Brintellix(Vortioxetine) - Miracle Antidepressant?

Summary

In this video, Danny discusses his ongoing struggle with depression and anxiety, sharing his experience with various antidepressants, including Pristiq, which had sexual dysfunction side effects. He mentions trying Brent Alex without significant side effects but without noticeable improvement after three months. Now, he's combining Brent Alex with Mirtazapine to see if it alleviates his severe depression and anxiety, which have worsened recently, affecting his social interactions and daily life. Danny also talks about his work's impact on his mental health and his desire to create content despite feeling drained.

Takeaways

• 😔 Danny discusses his struggle with depression and anxiety since the age of 17 and his journey trying different antidepressants.
• 💊 He previously took Pristiq but had to switch due to experiencing sexual dysfunction as a side effect.
• 🤔 Danny has been trying Brent Alex for three months without noticeable side effects but also without feeling any better.
• 🏥 He recently visited a doctor and will now take Mertz mirtazapine in conjunction with Brent Alex to see if it helps with his condition.
• 😓 Danny mentions that his depression might have worsened in the last two weeks, making basic social interactions difficult.
• 😨 He describes a severe anxiety and a feeling of doom before going to work, almost to the point of wanting to run away.
• 👷‍♂️ Danny's job in construction is physically demanding and mentally draining, which exacerbates his depression and anxiety.
• 💊 He is still taking Valium for anxiety, which he considers a lifesaver in managing his condition.
• 🎥 Despite his struggles, Danny is determined to continue making videos and building his channel, even though he hasn't found his niche yet.
• 🔍 He invites viewers to share their experiences with different antidepressants in the comments, as he is still searching for one that works for him.
• 👍 Danny asks for support by liking, subscribing, and turning on notifications for future videos.

Q & A

What was the speaker's last antidepressant medication before trying Brent Alex?

The speaker's last antidepressant medication was Pristiq.

What side effects did the speaker experience with Pristiq?

The speaker experienced sexual dysfunction as a side effect of Pristiq.

How long has the speaker been suffering from depression and anxiety?

The speaker has been suffering from depression and anxiety since they were about 17 years old.

What was the speaker's initial impression of Brent Alex after starting the medication?

The speaker noticed no significant side effects with Brent Alex, except for feeling nauseous for a day.

How long has the speaker been taking Brent Alex before evaluating its effectiveness?

The speaker has been taking Brent Alex for about three months before evaluating its effectiveness.

What was the speaker's experience with other antidepressants besides Brent Alex and Pristiq?

The speaker mentioned experiencing sexual dysfunction with other antidepressants as well, including Desyrel (presumably Trazodone), but did not specify the others.

What new medication did the speaker start taking in conjunction with Brent Alex?

The speaker started taking Mirtazapine (referred to as 'Merz' in the script) in conjunction with Brent Alex.

How has the speaker's depression been in the last two weeks according to the script?

The speaker's depression has been possibly the worst it's ever been, with increased antisocial behavior and difficulty in basic interactions.

What is the speaker's current job and how is it affecting their mental health?

The speaker is working in construction, which is physically demanding and causing severe anxiety and depression.

What is the speaker's current medication for anxiety?

The speaker is currently taking Valium for anxiety.

What are the speaker's future plans regarding their mental health and online presence?

The speaker plans to continue making videos about their mental health and possibly traveling, and is also trying to find a new medication that works for their depression.

Outlines

00:00

🤔 Struggling with Antidepressants and Anxiety

Danny discusses his ongoing battle with depression and anxiety, mentioning his recent switch from Pristiq due to sexual dysfunction side effects. He has been trying various antidepressants since the age of 17 without finding the perfect fit. Brent Alex, which he has been taking for three months, has had no noticeable side effects but also hasn't improved his condition. In an attempt to combat worsening depression, Danny has consulted his doctor and will now take Mertz mirtazapine in conjunction with Brent Alex. He is candid about the severe impact of his job on his mental health, the difficulty of social interactions, and the constant feeling of anxiety and depression. Danny also mentions his reliance on Valium for anxiety and his struggle to find time for creative pursuits due to his physically demanding job.

