MY TOP 5 DAILY HABITS for Beating Depression, Anxiety, & Depersonalization
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My Story
My name is Noah and on May 18 2011, I had a rare reaction to a medication called VIVITROL and consequently, spiraled into a suicidal depression with depersonalization and anxiety. I lost 25 lbs in 4 weeks and was in full panic or near panic for 8 weeks straight mixed with the darkest most painful depression I cold have ever imagined. I immediately could not work and had to move in with my parents who, along with many siblings and friends, had to watch me 24/7 as I was a danger to myself. Eventually I was hospitalized in the Psych Ward for a week. Getting through each day seemed truly unbearable and I knew I would surely die. I have been put on many many different doctor prescribed SSRI's SNRI's Tricyclics, mood stabilizers, anti-psychotics, holistic meds, acupuncture and even a form of shock therapy called RTMS. I barely saw any improvement in my condition for a full year. It was decided I had treatment resistant depression and I spent nearly every moment in tears. Weeks after starting my newest round of medications (Seroquel & Nortryptaline) as a last ditch effort, I had my blood drawn for possible hormone imbalances and my Testosterone levels came back 200 ng/Dl and 150 ng/Dl. The average 25 year old male has 750 ng/Dl. With this discovery I had an explanation as to why I was not getting better and why I might be so so sick. The symptoms of Low T are very similar to those of major depression. I started legally prescribed testosterone replacement therapy soon after and have been checking in with the world and documenting my experience with treatment as well as giving my insight and perspective on various topics of mental health. I am blessed to say that I have slowly, over the last 6 years, been improving and becoming more stable which I never thought to be possible. My low T manifested itself in the form of Major depression, anxiety, and depersonalization/ derealization for over a year. Treating my low testosterone has been 1 HUGE part of the puzzle but I have had to continue to work hard to hold on to my mental stability with many set backs. Gaining some mental stability back is nothing short of a miracle as I was near death for what felt like forever. I do not consider myself to be totally healed yet but I am closer now then ever before and aim to use what I have been through to help or at least offer support to others in need I was able to successfully come off my Seroquel and Pamelor.
I work out all the time as a part of my mental health recovery!!! Weight training and all kinds of cardio rule much of my free time and I also share this on my channel.
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I really think you've saved me from suicide today
Stay brave
Savannah Whitacre Félix suicidal everyday is awful
How are you doing Savannah lately ?
Hope you're doing better
You are amazing and beautiful, you are not alone and you would be missed
1. pray/meditate
2. exercise
3. socialize
4. eat healthily
5. gratitude journal
Thank you. Don’t listen to the naysayers.
Nicely put
Nicely put
sherry What are you talking about? These are the points in the video.
sherry agreed
What depresses me is the fact that I'm living my life not fulfilling my maximum potential.
Ilkka Saarinen Im right there too
Exactly!
Set realistic goals and give yourself enough time to work on them without feeling pressure. Start with the simplest like going to the shops at a specific time. Set 3 goals to be achieved everyday and increase the number as you progress. It works.
Same...
Me too I’ve been in bed all week
1. Pray
2. Exercise
3. Be social
4. Eat well
5. Gratitude journal
Every time I think I'm okay, it just hits me so much harder. I'm just always back to square one. I just don't want to feel this way anymore.
depression sucks :(
I feel the same way
Considering that mood issues are a long term problem, it seems that an upward trend over time is what should be strived, hoped, and looked for.
Shannon, the exact same thing happens to me.....but why did it take so long...my stuff is from childhood and current family drama....I don't get it....
But how is the big question....when you can't get out of bed.
I can add this both as a habit and a general suggestion.
- Drink a lot of water, at least one glass every hour.
- Eat fruit and vegetables. Apples, oranges, bananas. Also dried fruit and nuts. They give you a nice, calm energy.
- Always check for your eyes health, and wear a pair of glasses if you need to. Clean eyesight is the basys of every reaction against apathy, headache and depression.
- Grow some plants, even in a pot. Grow some food. Watching it grow, daily, will give you a sense of time and recognition of your efforts. You don't need much space, even just a window with some pots and you are ready to go. This has a surprising effect on the mind.
- Keep your house as simple as possible. Throw everything you don't need, every burden has to go. Your house must be ordered, without dust, with clean air and easy to wash, daily.
- Keep it simple even in the kitchen. You don't need 6 glasses, 12 plates and 15 pots. If you live alone, place every excessive stuff in a closet and keep 1 object for each type ready to use. This way you will avoid the passive use of a lot of objects that will accumulate, creating a spiral of depression (too much to clean, I won't do it). Never underestimate the importance of a clean, ordered environment for your mental health.
- Avoid alcohol, if you feel low on energy prepare a nice tea, it will be of great help.
-Put some music in your ears. Download music, audiobooks and listen for videos as this one while doing your things. This will help you to surpass the initial wall and will keep your sense of time and motivation.
