Coming Off Antidepressants | Mental Health Week

[@angelagrey7128]

I'm 21 and I've been on it for over three years and I'm very slowly tapering off Prozac. I was on 30mg for anxiety and panic disorder. I'm down to 10mg. I'm nearly there and I never thought I could do it and I'm so proud of myself. Shout out to all of the other people going through this. YOU. ARE. SO. STRONG. If I can do this and quit this drug, (and I'm a real special case of screwed up), then I know, I know without any doubt that you can too, and that anyone can get through stopping antidepressants too. I believe in you.

[@Afura33]

Hello, are you down to zero? :) Hope you are doing fine

[@lukaszskiba6482]

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[@laurenwelton4162]

How did you find it??

[@ethan7647]

Congrats, mind if I ask is all your anxiety gone?

[@owen2002]

@Reee Flexpeople have their reasons

[@fallenstarsinautumn]

I know this is years later, but I feel compelled to comment, though I haven't commented on a video in many years. I just wanted to thank you. I'm going on nearly a month being off antidepressants after being on them for 6 years and the things you said and described are exactly what I've been feeling. It made me feel less alone and more hopeful that this is all part of the process and things will get better. Thank you for sharing your story. I really needed to hear it today.

[@sonamwangmo5012]

Hi...Did u able to come off from medicine???

[@fallenstarsinautumn]

@@sonamwangmo5012 almost 7 months and I'm still off the medication and doing well!

[@idarasmussen3137]

@@fallenstarsinautumn are u more happy and less anxious now?

[@AprilAyden]

Im literally crying watching this! I am currently trying to come off my antidepressants! All of your side effects coming off them is what I am feeling! I feel more tired than I usually do and thats very tired! Everything is annoying me! I have such short temper and my thoughts are all blurred! I am at the point where I don't know whether to go back on them or not! I don't know if this is worth it! I looked up videos on this to see what other people have gone threw and I am so glad I did because I wanted to know if what I am feeling is normal! xx

[@morphman5668]

April&Ayden me too . Feel stuck but dint want to stay on them. It is hell getting off them but I have to try and these feelings are normal what se describes. It is hell but is worth the try and make sure you have caring understanding people to help you . I'm fucked from it but will keep going . I'm half way through .

[@Hipppy1001]

Hey April&Ayden, I am feeling tired and my Eyes are bothering me Big Time (Not normal). I want to struggle through as 8 months on them was ENOUGH!! How are You? :) P.S. Please RSVP.. XX

[@garysimone4977]

Go slower

[@garysimone4977]

Keep up the good fight you still off ???

[@cowboyjohnsontown]

I'm also tappering off my SSRI after many years of being on them. I so relate to your side effects! I'm mostly achy and tired. Insomnia, restlessness, and irritability are definitely there! I'm 3 months into this journey but I'm going to keep moving forward. From all the stories I hear, time is the greatest healing factor.

[@MaxiCurnow]

Hey, I'm 25 and coming of Sertraline for the first time, and I cannot thank you enough for your bravery and help in this video. I'm having such weird side effects, and it's so good to know that it's not just me experiencing this. I work as a firefighter and currently being made to make up my hours, so working while having these withdrawal symptoms is challenging as hell! This was so helpful, thank you and wishing you all the best! Maxi

[@TheKingBeth]

hope it goes well for you, maxi!

[@naomicrochetcrafts]

On the second day of a lower dose ! Im scared but ready and this made me feel better x

[@cjchristopher5857]

This is so wonderful and I'm very happy for you! I can tell you that not everyone feels okay when they go off of them. I was on and off of SSRIs since I was about 12 and I am now 31. I've been off consistently for about 14 months now and I feel like my brain is under water. In other words, SSRIs have probably had some kind of permanent effect on my brain's functioning. For anyone reading this, whatever you do, only use SSRIs as a VERY last resort. If I could turn back the clock, I would have never taken them. Anyway, beautiful video.

