One Year on Antidepressants: My Personal Journey and Insights

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Hola amigas! In this video, I dive deep into my journey with anti-depressants and how they've transformed my life.
Join me as I answer your thoughtful questions from Instagram, and share some personal insights on how medication, spirituality, and self-care have helped me find balance and happiness.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
3:45 - Mental Health Changes on Medication
8:22 - Long-term Side Effects of Medication
13:25 - Medication Impact on Daily Life
22:25 - Importance of a Support System
23:00 - Getting Off Medication
27:33 - Answering Instagram Questions
32:56 - OUTRO
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@chrisyousef711 22 дня назад

Attachment to your inner mind!!!! Oh, that hit so deep and resonates with me in my journey on getting on antidepressants. Omg, Dulce, you're so courageous, and you are an eloquent and clear voice for those of us who've struggled eit perpetual angst and depression. ❤❤❤

@crystalbrooks5912 22 дня назад

Thank you so much for sharing something so personal about yourself and what you’ve struggled with. That’s very courageous and admirable. I can relate to everything you shared to the tee!! It is so comforting knowing we’re not alone and that it’s okay to help yourself whatever that looks like. I’ve watched your channel for years probably before 2016-2017 and never knew you were going through this. I truly felt like I related to you like never before and I’m so grateful for you. Keep doing what you’re doing you never know who you are helping because you sure helped me. God Bless you and may our Lord continue to direct your paths as you put your trust in him.

@BellaEstrella7 23 дня назад

I’m on 10mg lexapro (for anxiety not depression) and every doctor has recommended me to taper off once I quit - not to quit cold Turkey. It was strongly advised to me that tapering off is the best way to get off otherwise you will experience exactly what Dulce experienced - withdrawals. If I go one day without taking the pill I’ll start to feel anxious or negative thoughts after 24hour but I recognize why. I started taking this because I struggle with anxiety and had some big life changes. I probably plan to be on this for a few years bc my life transitions have been a lot and I’m prone to perfectionism and anxiety and overthinking. I haven’t found that complete balance yet but on this medication I’ve been doing much much better and see it as a temporary fix while I try to implement natural methods of diet exercise mindset and overall health into my life.

@deniselove3849 20 дней назад

How long did take for lexapro to kick in. And with your anxeity did you have loss of sleep? I might have to get on meds for this.

@JazminMmasechaba 20 дней назад

You have come a long way from your closet when you were in the Army. It is beautiful to see. I also love that you're on your spiritual Journey with God. I promise he will reveal himself to you and everything will make sense. Many years ago I was on Effexor for 4 months and got off cold turkey. It was horrible! However, I believe that when you get off you have to give yourself time to feel the withdrawal symptoms. Your body is detoxing from the chemicals. You'll feel it all once again but then you'll come back to balance. Also, sadness, weeping, Pain, and so on are natural feelings. It's what reminds us we are alive. If we are perfectly happy and content and in control of everything all the time, when will we ever rely on God?

@glorialucatero7386 21 день назад

I was given lexapro from my psychiatrist over 2 months ago, haven’t taken them. Scared of side effects! Praying and fasting before I take them. Prayers please!

@deniselove3849 10 дней назад

Have you took them yet?

@glorialucatero7386 10 дней назад

@@deniselove3849 Not yet

@glorialucatero7386 9 дней назад

@@deniselove3849 not yet.

@krystalm543 9 дней назад

I love you Dulce! I love how you’re not afraid of sharing. I myself take lexapro and it has changed my life!! I’m a completely different person than I was before taking it. I resonate so much to everything you’ve experienced.

