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Alex Robb
Великобритания
Добавлен 26 фев 2019
My name is Alex and I am in the process of exploring happiness. I have struggled with Mental Health for years and have finally started to take ownership - this channel is about my journey, my fight and my ideas that might help you. Anxiety and Depression can ruin lives, let's take some steps together to get better.
I take 50mg Sertraline (Zoloft) daily and have also benefitted from different talking therapies including CBT. I have a growing interest in mindfulness as I have experienced the positive effect it can have on me at times of panic.
Over two decades ago I experienced my first symptoms of mental illness as pangs of anxiety started to change my behaviour. I would withdraw from social situations at the risk of being embarrassed and dreaded the spotlight turning on me! My late teens introduced a magic formula that gave me confidence - alcohol - and that led to 2 decades of far too much drinking; no seasoned with spells of depression. Now I am ready to make a change. Come with me.
I take 50mg Sertraline (Zoloft) daily and have also benefitted from different talking therapies including CBT. I have a growing interest in mindfulness as I have experienced the positive effect it can have on me at times of panic.
Over two decades ago I experienced my first symptoms of mental illness as pangs of anxiety started to change my behaviour. I would withdraw from social situations at the risk of being embarrassed and dreaded the spotlight turning on me! My late teens introduced a magic formula that gave me confidence - alcohol - and that led to 2 decades of far too much drinking; no seasoned with spells of depression. Now I am ready to make a change. Come with me.
I woke up OBESE
Before I knew it, I was 40 and obese! It feels strange but I've just been diagnosed with Obesity. I'm laughing a bit as I type this but, yeah, it's official; I'm fat! I've been struggling with poor physical health for a bit and quite frankly I knew my weight had a fair bit to do with it. I've reached that stage where climbing the stairs leaves me a bit breathless and I've secretly gone up like 3 clothes sizes. (Mum, no medium Boxer Shorts this Christmas; I'm an XL!). In fact, I will just message her now and let her know.
Done.
I'm going to begin posting regular updates on my physical health. Tomorrow it's weigh-in day.
How can you help?
Tell me about your health journey and how you've built ...
Done.
I'm going to begin posting regular updates on my physical health. Tomorrow it's weigh-in day.
How can you help?
Tell me about your health journey and how you've built ...
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Panic attack on train talk down (Public Transport)
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Some of my first experience of panic attacks happened on the crowded train to College when I was 16, early in the morning. I didn't really know what it was, I just knew I felt like I needed to get off the train ASAP. My palms would sweat and stomach would churn and I would convince myself I needed the toilet and I was going to embarrass myself in front of the other passengers. I'd be convinced ...
INFJ-A - What does it mean?
Просмотров 6743 года назад
The Personality Type Quiz on 16personalities.com is great but is it accurate, I'm an INFJ-A? Learning about yourself is incredibly useful for everyone but particularly for those of us with mental illness such as depression or anxiety. By understanding more about our personalities we can take action and fine tune moments in our life to be more rewarding. The 16 personalities test is as accurate ...
Sertraline? I wrote the Book! (Sertraline User Manual)
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
The majority of visitors to this channel take sertraline and the questions I am asked often cover side effects, how long until it will work and whether it will make you happy. I am always happy to answer these questions, but what I realised is that many people are desperate for non-technical information about Sertraline in a manner that is easy to access and easier to understand. So, I wrote a ...
Sertraline | My Real Experience with Zoloft
Просмотров 28 тыс.3 года назад
Sertraline is more than side effects! I'm sharing my Sertraline (Zoloft) experience from a unique perspective. Covering my mental health diagnosis, being prescribed Sertraline, the side effects of Sertraline, how it made me feel and finally withdrawal and life after medication. I wanted to provide you with one video that covers my entire experience of using Sertraline; talking you through my fe...
INTROVERT Power!
Просмотров 6223 года назад
Energy control is important for introverts and knowing how to recharge is vital! Most people consider me to possess a fair bit of self-confidence and I am interested in how confidence and introversion often get confused. This video breaks down my understanding of being an introvert whilst simultaneously having confidence and addresses the idea of energy use and how to recharge! Introverts can d...
