How to Battle Depression & Anxiety *our experience* | Mental Health Series Pt. 1
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
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Well here we are... this was definitely a deep video hahah But that's okay. My little encouragement today is to understand the your role in the pursuit of a better life style. I don't want to make this about "health, wealth, and prosperity" because that is where our minds tend to go when we think a better life style... but what I am getting at is that things that always happen naturally. We need a "cause" think about the big bang theory for example... Do you believe there was nothing. and then out of nowhere because gravity expands, BOOM. Now you are here watching us on YT while on this floating rock. No. No one would ever naturally come to that conclusion because results require action. So as you work through whatever you are going through, be an active participant not passive. Don't ride in the passenger seat and allow this car to crash. Grab the wheel, pull over and fix the tire, or get more gas, or take it to a mechanic ALL WORTHY metaphors might I add hahah. Anyways, to drive the point home, you have to actively take care of your car in order for it to be maintained and run well. The same is with our mental health. ACTIVELY MAINTAIN IT.
okay getting off soapbox.
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Thanks so much for this video , I know it’s gonna be good and so necessary 🥰
Aww thank you!
Thank you for this video. I'm sure it is going to help so many people
We sure hope so!
The description feels like added knowledge too
“Taking care of our home where the Holy Spirit lives and writing verses on our bones.” Amen!
I haven't even watched this yet, but last night I just found out my boyfriend is battling with depression again. This morning I was praying and told God that I would need help and for Him to show me what he wants me to do/say. The timing on this is so beautiful. God is so so awesome. Thank you guys so much!
Aww wow! That is powerful! we hope this series is helpful!
I've gone through the same situation as you. Except I'm in a long distance relationship. Remember to keep him in your prayers. Even when you feel like you can't do anything else, you can always pray.
Hi Harmony and Allison, will be praying for you and your boyfriend's .. sending lots of encouraging and strengthing hugs. You are never alone.
He’s always on time 🙌🙏
you got this! sending you love and prayers!
“Don’t let your struggle become your identity” I love that! 😊😊
„For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.” 🙌🏼
Ephesians 2:10 NLT
“Transparency is sharing where you’ve been and vulnerability is sharing where you are”. Thank you for doing both so graciously. This means a lot to hear this right now especially with my own current mental health battles.
“We need to take care of this home” almost made me tear up hearing that. ❤️ Thank you guys!
You two do such an incredible job at talking about the “elephant in the room” topics. How true, you’ll never know God as your comforter if you don’t need comforting. You’ll never know God as your provider unless you find yourself in situations where you need Him to provide for you. These are some of the loneliest days, but also the days God’s nature becomes real for each person.
Beautiful couple. Good and wholesome content. Thanks alot
Can’t tell you how ready I am for this new series! Y’all are always so honest! Thank you for discussing such tough topics so openly!
Hii Vee
Aww thanks so much Verity!! We appreciate you!
This. Is. Everything. Chad, I really want to honour you and virtually applaud you for being bold enough and vulnerable enough to share your journey - your vulnerability is helping other men and women realise that it's okay to reach out and ask for help. Tori and Chad, thank you for opening the door for Christians to have open conversations about this and for playing a role in breaking the stigma of mental health!!
I am so encouraged by you and your love for Christ!!
I honour you and your hearts Chad and Tori!!
Bless you guys!💛
Hey that’s so interesting you mentioned cursing, Chad! Because that’s the same reason I also don’t curse!! I found that it’s a big trigger to negative emotions and leads me down to negative thoughts so the Lord has definitely held my tongue many times, and I’m so grateful for that one little but big act of grace ♥️
Thank you both for sharing your personal stories and being willing to talk about this topic. I have struggled with clinical depression and anxiety for many years. Last year I didn’t want to be here anymore because I didn’t feel like there was a point to anything. But somehow the Lord led me to Himself and I became a believer. He gave me a sense of purpose and worth. 😌🙏🏼
15:43
"If you aren't taught something, you are going to react to everything."
So good.
Chad , wow man! Thank you for your courage and bravery in sharing! It’s really moving man!
Thanks my man!
For real!
"Can't experience Him as a comforter if we dont need comforting" wow 💖
My mom is really struggling with Covid and actually just went to the hospital. This video came at such a perfect time considering the anxious thoughts I'm having right now. Prayers for her would be so appreciated!
Wow I’m a couple minutes in and sheeeeesh this is fuegoooo. Thank you for being so vulnerable with us ✨
Appreciate you keeks!
