Depression, Anxiety, PTSD: What to Do When Nothing Seems to Work

This video explores what to do when mental health treatments don't seem effective. Learn how to redefine treatment success, identify key symptoms, and integrate holistic strategies such as nutrition, sleep, and daily activity to improve overall wellness.
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[@catmate8358]

When I am depressed I cannot exercise and nothing irritates me as much as the people who recommend exercise as a therapy for depression. I can only speak for myself but I suspect the same is true for most other people who suffer from depression. If I were able to go out running, I wouldn't be depressed (and brush my teeth twice a year).

[@TeamCat1128]

Yes. Same.

[@tinasecret4279]

What would you think would be a right or better suggestion? When I think of exercise, it could even be something as going for a 5 minutes walk and then increase it within days or weeks. I know everyone is different, but I believe that humans are suppose to move their bodies and by doing so, it can help with their symptoms. Also I read that being outside can help with the mood.

[@zhonguocha]

Same. It's not exercise you need, it's enjoying your physical body for a moment. For some this is running, but for others it's sitting in the sunshine petting a cat. Rolling around on your floor stretching. Braiding your hair. A walk around the block.

[@Infadeyl]

I worked physical jobs a majority of my life and even had abs at one point, depression and anxiety exists despite that. Recommending exercise is a HUGE pet peeve of mine.

[@Luxie296]

Totally agree. Eating clean costs money and discipline.

[@nohandleforme....]

What about long term use of Diphenhydramine as a sleep aid? Can that reduce mental sharpness?

[@karinaasabreu]

Dr Tracey, could you please make a video explaining the effects of latuda for bipolar patients? Thanks

[@BonnieInCalifornia]

Dr. What book do you recommend that I can read, so that I can manage bipolar disorder triggers? 🙏🏼TY

[@Mika-8377]

@Dr Tracey Mark's why is this video in arabic?

[@thebeginning2595]

✨I’m on celexa 10 mg I’ve been on it for about a year now I was on 20 mg for a bit but decided I wanted a lower dose because I miss my anxiety or feeling emotions but once I did I felt more energy and racing thoughts but now I’m starting to think this might be best taken at night since I’m paying attention how this medication is making feel and I shouldn’t feel like a zombie or unmotivated so does anyone take this at night or should I keep taking it during the day I really scared of taking meds and don’t really wanna try a different one feels like switching jobs kinda lol I wanna make it work so any suggestions please I’m starting to get frustrated how celexa/citalopram works best 😢

[@truehuman9449]

Severe anxiety with muscle tension. Managing with 0.50 klonopin 5 years as ssri snri didn't help. Finally found amitriptyline 10 doing wonders. But with severe side-effects. Can i depend it for longer period?

[@lilianparle4822]

You killing yourself

[@lilianparle4822]

Shrooms are a powerful psychedelic with a long history of recreational, medicinal, and spiritual use worldwide. Still, psychedelics can be unpredictable, and experts advise anyone interested in using them to start with a low dose and seek counseling from a medical professional.

[@lilianparle4822]

I would advise you get across to Charlesmyco

[@truehuman9449]

@@lilianparle4822 Why FDA don't consider this stuff?

[@lilianparle4822]

@@truehuman9449 I can't say but I believe is more political binds with the pharmaceutical companies to promote their products.

[@ImNotaRussianBot]

I feel so proud of myself when I shower AND have clean bedding. To me, that is a good day.

[@PsyChoAnaLize]

❤ indeed

[@mombug]

@@ImNotaRussianBot Felt!! 🙂❣️

[@richardfadle5921]

Nothing to be ashamed of!!! Just do your best! Be proud of th little stuff accomplished!!! And don’t put yourself down when you’re not your best you!!! Take one day at a time! And do your best! That you can do for that day! Or time of day! Even. NO INE PICKS HOW THEY ARE!!! Or the problems that they have!!!!

[@Kathyahedrick3]

I’m feeling the same way! It’s impossible to be productive while suffering from this condition!

[@godspurple4805]

It is… I took a shower today and so proud of myself. I forget when I showered last night

[@lmzaadi]

My provider doesn’t want details. She asks me if the meds are working and if I haven’t been hospitalized or arrested lately I say yes. I wish I could find someone like Dr. Marks but it seems like the people in my insurance bracket don’t even have the relevant degrees. You’ve no idea how valuable these videos are. You’re helping some of us, more than our actual clinicians

[@Lexi_Con]

🎯💯❤️ YES!!!

[@sheabutta5425]

Definitely get a new psychiatrist. I dropped one who was similar in that I'd try to give examples of how side effects affected me at work or socially and he'd just say, let's see how it goes in a month. Dropped him after 10 months and got a new one. The chats are a bit longer (15-35min) but very thorough.

