Struggling with Lexapro not giving the results you expected? You’re not alone. In this video, we explore common reasons why Lexapro might not work for some people, including dosage issues, timing, individual body chemistry, and underlying conditions. Understanding these factors can help you have a more informed discussion with your doctor and explore alternative treatment options. Watch to learn why your medication might not be effective and what steps you can take next. Lexapro Didn't Work? Here's Why #shorts Lexapro promised anxiety relief, but delivered...nothing? Many experiences nausea, brain fog, & emotional flatness. If your world shrinks, it's not working. 😍 𝐈 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐆𝐔𝐘𝐒 𝐄𝐍𝐉𝐎𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒! ▶️ If you enjoy this video, please like it and share it. ▶️ Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates. 👉𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚. 𝑨𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆, 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒇 𝑰 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒂 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒐. 💊𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐒: #lexapro#antidepressants#mentalhealth#depressionhelp#anxietyrelief#medicationtips #mentalwellness#mentalhealthawareness#antidepressanttips#anxietyhelp#mentalhealthsupport #depressiontreatment#mentalhealthmatters#anxietytreatment#medicationawareness #mentalhealthjourney#depressionrecovery#anxietymanagement#mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthguide

This video is about antidepressants and mental health and psychiatry, as part of our series on mental health and psychiatry. Subscribe to our channel if you want to learn more about mental health and psychiatry! In this video, I break down five antidepressants I avoid prescribing, not because they never help, but because I’ve seen how often the side effects, withdrawal, or long-term tradeoffs outweigh the benefits. We’ll talk about what these medications are supposed to do, what often happens in real life, and how to think more clearly about antidepressant side effects, withdrawal symptoms, and medication choice—without fearmongering or shame. I’m Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, triple board certified in adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and addiction medicine. My goal isn’t to attack medications—it’s to help you understand how psychiatric meds affect real lives, not just symptom checklists. If you’ve ever thought “I don’t feel like myself on this medication,” this video is for you. These 5 Antidepressants? I Don't Recommend Them 5 Antidepressants I Never Prescribe as a Psychiatrist (2026) Antidepressants are often prescribed as first-line solutions for anxiety and depression—but popularity doesn’t always mean they improve quality of life. 🚨 🧠 For all things mental health from Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza 👉🏼 https://linktr.ee/sulmanazizmirzamd 🚨😴 Trouble sleeping? Introducing Stories for Sleep, read by Dr. Mirza (in his psychiatrist voice, not YouTube voice!) to help you fall asleep in no time! Subscribe today 👉🏼 https://www.youtube.com/@StoriesforSleep-q2v Topics covered include: antidepressant side effects, SSRI withdrawal, SNRI discontinuation syndrome, Paxil withdrawal, Effexor brain zaps, Buspar effectiveness, Trintellix nausea, and how psychiatrists think about medication quality of life—not just symptom reduction. Chapters 0:00 Popular doesn't equal best 1:07 Number 5 3:24 Number 4 5:26 Number 3 7:18 Number 2 10:02 Number 1 12:34 The best med? 😍 𝐈 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐆𝐔𝐘𝐒 𝐄𝐍𝐉𝐎𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒! ▶️ If you enjoy this video, please like it and share it. ▶️ Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates. 👉𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚. 𝑨𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆, 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒇 𝑰 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒂 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒐. 💊𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐒: #antidepressants#mentalhealth#psychiatrist#mentalhealthawareness#antidepressantwarning #psychmeds#mentalhealtheducation#antidepressantsideeffects#mentalhealthtruth#psychiatry #medicationawareness#mentalhealthmatters#antidepressantfacts#mentalhealthsupport #psychiatristadvice#mentalhealthtips#mentalwellness#medicationsafety#healthinformation #mentalhealth2026 DISCLAIMER: This video is purely informational and educational and does not constitute medical advice and/or recommendations. Use of information is at your own risk, and expresses my own personal views and opinions, not those of any of my employers. Sulman Aziz Mirza, MD will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death. In the event of any medical emergency or safety concerns, please go to your nearest emergency department and/or call 911. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline available 24/7: 800.273.8255 or 988 or suicidepreventionlifeline.org for online chat options

I sat there in my pyjamas, headset against my ear, and knew I was not doing the right thing I’m not psychic. During the six months I spent working as a telephone psychic, my only supernatural gift was the ability to sound fascinated by a stranger’s love life at 2.17am. Yet for hundreds of billable hours, I sat on my living room floor wearing plaid pyjamas and a telemarketing headset, charging callers by the minute for insights into their lives. Perhaps this made me a con artist, but I wasn’t a dangerous one. When it started, I’d recently quit my job as an editor at a publishing company to write a novel while doing telemarketing shifts from my kitchen table. Instead of knocking off a bestseller, I found myself cold-calling strangers about energy bills while gripped by writer’s block and an inconvenient yearning to have a baby. Continue reading...

