Depression and over medication

There are several strategies, other than medication than can help a person when they are depressed. In this video we consider the problem of depression, which is a real illness. It is also noted that antidepressants can be a first and only resort. There is an argument that antidepressants are overprescribed. Whether they are prescribed or not other strategies should also be
considered. These include assessment of nutritional deficiency, such of lack of vitamin D. A good diet with plenty of fibre to promote the microbiome. Getting exercise and promoting good quality sleep and improving social interactions.
Direct link to Dr. Cohen’s channel, / @eh..whatsupdoc
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As always, this video is for educational purposes only. Never take medications not prescribed by your own health care provider.

[@YellowKing1986]

The most significant reason I am depressed is that I see criminals in positions of power go unpunished while I am spending more and more money to cover basic needs. Is it a sickness or a reasonable response to lawlessness and living a life surrounded by overwhelming network of lies?

[@theredboneking]

Take solace knowing that the Bible teaches you that Satan is control of this world. You are not supposed to like this world.

[@paulcolin9071]

Reasonable response

[@eeenyc5959]

Me, too. I solved my childhood issues. Was enjoying my life...but last few years triggered me....because of all the lies and deceit. Hard to tune it out....because I was treated badly not being vaccinated in NYC and still forced to wear masks that do not work at a doctor's appt the other day. Stupid control tactics...

[@earthstar7534]

Yeah, I'm pretty depressed about just wanting to be left alone, but senile old men want another war and every day the government makes new laws to tighten the screws. Its inescapable and depressing.

[@MFletch87]

Be sure to take your status and claim benefits based on the position of Beneficiary. I did. Over £20k this year.

[@Peecup]

I managed my depression by removing toxic people from my life. Ex wife, parents, friends. I haven’t had any alcohol or medication for more than three years. I exercise in the gym regularly and eat well. I swim in the ocean almost every day. My life is unbelievably good.

[@allencollins6031]

Awesome. I miss the ocean.

[@theredboneking]

Funny how that works.

[@mavrick6499]

Good for you. I'm working on the "removing toxic people" part. Has been difficult.

[@jbartmontage6737]

Spot on David! Don´t forget the Sauna 💪

[@stephey808]

🙏🏽🙏🏽 I’m on the right track then🙏🏽🙏🏽I have cut out toxic family old friends all old exes anyone toxic bye bye, now the healing begins…

[@boris1124]

Last 2 years have been hard for many people including me. I say a prayer for everyone feeling depressed and alone. God bless you all!

[@vickyl.3945]

Dr Cohen seems so genuine and kind. If we all had a doctor like him the world would be a better place.Thank you Dr John for this video.

[@martinwebb1681]

But we don't and it isn't.

[@vickyl.3945]

@@martinwebb1681 sadly so!

[@bobjames6622]

"Dr Cohen seems so genuine and kind" so did the last snakes in the grass (at least to the morons who are hard of thinking) such as Whitty, Vallance etc seem SO concerned with your health. The secret to making mistakes is this: it's fine to make mistakes, we ALL make mistakes. But NEVER repeat the same mistake twice. In other words trust NOBODY who declares themself to be an expert/guru/pundit/blah, blah, blah.

[@l.w.paradis2108]

@@bobjames6622 Where did that come from?

[@Vegannan]

@@bobjames6622 that’s a bit ott in response to the original comment.

[@grandsewb5452]

It’s not the depression that gets me it’s the total feeling of uselessness not being able to change the medical and government bodies that are making it worse for all of us.

[@Thejokestir8]

Sounds like oppression confused for depression

[@jolemere479]

That’s why you need to read up on vitamins, microbiome, processed/unprocessed foods… don’t rely on a doctor…they know hardly anything except pharmaceutical drugs! There are some good functional physicians but few and far between especially in the USA. Look into things like good/bad fats, D3 with zinc and magnesium.

[@TechTins_Projects]

Do research on stoicism. That may fix your issues or can do, if you can apply it.

[@iggle6448]

@@Thejokestir8 Oppressive (that is, abusive, by definition) behaviours can indeed cause depression. There's a complex chemical connection between our environments, relationships and interactions with others and our body chemistry. These two doctors need to study what's happening in the modern psychology world. Few would advocate for drugs. Rather, the better solution is to look at a person's environmental and relational triggers and deal with them.

[@iggle6448]

Entirely agree. Being in the 'developed' world is not conducive to good mental health. As those in the 'developing' world are increasingly finding. Question: who is doing the developing to whom? Why? Cui bono?

[@yamuiemata]

I'm fairly certain social media has a huge blame for the rise in depression

[@martinwebb1681]

Yes, it certainly adds to the problem.

[@cannaroe1213]

I don't think it's as big as people think. Perhaps in women, but for men the real world has plenty of real problems to worry about too.

[@pharmerdavid1432]

@@cannaroe1213 That is an absurd sexist comment. While I believe men and woman are different, to say they don't worry about world problems and infer they fetter away their time on social media is ignorant at best.

[@cannaroe1213]

@@pharmerdavid1432 sorry i dont have time to debate you on this, i have work to do

[@theseustoo]

I think it has more to do with people waking up to the reality that they are actually living in a world which is run by thieves and murderers and the realization that there is little or nothing that they can do about it. The realization of their oppression = depression. Or, more succinctly: Opression = Depression. :/

[@Zebra66]

I saw tons of psychiatrists when I went through a few years of depression. None of them ever did a blood test or any brain imaging to find out what the problem was. They just prescribe drugs immediately. And when one doesn't work they add another. Then another. Always looking for that elusive "right combo for you"... After years of their trial and error I never did find the right combo. The antidepressants messed up my endocrine system and gave me low testosterone. This caused numerous other health problems and worse depression. My lesson: Doctors don't know how to cure depression. They can certainly make it worse though.

[@secretnewmeta1981]

Have you had any vitamin tests since then? I was exactly like you, but managed to fix my endocrine system through diet, lifestyle, and exercise. I've been "depressed" for 20 years. Turns out I was dealing with malnutrition/deficiencies. In the last year I've gone through a second puberty, as much as you can as an adult. Really, it's just my testosterone returning to a normal level after being suppressed since my teens. My voice is deeper, I gained tons of facial hair, I was horny every other day, and was gaining muscle so fast that guys at the gym think I'm on something. I did all of it by following a ketogenic diet, overloading with eggs, supplementing with zinc, magnesium, boron, vit d, vit c. Also I quit drinking, and all processed foods. Since xmas I fell off the bandwagon and have felt my test plummet again.

[@linanicolia1363]

There are protocols for every situation in the Healthcare industry. No MD is an individual, who makes his own mind. We noticed that, about Covid !!!!!! It is indeed an industry ! Pharma is tightly connected to everything. Meds never heal or cure, but they perhaps, especially in psychiatry, lessen aggressive reactions. It is ironic to hear the informed consent about a med for depression ; there is always the possibility of death ! Well !!! Hello ! we are trying to avoid that ! not make it come faster..Pharma uses subliminal commercials to promote new drugs. They disclose everything while the camera focusses on attractive, happy people, having fun, saying, they are taking the stuff ! BINGO ! the masses will ask their MD"s for that prescription, who will be happy to write it, as he could be getting new office furniture for doing so.......Wink....wink........

[@secretnewmeta1981]

@@linanicolia1363 Our sense-or-ious 0ver-l0rds have r3-mov3d your c0mm3nt. I only saw it in my notifications.

[@glenyst5216]

They do the same for BP meds. Keep changing them until the numbers look right. The health of the patient, irrelevant...

