I suffered from severe depression in my late 20’s. Many, many, many nights I sat in bed contemplating suicide. That empty feeling is the worst. 10 years later I’m happiest I ever been. Hang in there
10 years is too long I've had severe suicidal depression for 1 year and I know exactly what caused it I can't imagine another day in this hell let alone 10 years you must be a very strong person
@@philthompson7471 No the worst didn’t last 10 years. It lasted about 1-2 years which was 10 years ago. It gradually gets better. When I heard Jordan talk about depression he was hitting the nail on it’s head every time. I told myself this’ll guy gets it. I wish I had him back than. And his advice on ssri’s are correct in my opinion. If your doing everything or at least most things right and still have depression strongly consider taking anti-depressants. Worked for me.
@@arminoleg1624 hi I don't mean to sound narcissistic or that mine is worse than everyone else but I don't eat I don't wash I don't brush my teeth I have chronic severe insomnia and multiple physical health problems which the: depression has made worse due to not being able to look after myself I've been going through this at this level for a year almost 24/7 7 days a week I have no interest in living with or managing depression I want it gone I can't live without joy I'm at the kill me or cure me stage I have zero quality of life and to me quality of life trumps survival and it's not even close I've tried 3 different antidepressants nothing works in it seems like nothing or no-one can help sorry this was long and dark but I'm running out of options 95 percent of the time I feel ready to die severe anxiety as well as depression it's not worth it I just want peace and death seems like the ultimate peace I know there is nothing after this I no longer fear death I just want to sleep forever
I'm happy for you, but what works for some is not going to apply to others. I've had my happy years also, but Severe Relentless Episodes of Depression always comes back, each time more intense & longer
The problem with depression is it turns your mind against you and at the same time you have to try and keep functioning when your brain is self-sabotaging. You can't build a life if you're constantly having to fight the demons in your head. It robs you of dreams, ambitions and your life, trying to rebuild yourself time and again is just exhausting.
It gets to a point to where it feels as though your mind is simply shutting down. That it becomes a disobedient machine that simply replays past failures and serves a person wave upon wave of anxiety and grief, a machine that can no longer be used to serve you. It's terrifying at first, but over time the person slowly grows to accept that they can't fight forever, until finally they acquiesce into the peace that only Death can bring. I have no idea how I've managed to survive this long. But when a person is in an untenable position for long enough, Death is the likely outcome.
Absolutely correct. One who has gone through such suffering can understand that. Depression makes you hate your own self. It's makes you want to torture, curse, abuse & just see yourself as someone who is just a piece of garbage. Even if your friends & family love you but you think that they are just too good & kind to someone who is just a piece of sh*t. It really takes to places darker than you can imagine.
@@maxmillman9477 Ask your doctor about mindfulness based CBT. Don't fight it alone. You can rewire those negative thoughts and prevent the downward spiral. Best wishes.
Before I could watch this video I was met with this message: "the following content has been identified by the RUclips community as inappropriate or offensivef to some audiences." I can only assume this is because the subject of suicide is triggering for some people. For the life of me, I can't imagine who would be offended by a video of a clinical psychologist discussing mental health issues and trying to bring comfort to grieving family members.
The nature of the video's content is spelled out in the title and that should be all people need to decide whether it's suitable for them. This is a big strike against RUclips.
RUclips is becoming worst and worst every day. I can’t even find a way to share this video...I got the same message when I first clicked as well. This is rapidly becoming a platform I want nothing to do with and won’t support.
Why I think sometimes trigger warnings are important (I use them myself on Reddit, with a spoiler box so they have the choice to see it or not), I do agree that if you clicked this video, you know what it's about and actively decided to see it.
I feel like a lot of people are lost right now because of how much society has changed, and is changing. Many people like myself feel that the effort it takes to fight depression everyday is not worth it. The only thing keeping most of us alive is the fear of death, until reality becomes even scarier than death.
The only thing that keeps me alive is the burden and pain it would bring to my family. I go to sleep at night most nights wishing that I wouldn’t wake up. I just don’t want to cause my family that much grief. I’m just going to keep living. No one should have to feel this way, and I truly hope we all get over it.
But I will keep going, and I suggest everyone do that, and try to make the best out of life. It won’t be too long until we are dead anyways, no need to rush it. If anyone ever wants to talk about it, I will listen because I understand and I am going through the same thing right now.
He once said "You do not own yourself like you would an object. You have a moral obligation as a locus of divine value. Don't treat that casually. It's wrong." and that hit me hard. So hard in fact it charged enough strength in me to believe I have to go on because I know i love those so much that I couldn't bear to leave them with any heartbreak because of me. Thank you Jordan.
The opening title by RUclips said:- The following content has been identified by the RUclips community as inappropriate or offensive to some audiences. Viewer discretion is advised . Who would rate this incredibly compassionate and understanding video as such?
The topic of suicide and the video has been reported multiple times. I don't know why, but they've restricted it by country and put up a warning in front of everyone who views it. They also hit my channel with an uploading ban for a few weeks when this was first flagged.
To make an educated guess, it was because he advocated for the use of Electroconvulsive Therapy(ECT) as a treatment option for depression. Not sure whether or not the research proves it can be used a treatment option, but lots of people frown on that kind of treatment method.
I lost my brother 4 days ago to suicide. He had 2 kids ages 3 and 1. I guess I am looking for something here but even Jordan doesn’t have any answers. I’ve now been reading the comment section and I am realising my brother was in a world of pain that I will never know and it actually frightens me. The people posting here are in so much pain. I don’t know how to help with any of it? I’m so so sorry 😔
Remember that fear should serve a purpose- protecting an individual from harm. The irony being that fear can, over time, bring harm. Where your brother went was undoubtedly an incredibly dark place, however he is at peace now. Dwelling on such things, although I admit that avoiding doing so isn't a simple or easy task, will bring you harm, as fear is no good for the body. I'm not saying don't remember or talk about him, nor honour his memory. What I am saying is that dwelling on the manner of his death only serves to cultivate fear, and subsequently harm, for yourself. And it sounds as though you've been through enough already.
Prof. Peterson, you have made so many people's lives better by being able to tell the truth on everything you can think of. You made us feel more human and the world a somewhat better place.
Every time I really just want to end it I watch this and it makes me cry, a lot. I don't know if I will, I can't know that but... it's cathartic and I'm not alone.
I am with you friend. Its the same thing with me. The way he describes the way a depressed person feels inside, is so true and it hurts really bad. Because I know that I can maybe try to turn things around, but it feels so goddamn impossible. Reach out to me if u feel the need to talk to someone. I have also been under serious depression for the past 3 years( at least that is when I realized that I might be affected by depression.) and have tried to end my life unsuccessfully. I am slightly better now, but still pretty shit. But I am trying hard to make it to finish line . I honestly hope that you make it as well. No normal human being deserves this torture.
ubu my friend. my heart breaks for you. please please tell somebody what you plan to do. i had to say goodbye to my girlfriend at her funeral, It broke me and i wanted to end everything . if you only knew how your friends and family would suffer every single day of their lives if you committed suicide.. please just reach out, your doctor,your friends,your family,anyone...... please
Ubu How are you? August is coming up. Your words brought tears to my eyes. I know the same pain as well. Gosh. I feel for you but please give life some more time.