Join A Happy Change! Exclusive PERKS!
Просмотров 3573 года назад
So excited to announce Channel Memberships! Join today and get access to exclusive perks: ruclips.net/channel/UCOurlBlqOjy7SV0n26In2Rgjoin Need more help? Join the Subscribers Facebook Group: groups/ahappychange *Help me keep the Channel alive by donating a dollar - Thank you!* ko-fi.com/ahappychange Instagram : @ahappychange
Box Breathing Introduction - Feel Calmer Quickly (2 Minutes)
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I want 2 minutes of your time to show you how Box Breathing can make you feel happier, healthier and in control. This introduction to Box Breathing will help you feel better. Support A Happy Change and get EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to perks like members-only Live Streams, monthly videos and even 1:1 coaching with me! JOIN HERE 👉 ruclips.net/channel/UCOurlBlqOjy7SV0n26In2Rgjoin I used to think this kind ...
My Antidepressant Withdrawal experience (Zoloft | Sertraline)
Просмотров 34 тыс.3 года назад
Talking about antidepressant withdrawal is positive in some respects. When I started using this Channel to document my use of antidepressants it was to keep myself accountable and to get me through the first 2 weeks without quitting. That was a year ago and since then the Channel has grown beyond my wildest imagination, finding a community of amazing mental health advocates who have seen their ...
Does Therapy work for Anxiety and Depression? | Talkspace
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.3 года назад
Does therapy really help people with anxiety and depression? I've been using Talkspace online therapy for a week now and wanted to share my initial review and experiences of the first week. Whilst antidepressants have been useful I have always believed that therapy is the key to mental health improvement. Fitting therapy around my schedule is hard and I realised that online therapy might be the...
Zoloft vs Prozac
Просмотров 10 тыс.3 года назад
Zoloft, Prozac, Celexa, Paxil, Lexapro and are all SSRI medication but you may prefer one vs the other and have a different reaction to each. This video explains what to expect and how to make a decision that helps you get better! The most common form of antidepressant is known as an SSRI - Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor - if you want to know how this works I have a whole other video ab...
BREWDOG - PUNK AF - Alcohol Free Beer Review
Просмотров 5943 года назад
Brewdog have been quick to produce a non alcoholic alternative to their popular, Punk IPA beer. The Punk AF (Alcohol Free) packs a lot of flavour and could easily be mistaken for a product with 5% Alcohol. I discovered the joy of Alcohol Free drinking and it has allowed me to escape a life led by booze and build a better relationship with it. I now drink alcohol free products 90-95% of the time...
Stopping Alcohol Addiction TODAY! (2021)
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Stopping Alcohol Addiction TODAY! (2021)
50mg to 100mg of Sertraline Daily - Side Effects - Why I changed - How I feel now?
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50mg to 100mg of Sertraline Daily - Side Effects - Why I changed - How I feel now?
5 Life Hacks to Feel Happier RIGHT NOW! (Scientifically Proven)
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5 Life Hacks to Feel Happier RIGHT NOW! (Scientifically Proven)
How to Control Automatic Negative Thoughts and Think Positively (Mindset Change)
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How to Control Automatic Negative Thoughts and Think Positively (Mindset Change)
10 Kinds of Negative Thoughts You NEED to Avoid (Mindset Change)
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10 Kinds of Negative Thoughts You NEED to Avoid (Mindset Change)
My Agoraphobia Symptoms and Diagnosis (I DIDN'T KNOW!)
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My Agoraphobia Symptoms and Diagnosis (I DIDN'T KNOW!)
My IBS Treatment Experience - Did CBT Work?
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A Happy Change (Trailer) - Kick Mental Illness in the nuts
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Sertraline - 10 Questions Before You Start (Part One)
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Sertraline - 10 Questions Before You Start (Part One)
Sertraline Withdrawal - Dangers of Discontinuation Syndrome (Zoloft)
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Sertraline Withdrawal - Dangers of Discontinuation Syndrome (Zoloft)
Can Sertraline Cause Weight Gain? Will SSRIs Make me Fat?
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Can Sertraline Cause Weight Gain? Will SSRIs Make me Fat?
