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Suscribed. Thank you for such important videos. Can you recommend what kind of specialist you recommend when you have these symptoms? I have been trying to find a psychiatrist for months now, un successfully
@@Paz66 A general psychiatrist can handle this. If you can't find a psychiatrist, many primary care physicians (internal medicine and family practice) will also treat depression. Therapy is also a treatment for depression. You could see a master's level therapist or a psychologist.
I have a question, I believe I'm struggling with certain problems. I'm not sure if I'm trying to get attention or I'm trying to give myself reasons to feel depressed. I've injured myself in the past and then talked to a teacher about it. Then I've watched this sort of videos trying to see if what I have is an issue. I'm not sure how to go around proving whether I actually have a problem or I'm creating one in my head.
Depression is a lonely disease. Many years ago, when I was grappling with major depression, a family member said, "If you had joined the military, this wouldn't happen. They would have made a man out of you." I replied, "Is that why veterans never commit suicide?"
Here in the UK in London about 20% of the homeless population is ex forces. Men with serious mental health problems abandoned by the same country they served. They disproportionately suffer from depression/ anxiety so your family member is talking nonsense
@@user-gi6ee8vj1y Trust me, I know that fact more than I could count. You're not alone, but in the end you have to decide for yourself. It's lonely as hell and I wish it weren't the case, but it is. I wish things were better for us.
After I read your comment, I cried. Truly. That made me cry. I cried from the frustration it must have made you feel. I cried because of the stupidity of it and how unhelpful it was. I cried because of how completely alone, misunderstood, and
“Easily overwhelmed”, that’s me. The worst part of my depression is that I know very well EXACTLY the things that would make me feel better (exercise more, meditate, eat better) but consistency is so hard. Being an emotional person on top of all of that, is the icing on the cake.
100% this. It's difficult not to be so hard on ourselves when we dealing with this. Like we can see all the things that would help but there's a lot of barriers so the consistency just goes the window, and that feeds into the spiral of negative feelings.
It's frustrating when you accomplish something you felt was difficult like getting out of bed, exercising and doing the dishes but get taken for granted and criticized for not doing more.
I understand. I have memories of family members saying, "Just get up! Just push through it!". I couldn't even get out of bed and brush my teeth. If I did get up and shower, I would hear "OK great! What are you gonna do next?". They never knew how hard just getting out of bed was. Unless you have suffered, your family, friends and even therapists will never completely understand. I like this therapist, but unless they have suffered themselves I just don't think they can fully help a person like they need. Sorry, just my opinion and I've had multiple therapists.
@@katr9923 I don't like therapy either and I've been to several therapists. Helping myself works out better, plus watching these educational vids and reading about it.
When I am depressed, I eat more, I sleep less, I have bad mood swings, my room gets messier, I don't take care of my hygiene, I tend to constantly go into my own world and block out others.
i just don't know the feeling of being "better" anymore. i honestly have no idea. i've always been this way. it's difficult for me to think that people just wake up happy and go on in their day.
I've learned to live with hopelessness. I have been on treatment for depression for about 20 years. I know that will never change and I don't really care anymore, I don't look for "happiness", I just want peace of mind. And motivation. I hope you don't have to struggle with treatment resistant depression too.
@@chilenapromedioRU - te entiendo! Lo único que busco es tranquilidad pues es lo más fácil que puedo hacer sin depender de otras personas que normalmente son desconsideradas sin empatía. Un abrazo 🤗
@@chilenapromedioRU thank you for your kind words. it made me feel that i'm not alone. i have been struggling ever since i was child (exactly a decade now bc i am turning 20). i always thought that i was problematic because i get irritated easily. it took me so long that i really couldn't express myself properly because i was basically told to suck it all up. i am slowly forgiving others as i am also asking for their forgiveness. and of course, i am learning to forgive myself. it's a difficult process. i am wondering if i should seek proper treatment. will it ease my way into life somehow? thank you.
@@lilyq4434 hi. We have similar experiences. I've been struggling like you since childhood until mid twenties. It's been almost 1 year already since I've been getting treatment with my psychiatrist. It's a long journey to fight but it'll be getting a bit easier. Hoping everything will soon be alright with you.
Last week my therapist said he had never been depressed. After being in treatment for bipolar for 35 years, I felt like I was talking to an alien. No depression? What a life that must be.
I have a good friend who says he's literally incapable of feeling sadness, hopelessness, or anything of the sort. Having also stated a journey struggling through Bipolar Disorder, I literally cannot comprehend what that must be like... It makes me envious he can feel that way about life, depressed that I can't and yet, incredibly thankful to have such a friend to help me see the brighter sides of the darkness that so frequently envelops me in these sorta episodes. That friend also has ADHD, so he's definitely not perfect either, but we can both connect over struggles and such.
And yet I still can’t find a way to end or cope w my depression. It’s been 15 years and the only time I have relief is when I give up and use illegal drugs. Then, for a couple of hours, I feel normal. And as soon as the high wears off or as soon as I wake up, I immediately wake up disappointed that I didn’t die in my sleep.
@@joleaneshmoleane8358 Please try vitamin B3, please look into it for depression and other psychiatric disorders. It's incredible...better than any other drug.
Dr. Marks I have to say, when I'm depressed every movement is forced. My mother thought for a long time it was laziness. But years ago during one of my hospital stays, Mom asked my psychiatrist about it. He told her miss, I have people here that can't lift a fork to their mouths. Mom got it. Our relationship was changed that day. She's been gone many years now. But I smile when I think of it. Thank you.
It’s even more distressing when family members refuse to understand that depression is a legitimate health issue. It’s such a relief to have a professional stand up for you and advocate for.
Paranoia, hopelessness, sadness, extreme loneliness, and the feeling that everyone hates me all the time. It doesn’t ever stay gone, but I have moments where it leaves me alone. 😪
@@shadowbannedagain6753 after about 14yrs loneliness really started hitting me, past 5 years its gotten worse n worse, if you’re younger snap out of it and open up, trust me
@@McRemmyBaby how old are you? I’m sorry you are lonely. You aren’t alone. I deal with a lot of hateful people. I feel like the world is full of crazy, insecure, jealous and overall sick people who like to make life miserable for me. I am totally withdrawn and have pretty much given up thinking anyone will understand... I’m hoping to try ayahuasca one day to help. ❤️
Soooo true.. I promise you taking a shower is an accomplishment while depressed even gettin up using the bathroom is an accomplishment.. it’s times when I have hold my urine because I didn’t wanna get up
Yup, I am definitely clinically depressed. It is scary to not be able to feel happiness anymore. Always feeling like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. I'm just going through the motions everyday.
Your words brought tears to my eyes.......this is something that we wouldn't wish on our worst enemy! Wouldnt you agree with that? I have a nice big motorbike in the shed. I have a licence. On a nice warm day i cant even take it out on the road anymore!!! What's happened to me????!!
So I'm blessed to graft my nuts off every week to pay my bills and a lot of tax that goes in benefits to people who don't feel they can get out of bed because responsibility seems a bit too much for them. I'm the one who should be depressed. I have family members who are depressed, it drains the life out of the people around them, but the depressed people don't care about the effect it has on them because they are too busy being depressed and letting people down. Get a grip.
Da niella, If needed visit a psychologiost without delay. There is a solution to every problem. Reduce negative thoughts to feel healthier. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. No deep inhalation-exhalation is needed. Anytime of the day or night before sleep sit or lie down on your back and observe your breath. Be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
Listen I was severely depressed for almost a year and I had to force myself to eat better and exercise. I know it’s hard but it REALLY helps. Stay strong…❤️
I have never before heard the nature of depression expressed so well. Friends and family of genuinely depressed people should watch this presentation and others like it. They should make it their job to become aware of what depression is really like - there are no excuses, not educating yourself is tantamount to neglect. I feel strongly about this because ignorance is so damaging to someone who is depressed and it hinders any chance they have of getting better.
You're extremely correct in that. I feel the exact same way all my life I've been told that I could just get over it, I am too sensitive, etc. I had a lot of people who never tried to help or supported me. It not only hinders any chance of progress but is a recipe for suicide in many cases. Mine included. Thank you for sharing 🙂take care🌬💕
@@amandasligar9269 I have been called lazy by someone who is so strongly opinionated and just thinks she can have opinion over other people’s lives gosh I so much hate her so ignorant and immature. I was around her during the early manifestation of this depression and I could have escaped it and not fallen completely into it if someone like her hadn’t been around me and trust me her words and actions made me sink deeper into it and have no chance of healing or not falling into it at all and it has made my life so difficult.
Do you know how many millions of people have depression? People cant always make it their “job” to understand the illnesses of others, I mean, how much do you know about the illnesses of others? The key is therapy and figuring out ways to explain and encourage people in your life to do the research because they love you- not because they have to.
@@amandasligar9269 How are you now? In life there are only 2 problems--mind and the body. To feel better reduce negative thoughts [overthinking]. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives good relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Do the practice without any expectations when taking a walk, before sleep, in school, at work, when reading, etc. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Reduce negative social media, take morning sunlight walks and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes--Counsellor.
The good news has once again come to you today. You can inherit the kingdom of God even if you are a sinner.. after all we are all sinners in God's standards of justice and holyness (he says that if a man looks at a woman with lust he has already committed adulterly with her in his heart NO MAN IS THAT PURE😅).....All you have to do is to honestly humbly pray repent turn away from sins (read the10 commandments) and trust that Jesus for his love❤❤ for you he left his throne in heaven and came to the world he was humbled humiliated betrayed beaten and killed for your sake to pay the fine of your sins and mine so that we won't spend our eternity in hell but with him in heaven...this might be the last time you read the gospel...Look around🔥🔥 be smart..the end is nigh🔥 ..He is coming back soooon not as the sacrificed lamb of God🐑..but as King of Kings🤴 the judge of the whole world..Your soul is on the line😭😭. Eternity is a long time.
Watching this video brought me to tears. I've had depression for 40+ years. I was off work on stress leave 6 months before COVID-19 started. Being off work for the last 20 months and living alone has been very challenging. My motivation to do housework and basic self-care has practically disappeared.
I feel the same. Been pretty much alone for 3 years since my Bf left me. I hardly do anything with this pandemic. Besides l hate going anyplace alone, so l rarely go out. Very depressing
@@Jennifer-cj4qf Thanks for being brave enought to say it. A lot of times, I CANNOT brush my teeth, comb my hair or wash my face. The minimal easiest quick things. It takes a couple of ovaries to recognize and write it down and let me tell you how f' ing balsamic it was to read it. Thank you, Jennifer, thank you.
Everybody needs a Dr Marks in their life! I cannot tell you what a comfort and relief it would be to describe the situations she describes and have someone genuinely empathise and understand! One of the worst things (for me) about depression is how totally isolating it feels.. it's like literally nobody can see, hear or understand your misery and, you seem to be the ONLY person who feels that way (since we all spend what little energy we have pretending were ok).
@@jaykulina9386 Reduce negative thoughts to feel healthier. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. No deep inhalation-exhalation is needed. Anytime of the day or night before sleep sit or lie down on your back and observe your breath. Be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
LA, Reduce negative thoughts to feel healthier. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. No deep inhalation-exhalation is needed. Anytime of the day or night before sleep sit or lie down on your back and observe your breath. Be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
It is a hideous vile illness that I would not wish on anyone. The guilt the panic and the crippling hopelessness, the rumination and regret of everything you’ve done and haven’t done. You utterly despise yourself to the core and it’s very frightening. Every morning you awake is complete and utter hell. My heart goes out to those going through this I understand exactly how you feel. Please keep working through it and take each hour at a time. With much love and support to you.
Omg so on point, I wish people understood this disease. So tired of being called lazy which only makes you feel worse. I envy people with high energy. I could get so much more done, but, I can’t. And so feel guilt and shame
Speaking as someone who suffers from major depressive disorder; even when symptoms are reduced, it's very difficult to work through modes of unproductive behavior learned over years of semi-functional depression. Along with my medications, I have to actively examine my thoughts and behaviors to see if I'm operating on a behavioral script I created while living depressed. Cognitive Behavioral therapists can be invaluable to people in this situation, helping to identify, understand, and rebuild thought patterns and behavioral routines.