[@spunkysparks1779]

Certainly. Dr. Marks is a highly esteemed professional within our organization. Her extensive knowledge and meticulous approach to providing comprehensive explanations are truly commendable. Moreover, her compassionate and caring demeanor further enhances her interactions with individuals, fostering a positive and supportive environment.

[@iPLAYtheSTATION]

@@sheabutta5425 I second this, definitely go to a new psych if you're current one doesn't seem to be helping. I also had to drop a previous one. He took me off a med that was working and kept putting me on meds that didn't work. His appointments were very short (not even 5 minutes), he was too direct, and he treated me like I was bothering him when I asked him questions. I went to a new psychiatrist who was shocked that he took me off a working med, and she put me back on it and now I'm doing better. She also is thorough in her explanations and lets me ask questions.

[@cynthiarm253]

She is amazing.

[@ajfuller83]

There are no words to express my gratitude for how much better you make me feel about my depression and anxiety. Hearing that certain things I feel and deal with are common is therapeutic in itself. Poor mental health can make you feel so alone and like you're the only one with certain struggles. Thank you so, so much for your perspective, Dr. Marks, and for doing all that you do.

[@ChrisSmith-tu9bu]

I couldn't agree more

[@cda6590]

"I'm just prioritizing my sleep" --me using therapy-taught reframing when spending 18 hours in bed.

[@TheRealDadBod-jg5ro]

Hahahahahaha hahahaha 🤣

[@Timmy-hs8pu]

Man the funniest comment I've seen this year

[@DRAGONFLYS06]

You missed a big thing when it comes to females. When I turned about 36 years old I started getting depression. It was so bad I ended up going in and out of mental hospitals and no medication or treatments helped. It took till I was 42 and fully entering menopause that they put me on HRT. Since starting HRT after a month, my non treatable depression was gone and I can live a normal life again. Sometimes mental health problems are due to physical health problem.

[@reesej7279]

Thank you for sharing this information. Nothing has helped with my depression and anxiety for the past three years.

[@DRAGONFLYS06]

@@reesej7279 Not much research is put into women's health and in the UK they deny you HRT until you are entering full menopause and that is sad. Perimenopause can cause a lot of symptoms in women

[@DRAGONFLYS06]

@@reesej7279 If you think you might be perimenopausal I recommend Kari Anne Wright's channel as she has videos about all the symptoms. I had some weird symptoms at the beginning, including periods ever two weeks. I had no clue that was a symptom.

[@lousessssmith9869]

It was never depression, I'm 55 in Menopause beedy heavy black blood , I was suicidal, Complex truma Disassociation disorder

[@cristinafrick9773]

​@@lousessssmith9869sending prayers and hope you're feeling much better!

[@Prometheushighaf]

I started regular good high quality multivitamins. Then fish oils. No alcohol. After a month feeling much better I added ginseng. A mild stimulant feeling for me. My life is considerably better. I'm ready for more exercise. Life is good.

[@jeanpaultongeren125]

eating healthy can do wonders, Even when I am on anti psycotics im still able to do thins, like watching a movie, going out for a run/slow walk/running/ and sitting in the sunshine for some vitamin d

[@RowOfMushyTiT]

For me B-vitamins, Fish oil, Lecithin, NMN.

[@VanessaSimon26]

I wish I was well. Not vitamins nor antidepressants. Nothing is working.

[@Infadeyl]

@@VanessaSimon26 Yeah, my depression was never from a physical cause. When I am NOT depressed, then sure, eating clean and exercising is a boost. But doing all the right things for your physical health, under stressful circumstances, can still allow severe depression no matter what. 🤷‍♀️

[@ronidm7052]

My psychiatrist was straight to the point "I won't prescribe you anything for anxiety, because it's a disorder that needs to be understood, not covered with meds"

[@lauragadille3384]

For some people yes but if it's hereditary then no

[@ronidm7052]

​@lauragadille3384 most people from the site I learn about anxiety have beaten in without any meds. The lead psychologist doesn't recommend (but not forbid) anything to take because without meds people feel a lot worse and they become dependent from them. It's better to understand, accept and ignore anxiety. It helps people to fully recover from anxiety disorders unlike meds. If someone won't understand the anxiety mechanism, they will never recover.

