The Dark Side Of Ozempic - My Story 

Hey, Neuroscientist here. I hope you read the comments because I might have an explanation for you. GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic don't just act on the digestive system and pancreas, they also activate very specific cells in the hypothalamus of the brain called Orexin cells (also known as Hypocretin cells. The neuropeptide was discovered by 2 different labs at the same time in the late 90's so it has 2 names.) Orexin neurons control things like hunger, satiety, metabolism, and sleep. There are only about 100k in a healthy brain. A lack of Orexin can cause disorders like Narcolepsy, where REM sleep starts intruding on the waking state, with sleepiness, sleep attacks, hallucinations, and sleep paralysis while awake. While people with Narcolepsy have more endogenous GLP-1 in their blood stream, it doesn't have those cells in the brain to act on, so people with this disorder are insensitive to it. More recent research has also found that people with anxiety have more Orexin A than people without anxiety. GLP-1 agonists excite Orexin neurons to produce more Orexin. In short: Ozempic makes you produce too much Orexin A in your brain and it can cause this anxiety. Furthermore, both an overactive and underactive orexin signaling pathways have been found to be associated with depression. I think your decision to stop the medication is a good one. I doubt it would have gotten better for you. I hope you're feeling better now. ♥

Psychotherapist here. Thank you for having the courage to share your story! You've likely saved some lives. You're a beautiful person!

My friend was on Ozempic for a number of months and she literally had to move out of her apartment because she was having suicidal thoughts and she was actually afraid she might end up jumping out of the window. Thank God she didn't, but I heard stories without a happy ending. She regained all the weight she had lost, but she swears she will never use Ozempic again.

You just saved me. God sent me to your video. I have very serious anxiety and depression. Ive almost died 2x. I have been considering this drug. Thank God I saw your video. Thank you so so much. Thank you! I pray you feel back to normal soon! ❤

Do you TRULY understand how many people you've helped with your transparency in this experience?!?! You're a freaking hero Celina 😭💝

Coming from a nurse; I’m glad you put this out there for people to see, it’s not all good and easy with this medication.

Thank you so much for sharing. My dad was prescribed Ozempic for type 2 Diane. He was so nice, patient, and loving before, took four shots and had to stop bc he became depressed, so easily agitated, and started experiencing anxiety attacks. He’s been off it for about six weeks, and he’s now been hospitalized and is experiencing extreme paranoia. It is so scary. He’s a completely different person. The doctors are saying he may possibly will need to be committed to a psych ward. Just a few months ago, he was a totally normal dad.

I was literally going to ask my GP if they thought that this would work for me on my next visit. I mentioned to my Mom that I was going to try this drug for weight loss. My Mom said, "Is it Ozempic, don't take it, it almost killed me." She said that she was in Walmart and ran outside and projectile vomited, and had an accident in her pants. She said for a week it was like having a terrible stomach virus. She said all she did was cry, and she couldn't hold anything down. Celina, thank you for sharing your story. People need to know. Stay the adorable little sweetheart that you are!

I had a friend who ended her being on Ozempic , she hung herself. And she didn't die but she is in a coma, she may not ever wake up. She left behind 3 children. Please for the love of God, listen to yourself, if you feel something isn't right, go get help. Don't become an Amanda, don't leave your family behind to take care of your lifeless body, hoping that one day you will wake up and be a Mom again, or wife, daughter, son, brother.... Whichever your important and people love you.

Celina! You may have just saved my friend’s life! Her mother and I have been so scared, I showed this to her mother yesterday, we talked to my friend and she just fell apart crying because we may have figured it out. That medication was the only change in her life! They’re going to see her doctor tomorrow!!!! 🙏 thank you, Celina! Thank you! By the way, you are so beautiful the way you are!!! So beautiful!!!!