[@moonhunter9993]

The meds messed up my metabolism that my weight doubled! I gained 1.5 kg weight per month consistently while taking meds. When I stopped, I lost all the weight again. But the second time around I took it longer and my weight ballooned from 63 to 123 kg!!! When I git off meds again, I could never lose all the weight again inspite of exercising and other changes. The only thing that cured my "depression" was a 100% gluten-free diet (also no milk products). Turns out I have celiac disease.

[@martinwebb1681]

Thank you, John (Dr Campbell) and Dr Cohen. You guys offer a little bit of sanity in a crazy world.

[@davidanderson7138]

And I am amazed the “establishment” has not shut him up!

[@kornelia8627]

I nearly lost my son because of the wrong medication. A new pharmaceutical got on the market in 2013 Xeplion from Canadá. It crushed all my sons muscles. I had to demand the hospital. They didnt allow me to visit my son during Christmas 2015 while he was in the psychiatry. Instead, the head of departament tried to close me off there to. I escaped in the last minute. Gathered myself and demanded him and I won. My son has been released and the medication has been cancelled by another hospital because of the severe side effects it had. He could not control any of his muscles. My son himself told me later that I was right, he should never have been gone to a psychologist cause this send him to a psychiatrist where his calvary started. I lost my business, my job, had to move back to our home country 3000 km away, but I did not lose my son 😛 Do not believe what a doctor tells you, just because he or she owns this title. Even vets try to convince people their dogs have illnesses the animal does not have. Its all for money. Be smarter! ❤️

[@esecallum]

you could not be bothered to look up side effects in a few minutes? you wasted years

[@pharmerdavid1432]

@@esecallum They trusted the doctors, and in an unfortunate way learned a valuable life lesson, I appreciate them sharing it.

[@l.w.paradis2108]

@@esecallum Sounds like this person is a French-speaker who had trouble at least in part for that reason. Non-English-speakers are discriminated against in Canada. Did that occur to you, maybe?

[@l.w.paradis2108]

@@esecallum A doctor has a duty to treat an illiterate properly. A doctor has a duty to treat a person with no computer properly. You don't know this?

[@charwest9449]

Thank you for the excellent warning. Never trust doctors, especially psychologists and psychiatrists!! They are mostly guessing. They really do t knue as much as they think they do. Always do your own research, think things through yourself, figure out what YOU think will help, what odds YOU are willing to take rather than have a medical intervention. Most of what they do is just another job for them, for money. You are the best detective where your health is concerned.

[@dalaniekolakowski181]

FOOD & WORKING OUT need to be the FIRST line of defense.

[@stephey808]

💯

[@johnedwardtaylor]

Sleep is also essential.

[@HelennaRose]

Nah I tried that. There’s more to it than that.

[@Maryhadalam]

Doesn’t always work fully although definitely helps. Living in cities; in a fast moving environment can affect us too. Need greenery and space.

[@theredboneking]

Hardcore gyms are filled with steroid monkeys. They are dropping like soccer players these days.

[@grownupandgardening4216]

Higher Vitamin D doses and moving to a place with slightly more sunshine helped me enormously

[@boxinggloves1699]

But the question is, why were you depressed?

[@lailacarruthers7247]

I don't think I'm depressed but I know I'm extremely exhausted from the ongoing of the past few years. These talks you do Dr John really do help me. They help me keep fighting the fight and keep my family away from this utter madness thats surrounding us.

[@olgarodrigues1417]

Same with me! He helps me keep moving forward! Engaging conversations that give us hope we can make it

[@Ledbottom86]

This topic is really important. Another tragedy happening is the over prescription of ADHD medication especially to young children.

[@piedpiper1201]

antibiotics, topical steroids

[@midazolamdeathcount3009]

AGREE 👍

[@sammywhite9906]

Dr.been yt chanel needs to start speakin out now. He has been pushin masks, jabsz from the beginnin & months ago said kidz should have the jabsz if they can get them, he is disgustin. Keeps beggin daily on his live streams despite being very wealthy. He has PaulBork of DowChemicals selectin & readin certain datas, so he can continue to rake it in off his live streams even though he's very wealthy. People need to start researchin Been & challengin him. He's recently been dissin john campbell I kid you not & prerecordin his livestreams watchin for sure his moderators deleatin loads of ok comments. Since ive been tellin people about him, he's dismissed his moderator texas meg😆Cor bet she feels a bit silly now, karmas come her way hahaha:) Di Dz deleates from the back, I'm not stupid.

[@catwoman7462]

Absolutely. I suggest Cracked by James Davies - it's a very interesting read.

[@midazolamdeathcount3009]

MIDAZOLAMS MATT HANCOCK

[@shaun4923]

Going on The carnivore diet has help me a lot with depression . I’m off all my medications now 😊

[@risitas5874]

Congrats. I tried it myself but I find there's some risk in the diet as well

[@theredboneking]

Eat plenty of egg yolks too. Good for whatever spikes you.

[@elendil504]

Same.

[@imogenrex6286]

Me too!

[@elainemargaretmacpherson716]

I have been doing the carnivore diet 7 months but no results yet…how long did it take you to heal from depression?

[@dukemarlborough165]

i would add that many are depressed because of abusive relationships, abusive jobs, the inhumanity of those around them. Eliminating the abusive situation may be what they really need, and then finding some real fellowship and love can turn that around.

[@tdarons]

Absolute truth!

[@goodquestion8064]

Keep your life simple .. to anybody reading this suffering a mental anxiety,, you got this ! You are stronger than you realise… Disconnect from social media for a few weeks or months, eat well sleep well and see how your life improves!! YOU GOT THIS ♥️

[@user-zr6pl6nb6z]

It's not social media that bothers me. It's people, period.

[@martinwebb1681]

@@user-zr6pl6nb6z ... You could always try a deserted island William, no one to bother you at all. 😁

[@user-zr6pl6nb6z]

@@martinwebb1681 Could I?

[@user-zr6pl6nb6z]

@@stumpyplank6092 How about I call you Dingleberry?

[@sonja9813]

​@@user-zr6pl6nb6z 🤣🤣👍

[@2ndChanceAtLife]

Misdiagnosed for 30 years. Mold exposure. Exposure of other toxins- pesticides, herbicides that screwed up my hormones.

[@kristencalifra6421]

Same!!!!

[@tammycalhoun3953]

Me too! My neighbors get mad because I have dandelions in my yard. I had a very bad pesticide injury when I was 20. I’ll put up with a few weeds. Had infertility trouble with hormone issues… makes me wonder.

[@annarice5162]

My daughter lived in Southern Oregon for part of the pandemic, and North West Florida, for part of it. She saw a big difference in how the strategies worked in both areas( very different approaches in dealing with covid),she went back to Oregon a couple months ago for work, she said things are much worse there, on many levels, since covid, compared to here( Florida), where things were never abnormal, we only shut down for 2 months, and the majority of the people here did not drink the kool-aid. I believe many people ended up with ptsd, after this pandemic.

[@curiousbystander9193]

I think you are right about the ptsd like inner outcomes for some....leading to anxiety, which leads to polluted food consumption and other addictions, which leads to chronic diseases and further psych problems. lots of moving parts....

[@FronteirWolf]

Agree with you on PTSD from COVID. I have a trauma response when I see someone wearing a mask as s result the pandemic.

[@goat2bkidding]

@@curiousbystander9193 love your perspective~ ..anxiety leading to polluted food consumption .. w0w

[@janbeck7989]

I agree with you. I live in Alabama. We did the same. Many MANY people who had anxiety issues suffered greatly and still do. I have a friend who is older and has not touched or been touched by another human being for 3 years. When I think of all the grand kid hugs, family hugs and the many times I"ve shook someone's hand, I am so sorry for her. She's still afraid and still wears a mask. I have no idea if she'll ever recover.