I'm the same as you. I've been struggling for over 6 decades, & it only gets worse. Tried taking my life numerous times, but the Bloody Survival Instinct is too strong! Ultimately, I have to find a way to end my prolonged suffering!
@@Yousab_Menisy Mine started at 15, although it fully bloomed into suicidal depression at 24 (I'm 30 now). I often reminisce on the time before I became suicidally depressed, wishing I could turn back time to avoid the events which led me here.
@@maxmillman9477 is there a cure to suicidal depression? I’m 15 and am at the point where I have existential depression, and I believe I will get worse
You're young; I recommend you take some affirmative action now to address things before they become more thoroughly entrenched. As for whether or not you can be cured, that depends on the person and circumstances. You just might though! So keep up faith and hope. Treat yourself wholistically: healthy living (exercise, diet, sleep, abstinence from drugs, etc.), and seek out multiple practitioners in order to obtain multiple modes of therapy- they should be able to assess you and provide recommendations. Addressing it from all angles will give you the best chance of living your best life. ASK FOR HELP- don't try to go it alone, it's so much easier and dramatically increases the odds of success. Good luck Allen!
Where Im from I had two serve my nation for two years in the form of a national service. Most of my countrymen are assigned to join the military and I was the few who was conscripted to the police force. There I served 2 years as a frontline police officer. During my time responding to emergency calls I’ve attended my fair shares of suicide. But there was one that really stuck with me till this very day and I think about ever so often. It was of a lady who hung herself. She was no older than I was then at 24. I couldnt believe what had happened when I step foot onto the scene and I had to console her parents who is in utter pain and disbelief. I fought so hard to keep myself together and I tried in my simplest of understanding to help the mother fight for a better future of her own instead of blaming herself. Its futile effort but I never gave up I made sure she had a purpose by telling her to learn how to be understanding of how people going through depression and make it her life’s mission to reach out and try to help anyone else she knows who may be going through depression. Its been a few years now since that happened but every single thing about that very day stuck with me. I remember going through the deceased social media to roughly establish her state of mind, and I remember feeling a chill to my bone from the things she posted and her feelings and how she pretended to be happy but yet you can see the signs there from certain of her postings. It haunts me ever so often and I wonder how are the family coping, im sure the mother never forgave herself and I really really hope she gets a chance to see this video from Jordan and was able to pick herself up. I wish I knew JP earlier and could have gave better advises when I was on the ground attending to really fundamentally broken individuals.
As a survivor of 17 men out of 154 in 1969 I learned the true meaning of life and how one must fight to keep alive. Depression and survivors guilt often comes to visit, you look into the abyss, laugh at it and continue on. One must appreciate every experience that the good lord gives us and have faith that your efforts were for the common good of man. This man is one who will change the world with his wisdom and astounding knowledge of history and the struggle of the single individual.
I really need to remember this video. Don't treat yourself in a negative way you wouldn't treat someone else you love. That's one really big thing I'm getting from this video, and I desperately needed to hear that.
It's true. Sometimes there's nothing you can do to help a depressed person. I get so dark and gloomy, that it feels like Im almost in a separate realm than everyone else. I don't know how to describe it, like Im fading into nothingness and darkness, and everyone else is on a different frequency.
Well put. The key is to learn safeguarding techniques to help fight it when it comes on. CBT is useful for trying to nip rhe start of the negative thoughts before it escalates. If you have friends of family get a plan together so they know to keep tabs on you before you isolate too much. Best of luck.
@@chattycathydoll Thank you for your response. Although it still happens occasionally, it's a little better from taking anti depressants. I am still trying to find therapy, or even hypnosis and see if that would help
Jordan peterson thank you for making me a better person in life. And for giving me meaning in this tragedy of life. I wish you al the best and more, love you! i will never forgett, what you heave done for me.
I cry everytime I see this video, because I remember my first failed attempt, I remember my mothers face the time I collapsed in front of her, telling her that I'm sorry if I ever go away forever and she shouldn't blame herself, I rember all those memories and feelings. I cry because I can't bear to think of others who are still going through the same. I cry because of how gratefull I am to have found hope and faith in the love of those around me. My reason to live wasn't for me, but for them, it still is.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4)
This video has been giving me comfort In darkness for the last few weeks. I’m so thankful for you Jordan. No one understands..... but you do... I wish I could meet you in person.
I feel your pain ... I've been through the same, unfortunately there's not much I can say to change your life at a later date ... just that I wish you to find beauty worth living for
You have the best mental health services in the history of humanity. Sure it's not perfect but atleast you don't have to shove it down and keep working the streets
Remember, board members of insurance companies would cry if they knew poor people received some help. 300 foot yachts are expensive, after all. The pain you have over your family members blowing their brains is of no concern to you or even society at large. Capitalism and profits must be maintained at all cost. Keep the slaughterhouse functioning as is.
I appreciate these beautiful human moments. I've suffered depression for 20 years, longer, tied with Auto Immune stuff. Currently in a low at the moment. Its heartening to see Jordan gets it. ❤.
I used to think that way about the pain, grief and blame thats left upon the relatives of suicidal people, Im not so sure I feel that way anymore, because there's quite a lot of people out there that definitely DESERVE to carry all that grief and guilt.
What an amazing person. I am very empathetic aswell. I cry every time I see Jordan cry. Depression is a horrible killer in the world. If you're depressed, please get help. I will too.
If you’re depressed go do hard manual labor. Severe work will set you free from depression. If you’re gonna seek help from a professional, go see a psychotic doctor.
@@compulsoryspeech1411 That's not true at all. It can help some, but for me anyway, simply having a tough job, even one that I liked for the most part, didn't solve all the other problems. It goes way deeper than that. There are complicated problems that are difficult to solve, it's not just a feeling.
You must get help. Stop suffering in silence and see a professional. Keep going until you find what works. Do not sell your life short to struggling alone. Best wishes.
I’ve been depressed as long as I can remember. Trauma and abandonment and chronic pain…through the years it gotten so dark..I attempted 4x last time I almost didn’t wake up. I use to think that I was stuck in the darkness and wasn’t strong enough, I tried everything to asking for help, doctors left n right and it wasnt enough..I’d just pretend everything was okay burying everything pretending I’m okay…and finally 2 years ago I finally got myself out the darkness and I’ve been thriving..idk how it happened..idk what happened but it happened and I couldn’t be happier. I struggle still but I’m able to be present. XO
This is powerful. The people attacking this man need to first and foremost consider that he is helping to change the world. What are you doing? To show your true emotion in this way is a very powerful and moving act, far stronger than the common misconception that we shouldnt cry.
I have an incurable disease, that's not killing me, what's killing me slowly is the rejection of people. I can't do it anymore, been alive. Rejection is the worst pain, it just doesn't go away. So, I have decided this a long time ago, and now is the time. I don't want help because no one can help. I'm just writing this so people can be kinder to each other, I think any pain is bearable, rejection goes direct to the soul and it destroy the essence of the person, it destroy who we are. I don't want to die, but there's no way out of this. Every day I feel more miserable than the day before. It' unbearable. I don't know what's after death, but I don't think it's worst than this life.
