The emotional caller who perfectly explained what depression is like | LBC

Listeners thanked this emotional caller who perfectly explained what it is like to live with depression.
As Iain Dale was talking about how mental health has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, Jenny called in with a remarkable insight.
She suffers from depression and talked about how she can feel it creeping up on her and there's nothing she can do about it.
She told how she tells herself she can get through those dark periods - and urged people to talk about these problems.
She said: "You have days when you think what's the point, why am I doing this? And then you start questioning everything.
"I call it the black tar in my stomach, which drags me down and it's sticky so once you're there, you find it even more difficult to get out of it.
"It's very difficult at times. I just try to fight my own thoughts because I know that tomorrow is going to be another day
"You just have to hold on because you might wake up tomorrow feeling that little tiny bit better. And the tomorrows have been coming."
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[@BFA74]

This is a very brave lady and i appreciate her sharing her experience. Love and best wishes to her x

[@themanofthehour5665]

Depression is a monster. It robs your happiness and livelihood and sometimes it takes your life.

[@davidfaulkner4760]

I suffer from depression.

[@TheRamblingsofBry]

We pretend for two reasons, we don't want to appear as weak and secondly we don't think people will understand, it is often impossible to explain exactly what we go through. Very brave lady x

[@howlinmadmurdock9553]

What she's says resonates with me so deeply. My depression interferes in all aspects of my life also. She is a star for having the courage to come forward.

[@300ilovemusic]

I know exactly how this lady feels..sending love 💕

[@vladimirimp]

Imagine the strength this woman must have to experience this day-in, day-out.

[@philipjones9793]

Agree with earlier comments lovely brave lady genuinely grateful for hearing her experience. Best regards to her and wish her the warmest/brightest of futures. x

[@kentendo6453]

Depression is a terrible ailment, I've suffered with severe bouts of anxiety, depression and stress every few years. The most recent being this time last year which was among the worst I've had. I'm 33 and talk openly about my mental health and always have. Talking helps, but learning about it and how stress, anxiety and depression work with regards to body mechanics is the best advice I could give anyone. Learn about the fight or flight system, learn about grasshopper thinking, learn about breathing techniques and the most important thing, learn to love yourself. For anyone suffering I urge you to contact the NHS as they run courses for mental health and watch a TH-cam video called the black dog of depression. Don't ever suffer in silence, some people like being alone, but not a single person can bare solitude

[@danneedstogo9166]

Let me answer the Q why victims of depression can't let others know. Because sufferers don't want to appear as weaklings, or cause others the inconvenience of having to take care of the sufferers' psychological well being. Depression is not a cold, it lasts for a very long time, it impacts every aspect of life, the sufferer is afraid of being left behind socially because the sufferer is more introverted and quiet, which is often frowned upon by society.

[@oxfordspeaks]

Thank you to this person. Very brave.

[@mezuk04]

The only solid rock I have is my wife of 6 years. I have pretty much disowned my entire family as all they have done is bring me down and cause me pain. It's sad going through life knowing I will never be truly happy (as a result of my childhood and adolescence). All I can hope for is my son doesnt become like me and unlike my father I provide him with all the emotional support and love he needs.

[@babydavid7058]

When she said it is like tar in her stomach, i completely understood that. Completely. Never thought of it that way. It may start in the head but the physical impact it has is huge. This lady is completely and utterly brave to open up like that. She has no idea how that has helped people. I am listening to this is germany. Keep fighting my darling x

[@wendyb9322]

Heartbreaking call😪🙏

[@StikiFing4z]

I can understand this womans pain as I feel exactly the same it is a gut feeling, I still have that I am of no use to anyone. I even started to work out, go out for walks stretch my body. Mind and body is one. In order to train the mind you also have to train the body and gradually become comfortable with yourself physically and emotionally.

[@robertrussell2202]

We should never feel embarrassed about depression. Its so common particularly in thew modern world where our basic needs (companionship, connection, belonging) just aren't always met. Especially for the old and young. Spare a thought for them. Trust me I'm 21 and its not easy like people tend to think. Humans are Human so for people that are quick to label people as 'weak' or part of the 'snowflake generation' just think back to the tough times in your life. As a side note I also think social media is a real problem these days with making comparisons and what not

[@bert454]

I hope this poor lady finds some inner peace with herself and lives a long happy life. Stay strong dear.👍

[@kevyarham]

I like Iain Dale but unless you have suffered with depression it's hard to understand and my heart goes out to this lady and I pray she gets better.

[@helen4542]

Heartbreaking.. I'm sure many can resonate with her.