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in ADHD isn’t about rejection—it’s about uncertainty. If a “K” text or “Let’s talk later” sends your nervous system into overdrive, this video explains why. In this video, I break down why ADHD brains react so intensely to ambiguous social cues, why the pain often hits before any real rejection happens, and how attention, uncertainty, and emotional regulation interact in ways most people misunderstand. RSD Explained: Why One Comment Destroys Your Entire Day Why Rejection Hurts So Much in ADHD (It’s Not What You Think) You’ll learn: -Why uncertainty hurts more than a clear “no” in ADHD -What Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria actually is (and what it isn’t) -Why reassurance-seeking and overthinking make the spiral worse -Three practical, clinician-backed switches to calm your nervous system fast I’m Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, triple board certified in adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and addiction medicine. My goal is to teach psychiatry that feels human—clear, grounded, and actually useful. If this resonated, share in the comments which part hit closest to home. Rejection sensitive dysphoria, ADHD emotional regulation, uncertainty intolerance, rejection sensitivity, and nervous system responses are deeply connected—and understanding that connection is often the first real relief. 🚨 🧠 For all things mental health from Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza 👉🏼 https://linktr.ee/sulmanazizmirzamd 🚨😴 Trouble sleeping? Introducing Stories for Sleep, read by Dr. Mirza (in his psychiatrist voice, not YouTube voice!) to help you fall asleep in no time! Subscribe today 👉🏼 https://www.youtube.com/@StoriesforSleep-q2v This video is about rejection sensitive dysphoria and mental health and psychiatry, as part of our series on mental health and psychiatry. Subscribe to our channel if you want to learn more about mental health and psychiatry! #MentalHealth #Psychiatry #rejectionsensitivedysphoria #RSD Chapters 0:00 The dreaded text 1:24 RSD explained 3:51 What RSD isn't 6:06 The three switches for RSD mastery 10:36 Is there a medicine for that? 12:16 Your 24 hour takeaway DISCLAIMER: This video is purely informational and educational and does not constitute medical advice and/or recommendations. Use of information is at your own risk, and expresses my own personal views and opinions, not those of any of my employers. Sulman Aziz Mirza, MD will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death. In the event of any medical emergency or safety concerns, please go to your nearest emergency department and/or call 911. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline available 24/7: 800.273.8255 or 988 or suicidepreventionlifeline.org for online chat options 😍 𝐈 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐆𝐔𝐘𝐒 𝐄𝐍𝐉𝐎𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒! ▶️ If you enjoy this video, please like it and share it. ▶️ Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates. 👉𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚. 𝑨𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆, 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒇 𝑰 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒂 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒐. 💊𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐒: #rsd#rsdexplained#adhdrsd#adhdemotions#rejectionsensitivity#adhdmentalhealth#adhdadults #emotionaldysregulation#adhdawareness#adhdstruggles#neurodivergent#adhdbrain#adhd #adhdcommunity#mentalhealthtalk#emotionaloverwhelm#adhdsupport#neurodiversity #adhdreality#healingadhd#adhdvalidation

Sharn has two dinosaurs inside her — one is called Kevin and the other Terry. Here's how she handles it when they roar unexpectedly.

It seems like everywhere you turn these days, a gambling ad is popping up encouraging us to have a punt. But behind the bright ads and loud voiceovers, Australians are losing more than $30 million in legal gambling. According to this week's guest Kate Seselja, problem gambling is a public health crisis hiding in plain sight. And she should know - she spent more than a decade addicted to gambling, losing more than $500,000 along the way. Kate is now an advocate for gambling reform, and this week breaks down the shame she felt over her addiction, the tricks that the industry plays to hook you in and keep you playing, her proposed reforms and how you can get involved. More info on Kate's Hope Project: https://www.thehopeprojectaustralia.com.au/ Sign the #LossLimitsNotLostLives petition: https://c.org/rM7GndWy Help with a gambling addiction can be found here: https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/ More info: Gambling Harm Lived Experience Experts: https://www.ghlee.org More from Osher: Better Than Yesterday podcast: https://tinyurl.com/BTYpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osher_gunsberg Books and more: https://linktr.ee/osher_gunsberg

This week I'm peeking into the quiet power of self-compassion. What it really means, why it feels so difficult, and how we can gently build it into our daily lives. Become a patron of the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/richardnicholls Subscribe to my Newsletter https://richardnicholls.net/subscribe/ Social Media Links Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/richardnicholls.net Threads https://www.threads.net/@richardnichollsreal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/richardnichollsreal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RichardNichollsAuthor X https://x.com/richardnicholls TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@richardnichollsauthor