I don't usually comment on RU-vid and I don't know if you will ever see this, but I just wanted to say that you are so brave for sharing such a vulnerable moment. I'm bipolar, rapid cycling and I have pretty good control over managing my triggers but in the low moments, there are no words to articulate it. It's very personal, vulnerable and raw. I just wanted to reach out to let you know that you matter. Your life matters. Continue to listen to your gut, especially when it comes to mental health. Keep shining your beautiful light. This goes for anyone who may feel like there is no way out. Take it one moment at a time. You're doing it. You've got this. Much love from a total stranger who empathizes with the profound low moments. ❤

You are not alone. I quit after only 3 shots of .25! My anxiety was so bad I couldn’t function. It was so intense and all my strategies that I’d learned over the years, even including already taking a regular anti anxiety medication, and I was in really bad shape. I was also so helpful and know so many people that said it actually made them feel improvement in their moods…nope. Not for me. What you shared was brave and it resonated so much with me. I didn’t take my 4th dose today, so should be 50% out of my system, but I’m still not ok. Each day will bring things back to normal. Hang in there. I will too! ❤

This video may save my moms life. Nothing I've been saying to her is getting through but maybe hearing from someone else will help. Celina I can't thank you enough. I'm so sorry you experienced this but sharing it may save people's lives. Thank you Celina Thank you so much. I am so glad you figured out what was going on. I'm so glad you are going to be ok. ❤

My hubby was on it for 3 months before he had to stop because his depression and suicidal thoughts were through the roof. He said he was in a fog. After about 3 weeks of stopping ozempic, his mental health is back to normal.

I’ve been feeling inadequate for not taking it. Thank you so much. I wish I could pay you for this information. You have no idea how much you’re helping people.

HOLY SHIT. Thank you so much for being so transparent about your feelings and experiences with your mental health. I also find it difficult to talk about these things... You've got this!! You are so strong!!!

Thank you, my husband has severe Bipolar, PTSD and BPD and he takes this. You may have saved my husband's life. His moods have been all over the place and we couldn't figure out why, now we may.

I’m a medical student, and what you described is exactly what’s wrong with medicine today- everyone gets hyped up without enough regard for the consequences (specifically the mental ones) whenever something new and groundbreaking pops up. I had a gastrectomy a few years ago. I was 18 and very focused on having the surgery. It’s been almost 10 years now and just recently I read this article about the fact that the gastrointestinal system has a VERY substantial amount of serotonin within it (we don’t know the exact pathophysiological mental health consequences and chemical imbalance of these kinds of surgeries. Let’s just say I am currently diagnosed with drug-resistant major depression (at least I have some kind of resilience in me🤪) Other than that my weight has been fluctuating significantly and I’m currently “chunkier” than ever. I’m also very familiar with the feeling of medications “betraying” you by throwing something else about your health and body off balance. I’m so proud and I even feel validated in a way by you sharing your experiences. Stay strong ily

Chantix for stopping smoking did this to me. I changed so much in just days. These medicines scare me. Thank you for sharing

Celina!!! Your vulnerability in this video just saved so many! I hope this dark time gets better for you. It’s amazing reading these comments. Doctors don’t always paint a clear picture for their patients and they have to find things out the hard way and some don’t find out until it’s too late. You are amazing and so brave!

As a mental health professional, I'm so proud of you for speaking up about your experience with this drug. Many people are experiencing these side effects along with other effects but are to ashamed to speak up about it. I hope your video inspires others to share their experiences as well. I hope you return to the true you soon.

The thing that I don’t fully understand as a nurse is that it’s very common knowledge that peoples digestion heavily affects their mental health and vice versa, so for them to essentially slow your digestion to a halt, and expect that not to have mental side effects is literally insane, I’m so sorry that you’re dealing with that. I hope that you are feeling better and that people who see this will take this seriously.

I’m a nurse and thank you for sharing! I am sorry you went thru this. I will be checking my patients mental health now ❤

This made me cry so hard hearing this. I ache because I relate in so many ways.

I LITERALLY have had my prescription sitting here for the past month and I haven’t taken it for some reason. I already see a therapist for anxiety and depression and am going through a really tough time in life and then out of the blue I see your video. You haven’t come up in my feed in months!! This is a sign. Thank you!! Thank you!!

