MedCircle Doctors Tell All: Hear Their Mental Health Stories

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Dr. Judy Ho, triple board certified neuropsychologist.
Dr. Kristy Lamb, dual board certified in psychiatry & family medicine.
Dr. Taslim Alani-Verjee, clinical psychologist + owner of Silm Mental Health.
Dr. Judith Joseph, double board certified child & adolescent psychiatrist.
Dr. Ramani Durvasula, clinical psychologist & world renowned narcissism expert.
The world renowned MedCircle Doctors have incredible credentials. They also have mental health stories of their own. In this video, the MedCircle doctors tell all, and get vulnerable about their mental health stories.
00:00 Intro
00:50 Dr. Judy: dealing with loss
04:21 Dr. Kristy: dealing with anxiety
11:06 Dr. Taslim: dealing with fear of failure
14:01 Dr. Judith: dealing with grief
18:20 Dr. Ramani: dealing with trauma
24:36 How to watch more like this
You're not alone in your mental illness. Whether it be depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, general stress or something else-support is available.
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[@sherisetodd9281]

I suffer extremely bad panic and some depression. Some of it brought on by grief as the woman in the video mentioned when talking about the loss of her grandmother.

[@jenwarmahara]

As a therapist myself, I really appreciate the openness of the other clinicians about their self disclosures in therapy that normalizes mental health issues.

[@josiahculley7686]

You do not need mental health providers for mental health issues they treat mental health isuuses wrong with meds and meds are piosion they dont fix anything. All you need is a holistc provider, mental health issues are caused by nutrition deficiencies and also if you have certain tick bite diseases can add to mental health issues. regular drs and providers will never tell you that or know that. Holistic drs do thorough blood testing that regular drs wount do wich includes thorough nutrition blood test and tick bite disese blood tests. Holistic drs know the optimal amount for nutrition levels reg providers wount tell you the correct amount or dont know. Low normal in a nutrition blood test is deficient. Most of the time all mental health issues are caused by nutrition defciencies fix that and your mental health issues will be gone, it you have a tick bite disease it can be cure naturally with nutriion and herbs. Best and fastest way to treat nutrition deficiencies is nutrion ivs and nutrition injections. Most holistic drs do them and medical spas. for examples Being low in b vitamins and d3 causes a ton of mental health issues. Its accully easy to fix mental health issues just have corrcet nutrtion levels in your body, and treat any tick bite diseases if you have any. dont use antibiotics either.

[@stitchlightly5995]

What MedCircle is doing with humanizing doctors is so refreshing. The barrier between professionals and patients I believe has really contributed to the stigma that most people have when it comes to therapy. I appreciate all the work you people do and often refer to it in my own podcast.

[@MedCircle]

Thank you for supporting our content. It's so important to normalize mental health and one of the ways we want to do that is to do exactly what you said-bring to light that we are ALL human and have mental health experiences

[@mademoisellecm1]

We love you Dr Ramani.

[@Tweetybirdx]

I am so moved by everything Dr Ramini shares with us. Of course, they have had mental health issues as they are human beings! It’s always good to know that a therapist has not lost that humanity and can truly empathize in clients struggles. It’s would help me to open up more. One question I have always had was did therapists/ Drs own struggles directly lead to their choice to become a mental health provider, even if somewhat unconsciously. I would like Drs to share what was the seed of why they became mental health care providers. Thanks to all the Drs for sharing their real selves.

[@nurzaidah931]

❤❤❤

[@alyssag.5758]

I am so sad. Something happened that really hurt her.

[@Lola-mt1ne]

I think we are past the point where we all have to appear to be 'together' all the time. Thank you, Dr. Ramani.

[@francesbale1409]

Its nice to hear their stories even tho they are of difficult times. Dr Ramani in particular really moved me. I have CPTSD and how she described the echo and also how intellectually it all makes sense but in our bodies it is still hurting. Finding meaning in that suffering to connect with others. Well now I am in tears but grateful to hear her story and to see she is still able to be an excellent therapist. Thanks to everyone for sharing your rawness with us. We are all with you x

[@sandy19641965]

Amen, well said.

