That’s all so amazing Jake! I’m so happy for you that you found a treatment plan that is lifting you up and allowing you to explore new areas in your life.
I’ve watched your stuff for a while and I’m so pleased to see you’re making all of this progress! It’s quite encouraging. You also present fairly different compared to earlier videos, more flow and relaxation (?) in your communication. Keep up all the hard work!
Thanks, Emma! I'm really glad I can be a source of some encouragement. And I'm very happy to hear that I present differently. I feel that I'm a more pleasant version of myself. I hope things are going well for you too!
Hi Jake! Glad to hear that your new medications are working for you! Thinking about how you are doing. I sent you an email about 1-2 weeks ago. It sounds like there is more positive purpose and some peace in your thoughts! Going through some stress myself and can't sleep. I am like an owl. Sleep during the day and active at night! They need to create a pill for instant sleep! I always like to listen to experiences about anxiety and mental health. Moving will be interesting because you will be in your own environment and you can come and go and do what you want! Peace-Jack
I know it may be cliche to say but you are so strong & resilient, Jake!! I find that each of your videos are packed with value! To hear your experience with feeling the value & happiness in your life -- it's indescribable & I'm very happy for you. These are gigantic milestones in terms of wellbeing. I'm personally continuing to "keep trying" alongside you -- moving out for the first time in June too! B-)
This is such good news! You explained the changes that the correct medicine feels like. I could really relate. I still have emotions ...but they don't have me. It's a whole new world when you finally see the glass half full. CHEERS!
Cheers, Noelle! Your consistent encouragement helped me so much to keep trying new meds when I really did not want to. It really means a lot to me. Thank you.
Hey Jake. I am really happy to hear that! I found your channel when I got the AvPD diagnosis myself and started to research it. I was taken by your coherent and honest way of describing your life and all the mundane things that comes with a diagnosis and what do with it. I am glad that antidepressants are working for you. They have been my saving grace for years and I always have to quiet myself when friends are talking about feeling well enough to quit their medications. I understand the yearning of being free of medication, but I know the hell I could be in without them. Anyway, that feeling of wanting to live and having a semblance of purpose and happiness is something I am so glad you're feeling - cause it's why we live, to feel that! I am in a similar place. I am actually in Schema therapy for AvPD and I am really liking it. I don't think you can find much more like-minded people than other AvPD people :p We are ALL creatives, we are all very much concerned about the others' comfort etc, I am sure you can imagine :)
Thank you :) It sounds like you've been doing pretty well since your diagnosis, which is awesome! It's also really cool to hear that you're liking schema therapy, I've heard good things about it from others with AvPD as well. I'm definitely interested in looking more into possible options for it in my area, depending on how the DBT venture turns out. And yeah, totally agree, I would really love to meet some others with AvPD in-person some time! Fingers crossed more than one of us decides to leave our house at the same time :)
Happy to hear you've found a medication that works for you. I also had tried two different anti-depressants without getting relief. Much later I took Cymbalta for musculoskeletal pain, but after a few weeks noticed that I had less anxiety. After about a month or so, the effects seemed to diminish so I got the dose raised, which has helped. While it hasn't really made me happy, it has made me less likely to wade in suicidal depression. The main effect I notice day to day is a lot less anxiety and the ability to engage in my interests more. Wishing you all the best with your continued journey!
Thanks man! I'm glad you (coincidentally) found something that helps as well. Medications are definitely not cure-alls, but it really makes it so much easier to deal with the difficulties of living.
Hey Jake, I'm happy for you that you're able to move out and live on your own. Moving out from your parent's home is an important step and will give you some awesome growth opportunities. BUT please keep in mind, that living alone can get anxious or avoidant people in a terrible isolation spiral. The never ending silence may also drive you nuts and make you feel very, very lonely. That's just a kind warning because I experienced this myself...
Thank you, and that's definitely something for me to keep in mind. I have a few different things in mind to try to get myself socializing more, so I'm hopeful that it will work out :)
Hey, that's good to know. Yes, going out regularly and socializing is very crucial, also just being outside getting some fresh air and moving your body ideally working out or some kind of ball sports. 😉
@@minoruhaginoya2249 I plan to stay very far away from ball sports for the rest of my days 😅 But I am working out, and hope to run in a 5K sometime (relatively) soon!
Good for you my man! Sorry for not replying , but i am glad , i am also on antidepressant , only 2.5 Lexapro it seems to help , but i don't like side effects 😅
Thanks man! Yeah, I have been lucky to have no side effects with this one so far, but I'm definitely familiar with how much they can suck. Sorry you're having to deal with that.
Hi, i am also diagnosed by psychiatric with personality disorder called avpd and I have depression. How about bupropion to increase dopamin because I've been feel anhedonia. Please give some notes
Hello! Unfortunately antidepressants are very much still a guessing game-what works for me may not for you. However, I would say that the potential benefit means that it's very much worth trying the prescriptions your doctor recommends. I tried many that did not work before finding one that did, and it was a difficult process, but completely worth it. Best of luck :)
@@JakeAvPD yes, I know it. Any way an avpd is treatable by therapy more than taking some drugs include antidepressant, um I will ask you how long did you get medicine? If you don't consume an Antidepressant how do you feel? My depression is bigger than anxiety, at first my doctor give me benzodiazepine but it not work to me.