Dear Divorce Diaries with Daz & Jop In each episode of The Dear Divorce Diaries Podcast, family law experts Darren “Daz” Mort (Family Law Barrister) and Joplin “Jop” Higgins (Family Law Lawyer) unpack some of the most common — and most confronting — questions people face when navigating separation and divorce. Drawing on decades of real-world experience inside the family law system, Daz and Jop explain what actually happens when a relationship ends, what people should be thinking about early, and how missteps at the beginning of a separation can have long-term consequences — emotionally, financially, and for children. With their trademark mix of straight-talk, empathy, and practical guidance, they discuss how the family law process really works, when court is (and isn’t) necessary, and why keeping conflict low is often the smartest legal strategy. The episode places a strong focus on child-centred decision-making and the importance of respectful co-parenting, even when emotions are running high. Whether you’re contemplating separation, in the middle of it, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers clarity, reassurance, and grounded advice — without the legal jargon.

Most often think of stress as a purely mental burden—a neurobiological fog that clouds cognitive function and dampens resilience. However, clinical data suggests that for those with a certain genetic predisposition, even a minor stressor can act as the physiological catalyst for acute cardiovascular collapse. This susceptibility is driven by the genetic load of specific neuropeptides that, when released by the brain due to chronic amygdala activation, can cause the heart muscle to effectively "shut down" in response to neural distress. In this short video, Dr Sanil Rege, a psychiatrist, explains the mechanism by which chronic stress triggers Amygdala hyper-activation to Neurogenic Stunned Myocardium. Core Concepts Discussed: • Chronic stress hyper-activates the Amygdala, which serves as the control centre for emotional processing. • This activation engages the Sympathetic Nervous System, leading to a massive release of neurotransmitters. • Individuals with a specific genetic load of Neuropeptide Y are at higher risk, where even minor stressors can cause significant cardiac events. • Neurogenic Stunned Myocardium is a phenomenon also observed in acute clinical settings such as strokes and seizures, where the brain’s distress directly impairs cardiac function. Learn how the brain’s emotional processing centre can directly impact heart health through this discussion on amygdala activation, the sympathetic nervous system’s response, and the role of neuropeptide Y in causing neurogenic stunned myocardium during periods of chronic stress or acute neurological events. #Neuroscience #HeartHealth #StressResponse

Paxil feels calming up front, but your body pays the price. Weight gain, libido loss, thinning motivation. Miss a dose? Dizziness, nausea, brain zaps—a brutal withdrawal. #Paxil #Withdrawal #MentalHealth #AnxietyMedication

Exclusive: Adam Deacon’s early-intervention program, which has received $27m in government funding, seeks to prevent offending by understanding the child behind the behaviour * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast You don’t live with mum and dad. School has always been hard – keeping up, fitting in. Then lockdown hits. Classes move online but you don’t have internet access. You fall behind. One day, you skip school altogether. At a shopping centre, you meet a couple of kids. They seem friendly. They hand you a machete. By the end of the day, you’ve committed a serious, high-profile crime. Continue reading...

To celebrate International Day of Education, we thought to highlight one of this past year’ great steps in the right direction for male survivors and knowledge generation. Mid-way through last year we ratified our Male

Residential care is often a last resort for society's most vulnerable children, but being raised by a "system" can leave both physical and emotional scars. It's why those who have gone through it are asking for their voices to be included to reform it.

I was 16 when the course of my life changed, and for years I was unable to speak about about what had happened I am lying in bed listening to the radio at my boarding school as my roommate is getting dressed. As she walks out of the door she says, “See you at breakfast – don’t be late.” I’m about to get up when the early morning news comes on the radio, and I hear the announcer saying my parents’ names. By the time my roommate arrives at breakfast, everyone has heard. My friends run to be with me. The housemaster and his wife stand in the corridor outside my bedroom, not allowing anyone in. All they can hear are my screams and the smashing of furniture. It is beyond comprehension, but then everything from now on is beyond comprehension. Continue reading...

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Why do some people age better than others? Five extraordinary individuals – who scientists are studying – share their tips Lajuana Weathers is determined to be the healthiest version of herself. She starts each day with a celery juice, is always trying to increase her step count, and meditates daily. Weathers is also 89 years old. And she has no plans to slow down. “I wake up in the morning and feel blessed that I have another chance at a day of life,” says the grandmother of six, and great‑grandmother of six more, who lives in Illinois in an independent living facility for seniors. “I look at my life as a holistic entity, and in that life is my physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. I have to take care of all of those. That’s what I like about the ageing process. All the clutter of raising children is out and I can concentrate on the wellness of me.” Weathers is a superager. This isn’t a self-proclaimed label, but one backed up by science – she is part of the SuperAging Research Initiative at the University of Chicago. To qualify for the study, you have to be over 80 years old and have memory performance that’s at least as good as the average 50- to 60-year-old. There are about 400 superagers enrolled across North America. Continue reading...