Celina! Coming from both a shared partaker of deep, dark tragedy and trauma in my own life, and an avid visual storyteller, a vocal coach and professional Voice-Over artist and singer, I promise this is relevant, the depth and integrity of your deep vulnerability with your audience is both heart-tugging, deeply captivating and tender. You are a natural and beautiful storyteller with the unique talent to engage vocally with your subject matter in a gentle sort of perseverance and vulnerability which has a remarkable impact on your capacity to both draw in the focus and imagination of your audience. Also, I do not mean to be flippant, I completely recognize and acknowledge the difficulties you are going through. I just wanted you to know the general effect you have on the rest of us :-) stay strong! In fact… Know that you are so much stronger than you even realize. Continue to develop gratitude for this wonderful gift of hope you to have that at times barely illuminates The deeper, darker challenging trails life typically exacts of you. Your gift of laughter manifests as warmth and joy in peoples lives. Understand that your courageous cheerfulness in the brazen face of adversity, is a rare and precious gift. As are you to the world. You are a marvellous positive force for good, and a net positive contribution to both history, your contemporaries, and this generation. Nothing happens by mistake. if I had any advice, it would be to stop seeking the advice and counsel of psychics, or other forms of pagan magic, witchcraft, etc. etc. Your warm, charitable, generous way of loving in combination with your excellent natural instincts are enough. Seek council from your closest friends, the best books, the best available science and information you can access, from sealed and chartered sights like pubmed. Consider prayer. Above ALL - Stay Honest! Thank you! Kent

I just found your page for the first time today, and I absolutely think it was a divine intervention. Thank you for posting this. You have most likely saved lives. Many blessings to you! 💞

Ozempic took my mothers life on Mother’s Day this year… she was on dialysis and they gave it to her for weight loss to get her transplant.. her pancreas went completely necrotic and she went into multiple organ failure… as much as it pains me to hear what you have been through and I’m glad you’re hear it brings relief hearing more people talk about the dangers… I wish you nothing but happiness❤

Celina, thank you. I also have type 2 diabetes and was given ozempic, along with Tresiba and Novalog. I stopped the Ozempic after a few months because I was scared of my own thoughts. I thought I was going crazy or I was making it up. I feel so validated in what I felt. Thank you for being you and sharing your stories. Even ones that aren't the happiest.

It literally takes the joy of everything you find joy in and completly blocks joy. Period

My sister was on it for several weeks and she said she was losing weight and eating less. Feeling great until she didn't. She said to me that she woke up one day and was in the darkest place, unaliving herself was all she could think about. I thank god she is still here with me. She immediately called her doctor and was told to destroy what was left and come in the office asap. I have heard so many dark stories related to this injection. None of them were seen online until this video. Thank YOU so much Celina

Thank you. My husband is on it for diabetes and he's been off lately. He knows he's been off lately and hasn't been able to figure out what is triggering his depression and anxiety. I'm passing this on to him. Thank you for using your platform to inform others.

This is scary as hell. There are kids on this stuff for Gods sake. Thank you, Angel, for getting the word out.

I'm just seeing this and I'm due to start ozempic next week 😱 I'm pre diabetic and was so excited to start it to get my sugar and weight under control but I'm starting to question it because I already suffer from panic attacks and mild depression. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Now maybe I can go into this a little more aware. I love your content btw and take care of YOU first sweetheart. You don't owe anyone anything but you owe it yourself to take care of yourself. ❤

I’m a registered dietitian. Many of my clients have been prescribed Ozempic for weightloss or diabetes and I have heard very similar complaints of depression, anxiety and a feeling of doom. My recommendation to all people looking for ways to help control weight and diabetes is to keep a good journal and change eating habits. Unfortunately there is nothing easy about losing weight or keeping your sugar in check. I lost 240lbs in my journey to health and it took me clawing my eyes out trying to get where I am now. Peace and love to everyone trying to be/get healthy

OMG! Yes! I took two doses at 0.25 and that second shot is when this kicked in for me. I was literally shaking 2 days later and extreme anxiety. I was miserable! Could not stop crying for days. I’m so thankful I realized it was the Ozempic and could go ahead and stop right then. I’ve been googling and couldn’t find anything about this. I was starting to think it was just me and then this video popped up for me today.

Thank you for being so honest and vulnerable! This is so important! It takes a lot of courage for you to speak out like this. Thank you!

The way you articulated this was done so well 🤍

Celina, you have saved yourself and many of your viewers from a harsh health/ mental health future. As a psychotherapist I want to tell you that you have demonstrated strength and courage in all you've shared in your video. Many blessings to you as you forward from this negative experience.