[@VS04]

@@ronidm7052

[@Spectacularhuman]

Dang Ron.... Your physicians response is similar to telling someone to... pull themselves up by the bootstraps.... Or get over it.... There's nothing wrong with you.. you don't need any help... You're pain and suffering is not real enough.....etc, etc That's like going to the dentist with a cavity that's throbbing and the dentist says nothing is wrong with your tooth... You just need to understand that you have a tooth.... We're telling a blind person that you're blind but you don't need a blind cane or a seeing eye dog... You're blind and you just need to understand that... So go out of my office and to the world and do what you do... F that. That sounds brutal

[@ceesan5605]

My doctor doesn’t want me to abuse meds but puts me on things that cause kidney , liver damage and skin rashes lmaooo

[@PracticerOfMetta]

Thank you so much. May you be free from hostility, danger, mental, physical, and spiritual suffering. May all beings, seen and unseen, in all realms and planes of existence bless you. May all beings feel inner peace and happiness. Amen

[@Arcqueline]

You know, I just always feel this huge disconnect with thinking of my extreme depression and anxiety as "mental health" issues. My body does not work. I cannot make it do what I need it to do. I know the disfunction is centered in my brain. But my brain is demonstrably my body, whereas my mind is some ephemeral, indefinable entity that does the thinking. I'm not having mental problems. I'm having body/brain problems.

[@chinookvalley]

I never had an issue UNTIL I was in a car wreck. It wasn't the injuries (which caused severe disabilities) so much as the fact that the person who caused the accident, was never held responsible. It was 30+ years ago. A judge's daughter who was high on drugs, her driver's license had been revoked so didn't have one. She walked, and my case was dropped by a judge who was a friend of the judge. There was nothing I could do to get justice. The physical pain pales to the emotional disillusionment of what happened.

[@volpeverde6441]

wheels within wheels....who you know.... I had a similar accident at a big pharma company....all the solicitors in the city work for them....disabled at the time - I represented myself....I lost....but gave them my best shot....

[@Infadeyl]

Would spreading the word be defamation? I would want to know who these people are and I'm sure everyone else would too in order to avoid biased judges like that, and to hope for the justice system to come back around and bring retribution.

[@volpeverde6441]

@Infadeyl never happen....they are all MASONS and sworn to protecting the ELITE....the MONEY....we are just CATTLE....to test their poisons on....

[@stillnotsure5902]

I refer patients to your videos. The more times and ways a person hears a message, the greater chance it will sink in. You have a friendly yet knowledgeable expert presence that many ppl resonate with. Plus, you’re “on call” 24/7, in a manner of speaking. Thank you for what you do!

[@cephasvlog6146]

Nice video edit this days. SO much to say but I just say this. You really don't know how much your videos have helped a lot of us. Been battling bipolar 2, anxiety, cptxd for years. And is EXHAUSTING. Somehow after my last suicide attempt your videos somehow gives me relief. Even though it doesn't take the pain away. believe me when I say their things worst than death and living with a mental illness when nothing is working is among them. And you can't die except you cause it and you can't live either. IT'S SO PAINFUL. I CAN'T EXPLAIN IT.

[@catonthemoon2084]

I have bi-polar 2 also its a living hell. I understand your point more than most.

[@kristinhall7574]

I remember when cleaning out the dishwasher was a big thing. Taking a weekly shower and forcing myself to do it was a cause of celebration. I was so proud of myself and my family didn’t get how difficult it was and brushing my teeth every once in a while was a monumental task. I get the point of exercising helping with depression but I was very fit when I was developing schizoaffective disorder and my exercising at the time didn’t make a difference.

[@bocaniciucristian8477]

When my sleep got fixed ..I found myself in a much better mental state ..and the meds stopped..any progress is a win..

[@ryleereynolds5710]

How’s you fix your sleep? Mine has been horrible for a year.

[@danubiasampaio7039]

@@bocaniciucristian8477 I want to know too, I've been plagued by nightmares cause my sleep has been crapy.

[@coolitdown]

I was on medication (Prozac) for depression and anxiety, almost ten years. It seemed to be the best for me after a trial of soooo many different medications. But, I never really felt 100%. That changed when I changed my diet. Yes, I am going to be that guy... I switched to a ketogenic diet, very very low in carbohydrates. Not only did I lose a bunch of weight and feel physically great, I am no longer on Prozac. I really do think that food is medicine. Look at what you are eating...

[@lmzaadi]

I had the same experience with increasing carbs and fiber. I’ve always been attracted to keto diets because they make me fit but my bowels and anxiety stayed out of wack. Everyone truly has to figure out what’s right for them.

[@danubiasampaio7039]

​@@debitopiaEven more than therapy?

[@danubiasampaio7039]

@@coolitdown How did you find strength to cook it? I ask cause when I'm depressed I can barely swallow, let alone planning an specific diet.

