AM I DEPRESSED? Or Just Sad? Depression Explained in Detail By A Licensed Counselor
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
- Counselor, Erica Gregory, explains what depression is by outlining the 9 key symptoms of depression. Erica has worked with depressed children, teens, and adults, and uses her experience with real clients who have depression to explain the difference between feeling sad or down and clinical depression or medical depression.
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00:00 What is Depression?
01:07 The Symptoms of Depression
06:43 Situational Sadness vs Medical Depression
10:36 How to Take Care of Yourself
13:05 More Resources to Help
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I told someone that I was having thoughts of taking my life and my family member chuckled, said "oh I'm living with a crazy person" then went on to tell me I'm too blessed to be stressed.
Some truly do not understand what depression is. They assume it is sadness due to circumstance. I am sorry you took the huge step to share to face a lack of understanding. Please know that there are people who do care and want to hear you!
Please to do not hesitate to call the 24/7 crisis line: 1-800-715-4225
@@JCACounseling Thank you
Which means that they’re not validating your feelings your feelings still need to be validated I’m so sorry that they said that
I’m so
Aww bless you I feel same people don't understand do they
After I listen to all the symptoms of depression I realized I've been depressed since I was in 2nd grade
Wow, what a big realization! Now that you know, next step is to do something about it. Which is hard, but so worth it!
Ive had depression since I was 14 and have made three serious attempts to end this over the years. I go from sleeping a lot, to not sleeping at all, eating a lot, to not eating at all and if I didn't have anyone visiting me, I would lie in bed and sit on my sofa all day. Ive tried everything in therapy and medication. My teeth are almost gone and can go for days without showering. Its beyond embarrassing the few times my relatives visited me. My dog I saved from a shelter is the only thing that motivates me. My depression never stops me from taking care of him and he gives me something to live for? But dogs doesn't last forever and the last time I lost my dog (The one in the picture) I almost gave up.
You have described me identically. I'm %100 the same
@@ruthbarnes9999 Really? It feels like everyone else is normal and I am the only "freak"?
Im into spirituality and one game-changer was when I met David Icke and he gave me "homework" which was to write a list each morning about 10 things I was grateful for! It works!
You rewire your brain when you focus on the positive parts of your life! Another thing that works is meditation and to put your point of attention on what you perceive as "God" and visualize how the energy flows into your "head chakra". The key to fighting depression is your "point of attention" and putting it on life's positive aspects!
GOT YOU BEAT ON THAT....try 8 yrs old..
NOW 55 YRS OLD
I'm very much the same lve been ill since l was in my early teens and lm 46 now... l love my dog! Xxx love to you
This girl knows her stuff! I wish I had gone to someone like her as she explains how a counselor can help you gets through your issues. Unfortunately, I am 68 years old and have been clinically depressed all the way back to my high school days. I haven't done well coping with my issues, and my depression, self-confidence, and negative self-talk has really destroyed my life in many ways. I needed a counselor, and I went to once but did not stay with it because it was too overwhelming for me to deal with my weaknesses and fears. If someone like this lady was there for me, I think I could have had a chance. But the damage has been done. I've given up on my life changing for the better because I'm too weak to deal with my problems head on. I'm not suicidal, but I'm too screwed up now.
Thank you this helped a lot. I feel guilty a lot and overthink things.
Over thinking also can be anxiety, we start an anxiety series next week, hopefully that can help as well!
Thank you for sharing, CBT counseling can really help with that
Me to
I think I’m depressed but I always
thought I was not because I never felt sad about a lot of things I always just felt alone and now it’s hard for me to meet up with friends because I’ve lost all motivation
That is the hardest part of depression. It keeps you from doing what you need to overcome it. Push through as hard as you can. Don't let the depression win!
Whenever I’ve tried to raise this to my parents, they dismiss it as me being a typical moody teenager :/
I understand, I have heard that many times. Share with someone who will listen, school counselor, coach, teacher, aunt, uncle. I hope you find understanding
I am sorry you are not heard, you can try others- find someone who will hear you.
After watching your whole video, I can confirm that every symptoms, you mentioned, are inside me. And now I know that I'm totally depressed. I wanna tell you that I don't know how and why, but I love being sad these days and love to torture myself by making myself alone and full of negative thoughts. I did the yoga few days but it didn't work. I don't know what to do. Maybe my words little bit psychopathic or absurd but it's true. Btw thanks for clarifying my situation ❤️
U are not alone im in the same situation and i really don't what to do but sleep alot or don't sleep at all lol
@@kingwithoutkingdom9270 I understand buddy.