I've been a diabetic for 3 years now, I was in denial the first year, and it took me going to the ER for high blood sugar to start to take it serious. So the last 18 months I've been on the injection pen, it's been helping me so much, and the weight loss is awesome too. Yet, I have also noticed I've been having more anxiety lately, and more panic attacks. Thank you so much for bringing awareness to this, I'm going to call my GP Monday because I'm suppose to go up in my dosage at the end of the month. I do not want my panic attacks to get worse, I've barely gotten to a point to where I'm functioning, and I don't want to undo years of therapy and medication combinations.

God it takes a lot for me to leave a comment especially on an older video but man! This story is so real. Im also diabetic, went on Ozempic and when I went up in dose, I ended up on the hospital. Panic attacks for the first time in my life. Waking up yelling. And then 1.0 launched me into the onset of pancreatitis and the ensuing panic attack felt like a heart attack put me in the hospital. This is a scary SCARY medication and its VERY new. If you're reading this comment please PLEASE take this video to heart.

You’re brave making this video. My husband used to be easygoing and calm. Now, he’s moody and gets angry quickly. He doesn’t see it. I told him he’s different since taking this drug. He doesn’t believe me. I’m glad you got off this drug. I’m sorry you went through so much.

This video is spookily timed. I just got diagnosed with diabetes and my Dr prescribed me ozempic. I haven't taken it yet. As someone who already struggles with depression and anxiety that is absolutely terrifying, especially when the Dr seems so blase about it. I'm sorry you went through all that. We love you Celina ❤ Thank you for sharing this.

My Dr has been pushing this drug. I've been scared to do it. This has convinced me not to use it. I have bad depression already. I'm a single mom on the verge of homelessness. This video may have saved my life and my kid's. I hope you feel better soon. I've been watching you for years, and I trust you. Thank you!

I never thought my depression and suicidal thoughts could be related to Ozempic. Thank you for the video.

Thank you for being brave enough to share this video. My daughter is diabetic and after watching this I warned her about the dangers of it in case her doctor ever suggested it. She already is prone to anxiety so I never want her to take it. I’m sorry you’re going through this but thank you for helping others. Even once you’re totally off of it and it has eventually left your system, please know that that you may have to go through some PTSD because this happened. Your brain and body goes through the same as if you have just lived through a literal war. Have things in place to help you with that. Much love!

It's crazy how unrecognized the connection between hormones and emotions in the medical feel. It's like they don't see it or want to see it.

I’ve been on it for 2 months, and this is the first time I’m hearing this! I can hardly get out of bed! Thank you so so much! The fog is real!!! I told my psychiatrist about it. He wasn’t concerned. I have been weening myself off for 2 weeks. I’m not taking another shot!!!

thank you so much for speaking on this. I started .5 two weeks ago and i’ve had derealization, severe anxiety, and passive ideation ever since. I’ve been wishing I could break my foot or get in a light car accident so I don’t have to go outside or go to work because i feel so miserable and terrified all the time. Quitting asap.

I had this same side effect with Lyrica. At first it was the wonder drug everyone said it was. My pain had faded away and then I started having uncontrollable feelings I had never had before. I’m always in control of myself and very aware of my feelings and I was not myself anymore and it was horrible. I got off the meds and it took me another 13 years to find a treatment that would actually help my pain. I’m glad you are recovering now. And I’m glad your speaking out.

So crazy that now TWO of my fav creators have spoken up about this crazy drug!!! I’m so sorry you’re going through this because of a medication! Both you and Jamie French seem like wonderful people and I would hate to lose either of you to this terrible struggle!

As someone who suffers with severe depression and is now being medicated for it, seeing this breaks my heart. I can see the pain and fear in her eyes. Nothing is more terrifying than loosing control of your mind and thoughts. Racing thoughts, dark thoughts (about death), Panik attacks, feeling like you are no longer you and you are floating outside of your body. No one knows how dark it can get until they experience it themselves and it is life changing. For her and anyone who ever experiences it, reach out for help. I promise you that you aren’t alone in the dark. In the dark you can’t see anyone or anything but just because you can’t see the light, doesn’t mean it isn’t there. I hope that she and everyone else get help and find their way back to the light. Never give up ❤

Thank you for speaking out on this.

