I think this is proof that just ‘go outside, excercise or eat better’ talk when it comes to depression is invalid. Sometimes things like that can HELP, but sometimes you need a bit extra. Just like sometimes drinking water may help with your headache, but sometimes you need to have the paracetamol. Professional help and medicine is NOT taboo and there is no shame in that. So happy he’s being open and honest about this.
@@aibutttickler I have a supportive family and I’ve been battling depression for years! There’s no amount of that that can cure the fact that depression is real. So you’re wrong. Don’t judge a book by its cover!
Thank you Phelps. I deal with it daily. I have taken care of my grandmother who passed away in my arms in April at home. She was the only family I had. And I suffer daily without my grandmother. Now that she went home to be with The Lord I feel more depressed then ever. I now have a 4 month old daughter and I lean on her and The Lord. I appreciate your testimony so much. God bless you. 🙏🏻✝️
First of all stand up for this very very great athlete and swimmer who won 23 Gold medals for his country USA in Olympics and very big games........He is a born sportsman and a swimmer and full of sportsman spirit and really his country is proud of him even to break his record is very tough..........secondly depression is just a phase of brain chemical imbalance which with medication and therapy you will be out soon ......He as a sportsman fought very well with his disease and now sharing his experience and this will definitely give depression and mania patients encouragement how to get out of it............God bless him and loads of love and respect for this very great athlete born in many centuries...Michael Phelps..
Do you really think his problem is of brain chemical imbalance..its all about beliefs not knowing the Allmighty..not knowing about the last prophet life..not knowing about Quran not knowing about the real purpose of life....whether muslim or non muslim if we dont realize the real purpose of life anxiety depression and alot of other things are just waiting for us....our stay here is temperory we stepping towards eternal life every seconds...we will be answerable for each momentbwe spent here.....a big big and most difficult exam ia awaiting us my friend...wining 23 gold or winning 123 gold would not be able to satisfied us and gives our heart that happiness that satisfaction....i have seen people who are earning 3000 rupees mean just 18 or 20$ a month...with 3 to 4 kids wife mom dad ..but their satisfaction could not be measured.its beyond our imagination...you know why because they r living a life which the last prophet(pbuh) lived...sorry for my english bwcause its not my native language💞💞💞💞💞
Very happy to see he has found peace & happiness. I also think its important when he shares his message that people recognize not everyone can just ask for help - when you don't have anyone to ask & you don't have the $$ it makes the near impossible task of asking for help, actually impossible.
Michael D. Williams III he's not religious though. It's impossible to walk on a lake of fire for all eternity, when there's no afterlife anyways. Religion$ scam types of disabled people, such as those living with the effects of Stockholm syndrome suffering from delusions of grandeur. Notice how you cant walk on water? Religion$ are scams.
True Tech People with depression need to learn to help themselves. It is the first step to healing. Waiting for God to help may be a long and possibly deadly wait.
Laurel Girard there is without a doubt, absolutely no disneyland in the sky to look forward to. No flying curly haired naked human looking people though with backwings playing chordal unisons with gravity defying harps, none of that. At the end of life's road, we end up in a very gross way. So people should stick around as long as humanly possible, because people really only do live just once.
Everyone who has a negative comment -- this is the very reason why famous ppl don't speak up. That's why kate spade & Anthony bourdain struggled w suicide. Money won't cure mental health - it can help but just shows everyone is human. He's being brave to let himself show he's vulnerable.
Thank you for sharing Michael Phelps, I also struggle with depression myself everything U said I've been thru & still going thru it's hard to break out the shell I have my good days and I have my bad days. BUT lately I've been having a wonderful day which is so awesome!! Some people don't understand depression. Thank you NBC for putting this message out.
I love that he's opening up about his depression stuff but then again people need to understand that you're in a very good position where you got money to do that a lot of people who do have this don't have money to go speak to people and this is why I advised people who has depression to speak to whoever you're comfortable with whoever you know that listen and understand they might not say the best thing for you to hear but maybe just talking about it will help
I am thrilled that Michael P. is opening up regarding depression, etc. However, not everyone is able to afford their (Talk Space) services That is truly sad. I know people who have wanted to get help and cannot pay the financial requirements.