I have all the symptoms and I'm not surprised like right now its 9am People should be waking up and I havent slept yet, last night i told my mom im suicidal and she said are you threatening me now? And she attacked me I can't get help from friends coz i have non, I mean I used to have friends at school years ago but then after i left school they called me and I kept telling my mom tell them im not here, each time i did that and they gave up on me and i don't blame them
I am so sorry that you are not being heard. Here is a video on suicide that includes resources to find support. There are caring people out there that want to listen and understand! th-cam.com/video/wuSmq3ISR18/w-d-xo.html
I cry everyday and I struggle a lot with body image, food, binging and stress. So I thought I have depression but I do not. I have no mental disorder but I still feel so down all the time. I really don't know what to do.
It does not have to be depression to be hard. Best to talk to someone who is knowledgeable and be honest about all of the things you are feeling. It can be really hard to face it that directly, but it can feel so good to share it with someone who will really understand and give you a clear plan on how to defeat it.
I completely lose my appetite when my depression hits. I force myself to at least snack so that I have something in my belly, but it's never anything filling. The only problem is that my depression is undiagnosed.
Thank you for explaining this to me! This made me feel a lot better. It gave me some closure as to validate my feelings and recognize that I probably need to talk to someone and open up to those close to me.
You are welcome, I am really glad it helped!
Sadly i don’t tell my family especially my parents about my depression cause they are the main reason why I’m depressed.
I mean I have suicidal thoughts but I know I’d never do it or even hurt myself so idk if I am depressed or just sad sometimes
You are both
I relate to a lot of these symptoms but I don’t feel like it’s my place to self diagnose myself
I completely understand that. The first step is insight, so you can look into it further. Best place to start is talking to a counselor to explore it together
Same I had all these symptoms and I dont wanna tell anyone cause mainly im depressed bc of THOSE ppl
Great point, then it is time to find someone who IS supportive. It is okay to set boundaries with those who keep us down, that can be the best form or self care!
You break this down really well, thank you!
Thank you
I am glad it is easy to understand
Thank you for this video!!!!!
Thank you for understanding, Erica. Thank you.
You explained this really nicley. Everything you said I could definetly relate to, ive questioned whether or not im medically depressed for a while now. Ive gotten some therepy after I tried to.. you know, but it never really seemed to help. I have adhd where its pretty common to have depression along with it, too. Things have just been pretty hard for the past 2-3 years and it definetly started getting bad last school year (not counting the one that just ended) and has only gotten worse then somewhat better for a couple months, then its just all going downhill again. Everyday im so irritable, upset, exhuasted and sometimes I feel physiclly sick and I move so slow and I talk slow and my bad habits such as restricting my eating and self-harm are starting to happen more often at this point and so many other things, I dont understand I am only in 8th grade. I just feel so unmotivated, im nervous for the future if there will even be one for me. Its just annoying. Usually theres no reason i should be feeling this way my emotions just change so quickly. Personal things make me sad a lot but I feel this way even right after im really happy and excited (that wasnt worded very good, sorry) its just all so confusing. I just dont have anyone I can actually trust besides one person, but I always feel so much guilt and embarrassment when telling them anything about how I feel. My family has been concerned about me and encourage me to talk to them somewhat but I hate it so much!
Thanks for sharing this video, it was very informative and helpful!😊
Hi. I found this really helpful. I can not cope with silence and feel that It could be a phobia I have.
Thank You.
Susan UK.
I had a breakdown 2 weeks ago at work,,on the sick now.
I still go through my daily routine,, but really don’t feel like going back to work,
I thinks it’s a culmination of a lot of stress in my life over the years ,
Also working long hours for years with no real holidays .
I could feel the dark cloud descending years ago but fought it off,, and became very emotional and irritable .
I’m feeling those things you mentioned .
I’m going for therapy soon.
Thing is I’m supposed to be starting a new job soon too.
Can’t see a way out at the moment it’s all darkness.
I am sorry about this. Get an eval from a psychiatrist or a counselor, it may really help give you clarity.