The fact that people are mind blown by medicine having less than desired and sometimes harmful side effects has always blown my mind. I'm glad you recognized it wasn't for you and got off it. It's unfortunate, but like all drugs there will always be people who can't/shouldnt take it and those it works out great for. Same goes for absolutely everything in life is whether it be food, drink, medication, etc.

I have 6 kids that depend on me and this video just saved my life. I’m about 35 lbs over weight.. can’t seem to get rid of these pounds maybe it’s pre menopause 😢 and I had an appointment with a doctor on Friday to prescribe ozempic to me.. I will not be taking it, it’s not worth my babies losing their mom. Thank you for sharing this! May god bless you always ❤

Thank you for your honesty. I had an appointment for my first shot in 10 min. Your video came across and I believe it was for a reason. Praying for healing and complete restoration of your mental health.

Thank you for being vulnerable.. I am so glad and proud that you are strong enough to speak out. Please keep taking care of yourself. You make so many people happy and laugh.

Celina for the win! Congratulations for holding onto to your strength and coming through the storm!

Just because something has been prescribed by a doctor doesn't mean it's going to be safe for you and the drug companies fight HARD to suppress side effect information. Thank you for being open and I tell everyone that they can reach out to me if they need to talk 💜 I've been through some bad times and I'm medication resistant or have terrible side effects from antidepressants and it can be terrifying and isolating and sometimes just surviving is the biggest achievement.

I started Ozempic 2 months ago. For the first time, my blood sugar numbers have been so much better. HOWEVER, I have major depression disorder, Anxiety and CPTSD and I started having worse anxiety before bed. Ive been sluggish and also having horrible nightmares. I never thought it would be because of Ozempic. Thank you so much for this video!

Thank you for being so courageous and speaking out. People need to hear this. You are an amazing person! I love you! You will get through this ❤❤❤

Really appreciate the simplicity of this video. Long form content for the win!! Glad your okay

People who have depression or anxiety should not take this drug! It can cause panic attacks, worsening anxiety and depression. The worst part is the suicidal thoughts. It’s such a horrible feeling when you don’t feel in control. I’m so glad you made this video! My friend Jane is taking this and has experienced everything you just said. She had to stop taking Ozempic. Thank you Celina for being so brave and sharing your experience. 🤗♥️

Celina, you're an angel. This will save lives. My jaw hit the floor and tears welled in my eyes. About 6 months ago my primary care Doc wanted to put me on Ozempic to help get my A1C down faster and help shed some weight faster. He had started taking it for both Diabetes and weightloss. He couldn't perscribe it because I've had pancreatitis. I may well have finally "un-alived" myself after having made several aborted attempts earlier in my struggles with both severe depression and moderate anxiety. I started battling with depression and "un-aliving" ideation when I was 16. I'm 55 now. I was misdiagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder in my late 20's. 10yrs later, we finally realized I had Type II Bipolar Disorder. Very common mistake. The mood swings are less severe than Type I so you don't always notice when you swing up into Hypomania, you're just thrilled you feel better and have more energy and motivation after being at the Depression end. In the past 4yrs, I've been through quite a few "major life events" that negatively impacted my mood. I'm fortunate, I've always responded well to psych meds. I'd been cruisin' along at relatively low maintenece doses until about 18mos ago, when my psych Doc and I decided to titrate back up. We ended up at the max doses, with a plan to titrate back down when I was ready. This was because, for the first time in over 15yrs, I was battling hard with serious depression and anxiety. To give you the short list: -4yrs ago I was disgnosed with NASH (a more severe form of non alcoholic fatty liver disease( NAFLD) that resulted in scarring on my liver (aka cirrhosis) and a whole lotta related abdominal issues, including varices (internal vericose veins) in my esophogus. -Shortly after being diagnosed, I started bleeding out internally due to one of the varices bursting open. Came very close to dying because I had no idea at first. -3yrs ago, I moved from a place I loved and was very happy, to a place two states south so I could be surrounded by my family and their loving support. -One year ago, my father died of Parkinson's on the otherside of the country. Dementia took him from me 2yrs before he died when he lost the ability to communicate. I hadn't seen him in over 10yrs, but we talked often. It has been the most agonizing loss I've ever experienced. That's quite a few boxes checked on the "major life events" list that impact your mental health. Toss in a buttload of chronic and acute pain, well... it's understandable I was struggling with my mental health. You may have connected the dots already, but I never thought I'd be _happy_ I'd had pancreatitis once. If not, we'd have added the Ozempic, and my depression and anxiety would have sent me into a pit of dispair. Having been maxed out on my psych med doses, we would have almost certainly started the Brain Chemistry Polka. It's horrid. You titrate off what's been working for about 15yrs, while titrating up one med after another in search of a new combo. And each new drug can take up to a month before you can tell if it's working. Up and down, up and down and not realizing the Ozempic is the problem. I can almost guarantee, we're going to see a significant spike in un-aliving and quite possibly the un-aliving of others, domestic violence substance abuse, etc... This comment is already a bit long so I'll end it. But if you, or any others who see this, have any questions, just ask. I'm all about destigmatizing mental health. ❤️

