Should You Start Taking Medication For Your Anxiety? (Here is the Truth)

[@stephaniejane306]

The way I describe it to people was my anxiety was like me trying to swim while being drowned by waves. The medication helped me get my head above water to actually start swimming (doing the necessary work in counseling).

[@Titantitan001]

Is your goal to get off those medications?

[@stephaniejane306]

@@Titantitan001 yes my goal is to get the necessary strategies and work through what I need to work through in therapy and get off the medication when my therapist and GP considers it appropriate.

[@stephaniejane306]

@Willham most days yes I'm swimming. I lost my dad at the end of march this year so it's been tough. Some days I just can't do anything. That's OK, on those days I do more of my exercises and do more small thing so I feel accomplished- sometimes that just making my bed. Remember, it rakes 10x longer to get better than it is to fall apart.

[@shannonclark30]

LIke mine-SO SIMILAR- LIKE IM TIED UP-PARALYZED-& IM WATCHING MY HOLE 🕳 BEING DUG-2 PUT ME IN YHAT HOLE! ALIVVVVVVVVVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TERRIFYING!

[@shannonclark30]

My other , however???? My heads TRYING to tread water as hard as it is 2 even try w/ the waves!!!!

[@CaptPicard81]

Medication saved me from imminent terror, counseling provided the path to recovery

[@Jfresh55]

If you can't get it under control then you have to do what you have to do.

[@hunter-zd9qq]

And that is ??

[@gardenia81]

@@hunter-zd9qqmeds!

[@MatthewChristianMurray]

Medication won’t “fix” you, but it can be part of the solution, helping to boost your functioning short-term. I would say that, with depression and anxiety, medication by itself is rarely enough. I personally find it helpful in tandem with therapy and trying to be more deliberate in how I live.

[@RudyGold]

Finally doing the work. Two years ago I wanted to finally be with my mother. Glad to say today is my third and I wanna be alive and some how I’ve put anxiety to sleep a little. Thank you

[@jaylaanderson9702]

I agree, and highly suggest trusting your Psychologist and Psychiatrist. Your psychiatrist isn't going to put you on meds if they don't think you need it or it won't help. Also, pair it with therapy. It helps you SO much. No one ever regrets going to therapy. At one of my most depressed/anxious times in my life, I went to therapy and also got medication. The help and advice I received still help me to this day, and I'm not on meds anymore. If you notice the diet, exercise, journaling, yelling, etc aren't helping, go to a professional. It's not that you're doing something wrong OR that you're not doing ENOUGH (which is what I thought). Sometimes our environment is just too much to handle and we need professional support to get through. Nothing wrong with medication. Do not be ashamed or embarrassed to take medication!

[@sydneypetersen8128]

Is it worth it to only go to one session? Therapy is so expensive, but I could probably afford to go to one session. I have just heard that it’s only effective after a few or several treatments.

[@lordruperteverton8998]

I have severe distrust in doctors.... However I feel your sincerity and honesty from 4.500 miles away. please dont turn into an arrogant doctor

[@sippingtea4743]

Excellent excellent!!! Can’t wait for your podcast!!!

[@PamelaW-t8y]

I'm glad that you qualified your answer to needing meds by repeating 'Usually' twice. I'd never suffered with anxiety until, in my late 60's, my husband of 46 years became quite ill, and I was trying to care for him. Thankfully, I'd already been on an anxiety med for several months before my husband was airlifted to a large hospital because he'd gone into cardiogenic shock. On a ventilator, slow dialysis, a heart pump. Me being counseled by a hospice nurse and the chaplain. I was asked to make crucial decisions for my husband. I am thankful that I was on that med. It helped keep me from falling apart and allowed me to make logical decisions on his behalf. Although cardiogenic shock comes with a 90% mortality rate, he survived and came home. The stress was quite bad. Sadly, he died from heart failure 8 weeks later. That was 3 years ago. I no longer need the medication, but I most certainly did during that time. It helped me be a good advocate for my spouse.

[@rachelanderson3147]

It is so hard to think positively. I am trying so hard. I will try to focus on exercise and nutrition to help also. I am up late at night and keep thinking worst case scenario with covid and pretty much every other area of life.

[@PatriceMarieDobson]

Your words hit a Cord!! Inmediately!!.....thank you so much

[@charityhouze647]

I have anxiety over doctors now. 12 years ago I told my doctor that I had no energy, my heart pounds out my chest and I get pains, I started having sezuires, my doctor said it must be depressed and anxiety. I took the meds and only got worse and worse they changed them , worse and I moved out of state and for 4 years I went to the new doctor. Sane diagnosis. I actually told my doctors that I was not depressed when I trusted the doctor but I was beginning to give up so I fought harder. Tried so hard to make her believe me that I felt I was dying. More phych meds were her answer. One morning a little over a year ago I woke up and had a major stroke requiring brain s brain surgery and learning to talk ,read, write walk all over again, while in the hospital Cleveland clinic main campus I was sent to. They found something very rare called lambles excressence I had a tumor growing in my aortic valve wich was literally Killing me that caused my heart to race and me to have no energy. By the time this happened, my brain chemistry is so fucked illl never be the same 12 years of phych meds all because doctors are paid to push these drugs. Now this is what's left of me and they still get to practice. True story!😞😓😖😤🤬 I am now 46 years old. I was 44 when this happened to me. Don't believe you're mental when your mind and body know better. These kinds of doctors are mental and dangerous. Facts!!!