[@seriusblack8420]

severe anxiety, debilitating insomnia , frequent panic attacks made me stay closer to the bed for most of my day time, its irony that even when i could not sleep during nights , daytime sleep evaded me , I faced most of the ALDs explained in the video along with few more like swallowing food , completing small amount of lunch used to take more than an hour , simply bathing after 15 days gave used to give me palpitations, even if I tried to go out I started filling sensitive to normal wind and gave palpitations , medicines helped me in majority of my ongoing recovery, CBT later on helped , So I think it depends on level of symptoms and I still feel when I was in abyss medicines armed me to fight against formidable foe

[@user-mv4zc7yp3l]

I am depressed. My son ended his life 2.5 years ago. Nothing helps. What's the point now. All is lost.

[@tomipresley6246]

the lord loves you and takes care of your son, your son knows you love him and he would be saying to you live your life, you know this

[@muppetallica]

Can you find an in-person or online support group for parents who have lost a child? It might help to develop a friend base of people who have been through similar pain and really "get it". Friends and family can sympathize and try to empathize, but only so much. If you can connect with other people who truly understand what you're going through and can offer you at the very least, some understanding and support, and at best, some coping skills, this might really help you. Also, if you can rally yourself at all (I don't know how hard it is for you to: get out of bed, get out of the house, etc...), sometimes just doing something for someone who needs help can give your life some meaning. It seems like you've kind of lost your sense of self as "my child's parent", and not that ourb identities NEED to come from other people, but when you're stuck in a rut, sometimes it helps to know that you are "person A who helps person B with C". Know what I mean? Is there anyone in your family, friend group, neighborhood, who needs any sort of help with anything, even something small, like an elderly neighbor who'd really appreciate someone picking up their groceries sometimes? It's just that when you've lost what has "definited your identity" and you miss that person terribly, it's easy to go down a rabbit hole of what you should and shouldn't have done. What you should and shouldn't have said. How they should be here right now and it really isn't fair... And that keeps people stuck. At the very least, maybe just some basic grief support group. Hospice companies in your area might offer those for free...

[@TeamCat1128]

I’m so sorry. You’re not alone.

[@user-gq3ip8kr5r]

❤😢

[@HFVidShotz]

Thank you. My spouse suffers from PTSD, depression and anxiety. I watch your videos to help me be able to better help them. I would also share with them some of what you advised. Hoping to continue to help them with your guidance. Thanks again!

[@Cathy-xi8cb]

If you haven't brushed your teeth in a month or taken a shower in a month, please consider asking to be admitted to an inpatient facility where you can get a team working with you. This is a measure of severe impairment. We don't let old people who can't brush their teeth or bathe sit at home without intervening. Really. Would you EVER let your granny be like that? Nope.

[@darkmom8903]

I think a lot of people who have treatment resistant depression, actually have inattentive adhd.

[@Finkeldinken]

I know I do, and I suspect you are right.

[@Spicypoptart1]

Can have both!

[@thetrawlerman]

I am sure I'll never find cure for my nightmare disorder. It's been like 2 years, and it just keeps getting worse. I don't wish this upon anyone, having your worst nightmare every single night. On top of that, I have fibromyalgia, started drinking heavily after starting having these nightmares. One of the few I haven't tried is vortioxetine, did duloxetine for 1 month only (low dose, 30mg). Not to mention neuropathy which is annoying as fuck (started way before I started drinking) I am running out of options, can't afford therapy, can't exercise bc of pain, can't get rest. I am lucky to have people who care about me and are always there to help, many people don't have the same luck

[@Birdsong-Annalee]

Asthma med Singulair can cause nighares & other mental changes.

[@chilenapromedioRU]

I'm so sorry. My mum suffers from fibromyalgia, why did you take duloxetine for such short period of time, may I ask? If you didn't had a negative side effect, usually you need more time for the med to work. My mum really, really dislike pregabalyn, but it has been prescribed to her by several different specialists and actually helps her sleep. Has any doctor prescribed to you? I understand you about the nightmares. 22 years with PTSD. It returned worst about 5 years ago. I scream and wake people up. There was a time I would punch the wall, hit my head against it, even fell from bed. That was the worst time. I actually feel bad for my family for the screams. It's so common. Fortunately, once I'm told "it's a nightmare, you're safe", I completely forgot what I was dreaming about.

