My doctor prescribed me a 90 day dose that I filled back in like November and still don’t have the courage to take it. I think I’ve tried just about all I can and I’m willing to try. I’m nervous, but I need a change. 30 year old Black girl and I don’t know anyone else to talk to about it, so thank you for this
@@Mrsbribradley Haven’t taken it, sis! I started working out consistently and getting closer to God things have gotten sooooo much better for me. I am NOT saying that you shouldn’t take it bc of my experience. You, of course, have got to do what’s best for you❤️ but, I think I’ve learned more mechanisms that can help me in those moments. Wishing you the best💗
I can resonate with every single thing you said. Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm actually going to share this with my therapist, because sometimes I don't have the right words to say to explain how I'm feeling. You touched everything, from the people in my life that should have recognized something being wrong to struggling to get up to brushing my teeth and even remaining in bed for 4 hours. Thank you for this.
I am so glad this video could help!!! I'm representing for us high functioning girlies. We got this! And if you ever need someone to talk to DM me on Instagram.
I feel better on meds, but my mom always made me feel i was taking them for no reason. I just needed to "get out more". And for awhile i believed that. Until i got tired of feeling depressed EVERYDAY. No amount of sunlight or family outings can make it go away. Its just there. And no one in my family understands that. My mom always made sure i had therapists, but i didnt get any understanding from her. I just decided to do what works. I need meds 🤷🏽♀️
Hello, I'm considering antidepressants too, but I'm struggling with the thought that i'll need them forever which i don't want. So my question is if you're planning to take them long term and if/how you're okay with that. Thank you
Hi! This was such a hard question. I want to take my medicine as long as I need it and if I had to guess how long that would be, I do think it would be for the rest of my life. I’ve had chronic depression for such a long time that I don’t think I would be healthy without the medicine. I will say that if you find the right medicine it doesn’t feel bad to be on the medicine it actually feels lifesaving and you can always work with your medical providers on creating a plan for you to get off of your medicine one day if you so choose! But I think the fear that I felt about being on antidepressants is really different than actually being on them and I don’t mind taking them for the rest of my life.
Thanks for making this video. I'm Black & am on anxiety meds and have been in therapy for 3 years but have been feeling depressive thoughts for a few months. So this helps me weigh my options on if I should go on then
Yes and you can always dm me if you need any support. It’s such a hard decision but for me it was so necessary. I look back on my life without meds and I was just completely chaotic 😂😭 but I’m a lot more level headed now
Thank you for sharing your story! I was prescribed the same medication and have been undergoing a deep dive as I’m kind of scared to start. Stories like this help keep me hopeful. Your bravery is amazing! I hope things are still improving for you!
Thank you so much! I have been strongly considering seeking out a psychiatrist to get prescribed medication for my anxiety and depression after the symptoms have not subsided for about 2 years now. (I'm a nursing student btw) . This has really helped especially since we do not have much representation in our community about this topic!
I’m so happy I could help 😭 I think I’m on my second year on meds so I think I’ll do an update video about my experience 💗💗 and yes girl we have to talk about it because the supplements just weren’t cutting it 😭😭
Hey Beautiful, thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your experience. I definitely understand the stigma that comes with mental health in our community. I’m looking to start meds soon but I am so nervous, your video is very encouraging!
Hi Asia! Thank you so much for your kind words. It has been such a journey but I'm so glad I went and got help. I wish you the best in starting meds! 💕💕