Thank you so much for sharing that. I've recognized that issue in myself. Once you've solved the - what for me were - essentially debilitating brain chemistry and nervous system issues, I found myself left with dysfunctional behavioral patterns and bad habits that I now needed to change to reclaim my life and full functionality again. It was weird to recognize that - I felt conflicted and consternated at the discovery of that part of recovering. I was like "1) I'm an adult, why am I not behaving like one one now that I'm physically and mentally capable again? and 2) I don't like a mess, and I like organization. So why am I being so messy? I wasn't always like this, etc.,etc." Ive found CBT and James Clear's Atomic Habits teachings of the importance of systems and morning, evening, daily and weekly routines to be very helpful too. It's weird but necessary that in addition to fixing one's brain chemistry, nervous system, and possibly nutrition and other related health issues, that you then have to kind of rebuild and retrain / rewire your brain with the practice of awareness, very consciously chosen thoughts and thought patterns, and their corresponding new actions and behaviors. You have to rebuild how you think, act, and behave in a way that serves your goals and your life. There's definitely a second part to it all - getting healthy and functional again - that requires not impossible and definitely worthwhile but definitely real and persistent, committed hard work (that in time does get easier because with consistent practice, you do get better at it). It requires educating yourself on learning new cognitive and behavioral skills (or relearning old ones that you used to do when you were healthy - if lucky enough to have been healthier at one time before experiencing mental health issues).
Living with a partner who has depression, seasonal, etc, is fucking awful. There, I said it. We've been together 27 years and I found out along the way that it would be very tough sometimes. When it hits, I find that i no longer have a partner anymore as far as paying bills / trying to get out of debt, housecleaning, fixing stuff around the house, etc. It's not fun to try to work through. Plus the other factors involved in it all, such as pets, teenagers, etc.
@@kbanghart im sorry, im sure uour partner doesnt want to make things harder for you. I am in same spot as he is i think, im afriad im not the same energetic fun guy that she married, i feel so guilty and useless on top of this depression. After my mom died, i just went to shit i guess
It’s important to rule out medical causes of depression and anxiety. My son was diagnosed with anxiety but the cause of it was ‘moderate anaemia’. The first several doctors never did bloodwork to discover the anemia. It wasn’t found until he was hospitalized. It’s important to be thorough.
I can relate to this. Also feeling void, empty, completely alone - like it's you against the world. It's exhausting. I feel like alot of people have no clue what we go through on a daily basis.
i haven't cut my nails yet even though i've been planning to for days. same goes for taking a shower, brushing my teeth, taking out my trash. i've been sitting at my computer for weeks without doing anything that would take any effort at all. i had one meal today and it's 4am. There's so much that i want and need to do, but i just can't make myself. People who can afford a therapist are so lucky.
5 months later, how are you feeling. When I seen your comment..... I was like I don't remember writing this (??) It's a horrible feeling. And people just don't understand. You are in my prayers
@@marinette6894 Reduce negative thoughts to feel healthier and reprogramme the mind. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. No deep inhalation-exhalation is needed. Anytime of the day or night before sleep sit or lie down on your back and observe your breath. Be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
Your description of depression is honestly the most accurate one I have ever heard to describe exactly how I feel. I have never really been able to accurately explain just what it is I am feeling all of the time. It has helped me to understand my illness a little better and will be helpful when I have my next medical (phone because of Covid) appointment in October. Thank you for that.
I feel dead...💔 i don’t feel anything, I’m empty, my heart is broken 💔 I feel alone when someone is next to me, I’m alive but I’m dead, I don’t wanna be here, I feel like I have no purpose, but all my “ friends “ Come to me when they are sad and I help them feel better by giving advice that I can’t even give myself. 🤦🏽♀️ nobody checks up on me when I check on other people.
Thank you Dr.Marks. As a black man I appreciate this coming from you. Your delivery is concise and firm. I’ll be sharing this video with my loved ones because I think this will be the best way for them to understand what I’m going thru. Thank you again.
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Remaining indecisive after coming out of depression is a huge factor. I've had my ups and downs and it's partly due to my ADHD that I slip back into the next pit of depression. The times when I have felt at my best is when I've consistently taken action on both the minor day-to-day items and major overarching life goals on my to-do list(s). If I begin to let things slide, even in one area, it's difficult to get back on track. It's a bit of a snowball effect.
Absolutely this is me as well. It's hard to get over the hump sometimes but knowing it will help can typically motivate me if my symptoms are mild enough
This is a very good description of Depression that I can totally relate to when I’m depressed. Also the most prominent thing for me is always that I feel a burden on everyone and that everyone would be better off without me. It’s such a horrible feeling and when I’m well I can see how totally ridiculous it is that I’m actually thinking like that.
Omg, the getting out of bed "in a minute" and then after an hour you're half out of bed! That is ME! I have 2 of the 3 of these (I'm not indecisive and I do trust my judgment, though I do have severe difficulties with focus, motivation and concentration). I feel hopeless but not helpless. I can't deal with household chores and other basic care tasks. Right now I literally have 2 months worth of laundry to do, but every time I look at the growing pile, my brain just feels exhausted and like it's in a fog of anxiety and boredom. Dr Tracey, you look gorgeous in that red and gold outfit, by the way! 😍
2 months laundry piled up make me feel exhausted imagining it. 😊 thanks for the compliment. I film in batches so you’ll see this red blouse a couple more times 😃
Amazing doctor and wish there were more compassionate doctors like her who are willing to explain diseases and conditions as eloquently as she did. Amazing. Thank you 🙏🏽
I think this will help a lot of people! For me, I also have MS and most of my 33 brain lesions are on the right parietal lobe that manages mood. It really complicates things re diagnosis, meds etc. Overwhelming is a great word to describe it. If you are out there suffering, you are not alone. Keep fighting! Don’t lose hope. Help is out there! It may take time to get things right chemically, but you CAN live a much happier life.
👏🏼 Dr Marks, for everyone who was well meaning in my life, who wanted to understand my depression and the tentacles that kept me down, I would have sent them this message. You captured it, thank you.
I wish I could see her. She’s absolutely fantastic and hits so many points for me. After losing my job of 11 years and my my mom (age 83) in July of 2020 I’m a wreck. Alcohol had been a poor mood stabilizer. Her videos are absolutely spot on.
This video was extremely eye-opening. As a mother of young teen who is exactly what this video described, I am full of appreciation for this info and am beginning to understand him more. Thank you so much.
Mental health has sometimes been described as, "the capacity to love and work". This description resonated with me; I think it's appropriate and empowering, too.
thank you for articulating the symptoms so well. i struggle severely with daily activities like getting up early, brushing my teeth, flossing, taking a shower, exercise, although i know they are good and necessary for my well being. growing up in a stressful house with egomaniac, narcissist parents doesn't help.
In the "helpless vs hopelessness" part, I see a crucial point. Its like being on a highway, waiting to get hit, and actually wanting to get hit. Longing for the wait to be over and for the pain and anxiety to finally end. Welcoming the blackness. Fatigue combined with a wish for continuous sleep often results in a long time spent in bed. Definitely resonate with the watching stuff mindlessly also
ive had almost all of these symptoms at quite possibly the worst possible time, when i was doing my diploma semester in uni. Sense of hopelessness, trouble concentrating, misremembering things, constant procrastination, bad sleep, fear under pressure, lack of belief in my skills and abilities. Depression isn't just about feeling sad all the time, you just stop functioning altogether as a person, you feel your body and mental health deteriorate with each passing day. It gets so bad, that instead you would rather just lay in bed all day.
I suffered through 10 years of depression due to my mother and 2 siblings all dying within a 3-year span. I felt like nothing mattered. I was in a very dark place! I also have to still fight with low levels of indecision. I use a lot of positive self-talk and my wife to get through it.
I've had "long covid' been 6 months of inability to breath well. Severe lung pain. Was dx on 5/6 as a nurse who worked on a covid wing. Im severely depressed.. I wish I had my health back. I survived but the effects of the covid pneumonia are aweful..it won't go away..
Some early signs of poor mental health might be:👍 poor concentration. being easily distracted. worrying more. finding it hard to make decisions. feeling less interested in day-to-day activities. low mood.
@@b1_ferg I was just thinking that. Sounds a lot like ADHD! Well, I’m about to take a med that will make it clear to me what it really is. We shall see!
I bet. Some of us depressed people do realize how lucky we are because we can get up and do things. Bless you. Hope you can find happiness, a joy in your life.
Various add-on health or social issues (disability, mobility, chronic pain, invalidating family, poverty, racism, trauma, stigma, etc) can really start to stack up ‘like a game of Tetris’. It’s so very true!
Ive just found your videos today and they are fantastic. I'm currently signed off work due to suicidal thoughts, depression and frequent panic attacks. I am really struggling but I am trying to just focus on looking after myself for now. Thank you for creating these videos ❤
I had horrible depression for the last few years starting after I stopped taking my ADHD meds. I'm on a new meds now and amazed at how quickly the depression lifted!
You have helped me and my family sooo much. Thank you! I’ve struggled with the issues for so long and never knew what it was! I always thought the depression meant you were suicidal, but I was never suicidal, just lacked the desire/motivation to do anything and got to the point I didn’t care anymore and felt like what’s the point! Now I see how sinister that is and feel like I know what the enemy is. Thank you! God bless you!
Me: I wonder if I am in a burnout or am actually depressed Dr.Tracy Marks: If you have Low motivation + fatigue, Hopelessness or helplessness, and indecisiveness you might be depressed Me: Oh I have all three Dr.Tracy Marks: If you have ONE of these ME: ...
Mine is not just hopelessness and helplessness but also powerlessness. I have no options and everything is against me. My depression and anxiety grew out of PTSD from childhood abuse.
In many shamanic societies, if you came to a medicine person complaining of being disheartened, dispirited, or depressed, they would ask one of four questions: "When did you stop dancing? When did you stop singing? When did you stop being enchanted by stories? When did you stop being comforted by the sweet territory of silence? (not my quote, but i love it a lot, it helped me to find back to my soul again that I thought I had lost)
@@aarondiaz7196 I have been diagnosed with clinical depression and have worked as a psyche nurse myself for 6 years, I think I know what I am talking about and what has truly helped me and many other heal
@@aarondiaz7196 and have also Borderline and Anxiety diagnosed as well. literally had 2 suicide attempts and I don‘t even know why I‘m trying to justify myself to a stranger on the internet. I dismissed these sorts of healing techniques for the longest time myself. until I realized it‘s the only true way to deeply heal within. I‘m on no meds anymore and have built myself a pretty decent life and can cope with without going back to old destructive behaviors. and yes depression always sits in the back, there are many days I fall back as well, and this quote (with many other things) helps me remember the essential again and to keep going and keep existing bc it‘s still worth it. True deep healing lies in very simple things, but through my own journey I know our ego mostly can‘t handle it. (I battled with that inside myself for a long time too)
This is the best description of depression in simple and easy to understand language that I have ever seen. It's incredibly difficult to describe depression to non-depressed people. In their minds you are mostly making it up and refuse to pull yourself together. Even if they really cared to try to understand your problem, which they usually won't, they will never fully believe you. I ended up hating those who keep telling me "do some sport" and "eat healthy" as insensitive dicks who never really paid attention to what I told them a thousand times.
4:02 I had it really bad. For 3 months, I slept on a mattress with an untucked corner of the bedsheet. Just too much mental effort to lift the mattress to finish the job.
The video is describing in simple terms the impairment of dopaminergic systems in the brain that are responsible for implementing decisions. Afaik ADHD is also like that, but without mood problems. I think that an untreated chemical imbalance in dopamine can lead to a long-term neurological impairment of the prefrontal lobes that looks like indecisiveness on the outside. I'm having a similar problem now, my mood is more or less stable but I still cannot pull myself together from time to time and the negative emotions from this kind of failure threaten to become self-sustaining and cause a depressive episode. This condition could be treated with something like Ritalin I guess, but it's illegal in my country.