[@TheKingBeth]

a few years later and im on another ssri now, i agree with you that it should be a last resort because there are so many permanent side effects these drugs have had on my body which i would rather not have. and i totally get you about feeling like your brain is under water. thanks for your comment!

[@cjchristopher5857]

I'm sure everything will work out for you. Depression can only run your life if you let it - You're welcome and good luck! 😃

[@lukaszskiba6482]

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[@cowboyjohnsontown]

How are you doing now, CJ? I'm currently tappering off of my SSRIs and our timelines sound slightly similar (I was put on Paxil at age 10 and am coming off now at 33)

[@AJ-ev3eu]

Thank you so much for this video. It reassures me that someday I can feel the rainbow of emotion someday, including sadness and boredom, especially those, actually

[@Oliver-lh8ly]

Thank you very much for posting your experience. I am making the moves to come off of my medication. I have contacted my doctor and talked to my therepist about the move. I plan to do so over a long period of time under the supervision of my team so that I can do it safely. I very much hope I will not get into the deep darkness that you experienced but I know it is a possibility. I am prepared to fight my depression by staying active at the gym and changing my diet to include more nutrition.

[@paulfloydbaichoo]

Thank you for making this video and being brave enough to share your story

[@shaunoreilly5110]

Well done coming off your medication, massive praise.

[@TheKingBeth]

+Shaun O'Reilly thank you

[@Plethorality]

@@TheKingBeth this was helpful, thank you.

[@anamakesthings]

I'm on day 19 off anti-depressants and Ambien. What a roller-coaster life's been this past weeks... I've been on anti-depressants for 3 & half years. Started with Zoloft, switched to Wellbutrin, ended on Venlafaxine. I was taking 225 mg (75 mg in the morning, 150 mg at night) and one or two Ambien to get me to fall asleep. Now, to give you context: 4 weeks from now, I'll be moving all by myself to another continent. I'm taking my cats and shoving my life's belongings in 2 suitcases and starting from scratch. It's an understatement to say it's been stressful... Aside from all paperwork for my visa, I'm having to renew all my documents, to make sure they don't expire anytime soon, I'm going to the dentist, ophthalmologist and the physician 4,5 times a week, so that I have everything covered health-wise. I'm then going with all my papers to notary offices to have them translated. All this while holding 2 jobs and fostering a puppy that's 5 weeks old and needs to be fed every 4 hours. 3 weeks ago, I forgot to take my meds. The next day, I forgot to take them again. The next day, as well. I had been sleeping in 2 hour increments whenever I could, and always on the run from point A to point B, so it wasn't that surprising that I was forgetful. Come day 4, I just decided rather that taking my meds as usual, I'd quit them cold turkey. I knew it was either gonna be the best time to quit, or the worst time. Being that I'm so overwhelmed by my schedule on an hourly basis, I don't have the time to ruminate in my own thoughts. I don't have the luxury of taking 30 mins off and feel sorry for myself. Thankfully, it seems it was great timing, from a mental standpoint. The physical side-effects however, were (and some still are) pretty intense. Dizziness, numbness in my fingers, shaking, constipation, flashing lights in my peripheral view, a bit of vomiting, a lot of feeling exhausted but that's about it. I've never had more mental clarity. I still get sad and happy and all the emotions in between, but I can process all of these in a healthy way. I'm fine with my sad days, I'm fine even with crying myself to sleep thinking of the life I'm leaving behind. I just don't let these sad thoughts turn into anxiety and all around negativity. It's been one of the hardest and most empowering experiences of my life and I'm grateful to be here. Cheers!

[@karma-616]

Thanks for uploading this. I'm going through the same things so it's nice to see I'm not alone

[@lulovely2016]

I can off of antidepressants about 3 weeks ago and I'm a tearful grump! Agoraphobia has been bearable though :) Well done for coming off them x

[@QualityQuran]

I WATCHED THIS VIDEO SO MANY TIMES!!!. THANKS A LOT, IT HELPED TREMENDOUSLY.