Im in the same situation. Off work now. People at work were so negative of my abilities and it made me question my mind so i felt useless
I have Severe Depression including Panic Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, and Borderline. I didnt have these problems until 15 yrs ago when my best friend committed suicide. It seemed to subside until my 27 yr old husband passed away 8 yrs ago. Ever since then my life seems empty and dont want to continue. There are weeks where I don't leave my apt unless it is to the store, and that is a huge struggle. Let alone take a shower or do anything around my apt. Now instead of sleeping too much I can barely stay asleep.
I used to think I was depressed a year or two ago, I shortly "got better" but hearing all the symptoms I've realized I might actually have been and probably a lot more currently. I've been feeling hopeless, I feel like a burden at times, I lack motivation and energy to do anything, I love art and writing but I can't do any of them unless I force myself to, I'm going to try and get a therapist or counselor cause I don't think how I am right now is a healthy thing and I need to see one for some help. Off topic but I used to love watching movies with my family but now I don't want to, I don't want to be around people if I don't have to be, and my mom said it's probably because I'm lazy and want to watch my own things instead of the movie. But I really want to watch it but I only feel like sitting in bed and listening to music.
For the past year I've thought I'm just a lazy bum. I'll go days without brushing my teeth or showering I know it's gross and I feel bad about it I just can't bring myself to do it for some reason, I only will if I absolutely have to like im going to an event or getting in close contact with people like at my jui jitsu class. I can't ever maintain a sleep schedule because I for one sleep a lot and can't bring myself to sleep at night I just can't force myself to get off my phone and sleep I feel bad about it but just cant do it. I also can't force myself to get my studies done and feel horrible about it but I just cannot force myself to do it. I lay in bed for at least three hours upon Awakening then usually go play videogames. I don't really even have that much fun playing them, it's just something to keep me occupied. Idk what's wrong with me. Idk if I'm super lazy or depressed.
depressed (go to a therapist first thought to confirm), don't feel bad man, try your hardest to solve the problem or ask for help, its okay to get help! don't blame yourself man, doesn't do anything, instead believe 1 day will be better! God bless!
Sounds like depression. Don't beat yourself up
Not lazy at all. You deserve to be you again. There are caring professionals out there to help!
Thoughts of suicide should always be taken seriously.
Two years ago I felt hopeless and upset, I had no motivation to get anything done, I was having issues what friends and my mom was yelling at me at the time, and the friend I told everything to broke the friendship in Dec. I am still upset about it but I am not as bad as I use to. I loved her and it felt like a piece of me was gone. I don't like help from others because I feel lost like they judge. I can explain through text but I can't speak it or it hurts
Feeling isolated is a major part of depression. Counselors are here to help and there are many online resources for support groups and personal sessions if you'd like to try them!
This helps. Thank you
You are welcome. I am so glad it helped!
Thank you!
why am i crying rn? this video isn't saddd
Depression is a sad thing. Sometimes when we are facing something we want to deny- the emotion floods us.
This was helpful
So glad it was!
For me i just do things what i want i will be just probably live in fear without pleasure. pleasure helps me relieve being stress and scared about something.
That sounds like distraction. Doing enjoyable activities is wonderful, however with fear, stress, and depression we encourage facing it, coping with it, and finding resolution and peace.
I have been feeling like many of the symptoms and how stuff I used to do or want to do sounds too hard but I am a teen and don’t know how to tell anyone because I would get emotional
When someone is sharing with me about depression or anything else hard, they often cry. We feel what we are talking about. Crying is about of the healing process, it is our physical means of expressing it and letting it out. Holding ourselves back from that expression can cause more struggles.
I like how you explained it, thank you
I am glad it helped!
You are welcome, thank you for watching!
It's not helping to listen to you.
I always have thoughts like..if I don't even exist would anyone care, if I die ryt now what would all react, would me being alive make any difference...I dont know if it meets the symptoms or I'm just curious...
Sounds like you are questioning your meaning and purpose. Those thoughts can get darker unless you start to challenge them. Call our intake line to discuss getting matched with a counselor or we are happy to find you a counselor nearby if we are not local. 404-834-2363
thank you
You're welcome!
My sisters take over conversations
They talk forever
I leave and go to my room where I feel at home
I just want someone to help me ,talk to me .There are so many people around me but I can't see anyone.
-I have become sensitive to every little things people say and I get angry easily.
- I can't focus on studies , failure scares me , being a disappointment to my family scares me .