[@curiousbystander9193]

@@goat2bkidding yeah, and once you get the wrong bugs living in you and don;t feed them the junk food they want, they get pissed...crap out toxins making the host person feel bad, compelling eating.. yeah, people become the parasitic host to the bugs in their gut...... and society does a great job isolating people and rattling their cage, which does have some impact on blood sugar, which compels eating too....cause yeah, your thoughts and how you feel about the environment can change biology....I can show you easily..... have you look over the side of a sky scraper, measuring your blood sugar before and after.....hummmmmm? A healthy gut biome provides resilience in the face of stress, in behavior, affect, and cognition. ANd the converse is true as well.

[@justjules6975]

Thank you for this video Dr. Campbell and please take care of yourself. It’s very hard to watch wrongs taking place in the world and feel so deeply about them and when you feel you speak out and try to do the right thing no one listens. Step back if you need to because we need you here. Sending you much love, hugs, positive vibes and my prayers xx♥️🙏

[@kateoneal4215]

Don't worry about anyone who has found great meaning and purpose in life! 😊

[@justjules6975]

@@kateoneal4215 I agree he has but I also feel the toll this has taken on him being the very empathetic man that he is. I have personally experienced this and it will wreck your health if you’re not careful. Xx

[@damnyankeesdaughter5427]

I am human, I hurt when others are hurt. I feel used by the system, then disposed of. I struggle to stay afloat. I have seen those around me harmed by other people and systems in place. Sometimes when I help others I am abused for doing so. I see those with ill gotten gains thriving from doing harm to others. I am human. These things aren’t always something solved by medication and numbing. Removing human emotions may just make another monster that doesn’t care if others are harmed, we are supposed to care.

[@paulcolin9071]

I hear you

[@sharonmedeiros9819]

There is nothing you can do to change the minds and behavior of anyone else and it can feel overwhelming to see so much that's bad. So what I do is become the light and the love that I need to see in this world, as much as I can. And I realize that for every evil person out there, there are many more good hearted people fighting the good fight. We don't get to see that very often, but if you begin to change your focus from what's bad to what's good, you will start recognizing it all around you. Also, do not neglect your spirituality, whatever that is for you. We are body, mind, and spirit, and if any one of them is neglected, we will be out of balance. Best wishes, sending love and light to you. ❤️🌹✌️

[@damnyankeesdaughter5427]

@@sharonmedeiros9819 I understand what you are saying and I appreciate the kindness. But sometimes we need to charge into the darkness, sword in hand (metaphorically) darkness left to its own devices grows and spreads like a disease. It’s only by shining a light in the dark corners that makes the cockroaches disperse. ❤️

[@barbaraspector6689]

To a degree maybe. It can all be overwhelming.

[@petroonajourney3503]

I am so with you, have emotions and being influenced by what happens around you has a very definite effect on us, that is exactly what differentiates between between between a robot or a human.

[@wellnessfun4444]

Life is depressing and has been for the last three years! We should all be dancing around the room celebrating the fact that we are all still here xxxx

[@fluffyanne1177]

The WHO is planning their next plandemic. They even have the virus named and are working on the next vaccine

[@rainman9055]

Great to see your still here and never took the clot shot well done fellow Pureblood😂😂😂

[@TechTins_Projects]

Do research on stoicism. That may fix your issues or can do, if you can apply it.

[@Mimix476]

Being sad =/= depression

[@roisinmc7442]

I have relatives who aren't still here though and friends with problems post vaccine so it's all very depressing.

[@Slarti]

I was offered SSRIs when I was severely depressed, the doctor gave me an information sheet which I read and I red the accompanying studies. When I read that the SSRIs were barely better than placebos I decided to avoid them. I occasionally take St John's Wort which helps - but CBT and knowing how to deal with my mental states has been what have really helped me. A family member of mine has been on anti-depressants most of their adult life and it's not had a good effect on them.

[@LillianStead]

Another drug that millions of people take that is neither safe nor effective beyond the placebo effect.

[@SzazaM077]

Managing low mood/depression/anxiety - what I learnt over the years: - no alcohol, - no caffeine, - eat less sugar, - wake up and go for a jog or exercise for 30 min, - drink water in the morning and throughout the day, - take magnesium, calcium, vit B and vit D, omega 3, - take 5-HTP and Quercetin (for inflammation) - get yourself a job where you can interact with people (do not stay home or lie in bed during the day), - force yourself to join social situations (you will feel better afterwards) - warm milk before bedtime (hot cocoa) for peaceful sleep. - write 3-4 things that went well each day or you are grateful for (even the smallest), - read "Self help for your nerves" by Dr. Claire Weekes - literally changed my life!🙌😊

[@skamarfire]

milk is bad bro

[@SzazaM077]

@@skamarfire, half a glass will not harm you but calm your nerves and let you fall asleep. Better than alcohol.

[@paddobear]

If you have anxiety read Dr claire weekes.

[@skamarfire]

@@SzazaM077 half a glass of milk makes me sick and farting

[@Thejokestir8]

I drank a milk from this guy once and it tasted salty, he said it was the lord's milk and that I should drink up

[@marimurphy3856]

Depression is the worst thing ever I had a nerves breakdown 3 times Depression is a very serious illness.

[@lovelocked5385]

💖

[@parrotraiser6541]

Doped-up zombies are easier to manage, and take a lot less work to control. Jordan Peterson's case is a sobering illustration of the harm that anti-depressents cause.

[@eddenoy321]

Is that what turned him into such a freak ?

[@Eric-tj3tg]

Benzodiazepines, not SSRI'S

[@naebhor6931]

I believe it was the benzodiazepines that caused JP's problems. He was coming off SSRI's and put on benzo's then developed akathesia. Your main point still stands as Mikhaila, his daughter, had a severe reaction when coming off SSRI's.

[@Kellycreator]

@@eddenoy321 he’s not a freak. He’s a highly intelligent man. He is somewhat different to many but that’s due to his life experiences.

[@eddenoy321]

@@Kellycreator Each to their own Aunty

[@davidcolby1456]

My nurse practitioner asked me the other day if I was depressed I had to think about 2 minutes on that 1. I said no I'm not depressed I'm horrified. And you should be too. I don't think she got it.

[@justinklink1588]

I've have severe OCD, Anxiety, depression, and panic disorder. I've been on SSRIs and Benzos since I was 13 (now 37). Currently on 200mg zoloft and .5mg of Klonopin. Working to get off of Klonopin. I cycle 3 to 4 days a week and do upper body work the other days. That helps dramatically. Getting 8 hours of sleep a night. Taking vitamin D. Also have pernicious anemia so I've been in B12 for 2 years now. I believe medications has helped me and likely saved my life. That said, many people do not need these medications. So many people get zero exercise, terrible sleep, over stressed, bad diets etc.

[@Mimix476]

I’m on sertraline for OCD too. Although on only 50mg. During the pandemic, and after long covid, and the illness and death of a close friend, my OCD spiralled out of control. At the lowest dose it took nearly a year for the drug to take effect positively. It helped me through two more losses… I mean, in a weakened state, OCD is opportunistic. Definitely sleep is key!! And eating well. And some exercise. 😉

[@lovelocked5385]

​@@Mimix476 good med. Was on it a very long time. Should have never stopped it. Recurring major depression and GAD. Now I take trintellix and buspirone. Blessings 💞

[@kiriakiria9685]

Agree, 👍

[@Islamisthecultofsin]

Stop eating any sugar as it is a poison. Then do intermittent fasting. Eat twice a day then once a day. I have been doing this and I feel better than I ever have. The normal high sugar diet fills your body with fat which makes you have no energy and makes you feel bad. Of course you feel bad. You're being poisoned.