- Don't lose sense of time! Buy a simple digital watch (5 bucks) and start the cronometer every time you begin something. This way you will notice that making "that scary thing" you always postponed, only took 5 minutes, and you will be motivated in using the time better, doing more, triggering a chain of positivity.
- Same thing for a calendar. Write down a calendar with a pencil and follow your daily achievements. You will notice that in 3 days you achieved a lot more than your low self esteem wants to admit, and you will do more, better.
- Have a ludic hobby and keep it going daily. Play a game, watch a movie, read a book, feed your mind and creativity. Put this activities at the end of the day and never allow them to get in the way of your daily routine. Don't become a gaming addict or compulsive movie watcher :D
It sounds so simply....but i cant even get out of bed. my husband pratically drags me out of bed! I just cry all the time and wish i would not wake up in morning. He "forces" me to run errands with him. i know hes right....but this is one of the hardest things i've been through! i cant seem to get it together. When I run an errand by myself...typically just to get one item at grocery store just a few blocks away.....I find that hour and half has gone by. My husband calls concerned because I tend to space out and wander. It's like my short term memory is gone. I'm 55 and have controlled my abuse well, but had a tragic event about 1.5 years ago and have totally fallen apart. Didn't mean to ramble....I just feel like I've found someone who truly understands. Your videos are helpful....I just have to try to do it.....I just want to withdrawl and not be invovled....my home is my santuary...specifically my bedroom. Sorry to ramble, but i have noone to talk to about it...they just think I'm crazy and making excuses.
Yes!!! Spot on, clean and orderly environment as well as reading books!good stuff:)
RaceToNowhere that's. what I doing. eating fruits. i love fruits. but. I olmost got. pre diabetes. so I stop
Solid advice.
RaceToNowhere all great advice
*I used to be depressed until i got myself into the habit of putting on the full armor of God every day when i get up, through Jesus. And when i have troubles i call out Psalms **50:15** and it never fails me. Oh and i do not get depressed or worry anymore!!!* 😇 REMEMBER THERE IS POWER IN JESUS CHRIST NAME...
What the palms saing ?
Amen my friend
AMEN
AMEN
A note on:
#2 If your mood disorder is due to a burnout the recommendation is to avoid working out on high intensity.
#5 It’s a good thing to aim for max 3 examples of gratitude. More than that and the time it takes of thinking out things will give your brain the impression it’s too hard, that there aren’t that many reasons for gratitude.
THANK-YOU SIR FOR THIS. I SUFFER FROM ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION, IT'S A DANCE WITH THE DEVIL. THANK-YOU FOR THESE TIPS...
I too have this same problem.. and here lately its been very very bad, the depression. like I am in a hole and can not get out, I have a home craft business and well damn it I can not get into it.. SO.. enough said..
Hi Tom. I understand you. I also have business of my own, on food supplements, and working home is not healthy. I know that for a fact as my office is at home.
yeah, I am trying to rent a barn from a friend for my shop, ease some stress levels! Thanks for answering!! Be safe.
keithsa41 what if u stop dancing with the devil maybe
here's severaI things to try
Find the reasons why you are shy - the first step to soIving an issue is to understand why it is there.
Be comfortabIe about yourseIf - this makes it easier
ChaIIenge youseIf - you wiII feeI better by doing things - especiaIIy by doing activities that stretch your boundaries.
(l discovered these and more ideas on Martos Magic Method website).
Noah, I am a therapist who works with adolescents and young adults struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders like depression and anxiety. I love this video and how clear, easy to understand, empathic, and informative it is. It also basically sums up the DBT skill we are teaching right now with the acronym, ABC Please. I am going to share it with them tomorrow. Thank you! Be well!
Love your videos. Why do people feel they have to apologize for saying that they pray? Be proud of it, it’s a great sign.
Just began realizing the power of prayer. Don't know for sure if it's god or some kind of universal manifestation but someone is watching over me and helping me.
@bignoknow Thank you for this video. I am utterly depressed yet again and cannot see the point in going on. Depression has been with me my entire life. I get tiny little breaks of about one week at a time, and then the horrendous business comes crashing down again for weeks or months. I have tried all the therapies, I have been given all the 'tools', but I am too defeated at this point, again, to use them. On the other hand, life is easy for me in so many ways, I have so much to be grateful for (home, food, income), but I cannot get out of bed, sometimes for weeks. The constant grinding in my brain takes so much energy for me to defeat. One week of conquering it, leaves me beyond exhausted, and I have to sleep 16 hour days to recover. The part that hurts the most, is that I cannot form lasting friendships - I withdraw because I cannot bear people to see me like this. I don't want to hear 'positive thinking' lectures either. If you haven't had this disability, you really should not comment. But thank you again for your video, you know what it is like and the tools you mention help (when it becomes possible to apply them). Major chronic depression is debilitating beyond description. It helped me today to know that I am not alone.
