My Experience with Lexapro & Abilify (2024)

In this video, I share my personal journey of being on antidepressants and how they have affected my life. I discuss the ups and downs of managing mental health with medication, as well as the stigma surrounding taking antidepressants. Join me as I open up about my experiences and offer insight into what life on antidepressants is really like. If you're curious about the effects of antidepressants or are considering starting them yourself, this video is for you. Let's break the silence and have an open conversation about mental health and the role medication can play in our lives. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content on mental health and wellness:    / @goldenmamabrie   Thank you for watching! Navigating Postpartum Depression as a Single Mom of 3 | My Story:    • My Birthing Experience and Postpartum Jour...   0:00 - Introduction 01:49 - Why I waited so long to seek help. 03:12 - Who I went to to get my prescription | Telus Health 04:47 - What happens when you get a prescription from Telus Health 05:19 - Do anti-depressants really help? 05:51 - What medications I am currently taking 06:24 - What you should expect while taking Lexapro 07:07 - My side effects while on Lexapro 08:13 - What to expect while taking Abilify 09:25 - My side effects while on Abilify 10:14 - Did I ever have to adjust the dosage of either medication? 11:51 - How has my thought patterns and habits changed? 12:41 - Is it my end goal to be off medications eventually? 13:26 - Did I experienced numbed emotions on my medications? 15:16 - Did I tell my parents I was on medications for mental health? 17:01 - What exactly triggered my anxiety and depression 17:44 - Did the medications make me gain weight? 19:32 - How have the medications changed my day to day life? 22:10 - What happens if you skip a dose or forget to take the medication? 24:13 - Has the perspective of myself changed since taking the medication? 25:28 - How long did it take to feel significantly better? 26:50 - My final thoughts.. Other ✨RELATED✨ videos: • My single mom postpartum experience:    • My Birthing Experience and Postpartum Jour...   #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #antidepressants #motherhood #maternalmentalhealth #postpartumdepression #postpartum #postpartumanxiety #maternalhealth #newmoms #mom #medication #stigma #selfcare #selflove