- I keep eating even if I am not hungry . I just can't sit alone for 20 min , I start overthinking.
- my mind scares me , I sleep a lot sometimes even if I am not sleepy. I watch TH-cam for hours and hours to avoid overthinking.I procastinate a lot.
- I randomly start crying .I don't want to live like this ,idk if it's depression but it's something that is scaring me . It makes me want to end my life or wish I was sleeping forever .
- When I sleep I don't want to wake up ,it scares me that I will start thinking about my future again .
- When I laugh or smile suddenly my mind says u don't deserve to laugh and be happy you are a dull student ,you don't work hard for your goals . Hardworking students deserve to be happy.
If I say it's depression my family will laugh at me , and tell me it's just an excuse for your laziness and procastination . I believe too it's not depression , I am being lazy and a phone addict , but I don't know any solution to it I tried I really tried I can't find any solution .
I am sorry that those who should support you, are hurting you. It is time to find a counselor to work through how you feel, or a doctor. You deserve support, there is hope on the other side of this
I lost appetite,,the taste ..am dizzy i sleep alot,,my mood changes frequently,, sometimes ive the pain that i just want to cry just to be relief,,i feel ive no future,,i cant do anything,,want to take my life,,most of tyms want to be alone,,its hard for me to let it go
I think I am more situational, but my mom was diagnosed as medically , so I might end up having that someday so
Think I am depressed
Crying all the time, dont know why.
Always tired and broken sleep
I will recommend you to my mycologist who I get all psychedelics from
With the not wanting to do things you love
I used to love hanging our with my fam or playing with my little cousin's but now it seems hard like going outside for walks I just don't was to do it but I hide my feelings and do it anyway for the sake of my cousins like I love my cousin but I just don't want to I just wanna sit in my room all day and watch TH-cam
You are describing isolation, and that is a natural response to depression symptoms. Depression is can feel painful. Emotional and physical pain come from the same part of the brain, so feel the same. Loud noise, social interaction, even touch can hurt when you are depressed. Considering how much it is affecting your life at this point, I recommend finding a caring counselor to help you slowly come back.
Wow I’ve just been so mad at everything I didn’t think it could mean I have this kinda problem just I always wanna be left alone an I feel like my mom always has problems started because of me
I’m struggling…
I am so overhwlemed by everything about life and im trying to be positive about my future im even in school for something im passionate about and I'm not sleeping enough and I'm eating way too much and I have excessive guilt over everything all the time for no reason and I have an overwhelming feeling of intense loneliness and isolation and I do feel like a burden and have a lot of negative internal dialogue. I think I have this disease
Dunno if I got rid of my extreme sadness that I had all my life or I just got better at hiding it and waiting till I most out till I do it again :'(
Very good point. We can even hide it from ourselves. I highly recommend finding a counselor and/or journaling. It is easier to be honest with ourselves when it it written or spoken.
@@ericagregorymarriageandfam254 thanks. I'll try journaling first. Its kinda scary to talk about these to strangers
I completely understand! I hope it is going well.
I’m glad I’m young though
Hey doc ....sometimes I feel like I may die when I overthink about something...when I feel any sickness In my body I get very scared and what comes in my mind is that am going to die...is that a sigh of depression
Dear Erica I am in Africa ,Ethiopia my sun is showing theses symptoms how can you help me
I’ve been depressed since the day I was born ,
I feel alone all the time
There can be company but I feel I don’t belong
I don’t talk much
I resent a lot
I am alone a lot
For the longest amount of time(about 2-4 years), I deal with these symptoms, but recently its not as bad. Would this means I was depressed or should I seek a therapist
I would say so. If anything, you can talk to a therapist one time for a depression assessment. They can give you detailed feedback.
Yes, and yes. Depression is episodic- meaning that it comes and goes. A counselor can help you know what to do when depressed, know how to see it coming, and find the right kind of support.
Looks like I have depression
I am sorry to hear that, I am glad you understand what it is and can start working on your depression. Let us know if we can help in that journey. 🤗
Thank you for letting me know the difference between depression and sadness. ❤️
I have a question. If you wake up and your limbs and body feel dead, like dead weight, is that a sign of depression?
Another question I have is to your statement: "A part of your body, an organ in your body isn't working at it's optimal level and it's causing a set of symptoms. Which then is depression."