Im pretty sure you are the only reason why Im alive right now.
keep going bro
Hang in there think will get better I know your what your go through
Totally agree fantastic videos
❤️
I am glad you are alive
Fuck it man. I'm glad I'm not the only one who has this problem. Thank you for sharing your thought.
+vsonic86 too many of us out here bro. Take care of yourself.
+bignoknow Your vids have helped me, and many people out man! nice to know that even though we all are strugglilng, we all still try to look for help and try to help other people
I'm sorry to hear that brother. But I wish you the best on everything.
vsonic86 any tips?
I kinda already knew what most of the tips would be. Sadly I can't do most of them. All I can do is pray. I have sciatica and fibromyalgia. So 90% of the time, I'm bedridden. As a 20 year old, all I want to do is have independence, but it's hard to do from your bed.
Stay strong everyone
been watching your videos for the past four years, this is one of my most favourites, thank you.
Depression Is a terrible thing that many people suffer from every day, but with baby steps we can beat it
I really agree with you on that!!! Thanks for sharing this. 👍👍👍👍🤐🤐🤐🤐
Traitle87. So true. I may take time but I feel like we are fighters already living with depression dont you?
He suffered from POCD, which is WORSE. I'm living this right know.
I bawled my eyes out during this whole video. I've never been able to meet someone who understands what I'm going through but I'm glad that you do. Thanks for this video
:)
i have gone so long through depression i cant even cry anymore
i have gone so long through depression i cant even cry anymore
i have gone so long through depression i cant even cry anymore
The last few months have been more difficult than ever. Noah, thank you for making these videos all these years. It’s been very very helpful and it really means a lot knowing that I’m not alone.
Noah, I hope you feel better soon too! You're talks are so encouraging and informative. You can speak to so many folks who wouldn't listen to someone who hasn't been through it! I'm struggling to get on my feet again too, but chronic pain and terrible fatigue make it so hard, sometimes "my give a damn is broken!" and I can't get moving, can't get started. Thank you so much for your authenticity and time you put in this. God bless you!
eat food good for ur gut ..reflexology n acupuncture. ....medidate..n cry..live only in present. .accept all things that happen..let go of negative. .just be happy n find ur passion. help others..
Just curious, Fallen angel...do you suffer from mental illness? I only ask because is this what you have found to work, or is your adviced based on general knowlegde and not experience? No critisim, just trying to understand . :)
Just be happy? Seriously? Your naive, ignorant, hippy-dippy bullshit is incredibly offensive to people suffering from mental illness.
Do you tell cancer patients to stick a quartz crystal up their ass to get over it?
Fuck you.
Rayray Legans u suck!!!
noah, everything you have said shines so brightly!!! i want to thank you. you make allot of sence, and my prayer is that the recurrent depression you grapple with, would be dimmed by the perfected white light , guidence, and true love of our heavenly father, reaching to cover you- reaching to draw you near.
Meditation gave me depersonalization and derealization.
Just found your channel. Your attitude and demeanour is really comforting. You project such an honest energy that elevates the content of your videos and leaves me with hope. Thank you.
No worries keep fighting. One thing I am thankful for always is that I am able to understand the disease well, in comparisons to my other family members. It’s running in the family and being aware helped a lot.
Noah, thank you for your honesty and courage to share your struggles; and to encourage others who are struggling too.
l just found your videos last night I been watching them all day long I suffer from alcohol addiction etc this is really helping me out so far
Sir, i can't thank you enough for this video, you made me cry, i know one day you will be free from depression and life will be full of colors.Thanks for making this video.
Made me cry too. He seems so empathetic and kind and I could relate to the helplessness. I wish we all have better days coming.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video! Lots of love and positivity my brother
Noah- thank you. So much of my life in anxiety and depression. Seeing a young , fit and healthy guy like you talk about this is a game changer 💗
I’m sobbing right now, I have watched countless videos on this topic and none have touched me like this one. It felt like you were speaking right to me! I have been on the edge for what feels like years now. Your videos are amazing, thank you so much
I appreciate you man. Your one of the strong ones who keep fighting. I for one cannot its a struggle and I keep on affecting the people I love and people in general negatively I am in constant mental torment.. I cant make decisions I cant eat I drag myself to do everything.. cant meet any women cause who wants to be with someone like that on the verge of losing my job. Just wanna scream!!!
Your tips are spot on. I am on this journey. Adding small daily habits is key. Take the first steps, be disciplined and the results will follow. Thanks for doing this channel. So many people need to hear this message.
I needed to happen upon this video today. Thank you for putting it out there. So much of what you said really hits home.
I’m so happy I came across this, because every day I’m contemplating if another day is worth it. I think it’s especially commendable for a man to speak on depression. I hope we can all fight through this battle together. It’s tough but I’m sure very rewarding when we get to the end. Best of wishes to you all.
