It’s Okay to Not be Okay | Erica Davis-Crump | TEDxABQED
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- Опубликовано: 24 май 2016
- In this compelling and heartfelt talk, Erica Davis-Crump reaches out to all young people who are struggling: "It's okay to not be okay. It's even better to get help."
Erica is a behavioral/mental health advocate and presenter for NM communities. Erica has provided presentations concerning mental health awareness reaching over 1800 students and over 300 parents in New Mexico. She is a certified QPR gatekeeper trainer through the New Mexico Suicide Prevention Coalition, and a certified core teacher for NM Breaking the Silence. Erica also served as assistant developer for an Anti-Stigma campaign through The New Mexico Department of Health. Her personal and professional passion for community wellness collide to provide any and all applicable prevention and awareness resources in hopes to deplete the staggering rates of suicide.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
Yep. I have a friend who says "Nothing bothers me. I feel joy all the time." I know he is either lying or denying himself genuine human feelings.
Her voice is so soothing
Liv Whitehead ikr
...I cry no matter what at night..
Fucku Youlol I hope you're doing better now.
Same rn
I came here cuz the person closest to me right now, is not feeling well. I pray that this video gives him light.
So many people call out mild to bad reactions to minor concepts as "over reacting" or "dramatic" and that is infuriating. Calling an influx of emotions that the individual has little control over and probably despises having at all as "not a big deal" is more debilitating than whatever their own head is doing to them.
Especially if they beat themselves up for feeling those emotions, in more ways than one.
I go into the bathroom and cry to myself in pure pain of silence I think to myself is this okay? Now I know it's okay to be not okay,
Yeah, I feel you.
My school just pretends like depression is not real 😢😭
At my school they make fun of it :(
They teach, just like her that being sad momentarily or depressed is same thing while depression is endless, bottomless pit where you sink in slowly
Idk how long it will take for someone to see this but my mind is really tearing me down and I need someone to comfort me
Hey, you’re going to be okay. I’m hurting too. We can get through this together. I promise. It’s all going to be okay sweetheart. I promise. I promise
I know this is a late reply but how are you doing now?
I know this is the late replay but how are u doing now and don't worry if something bothers u don't ever feel u r alone the one who keeps u happy is u love ur self and pamper ur self ,it's ok if someone ignore u remember that u born alone and walks all these years alone that not a deal to walk alone keep smiling and keep rising love from Andhra Pradesh (india)
I am so proud of you.
Sandi Kay thank you - love you Auntie
This is unrelated but She sounds like Beyoncé
Sandra O I swear I was going to say the same thing.
I'm scared and you know what I'm tired it's hard being strong for so long im tired
I’m younger than 15...and I struggle with depression...so many things happen in this crazy world that I can’t understand and I have 2 therapist and one mental dog and I still can’t..I juts can’t...it hurts deep in your heart. You wake up and you smile and say “good morning” to everyone but..it’s a good morning to them...not you inside. I always thought of depression like drowning except..without the water and everyone else is breathing except you..and deep inside you know..”this won’t last forever”. But it kills you as you go through it and goes off and on. Some kids or people have depression for only a snap and there back to normal because they have that warm comfort in them that some people don’t have or refuse to have because they believe they can do this by themselves. Instead of waiting for happiness..people try to make happiness and that’s good as well but waiting just grows that depression until your numb and you can’t even believe that happiness is even a thing. All the people out there like me who is struggling to survive this storm of depression..I’m here..I know the pain of getting made fun of on the bus and your so what friends telling you to commit suicide and hang yourself. The feeling of what everyone thinks and what you do or how your going to be judged..and even more..that may be personal you never wanna share but please tell someone you trust..Sometimes I don’t trust anyone and that’s ok. You may question yourself of what you did wrong..or why do they tell you this? Because they know it’s going to break you but that doesn’t mean it’s all true..nobody deserves to suffer through depression like I do. It’s ok if you do..but it’s not the best..and never will be. I’m here for you. I understand what your going through and somethings I may not. But it’s like a game to them..your letting them win and drag you around. But this world..this place..this home of all of us..were all here for each other and many different ways. They do this because there jealous or want you to feel it just to suffer but this is your life, your style, your you and no matter what you’ll always be you. And it’s ok to be you ❤️ but whatever you do..don’t end your book like someone I loved who did..keep moving..leave the thoughts and struggles to waste...fight and win your right of happiness. I haven’t won yet but it never hurts to try and try and try until you reached victory. Everyone out there who is struggling..I’m here and always will be until I die..even if your strangers I’m here to talk to and always will be. Stay strong..even though I’m weak..keep on being you ❤️🖤
I know what that's like too. And it is okay to be vulnerable. We do need to be that way. I suffered from third grade onward for a bit. I know how that feels. But I'm here too. If you need to talk, I will be here. I want people to open up. Sometimes we just need that. We just need someone to say "I understand what you're going through". Have you ever had that feeling that no one you trust really understands? I have. But even so, I've had help from people who really are there. I have always known when I needed to talk. Here's a word of advice: don't hesitate to open up. It's okay. I'm getting better now, but I used to think people didn't understand and that I was weak. I want you to know that you are not weak. But the fact that you're fighting proves that you are strong. You can do this. And yes, it is important to move forward. It's like in Met the Robinsons when they keep saying "keep moving forward." That should be your motto too.
