insomnia and Doctors tossed me Lexapro 5mg. I am afraid to start it
Me to
Hey are you still with us? You haven't uploaded in 4 years, i emailed you twice no reply :( im worried
Hey are you still with us? Im worried you haven't uploaded in 4 years:(
Please tell me youre still with us :( You're last upload was 4 years ago, im so worried
I think she's gone
Hey i hope you're still with us :( we havent heard from youre last video 4 years ago. Please say youre still here
Hey are you ok? Haven't uploaded in 4 years :(
Im supposed to start lexapro today... this is making me pretty iffy
Going through the withdrawal now. Headaches, nausea, brain zaps and irratibility. Will not give up though. Will keep strong.
Well said. ❤
i believe i can. if not i will live like diogenes XD
I’m currently off Lexapro and going through hell everythhing you said in this video I’ve been going through. I’m trying to look for natural remedies to combat the way I’m feeling. Anyone have any suggestions? I really wish medical providers would stop putting people on medications that can ruin their life and ability to live naturally without it.
Hello, I hope someone can please answer or comment if they went through similar things as im going thru. I have been tapering down paxil 30mg, I want to be off meds that i have been taking for over 10 years. 2 days ago was my last pill of paxil. The withdrawal symptoms were somehow bearable at first while tapering down. Now its been 2 days meds free, I have none stop severe brain zaps, dizziness, weird eye movement accompanied by sensors disturbance in my head, I cant go out from the house, i constantly need assistance. Im so tired, muscle pain everywhere, crying spells, extreme anxiety and confusion As if im disoriented and disassociate from my entourage. I am ready to push through but did anyone get it and got better after ? I am not sure how long will i be able to handle this, please someone tell me they went thru this and it will go away in some time and i will be better.
this video was made 6 years ago. how are you doing these days?
I honestly have a bad feeling. I spoke to her via email a long time ago, but she hasn't uploaded In 4 years. I really hope she's alive
I've taken 10mg for almost 2 yrs now. Once it hits. It hits! It's a wonderful medication. It changed everything. I'm weaning myself off at 10mg every other day. Let's see how it goes.
I've been on Lexapro for around 8 years owing to certain life events. Those events are not going on now. I don't like the fact that I am STILL taking it, and want to quit. But I am afraid.
The bad dreams have been insane. Random dizziness, shivers, headaches, loss of weight.
Hey nazare, just saw this and I'm also coincidentally coming off of it while seperating from my bf. I feel really lost because now i just want to be back on the meds. I've been on 5g for 10 yrs now and just went cold turkey for 4 months. Every day feels so hard and anxiety is the worse.
My personal withdrawal symptom is : headache ,dizziness, nausea, laziness, easy to wake up
i wish people would say how many mg they are on when they comment.
These doctors are so quick to prescribe these, I am 6 months off Zoloft, was on them 3 years and never again! but I'm still having a difficult time. can't sleep feeling anxious and depressed!
Thank you for your video.
Going through Lexapro withdrawls now. It's terrible and frightening. I cant even imagine what normal feels like. Just hanging on.
Great video. I've been on meds for 22 years. I have Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger's) as well as OCD, Depression and GAD. I will more than likely be on meds the rest of my life. I've tried to go off meds many times and unfortunately had serious crashes where I basically can't leave the house and have constant obsessive thoughts. Meds keep me functional. I had a Psychiatrist who pretty much told me I think you will be on meds the rest of your life. It's a hard thing to hear and accept but messages like yours are very good for some of us to hear. Hope you're doing well and May God Bless you.
I thought I was going crazy. I needed to see this. Thank you for sharing ❤
I have a bad feeling she's gone. I emailed her twice and no reply. She hasn't uploaded in 4 years also
Jesus helped my mental health
Fuck meds. Like alcohol. Names Jason
Going through it now. Drinking.
Thank you!!
Thank you so much for this video! I’d love to be your neighbor and friend. Happy healings indeed! Is there a way to chat with you in IM or something? I feel like we have pretty similar experiences. Would like to share and learn more.
after 10 years lexapro(cipralex) i stopped a year now and still have withdrawal symptoms..anyone have the same symptoms? i dont have panic attacks..juat dizziness,eyes dryness...it changes
I can tell you from experience its not withdrawal its brain damage i cold turkeyed 3 years ago and my brain is still not the same
Your symptoms seem minor compared to what i experienced tho so im thinking in about a year or less they will clear up
Same, I haven't slept for two weeks!
There’s new studies that say withdrawal can last 1-2 years. The bipolar symptoms eventually go away. Lots of people are misdiagnosed due to withdrawal. If you come off, it’s highly recommended to taper off by 1-5% increments. ❤️
If u withdraw at 1 percent increments for 2 weeks that would take almost 4 years
Most of the time you experience anxiety and depression higher than normal for the first 3-6 days then it stops.
I am taken it for anxiety 😟 starting on week two tomorrow . I been on it before and helped tremendously with my severe depression and severe anxiety but it took 2 months for anxiety to go away. for depression it took about 5-6 months my doctor started me on 10mg, didn’t want me to go higher
Sonetimes you delay taking, becsuse you know its not the right thing to do.
Countless people have been diagnosed as bipolar 2 and were polydrugged abd years later weaned off everything.
the brain zaps are horrible 🙃
Sulpiride better
Give us an update. Your videos are very good.
i also wonder. im quitting antidepressants rn and just stumbled on her videos.
@@etah1she hasn't uploaded in 4 years. I have a bad feeling. We spoke via email once aswell
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