[@dmtdreamz7706]

I have awoken so far beyond antidepressants that I discovered an entirely new category of awakening. I have become so conscious if the nature of love, that I have discovered an entirely new kind of love: Alien Love. This is nothing that any human has ever imagined or spoken of. The happiest day of my life is when I awoke to infinite alien love. It's the most beautiful thing I have ever experienced. My comprehension of love has become so profound that I have become Alien Love. I can show humanity how to become Alien Love. That is now the purpose of my life's work.

[@sanaal-badri3249]

I'm so happy to have found this, I'm currently starting the process of getting off my medication. So watching this video is really inspiring and beautiful

[@gauravmehra6071]

How did you manage withdrawals 😭😭

[@PeaceboneGotFound]

You are so strong! Thank you for sharing your story.

[@MyDancer1996]

All you need to do is switch to Prozac, which is no problem to taper from and taper off of that. I can’t believe that doctors don’t inform people about this.

[@jillybeans92]

You are a brave woman and you have inspired me to do this. I appreciate this video!

[@bethmkcox]

i'm going through a very similar experience, i'm so much more emotional and it makes me feel like my depression is back and i'm not strong enough to come off of the medication

[@rxpat6823]

dont worry,, the pain and the fear will get less an less, this I can promise

[@adamfey8336]

Your story reminds me of mine. Thank you for sharing.

[@Horm999]

I’m trying to post on a few videos I researched a while back when going off Cipralex (SSRI like Lexro). I found you would get some information and then nobody would do a follow up, very frustrating!!! After 3 previous failed attempts, including trying cold turkey the first time (don’t do it, really bad idea), I finally made it on the fourth one and am NEVER going back! I was on 20mg for over 10 years. I started by going from 20mg down to 10mg with very little trouble, don’t recall much if any side effects. Stayed on 10mg for about 3 - 4 weeks, then decided to cut that in half again to 5mg by alternating between 10 and 5 for about a week, then sticking with 5mg for about 4 more weeks. This was definitely more of a problem, started getting the brain zaps and the feeling of walking on a ship in rough seas even if standing still or laying down, it wouldn’t go away. My focus and concentration were terrible, driving me crazy! This was when I was researching the topic. Finally it started to fade, so it was time for the big leap, going to zero! I did a few days of alternating between 5mg and 0mg with the side effects intensifying again, so after a few days I stayed off them completely figuring I may as well just tough it out. The first 4 to 5 days not taking anything were awful! I’ve made it to this point before and “quit” going back on the meds, this time I was determined to make it! All the same symptoms at 5mg were back in full swing along with some nausea and serious headaches, it really sucked! It was day 5 or 6 where I started to see a glimpse of light at the end of the tunnel, where I would have hours of feeling “normal” in the day, which kept increasing each day. I would say by day 10 or 11 I was 90-95% through it. I’m now almost 4 weeks since my last 5mg dose and doing great! Every now and then I still think I’m getting a mini zap or just a little wobbly head, but then it’s gone again. As a 48 year old man, I can say it definitely opens up your emotions, which takes some getting use to. I’ve also found my fuse is a little short which I’m monitoring and working on. Depression really kicked in a couple times during the process, but now that I’m through the other side it doesn’t seem to be an issue. I’m so glad I finally stuck it out and think it was absolutely worth it for me. This is just my experience, please be careful and go at your own pace if you choose to do this. Telling someone what you are up to is a good idea so they can help monitor your progress.

[@TheKingBeth]

Thanks for sharing your story 💕 congratulations on coming off your meds, I know how hard it is but it’s such an amazing achievement! All the best with your mental health journey x

[@wantingoneangel8976]

Thank your for telling the truth that Anti-Depressants can be very addictive. I am happy that you are well now:). Although, I am not a Doctor, I think that there should be Medical Tests to diagnosis Depression. In other words, there should be Medical Test on the Brain for Serotonin and Dopamine deficiencies. Dr. Amen, on American Public T.V. does Scans on the Brain. I pray that one day there will be Medical Tests to measure Serotonin and Dopamine in the Brain to diagnosis Physical Depression.