Thank you for sharing Celina! I’ve been wanting to get on Ozempic for weight loss. I also have mental health problems! You may have saved my life. Also thanks for being vulnerable and authentic! ❤️ I’m thankful you’re still here.

Thank you for sharing this 🙏 I pray for a quick recovery in your life, beautiful lady ❤

Jamie French spoke out on her issues with this med also. Be safe and aware with new meds. Thanks for sharing Celina!

Thank you for bringing awareness. I am a mental health provider who now knows to watch this. Mental health side effects were left out of the prescribing information from the manufacturer, but mentioned on the Mayo clinic website. People with mental illness are so much more likely to be overweight and diabetic than general population for a myriad of reasons including motivation struggles and weight gaining psychiatric meds. Thanks again and hope you feel like yourself again very soon ❤

This was so raw. I have never heard someone sounding so truthful and real. And as someone who has dealing with mental health since I was young all I can say is that anytime mental health is at risk it is just not worthy. Sometimes people don’t understand what is at risk, by taking some pills to lose weight or even those hormones that people take to change their gender, I have seen drastic changes in people that used to be very happy and full of energy becoming depressed and anxious, the price to pay its to high. Living with mental health is a battle everyday, even the little things seem to be overwhelming.

Thank you Cel for keeping it real. I love you and take care of yourself. Sending you a big hug and keep pushing forward. 🤗

OMG. This is enlightening for me. I’m diabetic and started Ozempic 3 months ago. I started for a month of .25 and now take .5. It’s really helped stabilize my sugars and nothing else did. I haven’t planned to increase my dose, I’m happy with it now. I’m now very scared. I used to have terrible panic attacks years ago and have since even no longer needed anti anxiety. This is now something I will pay close attention to. Thanks for sharing.

My mom is a type 2 diabetic and she deals with anxiety and depression and she talked to her doctor about Ozempic but her doctors said there wasn’t enough research with this drug to trust it. I’m like “why are so many people taking this then??” How is this okay?? Im going to show my mom this because I know how badly she wanted to take it but with her mental health, I don’t think it would be good. I’m so sorry you went through this, Celina. We’re all here for you! Sending my love and prayers💕💕

Thank you for sharing your very personal story. I think it’s important that people who are on Ozempic, share these kind of stories so that others who may be going through this, know they are not alone. This is a side of this “craze” that isn’t really talked about. You seem like a very strong woman and I hope you are getting back to your old self. Much love.

im just speechless, im so sorry, sharing this and bringing awareness to this is such a brave move from you that im sure i and many people appreciate. sending you a big hug.

Oh honey! I had a HORRIBLE experience with it as well! It messed with my body in awful ways - and it was terrifying to FEEL it in my system… those weeks of waiting for it to get out of my body were the loooongest! I’m so upset at doctors who are prescribing this stuff like candy. You are doing SUCH IMPORTANT WORK by sharing this! Thank you so much for all the people you’re going to help by being so vulnerable… 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

Thank you SoOOoOo much for this video. A life long girlfriend of mine is now struggling with major depression and she just recently reached out to me about her having suicidal ideation. She has NEVER been like this before. *EVER* Its like i dont even know her anymore And i am absolutely TERRIFIED for her and her children. 💔😭 I have watched her Mental state decline *RAPIDLY* since starting Ozempic. I just never would have thought to put two and two together. I am so thankful to you for sharing this. I am going to speak with her tomorrow. Together we will save my friends life and get her far far away from this "miracle" medication. ❤❤❤🙏❤❤❤

Omg that is INSANE! Thank you so much for sharing this with us all on the inter webs. I’m definitely going to share this with others! I can’t imagine the amount of sheer will it would take to NOT hurt myself at the point that you got to. Thank you for saying something because people Need to know!!!