[@thetrawlerman]

​@@chilenapromedioRUthanks for the answer. I'm getting back on duloxetine soon to give it one more shot, it was really a short time. Currently taking venlafaxine, it helps with anxiety but nothing when it comes to pain Pregabalyn never did anything to me, it was like I was taking nothing, did it for months (150mg). I don't know if it's because I was drinking often, but never missed a dose And I'm really sorry you have to go through these nightmares as well, I hope you find some comfort after having them, I'm glad I'm not alone because at least I know someone else goes through this and knows it's all going to be fine

[@thetrawlerman]

@@chilenapromedioRU I'm sure I answered you before but KZbin doesn't like to register I did try pregabalyn, no effect at all for me, it was I was taking nothing. But I really appreciate your response I'm sorry you have to go through these nightmares, but I'm glad someone is doing fine after those, it gives me hope to keep holding on

[@smartttt1000]

try prazosin

[@shawnaford5540]

Dr. Marks I wish my early appointments providers were like you and narrowed down target symptoms or Patient Reported Outcomes. PRO’s Instead I got polypharmacy and no relief. Turned out I have ME/CFS. So my experience of exhaustion might be delayed up to 3 days after exertion. This exertion included behavioural activation. Deliberately exercising especially the incremental exercise just made my “depression” worse. My current Psychiatrist diagnosed this and while there is no cure for ME/CFS, at least I have stopped the harmful push crash cycle to hopefully stop my decline.

[@Anotherhumanexisting]

There should be a legal option to opt out when one has endured years or even decades of suffering and no treatments have helped. Mental or physical, traditional and holistic. We should have a choice to continue or not.

[@chilenapromedioRU]

Dignitas in Switzerland is the only hope but it's VERY, VERY DIFFICULT to get green lighted on the basis of mental health alone (no physical terminal health issues), as a foreigner and I can imagine it must be extremely expensive. Belgium has it only for their citizens.

[@Catlily5]

Keep your eye on Canada.

[@Anotherhumanexisting]

Yup, I’ve looked into Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada. But the financial and energy cost is prohibitive. And in Canada’s case you’d have to be a citizen, and to become a citizen you usually have to prove you are healthy and going to contribute to the economy, not just come there to end it. Which is why I really wish this was considered a human right in any country, in my case the US. But maybe progress will get there eventually… idk.

[@Catlily5]

@@Anotherhumanexisting It is a difficult issue.

[@Spectacularhuman]

Dr Tracy in the house !!! Thanks for taking the time out of your day❤

[@microdosenyc4515]

Psilocybin has no side effects, and does not impact the liver like common medications… and could be a key in combating polypharmacy.

[@elin_]

Well.. thanks to Nixon it's demonized in the whole "western" world..

[@vickybiagini8623]

Thwreapy is useless, all rhey do is scribble on a pad and nod their head. I could be a Therapist. Unless they gave suffered depression, they know nothing. Life sometimes just sucks, and sometimes people just want to not exist anymore. Life is hard for some and not fun

[@globalcitizenn]

Thank you for telling about the vit D, Doctor. It’s often missed. Because I never left the house, my Vit D had plummeted to 14, B12 was low and I was not functioning. It showed up on an incidental test that was part of a health package. Supplementation helped me immediately and I was able to be more active and I started going for occasional walks, managed to do some shopping, changed my diet, lost weight.. am feeling better. I hope I continue on the path of progress. I still have brain fog, impaired memory & decision making and anxiety & stress & insomnia.. I wonder if I should check for B1 deficiency.

[@codexamalgam5939]

The fact that you might not notice how a different medication changes your symptoms is something I've noticed recently. I rely on my husband to notice how I'm actually doing, he's fantastic at it.

[@369-b2x]

You seem to be on if the smartest people out there, giving real takes. ❤❤❤

[@sirajyousef5915]

Thank you for the translation to Arabic. I can understand English very well, but still watching your videos in my native language is really another experience. Thank you very much ❤❤❤

[@JeremyWilliams-b1z]

I recommend trying to journal your thoughts daily for your psychiatrists, other doctor(s) or providers, and therapists to also help narrow down what might be happening as well and to track how your symptoms are improving or worsening over time. Even if a daily entry is "I don't know what to write today." That's great also. Trying to get into a habit and routine of journaling can very much help on your mental health journey!

[@BipolarCourage]

With the meds, it's weighing up the benefits vs side effects. I have side effects such as significant weight gain on bipolar meds. Psychiatrist said: "Do you want to be thin or more stable?"

[@danubiasampaio7039]

@@BipolarCourage Whenever someone comes up with this kind of side effect, I laugh. Next to my mental illness weight gain and dry mouth are nothing.

[@BipolarCourage]

@@danubiasampaio7039 nearly 30kg weight gain plus liver issues are not laughable side effects

[@godspurple4805]

I couldn’t help but laugh. I’d say both. Mine won’t give me meds that will make me gain weight. Lamitcal makes me not be able to swallow.

[@BipolarCourage]

@@godspurple4805 I would be happy to get rid of the chronic bloating since my metabolism has been slowed to the pace of a snail 🐌. I look 7 months pregnant.

