MY EXPERIENCE ON ANTIDEPRESSANTS Q&A | Estée Lalonde

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Hope this video helps, let me know if you have any other questions. Please talk to somebody if you are feeling low and reach out for some help. There is ALWAYS light at the end of the tunnel!

[georgiap]

Depression is a conversation in the room next door while you're trying to sleep, loud enough to keep you awake, but quiet enough to not understand what's being said

[heatherharris]

You really are transcending the whole ‘influencer’ role and providing real value that will help people live a better life...thank you!

[pastelwhimsy]

As a mental health therapist and also someone who has been on antidepressants now for almost a year I found this video really informative and validating. I had the exact same feeling when I first went on my medication, “oh my gosh there are people who feel this way all the time? People who don’t fixate and get anxious about literally everything big and small?” I definitely feel like going on medication was the right decision for me. It changed my life completely in such a positive way and I feel like I’m finally who I was meant to be without being weighed down by my wonky neurotransmitters. Thank you for making this video!

[Jade-wbfd]

When you have depression and anxiety but you’re too anxious to take medication because you’re worried about the side effects and all the what if’s, yeah that’s me. I wish there was a video like this that I could have watched like a decade ago when I was really struggling and at my worst. I’ve been going to therapy for a decade but this video made me rethink the medication route, it doesn’t seem as terrifying as I had imagined. Thank you so much for taking the time to help others understand something that isn’t talked about much

[thebeautyroom]

This is amazing, I couldn’t have explained it better especially the part where you said that you still can ‘function’ AND be depressed. Many people think if you still get things done - you’re not depressed. A lot of times I’ve experienced this with people not taking me serious enough. I run my own business, live alone, have a dog, have support from friends and family yet still suffer from severe depression and anxiety. Love how transparent you are, you have such a great spirit! 🦋

[yutubpopon]

I'm 26 and I've been on antidepressants for 9 months now, I feel great .. I hope everyone who's going through the same just know that you're not alone, you're loved. ❤️

[emmabrkrshrp]

I know as a result of this video, some people will go talk to their healthcare professional about how they are feeling. Letting go of that 'secret' is always an instant improvement! Big hugs to you, Estee, and anyone else who needs one 💗

[gabbyz]

I’m only 25 and social anxiety was not talked about. People just kept telling me not to be so shy as if it was something I was choosing to do. My mother had anxiety, but she never talked about it so I never knew it existed and when I started to have major anxiety and panic attacks it was just ignored. I didn’t figure any of it out until college. And only recently upon reflection I’ve begun to realize I’ve had this major anxiety disorder and depression since I was 2. Or at least that’s as far back as I actually have memory. Thank you for talking about this. If mental health had been discussed and more normalized growing up maybe I could have gotten help and developed healthy coping mechanisms sooner. I’ll always believe in having these discussions for that reason, we can help people understand what’s going on within their minds so they can get help themselves.

[StonerE]

i always describe my anxiety and depression like being suffocated or like im drowning, like im trying to breathe and i just cant. Swimming for me really helps this desperate feeling, like its washing something away for me and its so calming. Thank you so much for sharing your experience

[emmabertotto]

Yesterday I made a dr appt after struggling with depression for over a decade. It’s time for medication so this video appeared so on time. Thank you 💕

[inavitale]

Estee, I’m a long-time viewer and depressed/anxious person who has resisted medication for years. This video has given me the strength to want to ask my therapist about SSRIs next week at my appointment. Thank you for your honesty 😌♥️

[jessicahodgson]

When she’s describing the trip to the grocery store I’m like “there are people who don’t do that? They just get up and go places?”

[mowoodhouse]

I’ve been on anxiety medication for 4 years now and one of my triggers is not taking my medication for the day, so I can’t imagine ever comings off my meds. It’s so crazy how everyone is so different with these things! Thank you for being so open and recognizing that we do need medication sometimes, and that’s ok. 💗

[midnightstars]

Thanks Estee for being so vulnerable and sharing your story! For those that have just started on antidepressants, they usually take about 6-8 weeks to fully 'work' and you may feel worse than before during this 6-8 weeks (its due to the mechanism of action of the antidepressant) so just like how Estee mentioned in the video, make sure family/loved ones are near to let you know if there are any mood changes because they will notice it earlier than you. If you are unable to push through, please see you pharmacist/doctor and do not stop the medication by yourself, as this may lead to unwanted side effects, the dose has to be slowly tapered down depending on how long you have been on it.

[alysmanning]

Today I rang the doctor for the first time and explained how I’d been feeling for the longest time after months of unsuccessful therapy I’ve now decided to go onto antidepressants starting tomorrow. This video has come at the PERFECT time as I constantly get people telling me to just “deal” with it or “you don’t need medication”. It should be ok to ask for help

[lauragreybill]

Going into my 4th week of therapy today. Thank you for sharing. It's tough to see influencers only showing the highlights. Alot of them show "lows" but often try to capitalize on it in weird theatrical ways. I appreciate your honesty and transparency.

[loxablowwww]

Thank you for this. Im 22 and Im on antidepressants for over 5 years now. And although it’s always been a huge part of my life I feel like I learn so much about my own depression and anxiety by listening to other people talk so openly about their experience. So thank you so much for this, really 💕

[kimberlyapodaca]

Wow. I wish more people would talk so openly about medication like this. For the longest time I didn't want to take medication because I was afraid it would alter my personality and I would lose who I was. But as you mentioned, it just got to the point where I had no control over my reactions and thoughts (I have general anxiety and has symptoms similar to what you have recently been experiencing). But as soon as the antidepressants kicked I remember feeling so light, so happy, and the things that I use to obsess about no longer took up my time. Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm sure many people will benefit from your honesty.

[annikaloebig]

Bit late but oh my God it’s so cathartic to hear you describe your experience. I finally started taking sertraline this year (after 2 years of counselling and CBT) and it’s like you read my mind when you said that taking antidepressants made you realise what it really means to just feel ‘normal’ or OK. I don’t think I realised how bad I was until I started feeling better. Thank you so much for being so open and honest about it all, for some reason that makes it easier to validate my own experience too.

[BecalmwithBecca]

The best way to describe anti depressants is that it acts like a cushion. It offers enough ease to be able to resume normal life.