05:01

🙏 Seeking Support and Sharing Experiences

In the second paragraph, Danny reaches out to his audience for support, asking for their experiences with different antidepressants and their effects on depression. He invites viewers to share in the comments if they have found a particular medication helpful for their condition. Danny emphasizes the importance of finding the right treatment and acknowledges the individuality of each person's journey with mental health. He also expresses gratitude for the viewers' engagement, asking them to like, subscribe, and enable notifications for future updates. The paragraph concludes with a sign-off and a brief musical note, indicating the end of the video.

Keywords

💡Antidepressant

An antidepressant is a type of medication used to treat major depressive disorder and other mood disorders. In the video, the speaker mentions having taken various antidepressants over the years, including Pristiq and Brent Alex, to manage their depression and anxiety. The theme of finding an effective antidepressant without severe side effects is central to the video's narrative.

💡Side effects

Side effects refer to the unintended consequences or secondary effects of a medication. The video discusses the speaker's experience with side effects from different antidepressants, such as sexual dysfunction with Pristiq, which led them to try other options. The absence of side effects from Brent Alex is highlighted as a positive aspect.

💡Depression

Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities. The video's theme revolves around the speaker's struggle with depression since the age of 17, and their journey to find an effective treatment.

💡Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. The speaker mentions suffering from anxiety alongside depression and currently uses Valium to manage their anxiety symptoms, indicating the interconnectedness of these mental health issues.

💡Mirtazapine

Mirtazapine, also known as Remeron, is an antidepressant medication that is used to treat major depressive disorder. In the script, the speaker plans to take Mirtazapine in conjunction with Brent Alex, hoping it will help alleviate their depression, showing the ongoing trial-and-error process in finding the right medication.

💡Placebo effect

The placebo effect is a psychological phenomenon where a person experiences a perceived improvement in their condition due to their belief in the effectiveness of a treatment, rather than the treatment itself. The speaker mentions a possible placebo effect from Brent Alex, suggesting that their perceived improvement might not be due to the medication's actual effects.

💡Sexual dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction refers to a variety of conditions that interfere with the normal sexual response cycle and can cause distress and problems with sexual desire, arousal, or performance. The video discusses this as a side effect of Pristiq, which impacted the speaker's experience with the medication.

💡Valium

Valium, also known as diazepam, is a medication of the benzodiazepine family that is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders. The speaker describes Valium as their 'savior' for anxiety, indicating its importance in managing their symptoms.

💡Construction work

Construction work refers to the process of building or assembling infrastructure. The speaker mentions working in construction, which is physically demanding and, combined with their mental health struggles, leaves them feeling drained and with little energy for other activities.

💡Mental health

Mental health is a level of psychological well-being or an absence of mental illness. It is a central theme of the video, as the speaker discusses their personal journey with depression and anxiety, and their efforts to improve their mental health through various treatments.

💡Content creation

Content creation refers to the process of making or developing various forms of content, such as videos or music. The speaker expresses a desire to create videos and record music but finds it challenging due to their mental health issues and physically demanding job.

Highlights

Danny discusses his experience with antidepressants and the side effects he has encountered.

He mentions that his last antidepressant, Pristiq, caused sexual dysfunction, prompting a change.

Danny has been dealing with depression and anxiety since the age of 17 and has tried various medications.

He shares that Brent Alex did not have any notable side effects except for a day of nausea.

Despite taking Brent Alex for three months, Danny feels no significant improvement in his condition.

Danny visits the doctor and decides to take Mertz mirtazapine in conjunction with Brent Alex.

He experiences a particularly difficult two weeks with worsening depression and increased social withdrawal.

Danny struggles with basic interactions at work and feels a constant sense of anxiety and danger.

He acknowledges the impact of his physically demanding job on his mental health.

Danny continues to take Valium for anxiety, describing it as his 'savior'.