[@rabkad5673]

Nutrients for Depression kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3amkpiXo5p5g5Y

[@celiabuttigieg]

Re techonology, yesterday my cousin went to see the doctor for a check up - she has rheumatoid arthritis - these are her words: ' The doctor was working on her computer and she never once turned to face me during the consultation , she never once asked how I was doing or if there was anything she could do for me and after a few minutes of her facing the computer screen and not me, she said it all looks good, goodbye. ''

[@susiebilk9905]

My Dr does that sometimes, next time, I’m walking out!

[@roisinmc7442]

I once had a gp ask me my symptoms etc and as I was telling him, without even looking at me he put the palm of his hand right into my face and said "stop talking i'm still typing" an absolute prick of a man honestly. Never went near him again

[@Victoria-ie2wi]

Same doctor computer exam here in Florida as your cousin, a cardiologist that never even listened to my heart!

[@grbeck-uk5433]

How many people after a good outdoor walk, workout, or run, have ever said 'I feel worse after doing that..'? Eat carefully, keep moving take one day at a time.. and don't give up. If you do, then they win. 'A healthy patient is not a profitable patient'.

[@gizmoenterprises3467]

People don't want to actually do anything to feel better, they want instant gratification.

[@sarahnelson486]

Agrophoiba stops that though sometimes.

[@AlbaLynxQueen]

People with Long Covid, for example

[@michaelhintz6187]

I was tired of the side effects and stopped my SSRI after too many years. I'm feeling better.

[@DeViLzzz2006]

SSRI?

[@StevenHaggis]

@@DeViLzzz2006 AIDS!!!

[@jimbob4456]

@@DeViLzzz2006 Yea, Social Security Retirement Income.

[@amybaker1880]

​@@DeViLzzz2006 selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, a type of antidepressant

[@barbaraspector6689]

Good for you. How did you do it. Three days is my limit without then I can feel the anxiety in my sleep and I’m back at it for a while. Mine may be genetic since many of my family on one side has the same problem. How about you?

[@Ad-ny4cx]

I had depression for many years, I was so desperate for help after losing everything through a car accident abroad on holiday. When I was flicking through KZbin i came across the miracle prayer & in the description it said if you mean every word with yr heart you will encounter Jesus in a very special way so I knelt down every morning & prayed after about 3 months I had a beautiful encounter with the Holy spirit...I have never felt so much love that day, he has changed my life, God's given me strength & forgiveness to all who have hurt me. Jesus loves us so much, he wants to help all of us if we ask him to. Believe he died on the cross for us, believe he is the son of God & you will be born again, God will give you a new life path to follow 🙌

[@eliezer1060]

Thanks for your story!

[@jopowles-brown3135]

Thank you Dr John Campbell for the space you provide, the intelligent reviews and conversations. I look forward to your recordings. We all need to take care of ourselves, you included. Great talk today

[@tracyg1481]

Everyone goes through depression states, myself included, there is a fine line between needing medication rather than life changes.

[@axl1002]

That's not real depression.

[@carlosgaspar8447]

@@axl1002 there are degrees of,

[@axl1002]

@@carlosgaspar8447 indeed, but being depressed and having depression are 2 different things - the one is mood and the other is mood disorder.

[@dollydaydream246]

I was a nurse for 35 years left before all the BS began but in my experience as a practice nurse it seems nowadays people want a pill for every ill instead of looking at their lifestyle

[@lynnesews9725]

🙏

[@martinwebb1681]

So true ... they want an easy fix.

[@skippy7208]

That’s a very simplistic view, especially from a nurse who should know better. Brains of depressed people even look different when they’re scanned. Humility is a wonderful thing.

[@jenniferflower9265]

Well. Look at the commercials on TV, at least in the US. Every other commercial is a pharmaceutical add. People are brainwashed into thinking they need it. It's sad. I cured myself, and I had to on my own as doctors were useless to me, out of fibromyaga, hashimotoes, ME, nutrient deficiency, anxiety, and depression. I was bedridden for two years, and now a yoga teacher. High blood pressure, pre-diabetes. Pots symptoms. My mom sat back a watched as I struggled to pull myself out from that debth, all with natural remedies, and she still doesn't believe it's nutrition. She thinks she needs her pills, as I watch her decline and lose her thinking process and side effects from those pills.

[@skamarfire]

@@skippy7208 and brains of buddist monks also look different... what drug are they taking? lol... stop the bs

[@lynnesews9725]

This doctor is smart. We have to stop running to medication as the fast action cure to everything.

[@esotericsolitaire]

Ironically, I have spent too much time with my electronic device watching self-help videos. I can't party forever with you guys. I'm going for a walk.

[@muskratdove]

It took my parents nearly 10 years to understand my ongoing fight to manage my depression by natural means, and the least productive and most most exhausting part of it was fighting a system that tried to push me onto medications. Until I compared it to their resistance towards 'flu shots pushed upon them my the system, beginning in the early aughts, and my attitude gained some msm support. By 2014, enough issues around anti-d drugs were creeping into the fringes of the mainstream, that my long-held alt health beliefs in general, began to make sense to them. Although they had other alternatives, both of them turned their health/medical care over to me, in their terminal fights with cancer. They would have rejected the coof jab, had it arrived in their lifetimes...At one point, I was so low that I almost took the stab, but I awoke the next morning in a cold sweat, because my mother, who had always promised to haunt me, did. The only thing worse than waking up in a cold sweat, was the prospect of not waking up at all. Depressed, unwaxed, unmedicated, I love Dr. John, who looks and sounds just like my late dad. It has been my honour to Follow the Science, just as he would have told me to do. Bless you, Dr. John Campbell, Love scared and lonely CaptiveInCanada

[@LTPottenger]

Some extended fasting can help a lot with depression. It raises BDNF which is lowered in depression

[@muskratdove]

@@LTPottenger Indeed it can! I fasted regularly (including absolute fasting) for more than 30 years. Now, my discipline is to eat like clockwork because my body is demanding it, even as my spirit yearns for the sanctity of that which it knows.

[@kateoneal4215]

Our world environment plays a huge role and the political tectonic plates are shifting now. The thing to remember as we live through this political earthquake is that a much saner, fairer, multipolar alignment of powers will inevitably be the result. I hope you understand what I'm trying to say because it brings me great joy, though I too am captive in a country run by complete lunatics fighting desperately to retain power against all odds. Over 80% of the Earth's population is winning the battle against our hegemonic American Empire. FINALLY!

[@pharmerdavid1432]

@@LTPottenger I agree, fasting can help us body, mind, and spirit...!

[@dadedubbledee]

@@kateoneal4215 Amen

[@bobjohnson7294]

Get SUNLIGHT. Exercise OUTSIDE. Eat only WHOLE FOODS. Nothing in a box or bag, no sugar besides fruit. Be in bed by 9:30 without your phone. Work towards goals and ACCOMPLISH THEM. HAVE FAITH AND PRAY TO GOD. If you do this for months and change your lifestyle you will not be depressed, you will actually be euphoric. It takes a little work and consistency but life isn’t easy.

[@jheiracleyne3882]

To me what helps me with depression is realizing I was depressing my feelings all together so I would go into a negative and numb state. I am learning to accept my feelings as mesengers that want to help me moving forward. Negative feelings are warning signs. Allowing those feelings and trying to understand the message helps me a lot and that gave room for more positive feelings again. Feelings come and go as we understand them. Though its not always as easy done as said.

[@jandec6824]

My doc wants to put me on medication because I have a history of depression 30 years ago and current stomach aches even though I'm not depressed. Makes me want to never mention depression - feels like it has become the lens with which people see me. I am so far refusing to take the meds and this video is cementing my position. I've upped my Vitamin D and taking steps to reduce stress. I really feel they jump to meds way too quickly. Thank you.

