Total thumbs up for the wet stain on the collar of the tshirt :D YOU GO GIRL! KEEP IT SUPER REAL! I love your channel everyday more! EYEOPENING. In facts, I'm totally gonna buy your books
LOL! I was waiting for someone to mention it. Yes, I spilled something on my shirt, then used water to get it off. I didn't realize you could see the wet spot until I watched the playback. I just didn't have it in me to reshoot it... Thanks for following me for so long. I hope you find the books helpful. 😊❤️👍🏽
I officially went from severe depression to moderate to mild and now I have more days where it's basically unnoticeable. I absolutely hope this trend continues in the right direction
I am on olanzapine (antipsychotic) and I am also on sertraline (anti depressant) and they do help. It was very severe before that, I had such a horrible mental state and hallucinations and low mood before them. I still have paranoia, intrusive thoughts, periods of low mood and more, but it is nowhere near as severe as it was before I started taking them. I started taking sertraline 1-2 months into my hospitalisation and olanzapine a few months after that, because I actually requested that I wanted medication to the doctors and nurses because I knew something was really off with me.
That's my life. It's the freeze rather than fight or flight responses in our life. This paralysis leads to procrastination. Too frightened to do anything or have given up on life. You posted 11 months ago. I'd be interested if you are still stuck in this situation and if not, how did you overcome it
@bojohannesen4352 Right. I'm just gonna ignore my teachers bullying me, magically be interested in everything again, like food, and just generally "be awesome".
1000% I’ve been in an episode for the last couple weeks now and I’m just ruminating on how this feels like me, like legit myself. Anything else almost feels like a character now, imposter syndrome to the max 😅
I've been depressed since I was 12 and it started to get more severe around 14, my SI stopped at 18. I'm now twenty and no suicidal thoughts but still not able to function daily. It's a daily struggle looked down upon
@@dolcevitaslots well if it’s new, it might be related to a life or lifestyle change. Also, adults don’t absorb enough vitamin D so taking a daily supplement of vitamin d and magnesium helps some ppl. I would suggest to seek out a therapist first and then a psychiatrist if therapy is not helping and you want to talk about medication. I’ve battled with depression since I was a kid so I just ride the depression waves as they come lol but I def don’t recommend living life that way
Thank you so much for responding. I’ve had anxiety most of my life and I’ve been able to cope with it without medication. About a year ago. I’ve developed a panic disorder and I would have random panic attacks about once a week where I would call my partner to come and stay with me until the panic attacks subsided. After November 26 I had a severe panic attack, and after this particular panic attack the next day, I was never the same. I developed symptoms of depression. I couldn’t believe it. I stopped eating and working. Haven’t been able to move much do my usual chores around the house it’s been a complete disaster. I’ve never experienced anything like this. I saw my doctor on December 6. She prescribed anti-depressants which I have not started taking yet after seeing the doctor miraculously all the symptoms went away for a week and I was completely back to normal for about a week and then all of a sudden the symptoms started coming back, and now I have a churning stomach every single morning I wake up my body feels like it ran a marathon, every time I think of something positive that sinking feeling in the stomach activates and won’t allow me to do anything even if I don’t have any negative thinking patterns, I wanna do things but I’m just unable to because of that sinking feeling in the stomach. Any advice with this could be would really help me tremendously. I really appreciate you for responding.
Severe depression is awful. Honestly can’t even stand the holidays because it always triggers my episodes. Being around family doesn’t make me happy like it does for other people.
It was me a year ago. After my mother died, that just release me from being too sad and depressed. Because losing my mother that was the most depressed thing to me. After that event, sometimes i feel sad then i get better fast, because i've already feel the saddest sadness. Hope this helps
I suffered severe depression and excessive alcohol use after losing my wife 8 years ago. It’s just amazing how psilocybin containing mushrooms works more than antidepressants. Psilocybin treatment actually saved my life. 4 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here. and mushrooms are one of the most amazing things on this planet i wish people would all realize. they could solve a lot of problems, more than just mental treatments, environmental clean up; the possibilities are endless with fungus.
I'm a champ - I had 8 out of 10 symptoms when I had my last major depression. It also triggers my anxiety ! I can confirm that aerobics help your mood a lot ! It's just hard to pick myself up and go to the gym but I have done it in the past for 3 months and the results are amazing !
Oh that's great perseverance! Lately I've been dragging myself to the gym. I know each time that I feel so good afterward, but it's still a struggle each morning. The cold weather doesn't help. 🛌 😊
@@DrTraceyMarks The trick is to go to a class with an instructor , twice a week and also to go with a friend ! And prepay for the whole month. It's less likely to skip this way. :)))
My symptoms of being depressed make my chronic pain worse. And my pain makes my mood worse. It can be hard to break this cycle but being away from people and in nature or with animals really helps. Exercise also helps as does eating well but these are expensive.
Now I understand I’m suffering with mild depression!! I been struggling with this mild depression for about two decades! But it seems now clear that it was mild depression! Thank you very much Dr . Teracy
I can tell when my depressive symptoms get worse when I each very unhealthy the previous day. Just changing my diet a little, walking my dog everyday, having a good morning routine, and practicing mindfulness helps my symptoms a lot. Thanks for the video.
I was diagnosed as a teen, and felt like a lot were onset by just that time in my life, and now a decade later, am coming to terms with the fact that I had a spell of it again, naturally due to grief of suddenly losing my mom in January. I’m on the mend from it, and I appreciate the growth I’ve done since consciously making an effort to not “sit and stew” in it, but feel through it, and make efforts to do things that will help like working out and journaling.
Thank you so much for this incredible and clear explanation of what depression is. Hopefully thousands of people will get treatment thanks to this video. 🙏🏽
When you described depression as a symptom of a burnout, it was 10/10 for my thoughts. I'm dealing with depression for more than a year now and feeling better, but man, that sleep deprivation and anxiety just finished me. I've been very strict with my sleeping routine ever since. Never have I read so many books ever before🤣
@@Succulent57 it helps me put away my phone 30 minutes before sleep. I primarily do the reading for that. The rest depends on the book. For example I'm reading a 2000-edition of Kurt Vonnegut and the font is so horrible, I fall asleep in minutes. Or when I read in German (I'm Ukrainian, so it's like my 4th language) it's too hard to concentrate for a long time, so it also helps falling asleep and prevents the ruminations after shutting down the lights
Thanks Dr Tracy. You are a nice, caring, clever person that takes the time and energy to share. Much Love and gratitude from Australia. Wishing the World had more goodness like you. Regards, Adam.
The world needs you JK, the lies of depression tell us the other way that we are a failure and not important. Even looking at how in my busy day your comment brought attention to me, this is hope that we can find hope in many ways. Please do not give up ever. I survived a genocide, childhood abandonment, multiple losses and more violence. I always say that if I am a life and sharing hope, there is truly grace that keep us hopeful. I did not share this to tell you that your pain is less, we can never compare, bit to remind you that there is a community of people who understand well how it feels like to be at our lowest, and we see you 🫂🫂🫂
I find it hard to conceive that this messed up world we live in makes it normal that people come in and out of depression, especially if we have little support and need to support ourselves or out families, rather that having it easy. I don't know anyone who was never depressed. Many just don't admit it.