He expresses a desire to leave his current job due to its toll on his mental and physical energy.

Danny aspires to create more content, such as videos and music, but finds it challenging due to mental exhaustion.

He commits to making at least one video a week to grow his channel, despite not having found a niche yet.

Danny invites viewers to share their experiences with different antidepressants in the comments.

He emphasizes the importance of finding the right medication for one's mental health journey.

Danny thanks viewers for their support and encourages them to subscribe and hit the notification bell.

Transcripts

hey guys Danny here again and today I'm

talking about bring to Lex doesn't work

we'll find out

[Applause]

so my last antidepressant that I was

taking was pristiq and unfortunately I

had some side-effects I'd sexual

dysfunction and I needed to try

something else if you guys have followed

my story you know I've been suffering

from depression and anxiety since I was

about 17 years old and so I've taken a

number of different addresses over the

years and I'm still trying to find the

one that works

okay so right off the bat what I noticed

from Brent Alixe was there wasn't really

any side effects besides maybe feeling

nauseous for a day there was nothing

nothing that out of the ordinary that I

could pick on and say hey you know like

my man downstairs doesn't work so that's

great

so all the other antidepressants I've

taken they've worked to varying degrees

I've had side effects

pristiq sexual dysfunction and Deb raagh

Ennis is all off sexual dysfunction

there's others and I did I just can't

think of them right now so anyway with

Brent Alex yes no no side effects that I

can think of but it's been about three

months now and to be honest I don't feel

any better maybe slightly placebo effect

possibly

so today I went to the doctors so in

conjunction with Brent Alex I'll be

taking Mertz mirtazapine Moritz has a

pen so I'm gonna be taking rental extra

it says the pen together and see if that

helps who knows

but anyway excuse the red-eye at my job

there's a lot of dust working

construction and I'm gonna read off

excuse me about that sorry so in all

honesty the last two weeks my depression

has been maybe the worst it's ever been

I've been really antisocial I'm

struggling to have conversations with my

co-workers even just basic interactions

have become a real struggle and I find

myself in the morning before I go to

work almost walking out I'm getting this

severe anxiety and this feeling of doom

and gloom and like I just want to take

off and run that's sort of like a

fight-or-flight response I just

constantly feel like I'm in some sort of

danger or in conjunction with being

severely depressed about my situation of

just having a worker hard laboring job I

know some people have it a lot worse but

when you're in a severe depression and

have really high anxiety you can't put

yourself in other people's shoes you all

you can think about is how you feel at

that particular time so that doesn't

really work for me to think about other

people and if there's people worse off

than me it doesn't really do it so

anyway I'll give I'll give this new drug

a try rich has a pen in conjunction with

Brent elects reflux hasn't been doing

anything and we'll see what happens I'll

report back in about a month about the

depression and see what and see how is

it going I'm still taking for anxiety

well the anxiety I'm still taking valium

valium is my Savior when it comes to

anxiety we really need to get out of

this job it's it's really taking

everything out of me and it's leaving me

in so little time to do anything else I

want to make some videos I want to

record music and I'm just so mentally

drained at the end of the day I've got

no energy whatsoever to put a video

together so this is after a long day's

work and I'm struggling I'm really

struggling to do this video but I want

to keep making videos I want to do at

least a video a week I want to build the

channel up I still haven't found my

niche what this whole channel is going

to be about so so far it's I'm talking

about my mental health and hopefully

some traveling we'll see we'll see how

we go so anyway I just wanted to talk

about Prince looks and how it really

hasn't done anything for me it's just

there's no side effects that's the only

plus that I could see at the moment so

if you think bring tool X or another

drug is working for you for your

depression write it down in the in the

comments below and maybe I'll give it a

go on the illness I've already tried it

and in for anxiety maybe take something

for anxiety or bipolar what's what's

what's your drug of choice it helps you

so anyway guys thanks for watching leave

a thumbs up subscribe hit the

notification bell and I'll see you soon

take it easy

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