[@briannk3720]

Say this prayer Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior. In Your Name. Amen. Thanks

[@wantingoneangel8976]

@@briannk3720 Mothing wrong with prayer and giving our negative emotions to God! However I don't think we have to have to choose between religion and science! Science was created by God and I think that both should be looked at equally!

[@briannk3720]

@@wantingoneangel8976 I agree

[@FernandoLopez-ic6rm]

You're so beautiful. It's sad that you had to get such horrible drugs. I was gabapentin which was a godsend..at first but the withdrawal was the worst thing I've ever been through. Hope you're doing okay!

[@MultiMcgurk]

Amazing video . I never knew much about mental health until I quit caffeine and couldn’t sleep so my doctor gave me amiytripline a tca not ssri but still ad . Anyways I only took 10 mg a night for two weeks then decided I not want this . Then quit cold turkey. Bloody he’ll I had two weeks of hell . Suicidal thoughts etc . Then it just stopped . These drugs insane

[@davidmcnamar4299]

Going off my meds now. Can't even put into words how i feel. Hope you don't hear about me in the news.

[@gauravmehra6071]

I'm having withdrawals Can you suggest me how to manage them

[@xokizza]

@@gauravmehra6071 you just take one day at a time! It should get better but if you have any major concerns talk to your doctor

[@jasonshackel7288]

Thank you so much for this video! you've inspired way more than those 126 people liking up there, never commented on anything in my life so feel proud hahah x

[@montesa9136]

I can never understand why people don't talk about how they manage their original underlying condition once the come off their medication? To me, this should be Centre Stage of any discussion

[@BurgerDeclan]

This video sums up how I've been feeling lately :o brave for uploading all those clips and thank you for taking time to record each clip and edit this entire video, I hope things are still looking up for you this year and that you're feeling better than before :) It's been a while since I made a little update video too but keep up the good work thanks again :)

[@iqrafarooq854]

Watching this video quite late. I was on Paxil for 6 years of my life now, I am on flouxetine because I gained a lot of weight on paxil. Plus When I tried to taper it off , it all came back. All the anxiety, depression. Unnecessary thoughts.my doctor put me on flouxetine then. I wish I had never gone on psychiatry medicines. Very easy to get on them and getting off them is like hell.

[@icosium1icosium957]

@Iqra Farooq. Toxic ssri poison drugs are easy to swallow but to stop them,,you right,,HELL&NIGHTMARE..,I'm on detox from toxic ssri lexapro poison,,it took me about 8 months to start feeling myself,,detox is HELL,,toxic ssri poison drugs are a chemical prison,,,if you want your freedom back,one only solution= DETOX your body from this poison..click www.survivingantidepressants.org. 1000,,1000 of people when they stop ssri poison,think depression is back,,NO its the withdrawal from toxic ssri poison drugs make you sick..be strong you will HEAL,,time and patient..I'm on a recovery,,never I will touch again this toxic poison ssri drugs,,

[@nicolasrocha2823]

@@icosium1icosium957 how are you doing?

[@icosium1icosium957]

@@nicolasrocha2823thank u for asking,,,I'm doing ok..still a bit of brain zaps,,my sleep is up and down.I feel myself and I'm not touching ssri toxic poison anymore.it has been hard and I hope the worse symptoms from the withdrawal is behind me,,tell me how do you feel after what you did?

[@nicolasrocha2823]

@@icosium1icosium957 doing ok tsling vitamin b and d hopefully those help.

[@icosium1icosium957]

@@nicolasrocha2823 How long on detox?