[@tommays56]

PTSD from sex abuse in the Boyscouts 68 now was on 4mg of Klonopin with Ambien for over 30 years and it was a nightmare to get off of because even when your done with it it’s NEVER done with YOU I also developed CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) in 2014 which was incredibly stressful and had to have a reverse left shoulder replacement in 2022 which was a huge decision and super stressful After spending over a year getting off of it I was afraid to leave the house and finally ended up on Temazepam 30 ,Trazodone 150 ,Mirtazapine 7.5 and suddenly my life got back in balance as getting away from the workplace stress the CLL IMPROVED SIGNIFICANTLY and the shoulder replacement stopped all the pain The drug combination happened over about 3 years with a nurse practitioner and therapist and the Temazepam was the last thing added and now i can go outside and do so many fun things again

[@shannon5203]

I have a panic disorder, depression, anxiety, and ocd. My panic disorder was completely debilitating when it first showed up. I had to sit on the couch for three months because if I stood up or even tried to walk into the kitchen, it would set one off. I was having 3 to 4 panic attacks a day. It took me a year and trying 10 different meds to find the one that worked for me. I take Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, and clonazepam as needed for panic attacks. I only have maybe 20 a year now. I have had a handful of bouts with depression, one was bad enough that I Baker acted myself, but for the most part, the meds have worked very well. I can go about day-to-day life, with my anxiety and panic disorder and depression, causing too much interference. It just took a while. And therapy for the last 25 years as well. 💙

[@ReginamiIls]

Zo erg heb ik het nu ook. Mijn psychiater heeft sertraline opgehoogd en tijdelijk oxazepam. Ik sta op wachtlijst therapie

[@josecolon5777]

Dr.Tracey has been in all kind of medicine for depression incluided TMS twice Ketamine Infutcion I get tired after a lot years and not see results.

[@paolacarrera8792]

I think the issue with some of you guys commenting is that you always have one negative thought to put under this video that’s about looking at the positives in your daily life. The improvements seem small to you but they are a huge change to your mental health, the more you keep up with improving on what you’re going for the better it gets. This is what’s keeping you from feeling better.

[@zolzbernack7563]

You apparently haven't been on too deep personally.

[@paolacarrera8792]

@@zolzbernack7563 Well sorry that you think that from a comment that I made, my fault I should have told you my whole story.

[@carmelhughesparolya899]

Thank you Dr. Tracey. ❤

[@mohammadomarsaeed2515]

If nothing is working...then Go for the combined treatment of TMS and Ketamine IV infusion in India 🇮🇳... Cheaper and very affordable in New Delhi

[@ventusheart5733]

All my anxiety phases were followed by frequent urination.

[@markd774]

I have just been diagnosed with PTSD, Major Depression and suffer with chronic pain and chronic insomnia. Other recent diagnoses include Autism and ADD. Was on Fluoxetine 240mg. Then Duloxetine 180mg... tried many others. I am now getting treated with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). I was wondering if you could do a talk on TMS. I also had 1 other question, if I may ask? Can a false accusation of something like murder or sexual assault for an innocent person be enough to cause PTSD for some people, especially if no one believes that they are innocent?

[@OliverSylvester-o1i]

I was able to conquer my reoccurring depression and anxiety through the help of psilocybin treatment, and I will recommend it to anyone.

[@addysaw]

So true - we have access to better information today than info we had to pay for 5 years ago. All my progress is due to online information and adopting lifestyle changes from these videos. Currently experiencing another episode but at least I have some tools to work my way ouit

[@nikkinikki6570]

I am sick and tired of being sick and tired! I can't deal with side effects anymore. I'd rather be down and anxious than suffer from the weight gain, headaches, dizziness, and spaced-out brain fog.

[@cavasjamroliwala2768]

Great video,,we'll explained.👍👍

[@Farhiya-b8f]

I should show my mum this video lol

[@misbahaziz1547]

Really APPRECIATE this video-As a PHMNP and coming across patients daily who are so quick to blame medication/provider for not doing "anything" this video provides great reassurance for these types of patients. I always prioritize symptoms and just like you suggested will circle back with the patient on those specific symptoms at the follow up and more than likely there has been improvement. As a psych provider it can get exhausting hearing "nothings working" over and over again and pts assuming we can just jump from one medication to the next so this video again solidifies that perspective is huge!

[@lauragadille3384]

I had to change Prozac to Cymbaltia. Prozac I was sleeping way too much.

[@codexamalgam5939]

That's so interesting, as when I was on it I had the opposite problem and had to take it as soon as I woke up to be able to get any sleep

[@70_Sense]

Thank you for this video it was very helpful. I don't understand why my psychiatrist, who I am paying, does not talk about any of these things. Don't they all learn the same things in medical school?