Remember one day was unable to leave my bedroom, let alone the house. Bad day.. I've had three separate depression episodes lasting a few years or a few months. Very hard to explain the feeling of utter worthlessness and misery. A few pathetic suicide attempts left me feeling worse because I couldn't complete the task. It's weird feeling this way. There's a world of difference between sadness and depression. I've found that time is the only healer.
I've never related to a video more. I wish my GP could understand that my feeling of hopelessness and indecisiveness are not choices.I literally don't trust myself to make decisions and can't commit to things because I feel so hopeless so around and around I go 🤦♀️
Eternal life in heaven is a free gift from God. No human being deserves it due to his/her good works. We have all sinned and fall short in glory of God(eg.Jesus says if any man looks at woman with lust he has committed adulterly with her in his heart..No man is that pure😅). So how did God give us this free gift🤔? He sent his only begotten son to be betrayed,humiliated ,beaten and die as fine/payment for our sins and rose from the dead on the third day. Since he is a just God and has to punish sin. All you have to do is humbly repent of all your sins(read the 10 commandments) honestly turn away from them. Believe in/trust that Jesus did that for you. Confess with your mouth that he is your lord and saviour..You will be saved from hell🔥. The holyspirit(his omnipresent spirit) will in dwell within you and convert your cold heart of stone into that of flesh that can truly love God and be a slave of righteousness and not of sin. This might be the last time you read the true gospel of salvation..look around 🔥🔥 the end is nigh. Please don't reject God's gift. Your soul is on the line.Jesus loves you❤
@@DrTraceyMarks I have and will continue to be honest with her. She's a good GP and I understand she is probably wondering what more she can do to help me as it's been a year and we tried meds,cbt and daily exercise and unfortunately I still struggle every day. Thank you for your videos and your reply.
@@Lisa-yh6zi if you have the ability to get a psychiatrist, I would highly reccomend that for mental illness and meds over GP. They aren't specialized.
@Heather Boughton I hope you start to feel better soon and have more good days, then bad. Its tough going feeling like you don't know when you'll feel better.
I have a solution for not disappointing anyone, I just shut everyone out. You actually described my life. If I have to do something, I have to work my brain up to it for days. Then it takes days to recover. Covid, to me saved me, less expectations, I can do telephone doctor calls. I have done so much therapy, I have used what I learned on others. It worked for them. When I do manage to get out, I have no pleasure. I miss who I was, the bubbly, carefree person who could manage everything life would throw her way! Now I can’t even manage to wash my face every day. I don’t feel lonely, because I don’t feel. Each episode becomes worse. Then when I recover, I have more numbness. Depression,anxiety, PTST, I would take cancer any day over this. yes I experienced that as well and went through that alone for 1.5 years.
This video really helps. I've been battling Major Depressive disorder for over 20 years and this video has helped me understand why I couldn't get motivated to get out of bed the last time I had a major episode. I was in a relationship and everything was great but as my health got worse, I had a hard time doing housework and even bathing on a regular basis. My ex would come over and when I couldn't get "happy" or just go do something, he would tell me I was lazy and should be happy that he drove about 2 hours to come see me. What I felt was very tired, guilty (for not being excited he drove to see me), uninterested in watching our date night movies, and just hollow inside. It's like I just wanted to sleep and he wanted to go walk around. He wanted us to cook together and I didn't really want to move. I couldn't see eating as a good thing even though I was hungry. Plus hearing him call me lazy and needing to force myself, just made me feel worse. This video really helps me understand now that I wasn't lazy. Thanks for this informative video. I like how you make the technical terms into layman's terms without being sarcastic or trying to get popular by making jokes on others expense. You are an amazing psychiatrist. I wish you lived in my city so you could be my dr.
I've struggled with this for years along with severe panic attacks. It's never been as hellish as the past 9 mths. REMEMBER YOU ARE NOT ALONE. GOD BLESS EVERYONE OF YOU PRECIOUS PPL!!! I'M putting myself into a treatment center in 2 day's. I'm fighting this cause it's horrible! You're not alone. I promise
I have had depression since I'm about 12 years old although not officially diagnosed until I was16. I'm now in my forties and still struggle. This video describes myself perfectly. I hear what you're saying. I hope the treatment helps you and applaud you for making the decision to do it. Hang in there and I will too! You are not alone also. ; ) ❤
Dra. Thank you. Is a pain when people keep telling me "I should do this and that". It makes me even more tired and harder to move and do something. I have many thing I want to do, but its impossible. Having mayor depression for most of my life since I was a child people never understand... Like I get you're having a hard time right now and you may feel a bit sad, tired or anxious and stressed. But you can still hold your job, do your everyday things and enjoys some fun time. I can't.
Sometimes it is useful to find out what causes it tho. On a serious note. Not in a patronising way. Just for yourself. It helps to pinpoint what causes it, and where it first started and what was the cause. For me it was anxiety and feeling medicore in anything i do
Could depression also have to do with the relationships with the people in your life? Years ago, I learned that stress has the same cause. It has nothing to do with overwork and the accompanying feeling of being overwhelmed. It has to do with the quality of the relationships with the people in your life. THAT made sense!
That was excellent! Finally, someone explaining it so absolutely perfectly! I am bipolar 1 chronic depression is a huge issue in my life. All of the examples you gave of how people talk to you when they don't get it is exactly what I live with and I'm 58 years old! Years and years of explaining and re re re explaining this is why I feel this way and I can't do what you're asking me to do, and I'm a mess. I'm so much worse when I'm off my meds. But even with my meds every single symptoms you talks about is something I feel on a daily basis. The fact that people can't differentiate between the fact that their environment just really sucks right now or they had a tragic experience or life tough for the last year yes I called that environmental depression. Kind of like how you explain it. Environmental depression is you're not really depressed you're just feeling frustrated inside from your environment right now but it will pass you don't need to be on meds even. But someone with chronic depression or bipolar, that is not the case it has nothing to do with their environment. My sister's thought my depression would go away because we got an inheritance and I didn't have to live poor anymore thinking money would make a difference for me. The only thing you did was relieve my stress from worrying about paying bills for now. The money is going to run out soon and I'll be right back to the way I was. But the money hasn't made any difference in one single symptom I'm still the same depressed. They don't get it and they never will but hearing you validate everything is how people with depression feel they need to be validated because we live in a world environments that continually challenges in a matter where they think we're not really sick and it's all our fault it's an unseen monster that people don't understand. If I tried to explain it I'm told to shut up. They say yeah yeah we get it you you don't feel well okay stop talking about it. But they would never say that to someone who has cancer what date? It's extremely frustrating and I'm going to add one thing to what you said. We also suffer from alienation. Because the environment around us is so negative and they don't get it, we eliminate those people because they bring us more pain. In the end you end up completely alone and isolated because people don't understand. You also lose your job a lot and stuff like that and you end up in a cycle of poverty because your environment support system is so low and then you lose your job and you feel so depressed you try to commit suicide and you end up in the hospital. You in the hospital for months bills are piling up while you're in there when they let you out you go home to a mess of problems. instead of taking care of yourself when you get out of the hospital you're just met with a world of pain from all the stuff that piled up at your home while you were in there. Not able to pay your bills because he didn't have an income as just a cycle of poverty plus the people around you are not supportive so it's the endless cycle of horrible pain. I told people this. I feel like one side of my brain is constantly in a boxing match with the other side 24/7, 365. It's Relentless it never lets up and you add on top of it hopelessness worthlessness inability to focus don't want to get out of bed no motivation don't trust myself so much pain so much pain so much pain that won't go away not worthy of happiness chronic insomnia on and on. It's so awful. but I really love hearing you explain it I wish I could post it on my Facebook page, but honestly, people don't read it and don't care I have found over the past that is the case. And people close to me like my sisters make negative comments about it. So so frustrating to have a doctor like you give this accurate and important information and not be able to do anything with it other than you validated me, I can't tell the world see this is true this is what I go through listen to her! And have it be effective. But I do thank you very much. I always listen to your videos they're so fantastic thank you for me they're very helpful.
I suffer from depression too. The goal is to do what it takes to have the best quality of life that you can, whatever that may be. Im on medication and i surround myself with positivity in the form of prayers, sermons, and positive books even when my energy is low and i dont feel like it. And its gotten better. I fight and push past it, i dont accept the depression and i dont worry about who understands it or doesnt. I do isolate myself alot in my worst phases, but i will always push to get myself back up.
I hear your pain Carla. 50 years is a long time to live with this. I do think we’re slowly making progress helping people understand mental illness. When I started on RUclips in 2010 I got a lot of criticism and people were not open to listening to mental health videos. So I didn’t go very far with it. But I came back to RUclips determined to push forward whether people were interested or not. And much to my surprise more people were interested. All this to say keep sharing and spreading information that can help enlighten people. Even if only a few people seem like they care, a few is still progress.
@@DrTraceyMarks wow! I actually read them and respond You're My Superhero on RUclips you know. Truly I value your input and that you care so much, and you reply? That's amazing. When You Reach people the way you do dr. Marks, it is next level helping patients! Like a my books if you can't go higher. Anyway thank you for responding Connor I agree with you in Canada Toronto where I am, our Healthcare System is pretty darn good and most people don't have to pay to get mental health treatment it's part of our Healthcare System for free oh, so we are really open about it up here because you can get access to help so easily what easier now than before for sure. But the part about people are talking about it more ice kind of pots when I hear that because he has his true they are. So I am actually telling people I'm bipolar when I go to a new workplace let's see where is years ago I would never do that. So yeah huge difference however if you're Inner Circle for example, that's supposed to be your support team like a sister Connor says to you via an email in caps and bowls with exclamation points after the sentence like 20 of them: Carla we get that you're sick, no one wants to hear about it anymore stop talking about it okay from now on you stop talking about it when I understand you're not well okay let's move on things I don't want to hear about it anymore. Just came out of the mouth of the sister that I rarely talk to and she said she was speaking on behalf of the family. So I'm really on the fence about yes people are talking about it but they still don't get it and the getting it is the part that's missing an example I just gave you from my sister to shut me down and then turned her back on me and wouldn't apologize and wouldn't discuss it with me like a grown adult she's older than me. Yeah you get a very strong feeling that you're still in a world where you might be able to talk about it more freely but you're talking to people that is falling on deaf ears that don't want to learn and if they don't get it you're going to continually get hurt and they're going to be triggers in your life. Like a sister she's a huge trigger for me by spiral out of control just from words and how she says them and what they mean to me, will trigger such a bad episode of depression I've been hospitalized just from talking to her you understand? So yeah people are talking but they don't get it and I started to say the beginning and Toronto we have something called Bell let's talk Day. Every text that gets sent where they talk about depression or acknowledge mental health Bell Canada will donate money to CAMH; Center of addiction and mental health. which is an amazing mental health facility that we are known for in Canada is one of the best in the world and when they get money donated to them that's awesome so people are aware and they do talk on top day and really contribute. But I notice your after year no one ever texts about the fact that people don't get it! They don't understand the illness therefore they are part of the problem if we have to live in the world we need to be around people that get it or we're constantly spinning out. So I'm always on Bell let's talk day trying to educate people about that. You know you we know mental health illness is out there that's not what we should be talking about we should be talking about what the triggers are we should provide links to people can read about what the triggers are and how to treat someone with a mental health problem. But just triggers for people with schizophrenia that are very simple to tell people they don't discuss that on on The Talk day and I think we should have complained about it. And I think my real-world experiences have always been people shut me down they don't want to hear about it and that's the problem it isn't about talking about it it's about learning about it and getting it. I think you are one doctor that will agree with me I need to be validated about this. LOL would you do the honours? LOL. Anyway thank you for reading my rants I really appreciate that you take the time to do so. Take care be safe and be well. :-)
@@keithstewart7514 heike Stewart! I truly appreciate your kind words. And when I hear that someone goes to the same things as me yeah, I don't know whether to be sad about that or happy that I'm being validated. I guess it's a little of both. I was surprised to hear you say that I was articulate though, I usually am however I have a hard time typing my hands shake a lot. So I talk into the phone instead and it translates. Like I'm doing now. The problem with that is the run-on sentences, no punctuation marks and a lot of mistakes. Words I didn't say that I wish the translator did cats making it very unarticulated. LOL but if you got a lot out of it and feel that I express myself well enough that you could relate I'm glad about that. If you ever need to talk don't be afraid to drop me a line if I'm able to respond I will. We all need people that actually get it, to talk to. You take care of yourself Stewart. I hope you're okay.