Amazing video. This is the first video I have seen. God bless you Noah. I recently went through a 2 week period of having no feelings at all. From motivation to happiness it was all gone. I felt like a zombie. I eat well, exercise, pray, and felt all my efforts where not working. I started isolating myself in search of an answer and feeling numb. I want to share what helped. Helping a good friend who was going through a tough period of there life. I seemed to have pulled myself out of the funk by helping a friend through there difficult time. It literally immediately pulled me back on track. I now look for ways to help others. It helps balance my issues. Thought I would share the power of helping others. I have also researched and learned that drug addicts will often stay sober by helping others through the same experiences.
One thing im grateful for is this channel and you, found your first video a week ago and have used it every day to calm myseld down. You are an amazing human being. Thank you
Thank you so much for putting this out there, Noah. And for the sensitive and encouraging way you have done it. More power and influence to you!
I hope you are well, Noah. #1 on your list was so confirming. I have battled depression/anxiety all of my life. I went into a severe depression and was diagnosed with a Mood Disorder about 10 years ago. It has been a very hard struggle but feel that I am finally perhaps getting better, although for some reason I am struggling with the OCD/Rumination. That being said, I just recently started focusing on pulling myself out of that dark place and going into the light, so to speak. I'm telling myself that I am going to have a good day today and physically force myself to smile. It seems to help. You have been such an inspiration to me, and I particularly enjoyed your video about just realizing my OCD/Rumination is not me and to let it go. That's a tough one, but I am going to make that a point as the rumination could easily take me back to the dark place. This disease is so physical, it affects everything I say and do. I am aware of it every day. But listening to you has really made me feel I am not alone. It is a rough journey but I am going to get better, I am. Thank you for helping me. You are a very crucial part in helping me get better. God Bless.
I'm thankful for your life today. Your video saved me.
Noah, oh my goodness, I’m so ecstatic that I have discovered your channel! I cannot wait to watch every video you have. I commend you for putting yourself out there and appreciate it. I feel like this is exactly what I need.
What a beautiful soul. I know how difficult it is to live with anxiety and depression and the fact you're taking those experiences to relate to and inspire others is amazing. Thank you so much for this, Noah!
Those of us who get anxious fear we cannot handle life.
It all seems too too much. It’s sometimes the crushing weight of just being alive.
Thank you for sharing your recommendations. It's so true when you talk about Praying it does really help. Take Care
I just found your channel. Youre helping people a lot, no shit, even while you're going through all this shit. I hope you're doing good rn. Thank you man
I'm so thankful and grateful for people like you who know the realness of mood disorders and have strength to voice ways to help others out.
Thank you for that.
Loved this! Especially because I literally just finished that book last week. I definitely noticed passing on the processed sugar has help me out so much! I also liked the whole prayer concept, even if you don't believe in God.
I'm grateful I found you.
Really beautiful to hear someone not talking about succes and just focusing on helping with guidance through the pain! Great advice! Thank you 🙏
It’s definitely ok to pray, do what works for you. I appreciate that you are making these videos, because I’m struggling as well. We need to stick together, keep moving forward Noah.
You are not alone mate. Thank you again.
Vit D is good also. Walking in nature. Music. Positive affirmations. Thank you for what you do Noah!
Noah you have truly blessed me with this video. You can add to your list that you are grateful for getting up each day helping other people get thru another by you sharing the information that has helped you can have and will continue helping them all because of you.
Noah thank you so much for sharing! Keep praying, believing and fighting! I will keep you in my prayers!
I have pure OCD... and sometimes I wish I could just go out and buy a new brain.
Elizabeth Gonzalez my brother has pure OCD. Can u explain for me how it feels? 🖤
I am aslo suffering pure ocd it really kills cant tolerate any more i also wish to buy a new brain
Leonard0 темнота It is one of the worst condition a human could have ever in his life.really want to quit life due to this😔
Zabi Mhd Ive heard u can live with ocd . My brother has become better with it . Never give up . I dont wanna say i can relate becasue i Will never know how it feels. Bu
Samee
In the midst of a vicious cycle myself, really like these vids they capture a lot of what I'm going through as well and open to me up different ways of thinking about what I'm feeling.
Thank you Noah, you're a true beacon of light and thank you for taking the effort and planning to make videos like this!
You are so wonderful for sharing your story and wanting to help others that may be suffering in silence. There's such a stigma associated with mental illness and it's so much easier to just run and hide than try to face it. But you have me seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you so much!!!
Here is my share for the people out there:
1.Never give up - from personal experience
2.Do all the things you can do in order to get better (diet, exercise, sleep routine, socialize) - personal experience
3.Do not throw away the option of using medication, and don't think that you are treatment resistant until you've tried EVERY SINGLE med/therapy under the sun...but do prefer the natural ways over meds of course... - experience of a close friend, who found a medication combo that works for him after 9 years of trying almost all possible meds of all possible kinds both label and off-label.
