Benzo & Antidepressant Withdrawal: What If I Get Depressed In The Future And Can't Take Meds?

Hi everyone!
In this video, I’m addressing a topic that came up in my video requests: What if I get depressed in the future and can’t take meds? This is something I’ve reflected on during my own journey, and I wanted to share my thoughts on how I would handle it if that situation were to arise. For me, going back on drugs is not an option, so I’ve considered other approaches.
I may not have covered everything, so feel free to add your insights in the comments. I hope you find this video helpful if you’re in a similar situation. Wishing everyone a great weekend, and take care!
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Disclaimer:
Melissa Boutilier is not a medical professional. These videos are not meant to provide healthcare, medical, or nutritional therapy services or diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any physical, mental, or emotional issue.
The information provided in these videos is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.
Always seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, switching, tapering or changing doses of your psychiatric medications.
Do not disregard medical advice or delay seeking medical advice because of the information you have seen in these videos.
All information stated is just from her experience

[@jolenekindiak8849]

So proud of you Melissa on your experiences. I lost my Mom to cancer at 24. which grief is painful but I did not turn to medication until 25 for "grief" thinking it was depression. No i was grieving. I went to see a psychiatrist and was put on meds righr away. Now I am curre tly on benzos, antidepressants, antipsychotics....yeah. Then at 27 I lost my sister in a car accident. I am wayyyyyyyy more depressed and alone with these drugs than before I waited a year to go see a psychiatrist. Your right. Grief is like depression and ig I knew now what I know, I would of never stepped into the mental health system. There is 1000 ways to heal without meds. Thanks for the video. ❤

[@regineheine5707]

Thank you so much. I am still in the withdrawal process and I’d never again take a drug to make me “ heal” faster such as an antidepressant. Instead I write down an emergency plan what to check and what to do without any drug. I am so proud of the doctor who asked all these questions and decided not to hand you a prescription . I am a taught-to-be perfectionist and prone to black/ white thinking. So I do one thing at a time and look at what I’ve accomplished, not at what is missing . I prefer rituals in my life which give me stability ( the balance you mentioned). I ask myself why am I sad. Every day I find something beautiful in my day to acknowledge. Since I know now the roots of me becoming depressed is c-PTSD I was blown away. Now I finally know : I am good enough.

[@bhadresh1135]

❤ i also read David bern books very helpful before trying drugs..

[@bhadresh1135]

U r great soul

[@Phin13760]

I think its about diet and exercise. I know sugar destroys gut bacteria and causes inflamatiom. The gut is our second brain. Ive been off the antidepressants 4 years and 2 months. I'll wait 1 more year and try magnesium. I still have a sensitive stomach and cant tolerate certain foods.