It's called Duloxetine, and thankfully no side effects! Of course, each person reacts differently to each medication. The five I tried before have helped many other people, just not me, so unfortunately it can be a long process to find the one that works for you.
@@JakeAvPD yes, do you regularly take antidepressants? The problem is that when I take the medicine, it actually gets worse, lethargic, sleepy, unproductive
@@morneemall8482 I do. I took 6 or 7 before finding one that works for me, which is Duloxetine. Finding one that doesn't have side effects can be a guessing game, but I think it's worth it :)
@@JakeAvPD What do you need antidepressants for, when you're not depressed? Doesn't it just make it less fun with those antidepressants?I took a total of about 9 months of drug consumption, at the beginning of the first month I took benzodiazepines and antipsychotics too, then I stopped. Because you don't want to be addicted and it's not suitable. Do you feel comfortable with the drug? If you don't drink what happens?
@@JakeAvPD Even my psychiatrist, he also has an avpd disorder, which he is now recovering well, I don't think he's taking medication for it. It could be that I don't even need medication because I'm not even me when I take medication, lots of medications have been prescribed, antidepressants, anti-anxiety, antipsychotics too and nothing works. I have conveyed this complaint to the doctor, I have become increasingly weak and sleepy, he suggested trying not to drink it if you feel more fit and energized. Because antidepressants make you more relaxed so you can't be excited and happy.
That’s all so amazing Jake! I’m so happy for you that you found a treatment plan that is lifting you up and allowing you to explore new areas in your life.
Thank you very much :)
I’ve watched your stuff for a while and I’m so pleased to see you’re making all of this progress! It’s quite encouraging. You also present fairly different compared to earlier videos, more flow and relaxation (?) in your communication. Keep up all the hard work!
Thanks, Emma! I'm really glad I can be a source of some encouragement. And I'm very happy to hear that I present differently. I feel that I'm a more pleasant version of myself. I hope things are going well for you too!
Hi Jake!
Glad to hear that your new medications are working for you! Thinking about how you are doing. I sent you an email about 1-2 weeks ago. It sounds like there is more positive purpose and some peace in your thoughts! Going through some stress myself and can't sleep. I am like an owl. Sleep during the day and active at night! They need to create a pill for instant sleep! I always like to listen to experiences about anxiety and mental health. Moving will be interesting because you will be in your own environment and you can come and go and do what you want! Peace-Jack
Sorry, just got back to you this morning! And I can totally relate to the inverted sleep schedule. I hope things level out for you.
I know it may be cliche to say but you are so strong & resilient, Jake!! I find that each of your videos are packed with value! To hear your experience with feeling the value & happiness in your life -- it's indescribable & I'm very happy for you. These are gigantic milestones in terms of wellbeing.
I'm personally continuing to "keep trying" alongside you -- moving out for the first time in June too! B-)
Thank you, Alex :) And that is so awesome, congratulations!! I hope you keep me posted on how it's going!
This is such good news! You explained the changes that the correct medicine feels like. I could really relate. I still have emotions ...but they don't have me. It's a whole new world when you finally see the glass half full. CHEERS!
Cheers, Noelle! Your consistent encouragement helped me so much to keep trying new meds when I really did not want to. It really means a lot to me. Thank you.
Glad you’re feeling good, motivated and creative. Congratulations on your move! Thank you for sharing. I’m enjoying your book.
Thanks man, I really appreciate it!
Please keep posting! It's amazing how you can put into words exactly how I feel.
I absolutely will, got another one uploading right now :)
Hey Jake. I am really happy to hear that! I found your channel when I got the AvPD diagnosis myself and started to research it. I was taken by your coherent and honest way of describing your life and all the mundane things that comes with a diagnosis and what do with it. I am glad that antidepressants are working for you. They have been my saving grace for years and I always have to quiet myself when friends are talking about feeling well enough to quit their medications. I understand the yearning of being free of medication, but I know the hell I could be in without them.
Anyway, that feeling of wanting to live and having a semblance of purpose and happiness is something I am so glad you're feeling - cause it's why we live, to feel that! I am in a similar place. I am actually in Schema therapy for AvPD and I am really liking it. I don't think you can find much more like-minded people than other AvPD people :p We are ALL creatives, we are all very much concerned about the others' comfort etc, I am sure you can imagine :)
Thank you :) It sounds like you've been doing pretty well since your diagnosis, which is awesome! It's also really cool to hear that you're liking schema therapy, I've heard good things about it from others with AvPD as well. I'm definitely interested in looking more into possible options for it in my area, depending on how the DBT venture turns out.