Thank you for making this video on the topics of depression and anxiety. These topics are close to my heart and I feel that this video was meant for me. Sending all the love ❤️
Thanks a lot, Adele... we appreciate you a lot
Like you said in your video, opening up and sharing about such vulnerable topics is isn't easy, especially when the internet can be such a dark place. But your transparency, willingness to share, and obedience to God in this channel is so valued and precious to us. This video was encouraging and a great reminder to be active in our mental health journey, not passive. Thank you both so much!
Another good topic to consider is the boundary-less ness that social media provides it can bring so much anxiety and depression because I feel now, people are so quick to pick up their phone to rely on you as a person or the internet rather than the Lord. It’s really causing me a lot of sadness and anxiety because I feel afraid to even be on it in case people keep needing me and depending on me. Social media shows you’re available to everyone but you might mentally not be in a place to do so.
When I’ve even put boundaries up with others in church I’ve had leaders say I’m cold. A lot of this stuff is allowing a lot of unhealthy boundaries within the church.
Again the people that seem strong like me are the ones that everyone leans on but I have no one to lean on myself except Jesus. There are people who are not relying on the Lord but people like me and it actually weakens the community.
I feel like the readiness of social media actually weakens the bride from being a people reliant on Christ first.
Thank you, I needed to hear this today, be blessed
thank you for sharing this, my walk through depression has been somewhat similar to what Chad was sharing, and it's always encouraging to hear that other people, especially other brothers and sisters in Christ, go through similar things
Hi who else loves Tori and Chad and how real they r thank u guys🥰❤💕
Aww thanks sweet Sarah!
@@ToriAndChad thank u u r such an encouragement🥰🤗❤💕
I wish I had people who would help pull me out. Clinical depression and anxiety is a MONSTER. I don't have anyone in my life right now who is willing to be there for me. Believe me, I've asked. Thank you guys for starting this series. I fell real deep yesterday and the timing of this was just absolutely perfect. God bless you.
Sending love and prayers
Wowow that pdf is SO good thanks for sharing that resource !!
Aww thank you, sweet Angie! I loved the opportunity to write that forward!
I don't know to categorize my mental illness but I am hoping on God to deliver me from the pit!! I am so grateful that you guys are talking on mental health and sharing your own life experiences with us!
Hi Chris, you are not alone.. will be praying for you.. sending encouraging hugs your way..
@@katemeier755 thank you so much!! Means a lot to me ❤️
I am so excited for this new series on mental health! I feel like it is a neglected subject and I love listening to your thoughts on this problem! It is so encouraging and refreshing that you have the courage to speak up and give Godly advice on this matter! I love you so much and I appreciate your boldness for Christ! 🤍
Aww thank you Lulia!!! We appreciate you so much! We are pumped to open up about this topic! We love you!
@@ToriAndChad 💛🤗💛
Amen brother and sister,, In Sydney now, just worked all-nighter in from la,,, as tired as I am ,, so blessed to have chosen to watch this when brain dead...... and when God brings you to mind,,, will lift you up.... Always keep your face and hearts towards HIM!!!!! He is the reason for our existence, and without Him we have no reason in life or purpose in living!!!! Everything fleeting! AT the same time,,, HE is the answer to all we go through!!!!
Thank you so much for opening up! You are like an older brother and sister giving your wisdom to us ❤️
I'm currently 24 and going through my very low the last years with all the things that you too described. But that gives me hope that it WILL get better hopefully. You really encouraged me. Thank you so much for that seriously. God bless you ❤️
I don’t know how someone could throw hate at you guys, you’re just so filled with grace, love and faith, I can’t imagine anyone not wanting to give it back to you, so thank you🤍
I normally don't struggle too much with this, but all the stuff happening in the world right now and concerns for family not being saved and being almost 40 and not being married and just waiting. My heart is hurting so bad right now. Thank you for sharing this. I love you guys and are praying for you!💖
You guys are the wisest, most Godly Christian couple I have seen on RUclips. Thank you for sharing on this emotional and difficult topic. You are a real blessing to your community.
This video came at the right time for me! Thank you both for opening up and creating this wonderful video. We’re all truly not alone.
I needed this so much. There's so much going on right now that is withholding so many future plans and it's taking a toll on me and my family but I know God really has a plan. Thank you for these types of video, it actually really helps.
Yeah that is so hard... the delay can be so difficult. Lifting you up right now, Jestrina!
@@ToriAndChad i don't know why this made me want to cry. Sometimes you just don't know how to say things to people and this feels like a type of outlet for it. You replying just makes it so heartwarming that I can say this and you reply.