Thanks, Tracey, for this video. I forwarded it to my mom. She doesn’t understand my re-occurring depression and tells me to “look at every failure as an opportunity to learn”, which of course I have no problem doing when I’m not in a depressive episode, but when in one of these states, it just makes me feel even more like a failure because I don’t seem to have the ability and self-control to just switch my attitude. She will tell me things like, “Well, I can’t afford to get depressed” as if I choose how I feel or as if I have this wonderful luxury that I can be depressed. It definitely does not feel luxurious to think I should just kill myself because I don’t deserve to be breathing and using up other people’s oxygen on this planet. I wish it was easier to find a therapist in Hamburg, Germany. I gave up years ago after being put on so many six months to one-year waiting lists and then never being called back. I also had bad experiences with therapists in Germany when I moved here 10 years ago. They aren’t well trained here like they are in California and they quickly categorize me as someone who doesn’t know how to plan. I used to be a project manager in Los Angeles - I know how to plan - that’s not the problem. It’s the indecisiveness, like you mentioned.
Until someone else has had depression, they will NEVER understand. We are all a family. Be yourself, and DO NOT worry about what others say. I learnt about that myself. 💜💙💚💛🧡❤
I felt sad when I read your comment. People who have not suffered from depression CANNOT understand the condition. It’s not that your Mutti is being horrible, she is frustrated at not being able to fix you. Please sit down with her and listen to this video together, or ask her to listen to it on her own if you think that would work better. Give her time to digest the information. I’m sure it will reap good results for both of you. I wish you all the best in your recovery.
Depression sucks and hurts to the core 😢when you don't feel like yourself you don't wanna eat or bathe or even listen to your favorite music, watch your favorite movie or play your favorite game or exercising regularly etc. Sucks feeling worthless and not seeing a light at the end of a tunnel. Thanks 4 your content on RUclips Dr. Tracey Marks! Your videos are very educational to what I've experienced with depression, dealing with diabetes and also dealing with narcissistic entitled individuals that piss me off.
sometimes i am just watching these videos to feel like i know someone who genuinely understands. I have way more anxiety than depression but these symptoms are really about to ruin the final semester of my degree...
I've just recently come off my own medication, having worked on a lot of personal skills for improving self-esteem and managing thought cycles. One of the big differences this time is decisiveness. But decisiveness for me was linked to trusting myself (and having the self esteem) to work out how to deal with the consequences on the fly, or how to find help in dealing with them, etc. In previous times, this wasn't the case, I would still be anxious over decisions, which depleted my energy, and thus reduced the energy to then deal with negative thought cycles, and I'd just end up back where I started. Listening to your video is really helping to put some words to what I have managed to do (with the help of my very delightful psych) and why this time feels different. Which honestly gives me more hope and confidence that this time IS different, and if I have a depressive period again, those will be different, too. Like, did you know you can be stressed at work and it doesn't have to make you feel like shit internally? Anyway, your videos are fascinating and I'm really enjoying watching them (:
Thanks for the suggestion. I added it to my list. But the quick answer is the overall lack between the two is concentration and focus problems. But pure ADHD doesn’t come with depression symptoms. Go back and look at some of my depression videos. Here’s the playlist ruclips.net/p/PLazcP3-djRZ3_VgA6P42Z0j3dkfyu6WWk
This was excellent. I am a practitioner who has survived bouts of depression. This was spot on as far as decisive factors go. I will be following you regularly.
Hi doctor marks ! What about those moments when you are coming out of a depression but you feel like its “too good to be true” and auto-sabotage yourself ?
Allah has said in the Qu'ran that he has created us to test us, to see which of us is best in deeds. He is not testing us to know, in the sense that he doesn't already know, but this world is a test for us in order again that we can grow spiritually The purpose of this life is the worship of Allah, this life is a test. A test for us, will we worship Allah, or will we forget Him. This is where our focus has to begin.
While trying to watch this video my mind kept wandering, couldn't concentrate or focus. On bad days I would get out of bed, because I had my kitty to care for. She brought me so much comfort and joy. Last Friday I had her put to sleep. Some friends understand somewhat of what I am going through, but they all have spouses and/or children. I don't have family ; my cat was my family. And today I had a very cruel text from a "friend". I've been trying so hard to cope this week. When someone hurts me, I just sit in a dark room and hold my head up because it's too much effort to hold it up myself. I just don't understand how people can be so cruel.
I’ve been diagnosed with clinical depression (multiple times, starting when I was much younger), but I also think I could be experiencing autistic burnout. As an unemployed, 57 year old woman with no medical insurance or savings, I can’t get a diagnosis. Maybe it doesn’t matter. But I do feel all of those symptoms ever since my last job ended in March, and socially isolating is not exactly helping.
@@JeanieD I'm in Florida. You might be able to get it through DCF (children and families) locally. They usually have resource connections. I wish I could be of more assistance.
I saw my mom die in right before my eyes at 13, I then saw my dad right before my eyes at 16. I remember the nights so vividly. My brother used to get drunk every other day and be aggressive with my mom even while my mom had cancer, as a child I saw him break everything in our house, basically destroy everything my mom worked for. In high school I was in a very toxic abusive relationship thank God I was able to get out of that. I don’t know if you will see this, but if you do can we chat... thankyou
This is really helpful and informative. I had been thinking about going off of my meds because so many of my symptoms have improved. The big one that I still struggle with every day is indecisiveness. This video helps me know that its okay to keep getting help, I’m still on the road to getting well, I’m not there yet. Thank you 🙏
I have depression for 20yrs now .medications only made me worse and never good . Finally stopped all ,feeling better thoughts become clearer and able to function much much better
@@saywhatyouwant888 Reduce negative thoughts to feel healthier. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. No deep inhalation-exhalation is needed. Anytime of the day or night before sleep sit or lie down on your back and observe your breath. Be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
I wish that everyone had an understanding of what you talked about here. You nailed it exactly. It made me cry because no one wants to know a depressed person. And I am overwhelmed by mine.
I have been diagnosed with depression and have been pursuing treatment for many years now. I can definitely relate to the concept of feeling the low motivation with fatigue and staying in bed with no stimulation during a depressive episode. I can differentiate because when I'm not in the middle of an episode I can't stay in bed unstimulated for extended periods of time. But I occasionally do find myself trying to stay in bed when I'm not actively depressed and that just reinforces something that I learned in treatment about the triangular relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so I try to intervene when I can.
I really appreciate you acting out the half-out-of-bed part. As a kid I used to struggle to get out of bed most days but when I slept at a friend’s house I’d be the first one up and out the door.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! this information is so helpful!!!! "... Being in a funk because of situational factors..." Is most definitely me!!! I got a major breakthrough because of this video!!! Thanks again have a great day everyone.
I just recently found Dr. Marks videos and they have cleared up so many thoughts and stigmas for me. I suffer from GAD and have been medicated for 4 months, however recently I have experienced mania like episodes and even more anxiety and panic attacks. I wonder if there are other explanations that I need to explore and seek help for now that I know the symptoms of other more probable outcomes for me. I would love to meet this DR. Finally someone who understands and can treat people properly with so much genuine compassion for her field! Keep posting and sharing your knowledge, you are doing so much for people, probably more than you know.
My guess for why indecisiveness predicts relapse is (informed by my Masters in experimental psychology, positive psychology focus) a) it indicates that the roots of the negative symptoms are still there and/or b) an individual's purpose in life is low; the latter leading for the individual to struggle to find meaning --> depression.
This is so me!!! What's the difference between depressed and adhd because this is me and I'm on meds for both. And then the mom guilt for caring for my kids. And the anxiety..
I can't remember what happiness feels like. I survived breast cancer, staph infection and took care of my sick husbandand watched him die. I live with my daughter and her husband, but I don't go out or have friends nearby. I spend most of the days in bed. I take antidepressants and antianxiety meds. I don't even want to shower or clean the house.
WATCH NEXT: *What is Normal Depression?* ruclips.net/video/9RtYX7p3MKw/видео.html
Or *How To Tell If You’re Depressed* ruclips.net/video/XCAQHpXqIA8/видео.html
Suscribed. Thank you for such important videos. Can you recommend what kind of specialist you recommend when you have these symptoms? I have been trying to find a psychiatrist for months now, un successfully
@@Paz66 A general psychiatrist can handle this. If you can't find a psychiatrist, many primary care physicians (internal medicine and family practice) will also treat depression. Therapy is also a treatment for depression. You could see a master's level therapist or a psychologist.
@@DrTraceyMarks thanks so much for taking the time to respond. I truly appreciate what you are doing for this community. God bless you
I have a question, I believe I'm struggling with certain problems. I'm not sure if I'm trying to get attention or I'm trying to give myself reasons to feel depressed. I've injured myself in the past and then talked to a teacher about it. Then I've watched this sort of videos trying to see if what I have is an issue. I'm not sure how to go around proving whether I actually have a problem or I'm creating one in my head.
I think that i need therapy cause i feel like i have depression but im afraid to tell my mom cause we don't talk much about that kind of stuff
Depression is a lonely disease. Many years ago, when I was grappling with major depression, a family member said, "If you had joined the military, this wouldn't happen. They would have made a man out of you." I replied, "Is that why veterans never commit suicide?"
I'm sorry *hugs*
@@ChurlzVA thank you. That comment made me stronger. I realized that I had to save myself, because no one else could see that I was drowning.
Here in the UK in London about 20% of the homeless population is ex forces. Men with serious mental health problems abandoned by the same country they served. They disproportionately suffer from depression/ anxiety so your family member is talking nonsense
@@user-gi6ee8vj1y Trust me, I know that fact more than I could count. You're not alone, but in the end you have to decide for yourself. It's lonely as hell and I wish it weren't the case, but it is. I wish things were better for us.
After I read your comment, I cried. Truly. That made me cry. I cried from the frustration it must have made you feel. I cried because of the stupidity of it and how unhelpful it was. I cried because of how completely alone, misunderstood, and
“Easily overwhelmed”, that’s me. The worst part of my depression is that I know very well EXACTLY the things that would make me feel better (exercise more, meditate, eat better) but consistency is so hard. Being an emotional person on top of all of that, is the icing on the cake.
If you feel like you need some help... You can talk to me
I know that feeling. It hurts to have very few friends. I often feel alone and sad.
100% this. It's difficult not to be so hard on ourselves when we dealing with this. Like we can see all the things that would help but there's a lot of barriers so the consistency just goes the window, and that feeds into the spiral of negative feelings.
I understand exactly what u mean.
So true
1. Low motivation in combination with fatigue
2. Hopelessness or Helplessness
3. Indecisiveness
Thank you!
2 out of three...
All of these are me, oh well idc about my suffering anymore I'm used to it.
i Can't make my mind up if i have two or all of them . . .
All 3...😏
It's frustrating when you accomplish something you felt was difficult like getting out of bed, exercising and doing the dishes but get taken for granted and criticized for not doing more.
Hi bananian....hope your doing better ...God bless
I hear you. Sorry they do not understand. I feel your pain.
Very frustrating!
I understand. I have memories of family members saying, "Just get up! Just push through it!". I couldn't even get out of bed and brush my teeth. If I did get up and shower, I would hear "OK great! What are you gonna do next?". They never knew how hard just getting out of bed was. Unless you have suffered, your family, friends and even therapists will never completely understand. I like this therapist, but unless they have suffered themselves I just don't think they can fully help a person like they need. Sorry, just my opinion and I've had multiple therapists.
@@katr9923 I don't like therapy either and I've been to several therapists. Helping myself works out better, plus watching these educational vids and reading about it.
When I am depressed, I eat more, I sleep less, I have bad mood swings, my room gets messier, I don't take care of my hygiene, I tend to constantly go into my own world and block out others.
I can relate
Do you live in my head...Thankyou for verbalizing my thoughts...