[@Iamnotxasin]

Can someone please tell me what they would do in my place Let’s say i grew up in a toxic household where i was really treated bad by my mother So for i long time i have been praying to be able to kind overcome that Then I discovered something i am wrong i was gay and as my luck would have it i was born in a homophobic country For a long time growing up I always thought id find love and that would clear away all of my sadness but no that is not happening now Im on meds and im a mess and I don’t know what to do

[@ryleereynolds5710]

How old are you? Look in to getting a work visa and trying to get out of the country you are in so you can be happy.

[@jordannutt2238]

yeah id say my ALDs are probbably about as close to zero as it gets, ba enough i bought paper plates

[@chanikacarrington6792]

Thank you so much. It is like divine intervention when your video are uploaded. They also point me in the right direction. ❤

[@TOGLEEBOY]

Facts I don't think meds work but working out and taking care of yourself physically and hygiene

[@leighclift612]

Nothing works ,i mean nothing !

[@BABE_L]

eazy is my lolita-boyo, brzEl

[@deadandburied7626]

I am on Sertraline and Propanolol. Due to being >65, I was taken off Citalopram. 😢

[@Lexi_Con]

Dr. Marks, THANK YOU ❤ so much for the valuable info you provide in such a clear & objective format! Mental health (aka brain care) has come a long way in terms of research, yet it seems there's still a lack of skill or perhaps concern with available medical providers (Insurance co's don't help the problem, either). It can easily leave people feeling helpless sometimes. When will society stop looking down on those who suffer - despite their strengths, IQ's, talents, and the desire to succeed!? As if anyone ASKED for the difficulty or disabilities. Thanks for caring enough to educate the public.❤

[@emmy1136]

Can you speak to the notion that trauma and PTSD could be underlying these challenges? I’ve known many folks who were considered tx-resistant and were dx with a whole host of conditions until providers did a thorough trauma screening and realized they had PTSD. I’ve found in my experience that so many providers do a very cursory trauma screening that may not account for c-PTSD or memory loss from trauma

[@oxygen3.5]

I'm in this situation. Thank you for the video, Doctor. ❤

[@nanpanini]

Hi Dr. Marks, I was just wondering what your thoughts are on cbd gummies for anxiety and/or insomnia. I have tried them recently but found the amount of time to feel any effects varies widely. Also, I tried melatonin for sleep but I had severe nausea and terrible grogginess the next day. Any advice or thoughts on these would be appreciated. By the way, I love all of your videos and shorts! Big fan here! ❤

[@asc.k1865]

Dr. Marks, thank you soooo much for your video! ❤

[@user-hq5ps7dx7d]

Wish they never put me on benzodiazepines..now i am addicted and no way to get of..can u pleas provide info to get of since its a living hell, makes suicide since its hell also to get off 🙏😪🙏

[@chilenapromedioRU]

Have you checked Dr. Tracey's oldest videos? I have the feeling she has addressed the issue. You must NEVER cut them out abruptly. There are doctors, even GP's that can help you reduce the dosage and check you out so you're not causing any damage to yourself. If you no longer need the meds, you can quit, but you need supervision and, depends on which benzo, for how long and what dosage are you taking, it's how the process will go. I've been on clonazepan for 20 years, but not all the time. Many of those years have been as SOS, when I take it once a week, or once a month. Only recently I have increased because a lot of issues has happened in my life and my GAD has skyrocketed, but you definitely can quit, but slowly, and the best is with a professional's supervision. If you can check Dr. Tracey's videos, I have a feeling she has addressed the issue. The only thing I regret about benzos is the cognitive deterioration. But I do need these things, so it's the price to pay to be alive.

[@80sHeavymetalchick9]

My doctors wont put me on any anxiety medication i have insomnia as well. Then i developed antibiotic resistant infections & i do try home remedies .. the ones that will help esp with nerve pain. I dont really feel depressed just feel very sick and my body is all out of whack. Then on too of it i am probably autistic but my family doesnt believe me. Im just lazy or whatever. Im unemployed looking for work etc. I think my mom is a narcissist person and now things make so much sense. My memory is very good but I'm do get overwhelmed easily. Im just exhausted thank u for sharing this ,💜💜💜 i know i will get better. Thank yall for listening

[@OolongG952]

This video was extremely informative and helpful. Thank you so much for posting this. 🙏🏾😇

[@eddiepalmer5740]

If I could read your workbook, and do all the stuff...... I probably wouldn't need such a workbook or antidepressants.

[@danubiasampaio7039]

@@eddiepalmer5740 lol yeah. I love her videos and all, but you're so right.

[@chinookvalley]

Anyone who doesn't have these symptoms is a huge question in itself.