@rosadejesus1759 20 дней назад

Very proud of you there so many people suffering in silence because they feel shame, I wish you the best lots of love and light ❤

@bianca4829 3 дня назад

I hope we can keep breaking the stigma. People need to know it’s okay to reach out for help. Thank you for sharing this video ❤

@HomewiththeJoneses 17 дней назад

Your voice is so soothing ! 🩷🩷

@joissy14 18 дней назад

Thank you, Dulce, for sharing your story!!! You so strong!! Thank you for the update on the trip. I would love to go to Bali 🥰

@SmalltalkwithAndrea 19 дней назад

I too struggled with anxiety mainly my whole life even as a child. I would have these breathing episodes and always thought it was asthma attacks but they actually were panic attacks. I’ve always been very spiritual and connected to God and I will say that has helped me stay off meds until this past year I started getting extreme panic attacks that inhibited me from living a normal life with my kids. I would get them randomly throughout the day and couldn’t breath. God always being so close to my heart I felt a tug to get medical help. I too am on the lowest dose for anxiety and my life has substantially increased. It’s been a month and it is amazing how much has improved in my life. I’m also in therapy and doing a lot of my inner work from my childhood. I know it is an aide to help me get through this time in my life not forever but it shouldn’t be looked down upon it can help change someone’s life. Religion / Faith can’t cure all genetic mental illnesses unfortunately.

@Caroli.Colibri 21 день назад

I've never dealt with depression but I am so happy I clicked this video! Wow, Dulce, it was so power - so beautiful. Honestly, it's one of the best videos you've produced simply because of the energy behind it. I might even watch it again! I'm proud of you, I'm happy for you. Everyone's journey is different and I'm happy that you're allowing yourself the freedom to journey at your own pace. 🤍 P.S. Hair and outfit were perfect for this video! 💛🤍

@Caroli.Colibri 21 день назад

powerful*

@gracemedina1320 22 дня назад

ashwagandha has helped me so much , i take breaks consuming it so my body downt adjust to it. I don’t think I would take antidepressants

@tastyvideotreats 19 дней назад

Which brand?

@lovelife07o7 18 дней назад

What brand do you take?

@LunaWaffle 13 дней назад

What benefits have you felt from it?

@gracemedina1320 12 дней назад

@@tastyvideotreats it was the lemme brand - chill de stress gummies they helped calm me down and not feel depressed but over consuming could make you feel numb of your emotions so just be aware

@brookecolles8861 22 дня назад

After 12 years I was able to get off of medication. I tried multiple times. I will say you should always work with your dr, unlike myself that tappered way too quickly and had many struggles. I’m happy to be off and though I still have hard times I’m learning new ways to live through meditation, herbs, naturopathic medicine, and psychotherapy. I know medication has helped in the past and I can always go back if I need but I also know how hard it is to go off. I also think dr are quick to hand out pills when we aren’t focused on the person as whole.

@beebeebrittany 17 дней назад

I was on and off lexapro for a few years and I was also trying to conceive. Doctor said if I get pregnant I have to ween off of them. I started feeling better so I got off of them and now years later I’m back to square one. I am so anxious and depressed. It’s hard for me to even keep a job at the moment because of the way I feel. I am an over thinker and I am very hard on myself. I also had a traumatic childhood which I feel is the reason for my anxiety also trying to conceive for many many years hasn’t helped at all either. I am getting closer to god and working out everyday. I do feel like I have a purpose and I do feel like things will get better soon ❤

@valler09 21 день назад

The set up looks so so sick my friend. Awesome work as always. Keep it up. 👏🏼

@esmeraldacastillo7471 21 день назад

Question: you said you weren’t on Lexapro, you said you were on oxalate. I thought oxalate and lexapro were the same. Could you please clarify. Thanks!

@ellell1203 22 дня назад

How do I join future trips? So exciting ❤ keep me posted

@LillyVeeee 23 дня назад

I was just given my depression diagnosis and I’m scared to be put on medication for this exact reason.

@NANCY5163 22 дня назад

I used to take antidepressants. I stopped needing them when I prayed to Jesus more ✨💕 he heard me when I was really hopeless once again. I officially had a reason to stop taking them when I got pregnant. Don’t give up 💕 I believe in a healthy spirit and mind, stopped the desire to take medicine and would rather see what God says about it.. don’t get me wrong, sometimes Medicine is helpful, just know there’s hope

@LunaWaffle 13 дней назад

Was it hard to ween off the medication?