[@petramaas8574]

Stomach ache may be caused by depression, but I think you know better than your doc. It's terrible if all your complaints are written off as depression symptoms. I visit my doc only when nothing else works, which is very seldom.

[@paulcolin9071]

A lot of medical people are extremely egotism and not empathetic and label you

[@barbaraspector6689]

I had stomach aches when I was young every evening. Since I gave up meats and sugars I never ever have them. Check your diet for sure. It’s been 50+ years.

[@kellywarden6076]

I would highly recommend staying off meds, has taken me years to recover after stopping anti depressants. They really wanted customers for life. In my opinion and experience this stuff is poison. God bless 💞

[@sarahjensen2473]

Stomach pain can be related to H Pylori, which can be tested for, or acid reflux, which I have had great luck treating by drinking a bit of kombucha with meals. Going gluten-free is also helpful for some people. We kind of have to play around with the safe changes we can make to avoid more risky treatments, but it’s worth it!

[@miaash3870]

These drugs have devastating impacts on patients. Patients get addicted to these prescribed drugs and stay on them for life! I know a 56-year-old man who has been on these devastating drugs for the past 30+ years! He has gained so much weight and has to take his car everywhere!!!!! His brother is a retired NHS pediatrician!

[@roisinmc7442]

I agree. I went on ssri's (lustral) when I was 19 at university as i had a nervous breakdown in my second year and had to take some time off. Whilst they did help in one way I put on 3 STONE and despite trying and failing a number of times to get off them a few times was on them over 2 years.

[@rabkad5673]

@@roisinmc7442 Nutrients for Depression kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3amkpiXo5p5g5Y

[@ruthlesstruthful]

Concussions should be investigated in relation to depression too. Leaves people feeling out of sorts and easily gets overlooked.

[@anthonyc5039]

I had a concussion from fainting 7 months ago and I still have symptoms. People don’t give head injuries their due justice at all.

[@ruthlesstruthful]

@@anthonyc5039 what's your symptoms , I'll help in what ever way I can . I had undiagnosed secondary concussion and doc decided it was all anxiety and tried getting me on antidepressants etc.. turns out from the whacks to the head I had jammed up my neck. I'd vertigo, insomnia, tinnitus , nausea , sensitivity to light, depression and disorientation

[@jayne7111]

​@@ruthlesstruthful sounds similar to what my son is going through he has most symptoms you describe he also gets a racing heart that comes on out of nowhere . He goes in for a scan next week.

[@DandelionPink672]

@@ruthlesstruthfulhow did you get better?

[@ruthlesstruthful]

@@jayne7111 I had the racing heart and fainting spells.. a lot more symptoms. Do you mind me asking in what way he hit his head or what part of his head? Mine was forehead first in a whiplash fashion and second was a compression type

[@nickjung7394]

Once again, a civilised, sensible conversation between highly competent people. Thank you once again John.

[@janicepeterson5961]

My sister died from suicide after suddenly stopping her ssri and benzodiazipine. Preventable... And devastating.

[@christinechandler1662]

Your thoughts and feelings are perfectly valid. Unfortunately, awareness of societies ills is often painful emotionally.

[@paulcolin9071]

True

[@63mckenzie]

Best medicine for depression is exercise. Even a walk a day will help.

[@matthewatwood207]

The only medicines for depression are emotional validation and social support. Without both of those, depression is literally impossible to escape.

[@Thejokestir8]

Going outside is clearly just propaganda to get you outside, bored, and inside somewhere to spend money and support the economy. "What is a woman? A miserable little pile of secrets, That's what." -Not Dracula

[@DeViLzzz2006]

Walking with no destination that matters eventually gets to be empty. I did the exercise thing for years and it did not really help.

[@63mckenzie]

@@matthewatwood207 It worked for me.

[@lroyjohnston5560]

Hard when u have a chronic pain everyday. Can't get out.. Never ending spiral,, and the loop keeps goinnn

[@colleenwilliams1452]

The reason I take them were a lifetime of panic attacks. Since I have been on this medication I have not had one panic attack. It is just wonderful knowing I can go out and not worrying about a panic attack.

[@roisinmc7442]

Colleen I too was on ssri's for panic attacks and did cognitive therapy and all the usual stuff but came off them completely largely due to this book I discovered and worked through. Cannot recommend it enough - The mindfulness and acceptance workbook for anxiety by john forsyth

[@nancygalloway5341]

Colleen, same here. I have taken Paxil for severe panic attacks for 20 years and it is my miracle med. Before the Paxil I could barely leave my house for 7 years. Take care and God bless 😊 from Nancy in ga. Usa.

[@colleenwilliams1452]

@@nancygalloway5341 thanks for your support. My dad had them as does my granddaughter.

[@Addicted2Learning]

The problem is that it is cheaper to take a prescription than to pay for frequent and/or regular talk therapy sessions.

[@lovelocked5385]

I've had both. I will always need meds. Talk therapy is nice though. I learned some good tips

[@_kathrynprice]

Eating whole foods, exercising, taking supplements (L-Theanine, Magnesium, and B12), and leaving out alcohol, caffeine, and sugar makes a big difference in my mood. I've always dealt with depression with psychotherapy, coaching, or intuitive mentoring. For decades my go-to has been a natural health practitioner over seeing a medical doctor.

[@paige6549]

I have terrible anxiety and I drink a lot of coffee

[@stephey808]

Natural health doctors have helped me numerous times

[@stephan5673]

Try the carnivore diet, it can really help with depression.

[@marysteven6347]

@@paige6549 I’ve recently been making and drinking kambucha after a workmate gave me a scobie. I drink half the coffee and my anxiety is less. I make 5 liters a week and ladle into wine bottles and keep in fridge. It’s very easy just tea bags, sugar, water and scobie. My digestion is improved also.

[@BuffaloBilly69]

I think coffee effects me negatively

[@anthonyc5039]

Had a concussion in July, was having bad headaches daily for months…doctor tried to put me on Ametryptaline. Absolutely awful, quit it after a week and tried CBD. Got my headaches and life under control after a few more months of exercise and eating better.

[@karenmuser]

Excellent! As Catholics in the season of Lent abstaining, becoming ever more mindful of what we put in our bodies and what we choose not to for spiritual purposes this discussion is helpful, encouraging. Plus taking action, reaching out to others, being part of a faith community, strengthening all our relationships, especially families, vital, always. All good 👍🏻

[@hazeldellis]

Many women who are given meds for depression are suffering with the menopause and HRT can be prescribed with great results! As said here : HOLISTIC medicine is needed, looking at the whole person.

[@skippy7208]

Absolutely Hazel, this is exactly what happened to me. I’m finally getting the HRT I needed all along, plus tapering off the ADs (very slowly). The ADs didn’t help and actually made me ten times worse. I’ve lost several years over them but am finally coming back to life.

[@SzazaM077]

HRT in long term can cause breast cancer. Correct me if Im wrong...

[@hazeldellis]

@@SzazaM077 not true. Modern HRT is natural hormones and in cream or gel form is put in skin to be absorbed, no risks. The benefits are huge in short and long term: reduced risk of osteoporosis; reduced risk of dementia; cholesterol levels can be reduced; anxiety reduced (or in my case eliminated); it helps weight loss ; and stops depression that is brought on by menopause or peri menopause.

[@hazeldellis]

@@skippy7208 that's fantastic news. My life was going downhill since Menopause, but now on HRT it gets better and better every day, I'm feeling like I did at 40 and my weight is also back to when I was 40! Also anxiety is gone, oh and the tinnitus has gone too! Amazing HRT. Best of luck.