And yeah, totally agree, I would really love to meet some others with AvPD in-person some time! Fingers crossed more than one of us decides to leave our house at the same time :)
Happy to hear you've found a medication that works for you. I also had tried two different anti-depressants without getting relief. Much later I took Cymbalta for musculoskeletal pain, but after a few weeks noticed that I had less anxiety. After about a month or so, the effects seemed to diminish so I got the dose raised, which has helped. While it hasn't really made me happy, it has made me less likely to wade in suicidal depression. The main effect I notice day to day is a lot less anxiety and the ability to engage in my interests more. Wishing you all the best with your continued journey!
Thanks man! I'm glad you (coincidentally) found something that helps as well. Medications are definitely not cure-alls, but it really makes it so much easier to deal with the difficulties of living.
I am soooooo proud of you!!! Glad you started!
Hey Jake, I'm happy for you that you're able to move out and live on your own. Moving out from your parent's home is an important step and will give you some awesome growth opportunities. BUT please keep in mind, that living alone can get anxious or avoidant people in a terrible isolation spiral. The never ending silence may also drive you nuts and make you feel very, very lonely. That's just a kind warning because I experienced this myself...
Thank you, and that's definitely something for me to keep in mind. I have a few different things in mind to try to get myself socializing more, so I'm hopeful that it will work out :)
Hey, that's good to know. Yes, going out regularly and socializing is very crucial, also just being outside getting some fresh air and moving your body ideally working out or some kind of ball sports. 😉
@@minoruhaginoya2249 I plan to stay very far away from ball sports for the rest of my days 😅 But I am working out, and hope to run in a 5K sometime (relatively) soon!
I'm thinking about trying antidepressents because I've not had refreshing sleep in years.
Keep up the fight, being so different is a crazy challenge.🎉😢
Good for you my man! Sorry for not replying , but i am glad , i am also on antidepressant , only 2.5 Lexapro it seems to help , but i don't like side effects 😅
Thanks man! Yeah, I have been lucky to have no side effects with this one so far, but I'm definitely familiar with how much they can suck. Sorry you're having to deal with that.
Duloxetine is a good drug for overall mental health symptoms. I took it for 10 years. Main side effect for me was excess sweating.
Such high anxiety is hell, but we are what we are, even knowing ( to me ) that I’m worthless.😂
While I totally get the feeling, I can assure you you're not worthless, none of us are :) I know it's hard to remember that sometimes. Keep fighting!
good for you, i take zoloft and bupropion, and they worked at first but now i'm back in the hole
Hope your doing well man.. yes this is hard to deal with indeed
Thank you, I am doing pretty well. I hope you are too!
I am on Wellbutrin which is an SNRI and it has helped me so much! It helped with motivation!
Wellbutrin is big no no for anxiety.
I'm happy for you.yeah,it's good that drugs work at least partly.
Thank you. Yes, it took a while to find anything that helped at all, but it was very much worth it.
Hi, i am also diagnosed by psychiatric with personality disorder called avpd and I have depression. How about bupropion to increase dopamin because I've been feel anhedonia. Please give some notes
Hello! Unfortunately antidepressants are very much still a guessing game-what works for me may not for you. However, I would say that the potential benefit means that it's very much worth trying the prescriptions your doctor recommends. I tried many that did not work before finding one that did, and it was a difficult process, but completely worth it. Best of luck :)
@@JakeAvPD yes, I know it. Any way an avpd is treatable by therapy more than taking some drugs include antidepressant, um I will ask you how long did you get medicine? If you don't consume an Antidepressant how do you feel? My depression is bigger than anxiety, at first my doctor give me benzodiazepine but it not work to me.
What is the name of the drug that worked for you and did it have any side effects?
It's called Duloxetine, and thankfully no side effects! Of course, each person reacts differently to each medication. The five I tried before have helped many other people, just not me, so unfortunately it can be a long process to find the one that works for you.
Do you feel alexithymia?
Sorry, I only just saw this. I personally do not think I experience alexithymia.
@@JakeAvPD yes, do you regularly take antidepressants? The problem is that when I take the medicine, it actually gets worse, lethargic, sleepy, unproductive
@@morneemall8482 I do. I took 6 or 7 before finding one that works for me, which is Duloxetine. Finding one that doesn't have side effects can be a guessing game, but I think it's worth it :)
@@JakeAvPD What do you need antidepressants for, when you're not depressed? Doesn't it just make it less fun with those antidepressants?I took a total of about 9 months of drug consumption, at the beginning of the first month I took benzodiazepines and antipsychotics too, then I stopped. Because you don't want to be addicted and it's not suitable. Do you feel comfortable with the drug? If you don't drink what happens?
@@JakeAvPD Even my psychiatrist, he also has an avpd disorder, which he is now recovering well, I don't think he's taking medication for it. It could be that I don't even need medication because I'm not even me when I take medication, lots of medications have been prescribed, antidepressants, anti-anxiety, antipsychotics too and nothing works. I have conveyed this complaint to the doctor, I have become increasingly weak and sleepy, he suggested trying not to drink it if you feel more fit and energized. Because antidepressants make you more relaxed so you can't be excited and happy.