I know what you mean. I have something in the same spirit as what you have. Here’s the thing though... know the game and do what it takes to win anyway. Now, I’m the mine who rejects, Imagine that Eh? Now I do it as catch and release you know? I don’t do it to hurt them, it happens to be this way because they can’t help but be attracted. Don’t let them get you down, they are just waiting for signes that will shine if you will them to. Chin up Mate
Bless you! I hope you know how much posting this video helped. There are soo many people out there fighting with depression. I was one of them and to see somebody talking with so much empathy abut this is a healing act by itself. Seeing Jordan Peterson - the teacher I never had - being so open, so brave about his vulnerability gave me the strength to cry without the fear of being judged. Thank you.
scouse nofeyzulla Everyone wants this but when you don’t have an appetite or you’re unable to sleep or hold an errection cause of drugs or medication for example you can’t travel cause of Corona yea you still able to meet friends and shit but I can understand suicidal thoughts or at least depression. Even loosing job/home/girlfriend or family members can flash you in thoughts like that we all know.
I am currently 26. I have the whole world going for me. But I am very suicidal and depressed. I have been for the past 6 years. Gotta stay strong I guess
Don't fight it on your own, seek professional help. It won't cure itself and it will save you wasting years to it. You have a fundamental right to be happy with yourself and you need help treating the underline cause. Best wishes.
It’s really hard to talk to people about depression or how you are feeling because people get tired of hearing it and they may say you are too depressing or too sad so you feel as though you have no one to go to because you don’t want to be a burden to their happiness so you have to put on a fake smile just to have people around you. People have even gotten angry at me because I’m feeling a certain way so that’s where the loneliness comes from. And if that’s the case then I will just leave this place
Something I regret was not listening to a young guy who obviously in his darkest time. I ignored him because he was drunk and I later I would suffer my down fall, if someone needs help give it to them!
Expand your circle. A "burden" shared is a burden halved, so to speak. Chat with others online, join a group for depression, etc. Find more support. You're welcome to friend me on facebook: Max Millman (photo of a car). Seeking much needed support and receiving anger or rejection isn't doing anyone any favours. You deserve better.
This, this describes my life in so many ways, I feel lost, I feel nothing but unbearable pain and every time I look at my parents all I think is that they must think I’m a failure/lazy/loser/piece of crap and they must always be disappointed in me. I pray that I never join the ranks with those who have committed suicide but every single day that goes by I feel more comfortable in becoming one of them. Fuck depression and fuck life 😔
No not at all. I remember part of that debate. People resort to name calling when they hit their ceiling and can't argue reasonably anymore. Professor Peterson is a man who cares, he really does. God bless him.
No, he's lost like all the rest. He adds to peoples' problems. Civilization is a factory of crazy making. And Peterson encourages already sick people to attempt to live this sick game even better.
From someone who has had depression all my adult life, and who has written a book about it and was saved from committing suicide by a friend's financial help, I would like to offer my thoughts. I believe that the majority of suicidal thoughts come from the fact that this world and this life is so damn bloody difficult and frightening for many people. We are so far removed from how life is supposed to be, which is community based and very simple, and most importantly, spiritual! Life today for many people has become so complex, so complicated, and horrifically lonely which should in fact be alien to us. I need to add that some of us are our own worst enemies. We are the ones who often cause the dramas and complexities in our lives when we should be focusing on keeping our lives simple. Life can be so difficult nowadays so we need to recognise that and use our fight and human spirit to try and get through, and if we can't do it alone then we need to get all the help and support possible. However, I also know that in some countries, mental health services can be absolutely atrocious, and that is even in developed countries like the UK. I know that because I have first hand experience. One thing I have learned is to get angry. Why should I let these bastards grind me down and cause me to have suicidal thoughts, when really, I should be going after them in any way I can, and I'm not endorsing violence here. I won't let my life be in vain. I will stand up and be counted. I will be heard and I will make sure they listen! We think about suicide because we see no other option, but we have to give ourselves every chance, and hold onto even the tiniest bit of hope that things will eventually improve. Suicide is devastating, but we have to understand that that person is finally at peace, free from the torture of depression. Let them go in peace. They are in a much better place now, for them, even though they may now see that there was a future ahead. We are meant to be simple, spiritual, loving beings but this world has turned so many people into pretentious, materialistic, aesthetic, greedy, selfish, non-spiritual beings that this world has become alien to us. My advice to anyone would be to get on RUclips and educate yourself with the many great teachers of life who are out there. Some amazing teachers I have discovered are Hans Wilhelm, Dolores Cannon, Aaron Doughty, David Icke, Max Igan and many more, and if you are interested in learning about the embarrassing origins of religion, then watch DM Murdock/Acharya S and Bill Donahue for Christianity and Jay Smith for Islam. Get rid of all this negative drama out of your life and get rid of negative people too. Go and do some good in your life and do good things for yourself. We all deserve to be happy so find what would make you truly happy and go for it, step by step. Lastly, and I feel this is important to say, if you are one of those people who likes to live/dwell on the past and who likes to sit and feel sorry for themselves, then I suggest you go and visit a children's Cancer ward or a centre for the profoundly disabled. If you have issues from your past that need dealt with, then go get the help you need or learn to put bad memories in the past where they belong. Life is short. Another day spent dwelling on the past is just another day wasted. I truly write this with love in my heart for you all and hope that anyone considering suicide will give themselves another chance. You just might be able to help others someday. If I can be of any support to anyone, please feel free to contact me at mdawson1@hotmail.co.uk and I will do all I can to help you. Let's be awake, find our strength, and find the happiness we all deserve. You really are truly loved. I love you, and that's a start right?
I was depressed for 5-6 years the darkness I reached was really scary i mean the resistance from taking your own life was on another lvl of difficulty but after that i had some amazing years now unfortunately it getting back 💔 but I’m hoping that i can hold on and i hope u too
I suffer every day from the silent emptiness of depression. It almost feels like I'm going to lose both of my legs so I can't even walk. When will it all end, ya' know
I have suffered from depression for 35 years. Sometimes it is so unbearable that you desperately wish you didn't exist. The truth about people who commit suicide is that they really don't want to die they just want the horrible pain to stop and suicide seems like the only option. Some people say it's very selfish of the person to do such a thing but when you're that sick you can't even comprehend what you are doing.
Thank you a million times for your amazing wise words, I’ve searched high and low and finally I heard from your post exactly what I needed. My husband killed himself recently and all I’ve done is blame myself and beat myself up, everything you said I was doing. This has brought me more comfort than anything and I’ll be eternally grateful for your incredible explanation, I feel I can finally start my healing process now. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
@@DiabolicalYounglingslayer We all live in the reality, but only some people struggle with depression. Depression is not about reality, it's about early life trauma, similar to any other mental illness.
I often have these ideations because of depression over my son and daughter-in-law’s marriage problems and how it affects their children. It’s more than I can bear.
I have a 19 year old. My first born son. Mental illness runs rampant in our family for generations. He’s struggling so bad and JP has helped me so much and I keep begging him to watch you but he’s so caught up in self loathing and the darkness. I’m had to get Lyme disease before my stubbornness and ego shut up. I didn’t even know how to take care of myself because I stayed busy taking care of everyone else. It breaks me watching my son want to die. It scares the shit out of me because I remember feeling that way. I try to encourage him but I know in the end I’m helpless to his choices. Diet and exercising are the ONLY things that help me. Just started a year ago and I’m 49. I just pray that he keeps breathing until he figures it out. I love your heart sir. Thank you for just being openly vulnerable. We need more folks like you
I tried concertedly, and failed, and now I mostly feel like my life is a wonderful free gift. I wish that I could share a more positive story, but it took me almost losing everything to realise how few things matter, really. Please always be kind- your words and your attitude might convince a person at the end of their tether that life is worth persevering with for another day, and that day might be the first of their new life. I can’t find it in me to be hateful, or jealous, or mean any more- it’s all too fragile, too beautiful and too short to waste in such a way. Xx
If you’re in the UK, please call the Samaritans. They will help. All the best with your struggles. Do not feel guilty - you are not the only one going through this. Take care either side.