Oooh Celina. Thank you so much for this. About the same time you were going thru this with Ozempic, I was starting Ozempic. I wish I had seen this then. I thought this was going to be the answer to all the problems I had from these diseases. I am overweight and a diabetic. I didn't have the mental anguish, but I got horribly sick and had to go to the ER. I was changed to Monjauro and got very sick again. This stuff is just evil. I too am glad for the people who can successfully take it, but all should beware of the bad it can cause. Love ya Girl. Jewell

Thank you so much for posting this. A year ago on May 30th, my mom almost died because of Ozempic. Out of nowhere that evening she started vomiting profusely and she couldn't stop. In my entire life I had never seen her that sick, ever. I rushed her to the hospital and while we waited in the ER she kept vomiting. And she was also acting really off. After sending her for tests it was discovered that she had severe pancreatitis to the point her pancreas had gone necrotic. But also, she had suffered a stroke. The doctors confirmed both as side effects from Ozempic. She ended up in the hospital for over 6 weeks and had to be tube fed for some of it because she couldn't keep anything down. I have to speak up now anytime I see people excitedly saying they've started it. IT'S NOT WORTH IT!!! I will also say, I do recall her seeming more gloomy and teary and saying things like it would be better if she wasn't here. Those first few days in the hospital she had said to me that maybe it would be better if she went to be with my dad who passed away back in 2011. Scary stuff. Just don't do it. I know the struggle to lose weight, I am 7 months out from gastric bypass and I know the desperation to want to lose weight. But Ozempic isn't the way to do it. Sending you love Celina

I’m so glad you spoke out about Ozempic. My husband’s doctor prescribed him Ozempic late last year to treat his advanced diabetes and at a larger than starter dose. My husband, Frank, had a history of pancreatitis, kidney failure, heart failure, glaucoma, depression, and anxiety, all of which were controlled, and had been for years, with medication. All these conditions should have excluded him from treatment with Ozempic. While this was a relatively new doctor for Frank, the doctor had been given his full medical history. Frank started having severe digestive issues, dangerously low blood sugar issues and vision problems almost immediately. So, with his doctor’s approval, he stopped taking it after two months. Then, while it was still in his system, he started having very scary vision problems that he had never had before (double vision, severely blurred vision) and debilitating depression, uncontrolled rage, and suicidal ideation. He was a completely different person - so different from his normally sweet and funny self. On two separate occasions, I had to call for crisis intervention. Once he left me in our car and drove across the state with plans to kill himself. My daughter flew to Seattle and rented a car to find him, while I followed his debit card transactions and called various police stations along his route to help us find him. Luckily, they found him before he could accomplish what he set out to do. We almost lost him and it almost destroyed our marriage because his rage was often directed at me or my adopted teenage grandchildren. He’s getting better now and almost back to his old self, but he still is battling the depression and occasional bouts of anger, as well as eye problems and huge swings in blood sugar. I know many people must not get as severe side effects to Ozempic as my husband did, but I really believe that if there are other people suffering anything even remotely close to this, it should be removed from the market. The risk is just too great. At minimum, doctors and those considering taking it need to educate themselves to these risks, no matter how uncommon they may be.

Celina, I literally just picked up my first prescription to start Ozempic. I have suffered from Anxiety & Depression for most of my life. I've been going back & forth on starting it.

Just found you and subscribed. Your honesty and vulnerability are remarkable and you’ll help others. You’re beautiful.

If you ever feel like that again, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, call the mental health crisis line, wherever you are! They can talk you through that and just be someone to listen to you. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I hope and pray that you get well really soon.

I'm not on it and I don't know anyone who is on it but you're probably going to save SO MANY LIVES with this video. I can just see how bad that crap has affected you in this video. We love you Celina. My heart breaks listening to you talk about this and reading what others are going through with it.