Thank you Mr. Michael Phelps. I want you to know how much this mean to me & every other soul on this planet. Thank you to NBC News for putting this message out there. Sending gratitude, peace, love & light to us all 💟🙏☮️✊☯️🙌♥️
Maybe it's hard to love yourself, when you're seeking out to be loved, first. No hate comments are required when asking for help! Windy, no need for negative comments here. The person is reaching out for help!
Not trying to be harsh here. Just saying. If you don't love yourself, no one else will. Take care of yourself. Treat yourself with respect. You deserve it.
@@w.c.5173 absolutely we have come alone and nature punishes us for not taking care of ourself it's nature's way of making u urself and hence perfect !!
If you think a bit, this depression is more and more part of our life. It wasn't like this before. Something changed. I don't believe that you can have a good quality therapy over the phone. There is something precious in live interaction. Thank you Michael for your honesty. May God bless you, seek Him in your life, I believe He can help you. 🙏
Extremely common side affect of PED use and especially after you stop the PEDs as your body and mind go through long term withdrawals. All the greats experienced it at one time or another.
Money can't buy happiness. If you reach some points, and get anything you want, and suddenly feel to maintain it, and you struggle to maintain it, dealing with bad habit or sin or hard work or anything else that can be gone or causing a bad mental health or God will take it, it so frustating.
I’m fascinated that Michael Phelps uses water wings on his kid. When I used to teach swimming, water wings were like the devil’s tool, they were responsible for killing kicks on kids (teaching them poor kicking techniques). I’m fascinated that he uses them as a teaching aid to help teach his kid proper kicking
LivingDeadGirl i jumped off the diving board as a rug rat, and didn't understand the concept of swimming so well at the time. Eventually I did, however, I'm trying to develop a lidar based scanner type of lifeguard, it will relay info to first responders.
Don’t ever take happiness for granted. You should cherish every moment of happiness because some people are not lucky enough to be happy. Some of us really struggle internally just to feel happy for a day. So if you are happy, cherish that. Don’t take happiness for granted.
Thank you so much, Michael.. to have someone of your stature be open about this.. I am so grateful. I lost my son to depression and have it myself. I hope you are in good mental health! ❤
I didn't care for antidepressants either,it seemed like all of they did,was upset my stomach and make my contact Lenses uncomfortable,who's got time with that BS?!
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.
Curtis- There is a huggggee difference between stress and Depression.. Depression is a beast all of its own. Robin Williams was one of the most recognized and successful people on the planet who committed suicide due to depression. It seems weird to us but very real for them.
It is interesting that these legends ( Michael Phelps in this video, Andre Agassi.....) have worked so hard and suffered so much in their childhood to become these champions that They do not will their children to experience these hardships even one day.
Psilocybin containing mushroom saved my life. The drastically reduced my benzodiazepine withdrawal allowing me to quite illicit pill addiction after three years of heavy daily use before it would had became medically dangerous to quit... it has also helped me to survive depression
Another reminder that Jesus saves! And if you are reading this God has graced you with ANOTHER CHANCE at life, to change, to prepare for his return. Do not WAIT until something bad happens to start believing in God and calling on Jesus! Do it now! You don’t know when your last breath will be!!! Let many people receive this message father, let your will be done.
Trying to get help and ask for therapist, ends up having more anxiety for how expensive it is per minute. Average people can’t simply afford therapist and help, unfortunately.
So what ARE your struggles? What Are your issues? All he does is talk about "depression". All he says is abstraction. Hw has access to therapeutic help 24/7? Has a wife and kids; big house... and yet talks about suicide???
They should do sit-ups where the upper part of the abdomen is worked, with the legs raised and trying to touch the feet with the hands and its variants that work the upper part of the abdomen, they will see improvements quickly. That upper abdominal exercise will take away your depression and anxiety, it will also heal your mind...
@@happyshanghao nope, it’s a reaction on some kind of life circumstances, check new studies depression is not a chemical imbalance or physical or mental illness, it’s a state of mind.