When you said this I wondered if my congenital heart condition (Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome - HLHS) could cause me to develop a type of clinical depression and possibly also anxiety? 🤔 What do you think? 🤷
Also, when you mentioned that people with clinical depression often think that they're worthless or have a sense of hopelessness, I felt like nodding my head and chuckling (as in the kind of small laugh where you couldn't believe that they caught something so well!) because I've had many periods in my life when I felt like this.
Also having negative dialogues in my head about myself is So True! 😏
It does not have to be depression to be hard. Best to talk to someone who is knowledgeable and be honest about all of the things you are feeling. It can be really hard to face it that directly, but it can feel so good to share it with someone who will really understand and give you a clear plan on how to defeat it. Check out our website for more information on depression and contact information for a counselor if that sounds helpful to you!
I’ve been sad for no reason for about 4 months I lit cry most days, don’t wanna do anything, still eat fine, my sleep patterns isn’t that bad, I can’t concentrate in school and I lit wanna die I don’t see nothing good about life I don’t know why I’m feeling like this or how to make it go sometimes I don’t wanna eat but sometimes I eat so much idk what it do tho
I am so glad you are sharing this. What you are describing sounds medical and sharing this with a counselor or a doctor is really important. Psychology today is a website that can help you find professionals in your area!
@@JCACounseling thank you so much for the help I have an appointment in 2 weeks for CBT therapy hopefully that helps
Oh shit..I ticked most of these boxes
With the eating one I get both somedays I'm really really hungry other days I barley eat the most I eat is like a small bag of chips
This can be very normal, for it to go in swings.
Ah fuck I knew I had the depresso. Too bad I’m a guy and grew up being told suck it up. The bottle or a bullet it is!
To be honest I don’t think I’ve felt dopamine for 20 years
Does being sad like every day a depression
Yes, and No. There are multiple symptoms of depression. It is a brain illness so it impacts everything the brain controls. Sadness is only one part of depression. If you are missing all of the other symptoms then it would be medically considered something else. If you have sadness and other symptoms in this video- then it may be. I recommend talking to a caring counselor and/or a medical professional to find out for sure.
John 14:27 Peace 🌈 I leave with you; my peace I give you😀. I do not give to you as the world 🌍 gives. Do not let your hearts face-red-heart-shape be troubled and do not be afraid.
When your depressed but have trust issues
Uhh
Is the difficulty with trust getting in the way from getting support? That is a good place to start with a counselor; to explore the cause of the mistrust, create healing, and begin to find safe people to slowly let yourself connect with. We have an intimate relationship/marriage series coming out in Feb, I am working on it now. (Not sure what the name will be yet). The 4th video is on trust and vulnerability. I hope that it will help!
idk what's wrong with me, I cry but I don't have any reason to cry, I get sad or angry over small things,I get triggered easily and I feel like I'm just going thru something like- prolonged sadness-? idk how to explain it
Nothing is wrong with you, that thought is shaming. It simply sounds like you have depression symptoms (we cannot diagnose without you being our client). Depression is an illness just like any other. If you had diabetes or ovarian cysts would you say "What is wrong with me?" You would probably see your doctor and take the necessary medication and be okay. Depression is well researched and has a lot of solutions. I recommend seeing your doctor and finding a caring counselor. They can help discover if you do have depression and to help you challenge the negative voice that is beating you up.
Yeah hopelessness ,not enough money
Live in a place that needs alot of work. Cant afford to fix it so i can sell it and move out. My little fur baby has a UTI for the secound time in a year. Shes getting the best food i can give her plus supplements
And antibiotics unfortunately,i cant afford an operation.
Stop blaming people for their depression blame the world
Nothing about what foods /drink you put in your mouth?
I feel sad
I am depressed, :( I need help
Please give us a call! We are here to help. 404-834-2363
WHAT I DO IS TAKE A TRIP TO BEACH
Me, who isn't depressed nor sad:😅
That is a good thing! And better awareness of it is as well!
Yeah i am depressed and what
🙂
my mom caught me watching this and she acted like i was watching porn
She may have a hard time accepting you may be struggling. It is very hard for parents because they can’t fix it
My parents make me depressed
And even worse it makes me feel like I wanna die
Oh crap
Bruh no way
But they will take my guns if I will seak help 😢
lmfao...THERAPIST..Dont always work...
JCAcounseling..how can i contact you tell me plzzz am tired of depression 😢😢😢