I came to terms with that Ive pretty much had minor depression for most of my life but i thought that it was like this for everyone so i never thought i needed a diagnosis or anything. My therapist helped me recognize this and ive been meditating, overall exercising more, getting more sleep has helped me reduce my symptoms of minor depression.
Love how succinctly you explain psychiatric concepts. I've been battling major depression for a while now and it's slowly improving, partly thanks to Celexa... Your videos help a ton and I'm sure many will agree with me! Thank you!
I have wrestled with major depression, seasonal onset, since high school. It has gotten worse as I have gotten older. This is the first year with medication, and while my mind can focus, my body is exhausted.
Other than medication. Weight training has been my best treatment for my major depression. No matter how bad I get I drag myself to the gym and kill it.
Dr. Marks, currently our understanding of how light impacts our circadian rhythm is not limited to blue light - the melanopsin ganglion cells in our eyes detect the amount of light, not just blue light, and regulates the release of melatonin. So, it is the intensity of light in general that affects our sleep. The best advice is to avoid bright light after 8pm, and make your living space as dim as you can (safely) after 10pm. True red light can be used at higher brightness than other lights before it affects these cells, however. Essentially, blue light blocking glasses do not achieve the effect that you are looking for.
2020-1 was so bad for my depression, even with my medication. My "favorite" part is being congratulated about losing so much weight. I've taken to responding "It wasn't intentional; I was depressed." If that doesn't click, and it rarely does, I add "are you congratulating me for being so depressed I didn't eat [enough] for months?" DH's cpap lets us _both_ sleep much better this last year and a bit. He was noisy.
Life saving work you’re doing. I’ve been waiting for an available therapist for YEARS to no avail. Thank you for providing such an important service for those without the financial resources to help themselves ❤️
Ha... almost lifelong depression for me, at 47. I have had moments in life where I got out briefly but the latest version is the worst yet, I have all the symptoms except sometimes I can find pleasure in things for a while as I am able to disassociate from my crappy life in those moments. Usually an intense video game, a movie or TV show or with a friend.
This, I’m 28 and just realized I’ve had some form of depression since my teens. Lol could’ve been my parents getting a divorce, the constant times I’ve tried to say something and get talked over and other things. It definitely comes and goes, it gets worse when I work more than I have days off. Or when I lose or quit my job and am behind on bills and they get turned off. When everything is on, video games, tv shows, movies and friends are everything to be in the moment with that. That’s what I really wanted to say sorry for the rant.
Very informative and well presented. I appreciate that she made sure to talk about natural/safe ways to relieve depression. Medications come with side-effects, and have their own risks of causing dependence and withdrawal which can be severe
I’ve had all 10 letters of major depression for 4 straight years without it leaving at all during the time. Antidepressant prescription was right on and has helped me immensely. My diet during that time was excellent.
I have such finicky sleep needs that I finally invested in automatic curtain open/closers! I can't sleep with less than total blackout (masks only do about 30-35% of the work) but without daylight to wake up to, I'll sleep the entire day away! The mechanized window openers were a game changer, and I really hope more therapist and psychiatrists find out about them to help their patients who struggle with sleep! (I use the SwitchBot for anyone curious, but there are numerous options these days!)
I've been dealing with this for 30 years now. I sleep until my back hurts and then suddenly I fight back, but it means my life has lacked consistency, and it's destroyed my progress in life. Good luck everyone you never know when your numbers up anyway.
I have all of the symptoms listed. I struggled with myself from when it was just anxiety and stress to when it turned into major depression and was only recently treated after a failed suicide attempt. My mother didn't believe that I was really sick but thought I was lying. Fortunately, my father believed in me and it was thanks to him that I was able to receive treatment. Things were really bad before I got to see a psychologist. I lost 10kg in a few months, I went from the top scorer in the school to mid-range. And the last time I committed suicide I almost succeeded. I cut my own wrist, the wound was wide and deep because I could clearly see the tendons and had really damaged my blood vessels. My hands and feet turned purple and grew cold as my blood trickled down the sink. My mother was outside screaming at me to die. That night I almost passed out from blood loss before my dad took me to the hospital the next morning. I am currently taking antidepressants. Hope everything gets better. I've been up against this and survived for almost 10 years now. So guys, who are also suffering the same thing, let's try together. My doctor often told me, "Life will only give up on you when you choose to give it up." ❤
I don’t like taking sleep medicine, but I’ve recently adopted the use of Unisom. It doesn’t always help me as much as I’d like, but it helps me get at least five hours of sleep most of the time. Six and a half years ago, I fell off a cliff, spent three months in a coma, and two years relearning to walk. I’ve had sleep problems since coming out of the coma. I’ve also had a whole host of other problems, but the sleep issue is relevant today.
Oh my goodness Abby, you've really come a long way. Unfortunately brain injuries can really change your sleep structure. Antihistamines like Unisom can work in a pinch to help with sleep, but you have to be careful taking them regularly as they can contribute to slowed thinking or memory issues. These changes can be too subtle to notice in most people, but may be more pronounced in someone with a brain injury. Just something to be aware of.
Dr. Tracey your hair is 🔥. This video is helpful. I've had several loved ones pass away during this time of year and I'm trying to use tools I have to NOT go into full on depression. I do have a diagnosis, but do not want to go back on meds.
Thank you @blueisis02! Yes the holidays are hard when they remind you of who is not around and ESPECIALLY if loved ones pass away during the holidays. Hang in there and keep taking care of yourself. 😊❤️
Light control to fix sleep: A lot of us nightowl nerds use aluminum foil (sometimes backed with cardboard for the heat that gets absorbed by the foil) to cover the inside of the bedroom window. But talk to your landlord first to see if you're allowed.
Hey, i'm suffering from major depressivs disorder with cluster B personality traits i suffered from last 2 year please i wants that you guys pray for me
Your work is awesome!! Thanks to you I've been learning how to communicate better with my psychiatrist and finally mention during assessments the things I once thought were just "my stuff" which turned out to be symptoms I wasn't aware of. It's difficult for a bipolar patient to learn what are their symptoms and what are their personality traits, but you're helping with every video. Love your short videos, too!! Greetings from Brazil!
@@DrTraceyMarks I feel certain that I am going thru of period of burnout. I have some mild depression symptoms. I just got a new watch that reminds me to breathe. Monitors my sleep and reminds me to get active. I am taking my vitamin D supplements to help ease my symptoms. Eating better and taking time for myself. I can't wait to get back into some sessions with my therapist. I'm thankful for your content to get me thru til those times.
I have 7 of the 9 symptoms (not suicidal and not guilty, hopeless or lacking in confidence). I've been like this constantly without change for almost 10 years. The worst part is the anhedonia. I've tried CBT, DBT, general therapy and psychotherapy, as well as taking 7 different antidepressants over 10 years, plus trying a mood stabiliser, an antipsychotic, and a stimulant (Ritalin). None of them helped. Most made me feel even worse (extra nervous, angry, irritable and extra apathetic with even worse apathy) once they settled down after 4-12 weeks. The side effects weren't the problem - the actual effects were.
Same here. I feel like I have all 9, and have had them for over 20 years. Been going to therapy and on meds (including many different antidepressants, lithium, Adderall, etc.) and nothing helps. I'm going to ask to be taken off everything at my next appointment, because what's the point?
