- That's great, ah-huh.
No, I heard, I heard you were teaching yoga.
Ah-huh, so well, thank you for asking.
Getting out, seeing people.
I've been wondering like can one be doing too well,
like should I be worried?
Wow, good for you, good for you, good for you.
Yes, yes, yes, that's what I've been saying,
I'm so depressed.
(speaking in foreign language)
Hm-mm.
(speaking in foreign language)
Yeah, oh no, I'm good, I'm just running some errands.
(speaking in foreign language)
(cat meowing)
That's just Oscar.
You can't go outside.
(speaking in foreign language)
I don't know,
I guess things have been kind of hard recently.
(speaking in foreign language)
I'm just feeling like kind of left behind,
(horn tooting)
and sometimes inconsolable,
you know what I mean?
Sometimes I just feel like what's the point?
Hello? (speaking in foreign language)
(dramatic drumming music)
Do you ever get tired?
- I can't believe you fucking told her.
Let me go, Claudia. - I'm sorry.
- Just let me go!
- No, it has nothing to do with that,
I just, I think I should go back to my therapist.
(speaking in foreign language)
Because I'm depressed.
(speaking in foreign language)
Ah-huh, yeah, no, I'll do that, okay, okay.
Okay, gotta go.
(speaking in foreign language)
Okay, ciao, bye.
(cat meowing)
You can't go outside!
- In the last few years,
I believe I've recommended seeing a psychiatrist,
now might be another time to encourage that.
The medication might allow you the clarity
to take more control of your life.
- Well, it's just-- - Just what?
- Just I feel like I've tried everything
and I'm still kind of like,
(dynamic band music)
what's the point?
- Have you ever had suicidal thoughts?
- No, not like, well, how do I end it all?
But I have sometimes thought
that people might be better off,
if I just like wasn't around.
Sorry,
heavy stuff.
- Has trying to make light of your depression helped at all?
- Could I get a one-way suggestion from the audience?
- [Man] Grilled cheese.
- I heard depression.
That remains to be seen.
- [Therapist] Okay, well we will start you
with 10 milligrams of (bleep),
it is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor,
there will be side effects, it can cause drowsiness,
there can be some trouble climaxing,
some individuals report not feeling like themselves.
- What?
- Well, we can try (bleep),
it's a dopamine reuptake inhibitor,
it shouldn't carry the same side effects
as what you're on right now.
(melancholic orchestral music)
- I just love you so much.
- So it seems that most
of the negative side effects are gone?
- Yes, no, I do, I definitely feel better,
it's just, (melancholic orchestral music)
just a lot of emotion.
- I see, well we can prescribe (bleep)
in tandem with what you are currently on,
that should help with the overflow.
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- So I realize I've been missing a lot of work
between personal days - Hm-mm, hm-mm.
- and doctor appointments.
- Well legally you don't have to share
any personal health information with me.
- I know, I just figured that I should--
- I've certainly noticed your absence
and a little stellar work performance,
but again totally up to you how much you share.
- Yes, I just, I've been going--
♪ La la la la la la la ♪
- No, no, no, I'll just make my own assumptions
about what's going on.
- Okay.
I don't know, it'll take two to six weeks to find out.
(light melodic music)
After years of struggling with depression,
I was at the point where I couldn't engage in my life.
My medication helps me get back in the driver's seat.
Medication isn't for everyone,
but it's been super helpful for me
and I probably would have sought it out sooner,
if it hadn't been so stigmatized,
especially in minority communities,
which can certainly be related to healthcare costs,
but that's a different story.
(light uplifting music)
- [Announcer] The opinions expressed in this video
are of a personal nature and should not be followed
in lieu of advice from a medical professional.
Some medication side effects seriously suck
and can be potentially dangerous,
always follow the recommendations of your doctor.
Yes, I to get that pharmaceuticals
can be a controversial subject,
because there is incentive for companies to profit
and diagnosing and treating depression
is such a tricky thing, but sometimes medication
can really help and it certainly did for me.
My depression is managed by a variety of things
of which medication only plays a part.
I still have bad days, but they're much more manageable
and I'm a way more balanced and pleasant person these days,
my cat can attest to that.
- And you're feeling?
- Okay.
- Okay?
- Yeah, okay.
- Great.
Well, we will see you in three months
and that'll be $600.
(cheerful melodic music)
- And sub par work performance, but (bleep)!
You don't have to, sorry, (bleep).
You don't have to declare, (bleep)!
Is my eye line right?
(laughing)