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In a lengthy Instagram post on Monday morning, the “No Filter” author shared a selfie of herself standing in front of a window overlooking the city, looking pensive. “I had my first depression after I stopped the antidepressants I was taking for my debilitating anxiety,” she began. “Suddenly, I was in a new world that contained no hope or joy.”
“The only reason I didn’t go back to the drug was because on it, I felt numb to my sex life and creative instincts, and weaning was, for me, a horrible nightmare – constant, sleepless, dark days,” she continued. . “But I know medicine exists- and it’s available if I’m desperate.”
“Instead, I tried exercise, meditation, EMDR, tapping, probiotics, and I’ve had talk therapy for several years,” she says. “I think of antidepressants as painkillers. I’ve read studies that antidepressants don’t work by ‘improving’ your serotonin levels – they’re not ‘insulin for diabetes’ I think [it] is. But they managed to ease my anxiety, even if they also made me feel isolated from life in general.”
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“But after joining the NewsNotNoise podcast with @jessicayellin, Dr. Phillip Cowen, and Dr. Samantha Boardman, I gained a broader perspective,” she continued. “Antidepressants really work. But we don’t really know why. They work for some people, less so for others, and in many cases, work and then stop working. So it’s a very valuable tool in a toolbox that contains all sorts of other things that also change your brain chemistry, without us knowing why or how.”
“Both doctors agree that antidepressants have a very important function in the treatment of depression,” he added. long and may have beneficial side effects.
“If you’re depressed, right now your best bet is to find a therapist you can trust—and develop a game plan, which may or may not include medication,” he concludes. “Personally, I started taking SamE when my life was falling apart. And I believe it helps a lot. This post is now too long to get into SamE- but Google it if you’re curious.”
Fans Weigh In With Their Own Personal Stories of Depression
Instagram | Paulina Porizkova
Many followers jumped on the post to thank Paulina for sharing her story and added their own personal experiences with antidepressants.
“I have a bottle of antidepressants sitting in my medicine cabinet waiting for me if I need them. Giving them up 10 years ago was hard, but realizing I expected too much from them,” commented one follower. “I have to be very diligent now to take care of my mental health and love all the gadgets out there right now [weren’t] at our fingertips just a few years ago. As I walk [through] perimenopause, my anxiety is the biggest beast to tame, so antidepressants are an option if I need them.” Paulina replied, “Yes, I hear you.”
“Thank you for sharing your experience,” wrote another follower. “My medication has helped reduce symptoms of anxiety, fear, and panic attacks. I find spending more time in nature helps in improving my mood and well-being.”
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“Antidepressants have made me ‘flatten out.’ They have been a staple for almost five years,” added another follower. “Any attempt to escape has resulted in a debilitating anxiety/panic attack. Exercise will help, It’s always a staple; motivation is what is lacking. It’s a cycle of wanting to feel good but depression getting in the way and saying I’m not worthy.”
“It’s important to have a good doctor who will continue to work with you to find the right way to treat your depression,” wrote another follower. “There is no one size fits all and it can be a combination of therapies that is needed.”
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