@NANCY5163 13 дней назад

@@LunaWaffle honestly no, because what I was looking for was never going to be found in medication, but in God 💯

@baileyannarose 23 дня назад

Do they give anyone else ‘brain zaps’?? It made me feel strange being on antidepressants at first. 😬 It took about a year to even out, but i still get them sometimes.

@Sweetieee 23 дня назад

What is that?

@MsWeirdTv 23 дня назад

I got brain zaps when I stopped taking 10mg of Lexapro

@Brendys1990 22 дня назад

@@Sweetieee when your head does a weird vibration that lasts about 3 seconds

@The2009An 22 дня назад

I got it when I got off of lexapro. Mine felt like when I move my eyeballs to a side I’d feel like a zapping feeling in my head for a sec.

@JazminMmasechaba 20 дней назад

when you go off cold turkey you get those Zaps

@benedettadike1411 22 дня назад

Thank you for sharing your experience. Im scared to get on medications because the stories ive heard. But so while on it, Does it gives you energy while one it,i heard you said that you worked out, i wonder can you use creating, what supplements did you use, or what can you use? Vitamin? Can you drink alcohol? Etc.... you look pretty fit 😍 23:07

@brookecolles8861 22 дня назад

I was told to limit or avoid alcohol when I was on medication. Alcohol makes you depressed anyways so it counter acts the medication. If you do drink I would suggest only 1-2 max or check with your dr.

@JazminMmasechaba 20 дней назад

Take Moringa for energy and so many more benefits.

@AnitaNaomi-gm6fd 22 дня назад

Outro is a special taper clinic to help you out SSRI safely

@AJ-pg4xr 3 дня назад

Omg i watched you 10 years ago, you still look exactly the same 😮

@darlingdior 22 дня назад

Im sad because I could benefit from these (I cry everyday and have the worst anxiety) but don't have any insurance to help me pay for them :((

@peacefulsleep7052 22 дня назад

Look into hormonal balancing foods and supplements. When I was studying psychology (a long time ago) the FIRST thing they taught us was to look at vitamin B supplementation as this was a starting point for mental issues. Doesn't cost much so doctors don't make money out of it. Also most people are deficient in vitamin D (which is actually a hormone) and we NEED 10, 000iu per 10kgs of body weight every day, and more if you're overweight. It takes 7 days before you reach an ok level. The hormone balancing herb Ashwaganda is also incredible. So, High dose vitamin B, Vitamin D, and Ashwaganda. Try each one for a week on its own first and take notes on how it's working.

@darlingdior 22 дня назад

@@peacefulsleep7052 I am probabaly deficient in all of those. I don't get outside at all cause I don't have anyone to go do outdoorsey stuff with, and I am overweight due to my knee surgeries I had. What kind of Vitamin B should I take? I know theres different numbers linked to them lol

@yiselba21 21 день назад

Ashwaghanda, turmeric and magnesium should help you!! Also, vitamin D or sunlight.

@limongem 22 дня назад

Oxalate ?

@nancypalaciosdevereaux8254 22 дня назад

Oh my goodness, I can’t believe your psychiatrist told you can come off of it cold turkey. You need to tapper off! Also, coming off antidepressants less than a year of using it is not effective. I’m pretty shocked that your psychiatrist allowed this.

@summislifeinmuscat583 23 дня назад

First view

@sabri900 23 дня назад

I'm not sure of its your mic but your s's are sharp and hurts my ears

@yasmincruz7404 22 дня назад

Yes i felt that 😖

@JasminCA93 21 день назад

I can say the same, I processed and dealt with everyone in an emotional way. It was always sad to say bye, let go, and I’d get attached to what was so surface level for the average person. Now with meds, I think I let go of it completely. I also deal with hiding that I take meds or I don’t want to tell anyone what I go through. It’s very personal. You look and sound amazing Dulce 🧡🥹