LSD or mushrooms are meant to help a lot of people and are none addictive, i've done a lot of research and have decided to try micro-dosing LSD see if it helps break free from it all. That's the problem with antidepressants etc. they just suppress and numb the brain pain instead of helping to fix it. so the pain and everything's still there it's just caged up now and is getting p*ssed off. so you need more and more medication to numb it more, i guess that's what drug dependency is. there most be a better solution. I hope anyone reading this finds the help/peace you desire
Great video as always, Doctor. One of the things (I'm no where near influential enough) that I keep trying to do is to teach people to say "sad" instead of "depressed" when talking about the feeling, so it doesn't get confused with the disorder. But I think it's already too far for a fix. "I feel sad" vs "I am depressed".
Feeling depressed is distinct from feeling sad. So if a person feels depressed but not sad, replacing "I feel depressed" with "I feel sad" wouldn't adequately describe their mood or emotional state. If a person is sad, but uses the word "depressed" instead, I agree with you that they should say "sad" instead. But I disagree, if by your comment you mean that people should generally not use "depressed" unless they have a disorder.
@@anastasia.2007. Sadness is a feeling (emotion). Depression is a lack of feelings. Guilt, sadness, grief are all feelings with very real causes. Depression has no rhyme or reason. My ex used to say I had no reason to be depressed. And, yes, there is no reason which is why it's an illness. Does that make any sense?
Well, but the phrase "depressed mood" is accurate and part of the clinical assessment. It can be an experience people have, simply struggling with a depressed mood, in the absence of other symptoms. It is, I believe, reasonably accurate for people to say "I am in a depressed mood" and it is distinct from "I meet the criteria for major depressive disorder"
@@anastasia.2007. That's a really hard question to answer, because you're asking about feelings/sensations. It's like asking "how exactly is feeling anger different from feeling hate?" The answer is: they're just different feelings/experiences. If you've experienced both separately, you can tell the difference. If you're someone whose feeling depressed always came together with sadness, then it might be hard to see depressed mood as something distinct.
Love your channel and amazing to see people in coloured communities spread awareness on mental health as it's brushed off in so many. I come from a latino family and the mindset is very much that it's not real and to just tough it out which I know from personal experience destroys a person from the inside out and for depression specifically pushing it down seems to make it grow and make all the physical along with mental symptoms get so much worse along with developing a very negative self image which turns a person to drugs. I've had severe depression and anxiety for as long as I can remember and when I was in middle school and started to realise something was very wrong (mind you I only recently released how bad it was and is now and I'm 20) and so turned to my parents which basically brushed me off and so I brushed most of it off letting it fester and corrode my mind ravaging all parts of my life. I'm being kinder to my self now as bad as my life has been and the amount of mistakes I have made also I'm seeking proper treatment but please if you suspect something is wrong don't let your parents gaslight you, go find a professional and figure out what's up as it's not a good feeling to look back on life realising the impact of something you didn't think was there and were told wasn't and I'm only 20 I can't imagine living until 40 for example then seeking help , I don't think I would make it to 25 and still I don't know.
Cognitive therapy, work for me. I had problem with organizing things, leave over some work for other day, but not today. I listen to people that I can't manage things for long time. That made me feel awfully. After CBT, I feel a lot better.
Oh, Tracy. I’ve known a lot of medical people who pronounce mnemonic as you do - “pneumonic” - and I wish y’all wouldn’t. It’s /nəˈmänik/ … neh-mah'-nik. I appreciate all you do for us ADHD types! Thank-you.
I definitely had very extreme versions of 8/9 of those symptoms. The hardest for me to deal with was a lack of pleasure in anything. I didnt enjoy my favourite food (which was my biggest passion up until then), I didnt enjoy music, I couldnt enjoy anime. Absolutely no pleasure in anything. It's so hard to explain how awful it feels when you cant get pleasure from anything. Anyway, the one thing I didnt experience was suicidal thoighs. Instead, when I had a good day, I would imagine myself running away from my family and civilization and living like Tarzan in a jungle. It was one of the few thoughts that made me feel ok. Anyway, thanks for listening to me. I was never diagnosed and never had a therapist so I like to type my realisations on yt comments
Been in Major since October-It comes back, over and over, and my breaks are getting shorter and shooter-go days without eating, sleeping only a few hours-its a nightmare that never ends.
Hi Tracey, thank you so much for your videos. My partner is currently going through a pretty serious depressive episode, and she said that we can’t be together anymore because the depression symptoms have become so much that she is consumed by guilt at not being able to be there for me. She says she doesn’t have the capacity for a relationship due to her symptoms. She is currently on ADHD medication and requested antidepressants, but her ADHD meds are somewhat new and haven’t titrated. She has completely isolated herself at this point. I’m wondering what your thoughts are on the situation and on how best to support her in her recovery, even if it does not result in is getting back together?
According to the GES/AUGE law of my country, I have "mild" depression. Weird how one can be on treatment for "mild" depression for decades and with 300/mg day of Venlafaxine, still feeling depressed. I live because I have to, I love my mum.
Just how did you manage to know the exact moment I needed this video Dr Marks? Wow I'm grateful for the validation! I've been having a really hard time lately and all I get is "just relax" and "we all have problems". I'm going to try these recommendations asap, I don't want to be in this state anymore. Just one question, what do you think about cbd oil to help you with sleep? One of the symptoms I checked from the list is disordered eating, which comes with GI tract issues, and I don't want the oil to be adding to the issue.
Major depression to me is: Constantly thinking I should end it, but then taking two anti-depressants which turn it into what I call minor or background depression that can randomly become present, mostly due to external factors... I also have BPD, GAD, and SAD. I have taken so many anti-depressants, and I say the two I am on right now are good enough because only when I forget to take them for more than a day do the thoughts come back.. And I also can't do much about my lack of sleep. My daughter is non-verbal autistic and even with Clonidine, she still wakes up randomly in the middle of the night.
Hi Dr Tracey, Thank you for sharing these videos, they are super helpful and informative ❤️. I was wondering what your opinion is on Mirtazapine for Depression. One of my close relatives started it 3 months ago at 15mg, unable to take a higher dose due to side effects. It’s helped with her anxiety and panic attacks but depression is still quite bad. Also experiencing very heavy and irregular / frequent menstrual periods since starting this antidepressant. I wanted to ask your advice regards whether irregular periods are common with this medication? and whether it’s worth her persevering with the med? If you can offer any insight or info at all I’d really appreciate it, thank you so so much! xx
HOLY crap. Just after watching the first few minutes of this video and I realize I have all 9 of the depression symptoms. Usually 6 of them are active at once but sometimes I get all at once. This is hell. 😞
ptsd with major depression here. Sleep is r3ally hard, but can totally change by the next day. I had terrible reactions to sleep meds-worst was sleep meds. I drove 15 miles, naked, with no memory or plan. Scared the hell out me and my partner, unbelievably scary.
Im a 10th grader and have been feeling like this since 6th. Nobody knows, not even my parents. I wish i could get diagnosed so people would stop calling me lazy and rude whatsoever but i will never be getting one considering how my parents are
I scored 7, and it's been going on for a whole year, maybe I should seek outside help. Thanks for this I tend to downplay the severity of my mental health but that is unwise.
I had this terrible what I think was a major depression episode that lasted about 2 weeks and was terrible and I even attempted. but I’m so glad that maybe it won’t come back ever again .