Forgot to Take Medication! SSRI SNRI advice
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Forgot to Take Medication! SSRI SNRI advice
Will Antidepressants Make me Happier? Real Experience
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Will Antidepressants Make me Happier? Real Experience
Eat to Improve Immune System - Boost Immunity with 5 Foods!
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Techniques to Stop Panic Attacks - FIVE Techniques to prevent anxiety (in 5 Minutes)
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Techniques to Stop Panic Attacks - FIVE Techniques to prevent anxiety (in 5 Minutes)
I know you did this video 4 years ago. But every time i go up a dose i do feel more nervous then after a couple of weeks i feel better for a week or 2 then it comes back for a week or so , did you get this ive been on sertraline for 4 months but it was only a month ago i went up to 150
One of the most common side effects for men is erectile dysfunction. Kinda weird that isn't mentioned at all even in the comments.
You are soooooo right I had an upset stomach and loose stools nausea I don’t think I’m taking this medication anymore .
Libido increase but can’t finish it takes forever hahaha
Been on them for 25 days now, 50mg don’t feel any different
Take these pills if you don’t ever want to have sex again! Cause that’s what they do, besides a lot of other side effects.
This video gave me some hope... i feel pretty much the same, i was one setraline a year ago up to 100mg and started with 25 and now 50mg a month ago and my doctor told me overweight and would be to loss some kg to feel better.. (around 10-15kg in total).. right now the setraline stop me from being hungry and eating bad food all the time so i lost already 5 kg.. i wish i don't have the stomach problems. Now i just need to do sport again ... this covid time fucked my life big time
makes you shit liquid
I have the seraline meds in my hands i need to start them for my panick attacks.But am scared to take them to have even more panick attacks.My doctor just sayd if you have panick attacks then take xanax.That scares me alot because i already have alot panick attacks in my home and am scared to go outside pfff am so lost
Wow! Docter gave me 25 mg and I whas 48 hours in a "bad trip" So strong stuff! Really hard drugs!! I never take it ever in my life!!!
I take mine before bed 830pm in bed 930
I started last night Sertraline
"Some form of weight gain" 10 lbs a year for 6 years straight for me, and that doesnt seen uncommon. Continued the same "how close can I get to ana before I get in trouble" diet, excercised MORE, gained so much weight that "you're fat" started becoming the doctor's answer to everything
Everyone blames more calories but like, noom put me on 1200 calories a day and I was going for daily jogs
Anyone had hand tremor from this.
Sertraline 100mg over 4 years - I'm day 9 cold turkey. I had brain zaps on day 3 and I'm experiencing severe dizzy spells day 9. Last night I slept for 17 hours I'd worked nightshift in between times. And today I've felt like jelly I've had the insomnia as well. Tell yourself feeling is healing. Get out of your bed. Go outside. do anything but lie in your bed. Stick on the football Euro 2024.
Been on it for a few days (used to take it years ago), I’ve got chills, aches and a sore throat. Hopefully it doesn’t last long.
I am on max does I have Always since my teens had Severe depression & Anxiety I can actually say this is the one time a medication I have been gradually put on to a doeseage I was on so many different meds I am on a minimal amount of medication not but I went up and am on 200mg the maximum doesage I have long term problems with depression this is the one drug that I can say for me is a lifesaver nothing is perfect things that would have hospitalised me ether mentally or physically..It’s better to live life to the best of your ability l am 48 Years Old I lost both my parents during Covid it’s not an easy thing I was on the Sertraline before .Previously I am sure I would have been sectioned everyone is different we all need support and not one thing or one does age suits one person please don’t ever think that your alone and fighting this battle alone I get crippled with anxiety previously i was needing to change every 3 years the SSRI I was on I am not being moved from this 9 Year this has worked and I have been Hospital free through the Good the Bad and the Ugly ,remember that we are all different we are all human and People do actually care about others …I also had talking therapy but bloody hell no charity will take me on to high risk and to low risk for NHS as for Cruise /Samaritans there is a Queue ..A voice message so -F…..It I am DIY it not DIE ..No Alcahol here ether 💪🦿
I quit sertraline cold turket. Today I have not been able to functiom very well. I have headache, diarrhea, brain zaps, all I want to do is sleep.