Relatable AF
I sleep more and eat less. Rest are the same.
It’s a battle hang in there. What did Jesus he will help you
i just don't know the feeling of being "better" anymore. i honestly have no idea. i've always been this way. it's difficult for me to think that people just wake up happy and go on in their day.
I've learned to live with hopelessness. I have been on treatment for depression for about 20 years. I know that will never change and I don't really care anymore, I don't look for "happiness", I just want peace of mind. And motivation.
I hope you don't have to struggle with treatment resistant depression too.
@@chilenapromedioRU - te entiendo! Lo único que busco es tranquilidad pues es lo más fácil que puedo hacer sin depender de otras personas que normalmente son desconsideradas sin empatía. Un abrazo 🤗
@@chilenapromedioRU
“We don’t even ask for happiness, just a little less pain.”
-Charles Bukowski
Your comment made me think of this quote from him ❤
@@chilenapromedioRU thank you for your kind words. it made me feel that i'm not alone. i have been struggling ever since i was child (exactly a decade now bc i am turning 20). i always thought that i was problematic because i get irritated easily. it took me so long that i really couldn't express myself properly because i was basically told to suck it all up. i am slowly forgiving others as i am also asking for their forgiveness. and of course, i am learning to forgive myself. it's a difficult process. i am wondering if i should seek proper treatment. will it ease my way into life somehow? thank you.
@@lilyq4434 hi. We have similar experiences. I've been struggling like you since childhood until mid twenties. It's been almost 1 year already since I've been getting treatment with my psychiatrist. It's a long journey to fight but it'll be getting a bit easier. Hoping everything will soon be alright with you.
Last week my therapist said he had never been depressed. After being in treatment for bipolar for 35 years, I felt like I was talking to an alien. No depression? What a life that must be.
I have a good friend who says he's literally incapable of feeling sadness, hopelessness, or anything of the sort. Having also stated a journey struggling through Bipolar Disorder, I literally cannot comprehend what that must be like... It makes me envious he can feel that way about life, depressed that I can't and yet, incredibly thankful to have such a friend to help me see the brighter sides of the darkness that so frequently envelops me in these sorta episodes.
That friend also has ADHD, so he's definitely not perfect either, but we can both connect over struggles and such.
Wow...
That friend wuld annoy me
He must ignore reality. Everyone should be depressed if they’re paying attention at all.
The best counsellors and therapists seem to be those who have some “lived experience”.
This doctor is amazing. She's the best, she gets is right ALL the time.
Thanks so much LD 😊
I like her too I wish she could talk to me
@y y True :)
And yet I still can’t find a way to end or cope w my depression. It’s been 15 years and the only time I have relief is when I give up and use illegal drugs. Then, for a couple of hours, I feel normal. And as soon as the high wears off or as soon as I wake up, I immediately wake up disappointed that I didn’t die in my sleep.
@@joleaneshmoleane8358 Please try vitamin B3, please look into it for depression and other psychiatric disorders. It's incredible...better than any other drug.
Dr. Marks I have to say, when I'm depressed every movement is forced. My mother thought for a long time it was laziness. But years ago during one of my hospital stays, Mom asked my psychiatrist about it. He told her miss, I have people here that can't lift a fork to their mouths. Mom got it. Our relationship was changed that day. She's been gone many years now. But I smile when I think of it. Thank you.
Woww I wish my mom could be like that
It’s even more distressing when family members refuse to understand that depression is a legitimate health issue. It’s such a relief to have a professional stand up for you and advocate for.
Paranoia, hopelessness, sadness, extreme loneliness, and the feeling that everyone hates me all the time. It doesn’t ever stay gone, but I have moments where it leaves me alone. 😪
1yr away from two decades of no love
@@McRemmyBaby 😶
@@shadowbannedagain6753 after about 14yrs loneliness really started hitting me, past 5 years its gotten worse n worse, if you’re younger snap out of it and open up, trust me
@@McRemmyBaby how old are you? I’m sorry you are lonely. You aren’t alone. I deal with a lot of hateful people. I feel like the world is full of crazy, insecure, jealous and overall sick people who like to make life miserable for me. I am totally withdrawn and have pretty much given up thinking anyone will understand... I’m hoping to try ayahuasca one day to help. ❤️
@@shadowbannedagain6753 34... ayahuasca lol
When I'm depressed I don't eat, I sleep too much and I don't take care of my hygiene and my room is messy.
Me too-can’t eat. Don’t want to do anything!
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@Bird Watcher wow!! So happy you could get that extra financial help. Would you mind sharing where you live?
@@REL602 yep they're just nasty AF LOL
Soooo true.. I promise you taking a shower is an accomplishment while depressed even gettin up using the bathroom is an accomplishment.. it’s times when I have hold my urine because I didn’t wanna get up
Yup, I am definitely clinically depressed. It is scary to not be able to feel happiness anymore. Always feeling like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. I'm just going through the motions everyday.
i just hold on to the thought that it will end soon. its really scary i know. wishing u better days ASAP💜
@@annipsy2185 thank you. Wishing you well ❤
I wish you both better days ❤️
@@DrTraceyMarks thank you . I'm trying ❤
Your words brought tears to my eyes.......this is something that we wouldn't wish on our worst enemy! Wouldnt you agree with that?
I have a nice big motorbike in the shed. I have a licence. On a nice warm day i cant even take it out on the road anymore!!! What's happened to me????!!
“Lingering indecisiveness” really kind of hit the nail on the head....
People who don't understand depression bc they've never been... they don't know how blessed they are. It's absolutely awful.
So I'm blessed to graft my nuts off every week to pay my bills and a lot of tax that goes in benefits to people who don't feel they can get out of bed because responsibility seems a bit too much for them. I'm the one who should be depressed. I have family members who are depressed, it drains the life out of the people around them, but the depressed people don't care about the effect it has on them because they are too busy being depressed and letting people down. Get a grip.
God she is talking about me. My depression comes in waves. Im in it now. It feels like a chemical imbalance I cant fight. Having no control is scary
Da niella, If needed visit a psychologiost without delay. There is a solution to every problem. Reduce negative thoughts to feel healthier. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. No deep inhalation-exhalation is needed. Anytime of the day or night before sleep sit or lie down on your back and observe your breath. Be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
Listen I was severely depressed for almost a year and I had to force myself to eat better and exercise. I know it’s hard but it REALLY helps. Stay strong…❤️
Yes. The menstrual cycle is very scary.
Same.
I have never before heard the nature of depression expressed so well. Friends and family of genuinely depressed people should watch this presentation and others like it. They should make it their job to become aware of what depression is really like - there are no excuses, not educating yourself is tantamount to neglect. I feel strongly about this because ignorance is so damaging to someone who is depressed and it hinders any chance they have of getting better.
You're extremely correct in that. I feel the exact same way all my life I've been told that I could just get over it, I am too sensitive, etc. I had a lot of people who never tried to help or supported me. It not only hinders any chance of progress but is a recipe for suicide in many cases. Mine included. Thank you for sharing 🙂take care🌬💕
@@amandasligar9269 I have been called lazy by someone who is so strongly opinionated and just thinks she can have opinion over other people’s lives gosh I so much hate her so ignorant and immature. I was around her during the early manifestation of this depression and I could have escaped it and not fallen completely into it if someone like her hadn’t been around me and trust me her words and actions made me sink deeper into it and have no chance of healing or not falling into it at all and it has made my life so difficult.
Do you know how many millions of people have depression? People cant always make it their “job” to understand the illnesses of others, I mean, how much do you know about the illnesses of others? The key is therapy and figuring out ways to explain and encourage people in your life to do the research because they love you- not because they have to.
@@amandasligar9269 How are you now? In life there are only 2 problems--mind and the body. To feel better reduce negative thoughts [overthinking]. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives good relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Do the practice without any expectations when taking a walk, before sleep, in school, at work, when reading, etc. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Reduce negative social media, take morning sunlight walks and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes--Counsellor.
“Not educating yourself is tantamount to neglect.” 👏🏼
Amazing.
I suffer with depression for years.but now I can get up and pray early in the morning thank you JESUS..but DOC...you are so correct.
Thanks Dr. Marks - this may be the best video on depression, I've ever seen.
Thanks a lot both of you. 👍🏽
The good news has once again come to you today. You can inherit the kingdom of God even if you are a sinner.. after all we are all sinners in God's standards of justice and holyness (he says that if a man looks at a woman with lust he has already committed adulterly with her in his heart NO MAN IS THAT PURE😅).....All you have to do is to honestly humbly pray repent turn away from sins (read the10 commandments) and trust that Jesus for his love❤❤ for you he left his throne in heaven and came to the world he was humbled humiliated betrayed beaten and killed for your sake to pay the fine of your sins and mine so that we won't spend our eternity in hell but with him in heaven...this might be the last time you read the gospel...Look around🔥🔥 be smart..the end is nigh🔥 ..He is coming back soooon not as the sacrificed lamb of God🐑..but as King of Kings🤴 the judge of the whole world..Your soul is on the line😭😭. Eternity is a long time.
Watching this video brought me to tears. I've had depression for 40+ years. I was off work on stress leave 6 months before COVID-19 started. Being off work for the last 20 months and living alone has been very challenging. My motivation to do housework and basic self-care has practically disappeared.
Please keep strong! 🙏🙏
Me too. Lost job and live alone. BAD combination.
I feel the same. Been pretty much alone for 3 years since my Bf left me. I hardly do anything with this pandemic. Besides l hate going anyplace alone, so l rarely go out. Very depressing
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@@Jennifer-cj4qf Thanks for being brave enought to say it. A lot of times, I CANNOT brush my teeth, comb my hair or wash my face. The minimal easiest quick things.
It takes a couple of ovaries to recognize and write it down and let me tell you how f' ing balsamic it was to read it. Thank you, Jennifer, thank you.
Everybody needs a Dr Marks in their life! I cannot tell you what a comfort and relief it would be to describe the situations she describes and have someone genuinely empathise and understand! One of the worst things (for me) about depression is how totally isolating it feels.. it's like literally nobody can see, hear or understand your misery and, you seem to be the ONLY person who feels that way (since we all spend what little energy we have pretending were ok).
Spot on about spending all your energy on pretending your ok.
I struggle to get out bed every day. I wake up with this feeling of emptiness and sadness. It’s been 10 years.
Hi L.A.... Hope your feeling better ...your not alone in this ...god bless
@@jaykulina9386 Reduce negative thoughts to feel healthier. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. No deep inhalation-exhalation is needed. Anytime of the day or night before sleep sit or lie down on your back and observe your breath. Be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
LA, Reduce negative thoughts to feel healthier. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. No deep inhalation-exhalation is needed. Anytime of the day or night before sleep sit or lie down on your back and observe your breath. Be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
Have you tried psychedelics?
Same thing with me!
It is a hideous vile illness that I would not wish on anyone. The guilt the panic and the crippling hopelessness, the rumination and regret of everything you’ve done and haven’t done. You utterly despise yourself to the core and it’s very frightening. Every morning you awake is complete and utter hell. My heart goes out to those going through this I understand exactly how you feel. Please keep working through it and take each hour at a time. With much love and support to you.
Yes! That’s me! 👈🏽👈🏽👈🏽
Why don’t u post anymore me and my dad loves ur songs rip man
Not Tay Zonday watching a video on how to pinpoint depression 😭😭 u good???
It's very common... we are living in very very bad times. I feel bad for anyone experiencing this and I totally understand.
Goat
Don’t be so happy with it...it promotes the stigma that everyone wants validation by getting categorized as having depression...
Omg so on point, I wish people understood this disease. So tired of being called lazy which only makes you feel worse. I envy people with high energy. I could get so much more done, but, I can’t. And so feel guilt and shame
Me too
Speaking as someone who suffers from major depressive disorder; even when symptoms are reduced, it's very difficult to work through modes of unproductive behavior learned over years of semi-functional depression.
Along with my medications, I have to actively examine my thoughts and behaviors to see if I'm operating on a behavioral script I created while living depressed. Cognitive Behavioral therapists can be invaluable to people in this situation, helping to identify, understand, and rebuild thought patterns and behavioral routines.