[@Journeyoflove13]

Amen to that. I wanted to write the same as you, but could'nt have done it better than you did for sure. Thank you and thanks to everyone who shared their story and vulnereble moments. It's really appriciated. Wish you all the best! ❤

[@leemuir2229]

Yes same, Dr Ramani your elegance and your authenticity are inspiring.

[@violetangelflame1]

The body pain memories are the worse. I have Complex-ptsd also.

[@madelinemaize9786]

Im in my 60s now, and it's so true that the echo never stops. You may know why it happens but it doesn't stop it from happening. Loud sudden noises jar me to the core. Sometimes it startles me so much I feel like I could faint. Unfortunately, people I've known thought it was just hilarious to scare me suddenly because of my reaction.

[@alessandrasaenz72]

I remember that seminar Dr. Ramani. I'm so sorry you are still having to deal with a lot of difficult things. I send you a big hug and many blessings.

[@saratonnan]

"We have to harness and harvest the experiences we are given and find the meaning in them". So profound. So true. Love Dr. Romani.

[@mamab4720]

If I could let Dr. Ramini know how much she has helped me. Because of her, I was able to leave a narcissistic partner. She dropped some knowledge on me that sent me into the grieving process because I finally realize why all this trying with him wasn't helping and that it was never going to help. He is a malignant narcissist and now things make so much sense and I have her to thank. Thank You!!! Dr. Ramin

[@wafflesandkiwi]

Dr. Ramani is so amazing! Her dedication to making mental health resources accessible deserves a Nobel prize. I've learned so much from her and she seems like a wonderful person ❤

[@imjustjules]

Thank you for this! I’m a therapist and I have chronic mental health conditions. We don’t need stigma. Therapists are people too.

[@saracowherd3539]

Absolutely. I am a nurse and I think everyone in the helping professions has had and indescribably difficult year.

[@butterfly32812]

Came here for Dr. Ramani ... the angel in disguise. She’s a beautiful human being! So sorry for her pain, but I just hope she knows how many people are for her. Dr. Ramani, your support system is huge! We ❤️ you!

[@fatihaamin3811]

I went straight to Dr. Ramani. No offence to the others.just that I watch Dr. Ramani more

[@abeach5420]

*DR. RAMANI* !! That's all that needs saying...oh and WHAT an absolutely elevated human she continually shows up to 'be'.

[@lttlod1]

I love Dr. Ramani so much!! She has helped me through her videos in so many ways. I feel for her. Therapists are people just like the rest of us : )

[@rashmeetiti]

I just feel better listening to her .

[@saracowherd3539]

I loooooove Dr Ramani. What a warrior. We are so very blessed by all that she has taught us 💚💚 I will forever be grateful 😇

[@qwertyasf]

Awww Ramani 🥺 💜💜 hope you can find the peace you given us

[@misse7154]

I've always wanted to hear more about therapists and practioners' perspectives - since they are people too. Thank you for making this video. It's important to remind ourselves that therapists are people too, with real feelings and personal traumas. I can think of few roles that must be more challenging and impactful.

[@kaleimaile]

It’s important that as Therapists, we seek help, too. It’s part of our self-care.

[@marialarino8875]

I love you Dr. Ramani...I honor you as a human being who is here to heal others and yourself in the process...as a fellow clinical psychologst, i appreciate you for being vulnerable in this moment ...many of us are traumatized, but then being a sensitive human is traumatic... but the wound is truly where the light enters in... sending all love and light!

[@christineplaton3048]

I had twelve births. Yes very complex and so many concerns, postpartum depression, shock... I was in abusive narcissistic spousal relationships, isolated...no support system. I had religion, but that was cult like. We endure. I now hope to bring our broken family back together. We all went through so much. U tube videos have helped so much. I'm grateful for this resource.