Aww sweet Jestrina... we know that feeling
This is difficult. I'm praying for you, Chad. Good luck, but know that you are loved (among others, one is sitting right beside you, and God loves you beyond imagination), and that many of us who have never met you are praying for you. God loves you. And please reach out to someone when you need to. I lost a brother to suicide a decade ago, and I wish he had simply reached out. I would have flown, driven, heck, I would have WALKED to get to him and help. So, among other things, thank you for making this. I only wish my brother could have watched it.
Great topic, so many need to hear this. Love you guys , and we are praying for you as a family , and ministry
We love you! Thanks you for lifting us up!
Thank you so much! I'm really going through it, and I immediately went to your videos to speak some truth into my mind. Ya'll are really living out the call to evangelize! Thanks a million!
Depression and anxiety are so intense and I needed a doctor. I couldn’t lift myself up with just believing. I was totally a Christian. Get to a therapist and doctor. I needed medicine to help me get out of clinical depression. Its like a physical illness. It isn’t so simple as to pray yourself out of.
You guys always seem to put these videos out when I need them the most. I can’t thank you enough for touching on such an important topic. It’s been a period of time of struggle, fear, sadness, and guilt. I think many of us are going through some level of these feelings right now, and you both just captured our struggles in such a respectful and good-intended way. ❤️
Hi Ariel, you are not alone.. will be praying for you. Sending encouraging hugs your way.
I'm a new subscriber to your channel, if you only knew the story of my past, my broken marriage, divorce, lonliness, no one to turn to, to talk to, feeling all alone, then you'd know just how much i need a video like this one. I appreciate you sharing your personal lives and your personal experiences for someone undeserving like me. Thank you.
Really thankful for the vulnerability and honesty your channel brings to the internet. I really needed to hear this today. I feel I've been in a very confusing place for along time now, where I am growing so much and life is truly good, but I feel so stuck at the same time. Feeling like I will never be where I want to be in life. I have moments of happiness, but no real JOY that continues through the hard times. Feeling extremely overwhelmed by the littlest of things. Knowing I need to read my Bible and talk with God, but having no energy to even do so. Not super depressed, but not happy either. I think that is the enemy's favorite spot for people because it's confusing and life is just good enough to get through each day, but not horrible enough to make you desperate for change. I hope that makes sense! I just pray you both continue to be inspired to reach more people and be a LIGHT to this very dark world.
Awesome video as usual! Your timing is impeccable as always lol. I pray God uses this series to reach and help many people who struggle with these issues, whether badly or just mildly struggling. :)
Tori: "...you dont get annointed without being crushed"
Woah! Those words were powerful!
I have this battle. I know how hard it is. And yes im a christian. A battle really hard to explain. But thank God, one at time im getting better.
Continuing to pray for all of Y’all’s mental health and everyone in the Masters Fam🤍
love the coloring your shirts and the background make it so calming to watch
awww thanks a lot! very neutral! lol
Thank you for being so open about this!
I recently went on a trip that was kind of a retreat in a lot of ways. One of the ways the Holy Spirit led me to pray was that every night before bed, I would write down all of the ways I had seen God show up that day and any prayer intentions I had. Day by day, my reflections would become deeper and my lists longer and longer. As someone who has struggled a lot recently (and I imagine would be for anyone at any time), this was such a healing practice and allowed me to connect with God in a deeper way- truly was able to see him moving my heart!! Highly recommend!!
I have anxiety due to a traumatic event in my life, I refused to take medications I deal with my anxiety by doing crafts and praying, God is good, amen.
In our family, there is a saying when someone says they are fine. We ask 'are you fine or f.i.n.e.?' Cuz in our family f.i.n.e. means f'd up, insecure, neurotic, and emotional. I know I've definitely been feeling the emotional part lately, and feeling overwhelmed at times. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences on this topic. It's appreciated.
I live in Sydney, Australia and we are in our 8th week of harsh lockdown due to the COVID outbreak we are facing. My mental health has been shattered by this situation. This video really hit home for me and really resonated with me and my feelings at this time. Thank you for sharing the love of God and his word and guidance on this topic, that sometimes can be looked over or hidden.
You Guys, I don't think you know how much of a blessing your videos are to so many young people! This video has been something I needed for such a long time without even realizing it. Thanks for always speaking so much truth and saying what people really need to hear! ❤
Thank yaull for being so vulnerable!! This is much needed.
thanks for being here with us!
Love love loved this. I absolutely adore how vulnerable you both are. The spirit of depression is something I’ve been actively struggling with, and it seems impossible to crawl out sometimes, but this was so helpful and motivating. It’s helpful knowing we’re not alone. Will be sending prayers your way, like always! Love y’all 🤍
So you “adore” weakness. No wonder you depressed.