[@skippy7208]

@@SzazaM077 modern HRT is bio- identical and perfectly safe as it’s absorbed through the skin (patches, gel). I think it used to be made from horse urine (Premarin) in tablet form which may have made breast cancer more of a risk.

[@SzazaM077]

Dr. Campbell you really read our minds! This topic is so important. I honestly can't thank you enough. You are God sent. ❤💙🥰

[@kimlowell1481]

My daughter as a teen had extreme depression. She would sleep sometimes 16 hrs. She would also self isolate. There were many factors in here life that brought her to this point. Her Dr started her on Lexipro and almost immediately she gained 20 lbs and couldn't remember to take the pills daily. We changed her to a time release anti depressant that she took once a week, which worked well for both of us to keep track. It was a 2 yr plan. She became part of the family again and actually laughed and had fun. She made the choice to discontinue the drug after about 1 yr 6 months. She went on to college and has become a well rounded young woman. Family support is essential. Thank you for your discussion Doctors!

[@ceruleanblue7]

Do you mind sharing the name of time released medication?

[@kimlowell1481]

@@ceruleanblue7 I believe it was Prozac, which the Dr's mentioned

[@Vegannan]

My daughter is a mental health nurse, we had a discussion a few days ago about families taking more responsibility. When you are ill is when you need loved ones most but too many get passed on to authorities and drugged up. Well done for sticking by your daughter, teenage years can be hard enough without depression being involved.

[@kimlowell1481]

@Lesley Thank you! Her Dr was such a blessing too.

[@jolemere479]

This interview helped me thing about so many things = vitamins, micro biome, foods, blood sugar, coping skills, etc and I thank you Dr Campbell and Dr Cohen for educating and enlightening me. Lots to think about and consider.

[@moonhunter9993]

Pls consider a 100% gluten-free diet... not wheat-free. It is the only thing that helped me.

[@stevemozdzen7653]

Same gf worked

[@btudrus]

@@moonhunter9993 "Pls consider a 100% gluten-free diet... not wheat-free." Plant-free, meat based ketogenic diet is the best. Many reasons: a) ketogenesis is neuroprotective, b) elimination of plant-toxins (e.g. gluten, oxalates), c) meat and animal food contain many neuroprotective substances: fat-soluable vitamins like B12, the right version of omega3's (DHA), complete and bioavailable protein, substances like: taurine, carnitine, carnosine, choline which have been again shown to be neuroprotective. The science is there, but the terrible vegan propaganda makes us sick... (BTW, there are even epidemiological studies showing that vegetarism and veganism is associated with more depression - and the vegans have worse symptoms...)

[@moonhunter9993]

@@btudrus I'm not vegan, nor vegetarian. Being gluten-free has nothing to do with that. I generally agree with you. Also a proper keto diet should actually be gluten-free (if you know what you're doing).

[@btudrus]

@@moonhunter9993 I didn't say you were vegan/vegetarian. All I say, there is a good evidence that a plant-free ketogenic diet will be beneficial for depression and other psychiatric / neurological /neurodegenerative disorders. It is just very difficult to say the actual scientific truth in a world which is so brainwashed by the vegan propaganda...

[@cameronparkes6629]

My mother is a specialist doctor in Canada and when I was young she told me to be weary of medications and doctors. Her reasoning was that because of our “free” healthcare system the government makes money from every prescription so they encourage doctors to overprescribe medications.

[@ethicscannie5716]

YES! Leonard Cohen had so many insights into the human condition. Fortunately, we can still benefit from his wisdom through his recordings. He was a fascinating man. Thank you from his home town, Montréal!

[@mikebourke1185]

Maestro Cohen also had a "monkey or two " on his back 🤔

[@ethicscannie5716]

@@mikebourke1185 Yes. He certainly did. Superb thinker, singer, and poet though. And the ultimate performer!

[@mikebourke1185]

@@ethicscannie5716 yes he was many Entity's rolled into one . His Presence alone without he saying anything..was so Beautiful 😍

[@ethicscannie5716]

@@mikebourke1185re: Leonard Cohen: Exactly!

[@karinturkington2455]

I live in Montreal too.

[@neptronix]

My depression seemed to be related to a digestive issue, IE i have great difficulty absorbing B vitamins and a couple others. I take a very high quality ( methylated ), time release B complex and have not needed antidepressants for over 10 years now. In 10 years of psychiactric treatment, i never had my B vitamins checked, nor was it suggested. I suspect i have a MTHFR gene mutation. My dad had digestive issues and mental health issues galore though.

[@nancyroberts8348]

If I had any health issues, I would love to have a Dr. like either of you to work with. Much respect to you both.

[@johnclark546]

Dr Cohen is a lovely man. His patients are very lucky. And we are so lucky to have Doc Campbell to bring such interesting programmes to us.

[@alexanderd.9460]

Too many people telling the depressed they have no choice in the matter, that it's a chemical imbalance, or there's nothing they can do. It's just sickening. Just pushing people to "mental health professionals" that then push you to pills. This pushes people further into depression and despair because they believe they have no control. You can influence your mind to make a change in the same way you can influence your body to move/change.

[@joelaichner3025]

For decades , my doctor had me on Depacote , for cycling emotions , when I weened myself off of it in early 2020 , my dreams came back ! I like to dream , drugs took my dreams away from me !

[@earthstar7534]

I wonder if it was keeping you out of a rem cycle.

[@sheilatrigg8443]

When I was severly depresssed, PTSD is what I had. They tried to over medicate me. What I really needed and got, was a fantastic therapist that actually got me through my issues. It took about 3 years, but the drugs tried at first, were damaging. True therapy worked and got me to the bottom of what my issues were. The meds, did nothing but hurt me and never helped (often hurt) at all.

[@traciboylston2242]

Same here. I was diagnosed with breast cancer May 2020. Going through chemo alone and being dropped off at the hospital doors for major surgery left me with PSTD. Talk therapy and feeling well enough to exercise really helped.

[@natashatomlinson4548]

From the research I’ve done , talking with a good therapist helps more than drugs with many people

[@moonhunter9993]

A GOOD therapist can really help.

[@noeldeal8087]

@@traciboylston2242 You are VERY brave. I'm proud of you! I'm glad you're feeling better now. 🌻🙋🏻‍♀️🌄

[@robsin2810]

As an elderly man, I have suffered from PTSD and depression for sometime. I found this very informative and helpful. It is not an easy journey, we take. Through no fault of our own. I would like to say more, but I can’t 🤯

[@magickmoi1261]

You aren’t alone Rob. It’s a tough road we have to travel .

[@AlbaLynxQueen]

Paxil ruined my nervous system. I was prescribed it for Long Covid /CFS. When I got off, I had a cascade of new symptoms, physical, emotional and mental. SSRI definitely hit the ANS.

[@sammywhite9906]

Oh gosh, who gave you that, doctors or hospital?

[@sammywhite9906]

Were you given any choices of anything or just given that? Were you given informed consentsz? Is it under eua like the experimental jabsz?

[@AlbaLynxQueen]

@@sammywhite9906 I agreed to take it, as I was desperate. I couldn't eat because of everyday nausea, and GI doctor prescribed Paxil. Because endoscopy and tests showed nothing, so it was decided that "it's just in my head". But I decided to take it, as I had no other treatments or choices. In the long run, it made me worse. I took it for five months.