4.repeat :D
P.S. if you can afford get a FUNCTIONAL brain scan, it will be so much easier once you know what's going on from the inside.
👍
I cured myself from depression by running. It's unbelievable that I switch from being too isolated to socially active almost every day. After 4 days you'll just feel good Used to run for 2 to 3 miles for about 20 days and it made wonders to my brain chemicals.
Sorry for the late reply but this is so true , I use to have really bad anxiety and depression and once I started running it's like everything changed, I got myself back and felt better than ever my life totally changed
Everything this guy said is right on.
It's a process. It's so important to break the cycle once you have learned to recognize it.
Thanks Noah.
Continued success to you
Thanks bro...what you do is amazing...I suffered with panic attacks in my 30's & early 40's...anxiety and depression over a failing marriage crippled me...I did all those things you talked about and it foes build you up to the point where you can function then overcome...it's a long hard road & there were days when I wanted to end it all...but I held on, found caring people like you...thanks for everything you do...you inspire....god bless
music is great therapy, put headphones on and take a walk in the park,get sunlight everyday which also helps improve mood, in the winter you can still get sunlight on certain days..... another great thing is mindfulness meditation,and for me getting lost in art is a great way to improve mood,like drawing or painting, remember to force yourself to stay active and busy,never just sit and dwell on your dark feelings or anxiety, one thing about depression is it will always win in the end if the person lets it,you have to fight it with all your will everyday, remember that the brain does not manufacture good feelings in depressed people you have to force yourself to get out there and make them happen even if they are shortlived, anything to alliviate the depression for that day.....you keep training your brain like this and eventually you start feeling more good feelings overtime and that hopefully becomes addictive in a positive way for that individual, another thing I forgot to add is get checked out for other issues like thyroid,hormones,adrennal gland,stomach problems which can contribute to low key chemicals in the brain like serotonin and the like...great video bro, it is always nice to get advice from others who suffer with this unforgiving disorder of the brain
Tim Bettcher I agree music therapy is great!
yes,it always taps into your good emotions,and is a great way to unwind and relax and just let go
The worst thing you could do is fight. Let yourself feel it, until it goes away. Just look up the anxiety trick to understand what I am saying.
Tim Bettcher your right sunlight is good for mood.
If you were to write a book I would read it. I've been have just a day full of depression and anxiety. I've been having really bad breathing problems because of my anxiety. And I can't stop watching your videos. They're helping me tremendously. So thank you very much.
Listening to Eckhart Tolle has really helped about getting rid of your pain body . It’s worth a listen .
As someone who struggles with anxiety, this is by far the absolute best channel I was lucky to stumble on. Noah, your honesty and vulnerability are truly inspiring, and have already made me feel better. Just wanted to say thanks!
You are such a beautiful hearted person you made me cry when you said that you wished you could take away the pain. Thank you for touching me today
Each has their own way but I got off my anxiety medication several months back.
And how I got over my depression I came to realize that things can only get worse in my life and that I should accept that and not dwell upon it. And appreciate the fleeting good moments I have knowing they are not going to last.
No therapist, no medication I cured myself.
Good for you , I'm trying alternate ways too since I don't have access for help even though I know I need it , but also sustaining a routine would help me , thanks for sharing your story though . But as for the teenager me I would definitely appreciate help I'll try to reach out to my school counsler tomorrow I hope that helps
Noah you are wonderful! I just found out who you are through youtube, it was accidentaly, but worth it! I am going through a bumpy road right now, and hearing stories like yours are inspirational. You are a blessing Noah, thank you!
:) Stay strong Nadia
he is a fake honey
Lorraine Laskosky who cares . His advice is good and if it helps people feel better that’s great . Honey
Nadia Sanchez I totally agree with you. Watching him was really conforting and helpful!
Lorraine Laskosky A fake how? Just discovered his page
Noah, I had to stop driving and pull the hell over so I can tell you just how F'eN amazing you are brother...!!! I know this is an old clip but doesn't matter to me and thousands of others. Thank you so much for putting yourself out there to spread awareness, coping skills, and most definitely for saving lives my man!!! You're the example of the internet's most precious magic...I have nothin but Love n Respect for you Noah, surely the world needs many more like you!!! 🤜🤛
I think you are the only person I've heard accurately describe my daily life. You actually get it. I've been living what you described for at least 20 years now. Many years I was sitting at rock bottom and have had well long bouts of panic attacks. Fortunately I had vacation time. Hope you're still going strong in 2019
Write the alphabet A-Z and write something you're grateful for with each letter. This helps me and it makes you think.