I'm on day 9 cold turkey. This is the toughest day I was on sertraline 100mg for 4 years. Feeling is healing. Don't forget it. I wish you well and you stay strong.
i had taken it for 5 days and on the 5th day i had the worst burning sensation come on all of a sudden, felt like my veins and blood was on fire. happened in a situation where i normally have anxiety. i stopped taking it ever since then and am terrified to even take it again.
your doctor really sucks. the severity of your side effects should be enough to stop taking this type of drug and get you on something else. were you at all under doctor's supervision?
I had such a vivid dream about chocolate chip cookies.. In the dream I was pulling them apart, as they were warm and gooey. I kept pulling them apart and eating them... I could taste them in my dream... it was so real! I woke up thinking I was still eating them lol.
Hiya, I've been prescribed 50mg of Sertraline but I've been to scared to take them, but watching your video's as made me feel more positive about the idea of taking Sertraline, so thank you I'm also from UK and your right we do have some lovely country side and lovely places to visit in the UK 🇬🇧
Having been on zoloft 100mg for last 15+yrs and having come off it by myself (only accidently to start with) i never realises how many subtle side effects I had for Years-only to be put on more medications to combat the side effects😂. I have been reading alot into it recently and surprisingly found out they're only meant to be used short term eg 6-12months!!! The root cause of the problem if often not addressed either. They just make me feel emotionally numb.. I was horrified to find (accidently when I couldn't fill script) after 2 days no more bluey vision (my optometrist confirmed ssris makes eyes dry hence my blurry vision). My periodic vertigo subsided and had trouble falling asleep (last 1-2yrs-was prescribed more meds 4 this😂), weight gain, generally feeling half zombie like I didn't really have emotional lows but neither highs, lastly absolutely No sex drive.. the worst thing was my GP not once gave me any info on these possible side effects, not once after 15yr on them she just kept filling the script. I was and still am so shocked that all these symptoms which I never knew were from taking zoloft100 were from the meds!! I am now trying to heal and improve my mental health naturally by diet, exercise, meditation etc.. the insomnia was prob the most annoying symptom for me oh and the poor memory!!!!
So happy to hear from you. God bless you 🙏
I just want it back. I felt completely robbed
i am 20 and have struggled with anxiety for around 3 years now. i have really bad waves where the anxiety is in control of me instead of i am in control of it. it is really hard and i have taken other measures before resorting to anti anxiety/depressants. i started sertraline 6 days ago, my main side effects are nausea, vomiting, shaking and trembling and waking up anxious which usually wears off around midday/afternoon time. when anxious i struggle with feeling sick and not wanting to eat so this was really hard when the first day i took sertraline i experienced nausea straight away. this video helped me with the side effects and to stick with the medication thank you!
All of that is not worth it. I just got off Zoloft and I will never go on another antidepressant again. It made me numb emotionally, my body spasmed, heart raced, sleep disturbance. This was on the lowest dose too so, I encourage everyone to seek other ways of dealing with their depression and anxiety.
i need to start this medication but listening to you makes me NOT willing to take that shit
Lovely…. But the recycling of serotonin doesn’t seem healthy to me
Anyone know how long the stomach issues last? On day 2 and already sick and tired of feeling bad
Started taking a low dose today, and few minutes after dinner I was straight to the loo, thought I was paranoid but glad to hear that it’s not just me
Started taking a low dose today, and few minutes after dinner I was straight to the loo, thought I was paranoid but glad to hear that it’s not just me
Why not to 75MG ?
what happened to you post more stuff was this your last video!
what happened to you why you dont post anymore
I literally just took my first 50 mg dose 10 minutes ago. I am nervous
Slow down. Stop talking so fast. Are you also doing speed? I think maybe you are!
