# If I was Depressed in 2026, Here's What I'd Do (Psychiatrist Guide)

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Podcast: [Side Effects with Dr. Josef](https://stenobird.com/podcast/side-effects-with-dr-josef-6454703)
Published: 2026-05-04T19:00:00+00:00
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Click here if you need help quitting psychiatric medications: http://membership.taperclinic.com/signup/?utm_source=podcast If I got depressed tomorrow, I would not start with a prescription pad.After years of treating patients who came to me already worse off than when they first started antidepressants, overmedicated, exhausted, foggy, and convinced something was wrong with them, I think very differently about depression than I did in residency. In this video, I walk through exactly what I'd do, in order, if I were depressed in 2026. What I'd rule out first. What I'd try before reaching for a medication. Where medication actually fits, and where it gets people into trouble. And the mistakes I'd be most careful to avoid, including the ones I watch psychiatrists make every week. This isn't an anti-medication video. It's a more honest one. If you're struggling right now, or you're stuck on meds that aren't working the way they used to, I hope this gives you a clearer way to think about your next step. Get our free tapering course: https://membership.taperclinic.com/free-taper-guide Join +6000 people learning how to taper on our newsletter: https://membership.taperclinic.com/newsletter CONNECT WITH ME:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjosefwittdoerring/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjosefwittdoerring - X/Twitter: https://x.com/DrJosefWD - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjosefwittdoerring/ - Website: https://taperclinic.com/ DISCLAIMER: All the information on this channel is for educational and/or entertainment purposes and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos, or getting answers to comments/question, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have your own doctor, these videos can maybe hel…

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