Thank u so much for your videos, I have anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Its hard when people don't understand that you're constantly mentally and physically tired and in pain. When I feel tired I just go for walks and I've been cutting back on very strenuous exercises and yes socialization with close loved ones helps sooo much!
over doing a work out can cause your feelings to disperse away from your body. Be sure to stop all fantasizing habits. Getting massage is a good idea to reconnect to feeling more in your body. Proper Food Combining (see youtube by Dr Wayne Pickering) makes sure that your food is digesting since part of insomnia is due to the nervous system detoxifying in the middle of the night as different organs detox at different hours of the night; see info on the chinese clock (I found a video on youtube with a diagram)
Thank you for taking the time to make this video brother!
Thanks man. I stumbled onto your posts cause I was running out of ideas an needed to hear some from fellow sufferers. Thank you for what you do.
I’ve been doing these things on my own to cope with my depression. It definitely helps big time! I’m taking it a step further by seeking counseling....my first session is next week! Wish me luck
I am very proud of you keep up the good work
This is amazing. Thank you so much for this. The tips you have are seriously great. This is what I try to do..
1) Drink lots of water when you wake up & throughout the day
2) Exercise, yoga session & meditation & eat healthy
3) Have a shower first thing in the morning
4) Play outside with my dog & pet her & ground myself
5) Draw & write in journals & do things I love and enjoy my hobbies
6) Spending time with the things I love the most like my boyfriend & my dog
serena moon These are all things that help me as well
Hey....thank u for your video. So simple but so effective. I am bipolar and never thought i would be in this place but it is what it is and I'm trying to accept it. I pray for you to get better. Always be grateful for all the people you are helping. Don't forget that or underestimate the value and support you are giving all of us.
Take care!
Thank you so much for your courage and incredible strength to produce these videos, especially when you are experiencing severe depression and anxiety yourself.
I have been off work for 6 months due to severe depression and anxiety. I think all of the things you have shared for relief are critical and super helpful. I also have learned a few more things that I'd like to share.
First, while diet and exercise are super important for improving mood and overall health, a newcomer to exercise has to be very careful not to overdue it as they could inadvertently put too much stress on their body, which raises cortisol levels (the stress hormone). At the beginning, slow, daily walks built up over time are a great way to start, especially if you can do them in nature. Gentle yoga is another great activity. Always, always listen to your body when beginning an exercise program - take baby steps if necessary - but try and be as consistent as possible.
The second thing is to avoid multi-tasking. Multi-tasking zaps serotonin and it is hard on any brain, let alone one that suffers from depression or anxiety. I have a job that involves an incredible amount of multi-tasking and my neurologist said that it has been causing my frontal lobe to shut down, which is why I was not able to function.
Finally, if you can get up and feel you are doing something small but useful or helpful to others (eg. gardening, doing a hobby or artwork, walking a dog at the SPCA) this can help limit the plunge down the vortex into further depression. I started baking cakes for a fundraiser and that has helped me enormously.
I know this last suggestion might not work for every severely depressed person, but it may be possible for some. Everyone experiences depression differently, but these are some of the things that have helped me. I wish you and everyone who watches your super helpful videos all the very best in this very difficult journey.
You are such a great help man. Im 21 years old and i'm in my final year of college. I smoked weed twice a day every day for a few years and felt fine. about a week ago i smoked and had a terrible panic attack. i woke up the next day and my life was flipped upside down. I did my research and knew immediately that i had depersonalization/derealization. This is the scariest thing i've ever felt. Having no sense of self is the weirdest and craziest thing ever. I took your advice and i'm getting blood work done to check testosterone levels so we will see how that goes. It is just so hard i feel like my life is like over. My relationship with my family even feels detached and it hurts so much. Im reading about how it can last weeks, months, or years and its so hard to take that information in. I have stopped smoking, and all i do is eat healthy, exercise, and continue working, going to school, and socializing. i hope to god i can completely overcome it because this is the hardest thing i've ever dealt with in my entire life and i wouldn't wish it on somebody i hated. your videos are comforting, i have to watch these kinds of videos every day to remind myself to keep pushing on. I don't know this is just the worst and i wanted to reach out.
thank you so much for the help man. are you out of it now? You back to normal? is there such thing is getting back to normal?
***** i cant even begin to explain how much better you made me feel dude. Seriously, thanks isnt enough. Like, to wake up every day and NOT KNOW WHO THE FUCK YOU ARE ANYMORE is seriously the worst thing imaginable. I really thought my life was over. today marks week 3 of this bullshit. i havent taken any meds or sought out a doctor but i have quit everything you listed. i only drink water and grape juice. i eat so damn healthy now, take b-6 and b-12 vitamins, i work out at least every other day, take full time classes still, and have a job where i work 30 hours a week. sometimes i dont know how im going to do it, but i do. Once again man, seriosly appreciate you sharing your story. I will come back to this post in my dark times.