[@rajbongshi_hena]

Personally the other person cannot understand the feeling of depression untill he or she experienced it itself 😌.....for me it's a disease which is more dangerous than cancer it can kill you witthin sec and living with antidepressants is really really bad experience for my life also.....at a very young age I experienced about it and it's withdrawal symptoms 🥺just unexplainable.....that brain zups current like sensation and sleepiness anxiety and mood swings are very difficult to deal with🥺🥺

[@SarahohhConnor]

Fair play for making this video... your very brave 💋

[@kindleppc]

So Happy for You

[@dabhob333]

How are you feeling these days? Are you still off the meds? I recently stopped pristiq and risperdal. Terrified about withdrawals.

[@billtheo7476]

How are you feeling nowadays?

[@harrietmac]

Thank you for this video it's helping me get through this

[@SciSciToys]

Its tough coming off them, I get digestive problems when \I start coming off so bad that I have to get back on them, been on seroxat (paxil) for 22yrs recently went down to 4.4mg (2.2ml) and my duodenum or peptic ulcer area hurts, Im also taking losec (prilosec) for GERD/Hiatal hernia (Chronic acid reflux) and started to reduce that med as well, what happens is that as I reduce one it affects the other, reducing the SSRI affects the digestive system as you get more pissed over small things and can easily get into a rage which causes more acid to be secreted in the stomach/duodenal area causing inflammation which if the stress continues opens up a crater (peptic ulcer - that never actually goes away) the reduction in losec causes my stomach to wake up and start producing acid, you see the picture here Im screwed from both directions. So I decided to up my Seroxat dose to 5mg (2.5ml) to stabilse my brain and be calm so this will calm and stabilise my acid levels and stop the damage to my stomach/duodenum. Also when coming off Seroxat my brain tends to want to substitute the 'high' and it craves a hit and I am more prone to drink sugary teas or milky coffees, or even having sex, eating chocolates and things that 'lift' you up but these are very bad if you have GERD or acid reflux/stomach problems, all those foods/drinks weaken the LES sphincter muscle at the opening of the stomach and so gives you more reflux and its a worsening cycle of events. You take away a drug, but then your brain needs something to replace it and those substitutes can also and in my case definately do more harm

[@upmapoha]

Thanks for making this video 😊

[@Hipppy1001]

Hey Girl, when I started taking them (Citalopram) 20mg I called them 'Happy Pills'. :) :) For 4 months I was on a HIGH!! I got a God sleep and appetite came back. (mcdonalds) lol. When coming Off them You need to be aware that You Will get side effects. Thanks for this video. :)

[@chuckmorris6865]

Congratulations!!!

[@insideself1471]

You look so cute! Plus cute cat and great stripey mug in one shot. I totally relate about the feeling bad about self, totally gross, not good enuf, useless, a baby, etc. Well done on sticking with coming off them, despite those horrid withdrawal/detox effects. Nightmare!

[@insideself1471]

+Debra Goring And thanks for sharing - will have helped others for sure!

[@godfather9253]

TheKingBeth your a butifull person and you deseve to fell good about your self tell your self that every day pal

[@zloben9000]

Im coming off anti anxiety supplements , not medications just supplements and it still is terrible, downright terrible. Try to stay sane, you crazies !!

[@TheKingBeth]

sending you love 💕

[@jamestrentham8576]

Hi, I take sertraline. Did you find that the drugs, had an affect on your orgasms at all? Coming off them were they more powerful or easier to reach?

[@mohsenhashemi5449]

im off the the prozac for 41 days and side effectts still in my body like some presher on my teeth and breathing problems heart problems sweating do you know when these side effects ends and my body gets normal tnx

[@TheKingBeth]

+Saied Hashemi i think it's best to talk to a doctor about it,. for me the bad stuff was all gone after a month or so but everyone's different

[@mohsenhashemi5449]

when you was on the pills did you had a breathing problems from side effect ?