Thank you for the clarifications and the inclusion of burn out. I was trying to recall the updated name for dysthymia per the DSM-5; I had forgotten, as I was working with the DSM-IV until the Clinical Vignette exam in 2015...then I switched careers! Thinking of returning part-time as so many people need help (and my LMFT is current!).
I had a depression diagnosis for 2 decades before diagnosis changed to bipolar 1 disorder & PTSD. Even after diagnosed bipolar, psychiatrist still wrote "major depression"
That is what I was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 rapid cycler with major depression and ptsd and I have ADD. I take meds which leave me numb but without them become someone else for 3 days then normal for a day, then so depressed I can't function for 3 days. I thought I was just going to have to live this way for the rest of my life.
I'm not handling... I lost my career job @ 62yrs old. I had stress, anxiety, insomnia,... and now depression. Anhidonia is horrible. I lost all interests and have no pleasure. I'm all alone, with negative thoughts of guilt, shame, self loafing, etc... my physical health too,... unable to be happy, positive, goals... makes depression worse.. Sleep Deprivation is unbearable also.... I don't know,.. how much more I can continue like this... 🙏😣
Klanderkal, this might not likely help, but I put it out there. I'm 71, have had major depression since age 23. Suicide attempt at age ,59. The only thing that helps is that I know it was different once, before age 5. I've done primal therapy, meds, turned back to God. - who I curse more than praise. Having said that, I pray that God will bless you. I feel your pain.
@@mikebesop1595 Wow,... Thank you so much Mikebesop.!! I really appreciate your comment. I'm really struggling and suffering so badly.. I lost so much Mikebesop..! It would take hours to mention them all. I'm on a walk.... I'd like to mention more,... after. Okay..? Thanks
@@mikebesop1595 Hey mikebesop,... I believe you do... feel some of my pain. Depression is a horrible. ! Sorry you've had this for so long. I lost my wife to divorce, that shattered me... I was starting to get past that,.. then I lost all my life's savings in a stock I had invested in. It totally crashed, and I lost $779,000..! I was told to take it out,.. but I procrastinated. My attitude became so negative! I got ousted from my sports organization,.. which I deserved. But, I lost interest in my favorite sport and just quit. I cannot believe I could ever quit what I loved. That hurt me inside. Then my Mother, my 101yr. Grandmother, my Uncle and his son all die.!! I was so stressed. Then, it happened. I made a foolish mistake, and I was suspended pending termination at my dream career job. I was panicking.. it' was everything to me.! I was a high seniority level City Bus Driver. I couldn't sleep, the insomnia was horrible. When I lost my job,.. I just lost it. The Anxiety, stress, insomnia and the anhedonic depression are extremely debilitating. I have lost my want to live. I don't even want to go on... I've set up the vacuum cord 2x.. I just needed to jump off. I've called 988 , and VA suicide lines, and talked... it doesn't change things. ..... im hurting mentally. I just don't care about anything anymore... But....
I've heard it said that for a person to have depression, it lasts for at least two weeks. Now, for someone who has this for decades and is still on medication, but they are still not quite right in themselves, still have loss of interests in life. It's never really goes away, I have only been told that I have depression and nothing else. It's such a debilitating condition that i can't ever seem to be able to get rid of it.
After trauma I’m telling you I literally stopped eating I totally forgot about lotta stuff and I know I have something wrong with my brain I’m trying to get it together regardless I had to remind myself to eat every day that’s pretty sad I have no memory of a lot of stuff but I know a lot of that trust me it’s from trauma but yes depression is real
Thank you so much for these informative videos. I feel as if I may have mild depression however my problem is I sleep 8 or more hours most nights and still feel exhausted when I wake up almost every morning 😢
Recently I used the term minor depression because that term made sense as the same terminology to match the more severe major depression. Guess Major chords are the more saddening chords after all. Don't mind my off-topic rambling lol
Total thumbs up for the wet stain on the collar of the tshirt :D YOU GO GIRL! KEEP IT SUPER REAL! I love your channel everyday more! EYEOPENING. In facts, I'm totally gonna buy your books
LOL! I was waiting for someone to mention it. Yes, I spilled something on my shirt, then used water to get it off. I didn't realize you could see the wet spot until I watched the playback. I just didn't have it in me to reshoot it...
Thanks for following me for so long. I hope you find the books helpful. 😊❤️👍🏽
@@DrTraceyMarks no worries 😆 it just makes everything so much more relatable. I'm 100% sure they will make the difference ✌️
I noticed that, but mostly the little tiny bit of curled hair on her right shoulder triggered me the most.
And yeah, I got ADHD 😅
@@DrTraceyMarks I thought you took a break from the gym. I was like, wow, this lady is super motivated! :)
dude dont be mean to Belgium
I officially went from severe depression to moderate to mild and now I have more days where it's basically unnoticeable. I absolutely hope this trend continues in the right direction
What was most helpful for you?
@@i8dpie Psychoeducation, time, compassion, and mostly trying to fix whatever pressing issue(s). The last one was obviously the hardest.
i have ocd too along with anxiety and social anxiety, brain fog , brain tightness , no natural treatment helps
I am on olanzapine (antipsychotic) and I am also on sertraline (anti depressant) and they do help. It was very severe before that, I had such a horrible mental state and hallucinations and low mood before them. I still have paranoia, intrusive thoughts, periods of low mood and more, but it is nowhere near as severe as it was before I started taking them. I started taking sertraline 1-2 months into my hospitalisation and olanzapine a few months after that, because I actually requested that I wanted medication to the doctors and nurses because I knew something was really off with me.
What's time compassion..how can severe education be put into remission by psychoeducation and time compassion...it's so hard
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The worst depression I’ve experienced is not being able to move completely paralyzed like being in a prison
You are not alone
That's my life. It's the freeze rather than fight or flight responses in our life. This paralysis leads to procrastination. Too frightened to do anything or have given up on life. You posted 11 months ago. I'd be interested if you are still stuck in this situation and if not, how did you overcome it
Look up videos of the freeze response
Couldn't you just stop being depressed and be awesome instead?
@bojohannesen4352 Right. I'm just gonna ignore my teachers bullying me, magically be interested in everything again, like food, and just generally "be awesome".
Major depression is so weird, it doesn't feel like those symptoms or like sadness, its like its own fully fledged state of consciousness
1000% I’ve been in an episode for the last couple weeks now and I’m just ruminating on how this feels like me, like legit myself. Anything else almost feels like a character now, imposter syndrome to the max 😅
I've been depressed since I was 12 and it started to get more severe around 14, my SI stopped at 18. I'm now twenty and no suicidal thoughts but still not able to function daily. It's a daily struggle looked down upon
@@JTrys how are you now? did it go away? Did you take any medicine? I’m new to depression and I’ve had for about a month now.
