In this video I talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), what the causes, symptoms and treatments are. I also talk about what I've done to help me cope with my SAD. Leave any questions in the comments section down below.

Neuroplasticity is the brains ability to adapt and change. It's miraculous how when we change our thoughts, our brain will literally change in structure and it's function will adapt. There are things that we can do in order to allow our brains to adapt more and change with our circumstances. This helps us overcome mental health challenges by changing the way we think and react. We hope you enjoy this video! One of our most well produced to date! Like and subscribe if you enjoyed and want to see more of this kind of content.   https://theanxiousresistance.com/

Trazodone is an old antidepressant medication but these days it's most often used as a sleep-aid. What makes Trazodone such a good sleep aid? Is it better than other sleep aids like Ambien or Lunesta? Find out the answer to these questions and more in this video!   https://theanxiousresistance.com More Information about Trazodone: https://mentalhealthdaily.com/2014/07/21/trazodone-withdrawal-symptoms-duration/ https://americanaddictioncenters.org/trazodone-abuse/vs-ambien https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep/trazodone-for-sleep https://landmarkrecovery.com/side-effects-of-taking-trazodone-for-sleep/

I discuss my experience having a genomic (genetic) testing when trying to find an effective medication for my depression and anxiety. I'll explain to you exactly what genomic/genetic testing is, how it's done and how the results can help you and your doctor find the right mental health medication for you.   Check out full articles from The Anxious Resistance at https://theanxiousresistance.com

Deplin (L-Methylfolate) is a medical food that is often "prescribed" by psychiatrists to accompany antidepressants. I talk about why it's prescribed and how it works in this video. If you enjoy this content and find it beneficial, like and subscribe for more!   Article Links:  https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/mthfr-mutation-test/  https://www.psychcongress.com/article/l-methylfolate-promising-therapy-treatment-resistant-depression

In part 6 I will talk about an interesting therapy I found for my anxiety; and how this led me to a recovery of nearly all of my anxiety symptoms after 7 years of difficulty.

In this chapter of my story I will talk about my initial road to recovery. I'll talk about how medications began to help me overcome my depression and anxiety but also how my skills at handling stress improved. I was finally able to live the life that I wanted to, but it was far from free of challenge.

After returning home early from my full time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints I found myself very depressed and feeling hopeless about my future. This is without a doubt the hardest year I ever had dealing with anxiety and depression. I tried many different medications (over the course of my anxiety treatment, I would end up having taken 22 different meds).  I'll discuss how I got through and how I finally found myself on the road to true recovery.

In this video I will discuss my challenges with Anxiety and Depression as I return to full time missionary service for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I'll talk about the things that were difficult for me and the things that helped me.

In part two I will discuss my first relapse just several months after having graduated from high school that lasted for nearly a year. I will talk about my first experience with Major Depressive Disorder and the things I did that helped me get through. I will also address my untimely return from a full time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.