[@edu5518]

took me 2 years but i was on since 9 years old to 21. yes your government done this to you. the damages are permanent for me. some go back to normal. the worst intensity is over. keep going you will be off the worst of it soon. the heart problems and sweating will diminish soon you've done most of the hard work already

[@edu5518]

doctors gave you this... they are utterly clueless and irresponsible for most things

[@pedrohenrique55172]

how are you now music? plz i hope you fine

[@godfather9253]

ive bean on mine for 2 years and just stoped them cold turky its been ten days now and still fell like shit till 2 days ago just started working out its helping but am all most pasing out on a day to day basis with the side afecs but its shopwed me one to keep stroung and keep me from takeing them agin is if its doing that to me the now what would it be like if aye was on them for 3 years or more so wish me luck peeps and if any one wants to talk about it your more than welcome to mail or tag me here and nice video TheKingBeth proud of you to :)

[@Afura33]

How are you doing after 8 months?

[@Detvarvaddetvar]

Im happy for you!

[@nessd1]

¿Por qué primero el agua y después la pastilla?

[@YeahSureNoWorries]

Stopped 2 weeks ago and having massive brain zaps. especially when im walking outside. Its the worst feeling.

[@loopoo7547]

It takes up to 3 to 4 months to start feeling the side effects

[@garysimone4977]

@@loopoo7547 not really you can feel it in days

[@debbietaylor20]

Felt it after missing one tablet

[@xokizza]

@@loopoo7547 like within an hour or two .. really depends on your body though

[@HandyReviews4U]

Those symptoms are so true

[@gabbysophie1306]

I am 13 nearly 14 and I’ve been on Prozac (fluoxetine) for about 3 and 1/2 years slowly lowering them and I’m nearly off then I’m on a rlly small dose and I’m feeling rlly shit and I’m rlly confused about how I feel and I want to higher them but my mum and dad have done research and say they want to get me off it because it won’t do na any good but all these side affects are too much for me and I also have a phobia of sick and my panic attacks are really bad . I don’t wanna come off them and I want to feel normal and not empty . I feel like before I was on the meds always anxious and needy of my mum and I don’t wanna go back to that . I’m rlly down and off my appetite and ye . I’m trying to cope but I don’t want to have to go through this when I can be on them and feel fine . I’m scared of what I’m gonna feel like fully off them . I’m rlly scared and I’ve had so many panic attacks and I’m scared to go out just incase I have a panic attack . I just want this to be over or more just to go back on the meds . I’m trying to fight against my mum and dad but it’s not working . I’m not strong enough for this and I’m literally crying right now . I can’t cope I’m only 13 . What do I do ? How do I convince my mum and dad that I need to go back on a higher dose and stop trying to get off them ? Someone help

[@Nani-xw2uy]

I quit taking lexapro because I’m pregnant and wow I feel like actual shit. I have constant headaches and feel dizzy all the time :(

[@dmmiller1991]

Queen are you still off of it??

[@apw474]

this was extremely helpful, thank you

[@TheKingBeth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JaneAsPerUsual]

This is super helpful, thanks so much, i'm trying to come off them and it's nice to have a narrative of how it goes. definitely doesn't seem easy. Thank you for putting your vulnerability out there. also not to take away from what you're saying, but you're absolutely stunning :)

[@lukaszskiba6482]

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[@joetesmer9071]

I’m doing the same thing I’ve been taking 60mg of Cymbalta for five years I’ve been tapering off for 6 months the last little bit is the hardest but what I found has helped so much is cbd oil I take 1 ml split up into twice a day .33 at 11am and .66 around 4pm then I go for a run around 5 and I feel great. If anyone is having a hard time try cbd seriously it will be so much easier

[@icosium1icosium957]

@Joe Tesmer please,what's cbd oil? how does it help? Thank u

[@ayajab9290]

I'm trying to come off my antidepressants. It's awful

[@loopoo7547]

If you're taking the lowest dose then it takes 3 to 4 months if your taking high dose then it takes more months

[@xokizza]

@@loopoo7547 I took me only a month and I’m finished my weaning Tom. Depends on how long you’ve been on them and what process your doctor wants you to take.