Good post R.J., thanks.
Thank you so much for sharing that. I've recognized that issue in myself. Once you've solved the - what for me were - essentially debilitating brain chemistry and nervous system issues, I found myself left with dysfunctional behavioral patterns and bad habits that I now needed to change to reclaim my life and full functionality again.
It was weird to recognize that - I felt conflicted and consternated at the discovery of that part of recovering. I was like "1) I'm an adult, why am I not behaving like one one now that I'm physically and mentally capable again? and 2) I don't like a mess, and I like organization. So why am I being so messy? I wasn't always like this, etc.,etc."
Ive found CBT and James Clear's Atomic Habits teachings of the importance of systems and morning, evening, daily and weekly routines to be very helpful too.
It's weird but necessary that in addition to fixing one's brain chemistry, nervous system, and possibly nutrition and other related health issues, that you then have to kind of rebuild and retrain / rewire your brain with the practice of awareness, very consciously chosen thoughts and thought patterns, and their corresponding new actions and behaviors.
You have to rebuild how you think, act, and behave in a way that serves your goals and your life. There's definitely a second part to it all - getting healthy and functional again - that requires not impossible and definitely worthwhile but definitely real and persistent, committed hard work (that in time does get easier because with consistent practice, you do get better at it).
It requires educating yourself on learning new cognitive and behavioral skills (or relearning old ones that you used to do when you were healthy - if lucky enough to have been healthier at one time before experiencing mental health issues).
Living with a partner who has depression, seasonal, etc, is fucking awful. There, I said it. We've been together 27 years and I found out along the way that it would be very tough sometimes. When it hits, I find that i no longer have a partner anymore as far as paying bills / trying to get out of debt, housecleaning, fixing stuff around the house, etc. It's not fun to try to work through. Plus the other factors involved in it all, such as pets, teenagers, etc.
@@kbanghart im sorry, im sure uour partner doesnt want to make things harder for you. I am in same spot as he is i think, im afriad im not the same energetic fun guy that she married, i feel so guilty and useless on top of this depression. After my mom died, i just went to shit i guess
@@clerictamer damn I'm sorry. I hate it when I get those hours of depression also
You have described clinical depression perfectly. Only someone who has been there could ever understand.
It’s important to rule out medical causes of depression and anxiety. My son was diagnosed with anxiety but the cause of it was ‘moderate anaemia’. The first several doctors never did bloodwork to discover the anemia. It wasn’t found until he was hospitalized. It’s important to be thorough.
Yes this is very true. There are definite psychiatric manifestations of many medical problems
Once again you have helped me by letting me know that I’m really not the only person in the world that has dealt with this! That means so much❤️
Sandra, there are many of us and you're certainly not alone!
Same
Yes It is very frustrating to be thought of as lazy when you are truly depressed.
This.
I can relate to this. Also feeling void, empty, completely alone - like it's you against the world. It's exhausting. I feel like alot of people have no clue what we go through on a daily basis.
Very true 👍
i haven't cut my nails yet even though i've been planning to for days. same goes for taking a shower, brushing my teeth, taking out my trash. i've been sitting at my computer for weeks without doing anything that would take any effort at all. i had one meal today and it's 4am. There's so much that i want and need to do, but i just can't make myself.
People who can afford a therapist are so lucky.
5 months later, how are you feeling. When I seen your comment..... I was like I don't remember writing this (??)
It's a horrible feeling. And people just don't understand. You are in my prayers
I'm sure that depends on the therapist
The best therapist is you. Even a good therapist can't do anything if you don't help yourself.
Shut off the computer. It is distracting you from your life.
@@marinette6894 Reduce negative thoughts to feel healthier and reprogramme the mind. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. No deep inhalation-exhalation is needed. Anytime of the day or night before sleep sit or lie down on your back and observe your breath. Be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
Your description of depression is honestly the most accurate one I have ever heard to describe exactly how I feel. I have never really been able to accurately explain just what it is I am feeling all of the time. It has helped me to understand my illness a little better and will be helpful when I have my next medical (phone because of Covid) appointment in October. Thank you for that.
I agree
I feel dead...💔 i don’t feel anything, I’m empty, my heart is broken 💔 I feel alone when someone is next to me, I’m alive but I’m dead, I don’t wanna be here, I feel like I have no purpose, but all my “ friends “ Come to me when they are sad and I help them feel better by giving advice that I can’t even give myself. 🤦🏽♀️ nobody checks up on me when I check on other people.
@makaelah how are you doing? I hope you're finding some new reasons to enjoy your one life.
How are you lately? Sending some love your way.
Sending some healing energy your way....
Thank you Dr.Marks. As a black man I appreciate this coming from you. Your delivery is concise and firm. I’ll be sharing this video with my loved ones because I think this will be the best way for them to understand what I’m going thru. Thank you again.
Now I think most blk people in the US is depressed? nah...are mean people are not depressed.
I've been crying all day. I NEVER cry. I think it's finally all spilling out.
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Remaining indecisive after coming out of depression is a huge factor. I've had my ups and downs and it's partly due to my ADHD that I slip back into the next pit of depression. The times when I have felt at my best is when I've consistently taken action on both the minor day-to-day items and major overarching life goals on my to-do list(s). If I begin to let things slide, even in one area, it's difficult to get back on track. It's a bit of a snowball effect.
Absolutely this is me as well. It's hard to get over the hump sometimes but knowing it will help can typically motivate me if my symptoms are mild enough
This is a very good description of Depression that I can totally relate to when I’m depressed. Also the most prominent thing for me is always that I feel a burden on everyone and that everyone would be better off without me. It’s such a horrible feeling and when I’m well I can see how totally ridiculous it is that I’m actually thinking like that.
Omg, the getting out of bed "in a minute" and then after an hour you're half out of bed! That is ME!
I have 2 of the 3 of these (I'm not indecisive and I do trust my judgment, though I do have severe difficulties with focus, motivation and concentration). I feel hopeless but not helpless.
I can't deal with household chores and other basic care tasks. Right now I literally have 2 months worth of laundry to do, but every time I look at the growing pile, my brain just feels exhausted and like it's in a fog of anxiety and boredom.
Dr Tracey, you look gorgeous in that red and gold outfit, by the way! 😍
2 months laundry piled up make me feel exhausted imagining it. 😊 thanks for the compliment. I film in batches so you’ll see this red blouse a couple more times 😃
@@DrTraceyMarks Looking forward to it! lol
Amazing doctor and wish there were more compassionate doctors like her who are willing to explain diseases and conditions as eloquently as she did. Amazing. Thank you 🙏🏽
I think this will help a lot of people! For me, I also have MS and most of my 33 brain lesions are on the right parietal lobe that manages mood. It really complicates things re diagnosis, meds etc. Overwhelming is a great word to describe it. If you are out there suffering, you are not alone. Keep fighting! Don’t lose hope. Help is out there! It may take time to get things right chemically, but you CAN live a much happier life.
👏🏼 Dr Marks, for everyone who was well meaning in my life, who wanted to understand my depression and the tentacles that kept me down, I would have sent them this message.
You captured it, thank you.
I wish I could see her. She’s absolutely fantastic and hits so many points for me. After losing my job of 11 years and my my mom (age 83) in July of 2020 I’m a wreck. Alcohol had been a poor mood stabilizer.
Her videos are absolutely spot on.
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This made me so sad, I just want my life back to normal. I hate this so much.
This video was extremely eye-opening. As a mother of young teen who is exactly what this video described, I am full of appreciation for this info and am beginning to understand him more. Thank you so much.
Mental health has sometimes been described as, "the capacity to love and work". This description resonated with me; I think it's appropriate and empowering, too.
thank you for articulating the symptoms so well. i struggle severely with daily activities like getting up early, brushing my teeth, flossing, taking a shower, exercise, although i know they are good and necessary for my well being. growing up in a stressful house with egomaniac, narcissist parents doesn't help.
Me too
In the "helpless vs hopelessness" part, I see a crucial point. Its like being on a highway, waiting to get hit, and actually wanting to get hit. Longing for the wait to be over and for the pain and anxiety to finally end. Welcoming the blackness. Fatigue combined with a wish for continuous sleep often results in a long time spent in bed. Definitely resonate with the watching stuff mindlessly also
ive had almost all of these symptoms at quite possibly the worst possible time, when i was doing my diploma semester in uni. Sense of hopelessness, trouble concentrating, misremembering things, constant procrastination, bad sleep, fear under pressure, lack of belief in my skills and abilities. Depression isn't just about feeling sad all the time, you just stop functioning altogether as a person, you feel your body and mental health deteriorate with each passing day. It gets so bad, that instead you would rather just lay in bed all day.
This video is spot on, Dr. Marks. The hopelessness and helplessness is overwhelming. Trying to do cognitive behavioral techniques feels like a joke.
I suffered through 10 years of depression due to my mother and 2 siblings all dying within a 3-year span. I felt like nothing mattered. I was in a very dark place! I also have to still fight with low levels of indecision. I use a lot of positive self-talk and my wife to get through it.
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I've had "long covid' been 6 months of inability to breath well. Severe lung pain. Was dx on 5/6 as a nurse who worked on a covid wing. Im severely depressed.. I wish I had my health back. I survived but the effects of the covid pneumonia are aweful..it won't go away..
Some early signs of poor mental health might be:👍
poor concentration.
being easily distracted.
worrying more.
finding it hard to make decisions.
feeling less interested in day-to-day activities.
low mood.
Thanks Daily dose!
I feel this way all the time
Damn I have all of these.We will all get through this together
Many of these are also ADHD symptoms. It's interesting seeing how they often correspond.
@@b1_ferg I was just thinking that. Sounds a lot like ADHD! Well, I’m about to take a med that will make it clear to me what it really is. We shall see!
Now imagine depression with cerebral palsy and a wheelchair EVERYTHING IS SO HARD
I bet. Some of us depressed people do realize how lucky we are because we can get up and do things. Bless you. Hope you can find happiness, a joy in your life.
Various add-on health or social issues (disability, mobility, chronic pain, invalidating family, poverty, racism, trauma, stigma, etc) can really start to stack up ‘like a game of Tetris’. It’s so very true!
Yes exactly. God bless you.
absolutely. relying on others to do your personal care would be hard
@@nicksterp2805 dude... I don't I have a toddler
Ive just found your videos today and they are fantastic. I'm currently signed off work due to suicidal thoughts, depression and frequent panic attacks. I am really struggling but I am trying to just focus on looking after myself for now. Thank you for creating these videos ❤
You’re welcome Samantha. I hope you’re able to feel better and get back to work soon. 😊
Stay strong 🙏🙏
You’re not alone dear, but we can get through it and get better!!!
Suicide thoughts are so hard to sit with...any advice hw to deal with them?
I had horrible depression for the last few years starting after I stopped taking my ADHD meds. I'm on a new meds now and amazed at how quickly the depression lifted!
@thatsixtiesgirl I know everyone is different but would you kindly share the name of the medicine that is helping?
that was withdrawal.
You have helped me and my family sooo much. Thank you! I’ve struggled with the issues for so long and never knew what it was! I always thought the depression meant you were suicidal, but I was never suicidal, just lacked the desire/motivation to do anything and got to the point I didn’t care anymore and felt like what’s the point! Now I see how sinister that is and feel like I know what the enemy is. Thank you! God bless you!
Depression comes when you become exhausted by carrying a burden you were never meant to carry
Low motivation with fatigue? Failure to follow through with things in a timely manner? Damn, that’s me for as long as I can remember! 😅
Me: I wonder if I am in a burnout or am actually depressed
Dr.Tracy Marks: If you have Low motivation + fatigue, Hopelessness or helplessness, and indecisiveness you might be depressed
Me: Oh I have all three
Dr.Tracy Marks: If you have ONE of these
ME: ...
Mine is not just hopelessness and helplessness but also powerlessness. I have no options and everything is against me. My depression and anxiety grew out of PTSD from childhood abuse.
This video gave an excellent example of depression vs laziness. One can’t get out of bed the other doesn’t want to get out of bed.