Michael Phelps talking about depression in athletes during this corona outbreak. Covid 19 is just showing us how not important how many influencers are and michael is worried that's gonna cause a spike in athlete suicides... oh well, sports aren't essential 🤣
Stephanie Wood cbd oil with trace of thc even dramatically helps both anxiety and depression, so I don’t know how you can say weed wouldn’t. It can help people .... and it could give a slim amount a full on anxiety attack. A lot depends on the strain.
Stephanie Wood weed isn't for everyone, that is true, yet, its for those who are into it. There are different strains too that might be worth examining. Some may work better for you specifically than others. However, you might just not want to do that, which is fine too.
Him talking about this helps more people than he knows.
Depression Talks With Immanuel nice pun
I agree
Depression & Anxiety are not cured by fame or 💸. They effect all classes . Seek treatment, it works. Stay alive.
I am glad to see public figures, particularly sports men and women, openly disccuss their battles with mental health issues.
HONKY! THE! BALTIMORE! BULLET! (BB)! HONKY! HA! HA! HA!
I think this is proof that just ‘go outside, excercise or eat better’ talk when it comes to depression is invalid. Sometimes things like that can HELP, but sometimes you need a bit extra. Just like sometimes drinking water may help with your headache, but sometimes you need to have the paracetamol. Professional help and medicine is NOT taboo and there is no shame in that. So happy he’s being open and honest about this.
@@aibutttickler there's a report that vegans are more likely to be depressed
@@aibutttickler I have a supportive family and I’ve been battling depression for years! There’s no amount of that that can cure the fact that depression is real. So you’re wrong. Don’t judge a book by its cover!
@@WolfyMarcus I'm a vegan and I agree that having meat in your diet doesn't make you depressed
Depression is like the Spanish Inquisition, nobody expects it.
He is so articulate and it’s amazing that he is raising awareness about mental health. Awesome work Michael Phelps!
Thank you Phelps. I deal with it daily. I have taken care of my grandmother who passed away in my arms in April at home. She was the only family I had. And I suffer daily without my grandmother. Now that she went home to be with The Lord I feel more depressed then ever. I now have a 4 month old daughter and I lean on her and The Lord. I appreciate your testimony so much. God bless you. 🙏🏻✝️
First of all stand up for this very very great athlete and swimmer who won 23 Gold medals for his country USA in Olympics and very big games........He is a born sportsman and a swimmer and full of sportsman spirit and really his country is proud of him even to break his record is very tough..........secondly depression is just a phase of brain chemical imbalance which with medication and therapy you will be out soon ......He as a sportsman fought very well with his disease and now sharing his experience and this will definitely give depression and mania patients encouragement how to get out of it............God bless him and loads of love and respect for this very great athlete born in many centuries...Michael Phelps..
Do you really think his problem is of brain chemical imbalance..its all about beliefs not knowing the Allmighty..not knowing about the last prophet life..not knowing about Quran not knowing about the real purpose of life....whether muslim or non muslim if we dont realize the real purpose of life anxiety depression and alot of other things are just waiting for us....our stay here is temperory we stepping towards eternal life every seconds...we will be answerable for each momentbwe spent here.....a big big and most difficult exam ia awaiting us my friend...wining 23 gold or winning 123 gold would not be able to satisfied us and gives our heart that happiness that satisfaction....i have seen people who are earning 3000 rupees mean just 18 or 20$ a month...with 3 to 4 kids wife mom dad ..but their satisfaction could not be measured.its beyond our imagination...you know why because they r living a life which the last prophet(pbuh) lived...sorry for my english bwcause its not my native language💞💞💞💞💞
Very happy to see he has found peace & happiness. I also think its important when he shares his message that people recognize not everyone can just ask for help - when you don't have anyone to ask & you don't have the $$ it makes the near impossible task of asking for help, actually impossible.
May God touch those going through depression!
Keona Jordan Music & Tips Thank you!
Stephanie Wood you’re welcome 😇
Michael D. Williams III he's not religious though. It's impossible to walk on a lake of fire for all eternity, when there's no afterlife anyways. Religion$ scam types of disabled people, such as those living with the effects of Stockholm syndrome suffering from delusions of grandeur. Notice how you cant walk on water? Religion$ are scams.