[@sammywhite9906]

@@AlbaLynxQueen Oh bless you, sorry to hear tha, doctors & nurses have been bein quite cruel for a while now, since before plandemic even. That's an antidepressant, same as seroxat. I think seroxat was possibly found to be renowned for causin serious adverseEffects. I don't understand why they gave you tha, was you actually depressed!? I am under the impression you were/are in physical pain tha needs a diagnosis. Am I under the wrong impression? Do you mind me askin what was the endoscopy for? What symptoms you got? You don't have to say if you don't want to. Bu what I will say is it's not in your head & if you're in pain you're in pain. Did a doctor actually say it's jus in your head? So rude if they did. Was the everyday nausea down to stress?

[@AlbaLynxQueen]

@@sammywhite9906 I had an infection in July 2021. Covid test was negative. Then only 3 days after I recovered, I hurried to do a Pfizer vaccine. In my country it was becoming available only then. After the first dose I started to have constant low grade fever, that lasted for months, fatigue, complete loss of appetite with nausea, no concentration. I lost my ability to work and function. After six months of appointments, all serious and major diseases were ruled out. At that point I had health anxiety because of the illness. No depression. That's when a GI doctor prescribed Paxil, an SSRI. After 3 months I started to have some appetite and put on weight. No change in fatigue and fevers. It helped with the anxiety too, I was still very sick but didn't care as much. After going off (because of libido and weight problems), all of my symptoms came back and I had a myriad of new ones. Now I suffer from debilitating fatigue (hard to get up), unstable body temperature, nausea, memory loss, brain fog, constant tension and restlessness, no focus to read or watch movies more than 15 min, dizziness, bouts of derealization and feeling that I live in a constant drunk haze, etc.

[@jennireid6537]

My mother suffered from polypharmacy. Too many prescribed drugs. She was so distressed because she itched all over her body for years. It was only when we managed to get her medications reviewed and about three unnecessary ones that were no longer required were removed did the itching finally go away

[@LTPottenger]

In UK the average 64 yo is on 8 meds. Completely bonkers.

[@eeenyc5959]

@@LTPottenger Wow...

[@midazolamdeathcount3009]

MRNA IN FLUE 💉S?

[@CherylCyr1]

As a national board certified psychotherapist with independent licensure I’m so thankful for this video! Too often I have people who believe they have a “chemical imbalance” which we know there is no scientific validity. A lot of people in my experience become victim to the drugs and lose faith in their ability to help themselves. I do believe in some circumstances medication is absolutely necessary to help them calm down enough to be able to learn and implement new skills. The misinformation about where serotonin is created is harmful and people often have no idea how these drugs work (if/when) they work. I think we should be promoting proper nutrition and exercise along with talk therapy. The narrative there is something wrong with us and we can’t help ourselves with or without support continues to have disheartening impacts on humanity. Again, there are times and situations that warrant treatment that includes medication but we are way over prescribing.

[@curiousbystander9193]

cheryl, there are very specific gut biome things that must be done to heal.....shall we have that discussion here? Refreshing post, thank you.

[@sharonmedeiros9819]

You give me hope that our medical system can change and the insanity we have now will end. It is my opinion that the only way for it to happen is for doctors and medical people to rise up as a whole and refuse to continue to participate in what's going on. Thank you.

[@curiousbystander9193]

@@sharonmedeiros9819 good luck with that.... none are taught about nutrition and the biome, so what would they be fighting for when the food is polluted?

[@daviddennington5144]

Plus spirituality - that's important.

[@CherylCyr1]

@@curiousbystander9193 agreed! I learned so much since 2016 when my son nearly died at 15 years old from an abscess in his stomach. We learned he has Crohn’s disease. My life instantly became all about gut flora, microbiomes and homemade sauerkraut. I think that would be a brilliant conversation.

[@DandelionPink672]

Thank you for addressing thing. Both my grandmothers were victims, and one of them died from a stroke after being prescribed massive doses of blood thinners by two separate doctors. The other one was disabled with rapid diabetic neuropathy within weeks of starting Plavix, and died 3 months after receiving the J&J vxx.

[@kristencalifra6421]

💔

[@tdarons]

Sorry for your loss!

[@shariedanceinthedark1746]

Just before i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia i saw a consultant. He said are you depressed (obviously thinking he could give me anti-depressant tablets and send me away. I replied yes depressed you can't find out what is wrong with me. Then he rhymed off the tests i'd had done (only low vit d) and said they are clear. I said you haven't done the right one then, have you? I luckily was sent to a rheumatologist and diagnosed. It is far too easy to say people are depressed rather than find the cause of the problem

[@Susan-ol4ys]

Cannot talk about depression without talking about the effect of the experiences in a persons childhood and the effect of how they were treated

[@user-zr6pl6nb6z]

Complex PTSD.

[@sonja9813]

I would no longer be here without paroxetine. Being raised by a mother who dragged us around the world because she was being "followed by various intelligence agencies" and a psychopathic incestual brother damn near destroyed me. Childhood is important.

[@newoneinblack]

This makes me think of some I've known over the years who were medicated as children. I often wondered if they may have been more stable as adults if they hadn't been medicated as kids.

[@lindam4133]

Wonderful and such an essential conversation with an excellent doctor who I wish were my doctor (or husband in fact😅) . I've been on sertraline for almost 8 years. None of the doctors I get to see at my practice (usually always a different one) ever asks to review my meds or suggests to come off them. I have been cutting down to half the dose over months and am hoping to be SSRI-free by the end of 2023.

[@Vegannan]

Far too many are passed off as depressed. Having a tick box misses many other illnesses.

[@channelnumber52]

Can you talk about some of the recent studies showing the benefits of psychedelic drugs on depression? Psilocybin mushrooms, and MDMA specifically. I'm seeing a lot news in this space that seems really good.

[@dandesrochers363]

Done this it works this should be looked into psilocybin,amanita mushrooms with therapy.

[@louvin5671]

I have been on many anti-depressants for 20 some odd years until I got serotonin syndrome. I have tried just about every anti-depressants and have run out of options. I had to go off of these meds and the withdrawal symptoms were HORRENDOUS! So I am now using vitamins and herbal remedies. I still cry way too much and am so emotional. Someone tried to put me on a med that can cause serotonin syndrome. I took 2 days of it and stopped immediately once I learned that. Other meds were tried but I did not tolerate them well. So I am listening hard to what is being said here. I do take vitamin d with vitamin k, vitamin b complex, omega 3's, magnesium, lion's mane, Rhodiola rosea, pro biotic and pre biotic and others I can't think of right now. Aand trying to be more active. Thank you for this information.

[@dmorgan6503]

Reiki--- energy work helped me big time

[@marimurphy3856]

Same Doctor stopped mine had to get put back on them I was so ill.

[@gingercultleader5500]

It also really does help to get involved in something meaningful, like sports, church, hobbies where you can connect with people who have similar interests and you can be yourself.

[@louvin5671]

@@marimurphy3856 I won't go back on them. For 2 reasons. 1. I don't tolerate them well. 2. When I have to come off of them I can't handle the withdrawals. So that is not an option for me. I don't feel great, but it is improving. I am a work in progress. I hope you are feeling better soon.

[@iowaelliott]

Faith helps dramatically with depression

[@AmandaIsAwesome]

Spent the last 6 weeks weaning off sertraline. I’ve been on them 6 years. It’s not been the best time. You’re not alone if you’re struggling with it too! 💕

[@midnightblackroses]

I've been on prozac for 15 years. I've asked to be weaned off them. Last time I stopped cold turkey, I was a mess. And I'm sorry you have to go through that

[@anomarnamloh7444]

Dancing is my means of keeping out of depression and aerobic dancing is my medicine.

[@ethicscannie5716]

Yes. Dancing is WONDERFUL therapy. And so much more fun than running or going to the gym. Now that I am disabled and can no longer dance, I miss it tremendously!