In many shamanic societies, if you came to a medicine person complaining of being disheartened, dispirited, or depressed, they would ask one of four questions: "When did you stop dancing? When did you stop singing? When did you stop being enchanted by stories? When did you stop being comforted by the sweet territory of silence?
(not my quote, but i love it a lot, it helped me to find back to my soul again that I thought I had lost)
Thanks for sharing 😁
That’s beautiful!
If that works for you, you are not depressed you are just sad.
@@aarondiaz7196 I have been diagnosed with clinical depression and have worked as a psyche nurse myself for 6 years, I think I know what I am talking about and what has truly helped me and many other heal
@@aarondiaz7196 and have also Borderline and Anxiety diagnosed as well.
literally had 2 suicide attempts and I don‘t even know why I‘m trying to justify myself to a stranger on the internet.
I dismissed these sorts of healing techniques for the longest time myself.
until I realized it‘s the only true way to deeply heal within.
I‘m on no meds anymore and have built myself a pretty decent life and can cope with without going back to old destructive behaviors.
and yes depression always sits in the back, there are many days I fall back as well, and this quote (with many other things) helps me remember the essential again and to keep going and keep existing bc it‘s still worth it.
True deep healing lies in very simple things, but through my own journey I know our ego mostly can‘t handle it. (I battled with that inside myself for a long time too)
This is the best description of depression in simple and easy to understand language that I have ever seen. It's incredibly difficult to describe depression to non-depressed people. In their minds you are mostly making it up and refuse to pull yourself together. Even if they really cared to try to understand your problem, which they usually won't, they will never fully believe you. I ended up hating those who keep telling me "do some sport" and "eat healthy" as insensitive dicks who never really paid attention to what I told them a thousand times.
4:02 I had it really bad. For 3 months, I slept on a mattress with an untucked corner of the bedsheet. Just too much mental effort to lift the mattress to finish the job.
The video is describing in simple terms the impairment of dopaminergic systems in the brain that are responsible for implementing decisions. Afaik ADHD is also like that, but without mood problems.
I think that an untreated chemical imbalance in dopamine can lead to a long-term neurological impairment of the prefrontal lobes that looks like indecisiveness on the outside. I'm having a similar problem now, my mood is more or less stable but I still cannot pull myself together from time to time and the negative emotions from this kind of failure threaten to become self-sustaining and cause a depressive episode. This condition could be treated with something like Ritalin I guess, but it's illegal in my country.
Ask for buspar. I have the same problem.b
Remember one day was unable to leave my bedroom, let alone the house. Bad day..
I've had three separate depression episodes lasting a few years or a few months. Very hard to explain the feeling of utter worthlessness and misery.
A few pathetic suicide attempts left me feeling worse because I couldn't complete the task. It's weird feeling this way. There's a world of difference between sadness and depression. I've found that time is the only healer.
Man, this lady is always right...I am a depression survivor....I can relate ...
I've never related to a video more. I wish my GP could understand that my feeling of hopelessness and indecisiveness are not choices.I literally don't trust myself to make decisions and can't commit to things because I feel so hopeless so around and around I go 🤦♀️
I wish you could share this with your GP.
Eternal life in heaven is a free gift from God. No human being deserves it due to his/her good works. We have all sinned and fall short in glory of God(eg.Jesus says if any man looks at woman with lust he has committed adulterly with her in his heart..No man is that pure😅). So how did God give us this free gift🤔? He sent his only begotten son to be betrayed,humiliated ,beaten and die as fine/payment for our sins and rose from the dead on the third day. Since he is a just God and has to punish sin. All you have to do is humbly repent of all your sins(read the 10 commandments) honestly turn away from them. Believe in/trust that Jesus did that for you. Confess with your mouth that he is your lord and saviour..You will be saved from hell🔥. The holyspirit(his omnipresent spirit) will in dwell within you and convert your cold heart of stone into that of flesh that can truly love God and be a slave of righteousness and not of sin. This might be the last time you read the true gospel of salvation..look around 🔥🔥 the end is nigh. Please don't reject God's gift. Your soul is on the line.Jesus loves you❤
@@DrTraceyMarks I have and will continue to be honest with her. She's a good GP and I understand she is probably wondering what more she can do to help me as it's been a year and we tried meds,cbt and daily exercise and unfortunately I still struggle every day.
Thank you for your videos and your reply.
@@Lisa-yh6zi if you have the ability to get a psychiatrist, I would highly reccomend that for mental illness and meds over GP. They aren't specialized.
@Heather Boughton I hope you start to feel better soon and have more good days, then bad. Its tough going feeling like you don't know when you'll feel better.
I have a solution for not disappointing anyone, I just shut everyone out. You actually described my life. If I have to do something, I have to work my brain up to it for days. Then it takes days to recover. Covid, to me saved me, less expectations, I can do telephone doctor calls. I have done so much therapy, I have used what I learned on others. It worked for them. When I do manage to get out, I have no pleasure. I miss who I was, the bubbly, carefree person who could manage everything life would throw her way! Now I can’t even manage to wash my face every day. I don’t feel lonely, because I don’t feel. Each episode becomes worse. Then when I recover, I have more numbness. Depression,anxiety, PTST, I would take cancer any day over this. yes I experienced that as well and went through that alone for 1.5 years.
This video really helps. I've been battling Major Depressive disorder for over 20 years and this video has helped me understand why I couldn't get motivated to get out of bed the last time I had a major episode. I was in a relationship and everything was great but as my health got worse, I had a hard time doing housework and even bathing on a regular basis. My ex would come over and when I couldn't get "happy" or just go do something, he would tell me I was lazy and should be happy that he drove about 2 hours to come see me. What I felt was very tired, guilty (for not being excited he drove to see me), uninterested in watching our date night movies, and just hollow inside. It's like I just wanted to sleep and he wanted to go walk around. He wanted us to cook together and I didn't really want to move. I couldn't see eating as a good thing even though I was hungry. Plus hearing him call me lazy and needing to force myself, just made me feel worse.
This video really helps me understand now that I wasn't lazy. Thanks for this informative video. I like how you make the technical terms into layman's terms without being sarcastic or trying to get popular by making jokes on others expense. You are an amazing psychiatrist. I wish you lived in my city so you could be my dr.
I've struggled with this for years along with severe panic attacks. It's never been as hellish as the past 9 mths. REMEMBER YOU ARE NOT ALONE. GOD BLESS EVERYONE OF YOU PRECIOUS PPL!!! I'M putting myself into a treatment center in 2 day's. I'm fighting this cause it's horrible! You're not alone. I promise
I have had depression since I'm about 12 years old although not officially diagnosed until I was16. I'm now in my forties and still struggle. This video describes myself perfectly. I hear what you're saying. I hope the treatment helps you and applaud you for making the decision to do it. Hang in there and I will too! You are not alone also. ; ) ❤
Dra. Thank you. Is a pain when people keep telling me "I should do this and that". It makes me even more tired and harder to move and do something. I have many thing I want to do, but its impossible. Having mayor depression for most of my life since I was a child people never understand... Like I get you're having a hard time right now and you may feel a bit sad, tired or anxious and stressed. But you can still hold your job, do your everyday things and enjoys some fun time. I can't.
I've dealt with fairly severe depression since childhood, and one thing I've heard a lot is, "what do you have to be depressed about?"
Sometimes it is useful to find out what causes it tho. On a serious note. Not in a patronising way. Just for yourself. It helps to pinpoint what causes it, and where it first started and what was the cause. For me it was anxiety and feeling medicore in anything i do
Every video you've made is a gem. You're the kind of person all of our mothers want us to be.
Could depression also have to do with the relationships with the people in your life? Years ago, I learned that stress has the same cause. It has nothing to do with overwork and the accompanying feeling of being overwhelmed. It has to do with the quality of the relationships with the people in your life. THAT made sense!
That was excellent! Finally, someone explaining it so absolutely perfectly! I am bipolar 1 chronic depression is a huge issue in my life. All of the examples you gave of how people talk to you when they don't get it is exactly what I live with and I'm 58 years old! Years and years of explaining and re re re explaining this is why I feel this way and I can't do what you're asking me to do, and I'm a mess. I'm so much worse when I'm off my meds. But even with my meds every single symptoms you talks about is something I feel on a daily basis. The fact that people can't differentiate between the fact that their environment just really sucks right now or they had a tragic experience or life tough for the last year yes I called that environmental depression. Kind of like how you explain it. Environmental depression is you're not really depressed you're just feeling frustrated inside from your environment right now but it will pass you don't need to be on meds even. But someone with chronic depression or bipolar, that is not the case it has nothing to do with their environment. My sister's thought my depression would go away because we got an inheritance and I didn't have to live poor anymore thinking money would make a difference for me. The only thing you did was relieve my stress from worrying about paying bills for now. The money is going to run out soon and I'll be right back to the way I was. But the money hasn't made any difference in one single symptom I'm still the same depressed. They don't get it and they never will but hearing you validate everything is how people with depression feel they need to be validated because we live in a world environments that continually challenges in a matter where they think we're not really sick and it's all our fault it's an unseen monster that people don't understand. If I tried to explain it I'm told to shut up. They say yeah yeah we get it you you don't feel well okay stop talking about it. But they would never say that to someone who has cancer what date? It's extremely frustrating and I'm going to add one thing to what you said. We also suffer from alienation. Because the environment around us is so negative and they don't get it, we eliminate those people because they bring us more pain. In the end you end up completely alone and isolated because people don't understand. You also lose your job a lot and stuff like that and you end up in a cycle of poverty because your environment support system is so low and then you lose your job and you feel so depressed you try to commit suicide and you end up in the hospital. You in the hospital for months bills are piling up while you're in there when they let you out you go home to a mess of problems. instead of taking care of yourself when you get out of the hospital you're just met with a world of pain from all the stuff that piled up at your home while you were in there. Not able to pay your bills because he didn't have an income as just a cycle of poverty plus the people around you are not supportive so it's the endless cycle of horrible pain. I told people this. I feel like one side of my brain is constantly in a boxing match with the other side 24/7, 365. It's Relentless it never lets up and you add on top of it hopelessness worthlessness inability to focus don't want to get out of bed no motivation don't trust myself so much pain so much pain so much pain that won't go away not worthy of happiness chronic insomnia on and on. It's so awful. but I really love hearing you explain it I wish I could post it on my Facebook page, but honestly, people don't read it and don't care I have found over the past that is the case. And people close to me like my sisters make negative comments about it. So so frustrating to have a doctor like you give this accurate and important information and not be able to do anything with it other than you validated me, I can't tell the world see this is true this is what I go through listen to her! And have it be effective. But I do thank you very much. I always listen to your videos they're so fantastic thank you for me they're very helpful.
I suffer from depression too. The goal is to do what it takes to have the best quality of life that you can, whatever that may be. Im on medication and i surround myself with positivity in the form of prayers, sermons, and positive books even when my energy is low and i dont feel like it. And its gotten better. I fight and push past it, i dont accept the depression and i dont worry about who understands it or doesnt. I do isolate myself alot in my worst phases, but i will always push to get myself back up.
I hear your pain Carla. 50 years is a long time to live with this. I do think we’re slowly making progress helping people understand mental illness. When I started on RUclips in 2010 I got a lot of criticism and people were not open to listening to mental health videos. So I didn’t go very far with it. But I came back to RUclips determined to push forward whether people were interested or not. And much to my surprise more people were interested. All this to say keep sharing and spreading information that can help enlighten people. Even if only a few people seem like they care, a few is still progress.