Suicide claims more than one life; it claims the happiness and serenity of loved ones also. To remain constantly upbeat or hopeful in a world where there is so much sorrow, avarice and hatred is impossible. I believe it may be the most sensitive of humankind who seek to turn their back on all that this world is. 💞💞💞
This is a great video for myself of the loss of my girl friend to suicide 4 yrs ago. Yes i blamed myself for last 3 years after. Thank you for this video explains what people really need to hear the honest truth!! 🙏🙌😊 Blessings to your amazing work
There's something personal about how he has these conversations. It's like someone's sitting next to you on a park bench and talking to you about their life. Sometimes, I feel as if I care too much and get too emotional and say too many things to my friends. I feel like I open up too much. And When you do that you kinda hope they talk to you about their lives too. And most of them don't really open up as much as you would like them to. When I listen to him I feel as if somebody's talking about how they feel. And that means the world to me. I know my friends are amazing and they care a lot and I have too many unfair expectations. Even though this youtube video is not really a conversation, it does make me feel calm.
The crazy thing about this is that it’s him saying it. This guru of psychology, this paragon of self-help advice. If anyone would know how to help someone with depression, it would be him. And he says that sometimes there’s just nothing you can do. It really speaks volumes about how terrible depression is.
He’s not a psychologist though and I’ve found that, psychology degree or not, unless you’ve travelled that dark path yourself, all the studying in the world won’t make you understand. It must be experienced. But those who have truly experienced it can rarely help themselves let alone provide the solution for others.
I feel all of that, purposeless, hopeless and been feeling worthless. I just feel so bad today. I wish there was a way forward for myself...everything just hurts
I'd say family is the one thing that makes a person postpone suicide or avoid it for as long as they do. At a certain point the depression becomes so bad it's unbearable and the person doesn't have the energy to care for other people anymore.
Yes but for a lot of people, there may be no coming back from depression either. Especially if they have a physical illness that's causing the depression.
@@lukemarshall118 Death is death, when you die you can’t breathe I can’t see you can’t hear you can’t talk. When you’re depressed you can see if you can breathe you can talk you can work on yourself is not comparable bro stop making fucking excuses
@@lukemarshall118 Trying to put depression in the category of fucking death the fuck out your head is not the same thing I’d rather be depressed and lose my spot in the Bible fucking world you fucking crazy boy
because this bullshit platform disdains anything raw and true - they don't want anything but cheap inexpensive thrills to keep the fucking sheep hooked into giving them time and money. Sick world we're living in full of sick people
On the last cold days of winter, the next 7 days (i'm on argentina, spring starts on september 21) i have plans of jumping into the river, into the cold waters. I think i'm done, i know i'm 70% doing it, i know it's wrong but i feel infected with this darkness or something. Unemployed, all attempts to get a job failed, my 19yo cat died in my arms of a heart attack, not a nice thing to witness, and soon i'll be homeless, and on top of that, i'm fighting depression since december 2017. It's not just a mental thing, this black mass is all over me, i have to look twice most of the time, i see smoke coming out of my things, or just smoke in the air, but there's nothing there at second glance, i see things crawling on the floor or in the walls. I don't know whats happening, i know about my depression, but the smoke thing i have no idea
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I suffered from severe depression in my late 20’s. Many, many, many nights I sat in bed contemplating suicide. That empty feeling is the worst. 10 years later I’m happiest I ever been. Hang in there
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10 years is too long I've had severe suicidal depression for 1 year and I know exactly what caused it I can't imagine another day in this hell let alone 10 years you must be a very strong person
@@philthompson7471 No the worst didn’t last 10 years. It lasted about 1-2 years which was 10 years ago. It gradually gets better. When I heard Jordan talk about depression he was hitting the nail on it’s head every time. I told myself this’ll guy gets it. I wish I had him back than. And his advice on ssri’s are correct in my opinion. If your doing everything or at least most things right and still have depression strongly consider taking anti-depressants. Worked for me.
@@arminoleg1624 hi I don't mean to sound narcissistic or that mine is worse than everyone else but I don't eat I don't wash I don't brush my teeth I have chronic severe insomnia and multiple physical health problems which the: depression has made worse due to not being able to look after myself I've been going through this at this level for a year almost 24/7 7 days a week I have no interest in living with or managing depression I want it gone I can't live without joy I'm at the kill me or cure me stage I have zero quality of life and to me quality of life trumps survival and it's not even close I've tried 3 different antidepressants nothing works in it seems like nothing or no-one can help sorry this was long and dark but I'm running out of options 95 percent of the time I feel ready to die severe anxiety as well as depression it's not worth it I just want peace and death seems like the ultimate peace I know there is nothing after this I no longer fear death I just want to sleep forever
I'm happy for you, but what works for some is not going to apply to others. I've had my happy years also, but Severe Relentless Episodes of Depression always comes back, each time more intense & longer
I have so much respect for this man. He is human and not afraid to show emotion.
Fuck you, SJW.
Finally the young men in this world have a real role model to look up to!
Wow. He's a human?! That's so unique.
marty mcfly PERFECTLY worded.
some people have so much hate inside of them... god bless america.
I'm English btw
The problem with depression is it turns your mind against you and at the same time you have to try and keep functioning when your brain is self-sabotaging. You can't build a life if you're constantly having to fight the demons in your head. It robs you of dreams, ambitions and your life, trying to rebuild yourself time and again is just exhausting.
It gets to a point to where it feels as though your mind is simply shutting down. That it becomes a disobedient machine that simply replays past failures and serves a person wave upon wave of anxiety and grief, a machine that can no longer be used to serve you.
It's terrifying at first, but over time the person slowly grows to accept that they can't fight forever, until finally they acquiesce into the peace that only Death can bring.
I have no idea how I've managed to survive this long. But when a person is in an untenable position for long enough, Death is the likely outcome.
Absolutely correct. One who has gone through such suffering can understand that. Depression makes you hate your own self. It's makes you want to torture, curse, abuse & just see yourself as someone who is just a piece of garbage. Even if your friends & family love you but you think that they are just too good & kind to someone who is just a piece of sh*t. It really takes to places darker than you can imagine.
@Matt Coughlin I hope you have support in place. Professional mental health advice can make the difference. Keep fighting. You're not alone.
@@maxmillman9477 Ask your doctor about mindfulness based CBT. Don't fight it alone. You can rewire those negative thoughts and prevent the downward spiral. Best wishes.
True, you can't be fighting yourself and the world at the same time. It's too taxing of a burden to bear.
Before I could watch this video I was met with this message: "the following content has been identified by the RUclips community as inappropriate or offensivef to some audiences."
I can only assume this is because the subject of suicide is triggering for some people. For the life of me, I can't imagine who would be offended by a video of a clinical psychologist discussing mental health issues and trying to bring comfort to grieving family members.