@@dolcevitaslots well if it’s new, it might be related to a life or lifestyle change. Also, adults don’t absorb enough vitamin D so taking a daily supplement of vitamin d and magnesium helps some ppl. I would suggest to seek out a therapist first and then a psychiatrist if therapy is not helping and you want to talk about medication. I’ve battled with depression since I was a kid so I just ride the depression waves as they come lol but I def don’t recommend living life that way
Thank you so much for responding. I’ve had anxiety most of my life and I’ve been able to cope with it without medication. About a year ago. I’ve developed a panic disorder and I would have random panic attacks about once a week where I would call my partner to come and stay with me until the panic attacks subsided. After November 26 I had a severe panic attack, and after this particular panic attack the next day, I was never the same. I developed symptoms of depression. I couldn’t believe it. I stopped eating and working. Haven’t been able to move much do my usual chores around the house it’s been a complete disaster. I’ve never experienced anything like this. I saw my doctor on December 6. She prescribed anti-depressants which I have not started taking yet after seeing the doctor miraculously all the symptoms went away for a week and I was completely back to normal for about a week and then all of a sudden the symptoms started coming back, and now I have a churning stomach every single morning I wake up my body feels like it ran a marathon, every time I think of something positive that sinking feeling in the stomach activates and won’t allow me to do anything even if I don’t have any negative thinking patterns, I wanna do things but I’m just unable to because of that sinking feeling in the stomach. Any advice with this could be would really help me tremendously. I really appreciate you for responding.
Severe depression is awful. Honestly can’t even stand the holidays because it always triggers my episodes. Being around family doesn’t make me happy like it does for other people.
It was me a year ago. After my mother died, that just release me from being too sad and depressed. Because losing my mother that was the most depressed thing to me. After that event, sometimes i feel sad then i get better fast, because i've already feel the saddest sadness. Hope this helps
So your family must be one of the major root cause of your deep seated issues then.
Hi, i hope you’re doing okay since we’re now in August
I suffered severe depression and excessive alcohol use after losing my wife 8 years ago. It’s just amazing how psilocybin containing mushrooms works more than antidepressants. Psilocybin treatment actually saved my life. 4 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here. and mushrooms are one of the most amazing things on this planet i wish people would all realize. they could solve a lot of problems, more than just mental treatments, environmental clean up; the possibilities are endless with fungus.
I've been looking to try shrooms for depression, just very difficult to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Hey! Yes I'm very sure of Dr.benshrooms.
Microdosing helped me get out of the pit of my worst depressive episode, a three year long episode, enough to start working on my mental health.
Yes he's Dr.benshrooms.Lsd and psilocybin are amazing teachers along its dmt mah dudes have safe trips all. Shrooms are blessings from nature.
I'm a champ - I had 8 out of 10 symptoms when I had my last major depression. It also triggers my anxiety ! I can confirm that aerobics help your mood a lot ! It's just hard to pick myself up and go to the gym but I have done it in the past for 3 months and the results are amazing !
Oh that's great perseverance! Lately I've been dragging myself to the gym. I know each time that I feel so good afterward, but it's still a struggle each morning. The cold weather doesn't help. 🛌 😊
@@DrTraceyMarks The trick is to go to a class with an instructor , twice a week and also to go with a friend ! And prepay for the whole month. It's less likely to skip this way. :)))
This is what I need to hear, I must persevere to exercise for my mental health
Never Again Be Isolated - The Michael Voris Show by Church Militant.
I have persistent depressive disorder and up until I was diagnosed I thought everyone lived like that.
My symptoms of being depressed make my chronic pain worse. And my pain makes my mood worse. It can be hard to break this cycle but being away from people and in nature or with animals really helps. Exercise also helps as does eating well but these are expensive.
Now I understand I’m suffering with mild depression!! I been struggling with this mild depression for about two decades! But it seems now clear that it was mild depression! Thank you very much Dr . Teracy
I can tell when my depressive symptoms get worse when I each very unhealthy the previous day. Just changing my diet a little, walking my dog everyday, having a good morning routine, and practicing mindfulness helps my symptoms a lot. Thanks for the video.
I was diagnosed as a teen, and felt like a lot were onset by just that time in my life, and now a decade later, am coming to terms with the fact that I had a spell of it again, naturally due to grief of suddenly losing my mom in January. I’m on the mend from it, and I appreciate the growth I’ve done since consciously making an effort to not “sit and stew” in it, but feel through it, and make efforts to do things that will help like working out and journaling.
Thank you so much for this incredible and clear explanation of what depression is. Hopefully thousands of people will get treatment thanks to this video. 🙏🏽
You're so welcome Nano. Yes I sincerely hope people will be able to make informed choices and get the help they need. 😊
Dr tracy pls talk about mental images.distressing images that always creep into the mind
@@charleskingsley2305 i would maybe look at some of her videos on PTSD .
My is too much.l have stay depressed for more than 2yrs
When you described depression as a symptom of a burnout, it was 10/10 for my thoughts. I'm dealing with depression for more than a year now and feeling better, but man, that sleep deprivation and anxiety just finished me. I've been very strict with my sleeping routine ever since. Never have I read so many books ever before🤣
Does reading help you fall asleep?
@@Succulent57 it helps me put away my phone 30 minutes before sleep. I primarily do the reading for that. The rest depends on the book. For example I'm reading a 2000-edition of Kurt Vonnegut and the font is so horrible, I fall asleep in minutes. Or when I read in German (I'm Ukrainian, so it's like my 4th language) it's too hard to concentrate for a long time, so it also helps falling asleep and prevents the ruminations after shutting down the lights
Many major depressive episodes before being treated by a Dr. - so grateful for healthcare of all kinds!!! Life is good, better than ever
I would like to see a video on how depression/anxiety affects intimate relationships. I love your work Dr. Marks!
Yes
Thanks Dr Tracy. You are a nice, caring, clever person that takes the time and energy to share. Much Love and gratitude from Australia. Wishing the World had more goodness like you. Regards, Adam.
I have all 10 symptoms listed for a few years now. I really don’t want to live like this anymore. The world is moving on without me.
The world needs you JK, the lies of depression tell us the other way that we are a failure and not important. Even looking at how in my busy day your comment brought attention to me, this is hope that we can find hope in many ways. Please do not give up ever. I survived a genocide, childhood abandonment, multiple losses and more violence. I always say that if I am a life and sharing hope, there is truly grace that keep us hopeful. I did not share this to tell you that your pain is less, we can never compare, bit to remind you that there is a community of people who understand well how it feels like to be at our lowest, and we see you 🫂🫂🫂
Just curious how are you doing now? It’s been a year I hope you pulled through the dark days!
Same
I find it hard to conceive that this messed up world we live in makes it normal that people come in and out of depression, especially if we have little support and need to support ourselves or out families, rather that having it easy. I don't know anyone who was never depressed. Many just don't admit it.
I came to terms with that Ive pretty much had minor depression for most of my life but i thought that it was like this for everyone so i never thought i needed a diagnosis or anything. My therapist helped me recognize this and ive been meditating, overall exercising more, getting more sleep has helped me reduce my symptoms of minor depression.
Good for you on realizing! I hope you continue to get better!!
Love how succinctly you explain psychiatric concepts. I've been battling major depression for a while now and it's slowly improving, partly thanks to Celexa... Your videos help a ton and I'm sure many will agree with me! Thank you!
That's awesome to hear Melanoma. I hope your depression continues to improve. I'm glad my videos are helpful for you. 😊❤️
I have wrestled with major depression, seasonal onset, since high school. It has gotten worse as I have gotten older. This is the first year with medication, and while my mind can focus, my body is exhausted.
Other than medication. Weight training has been my best treatment for my major depression. No matter how bad I get I drag myself to the gym and kill it.
I can relate to burn out. I thought I was depressed as well and the way Dr. Marks described it is exactly how I felt.
I have MDD. I'm on meds and i see a therapist. My life is much now that ive worked on overcoming trauma. The meds and theraoy helps too.