Thank you for your honesty! My hubby has severe uncontrolled diabetes. Thank you for being brave enough to help, quite possibly, thousands.❤❤❤

I am so sorry, Celina. You are such a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing your story. You are Loved ❤❤❤

blood sugar is so closely tied to mood. it’s really not to be trifled with. i’m happy you had the fortitude to make it out the other side. you bring joy to so many people, you deserve to have plenty and for yourself. always fill your own cup first.

I am bipolar and suffer from chronic depression. I have been on Ozempic for two years and have felt no ill effects. It has lowered my A1-c to normal and helped me loose 25 pounds. It’s good that you are making people aware that they could have these debilitating symptoms. They should also know that not everyone experiences this. For me, Ozempic has kept my blood sugar in the normal range. Having an aunt who had both legs amputated because of diabetes makes me extremely grateful that I am taking this medication. Metformin hardly did amything for me.

Its scary road to go down, your so strong. I am so glad you didnt make a bad choose and I am glad you fought the darkness. Thank you for sharing . I am sure you helped many people. Its dangerous, you cant play with this. They dont have eoughn research . I thought of it but now I will think twice. I have experienced depression, it is nothing to play with. I cant take the risk of it affecting me like that it can just creep on you. Thanks again. Your amazing! Your so strong! Blessings ❤💕🎊

It's so concerning that the medical professional didn't inform you that it would take a while to leave your system. That's terrifying. I'm so thankful you had the foresight to join groups and find support. Thank you for sharing and I'm so glad you're here with us ❤️

I’m so happy that this video is out. I am overweight and I knew something was wrong with this medication. I’m just now eating healthy and working out for my health. I refuse to take meds. You are saving people’s lives with this message. ❤❤❤

I'm so glad you're still here. ❤❤ I bought some off of a research website and it was expensive. I has a strong gut instinct/fear. I under-react to most things, so I trust that it wasn't an exaggeration. I didn't take any of it even though I paid for it. It sat in my fridge. Thank you for your bravery and honesty. ❤

Thank you for speaking out. You are brave. I’m thankful you are alive today to warn others and be a spokesperson for mental health.

I am so sorry that you went through this. Thank you for bringing attention to the nightmares this medication can cause. I went through something similar. My doctor kept swearing it wasn’t the medication and he insisted I stick it out even though I wasn’t having any benefit from it. I did not lose any weight and my anxiety got a million times worse. I lowered myself to the lowest level and then I stopped all together. After a while, I felt like myself again. To this day my doctor swears it had nothing to do with medication that he suggested and prescribed.

I've heard bad things about this. My dad is taking it because he's diabetic. It's messing with his blood pressure. I hope you're doing OK!!!! ❤❤

Thank you for making this. As someone with ptsd agoraphobia and severe panic disorder this means everything to me. I wanted to try it but with my disorders. Now I know it's an impossibility

Thank you for being so transparent and REAL!!!!! Your video will save lives!!!!

As someone who struggles with chronic, treatment resistant major depressive disorder and anxiety plus a couple other things, I'm so sorry you went through that. I just wanted you to know that not being able to control your intrusive thoughts and body's reaction to them, definitely doesn't make you less strong mentally. It's a constant struggle, as you know, and imo that's a sign of your continued strength. You're brave for speaking up and I'm happy you're doing better. I hope you continue to feel like yourself as time passes.

Thank you so much for making this. I just met with a doctor today to discuss Ozemic. I’m about 200 lbs and I’ve been trying for years to lose weight. He told me about the positive and negative side effects (mostly nausea), but he ask said there were no long term safety studies. I am pre-diabetic but he told me to do my research and then come back. Well, I do have a history of depression and suicidal ideation. I’m so happy I saw this.

Girl. First of all, you're one of my favorite people to watch. You make me laugh so so soooo hard. I am so sorry you're going through that. I have been there in that constant, never-ending panic, and im SO SORRY this drug caused that reaction in you. I just wanted to tell you THANK YOU for sharing your story. I was actually thinking about trying this a year ago, I didn't get it because i couldn't afford it. Im glad i never tried it. You're brave and beautiful. Thank you for sharing. 💓