The nature of the video's content is spelled out in the title and that should be all people need to decide whether it's suitable for them. This is a big strike against RUclips.
RUclips is becoming worst and worst every day. I can’t even find a way to share this video...I got the same message when I first clicked as well. This is rapidly becoming a platform I want nothing to do with and won’t support.
Snowflakes getting their panties twisted need t by what he says, but who he is while saying that
I'M SO OFFENDED THAT I HAD TO PUSH CONFIRM AT THE START OF THIS VIDEO, WHAT AN INCONVENIENCE. I AM OPPRESSED.
Why I think sometimes trigger warnings are important (I use them myself on Reddit, with a spoiler box so they have the choice to see it or not), I do agree that if you clicked this video, you know what it's about and actively decided to see it.
I feel like a lot of people are lost right now because of how much society has changed, and is changing. Many people like myself feel that the effort it takes to fight depression everyday is not worth it. The only thing keeping most of us alive is the fear of death, until reality becomes even scarier than death.
ARVIN Spot on. Im getting deeper with the cuts, i am trying to overcome the fear of pain of suicide
Fear of death is what is preventing me.
I dont fear death, I fear passing on my pain to the rest of my family.
The only thing that keeps me alive is the burden and pain it would bring to my family. I go to sleep at night most nights wishing that I wouldn’t wake up. I just don’t want to cause my family that much grief. I’m just going to keep living. No one should have to feel this way, and I truly hope we all get over it.
But I will keep going, and I suggest everyone do that, and try to make the best out of life. It won’t be too long until we are dead anyways, no need to rush it. If anyone ever wants to talk about it, I will listen because I understand and I am going through the same thing right now.
Who flagged this?!? This is important, and should be watched.
He really does understand how depression feels
He once said "You do not own yourself like you would an object. You have a moral obligation as a locus of divine value. Don't treat that casually. It's wrong." and that hit me hard. So hard in fact it charged enough strength in me to believe I have to go on because I know i love those so much that I couldn't bear to leave them with any heartbreak because of me. Thank you Jordan.
The opening title by RUclips said:-
The following content has been identified by the RUclips community as inappropriate or offensive to some audiences.
Viewer discretion is advised
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Who would rate this incredibly compassionate and understanding video as such?
The topic of suicide and the video has been reported multiple times. I don't know why, but they've restricted it by country and put up a warning in front of everyone who views it. They also hit my channel with an uploading ban for a few weeks when this was first flagged.
@@TruthspeakOfficial Thats just absolutely stupid.
To make an educated guess, it was because he advocated for the use of Electroconvulsive Therapy(ECT) as a treatment option for depression. Not sure whether or not the research proves it can be used a treatment option, but lots of people frown on that kind of treatment method.
I lost my brother 4 days ago to suicide. He had 2 kids ages 3 and 1. I guess I am looking for something here but even Jordan doesn’t have any answers. I’ve now been reading the comment section and I am realising my brother was in a world of pain that I will never know and it actually frightens me. The people posting here are in so much pain. I don’t know how to help with any of it? I’m so so sorry 😔
Remember that fear should serve a purpose- protecting an individual from harm. The irony being that fear can, over time, bring harm.
Where your brother went was undoubtedly an incredibly dark place, however he is at peace now.
Dwelling on such things, although I admit that avoiding doing so isn't a simple or easy task, will bring you harm, as fear is no good for the body.
I'm not saying don't remember or talk about him, nor honour his memory. What I am saying is that dwelling on the manner of his death only serves to cultivate fear, and subsequently harm, for yourself. And it sounds as though you've been through enough already.
The pain I feel from reading these comments is beyond daming, inter mortem et vitam sto.
@@maxmillman9477 < listen to him
A true Canadian....
Saying "sorry" as he begins to tear up....gotta love JP
Where he said "dont do it to yourself" i absolutely lost it. Peterson is an absolute amazing human being
Prof. Peterson, you have made so many people's lives better by being able to tell the truth on everything you can think of. You made us feel more human and the world a somewhat better place.
You are your own harshest critic.
Every time I really just want to end it I watch this and it makes me cry, a lot. I don't know if I will, I can't know that but... it's cathartic and I'm not alone.
Bradlesnake I will commit suicide in August. Good luck to you
I am with you friend. Its the same thing with me. The way he describes the way a depressed person feels inside, is so true and it hurts really bad. Because I know that I can maybe try to turn things around, but it feels so goddamn impossible. Reach out to me if u feel the need to talk to someone. I have also been under serious depression for the past 3 years( at least that is when I realized that I might be affected by depression.) and have tried to end my life unsuccessfully. I am slightly better now, but still pretty shit. But I am trying hard to make it to finish line . I honestly hope that you make it as well. No normal human being deserves this torture.
ubu are you OK?
ubu my friend. my heart breaks for you. please please tell somebody what you plan to do. i had to say goodbye to my girlfriend at her funeral, It broke me and i wanted to end everything . if you only knew how your friends and family would suffer every single day of their lives if you committed suicide.. please just reach out, your doctor,your friends,your family,anyone...... please
Ubu
How are you? August is coming up. Your words brought tears to my eyes. I know the same pain as well. Gosh. I feel for you but please give life some more time.
I've been depressed for most of my life. It's like a never-ending nightmare.
yes man I've had it since I was 14 years old
I'm the same as you. I've been struggling for over 6 decades, & it only gets worse. Tried taking my life numerous times, but the Bloody Survival Instinct is too strong! Ultimately, I have to find a way to end my prolonged suffering!
@@Yousab_Menisy Mine started at 15, although it fully bloomed into suicidal depression at 24 (I'm 30 now).
I often reminisce on the time before I became suicidally depressed, wishing I could turn back time to avoid the events which led me here.
@@maxmillman9477 is there a cure to suicidal depression? I’m 15 and am at the point where I have existential depression, and I believe I will get worse
You're young; I recommend you take some affirmative action now to address things before they become more thoroughly entrenched.
As for whether or not you can be cured, that depends on the person and circumstances. You just might though! So keep up faith and hope.
Treat yourself wholistically: healthy living (exercise, diet, sleep, abstinence from drugs, etc.), and seek out multiple practitioners in order to obtain multiple modes of therapy- they should be able to assess you and provide recommendations.
Addressing it from all angles will give you the best chance of living your best life.
ASK FOR HELP- don't try to go it alone, it's so much easier and dramatically increases the odds of success.
Good luck Allen!
Watching such an strong man cry makes me feel sad... I hope you have the strength to endure your pain and keep living your best life to help others
Wasn't ready for this at all.
Im a disabled police officer. Ive seen so many suicides. I carry them all with me and I see each on EVERY night! I understand the pain!
where do you live ?
Did you get disabled on the job?
Where Im from I had two serve my nation for two years in the form of a national service. Most of my countrymen are assigned to join the military and I was the few who was conscripted to the police force. There I served 2 years as a frontline police officer. During my time responding to emergency calls I’ve attended my fair shares of suicide. But there was one that really stuck with me till this very day and I think about ever so often. It was of a lady who hung herself. She was no older than I was then at 24. I couldnt believe what had happened when I step foot onto the scene and I had to console her parents who is in utter pain and disbelief. I fought so hard to keep myself together and I tried in my simplest of understanding to help the mother fight for a better future of her own instead of blaming herself. Its futile effort but I never gave up I made sure she had a purpose by telling her to learn how to be understanding of how people going through depression and make it her life’s mission to reach out and try to help anyone else she knows who may be going through depression. Its been a few years now since that happened but every single thing about that very day stuck with me. I remember going through the deceased social media to roughly establish her state of mind, and I remember feeling a chill to my bone from the things she posted and her feelings and how she pretended to be happy but yet you can see the signs there from certain of her postings. It haunts me ever so often and I wonder how are the family coping, im sure the mother never forgave herself and I really really hope she gets a chance to see this video from Jordan and was able to pick herself up. I wish I knew JP earlier and could have gave better advises when I was on the ground attending to really fundamentally broken individuals.