[@julietcrowson3503]

Stay strong God is helping us all xxx

[@constancemurphy6230]

Dr Ramani - You are a remarkable human being. Bless you.

[@runlolarun8957]

What a beautiful idea to have therapists share. Humanizing therapists and mental health struggles is so important. We all have our difficulties. Connection helps us through. Thanks💜!

[@keariewashburn4680]

Dr Ramani, I totally understand where you are on this and I'm in this too. PTSD. Then the exhausted and brain fog and anxiety and way off the game. I care about you and everyone here. Thanks to all of you sharing your experiences. We are with you and we care. You all are so valuable as beautiful people with big hearts. ❤

[@simonemuscionico5282]

We love you so much Dr Ramani, thank you for everything you do! Remember you are as strong as anyone can be ❤

[@charissaschalk5175]

I could identify with Dr. Judy's reaction to the loss of her grandmother. I, too, experienced more anxiety and fears about death, etc., after my parents each passed away, than sadness.

[@DeeDee-pl8se]

Love Dr. Ramani how she always explains and describes Mental Ilnesses. Watching this video and listening to Dr. Ramani has answered one of my questions that my treating Phychiatrist, Phychologist could never answer or clarify it. You did Dr.Ramani. Thank you. You are an inspiration and every day is a new day and a new beginning from where we left off and where we continue forward🙂

[@taay3]

I loved this video so much. Broke my heart to see Dr Ramani break down but also made me feel so much more connected to her. She gets it. We love you, Dr Ramani ❤️

[@breezystl777]

I've wanted to be a counselor since I was in grade school. then came major PTSD, depression, and anxiety. I gave up on my dream because 'how can someone so "mentally damaged" help others to that degree'? This video gave me hope. Maybe I'll go back and finish school and see where it goes🤷🏻‍♀️

[@carmiecat]

What a great video this was! So important for us to remember that everyone goes through things, no matter what their educational background or social status. I am most of all touched by Dr. Ramani's vulnerable share. I'm glad she's taking care of herself as much as possible. I hope she'll feel better soon. We love you, Dr. Ramani!!!

[@MedCircle]

Thanks for supporting our doctors and mental health education 💙

[@mifnp8887]

I ❤ Dr. Ramani. She is so REAL.

[@Dying.ironically]

I felt the physical sensations of shock when I heard that my grandfather had died, even though I knew it was coming as he had terminal cancer. He was the first person who was really close to in my family who had passed. Then I was sad but relieved that he didn’t have to suffer anymore. I was about 20 at the time and having been brought up as a Christian, I had hope that he’d gone to a better place. At worst his suffering had ceased, because he was just too good a person to have gone to a bad place. I was at university some distance away but in a place where I’d had the experience of going to comfort him after he and my grandmother were in a serious car accident. They both lived and recovered, but my grandmother was severely injured while my grandfather had suffered some very painful cracked ribs. I was only about 14-15 years old but I felt so sorry for him because he was driving and either blacked out or fell asleep at the wheel. They were already in their 70s but recovered remarkably well. I could empathise with how bad he must have felt as his wife on the passenger side was severely injured, both arms broken and her hip joint smashed into her pelvis, so if she hadn’t been the amazingly resilient person she was, she might have died. It was the only time in my life I’d ever seen her struggle as she was so optimistic and mentally strong. She said quietly that she wished she was dead when I went to visit her. I knew she was suffering horribly because she was so full of life and loved people, never down. As soon as she started to mend she was entertaining everyone in the ward! I miss them so much. She recovered completely and was riding a bike at 80. She died at the age of 98 quite peacefully and I knew she was ready to go. Still miss them, but glad to have known them.

[@morena6717]

It's very validating to see that even mental health expert can struggle with this kind of things. Dr. Ramani speach was particularly touching. Thank you for sharing something so personal, it makes us feel even more heard and understood!