[@clementmainakimuhu7724]

How do you deal with obesity caused by use of olanzapine longtime use like 3 years

[@chilenapromedioRU]

That's an excellent question! I was misdiagnosed with BPD and given olanzapine for some months. It was almost 15 years ago and I still struggle with insulin resistance. Since I gained about 20 kg between the side effects and the anxiety binge eating caused by the olanzapine, my underlying lypedema got notorious, specially on my upper arms, where I never had that problem before. Now it's very obvious, when I'm just about 5 kg away from my initial weight. It hate olanzapine and specially the psychiatrist who prescribed to me, he never admitted his misdiagnosis when everyone else did. What worked for me was to quit alcohol, refined sugars, changing my eating habits to increase anti-inflammatory food. Also, I'm vegan. Drink plenty of water and quit all carbonated drinks. Exercise. The best thing is to check with a diabetologist or a specialist in obesity that can guide you with other specialists. I'm very sorry you had to went through that. Don't lose hope.

[@winwin9000]

check your thyroid too simple blood test and the pills are super cheap I thought I was losing my mind, concentration problems, sleep problems, weight gain, low energy and having to drink a shit load of coffee to get threw the day

[@rosaliagambino2905]

My psychiatrist should not good but my sister like her and I tell my sister don’t feel comfortable living here In my apartment and she want me stay here I don’t like here how convinced my sister I don’t want live here anymore

[@kareemahmed7028]

Hello Doctor, would you like natural alternatives to anxiety medications?

[@EB-gt1pq]

I have a stomach condition so when I get anxiety, I’m in bed for days on end with agonizing pain. I really need anxiety meds.

[@md64]

I wish you were my aunt

[@scipioafricanus4875]

Thanks!

[@DrTraceyMarks]

You’re so welcome and thank you! 🙏🏽

[@NightmareRex6]

if its a guy thats not 6 feet 6 figures 6 inches, give them an effing girlfriend (or become there girlfriend) it will help, trust me i know.

[@Jacob0782]

If nothing seems to work, don’t forget Jesus 😊

[@PraiseYESHAYAH]

Yes He alone has healed me from cancer, and other things! By His stripes we are HEALED❤🙌🏾

[@WillowT442]

Why doesn’t Jesus just prevent depression?

[@LadyJpraise2024unbound]

Exactly where I am. My life is a mess

[@panagiotismatziounis4778]

Can hypothyroidism be associated with depression, or the other way around ?

[@peterstein2084]

It is all good except what do you do when you are disabled physically.

[@Tonykh6017]

Thank you, this video cleared stuff for me a lot.

[@davidstinnette9676]

Cannabis can help. It's help me tremendously!

[@JoeMo953]

No shower no brushing teeth 😮4 years no help back then 😢still ahh

[@daniel_8181]

this is one of the best channels on mental health ....

[@PaulFlint-po9jl]

Boredom therapy as a way of motivation seems to work for me. I just sit there and not think. Usually your mind hates that lack of stimulus. Though of cause this doesn't relate to depression where everything is hopeless. I get this and it's a real struggle. So I understand. As for exercise i can feel so slowed down that its even painful sadly even therapy wont help that

[@johnnycomelately6341]

One of your best talks

[@brl6002]

Very helpful video and awesome editing!

[@kevinhead6464]

I HAVE UNDERSTAND THAT FOR DEPRESSION KETAMINE HAS POSITIVE RESULTS.

[@samueljohn932]

Doctor Marks, I’m Sam. I have an SMI destination in the state of Arizona and the system keeps passing me from one bad psychiatrist to the next. (No one answers the phone, not even the crisis line, and they forced me into a surprise withdrawal from my 2 MG Alprazolam because of their admitted negligence). What are we supposed to do when there isn’t a good psychiatrist in network (with insurance) that actually cares about us? You’re incredibly busy and I admire you to the nth degree, so it’s completely okay if you don’t get the chance to reply to this. Thank you for everything that you do. You’re truly the best! ❤

[@catonthemoon2084]

I wish she was my psychiatrist she's better than any I've ever had. 😔

[@peculiarlittleman5303]

She is kind.

[@Ladywildflower1010]

Do psychiatrists do anything besides prescribe medicine? Serious question

[@danubiasampaio7039]

@@Ladywildflower1010 Some of them do. Mine spends one hour talking to me, it's even therapeutic.

[@highwayjim6672]

Again, how do I get the activity guide?

[@MitzyEzra]

There's a pill called Nozinan It really helped me.

[@Lisa-sz8ms]

Attitudeiseverythingwhenitcomestodepression

[@singleplayer75]

The one and only reason for me to avoid this channel is using a bright background, it hurts my eyes and makes me irritated and nervous...which is, ironically, the very subject of the video. One would assume a qualified person would consider it when making one. Yet, all of your videos have a background so bright it makes them unwatchable.

[@richardleetbluesharmonicac7192]

Meditation and sleep and exercise and nutrition