As a survivor of 17 men out of 154 in 1969 I learned the true meaning of life and how one must fight to keep alive. Depression and survivors guilt often comes to visit, you look into the abyss, laugh at it and continue on. One must appreciate every experience that the good lord gives us and have faith that your efforts were for the common good of man. This man is one who will change the world with his wisdom and astounding knowledge of history and the struggle of the single individual.
What sustained u through tragedy?
Thank you, At presuppose of the abyss I shall laugh and continue on my day.
How lucky are we to be able to listen to Jordan Peterson. What a lovely blessing.
The lion fought through tears to help someone. This man is a legend.
Jordan Peterson is simply just an amazing human being. God bless you sir.
I was driving on a road trip alone when I listened to this Q and A. I was balling my eyes out the rest of the way home.
It's a place that's so dark & scary place that can lead to the end of ones life I have clinical depression myself
I really need to remember this video. Don't treat yourself in a negative way you wouldn't treat someone else you love. That's one really big thing I'm getting from this video, and I desperately needed to hear that.
Thank you, this lifted me a bit when I really needed it.
Lots of LOVE
Your description of how the person feels is breathtakingly accurate. Thank you
It's true. Sometimes there's nothing you can do to help a depressed person. I get so dark and gloomy, that it feels like Im almost in a separate realm than everyone else. I don't know how to describe it, like Im fading into nothingness and darkness, and everyone else is on a different frequency.
Well put. The key is to learn safeguarding techniques to help fight it when it comes on. CBT is useful for trying to nip rhe start of the negative thoughts before it escalates. If you have friends of family get a plan together so they know to keep tabs on you before you isolate too much. Best of luck.
@@chattycathydoll Thank you for your response. Although it still happens occasionally, it's a little better from taking anti depressants. I am still trying to find therapy, or even hypnosis and see if that would help
Jordan peterson thank you for making me a better person in life. And for giving me meaning in this tragedy of life. I wish you al the best and more, love you! i will never forgett, what you heave done for me.
I cry everytime I see this video, because I remember my first failed attempt, I remember my mothers face the time I collapsed in front of her, telling her that I'm sorry if I ever go away forever and she shouldn't blame herself, I rember all those memories and feelings. I cry because I can't bear to think of others who are still going through the same. I cry because of how gratefull I am to have found hope and faith in the love of those around me. My reason to live wasn't for me, but for them, it still is.
God bless your heart and your beautiful soul
Beautiful! GOD loves you! Seek him!! Have a great day...
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4)
God bless you!
This video has been giving me comfort In darkness for the last few weeks. I’m so thankful for you Jordan. No one understands..... but you do... I wish I could meet you in person.
People are depressed now more than ever. Help whoever you can, whenever you can. Spread the love, before its to late.
I cried at 3:45 I know and have felt that combination so so many times..
I feel your pain ... I've been through the same, unfortunately there's not much I can say to change your life at a later date ... just that I wish you to find beauty worth living for
I have potential. The pain I'm feeling isn't certain to be permanent. If I get better, I might be able to do something good for the world.
Man, one of my favorite people in this cruel world. Love you JP
I have to be useful to good people.. to kind-hearted people that deserve better.
Good Lord this is impossible to get through with out getting emotional. Many words cut right to the bone.
He. Genuinely. Cares.
It's said. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. When does the temporary end?
The USA has a lack of availability of mental health services.
The US has more psychotherapists and psychiatrists than the rest of the world combined.
Andrew Ramsey More importantly, a lack of a foundation for mental health
You have the best mental health services in the history of humanity. Sure it's not perfect but atleast you don't have to shove it down and keep working the streets
Remember, board members of insurance companies would cry if they knew poor people received some help.
300 foot yachts are expensive, after all. The pain you have over your family members blowing their brains is of no concern to you or even society at large. Capitalism and profits must be maintained at all cost. Keep the slaughterhouse functioning as is.
For men, yes.
I appreciate these beautiful human moments. I've suffered depression for 20 years, longer, tied with Auto Immune stuff. Currently in a low at the moment. Its heartening to see Jordan gets it. ❤.
Bro Universe is with you Sending you hugs from India
I used to think that way about the pain, grief and blame thats left upon the relatives of suicidal people, Im not so sure I feel that way anymore, because there's quite a lot of people out there that definitely DESERVE to carry all that grief and guilt.
What an amazing person. I am very empathetic aswell. I cry every time I see Jordan cry. Depression is a horrible killer in the world. If you're depressed, please get help. I will too.
If you’re depressed go do hard manual labor. Severe work will set you free from depression. If you’re gonna seek help from a professional, go see a psychotic doctor.
Winchestah well not really...it is a known fact that regular exercise helps in battling anxiety and depression
@@compulsoryspeech1411 That's not true at all. It can help some, but for me anyway, simply having a tough job, even one that I liked for the most part, didn't solve all the other problems. It goes way deeper than that. There are complicated problems that are difficult to solve, it's not just a feeling.
Being someone who suffers from severe depression and hasn't tried to seek help I cried multiple times watching this
You must get help. Stop suffering in silence and see a professional. Keep going until you find what works. Do not sell your life short to struggling alone. Best wishes.
I’ve been depressed as long as I can remember. Trauma and abandonment and chronic pain…through the years it gotten so dark..I attempted 4x last time I almost didn’t wake up. I use to think that I was stuck in the darkness and wasn’t strong enough, I tried everything to asking for help, doctors left n right and it wasnt enough..I’d just pretend everything was okay burying everything pretending I’m okay…and finally 2 years ago I finally got myself out the darkness and I’ve been thriving..idk how it happened..idk what happened but it happened and I couldn’t be happier. I struggle still but I’m able to be present.
XO
I have OCD, an extreme anxiety and depression, as well as ptsd. it sucks.
This is powerful. The people attacking this man need to first and foremost consider that he is helping to change the world.
What are you doing?
To show your true emotion in this way is a very powerful and moving act, far stronger than the common misconception that we shouldnt cry.
I appreciate his honesty.
Omg I love this guy ... he’s absolutely amazing
So heart felt. Empathy is a great first step
I have an incurable disease, that's not killing me, what's killing me slowly is the rejection of people. I can't do it anymore, been alive. Rejection is the worst pain, it just doesn't go away. So, I have decided this a long time ago, and now is the time. I don't want help because no one can help. I'm just writing this so people can be kinder to each other, I think any pain is bearable, rejection goes direct to the soul and it destroy the essence of the person, it destroy who we are. I don't want to die, but there's no way out of this. Every day I feel more miserable than the day before. It' unbearable.
I don't know what's after death, but I don't think it's worst than this life.
I know what you mean. I have something in the same spirit as what you have.
Here’s the thing though... know the game and do what it takes to win anyway. Now, I’m the mine who rejects, Imagine that Eh?