Your issue is you are your mother. You have her spirit of anger.
This is leading you to depression, anxiety, insecurity, etc.
Drop the anger and only then will you be free.
Questions?
Started tearing up before Chad even started going into it. *deep breath* y’all are definitely not alone and I’m so grateful y’all are doing this! And the enemy is attacking hard because this is truly going to help so many people. Love you guys 💛
Such a great video 👏🏼 thank you! I was brought to tears.
Thanks so much for the vid, I struggle pretty badly with anxiety and at times feel hopeless. I know that I have God to put my trust in, and I do, but it's still there sometimes.
Hi J.T. you are not alone, Will be praying for you. Sending encouraging and strengthing hugs your way.
@@katemeier755 thank you so much!
love you guys so much 🥺 so thankful to have videos like this to be able to go to at any time when i need it!
Your honesty is soo precious. Thank you!
I appreciate chad telling us his story, its hard to be a teen alone but on top of that being a christian is just very difficult for mental health. I have some sad days but I’ll put my trust in Jesus
Hi Noah, you are never alone..sending encouraging hugs your way and keeping you in my prayers...
@@katemeier755 thank you so much it means a lot !! i just feel my feelings aren’t valid cause ik my problems arent bad but to God they matter so i should start speaking up about them
Thank you for being so honest! This is so encouraging
Thank you for being so open & sharing the struggles & process of dealing with mental heath! I have recently had a passion to go into biblical counseling because I have been mentoring a few high school girls dealing with anxiety & depression & this video was very telling that this IS something I want to do & have been called to do! God is using guys in MIGHTY ways, so thank you 🤍
Hi Emily thats awesome 🤗.. will be praying for you.
Liked before watching because you guys are the best! Thanks in advance for your openness and honesty! ❤
Sweet Evelynn! We love you! Thanks for being such a joy to all the mastersfam!
Thank you for this. For being so real, more Christians need to talk about this. So thank you. Excited for the whole series.♡
Thank you so much guys for talking about mental health, really this is something that I needed, God bless you guys so much! Love you
God bless you too sweet Luana!!! We appreciate you! Love you
so many people will need this!
Aww We hope it is encouraging to people who need it
@@ToriAndChad i'm sure it will! I literally talked to a good friend a few days ago who is v v depressed so always good to listen to these things and get another perspective & learn more
Well we hope that this series is helpful!
This video came out at the perfect time! Yesterday I was feeling really anxious and worried about a couple different things.
I went to young adults and one of the leaders prayed over me that same verse you read in Philippians. I haven't experienced any fear or anxiety since then.
And Chad, thank you for being so vulnerable. It means a lot! I'm really looking forward to the Q&A and the video on depression and anxiety in relationships.
That's awesome to hear Allison, so happy for you 🤗..
Interesting video watching these 2 women talk about their anxiety and depression.
Maybe it’s ok - we are messengers
This song showed me it will not always be okay but God is above all
Thank you for speaking about this topics❤ been going through it lately and your vídeos have been very comforting. Greetings from Guatemala. 🇬🇹
This video helped so much and spoke so many truths that I need to learn and be reminded of. May God keep giving you guys wisdom and understanding. Blessings!!!!
Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou!! This video could not have come at a better time!!
I fully believe much of depression comes from constant focus on self. Great video you guys 💓
I am so excited for this series. Y’all are doing good work, but more importantly, God’s ministry.
Wow I’m so thankful you recommended Hope for the Heart! I had never heard of it and now looking it up, there are so many resources! Wow, praise God!! I’ll definitely want to use this and recommend it to others!!!
AMEN! love that!
Mental Health is HARD. You want a Spouse that’s NOT going to Drain you. It’s NOT your Spouses Job to “FIX” you, it’s their Job to Support you to
The best of their Ability, while YOU “Fix” yourself. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💯
I stumbled upon your channel just a few days ago while going through some of the hardest, darkest time of my life, and I truly need to personally thank you guys and just want you to know how much you are helping people just by being you!
I've not been depressed myself, however I will say from what I've seen, you must want to get better. You must desire to ultimately win over your depression and take the steps necessary to vanquish it or you might never win. Same for pornagraphy, drug addiction etc. I know there are chemical imbalances and things like that but I always see a lack of true desire to rid themselves of it. They fall in love with their pain and it's the only thing familiar to them so they dont want to lose it.
Hi Dapper Dan, you are not alone. Will be praying for you.. sending encouraging hugs your way
Thank you for this video, guys. I've been feeling very down lately. This war between Ukraine and Russia is killing me mentally (I grew up in Russia but I have Ukrainian roots) It's been hard to live normal life and keep up with the routine. This video encouraged me to look for ways to help others. Hopefully, this way I'll be healed too. Thank you, love you❤
Thank you guys so much! I hadn’t realized that I might struggle with depression until now!