I wish you could talk at my school...
Incredibly important message. Also, I love the hair.
My 18 year old cousin has depression. the thought of losing her forever really hurts.
I rewatch this once a week
I love u so much Erica ... ur so amazing and u have thought me so much ... u talked to me in so manny classes ... ur super amazing and get ur point across easy ... ur a big part of my well being
Thank you, Erica.
Thank you.
Its not just 15 to 24 im 28 and i still struggle with depression i have all my life my first attempt at suicide was when i was 6 and ive made 13 attempts during my life ive gotten past the suicidal part though the thoughts are still there i just have reasons to live now i found friends and people i call family that are there for me every time i have a bad day they give me reasons to keep living even if i dont want to live for myself half the time
Here for you brother - blackninja1986 on Instagram
This impacts everyone - I was stating from the age ranges i specifically work with. I am holding you in my prayers.
You are a strong person. You have no idea!
Thanks, I needed to hear this today
Thankyou
Thanks for this❤️
Just wanted to say thank you
This is an amazing video.
2020 anyone?
"Why do we neglect the one organ that runs the show?"
2021 shout out to Erica
how can I get any help if there's no one around?
Bless you 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Not about age I'm 49 dealing with this as well
Loving a person years younger then me in a relationship I try to crack in and soothe the one I love .How do I deal trying to help the one I love more then life ?
I’m from abq New Mexico and I’m not okay right now
Anastasia craig wanna talk? I feel the same
Love that shirt
Why is depression past as a joke ?
Because of how Millennials look at it and self diagnose, because of the memes and the self defense mechanisms kids today have built
Because it's healthy. It helps to laugh at yourself sometimes.
You are so very loved
By a God who cared
Who thought
You are beautiful
You are precious
You are loved
Every moment of your life
By a God who died to save you
I understand
But you are enough
You are loved
Grace Marie i needed to see this! Thank you, Grace 💞🙏🏻
Wooohoo ABQ!
Is it really okay? ..... On 9/27/2020 it will be the one year anniversary of my Mom's death... I'm in therapy.....but it still feels like my emotions are scrambled eggs.....
hey, i hope you're okay? you wanna talk? take care💕
Nice
😢
💛💖💛
Nahhh i literaly started crying in the first 44 seconds lmao 💀💀
I know her
is it really a temporary problem if it's something i've always struggled with for the past 8 years>?
Preach! I’ve been stuck with it for 9 years; and all I’ve gotten for hanging on 9 years is disappointment, despair, and desolation. I’ve been getting help for 7 years and it’s still a joke to people who I’m forced to interact with.
You can older 24... And younger than 15...
A barber only shaves the ones who don't shave. So does this barber shave himself or not? If it is OK to be NOT OK. Then OK itself is OK or NOT OK?
More NOT OK brings more NOT OK. How many people not OK tried to be OK? How many people would NOT fight to be OK because they are NOT fighting? Without a fight, would we feel regret to be NOT OK?
Sometimes bringing your mind to "fight" can be the most difficult thing; especially when you are so beaten up that you feel like you can't take anymore bullcrap thus leading to suicide
This is late, yes. But when people joke I’m kill myself, or I’m depressed af. This is no joke. Mental illness is no joke. Cause if someone was to say that you would think it as a joke. But what do you do when it really happens? Treat it as it is, don’t joke about it
Beyoncé???