[@wittyvixen2]

I am not sure if I entirely agree. I think some people do need medication for life depending on their diagnosis. But you are correct about talking with a physiatrist to figure out your treatment plan.

[@Beardedtraxler]

i go to my chiropractor they speak alot their office is called "the drugless drs." I suffer with seizures they told me to take vitamins by this company called "standard process" they help with in chemical balance. they help with anxiety as well, just pricey! but worth it.

[@Picca65]

"I will not take a pill in my mouth before I have an exitstrategy." 👏👏👏

[@lauriemtz8616]

My severe anxiety won’t let me understand this statement. Does he mean exit strategy from the meds or something else?

[@Picca65]

@@lauriemtz8616 yes, from meds. Meds are there for crises, but not to rely on for the long term. That's why you'll need a bigger plan for a better mental health.

[@indian3750]

You say doing the right things. But when your decision power is so broke that you don’t know if its right or wrong for you. When you are so indecisive all the time. What to do then?

[@Ergtt7491]

Yep!!!!! Truth! I totally agreed and I had to learn to get to the root of what cause my anxiety and solve it too Only one person could help me and he did. :)

[@Mag1c4lyfe]

Thank you, John. I listened to every word you said. It's honesty very heart-warming, and has helped me through my anxiety a bunch. I appreciate all that you do for everybody out there, struggling with anxiety, and giving us ways to cope and improve it.

[@papaibro5369]

What he said medicine good or badd

[@lucasley20]

Anxiety is also related to diet. I used to suffer from very high levels of anxiety and decided to cut down on carbs and sugars; I have not had an anxiety attack since.

[@maitehernandez6123]

That's awesome 👌 that's what I need to try waking up in the middle of the night feeling hungry or nauseous isn't it

[@pheodec]

Fantastic video!

[@brianbinion-mccoy6160]

I don’t usually comment, but thank you for the ‘chemical imbalance’ commentary - very helpful

[@coxrocks25]

Can't wait for the podcast!

[@sallyedens2020]

There is no "magical pill" to fix everything. John's right about the pills, as it just silences the alarms. Pills don't fix the issue. What I do is pray, exercise, eat healthy, yoga, deep breathing and journaling. It all helps. Love you John! I look forward to your video's everyday and absolutely love you on the Ramsey show. You and Dave have such chemistry together it really makes the show fun.

[@WendyRangeljams]

This video gives me so much hope!! Thank you

[@justyouraveragenotasociopa3493]

I have OCD. I'm not on medication now. I hated how I felt on medication. I felt like I wasn't myself.

[@1.Griffin]

I love listening to you!

[@dfigenscher]

What amazing description. Thank for this.

[@rachelnblair]

This was so encouraging. Thank you 😊

[@altheaequatorin1179]

omg you look like my favorite artist Chet Baker. jazz trumpeter. big love! ❤️❤️

[@FabioDaSilva-qt3jp]

What a great guy and video!

[@Consciousrider]

Meditation practice , mindful breathing practice. All you need.

[@maitehernandez6123]

What about diet along either what you mentioned?

[@javierdsanandres9879]

This was really helpful. Thank you

[@MarcusRein]

So good! You’re really talented at teaching

[@OsamaBinMoggin]

Listening u is calming

[@sayakpramanik0318]

That's a great piece of advice. Quite relateble what my councillor said.

[@AaAa-ri4uf]

i have been tough on John Delony, but i rather him being doing these shows and his interviews rather than being on the radio.

[@elizabethjackson3176]

I don’t recommend SSRIs or antidepressants, they don’t really fix the emotional problem, they just help You to cope and you walk around like a zombie. Find natural ways to cope

[@jessicaszturmann609]

I love your advice!

[@___shaishayshae__]

Thank you John

[@IDFCentral]

There are often times when you have anxiety and take meds and all it does is pause the anxiety effects after a month of using them. It wont get rid of the cause. If you know the cause and change your lifestyle habits while taking the medication for a year or 2 it will work often times. There are different types of reasons why anxiety are caused: serontonin, dopamine, norepinephrine most of the time. When serotonin is low thats why anxiety is there. When dopamine is low, you’re not yourself and are less productive as a human, which will eventually lead to serontonin lowering as well.