[@sophiasweet7351]

Dr Ramani we send you a lot of courage and a lot of love ❤️ thank you so much for the amazing work 🤗 you’re a wonderful person 🙏🏻😘

[@go2hellgrl]

Dear Ramani. So loving and caring. I wish her all the best.

[@celistarteri2896]

Dr Ramani, I admire the good that you chose to make of it all. This good has impacted many lives, mine included. Thank you for what you have been doing for all of us. God bless you. We love you ♥️

[@mandyR643]

A big hug fill with gratitude and admiration for you Dr Ramani and all the rest of dr's , may our God Lord energize your body, soul and spirit so you can continue the amazing job you do.🤗❤💐. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

[@hhumh6911]

Dr. Ramani is a precious, beautiful being. I'm so grateful for all of her work. I wish her all the best in overcoming her post-traumatic stress responses.

[@LILYMARIAOFFICIAL]

Oh man, dr Ramani has helped me so much through her videos on her channel, I can’t bare to see her upset, I hope she is coping okay and taking care of herself ❤️🙏

[@PatriceDEvans]

I’m praying for you all. I’m especially praying for you Dr. Ramani. You have blessed so many people. I just launched my book about my life and your work has made it more possible to articulate my abuse growing up. I hope to get it to you soon. It’s called Resilient Joy by Patrice D’Evans. God bless you. 🌸🌸🌸✝️🙏🏽😊

[@annieb8521]

Wow, I respect Doctor Ramani for being so honest and raw, she is an amazing therapist not only is she very intelligent but she let's herself become vulnerable, she's very human, she has love and compassion she has the whole package for being the best therapist ever! Oh how I wish she could be my therapist!🤗

[@bj444hunt9]

“An echo that never quite stops” You are an inspiration Dr Ramani! As a psychiatric RN I have struggled to articulate the reasoning for my understanding those “I treat”.

[@ravenwing8842]

So helpful, thank you all so much. Big hugs to Doctor Ramani, just wish I could wave a wand and make it all better, life isn’t fair and the hardest thing with most negative mental health experiences is that we feel ok, or that we are coping and then something comes along and it’s like being run over or drowned and it happens so quickly and all our emotional systems fail, then come back up but stay in crisis for so long while we work through and adapt to what happened. It did make me cry watching Doctor Ramani because she cried, so it’s ok. What I’ve been through is ok. I value greatly what every therapist here as spoken of and resonate with almost all of it, especially anxiety and Imposter Syndrome, which I personally associate partially with enduring narcissist behaviour in people. These two videos are as precious as gold. Money can’t buy empathy, understanding and compassion. The world so desperately needs to re think it’s viewpoint of what really matters to humanity. Xxx Jools

[@visualjottings5626]

Thanks a lot Kyle... I'm a person who are suffering from complex Trauma and abuse since the inception of my memory. And still it happens...

[@kiriosco_playz]

I have so much respect for all this smart, amazing professionals for being so human and share their experiences and emotions.

[@dominikagorzynska7363]

Dr. Ramani, You are wonderfull, authentic, beautifull person. Love from Poland 💓

[@Nina_Olivia]

So much love and respect for Dr Ramani ♥️

[@vanessagorelkinOT]

As a therapist, I think self-disclosure really helps when appropriate in a therapeutic relationship. Trust often builds through these human connections- normalizing that people struggle is a good thing.

[@paulohlsson27]

Hi Vanessa, how's your day going with you

[@sheripaisley5263]

Thank you for this generosity in sharing. ❤️

[@myobacctsgirl]

Thank you so much for sharing everyone

[@physicianskitchen]

I appreciate this video so much. Thank you so much for sharing something so deeply personal and all the work that you are doing.

[@dab8551]

Yes indeed! Very interesting, appreciate her sharing these personal experiences. Especially, a health professionals. Experienced such losses within my family.

[@craigmerkey8518]

Thank you... this shows how important connections are!