+Alec Epperson Hi Alec,
I went through something pretty similar to you and would be willing to talk and give you some insight if you'd like. My email address is gpgemima@gmail.com
The same exact thing happened to me. Just know that you are not alone and it does get better with time. Just breatheeeee ❤️
+mhchigga Its caused by anxiety. Smoking weed can be a trigger for it. My advice that ive used for myself is to not worry about it because the worry makes it worse and if you focus on taking your mind off it then it helps because its really just your mind creating it
I went through all this many years ago. Exactly what is described. It was the worst of times. But it fades away soon enough. Keeping busy is the key. But more importantly tackling your anxiety is the solution. DP and DR are nothing more than a symptom of anxiety and stress just like a racing heart is or nausea. Exactly the same. But once it comes the more you dwell on it the more worry you cause yourself and the worse it gets. Starts the bad cycle! It's important to get back to life. Accept it for now but focus on living and becoming more healthy. Work out and get fit, this helps so much. Get a hobby. Try a new hobby. Be much more social. You have to live before your brain can relax and get back to normal. Your brain is stuck in a stress protection mode and until you can give it ample time to fully relax and retune to relaxed life you won't feel great. One day in months or a year to come you will barely remember this or how bad it was, and you'll laugh it off. It passes. Let the body relax. It's an instinctive reaction your mind is having and it's just the body protecting itself. It's very common although we don't all know how to describe it. Affects more people than you'd believe. You need to give yourself the chance to relax again. Start addressing your anxieties and seek help with it. CBT. therapy. That's the underlying factor. Work on this too. I hope this helps someone - I thought my life was over and I was done. No more enjoyment at all. But boy was I wrong!! I still have the odd bad day every 6 months or so. But don't live in dispair. Cling to your hope and fight. It's just a normal symptom of your body reacting to great prolonged stress and anxiety both conscious and subconscious.
how are you feeling now? :) im going through really bad mood swings from anxiety and depression and caused by the same thing, do you feel better now?
Brookman thank you so much iv had an extremely hard time failed one of my exams in school because of my anxiety breakdowns afterwords the depression kicked in and I wanted to die it's really shit but thanks for the info
Brookman thanks
Brookman thank you for such valuable information
Thank you
Hi, Noah. Thank you for your generosity of self. Revealing our personal struggles may be intimidating, but so worth it if you can acceprt and joyfully know your positive impact on other sufferers . First time viewer and so grateful for your candid, appealing presentation. . Plan to follow you and pray for improvement of my mood, attitude and feelings of worthlessness. Chronic major depressive disorder is grueling and robs me of my innate positive personality. So devastating. My best and all blessings to you.
Beautiful man. I am so with you Noah !! This was a big help
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
- 2 Timothy 1:7
city girl amen
What do you think about psalms 140 and 141, for someone who is being bullied at work?
Wow I needed to read this thank you for this reply city girl. God works in mysterious ways. 🙂❤❤
The devil is a LIAR! Fear is a LIAR!
Bull
you're awesome man. Thanks for caring.
I just had to let you know that this was one of the first videos I watched in searching for anxiety, as soon as I heard number one, prayer, I stopped the video and did just that and now do this every morning, thank you for sharing your stories.. :)
This video changed my life. I watched it a few months ago and tried most of these tips and just 4 months later, although I’m still feeling the depression. Im at a place I never thought I’d get to again.
U r really really darn right about that buddy thank u very much for everything God bless u too!!
Hi Noah! I'm a girl from South Korea. I'm on exchange student and studying abroad. Luckily I found out several weeks ago that I 've suffered from depression more than 2 years. I used to block out all the friends and overeat crappy foods and turn off all the lights, stuck at the corner of my room. Only thing I could do was watching all the depression-related videos in utube. Then I just got some good feeling from your video i dunno why but you felt sooo reliable. Then I downloaded this as mp3 file and started to move ahead. Of course, other inspirational talks and videos have been also giving me a hand, but amongst them, yours is the best💛!!!
I just started to go to school gym. Yesterday was the first and today's second. I baked a healthy oatmeal cookie today for the very first time in my life and am determined to make healthy foods at dorm as frequently as possible instead of random foods at school. I also tried saying something to new friends and started to make a plan to meet new people.
At last it feels like all the environment surrounding me and your invaluable advice are fallin into place. I've struggled with this mental issue and have been almost alone for 2 years. I think I'm finally finding a way to have happier life. Again Thank you so much Noah! God bless you💜💛💚💙💖
That's amazing !!! im soo happy for you :)
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I discovered your channel earlier today, and I truly believe you are a god send, I was guided to hear your perspectives and to receive your advice, I'm about at 1:45 and I am currently at work and I just dropped to my knees and started crying. Not because I'm sad, not because I'm feeling depressed, it's because of how thankful I am in this moment. I'm gonna say it now, you saved my life man. I truly did not know what to do until today, until you talked about how your thoughts are not you, don't let them control you. I can't thank you enough for this information, I am eternally grateful.