[@KateysAltiguess]

Thank you so much for your insight! It is so helpful.

[@maritzatrochez871]

I just wanna feel normal again man :/ I’m at work on my break and I feel horrible

[@ShielaBatch-xu5uj]

That’s exactly how I’ve been feeling for months. I’m now taking Sertraline for 3 weeks now and I’m doing worst!

[@PatriceMarieDobson]

Found your videos just now.......SUSCRIBED IMMEDIATELY

[@SouRG4ming]

Your awesome ❤️ thank you

[@nicoc7024]

Any tips for what to look for when trying to find a counselor?

[@Alive_N_freeridin]

For me it seems just changing ny thoughts doesn't work. I try to change my thoughts but they just dont stick, and the intrusive/negative thoughts constantly win the fight. I just dont know what to do. I used to be functional, but it all caught up with me at age 27 and put the nail in the coffin. Now im stuck in a spot where it's too intense to perform my work, or even perform enough work to afford counseling/therapy. I'm on my last warning at work before i end up at a shelter or on the street which will be even worse for my mental and physical health. I'm guessing medication would be the only solution in this case...? But i hear it takes 4-12 weeks before noticing a difference and about 1-2 weeks of increased anxiety and I dont wanna go through that.

[@danaeddins5590]

Isn’t there a difference between a chemical process and a chemical imbalance. Doesn’t one of those indicate an atypical or ineffective expression/action while one indicates the typical expression/process?

[@TheDrJohnDelonyShow]

Excellent question. Yes - technically speaking, you are correct. The problem is that the idea of imbalance can imply that there is some sort of magic or perfect balance, similar to an oil level in a car. People are not machines - they are highly iterative, co-regulated, fluctuating beings. The challenge is who gets to define "typical" and/or "normal."

[@jreyes180]

Can you do a video on journaling? Thank you for what you do:)

[@mysticquetzal87]

yes! I don’t know what journaling is 😐

[@Surfohana831]

I’m struggling and they want me medicated, I’m afraid to start it

[@luminous6969]

Jordan Peterson: No, please don't.

[@JamesColem3]

JBP has actually said take it if it’s needed, just don’t think of it as a sole solution. You can find clips of him talking about medication.

[@luminous6969]

He just got out of rehab after going through withdrawals that made him temporarily psychotic. I'm sure he'll be singing a different tune about them now that he has first-hand experience. That was the point of my comment; that he would now warn against using them since his own experience with them nearly killed him.

[@papaibro5369]

What he said medicine are good or bad

[@edu.33]

wow...thank you

[@shannonclark30]

It’s -…..ugghhhhhh…🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️😣😔😳- anxiety? PANIC ATTACKS? SEE? Ppl “Take ANXIETY WAAAAY TOO LIGHTLY-“YEEEAH, JUST ATOP WORRYING!” -they say!!???? HUH!? I SAY-TA AINT SUFFERED IT-YOU WILL NEVVVVVVVVER UNDERSTAND THE HELL IT CAN BECOME 4 YOU.

[@OsamaBinMoggin]

Could you do something on adhd

[@shannonclark30]

It’s looked at waaaaaaaaay 2 lightly. My mother-G.ma-G.G.ma-now me-soooooo what’s SO HAAAAARD TOO DIAGNOSE…. ESPECIALLY WHEN IVE BEEEEEN DUAGNOSED & uhm OVER 20 YEARS AGGGGO!!!??????? I just would truly like an answer there.

[@shannonclark30]

Especially! By a ‘Dr.!’

[@malcilraeure7150]

I do not wana take it 🥺I just don’t wan be overly dramatic

[@laurenclark1480]

I'm tired of being terrified. Triggered by dental 2 years of hell.

[@allaboutstress]

Hi. Anxiety medications. Your comments are a bit broad a base. How do the individual meds work? For example the science does not know how ssri and snri works. Neither do the pharma manufacturers or they are not telling. The theory is clear but not conclusive. Maybe you are talking about sedatives which anecdotally, can play a very positive comforting role. So, medications need to be more specifically explained for lay people to understand and make sound decisions from. Right now that’s not the case. Is it because the mental health industry doesn’t know? Is it because they are not being told?

[@jackieblue9536]

I think my Anxiety was made worse by meds...

[@BigGamingBossMan]

Short answer: no. Long answer. NOOOOOOOOOO

[@lisas151]

❤️❤️❤️

[@LEAH-lj9iw]

So the answer is - go ask your doctor

[@Titantitan001]

I don’t agree. The actual problem is never being addressed. Its a symptom based diagnostic process. So many people are running into this issue because they were never taught how to deal with anything stressful and they don’t know God.

[@puffybuns2311]

Not if every woman is like the muscle barbie.

[@julieanncheshire9960]

Excellent advice, but you should really stop trying to be cool. :)