[@martinawong5137]

Thank you so much for this, it made such a huge impact in my day at a point where I needed to hear this. God bless you all and continue to do the remarkable work you do.

[@twinkletoes800]

Aw Dr Ramani, big hug. Thank you.

[@jyotsnajk5779]

I needed to hear all this . Thank you 🙏. I already feel better . My anxious level had hit the roof top 2 yrs back ..still working on it :)

[@suecullen631]

So very sorry for your pains and struggles, I am so grateful for your openness , thank you for your work xo love medcircle, helps me so much. Love and hugs to all

[@shenisenicole103]

I love and respect Dr. Ramani even the more. Thank you 💜

[@user-zs7ef9zr6o]

Dr ramani ; I love listen to ur advices they help me see the light in my life and be positive most of the time.thank u

[@carolwhelihan1514]

Watching this video calmed me down so much from my anxiety and self doubt today. I have symptoms of headaches, faster breathing, faster heartbeat, hyper vigilance, confusion and so much of it is from fear of loss, abandonment and life instability. I can't tell you enough how these videos are making such an impact on my life. You are all doing such a tremendous service to so many people. Practicing mindfulness, radical acceptance, accepting where I am and what I am feeling in the moment and hourly replacement thoughts are helping.

[@paskoo26]

Thank you for all that stuff you do to help people better understand mental health🙌🏾

[@Anonymous-gt1eq]

This video really resonates with me cause i've been through very traumatic experiences where i suffered tremendously. I suffer from severe post trauma today

[@mariekitty]

I appreciated hearing everyone’s story, especially Dr. Ramani. She really made herself vulnerable.

[@jelinaross4131]

Thank you all for your life experiences so much! I can relate to your experiences . I was abused as a child in more ways then one ! I’m 68 yrs old and still in therapy . So much of my life I been working on my mental issues. Now I have another issue with the processing of getting older ! And being alone, for the most part. I think of the losses a family and friends and how dear they were to me . Then to start learning a new world of narcissist behavior! Well I could go on and on . Anyways thank you all for sharing your journeys in life , and showing the human side your lives , God bless you all

[@Dr.RivkaEdery]

I'm a massive supporter of your channel! Your work is a legend - thank you ever so much ❤️

[@veekshavagmita6131]

It was painful to see you in tears, Dr Ramani. This has been a rough year for me as well. Life can be hard sometimes. The strongest of us can feel overwhelmed. I feel better when I recognise my sorrow, when I allow myself to weep, when I let myself just breathe. Some experiences can be intense; they can play in our minds for a very long time. It can take a while for us to feel stable. It’s as if something has gotten dislodged from within, destroying our inner equilibrium. Time and love are great healers. I hope you get through this phase. I hope you find inner peace. I’m sending good wishes in your direction. Take care, Dr Ramani. Keep smiling. 🌷🌺🌸🌼

[@sofiahabtemariam6628]

Thank you all for sharing with us and I love Dr. Ramani so much 💖💖💖💖

[@angelaraycroft233]

Forever grateful for Dr. Ramani.. ❤

[@teecleere1448]

Thank you to Dr Judy. When she spoke of how she had always felt safe in the world as long as her grandmother was alive no matter the distance between them. This reaches me on a deep level, since my dad died 4yrs ago I still struggle with this. I no longer feel safe in the world, nobody has really grasped how this is difficult for me to experience and live with. So it's been very helpful to know that someone does know what it's like and validates that feeling. God bless to all the Drs for their help and through dealing with their experiences x

[@drsandhyathumsikumar4479]

Thanks for all authentic sharing common experience of being human

[@LindaLucia17]

We love you Dr. Ramani. The world would not be the same without you.💜

[@christineplaton3048]

Thank you for identifying with the human journey, and becoming therapists. The worst we have endured is made so much easier by knowing we are not alone in our need to process our lives, our experiences, in healthier ways.