Sometimes you have to let the weather just do its thing and you need to get on with something else. The all knowing and occasionally correct weather app says we are in for at least two weeks unpleasantly hot, and occasionally life threatening hot temperatures. Which means working at the farm is not a great […]

We have lots of snow! It’s also double digits below zero (Fahrenheit)! It’s so cold! I’m very glad we aren’t expecting a ton of ice like friends I have in North Carolina. They are actually relocating to Charleston, SC for the storm because they are worried they will lose power and they have a medically … Continue reading Double digits!

This is not a conversation about Savage Garden. This is a conversation which is one of the most raw and honest I have ever had on this podcast. Darren and I speak about his journey through trauma and through therapy in a way that’s both heartbreaking and hopeful, what it really means to be “successful” while carrying invisible wounds, and how sometimes the very things that help us cope – like performing – can become our careers. To listen search Better Than Yesterday in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or where you get your podcasts.

You’re not helpless, but you’re not fully responsible for everything either.

In Episode 4 of Dear Divorce Diary, Joplin Higgins and Darren “Daz” Mort return to answer listener questions and discuss some of the most emotionally charged issues in family law — especially change of residence and how the court evaluates parenting capacity. Daz & Jop begin by reminding listeners of the podcast’s ground rules: they will discuss themes, not give direct legal advice, and they won’t discuss specific people or cases. Most listeners are navigating family law for the first time, so the hosts aim to provide clarity and support in a confusing process. The conversation then moves to the complex topic of change of residence, which used to be called custody. Daz explains that these cases are among the hardest to win because they involve destabilising a child’s primary care arrangement. The court prioritises risk and safety, and the child’s views are considered but weighed based on age and developmental maturity. Daz and Jop also discuss how the court assesses parental attitude — especially where one parent refuses to facilitate a relationship between the child and the other parent. They share a real courtroom example showing how disrespect and denigration can dramatically harm a parent’s case. The hosts emphasise that the court is focused on maintaining stability and safety, not punishing parents. The episode then explores the role of step-parents, challenging the common stereotype that they are “bad” or unwanted. The hosts share examples of healthy step-parent relationships and how cooperative co-parenting can benefit children. They also discuss the risks of a new partner who may be unsafe, and how this can impact a change of residence case. Finally, the episode covers capacity to parent and the role of family reports, including child impact reports, psychological assessments, and children’s views reports. While these reports can be helpful, the hosts remind listeners that they are just one piece of evidence and are not always conclusive. The episode ends with a reminder that family law is a complex system, and that understanding the themes and processes can help parents make better decisions for their children. Key Topics Covered: Rules for listener questions (no legal advice, no names, no case details) Change of residence explained (formerly custody) Court’s focus: risk, safety, and child’s views How parental attitude affects outcomes The impact of coercive behaviour and denigration The role of step-parents in modern families Risk of unsafe new partners Capacity to parent and how courts assess it Family reports, psychiatric reports, and children’s views reports The cost and limitations of expert reports And because no two separations look the same, you can be part of the conversation. Listeners are invited to submit their questions for Daz & Jop, with future episodes dedicated to answering real experiences, real challenges and real concerns from the people who need guidance most. Whether you’re contemplating separation, navigating court, co-parenting, or simply trying to put your children first through the uncertainty — The Dear Divorce Diary Podcast offers steady, professional guidance to help reshape the path ahead. Real law. Real families. Real conversations. Subscribe, listen, learn — and know that you’re not alone.

In this short video, Dr Sanil Rege, a psychiatrist, explains how excessive noradrenergic activity leads to restless REM sleep and a state of constant alarm. Core Concepts Discussed: • Restful REM sleep requires a "noradrenergic timeout," a phenomenon where the brain’s stress-signalling chemicals are suppressed to allow for emotional processing. • Excessive noradrenergic activity results in restless REM, which in turn prevents the chemical reset needed, perpetuating a cycle of physiological hyperarousal. • REM sleep is crucial for processing traumatic memories; when fragmented, it fails to de-escalate the emotional charge of these events. • Restoring sleep through pharmacological agents like Prazosin or Clonidine, or through strict sleep hygiene, is an essential precursor to successful psychotherapy. For clinicians, identifying a lack of noradrenergic silencing is critical, as it indicates that biological stabilisation must precede psychotherapeutic interventions to effectively lower a patient's baseline state of alarm. #SleepScience #MentalHealth #PsychiatryEducation