Such a big progress I’ve seen after the the very first video, considering this was made back several years ago and still keeps touching people undergoing that same condition you once have. Been trying to shake myself too with my present mental state of confusion…and as you said…KEEP GOING…
GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER!
I love this video. I`ve seen a lot of videos and I hadn`t really relate to any of them, but I was somehow able to relate to yours. Thanks for posting it :) From my experience tapping and breathing techniques help a lot.
Thanks for the kind words :)
Very very very good video; brief, informative & hopeful...
Thanks Noah! I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video :)
Hang In there man. I went from stuck In my house and town to over 500 skydives and going around the world. It took me years of practice. It is a coaster ride. Know when your down you have an up coming soon. Ride the waves and do your best to make changes but go with the flow of the water. Mental surrender can also bring a lot of peace and stillness. Thanks for the videos. ONE really helped me. TY you are helping others. That is priceless.
I'm not depressed but I feel so down that I dont have many friends and I think all I need is to be more social cause I enjoy doing things with people.
One thing that helps me from being bummed when I'm alone is to to do 2 things.
1. Find out the next time you're gonna do something or some activity that will at least take ur mind away from the depressive state ur in or that you're at least somewhat looking forward to (for me I'm going to see a movie tomorrow with a buddy of mine).... and the second thing..
2. Do something that you enjoy doing to kill as much of the time until that time. I know it sounds weird but stay with me, basically its not trying to kill time but you dont want more time to dwindle how u were in the state of misery you were in. What I enjoy doing is playing a certain videogame or just going to the beach, or reading funny jokes online. Doing this will at least make u feel temporarily better than how u felt initially and sooner than later the next thing you will be doing will be doing no.1 to what u were motivated to do initially (like I said mine is seeing a movie with my buddy)...
I know this sounds cheesy but it's a lot better than being depressed and down trying to figure out what to do. Think of things you did that made u happy, heck even write them down if you need to so u can do those things to feel better when needed.
Remember lifes short too so doing fun things to distract you from ANY depressive thoughts actually will help to some extent and we all eventually die anyways. Just do these two things whenever u feel down and enjoy every second you can in life where possible.
1. Have something you looking forward to.
2. Do something you enjoy to fill up the time your actually would be depressed about to shorten the time until ur doing the thing you were looking forward to doing.
Eddie Anderson Thanks Eddie I'm Stan and going through the same stuff as you . Couldn't agree more - keep busy with what you have enjoyed in the past and give yourself things ( no matter how small or large) to look forward to.
my anxiety has stopped me from looking for a new job thanks for your tips I will use them and overcome this.. be strong my friend...
same
Thanks for making these videos, God bless! Anxiety and depression are such a taboo and many people see it as being weak, but it’s a disease just like any other. 🙏🏼
Thank you for what you do. I have only discovered you recently in times of crisis and you have helped me. God bless.
what if what depresses me is the lack of family and friends...
mssummerrose1 I can totally understand that! You are definitely not alone with that issue. I'm still trying to figure that out myself. For now, I've had to stay away from certain family members until I'm better able to cope with being with them. As for the lack of friends I'm trying to put myself in situations where I can meet new people, and opening up to those who I do already know. This isn't easy by any means so take baby steps! Good luck!
you're very kind, thank you !
yes, I also have come to that point now exactly as you're describing it, let's see, what will happen... life is changing and we are, too :) ... also good luck to you !
mssummerrose1
that's easy pick a hobby... dart league... ECT... you will find commonality and pow friends follow
mssummerrose1 I agree with u having lack of family n friends makes it worst
We should start a group chat
Great video. I'm incorporating gratitude and mood journalling into my daily regime thanks to you.
For me it's:
20 minutes of meditation a day
Gymming
Forcing myself to go to classes
Diary
Music
Taking a multi, fish oil, vitamin b, zinc, magnesium, vitamin D
Eating ridiculously healthy, going hardd on the kale and spinach etc
Avoiding alcohol (am having trouble with this lately)
Avoiding masturbation
I`m doing the same, I have overcomed depression once and I`m now back at it again. One thing that helps me is Antidepressants (Venlafaxine). Last time I stopped smoking and with meds i was great again in few months. Then I started to smoke again, drinking cofee every day, and depression came back after 6 months since I dropped my meds. For me it seems taht alcohol is fine but cigarettes are making my depression symptoms more severe. So I`m on meds again and doing better. Have you been able to overcome this without meds? I tried hard but couldn`t, was trying to work and excersise but after a month or so, once I stopped sleeping I had to start ADs and benzo to get out of it, to prevent falling at the darkest bottom again.
Thank you so much for these videos. I've struggled with OCD and anxiety my entire life and recently have been battling about with intrusive thoughts I just want you to know that you really helped take me out of rough place this morning thank you