[@anomarnamloh7444]

@@ethicscannie5716 if you can sit, you can dance in a chair. As a former Group Fitness Instructor, I taught Chair Aerobics. It's nothing but dancing while sitting

[@eaudedogue]

To be depressed in this day and age is not an illness. Mental illness is being happy in this sick society.

[@allencollins6031]

Checkout Herbert Marcuse. 20th century philosopher. Said what u just said.

[@stephey808]

I think there’s validity to this view yes

[@eddenoy321]

Best comment on this thread ! Well put. Sadness is normal. Angst is normal.

[@budweiserthedog4449]

Dr Campbell, you are suddenly becoming a hero of this time! Thank you for your mind being fluid and open minded, much love ❤️

[@haleymoore6684]

My experience opiate pain medication is ultimately the most effective. Pain meds are GROSSLY UNDER-PERSCRIBED now. Drs are now pushing anti depressants for pain. My chronic pain has now given me paralyzing anxiety and depression. I will die young from heart stresses. And I will die in agonizing pain. Thank God for progress. After spinal surgery left me weak. Physical therapy works but limited to very little.

[@milowadlin]

I didn't think of myself as depressed, but I answered some questions wrong for my doctor. I was described as grumpy by my wife. So I started on duloxetine and I was less grumpy. After a while it occurred to me that I was grumpy when people took advantage of me, and the drug made me not care that I was being used as a doormat. It occurred to me that instead of striking for better working conditions, employers could just give employees drugs to make them more content with existing conditions. Mind you, there are plenty of people who really need these drugs. However, it is not just something we want to add to the water!

[@stephey808]

Yes this I relate antidepressant’s can make you gloss over stuff that needs changing which is often humans that abuse or our lack of boundaries

[@walkerrobinson9614]

I've stopped my SSRIs. Started going gym. Blood work shows boost in testosterone levels. Done a dopamine detox and it's helped. Still have low mood time to time, but I try to use the CBT mechanisms to get by day by day.

[@stephey808]

Sounds like you taking your mental health in your own hands and trying things I 🎉 this is awesome and no one’s happy all the time that’s not realistic either we learn to cope and what works for us individually🙏🏽

[@madchester23]

Eat as much steak and animal fats as you can. It'll help, I promise. Cut out the sugar and seed/veg oils

[@walkerrobinson9614]

@@madchester23 thanks! I'll try it.

[@EKelly-nu7op]

Many times depression is caused by an environment that you are in (ie work or family) that you feel that you have no control over and there is no way out. If you changed your environment somehow, some people would find that the depression was circumstantial.

[@sonja9813]

Very true!

[@BattleCow]

I have used paroxetine/seroxat for a year. When i tried to stop, i was in agony for 2 weeks. It was literally 2 weeks lying on my bed, feeling pure rage. The feeling goes so deep inside of you, all you can feel is 'pick a knife and kill everyone you see'. I still have a hard time feeling attraction many years later. I also have a hard time feeling stress. Like both the positive and negative emotions that come with it are numbed. It takes a long time before i feel something for someone. I wish i could go back in time and warn myself.

[@jasminasm9182]

I manage my depression with use of St John’s Wort and vitamin C for years now and would recommend it. Love and light💜

[@theredboneking]

Tried that for years and did nothing. Somehow I was able to dig myself out of the pit of despair.

[@af3324]

Can I ask your dosage?

[@nancygrogan6082]

I have used St Johns wart as well.

[@martell203]

I take vitamin B6

[@jasminasm9182]

@@af3324 900mg per day, sometimes if I felt I was still struggling I would add another 300mg. It’s important not to take it all the time, little breaks are needed and in meantime I would just take lots of vitamin C. Do research before you take anything since it does interact with some meds.

[@shinedelanoire7515]

I managed to get off anti-depressants after 12 years of being switched from one type to another with every increasing doses. If I hadn't done that by myself, the doctors would have kept prescribing me whatever dosaged I'd ask for.

[@frederiquecouture3924]

Bravo!

[@pascalsoucy8896]

As a psychologist studying the effectiveness of treatments for depression for the last 25 years, I confirm that I've know, have reading time and time again, observing in my office the ineffectiveness of these treatments, whatever their class dose or combination. When my doctor friends tell me (the same one's who claim to be be soft on medications) "there is not miracle cure, but they can help", I answer that they parrot well the phrases fed to them by the pharma industry.

[@rabkad5673]

Nutrients for Depression kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3amkpiXo5p5g5Y

[@petiadavis5122]

When I was completely down and also disillusioned with the modern medicine, I turn to homeopathy and also started studying homeopathy. My homeopathic teacher thought us all the things you were talking about in this session and more and this was 20 years ago.

[@marcusantonius117]

Pretty sad state of affairs

[@moonhunter9993]

I have a great homeopath who has helped me a lot.

[@gerardhoey-fj1fr]

A necessary conversation.

[@GaddDan]

Magnesium, probiotics (gut health in general), cutting down inflammatory foods - gluten, dairy - all worth a shot

[@sigmanine999]

Depression can describe many factors and is rarely going to be one issue but a magnitude of suppressed emotions. Work trouble/lethargy, feeling of inferiority, low self steam from feeling like others are better than me, self talk could be quite strong and unkind, food health… so many factors. I believe gp doctors shouldnt be diagnosing or prescribing as this really needs to be a whole body thing with nurses/video introduction course, psychologists, support groups… the whole lot.

[@welshhibby]

A good diet, exercise, quality sleep and a purpose in life.

[@moniquemulder9857]

Add Your creator in the mix and life becomes beautiful.

[@UniqueCosmicUnicorn]

So perfectly timed. Thank you both for sharing your experiences and knowledge. Much much appreciation. ❤❤

[@davidpaz9389]

There is a meme where a person takes one medication after another to counteract the side-effects of the previous medication. One never ending circle.

[@imanormalman]

For what it's worth...... 5 years ago I would have totally dismissed what I am about to point to. Listen to the word Dr Cohen used very early on at "2.08". Very dark times indeed. My humble best wishes to everyone.

[@sonja9813]

Entity?

[@imanormalman]

@@sonja9813 Yes Sonja.

[@AmAyANiQuOlE]

Thank you both for this discussion. It was most definitely useful.

[@nbrown5907]

I do not know the efficacy or dangers of the newer SSRI's but there was a study about 20 years ago that showed people on SSRI drugs for a decade or more had a risk of major side effects. I was in that category and the SSRI were lowering my Serotonin it was thought due to my symptoms. I refuse to take any more psychiatric meds at this point and choose to vape marijuana to maintain. It is safer and more effective than any pills I was ever given!

[@LTPottenger]

That's true of all medications, but they hand them out like candy anyway..

[@sarahbrown1881]

Addiction, addiction, addiction. Screens, pills, drugs, alcohol. Coping mechanisms to escape emotions. Such a fantastic talk guys, soo many great points. Back to basics. Biggest pandemic is fear, anxiety and depression. When l went to my chemist for my covid jab it was crowded every seat taken. Only one person not clued to their screen, perhaps they should have been on your channel. Groomed to interact less with other humans. Losing our interconnectedness with humanity.

[@carlmorgan8452]

One thing that was overlooked is spiritual well-being. Plays a big part in how I feel. 🤔

[@zuzuspetals8323]

Exercise, helping others, and faith in God have all been shown to promote health and longevity. Processed food, electronic devices, and overmedication are clear and present dangers. Thank you for this refreshing conversation, Dr. Cohen and Dr. John. Praying that everyone will find comfort and solace in the love of God and others. Peace to all. 🕊

[@chrismachin2166]

…faith in God… it has to be the true God.

[@foreverhungry84]

@@chrismachin2166 money is the true god