Did it take you a while to find an antidepressent that worked for you?
@reesej7279 No. The first one I tried worked and I stuck with it. I only changed antidepressants while pregnant and breastfeeding.
Dr. Marks, currently our understanding of how light impacts our circadian rhythm is not limited to blue light - the melanopsin ganglion cells in our eyes detect the amount of light, not just blue light, and regulates the release of melatonin. So, it is the intensity of light in general that affects our sleep. The best advice is to avoid bright light after 8pm, and make your living space as dim as you can (safely) after 10pm. True red light can be used at higher brightness than other lights before it affects these cells, however. Essentially, blue light blocking glasses do not achieve the effect that you are looking for.
2020-1 was so bad for my depression, even with my medication. My "favorite" part is being congratulated about losing so much weight. I've taken to responding "It wasn't intentional; I was depressed." If that doesn't click, and it rarely does, I add "are you congratulating me for being so depressed I didn't eat [enough] for months?"
DH's cpap lets us _both_ sleep much better this last year and a bit. He was noisy.
Wow. People are trying to give you a compliment and you're being an ass. You could just say thank you.
Life saving work you’re doing. I’ve been waiting for an available therapist for YEARS to no avail. Thank you for providing such an important service for those without the financial resources to help themselves ❤️
Ha... almost lifelong depression for me, at 47. I have had moments in life where I got out briefly but the latest version is the worst yet, I have all the symptoms except sometimes I can find pleasure in things for a while as I am able to disassociate from my crappy life in those moments. Usually an intense video game, a movie or TV show or with a friend.
This, I’m 28 and just realized I’ve had some form of depression since my teens. Lol could’ve been my parents getting a divorce, the constant times I’ve tried to say something and get talked over and other things. It definitely comes and goes, it gets worse when I work more than I have days off. Or when I lose or quit my job and am behind on bills and they get turned off. When everything is on, video games, tv shows, movies and friends are everything to be in the moment with that. That’s what I really wanted to say sorry for the rant.
Very informative and well presented. I appreciate that she made sure to talk about natural/safe ways to relieve depression. Medications come with side-effects, and have their own risks of causing dependence and withdrawal which can be severe
I’ve had all 10 letters of major depression for 4 straight years without it leaving at all during the time. Antidepressant prescription was right on and has helped me immensely. My diet during that time was excellent.
I have such finicky sleep needs that I finally invested in automatic curtain open/closers! I can't sleep with less than total blackout (masks only do about 30-35% of the work) but without daylight to wake up to, I'll sleep the entire day away! The mechanized window openers were a game changer, and I really hope more therapist and psychiatrists find out about them to help their patients who struggle with sleep! (I use the SwitchBot for anyone curious, but there are numerous options these days!)
@5:13 Fun fact/minor correction: Burnout actually newly is an official diagnosis in the ICD-11. We learned this in my school the last couple years.
This is probably what I’ve had , it sounds more accurate to my experience
Mild depression and the no reward work aspect remind me of every nurse I know.
I've been dealing with this for 30 years now. I sleep until my back hurts and then suddenly I fight back, but it means my life has lacked consistency, and it's destroyed my progress in life. Good luck everyone you never know when your numbers up anyway.
What makes Dr. Tracey Marks a diamond 💎 in the rough, is her abilty to create relatable content that is completely genuine & transparent. 💝💞💖
i always struggled with depression its hard it gets severe and i dont wish it on anybody
I have all of the symptoms listed. I struggled with myself from when it was just anxiety and stress to when it turned into major depression and was only recently treated after a failed suicide attempt.
My mother didn't believe that I was really sick but thought I was lying. Fortunately, my father believed in me and it was thanks to him that I was able to receive treatment.
Things were really bad before I got to see a psychologist. I lost 10kg in a few months, I went from the top scorer in the school to mid-range. And the last time I committed suicide I almost succeeded.
I cut my own wrist, the wound was wide and deep because I could clearly see the tendons and had really damaged my blood vessels. My hands and feet turned purple and grew cold as my blood trickled down the sink. My mother was outside screaming at me to die. That night I almost passed out from blood loss before my dad took me to the hospital the next morning.
I am currently taking antidepressants. Hope everything gets better. I've been up against this and survived for almost 10 years now. So guys, who are also suffering the same thing, let's try together. My doctor often told me, "Life will only give up on you when you choose to give it up." ❤
I don’t like taking sleep medicine, but I’ve recently adopted the use of Unisom. It doesn’t always help me as much as I’d like, but it helps me get at least five hours of sleep most of the time.
Six and a half years ago, I fell off a cliff, spent three months in a coma, and two years relearning to walk. I’ve had sleep problems since coming out of the coma.
I’ve also had a whole host of other problems, but the sleep issue is relevant today.
Oh my goodness Abby, you've really come a long way. Unfortunately brain injuries can really change your sleep structure. Antihistamines like Unisom can work in a pinch to help with sleep, but you have to be careful taking them regularly as they can contribute to slowed thinking or memory issues. These changes can be too subtle to notice in most people, but may be more pronounced in someone with a brain injury. Just something to be aware of.
Dr. Tracey your hair is 🔥. This video is helpful. I've had several loved ones pass away during this time of year and I'm trying to use tools I have to NOT go into full on depression. I do have a diagnosis, but do not want to go back on meds.
Thank you @blueisis02! Yes the holidays are hard when they remind you of who is not around and ESPECIALLY if loved ones pass away during the holidays. Hang in there and keep taking care of yourself. 😊❤️
Light control to fix sleep: A lot of us nightowl nerds use aluminum foil (sometimes backed with cardboard for the heat that gets absorbed by the foil) to cover the inside of the bedroom window. But talk to your landlord first to see if you're allowed.
Just wanna say, your videos have been lifechangingly useful to me. Thanks for all the great content!
We appreciate your content, Dr. Tracey.
Thanks so much 🙏🏽
Hey, i'm suffering from major depressivs disorder with cluster B personality traits i suffered from last 2 year please i wants that you guys pray for me
Your work is awesome!! Thanks to you I've been learning how to communicate better with my psychiatrist and finally mention during assessments the things I once thought were just "my stuff" which turned out to be symptoms I wasn't aware of. It's difficult for a bipolar patient to learn what are their symptoms and what are their personality traits, but you're helping with every video. Love your short videos, too!! Greetings from Brazil!
Thank you for making this video, it’s incredibly helpful. Also, your hair looks fantastic in this style, I love it!
Thanks a lot @Richard Ash. And to think I was considering it a "bad hair day". I'll have to pull it back more often. 😊
Wow, I needed to hear this today.
Glad it helped1
@@DrTraceyMarks I feel certain that I am going thru of period of burnout. I have some mild depression symptoms. I just got a new watch that reminds me to breathe. Monitors my sleep and reminds me to get active. I am taking my vitamin D supplements to help ease my symptoms. Eating better and taking time for myself. I can't wait to get back into some sessions with my therapist. I'm thankful for your content to get me thru til those times.
Love Idubbz representing the system!
It wasnt until i started taking meds that i realized how depressed i actually was. Its scary to see it from the outside
whoever edited this video is a champion. loved the intro, very clever.
I have 7 of the 9 symptoms (not suicidal and not guilty, hopeless or lacking in confidence).
I've been like this constantly without change for almost 10 years. The worst part is the anhedonia.