[@briannk3720]

God bless you I hope you are doing good

[@1MNUTZ]

I hate that i ever took this poison

[@carlrichardson3067]

I was 1 a day. I tried 1 every 2 days for a week then every 3 days for a week then I forgot to take them fir a few days and thought not gonna bother then all of a sudden I feel so sick, dizzy, foggy head, really grumpy, painful headaches, lethargic, vertugo feeling.I feel as ill as I did before taking them. I think I messed up, I'm worried Iv made a mistake coz I don't to go back that way 😭😭. Help me. Do I continue and just push through it or go back on it

[@-pp5424]

Bro dobu have dry mouth and i feel like my skin is burning

[@Mindful-Nation]

Its great that you are doing good, however i am struggling from GAD and depression my doctor put me on SSRI "Zoloft", My question is, Did you actually get cured after finishing your Cource of mediation?. I have this feeling that i will never be ok, or/and the medication can mess up my brain and never become normal again, please share with me how life have become after getting off your medication. and is it worth the journey? Thank you

[@TheKingBeth]

Hi Hesham. 3 years later, I'm on a different SSRI now. The Citalopram I was on definitely helped but unfortunately I had to start taking Sertraline (Zoloft) a couple of years ago, which I'm still on. I'm not sure what to advise you, because I have very mixed feelings and mixed experiences. It depends on the person, but drugs definitely CAN help. I also worry about them messing my brain up etc etc but I think it's more important for me to take the drugs now which potentially save my life, then if in the future I have to worry about long lasting side effects, I'll work on that then. But my priority right now is getting better, so I take the pills. Hope that makes sense and good luck on your journey x

[@jayjayf9699]

Where you still tapering from 24/07/15 till November 2015? So for another 4 months?

[@TheKingBeth]

+Jayjay F I was, but the side effects were not as bad after the initial reduction

[@jimmybertilsson3277]

Brave and honest video! Thank you. :)

[@blakejohnson8639]

Congrats to coming off of them! Proud of you. If anyone else is thinking of taking antidepressants: DONT!

[@TelzAll]

Ppl need to take their pills please don’t say that

[@onemicyeehaw1583]

very uninformed and immature comment

[@blakejohnson8639]

Uninformed? Antidepressants have never been shown to be efficacious in studies long term? There are millions of antidepressants written, yet poor mental health has skyrocketed. Your great aunt may have benefited for a few years, but after so much time, you’re left with side effects and withdrawal effects I don’t wish upon anyone.

[@onemicyeehaw1583]

@@blakejohnson8639 contrary to popular belief anti depressants aren't meant to be permanent. They're used in conjunction with therapy or other methods to improve your mental health. The effects aren't forever and you shouldn't take them forever. There are people who use them for months then taper off them in order to control other mental disorders. There are ways to improve your mental health but there is a point where people become so dysfunctional that they can't go through that process, that's why an AD is useful because it nullifies emotions long enough in order for somebody to create health habits. In my own personal experience I used Wellbutrin to replace my weed addiction and it worked wonders in doing so. Being numb sucks but it isn't forever and people need to go into AD's knowing that. also it takes 1 minute of research to see that studies do show that AD's do work. So yes, uninformed.

[@jaisethzubia7055]

Hi! I am in 10th grade and I am doing a research project on how psychiatric drugs effect the well being of the patient taking them. I was wondering if I could quote you and use it in my research? it's totally okay if you do not feel comfortable with me doing this. I just feel like you make a lot of good points about the topic.

[@TheKingBeth]

+jaiseth zubia that's absolutely fine! good luck with your project 💗

[@arunpatel2699]

I have a question for you did u lower the dose in one month and get it off in one month.

[@TheKingBeth]

it took longer than a month, a good few weeks between each time i lowered the dose

[@arunpatel2699]

TheKingBeth what the difference between the weeks to lower the dose and thanks for your reply it is helpfull for us.

