I have suffered periods of intense and persistent depression in my life, I’ve never talked much about it and never in public before as I’ve never wanted to identify as a depressive or be seen as mentally ill. Now though, I’ve made a video all about it!
This is a video I’ve been thinking about making for many years – I guess it finally felt like the right time. Despite how it may look, this is not a confessional, not a cry for help or anything like that, I am well removed from the events I talk about.
Instead, I have made this video with the aim to help others that might in a similar place to where I once was, or know someone that is. I also wanted to share what it’s like to be on these powerful drugs, because I don’t think doctors always prepare people very well for what’s going to happen to them.
These were the anti-depressants I was prescribed:
Fluoxetine, brand name Prozac
Paroxetine, brand names Paxil and Seroxat
Venlafaxine, brand name Effexor
Sertraline, brand name Zoloft
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My uncle died some time ago. My aunt has been on antidepressants for 3 or 4 years now. She says that her life has sort of evened out. She also says that she would like to grieve and cry about her loss but she just cannot reach those emotions.
To be honest I feel that if the medication is keeping you from processing one of the most inevitable feelings we can experience (loss), it is no longer functioning like a medicine.
Max you are an inspiration for speaking out as honestly as you have! Sorry that you didn't have the support group when you needed it. you do now!!!!!!!!!
Max you're a hero.
Prozac turned my mother into a Zombie.
Seratonin has nothing to do with depression, apparently.
America spends more on Prozac than the entire African continent spends on medicine 💊
And SSRIs don't work.
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I've been there, so know what a lot of courage it took to be so open.
BTW, the word is a better place with you in it ❤️
Antidepressants aren't mind altering, they're mind disabling that's how they work. They disable the brain
A tough talk I'm sure. I'm 57 and walked down a similar road. My journey began medically also. My help came from a professional counselor. The ability to unburden oneself has a dramatic influence and likewise a partner with mental health issues only exacerbates the problem. Men tend to have a problem admitting there is a problem or that they a struggling. I am sure your talk has encouraged some to reach out. It can be had revisiting those times. I hope you are on top of it now and the rest of life treats you kind.
Yes, they used to dish out Prozac for everything!