How Am I Doing Now? | Anxiety & Depression Update

Sorry for the poor quality in this video - I filmed it with my cell phone because I just wanted to get it out there.
I've been battling a lot of ups and downs lately, and I'm still struggling a lot with my anxiety, depression and OCD. I'm giving myself until the end of the summer to try to work on it, and if I'm still struggling a lot come September, I'll be heading to my doctor to talk about options.
Thank you all for the lovely and supportive comments!
Instagram: @abby.needs.a.nap
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[@abigail_rebecca]

Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't posted a new video in a long time. Things have been a little tough. I'm hoping I will again, but in the meantime, if you want to get more regular updates or follow how I'm doing, you can check out my social media: Instagram: @abby.needs.a.nap instagram.com/abby.needs.a.nap/ Thanks for all the love, concern and comments! I read them all! :)

[@amy2blessed538]

I found your videos through looking for trintellix reviews. I really enjoyed listening to you and your great advice. You are right on point with how mental health can manifest itself differently or same in people. You are inspiring with your raw and true words of wisdom. I hope and wish you a speedy recovery. I've also suffered with many of these symptoms, and find that diet and yoga have been a real help for me.

[@shanesubashe787]

I am watching this as I take another sick day to lay in bed because I don't care about anything and am too anxious to go to work. You seemed a lot better on medication. I am debating on trying trintellix. I would probably quit it after it started working and end up in bed again just as we all cycle off because we think we are ok. Wish you the best.

[@robbie1321]

You are telling my story. Was on Effexor for years felt ok, felt relatively strong, went off everything for 2 years and slowly deteriorated until now I (today) I can barely function. I too promised I would recognize the signs, I did on some level, but didn’t want to admit. My life is a mess but I can’t cope anymore. I went to the doctor today and was prescribed Trintellix. Thank you for your honesty, I don’t feel so alone. Please take care of yourself.

[@robbie1321]

@@abigail_rebecca Thank you, it turns out Trintellix wasn't the right medication for me, I went from being anxious-depressed to depressed-depressed. Before I was feeling terrible but still coping and after I wasn't able to cope, I didn't want to get out of bed, shower or eat. I alerted my doctor and we stopped Trintellix and went back to anxious-depressed within the next 10 days. I'm glad I tried it and I'm not giving up. I'm now trying cannabis oil (legal in my country) and Wellbutrin, I will be starting this treatment today in fact. I hope we both find the relief we are seeking.

[@Nomantras]

This life can be so hellish. I wish it could just all stop.

[@Butterflywishes-rf9dt]

Please let us know....... what coping strategy you did meet to get through your relapse? As my Dr is starting me on Trintellix? ....& I'm so worried.........as I'm very sensitive to medications too. All my life I suffered from allergies........ please male the next video to help us? ❤ ❤

[@ishouldbesleeping1354]

We understand. Most of us are here because we are on or considering going back on meds to get us through.✌️

[@abigail_rebecca]

Thank you. Having a community of people who are in the same boat and understand is so helpful and supportive when you're suffering from a mental illness. Thank you so much for your comment

[@ianmacdougall8812]

I watched you through my breakdown. I am struggling lately and my doctor is trying Modafinil with my 10mgs of trintillix. I was wondering if you ever tried it? Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@mjll9988]

It helps to know that I am not alone

[@Amielee044]

Could you please just respond or even like that you're still with us? I'm worried for you and hope you're okay

[@abigail_rebecca]

I'm so sorry - I am absolutely still here! I didn't mean to leave everyone hanging but when my mental illness worsens I find it very difficult to have the energy for anything "extra" like filming, editing and posting videos. Just using all my energy trying to keep my head above water and get through daily life. I'm hoping to find the energy to make an update soon - just going through some health stuff right now.

[@shanesubashe787]

Have you had an issues with drinking alcohol to cope?

[@stevenrears6944]

How are you doing? I suffer from bad anxiety and recently agrophobia and I would love to talk I know exactly how you feel!

[@abigail_rebecca]

How are you doing now? Reach out if ever you need to!

[@ianmacdougall8812]

Have you ever tried MSM it's for joints and skin but also has a calming effect and a sense of normalcy. It has changed my life but I am still experimenting. If you try it get the powder form with no additives. I am also on 10mgs of trintellix. Trust me do research on the blood brain barrier and the connection between our brain and the parasites in our digestive track. I do not want to overwelm you so I'll stop here. You have been there for me so I want to share this with you. All the best

[@stevenrears6944]

The dizziness is from hyperventilating so try and control your breathing

[@thomasrehder3422]

Its the fucking meds period

[@ryanstanley6002]

Why don't you just get back on medication?

[@kimblez]

go back on meds .....there is no shame in it

[@dianelindenberger6941]

HAVE YOUR HORMONES CHECKED.......YOUR ESTROGEN OR PROGESTERONE COULD BE OUT OF BALANCE

[@graceypants]

How are you doing now?