[@brijeshrudani1764]

People's r getting anxiety disorder and depression in this young age due to weeds and alcohol abuse

[@Dane35]

This is me. I made a mess of my body

[@saurontrollbrawl]

very true, mostly weed, it also causes psychosis

[@MissAlinaMakeup]

Can I ask if you were in therapy at the time you were on medication?

[@pedrohenrique55172]

no, you cant, sorry

[@TheKingBeth]

i was in and out of it yeah :) the combination of the two was really helpful

[@melodycalley7506]

Thank you for making this video! I'm on my 3rd day of half of a dose of the 10 mg Prozac. I'm determined to be successful at it this time. (Been on since my breakup five years ago).

[@MCPAN211]

When you come off too fast there are two phases of withdrawal. The acute, right after coming off... then another kicking in several months later. I"m 19 months off and it's still quite bad. There are places to go for support as many are suffering.

[@spiritfired]

Do you recommend taking SSRIs?

[@TheKingBeth]

they're very helpful to me but the side effects and dependency can be horrible, so id recommend trying other options first

[@octaviosaint2531]

Anti depressants take 2 to 3 weeks to make efect is not a right away thing

[@vinodkhiradkar1727]

I also quit clomipramine i have very side effects tell please side effects go or not i am Indian i have not good English 😔

[@icosium1icosium957]

@VK Roast. You will heal but it takes time,,,it took me 8 months to start feeling better,,I stopped antidepressant lexapro/cipralex it was hell,,I felt very sick but I made it,,,it was HELL,,just be strong,,antidepressants are POISON,,good luck

[@DoctorWhoisPENG]

this is very informative ty

[@TheKingBeth]

Newt Bryan ah im glad, ur welcome

[@SoupyGal]

Why do people quit

[@TheKingBeth]

+xTaylorRox various reasons i guess. for me it was because my body didn't need the medication anymore but lots of people come off because they don't like the side effects and want to try more natural methods

[@SoupyGal]

I've been off mine for 2 weeks now and I've been the most depressed I have ever been in my entire life and I cry all the time.

[@xenosuki]

Make you you go out everyday and have a nice walk. If you have a hobby work on that. I know when you're depressed doing any kind of activity seems impossible. It might be hard, but it it isn't impossible. I can only do the walking part , but I'm slowly starting to read books again and play some guitar. These kinds of things will help you. Hope it's better for you now and you didn't return to those shitty pills again.

[@sharletteallen1504]

@@TheKingBeth hey, howd you know that you didnt need them anymore ?

[@akalucinda8821]

Thank you for this. Xoxo. Brave warrior xoxo

[@drzeeesalim272]

i m asked by my dr to strt antidepressants, should i ? for how long did u take them ?

[@briannk3720]

Say this prayer Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior. In Your Name. Amen

[@pipjacjjones]

Use psychedelics to treat your depression it has help my depression so much the are studies that prove it treats depression anxiety facing it head on. If you have ever had SSRI withdrawal then you will never touch that shit again.

[@pipjacjjones]

Seriously stop fucking with that look to other treatments the is not a imbalance of serotonin in your brain that has never been prove it is a mental issue.

[@jesperfriis4121]

Psychedelics is so good!! Ssri is The Devils work !

[@squeakyrabbit]

♡

[@HeyyMyNameIsErin]

i love u

[@TheKingBeth]

erin i love u too

[@lovelymslC]

You’re so beautiful sweetheart ❤

[@wellcherry4514]

I love you .u r so beutiful

[@matthewrocco7114]

Dam you are good looking!!!

[@jjdd4808]

plz help me i am from india escitaclozapam 20 mg daiy last 6year how to widrol plz help me plese.........

[@brijeshrudani1764]

This medicine is easy to quit than alcohol and benzodiazepines

[@debbietaylor20]

You must be joking I gave up alcohol much easier than this.

[@brijeshrudani1764]

@@debbietaylor20 yes its typo mistake. Alcohol can quit easily not antidepressants

[@DaRyteJuan]

Sorry. But these jump cuts are so jarring it makes your video unwatchable.