Now I do it as catch and release you know? I don’t do it to hurt them, it happens to be this way because they can’t help but be attracted. Don’t let them get you down, they are just waiting for signes that will shine if you will them to. Chin up Mate
Please, don't do it. You are strong. Whether you believe it or not, you're strong.
Rejection? Why do you need other people’s approval? Live for yourself dumbass-no ones that interesting.
Vanita, respond please? Just say hello...
vanitaJFR all is karma, this life is where we sort things out for ourselves, no use running away frm it, our debts remains.
Bless you!
I hope you know how much posting this video helped. There are soo many people out there fighting with depression. I was one of them and to see somebody talking with so much empathy abut this is a healing act by itself.
Seeing Jordan Peterson - the teacher I never had - being so open, so brave about his vulnerability gave me the strength to cry without the fear of being judged.
Thank you.
there’s a difference between wanting to die and not wanting to exist. I don’t want to exist.
Reality Fights I know what you mean. Just know you're not alone in feeling that way.
U don't wanna eat ,sleep,fuck,play games,travel?
scouse nofeyzulla Whats the if your Brain cant enjoy ist?
I feel u man. I hope u still exist.
scouse nofeyzulla Everyone wants this but when you don’t have an appetite or you’re unable to sleep or hold an errection cause of drugs or medication for example you can’t travel cause of Corona yea you still able to meet friends and shit but I can understand suicidal thoughts or at least depression. Even loosing job/home/girlfriend or family members can flash you in thoughts like that we all know.
You’re ace mate. You’ve helped countless people including me. Cheers
I sat in amongst the fumes in my shed a few hours ago to get a sense what it will be like.
Why in the name of God is this profoundly useful video in a restrictive state?
this broke my heart
I am currently 26. I have the whole world going for me. But I am very suicidal and depressed. I have been for the past 6 years. Gotta stay strong I guess
Don't fight it on your own, seek professional help. It won't cure itself and it will save you wasting years to it. You have a fundamental right to be happy with yourself and you need help treating the underline cause. Best wishes.
Thank you for understanding and for putting this video out. ❤️
It’s really hard to talk to people about depression or how you are feeling because people get tired of hearing it and they may say you are too depressing or too sad so you feel as though you have no one to go to because you don’t want to be a burden to their happiness so you have to put on a fake smile just to have people around you. People have even gotten angry at me because I’m feeling a certain way so that’s where the loneliness comes from. And if that’s the case then I will just leave this place
Something I regret was not listening to a young guy who obviously in his darkest time. I ignored him because he was drunk and I later I would suffer my down fall, if someone needs help give it to them!
Expand your circle. A "burden" shared is a burden halved, so to speak.
Chat with others online, join a group for depression, etc. Find more support.
You're welcome to friend me on facebook: Max Millman (photo of a car).
Seeking much needed support and receiving anger or rejection isn't doing anyone any favours. You deserve better.
This, this describes my life in so many ways, I feel lost, I feel nothing but unbearable pain and every time I look at my parents all I think is that they must think I’m a failure/lazy/loser/piece of crap and they must always be disappointed in me. I pray that I never join the ranks with those who have committed suicide but every single day that goes by I feel more comfortable in becoming one of them. Fuck depression and fuck life 😔
.... Is this a "Mean white man"? ...
When you get political you can get muddy.
No not at all. I remember part of that debate. People resort to name calling when they hit their ceiling and can't argue reasonably anymore. Professor Peterson is a man who cares, he really does. God bless him.
Dyson with an ad hominem logical fallacy
No, he's lost like all the rest. He adds to peoples' problems.
Civilization is a factory of crazy making. And Peterson encourages already sick people to attempt to live this sick game even better.
Only to racists with a chip on their shoulders.
i got a warning befor watching this from youtube what the heck ? dam i love JPB man is a living legend
From someone who has had depression all my adult life, and who has written a book about it and was saved from committing suicide by a friend's financial help, I would like to offer my thoughts. I believe that the majority of suicidal thoughts come from the fact that this world and this life is so damn bloody difficult and frightening for many people. We are so far removed from how life is supposed to be, which is community based and very simple, and most importantly, spiritual! Life today for many people has become so complex, so complicated, and horrifically lonely which should in fact be alien to us. I need to add that some of us are our own worst enemies. We are the ones who often cause the dramas and complexities in our lives when we should be focusing on keeping our lives simple. Life can be so difficult nowadays so we need to recognise that and use our fight and human spirit to try and get through, and if we can't do it alone then we need to get all the help and support possible. However, I also know that in some countries, mental health services can be absolutely atrocious, and that is even in developed countries like the UK. I know that because I have first hand experience. One thing I have learned is to get angry. Why should I let these bastards grind me down and cause me to have suicidal thoughts, when really, I should be going after them in any way I can, and I'm not endorsing violence here. I won't let my life be in vain. I will stand up and be counted. I will be heard and I will make sure they listen! We think about suicide because we see no other option, but we have to give ourselves every chance, and hold onto even the tiniest bit of hope that things will eventually improve. Suicide is devastating, but we have to understand that that person is finally at peace, free from the torture of depression. Let them go in peace. They are in a much better place now, for them, even though they may now see that there was a future ahead. We are meant to be simple, spiritual, loving beings but this world has turned so many people into pretentious, materialistic, aesthetic, greedy, selfish, non-spiritual beings that this world has become alien to us. My advice to anyone would be to get on RUclips and educate yourself with the many great teachers of life who are out there. Some amazing teachers I have discovered are Hans Wilhelm, Dolores Cannon, Aaron Doughty, David Icke, Max Igan and many more, and if you are interested in learning about the embarrassing origins of religion, then watch DM Murdock/Acharya S and Bill Donahue for Christianity and Jay Smith for Islam. Get rid of all this negative drama out of your life and get rid of negative people too. Go and do some good in your life and do good things for yourself. We all deserve to be happy so find what would make you truly happy and go for it, step by step. Lastly, and I feel this is important to say, if you are one of those people who likes to live/dwell on the past and who likes to sit and feel sorry for themselves, then I suggest you go and visit a children's Cancer ward or a centre for the profoundly disabled. If you have issues from your past that need dealt with, then go get the help you need or learn to put bad memories in the past where they belong. Life is short. Another day spent dwelling on the past is just another day wasted. I truly write this with love in my heart for you all and hope that anyone considering suicide will give themselves another chance. You just might be able to help others someday. If I can be of any support to anyone, please feel free to contact me at mdawson1@hotmail.co.uk and I will do all I can to help you. Let's be awake, find our strength, and find the happiness we all deserve. You really are truly loved. I love you, and that's a start right?
Depression is a seriously underestimated topic
I was depressed for 5-6 years the darkness I reached was really scary i mean the resistance from taking your own life was on another lvl of difficulty but after that i had some amazing years now unfortunately it getting back 💔 but I’m hoping that i can hold on and i hope u too
Thank you, Dr Peterson, thank you so much ❤️
I suffer every day from the silent emptiness of depression. It almost feels like I'm going to lose both of my legs so I can't even walk. When will it all end, ya' know
Your the real deal sir. Thank you for being on this Earth.
Beautiful human being.
I have suffered from depression for 35 years. Sometimes it is so unbearable that you desperately wish you didn't exist. The truth about people who commit suicide is that they really don't want to die they just want the horrible pain to stop and suicide seems like the only option. Some people say it's very selfish of the person to do such a thing but when you're that sick you can't even comprehend what you are doing.