[@adamlogan7340]

Amazing content - thanks you everyone.😊

[@mayleneharrison8557]

Thank you for sharing your powerful stories. Recently walking in your footsteps I find it very hard to do this. If sheer determination to just wake up each morning or find a reason big or small to smile each day for me that makes up for rivers of tears I have cried since being dumped unapologetically by a person who puts his addictions ahead of everything and everyone else. Dr Ramani I am so grateful for your educational posts on narcisissm and borderline personality disorders. Thank you Thank you Thank you. Much love peace and harmony and a big huge hug from me. 😘😘😘😘😘💜💛💜💛💜

[@leigh-anneobrien3299]

SO incredibly proud of Dr. Ramini for her profound honesty and vulnerability (as well as the other docs). Thank you.

[@1careycarey]

I can't watch Dr. Ramani cry. It breaks me up so much.

[@AnaK-kx4lr]

What a touching video! Thank you everyone for sharing your mental health journey. Definitely worth listening to.

[@mariee.5912]

Dr. Ramani!! I realized I can't like all the awesome messages for you. You deserve them all. ❤ We are all a work in progress.

[@genny8136]

I have general anxiety disorder and i love Kristy. She is soo right i think it helps tremendously when your therapist share with you a litlle bit of their story...you feel normal and less judgemental toward yourself.

[@shaneball2358]

Very touching!

[@hritikseth9465]

Dr. Ramani, I Love You as a Wonderful Person and Undoubtedly with Utmost Confidence I Can say that, You're a Wonderful Person and a GEM to the World and Most Importantly to your ownself....

[@toniblackmore3016]

The echo that never quite stops. Such a potent, useful, and strangely enough, liberating insight. Great video, thanks.

[@aprilreed8657]

Dr Taslim, thank you for sharing your story. I don’t think many people realize how devastating it can be as a new mom when you can’t provide everything for your baby that you believe you should, even if others don’t understand, minimize and want to provide a quick fix.

[@briannecaswell6204]

Dr. Ramani.....You have literally saved my life! I know im far from the only one who feels this way. But wanted to make sure I shared that individually, just so you know! The pain you have experienced and healing have allowed so many others THANK YOU ❤️ !!!

[@tranquility9325]

To all who shared, THANK YOU🌷

[@niyanta_prasad]

Lots a love to you Dr.Ramani.

[@therapytalk1]

God bless you, Dr. Ramani

[@justjosie8963]

"An echo that never quite stops" so well said.

[@eveysiu3490]

Support you Dr Ramini !

[@katekouri254]

Love this. Thank you. 🙏🏽💝

[@sarahhajarbalqis]

Thanks Medcircle. Thanks all for the difficult sharing. Dr Ramani, I share your tears ❤️

[@christinerathburn3037]

Dr. Romani, my heart breaks for you. I can so relate to you about trauma and the effects on your body. It doesn't take much to trigger an effect.

[@bloldi]

thanks for sharing your stories!

[@nicolaseinhorn4540]

Amazing vidéo ! Thaks à lot

[@blessed7927]

Thanks for naming the startle response as part of ptsd

[@SuperGreenPlants]

Thank you Dr.Judy! I am experiencing the same thing with the loss of my Mom and I thought it was a strange reaction.

[@magdalena.slavova]

Oh, How I wish to hear Dr. Ramani's experience with the narcissist in her family........

[@sonamteotia2663]

Did she have a narcissist in her family?

[@magdalena.slavova]

@@sonamteotia2663 Yes, her ex-husband.

[@sonamteotia2663]

I actually just read an interview of her. She no where says that her husband was a Narcissist. All she says is that they were incompatible and her ex- husband is a good dad.

[@msmiami9791]

I think it may be her dad…

[@aali07]

Dr Ramani ❤️❤️❤️

[@erdalestay7917]

Love Dr Ramani!!! I want to know more of her story

[@sarahsaleh1305]

Much love and respect ❤️

[@howtoaca7504]

Thank you for this amazing video and for your sharing🙂💝

[@tuacakellymusic]

Beautiful!