I've tried CBT, DBT, general therapy and psychotherapy, as well as taking 7 different antidepressants over 10 years, plus trying a mood stabiliser, an antipsychotic, and a stimulant (Ritalin).
None of them helped. Most made me feel even worse (extra nervous, angry, irritable and extra apathetic with even worse apathy) once they settled down after 4-12 weeks. The side effects weren't the problem - the actual effects were.
I’ve delt with the same for a while, I don’t know what to do
Same here. I feel like I have all 9, and have had them for over 20 years. Been going to therapy and on meds (including many different antidepressants, lithium, Adderall, etc.) and nothing helps. I'm going to ask to be taken off everything at my next appointment, because what's the point?
LSD or mushrooms are meant to help a lot of people and are none addictive, i've done a lot of research and have decided to try micro-dosing LSD see if it helps break free from it all. That's the problem with antidepressants etc. they just suppress and numb the brain pain instead of helping to fix it. so the pain and everything's still there it's just caged up now and is getting p*ssed off. so you need more and more medication to numb it more, i guess that's what drug dependency is. there most be a better solution.
I hope anyone reading this finds the help/peace you desire
Great video as always, Doctor. One of the things (I'm no where near influential enough) that I keep trying to do is to teach people to say "sad" instead of "depressed" when talking about the feeling, so it doesn't get confused with the disorder. But I think it's already too far for a fix.
"I feel sad" vs "I am depressed".
Feeling depressed is distinct from feeling sad. So if a person feels depressed but not sad, replacing "I feel depressed" with "I feel sad" wouldn't adequately describe their mood or emotional state.
If a person is sad, but uses the word "depressed" instead, I agree with you that they should say "sad" instead. But I disagree, if by your comment you mean that people should generally not use "depressed" unless they have a disorder.
@@augustaseptemberova5664 How exactly feeling depressed is different from feeling sad?
@@anastasia.2007. Sadness is a feeling (emotion). Depression is a lack of feelings. Guilt, sadness, grief are all feelings with very real causes. Depression has no rhyme or reason.
My ex used to say I had no reason to be depressed. And, yes, there is no reason which is why it's an illness.
Does that make any sense?
Well, but the phrase "depressed mood" is accurate and part of the clinical assessment. It can be an experience people have, simply struggling with a depressed mood, in the absence of other symptoms. It is, I believe, reasonably accurate for people to say "I am in a depressed mood" and it is distinct from "I meet the criteria for major depressive disorder"
@@anastasia.2007. That's a really hard question to answer, because you're asking about feelings/sensations. It's like asking "how exactly is feeling anger different from feeling hate?" The answer is: they're just different feelings/experiences.
If you've experienced both separately, you can tell the difference.
If you're someone whose feeling depressed always came together with sadness, then it might be hard to see depressed mood as something distinct.
Love your channel and amazing to see people in coloured communities spread awareness on mental health as it's brushed off in so many. I come from a latino family and the mindset is very much that it's not real and to just tough it out which I know from personal experience destroys a person from the inside out and for depression specifically pushing it down seems to make it grow and make all the physical along with mental symptoms get so much worse along with developing a very negative self image which turns a person to drugs. I've had severe depression and anxiety for as long as I can remember and when I was in middle school and started to realise something was very wrong (mind you I only recently released how bad it was and is now and I'm 20) and so turned to my parents which basically brushed me off and so I brushed most of it off letting it fester and corrode my mind ravaging all parts of my life. I'm being kinder to my self now as bad as my life has been and the amount of mistakes I have made also I'm seeking proper treatment but please if you suspect something is wrong don't let your parents gaslight you, go find a professional and figure out what's up as it's not a good feeling to look back on life realising the impact of something you didn't think was there and were told wasn't and I'm only 20 I can't imagine living until 40 for example then seeking help , I don't think I would make it to 25 and still I don't know.
Do meditation daily,
Take a good diet ,
Take a good sleep ,
Listen relaxing and calm music
And remember ,you are stronger than your problems😊❤
These things have been helping me with my minor depression.
This helps, but not if you have major depression
Would love to see a video on the causes of every stage of depression!
Dr. Tracey Marks: VERY IMPORTANT video!
Cognitive therapy, work for me. I had problem with organizing things, leave over some work for other day, but not today. I listen to people that I can't manage things for long time. That made me feel awfully. After CBT, I feel a lot better.
Dr. Marks thank you for being
Oh, Tracy. I’ve known a lot of medical people who pronounce mnemonic as you do - “pneumonic” - and I wish y’all wouldn’t. It’s /nəˈmänik/ … neh-mah'-nik.
I appreciate all you do for us ADHD types! Thank-you.
Glad to hear you're back, hopefully things have been going great. This was a good one right before the holidays.
I definitely had very extreme versions of 8/9 of those symptoms. The hardest for me to deal with was a lack of pleasure in anything. I didnt enjoy my favourite food (which was my biggest passion up until then), I didnt enjoy music, I couldnt enjoy anime. Absolutely no pleasure in anything. It's so hard to explain how awful it feels when you cant get pleasure from anything.
Anyway, the one thing I didnt experience was suicidal thoighs. Instead, when I had a good day, I would imagine myself running away from my family and civilization and living like Tarzan in a jungle. It was one of the few thoughts that made me feel ok.
Anyway, thanks for listening to me. I was never diagnosed and never had a therapist so I like to type my realisations on yt comments
Dude why havent you gone to a therapist yet??
@@tobiuchiha2586 he said "had" so I assume it's over now
I know a couple of people who say how bad they feel but do nothing to improve their well-being
Been in Major since October-It comes back, over and over, and my breaks are getting shorter and shooter-go days without eating, sleeping only a few hours-its a nightmare that never ends.
Thank you ever word you said was spot on. I have the first one and on meds. This is the saddest time of the year and the uk is depressing.
During the 1970s, I went through Primal Therapy, which made my depression worse. Now I'm on Welbutrin.
I hope the Welbutrin helps!
I suffer from major depression, and it's not easy, it feels like everyone lives life on easy mode, and you are stuck in challenge hardcore mode :L
Hi Tracey, thank you so much for your videos. My partner is currently going through a pretty serious depressive episode, and she said that we can’t be together anymore because the depression symptoms have become so much that she is consumed by guilt at not being able to be there for me. She says she doesn’t have the capacity for a relationship due to her symptoms. She is currently on ADHD medication and requested antidepressants, but her ADHD meds are somewhat new and haven’t titrated. She has completely isolated herself at this point.
I’m wondering what your thoughts are on the situation and on how best to support her in her recovery, even if it does not result in is getting back together?
I missed you. Don't miss the channel. I adore your videos
According to the GES/AUGE law of my country, I have "mild" depression. Weird how one can be on treatment for "mild" depression for decades and with 300/mg day of Venlafaxine, still feeling depressed. I live because I have to, I love my mum.
Great advice sister. I wish there were more doctors like you.
Just how did you manage to know the exact moment I needed this video Dr Marks? Wow
I'm grateful for the validation! I've been having a really hard time lately and all I get is "just relax" and "we all have problems". I'm going to try these recommendations asap, I don't want to be in this state anymore.
Just one question, what do you think about cbd oil to help you with sleep? One of the symptoms I checked from the list is disordered eating, which comes with GI tract issues, and I don't want the oil to be adding to the issue.