My friend has severe depression
I have tried everything to change her
It is starting to affect my life
I don’t know what to do
My boyfriend is the same.
I lost my 22 yr old to suicide 3 months ago. It's a living nightmare
This world is cursed . I swear to god.
My deepest condolences for your loss, I hope and pray you've been able to find even a sliver of peace in your grief
May God bless your child’s departed soul and may he bless and comfort you. I am so so sorry for you Mam. I am really sorry for your loss. 😢
Thank you a million times for your amazing wise words, I’ve searched high and low and finally I heard from your post exactly what I needed. My husband killed himself recently and all I’ve done is blame myself and beat myself up, everything you said I was doing. This has brought me more comfort than anything and I’ll be eternally grateful for your incredible explanation, I feel I can finally start my healing process now. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Tragically beautiful video x
“The truth is you don’t struggle with depression. You struggle with the reality we live in”
Wrong
@@fghfghsrtsrthsrthsrt5968 elaborate.
@@DiabolicalYounglingslayer We all live in the reality, but only some people struggle with depression. Depression is not about reality, it's about early life trauma, similar to any other mental illness.
@@fghfghsrtsrthsrthsrt5968 the way you feel is the reality you live in though
@@andrew19vato OP-post said reality "we" live in.
Him and Mac have talked me out of it so many times. It’s selfish I come so close but I couldn’t hurt my momma like that.
He nails how I feel all the time, he gets it, truly.
I often have these ideations because of depression over my son and daughter-in-law’s marriage problems and how it affects their children. It’s more than I can bear.
I have a 19 year old. My first born son. Mental
illness runs rampant in our family for generations.
He’s struggling so bad and JP has helped me so
much and I keep begging him to watch you but
he’s so caught up in self loathing and the darkness.
I’m had to get Lyme disease before my stubbornness and ego shut up. I didn’t even
know how to take care of myself because I
stayed busy taking care of everyone else.
It breaks me watching my son want to die.
It scares the shit out of me because I remember
feeling that way. I try to encourage him but I
know in the end I’m helpless to his choices.
Diet and exercising are the ONLY things that
help me. Just started a year ago and I’m 49.
I just pray that he keeps breathing until he
figures it out. I love your heart sir. Thank
you for just being openly vulnerable. We
need more folks like you
I tried concertedly, and failed, and now I mostly feel like my life is a wonderful free gift.
I wish that I could share a more positive story, but it took me almost losing everything to realise how few things matter, really.
Please always be kind- your words and your attitude might convince a person at the end of their tether that life is worth persevering with for another day, and that day might be the first of their new life.
I can’t find it in me to be hateful, or jealous, or mean any more- it’s all too fragile, too beautiful and too short to waste in such a way.
Xx
If you’re in the UK, please call the Samaritans. They will help. All the best with your struggles. Do not feel guilty - you are not the only one going through this. Take care either side.
Suicide claims more than one life; it claims the happiness and serenity of loved ones also.
To remain constantly upbeat or hopeful in a world where there is so much sorrow, avarice and hatred is impossible.
I believe it may be the most sensitive of humankind who seek to turn their back on all that this world is. 💞💞💞
Such an incredibly valuable message
'for such a time as this!’
This is a great video for myself of the loss of my girl friend to suicide 4 yrs ago. Yes i blamed myself for last 3 years after. Thank you for this video explains what people really need to hear the honest truth!! 🙏🙌😊 Blessings to your amazing work
I cried with you Jordan...
There's something personal about how he has these conversations. It's like someone's sitting next to you on a park bench and talking to you about their life. Sometimes, I feel as if I care too much and get too emotional and say too many things to my friends. I feel like I open up too much. And When you do that you kinda hope they talk to you about their lives too. And most of them don't really open up as much as you would like them to. When I listen to him I feel as if somebody's talking about how they feel. And that means the world to me. I know my friends are amazing and they care a lot and I have too many unfair expectations. Even though this youtube video is not really a conversation, it does make me feel calm.
God Bless you Jordan Peterson
The crazy thing about this is that it’s him saying it. This guru of psychology, this paragon of self-help advice. If anyone would know how to help someone with depression, it would be him. And he says that sometimes there’s just nothing you can do. It really speaks volumes about how terrible depression is.
He’s not a psychologist though and I’ve found that, psychology degree or not, unless you’ve travelled that dark path yourself, all the studying in the world won’t make you understand. It must be experienced. But those who have truly experienced it can rarely help themselves let alone provide the solution for others.
@@yeshalloween "He's not a psychologist though..."
Apologies for ruining the solemn nature of this topic but... citations please?
@@yeshalloween Yes he is a clinical psychologist. If you research him you'll find that he's gone thru a lot of hell in his life.
I feel all of that, purposeless, hopeless and been feeling worthless. I just feel so bad today. I wish there was a way forward for myself...everything just hurts
I'd say family is the one thing that makes a person postpone suicide or avoid it for as long as they do. At a certain point the depression becomes so bad it's unbearable and the person doesn't have the energy to care for other people anymore.
Everytime he cries I cry
WHAT IS WRONG WITH RUclips saying that the content of this video was deemed as offensive and innapropriate?!
Lol, they also banned me from putting up live videos for a certain number of days. Thankfully, I don't do live videos, so *shrug*
Because they're disgusting monsters.
Liberalism is what's wrong. They censor the truth.
"There is no coming back from death"
That is the _bloody_ point.
Yes but for a lot of people, there may be no coming back from depression either. Especially if they have a physical illness that's causing the depression.
@@lukemarshall118 Exactly.
@@lukemarshall118 Death is death, when you die you can’t breathe I can’t see you can’t hear you can’t talk. When you’re depressed you can see if you can breathe you can talk you can work on yourself is not comparable bro stop making fucking excuses
@@lukemarshall118 Trying to put depression in the category of fucking death the fuck out your head is not the same thing I’d rather be depressed and lose my spot in the Bible fucking world you fucking crazy boy
RUclips WARNED ME THIS IS OFFENSIVE HOW
Some horde of aggrieved idiots didn't want this in the world skewing the idea of his villainy
it's a triggering content for some people
I feel like it's due to the suicide topic, which can be triggering.
because this bullshit platform disdains anything raw and true - they don't want anything but cheap inexpensive thrills to keep the fucking sheep hooked into giving them time and money. Sick world we're living in full of sick people
I'm crying.
On the last cold days of winter, the next 7 days (i'm on argentina, spring starts on september 21) i have plans of jumping into the river, into the cold waters. I think i'm done, i know i'm 70% doing it, i know it's wrong but i feel infected with this darkness or something. Unemployed, all attempts to get a job failed, my 19yo cat died in my arms of a heart attack, not a nice thing to witness, and soon i'll be homeless, and on top of that, i'm fighting depression since december 2017. It's not just a mental thing, this black mass is all over me, i have to look twice most of the time, i see smoke coming out of my things, or just smoke in the air, but there's nothing there at second glance, i see things crawling on the floor or in the walls. I don't know whats happening, i know about my depression, but the smoke thing i have no idea
Hope your safe
Hola hermano...soy argentino aca en Los Angeles California...ojala estes mejor... yo tambien peleando mis demonios...te mando un gran abrazo...