Thank you guys SOOOO MUCH I really really needed this today You guys always put a smile on my face Hope you guys get thru this better than ever❤️❤️❤️
Sending lots of love from South Africa🌍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for being so open and honest in this video. You both know my story with clinical depression, anxiety and PTSD, so I really appreciate this series as I started my mental health journey over a decade before I became a new believer. I've recently understood and realised that God loves me so much and He had and will always love me. The two people that love me the most are God and myself, everyone else is a bonus. I'm still learning how to love myself unconditionally ... *big hugs to you both* Love you xx
Hi Carol, will be praying for you.. sending encouraging hugs your way.
@@katemeier755 Thank you so much. I'm 13 years into this journey and am so much better than I was, but sometimes it's still tough 🙏🏼❤️
“The lord is near to the brokenhearted”
Thank you for this video! I feel like I’am low, but I have no idea how low. Like, I feel fine, but I know i’m not that fine…
thank you so much for this video! it really helped me! there is always so much shame, in my opinion, around mental health and i’m so thankful y’all debunked that and provided so many amazing things to help and better our mental health! y’all are such an inspiration to me and i’m so so grateful for all the work and time you put into to sharing the heart of God!
it's difficult to be vulnerable but you guys are so open to us, thank you for that! :)
More Power to you! love you and all that you do
I love this so much and I am so happy that y’all are doing a series on this! This will be so helpful to so many people and I can’t wait to watch this, happy Tuesday and I hope that you are having a great day
Really an encouraging video! Will you guys maybe talk on a perspective of how to support someone you love with this condition, and how to protect your own mind and heart in the process? I have experienced depression myself and completely understand what it’s like, but I’m struggling to stay positive for people around me who is also experiencing this. Love to hear your thoughts 💭
Yessss thank you guys!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for being here!
yall are truly so amazing. i feel so welcomed on your channel and all your videos are so raw and honest. such a beautiful couple and i’m so grateful for your content 🤍 thank you for all you do!
Thanks for the video. It’s ok to be sad. Even Jesus cried. But as you’re saying, we shouldn’t let that sadness be our identity. He is with us and we have hope.
Aww amen!
Excellent.tori and Chad deserve a million subscribers.the more d subscriber the more they reach out to people who needJesus n mental health in their life ❤️
I'm so excited for this series! Hope you guys are having a great day.😊
Aww thanks a lot, Dawn! We appreciate you!
Heyyo
Unfortunately I won’t be watching this now. Will watch it tomorrow. Got an exam to prepare for. See you tomorrow for the Bible study. Love you guys!
Good luck STM!!!
BRO EXAM COMES FIRST!!!! CRUSH IT WITH THAT BRAIN SPONGE YOU HAVE! lol
Good luck for the exam STM you got this!!!
Goodluck for the studying and exam STM!!
YOU CAN DO THISSSS I WILL PRAY FOR YOUUU❤️❤️❤️
thank you both so much for your vulnerability and boldness to share your struggles with mental health!! we love y’all both so much! and God is working and moving through you guys so much❤️❤️❤️
Really needed this video right now. Thank you! Hope you guys are having a great day❤️
You guys always make the exact videos I need in the exact moment. Thank you so so much. God bless you always 🤍
There you do this again! What a much in need series you two! I was going to suggest the same in my next mail...
Firstly thank you for feeling safe enough to share some of your own personal struggles with purest intentions to let us know that there is light at the end of this dark street we all find ourselves walking in at times!
Being a mental health practitioner myself, I know there's just so much to say and do..the personal victories that happen when I see some clients cry happy tears out of realisation that the burden was all up there in the head! Loved what you said about taking care of 🧠 & ❤.
You two are living embodiments of kindness and consideration...thanks a million!
Can't wait to see you continuing this series. Any help needed, anytime.. please do not hesitate :)
The active participation mentioned in the encouragement is so apt!!
Quote - You cant expect God to be the source of your peace if the world is the source of your satisfaction.
Lots of love ❤
P.S - Congrats on almost 82k subscribers...
So excited to watch this video! And I am sure its going to be a blessing for many...
We hope so!
Lovee youu guyss soo much!!!! I always type this for every video! You guys just make our days better Chad & Tori🤗🤗❤❤😍😍
I think it is super brave that you guys shared this! Also respect for opening up, I think you helped a lot of hearts with this video! ❤
Excited for your new series. I listen to your podcast everyday 🥰