@@DrTraceyMarks wow! I actually read them and respond You're My Superhero on RUclips you know. Truly I value your input and that you care so much, and you reply? That's amazing. When You Reach people the way you do dr. Marks, it is next level helping patients! Like a my books if you can't go higher. Anyway thank you for responding Connor I agree with you in Canada Toronto where I am, our Healthcare System is pretty darn good and most people don't have to pay to get mental health treatment it's part of our Healthcare System for free oh, so we are really open about it up here because you can get access to help so easily what easier now than before for sure. But the part about people are talking about it more ice kind of pots when I hear that because he has his true they are. So I am actually telling people I'm bipolar when I go to a new workplace let's see where is years ago I would never do that. So yeah huge difference however if you're Inner Circle for example, that's supposed to be your support team like a sister Connor says to you via an email in caps and bowls with exclamation points after the sentence like 20 of them: Carla we get that you're sick, no one wants to hear about it anymore stop talking about it okay from now on you stop talking about it when I understand you're not well okay let's move on things I don't want to hear about it anymore. Just came out of the mouth of the sister that I rarely talk to and she said she was speaking on behalf of the family. So I'm really on the fence about yes people are talking about it but they still don't get it and the getting it is the part that's missing an example I just gave you from my sister to shut me down and then turned her back on me and wouldn't apologize and wouldn't discuss it with me like a grown adult she's older than me. Yeah you get a very strong feeling that you're still in a world where you might be able to talk about it more freely but you're talking to people that is falling on deaf ears that don't want to learn and if they don't get it you're going to continually get hurt and they're going to be triggers in your life. Like a sister she's a huge trigger for me by spiral out of control just from words and how she says them and what they mean to me, will trigger such a bad episode of depression I've been hospitalized just from talking to her you understand? So yeah people are talking but they don't get it and I started to say the beginning and Toronto we have something called Bell let's talk Day. Every text that gets sent where they talk about depression or acknowledge mental health Bell Canada will donate money to CAMH; Center of addiction and mental health. which is an amazing mental health facility that we are known for in Canada is one of the best in the world and when they get money donated to them that's awesome so people are aware and they do talk on top day and really contribute. But I notice your after year no one ever texts about the fact that people don't get it! They don't understand the illness therefore they are part of the problem if we have to live in the world we need to be around people that get it or we're constantly spinning out. So I'm always on Bell let's talk day trying to educate people about that. You know you we know mental health illness is out there that's not what we should be talking about we should be talking about what the triggers are we should provide links to people can read about what the triggers are and how to treat someone with a mental health problem. But just triggers for people with schizophrenia that are very simple to tell people they don't discuss that on on The Talk day and I think we should have complained about it. And I think my real-world experiences have always been people shut me down they don't want to hear about it and that's the problem it isn't about talking about it it's about learning about it and getting it. I think you are one doctor that will agree with me I need to be validated about this. LOL would you do the honours? LOL. Anyway thank you for reading my rants I really appreciate that you take the time to do so. Take care be safe and be well. :-)
Carla, you articulate your thoughts very well, in it's detail. I found what you said also greatly applied to me, 😊.
@@keithstewart7514 heike Stewart! I truly appreciate your kind words. And when I hear that someone goes to the same things as me yeah, I don't know whether to be sad about that or happy that I'm being validated. I guess it's a little of both. I was surprised to hear you say that I was articulate though, I usually am however I have a hard time typing my hands shake a lot. So I talk into the phone instead and it translates. Like I'm doing now. The problem with that is the run-on sentences, no punctuation marks and a lot of mistakes. Words I didn't say that I wish the translator did cats making it very unarticulated. LOL but if you got a lot out of it and feel that I express myself well enough that you could relate I'm glad about that. If you ever need to talk don't be afraid to drop me a line if I'm able to respond I will. We all need people that actually get it, to talk to. You take care of yourself Stewart. I hope you're okay.
Dr. Marks does an exemplary job
defining the signs of depression…This information is much needed in these stressful, uncertain times we live in…..
Such a simple and straightforward explanation of these symptoms. Thank you so much.
Once again more valuable information I’ve ever gotten from a psychiatrist.. I wish she was my doctor!
Thanks, Tracey, for this video. I forwarded it to my mom. She doesn’t understand my re-occurring depression and tells me to “look at every failure as an opportunity to learn”, which of course I have no problem doing when I’m not in a depressive episode, but when in one of these states, it just makes me feel even more like a failure because I don’t seem to have the ability and self-control to just switch my attitude. She will tell me things like, “Well, I can’t afford to get depressed” as if I choose how I feel or as if I have this wonderful luxury that I can be depressed. It definitely does not feel luxurious to think I should just kill myself because I don’t deserve to be breathing and using up other people’s oxygen on this planet. I wish it was easier to find a therapist in Hamburg, Germany. I gave up years ago after being put on so many six months to one-year waiting lists and then never being called back. I also had bad experiences with therapists in Germany when I moved here 10 years ago. They aren’t well trained here like they are in California and they quickly categorize me as someone who doesn’t know how to plan. I used to be a project manager in Los Angeles - I know how to plan - that’s not the problem. It’s the indecisiveness, like you mentioned.
Until someone else has had depression, they will NEVER understand. We are all a family. Be yourself, and DO NOT worry about what others say. I learnt about that myself. 💜💙💚💛🧡❤
I felt sad when I read your comment. People who have not suffered from depression CANNOT understand the condition. It’s not that your Mutti is being horrible, she is frustrated at not being able to fix you. Please sit down with her and listen to this video together, or ask her to listen to it on her own if you think that would work better. Give her time to digest the information. I’m sure it will reap good results for both of you. I wish you all the best in your recovery.
Depression sucks and hurts to the core 😢when you don't feel like yourself you don't wanna eat or bathe or even listen to your favorite music, watch your favorite movie or play your favorite game or exercising regularly etc. Sucks feeling worthless and not seeing a light at the end of a tunnel. Thanks 4 your content on RUclips Dr. Tracey Marks! Your videos are very educational to what I've experienced with depression, dealing with diabetes and also dealing with narcissistic entitled individuals that piss me off.
sometimes i am just watching these videos to feel like i know someone who genuinely understands. I have way more anxiety than depression but these symptoms are really about to ruin the final semester of my degree...
I really hope that doesn’t happen. Hang in there.
I've just recently come off my own medication, having worked on a lot of personal skills for improving self-esteem and managing thought cycles. One of the big differences this time is decisiveness. But decisiveness for me was linked to trusting myself (and having the self esteem) to work out how to deal with the consequences on the fly, or how to find help in dealing with them, etc. In previous times, this wasn't the case, I would still be anxious over decisions, which depleted my energy, and thus reduced the energy to then deal with negative thought cycles, and I'd just end up back where I started.
Listening to your video is really helping to put some words to what I have managed to do (with the help of my very delightful psych) and why this time feels different. Which honestly gives me more hope and confidence that this time IS different, and if I have a depressive period again, those will be different, too.
Like, did you know you can be stressed at work and it doesn't have to make you feel like shit internally?
Anyway, your videos are fascinating and I'm really enjoying watching them (:
Can you make a video deciphering between ADHD and depression? And how to tell if you have both or just one?
Thanks for the suggestion. I added it to my list. But the quick answer is the overall lack between the two is concentration and focus problems. But pure ADHD doesn’t come with depression symptoms. Go back and look at some of my depression videos. Here’s the playlist ruclips.net/p/PLazcP3-djRZ3_VgA6P42Z0j3dkfyu6WWk
This was excellent. I am a practitioner who has survived bouts of depression. This was spot on as far as decisive factors go. I will be following you regularly.
Hi doctor marks ! What about those moments when you are coming out of a depression but you feel like its “too good to be true” and auto-sabotage yourself ?
omg i would like to know, too, lol.
Yes I've felt that way too
"why I'm even alive?" I literally said that today
Keep pushing through
Same & it's Christmas :)
I say it every day, all the time. I am 13. And i am not sure whether i am in depressed or not.
Allah has said in the Qu'ran that he has created us to test us, to see which of us is best in deeds. He is not testing us to know, in the sense that he doesn't already know, but this world is a test for us in order again that we can grow spiritually
The purpose of this life is the worship of Allah, this life is a test. A test for us, will we worship Allah, or will we forget Him. This is where our focus has to begin.
Cameron how is things going for you
I’m depressed and I needed this♥️
Same
While trying to watch this video my mind kept wandering, couldn't concentrate or focus. On bad days I would get out of bed, because I had my kitty to care for. She brought me so much comfort and joy. Last Friday I had her put to sleep. Some friends understand somewhat of what I am going through, but they all have spouses and/or children. I don't have family ; my cat was my family. And today I had a very cruel text from a "friend". I've been trying so hard to cope this week. When someone hurts me, I just sit in a dark room and hold my head up because it's too much effort to hold it up myself. I just don't understand how people can be so cruel.
I’ve been diagnosed with clinical depression (multiple times, starting when I was much younger), but I also think I could be experiencing autistic burnout. As an unemployed, 57 year old woman with no medical insurance or savings, I can’t get a diagnosis. Maybe it doesn’t matter. But I do feel all of those symptoms ever since my last job ended in March, and socially isolating is not exactly helping.
Hi, Ginger. I was able to get help thru state funded programs where I am. Anything like that for you?
@@paddymaguire2541 , I can’t seem to find them. Which state are you in?
@@JeanieD
I'm in Florida. You might be able to get it through DCF (children and families) locally. They usually have resource connections. I wish I could be of more assistance.
I saw my mom die in right before my eyes at 13, I then saw my dad right before my eyes at 16. I remember the nights so vividly. My brother used to get drunk every other day and be aggressive with my mom even while my mom had cancer, as a child I saw him break everything in our house, basically destroy everything my mom worked for. In high school I was in a very toxic abusive relationship thank God I was able to get out of that. I don’t know if you will see this, but if you do can we chat... thankyou
This is really helpful and informative. I had been thinking about going off of my meds because so many of my symptoms have improved. The big one that I still struggle with every day is indecisiveness. This video helps me know that its okay to keep getting help, I’m still on the road to getting well, I’m not there yet. Thank you 🙏
I have depression for 20yrs now .medications only made me worse and never good . Finally stopped all ,feeling better thoughts become clearer and able to function much much better
@@saywhatyouwant888 Reduce negative thoughts to feel healthier. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety. For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, eyes closed, be still and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight with your thoughts. Slowly they will reduce and relax the mind. No deep inhalation-exhalation is needed. Anytime of the day or night before sleep sit or lie down on your back and observe your breath. Be as still as possible as it reduces negative thoughts. Make this a lifetime daily habit to have a good life. Best wishes Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
I wish that everyone had an understanding of what you talked about here. You nailed it exactly. It made me cry because no one wants to know a depressed person. And I am overwhelmed by mine.
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I have been diagnosed with depression and have been pursuing treatment for many years now.
I can definitely relate to the concept of feeling the low motivation with fatigue and staying in bed with no stimulation during a depressive episode. I can differentiate because when I'm not in the middle of an episode I can't stay in bed unstimulated for extended periods of time. But I occasionally do find myself trying to stay in bed when I'm not actively depressed and that just reinforces something that I learned in treatment about the triangular relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so I try to intervene when I can.
I really appreciate you acting out the half-out-of-bed part.
As a kid I used to struggle to get out of bed most days but when I slept at a friend’s house I’d be the first one up and out the door.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! this information is so helpful!!!! "... Being in a funk because of situational factors..." Is most definitely me!!! I got a major breakthrough because of this video!!! Thanks again have a great day everyone.
I just recently found Dr. Marks videos and they have cleared up so many thoughts and stigmas for me. I suffer from GAD and have been medicated for 4 months, however recently I have experienced mania like episodes and even more anxiety and panic attacks. I wonder if there are other explanations that I need to explore and seek help for now that I know the symptoms of other more probable outcomes for me. I would love to meet this DR. Finally someone who understands and can treat people properly with so much genuine compassion for her field! Keep posting and sharing your knowledge, you are doing so much for people, probably more than you know.
My guess for why indecisiveness predicts relapse is (informed by my Masters in experimental psychology, positive psychology focus) a) it indicates that the roots of the negative symptoms are still there and/or b) an individual's purpose in life is low; the latter leading for the individual to struggle to find meaning --> depression.
This is so me!!!
What's the difference between depressed and adhd because this is me and I'm on meds for both. And then the mom guilt for caring for my kids. And the anxiety..
I can't remember what happiness feels like. I survived breast cancer, staph infection and took care of my sick husbandand watched him die. I live with my daughter and her husband, but I don't go out or have friends nearby.
I spend most of the days in bed. I take antidepressants and antianxiety meds.
I don't even want to shower or clean the house.
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