😅
Hi, thank you for this video I have been on sertraline for the past 8 months, and i have gained 22 pounds. the cravings are unbearable, but i FEEL SO MUCH BETTER I suffered from ED for years and it feels like sertraline just helped me stop my ED thoughts. I am 6ft 2, was 158 lbs when I first started medication and now I weight 180 lbs and I am kind of scared to go higher since I now have love handles and big thighs that I did not have before. I don't think I want to stop sertraline because of the positive aspects of it, but the weight gain is clearly something that worries me . I do exercise a lot and try to eat as healty as possible, but problem is I do have the carbs craving that i did not have and the '' I don't care , it makes me happy '' vibe all the time. It's crazy how this medication supress some thoughts that used to restrain me from eating ! It's like I know I don't want to gain weight but still will eat 8 pancakes with sirop. UGHHH
Im not sure Im ok with the weight gain.
Quit Zoloft cold turkey 150mg daily (nearly a decade user) about a month ago. First week feels like the flu and a cold combined. Second week felt like a trip. 3rd week felt like depression. 4th week had so much life stuff going on I could only really feel it at night. Anxiety is coming back certainly, but the med I was on was quite literally killing me (genetic predisposition to side effects). Constant muscle tightness is the one lingering symptom I have but also was caused initially by the Zoloft
Thanks for this. Feeling is healing. Today is my toughest day - Day 9 off 100mg for 4 years - I will keep going as I'm strong willed. I feel recurrent bouts of dizziness. How are you feeling now a month on?
Have you put on any weight gain mate?
Thank you! I’ve had this headache, nausea, very fatigued, and can’t get out of bed for the past week. Week 5 on Sertraline and I hope these side effects go away in another week.
Stresam and saffron extract are way effective than any ssri’s, for those who suffer with Dpdr taking psych meds is a doom booster
All this psych meds are just torture, there are other ways to fight depression and other disturbances
I've been chubby before prior to puberty, but afterwards I became stick thin with no effort, I started sertraline a few years ago and I managed to get stretch marks and became pretty chubby. The stretch marks make me think the weight gain was sudden. Hard to say in retrospect.
I got my prescription and I haven’t taken it, I’ve developed alcohol dependency issues and smoke weed a lot but way way less than past years. I’d say I’d choose a drink over a smoke just cause in my mind somehow….its easier? So I drank 2 Trulys went for a 3rd and felt like dude ima throw up let’s just stop and go to bed. Woke up today, no Zoloft and went for a walk around the lake from 8am-2:40pm baking in the sun. Drank water all day, ate a salad. Took pictures of baby ducks and honestly I thought about it the entire day and realistically I don’t agree with taking a pill to fix my problems. Weed an alcohol is one thing and I’m not making excuses but in my soul, I feel this is the wrong decision. My body spits out toxins like no other, I’ve taken pills before prescribed and then the other kind. I think I’m going to just man up and handle my shit. Accept things for what they are and my anxiety really only comes when I gotta handle business. Like maybe that’s not healthy cause yeah I’ll be stressed but it’s like a low low level and that’s due to just life being life. To me it just sounds like I’m numbing myself just to exist in life. And that’s not why I smoke or drink, I do that to relax from a long day. Lmk if I’m trippin
I wouldn’t argue that people can “fix” a lot of the physical side effects of MH issues. Coupled with therapy for solving trauma etc. I am 100% confident alcohol will only make things worse and I tend to encourage people to go sober whilst working on themselves otherwise you are fighting a battle but for both sides simultaneously
Does it help with insomnia
Insomnia is a side effect for some users so unless your doctor advises, I would avoid
@@AHappyChange I mean I took paxil in the past and was dealing with insomnia , depression and anxiety . It helps regulate my sleep, I didn't have side effects just maybe constipation and weight gain. The situation is a bit different this time around. I got myself into a mess. I don't know . I just need help.
I’m afraid they will have a permanent negative impact on me and my creativity. I hear nothing but horror stories.
Other peoples opinions (including mine) shouldn’t determine whether you do or not. I mean, I started a fairly successful RUclips channel whilst starting to take them 😅 trust your gut though and follow your instincts 🤝
These drugs caused me permanent emotional numbness and Pssd. It's hell
So far so good , ONE DAY AT A TIME. THANKS ALEX ❤
You’re a scouser ❤ so am I Brilliant .