Living in Belgium caused me my depression, I love your t-shirt 😆😆❤️❤️❤️🇧🇪
Major depression to me is: Constantly thinking I should end it, but then taking two anti-depressants which turn it into what I call minor or background depression that can randomly become present, mostly due to external factors...
I also have BPD, GAD, and SAD. I have taken so many anti-depressants, and I say the two I am on right now are good enough because only when I forget to take them for more than a day do the thoughts come back..
And I also can't do much about my lack of sleep. My daughter is non-verbal autistic and even with Clonidine, she still wakes up randomly in the middle of the night.
I’m sorry, that sounds difficult to deal with
I legit have to go back to my Dr. I'm pretty sure i need Prozac again.
Thank you for the great info. The editing is epic.
Hi Dr Tracey, Thank you for sharing these videos, they are super helpful and informative ❤️. I was wondering what your opinion is on Mirtazapine for Depression.
One of my close relatives started it 3 months ago at 15mg, unable to take a higher dose due to side effects. It’s helped with her anxiety and panic attacks but depression is still quite bad. Also experiencing very heavy and irregular / frequent menstrual periods since starting this antidepressant. I wanted to ask your advice regards whether irregular periods are common with this medication? and whether it’s worth her persevering with the med? If you can offer any insight or info at all I’d really appreciate it, thank you so so much! xx
HOLY crap. Just after watching the first few minutes of this video and I realize I have all 9 of the depression symptoms. Usually 6 of them are active at once but sometimes I get all at once. This is hell. 😞
So sorry man 😔 consider a therapist?
ptsd with major depression here. Sleep is r3ally hard, but can totally change by the next day. I had terrible reactions to sleep meds-worst was sleep meds. I drove 15 miles, naked, with no memory or plan. Scared the hell out me and my partner, unbelievably scary.
Thank you so much for all your videos! super educational and you send good vibes.
Im a 10th grader and have been feeling like this since 6th. Nobody knows, not even my parents. I wish i could get diagnosed so people would stop calling me lazy and rude whatsoever but i will never be getting one considering how my parents are
I scored 7, and it's been going on for a whole year, maybe I should seek outside help. Thanks for this I tend to downplay the severity of my mental health but that is unwise.
I recommend you find help, as you said. Good job realizing!
Hello from Belgium!
Thanks for the detailed explanation, it will be very usefull to talk about it to aother people.
Nice t-shirt by the way :p
I had this terrible what I think was a major depression episode that lasted about 2 weeks and was terrible and I even attempted. but I’m so glad that maybe it won’t come back ever again .
I've heard so many wonderful things about magic mushrooms but I can't easily get some, Is there any realiable source I can purchase from??
I'm so interested in the experience but am terrified of having a bad trip
I did two grams last time, it was a thrilling experience and I enjoyed it
(doctor_mckenzie)
Got psych's*
This whole thing is pretty new to me, can I try 3grams?
@@geraldmiller5343 where to search? Is it IG ??
The fact that you would use iDubbs for one of your animations momentarily lifted my depression
Thank you for the clarifications and the inclusion of burn out. I was trying to recall the updated name for dysthymia per the DSM-5; I had forgotten, as I was working with the DSM-IV until the Clinical Vignette exam in 2015...then I switched careers! Thinking of returning part-time as so many people need help (and my LMFT is current!).
I fucking hate feeling like I had to watch this.
I have short bouts of feeling better-happier. But then the depression always seems to come back worse...
I had a depression diagnosis for 2 decades before diagnosis changed to bipolar 1 disorder & PTSD. Even after diagnosed bipolar, psychiatrist still wrote "major depression"
That is what I was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 rapid cycler with major depression and ptsd and I have ADD. I take meds which leave me numb but without them become someone else for 3 days then normal for a day, then so depressed I can't function for 3 days. I thought I was just going to have to live this way for the rest of my life.
Did you get better ....have things improved for you?
I'm not handling... I lost my career job @ 62yrs old. I had stress, anxiety, insomnia,... and now depression. Anhidonia is horrible. I lost all interests and have no pleasure. I'm all alone, with negative thoughts of guilt, shame, self loafing, etc... my physical health too,... unable to be happy, positive, goals... makes depression worse..
Sleep Deprivation is unbearable also.... I don't know,.. how much more I can continue like this... 🙏😣
Klanderkal, this might not likely help, but I put it out there. I'm 71, have had major depression since age 23. Suicide attempt at age ,59. The only thing that helps is that I know it was different once, before age 5. I've done primal therapy, meds, turned back to God. - who I curse more than praise. Having said that, I pray that God will bless you. I feel your pain.
@@mikebesop1595 Wow,... Thank you so much Mikebesop.!!
I really appreciate your comment.
I'm really struggling and suffering so badly..
I lost so much Mikebesop..! It would take hours to mention them all. I'm on a walk.... I'd like to mention more,... after.
Okay..?
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@@mikebesop1595 Hey mikebesop,...
I believe you do... feel some of my pain. Depression is a horrible. ! Sorry you've had this for so long.
I lost my wife to divorce, that shattered me... I was starting to get past that,.. then I lost all my life's savings in a stock I had invested in. It totally crashed, and I lost $779,000..! I was told to take it out,.. but I procrastinated. My attitude became so negative! I got ousted from my sports organization,.. which I deserved. But, I lost interest in my favorite sport and just quit. I cannot believe I could ever quit what I loved. That hurt me inside. Then my Mother, my 101yr. Grandmother, my Uncle and his son all die.!! I was so stressed. Then, it happened.
I made a foolish mistake, and I was suspended pending termination at my dream career job. I was panicking.. it' was everything to me.! I was a high seniority level City Bus Driver. I couldn't sleep, the insomnia was horrible. When I lost my job,.. I just lost it. The Anxiety, stress, insomnia and the anhedonic depression are extremely debilitating. I have lost my want to live. I don't even want to go on...
I've set up the vacuum cord 2x.. I just needed to jump off. I've called 988 , and VA suicide lines, and talked... it doesn't change things.
..... im hurting mentally. I just don't care about anything anymore...
But....
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Ive got 9 out of 10. No suicidal thoughts but everything else
I've heard it said that for a person to have depression, it lasts for at least two weeks. Now, for someone who has this for decades and is still on medication, but they are still not quite right in themselves, still have loss of interests in life. It's never really goes away, I have only been told that I have depression and nothing else. It's such a debilitating condition that i can't ever seem to be able to get rid of it.
After trauma I’m telling you I literally stopped eating I totally forgot about lotta stuff and I know I have something wrong with my brain I’m trying to get it together regardless I had to remind myself to eat every day that’s pretty sad I have no memory of a lot of stuff but I know a lot of that trust me it’s from trauma but yes depression is real
I’m so sorry you have to go through all this.
Thank you so much for these informative videos. I feel as if I may have mild depression however my problem is I sleep 8 or more hours most nights and still feel exhausted when I wake up almost every morning 😢
Your hair is so beautiful!
I do get a sense of relief after working out . My body feels picked up , 😅 if you can understand, like I felt like a drag before the workout .😊
Dr. Marks, thank you so much for your videos.
Recently I used the term minor depression because that term made sense as the same terminology to match the more severe major depression. Guess Major chords are the more saddening chords after all. Don't mind my off-topic rambling lol
I do have all the criteria for the diagnosis
I hope you find help and try to take care of yourself 🥰