True Tech People with depression need to learn to help themselves. It is the first step to healing. Waiting for God to help may be a long and possibly deadly wait.
Laurel Girard there is without a doubt, absolutely no disneyland in the sky to look forward to. No flying curly haired naked human looking people though with backwings playing chordal unisons with gravity defying harps, none of that. At the end of life's road, we end up in a very gross way. So people should stick around as long as humanly possible, because people really only do live just once.
Everyone who has a negative comment -- this is the very reason why famous ppl don't speak up. That's why kate spade & Anthony bourdain struggled w suicide. Money won't cure mental health - it can help but just shows everyone is human. He's being brave to let himself show he's vulnerable.
Great interview, both because of the honest answers and insightful questions by Savannah and Hoda!
Well, it looks like Michael phelps got another gold medal in battling depression. May MP can inspired to those people who suffer in depression.
Thank you for sharing Michael Phelps, I also struggle with depression myself everything U said I've been thru & still going thru it's hard to break out the shell I have my good days and I have my bad days. BUT lately I've been having a wonderful day which is so awesome!! Some people don't understand depression. Thank you NBC for putting this message out.
He also has the power to change society's stigma due to his fame. That's huge, and glad someone is doing it.
❤ Lovely ❤ Thank You for sharing Michael.
I love that he's opening up about his depression stuff but then again people need to understand that you're in a very good position where you got money to do that a lot of people who do have this don't have money to go speak to people and this is why I advised people who has depression to speak to whoever you're comfortable with whoever you know that listen and understand they might not say the best thing for you to hear but maybe just talking about it will help
I am thrilled that Michael P. is opening up regarding depression, etc. However, not everyone is able to afford their (Talk Space) services That is truly sad. I know people who have wanted to get help and cannot pay the financial requirements.
Find 12 steps programs in your area / online. It’s free
@@tatianahawaii13 12 step programs are for addiction recovery this is talking about battling depression
Thank you Mr. Michael Phelps. I want you to know how much this mean to me & every other soul on this planet. Thank you to NBC News for putting this message out there.
Sending gratitude, peace, love & light to us all
💟🙏☮️✊☯️🙌♥️
#bethechangeyouwanttosee #ghandiG
I’m DEPRESSED AM& no one GIVES ME A FLYING SHIP
I care. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.😊
No one can help you except you. I also have that mentality sometimes. But cold hard fact. You must love yourself before loving anyone else.
Maybe it's hard to love yourself, when you're seeking out to be loved, first. No hate comments are required when asking for help! Windy, no need for negative comments here. The person is reaching out for help!
Not trying to be harsh here. Just saying. If you don't love yourself, no one else will. Take care of yourself. Treat yourself with respect. You deserve it.
@@w.c.5173 absolutely we have come alone and nature punishes us for not taking care of ourself it's nature's way of making u urself and hence perfect !!
I wish I had someone to talk to :(
Michael Phelps the best USA Swimmer even he has the most gold medals in the world 🔥🔥💯💯
happy 35th birthday michael fred phelps !!!
I can't afford therapy for my depression and avoident personality disorder :(
Hope you’re doing well.
If you think a bit, this depression is more and more part of our life. It wasn't like this before. Something changed.
I don't believe that you can have a good quality therapy over the phone. There is something precious in live interaction.
Thank you Michael for your honesty. May God bless you, seek Him in your life, I believe He can help you. 🙏
Extremely common side affect of PED use and especially after you stop the PEDs as your body and mind go through long term withdrawals.
All the greats experienced it at one time or another.
He had a private struggle with depression, but atleast he has money. Most of us who are depressed, are financially unstable.
That's because he's probably someone who has high functioning depression. Most people when they get depressed, can't work or focus on anything else
Money can't buy happiness. If you reach some points, and get anything you want, and suddenly feel to maintain it, and you struggle to maintain it, dealing with bad habit or sin or hard work or anything else that can be gone or causing a bad mental health or God will take it, it so frustating.
I know many people who have plenty of money and are severely depressed. Depression doesn't discriminate on any level.
Find 12 steps program. It’s free. Lots of therapists are on youtube. Check out “uncommon therapy” channel
I’m fascinated that Michael Phelps uses water wings on his kid. When I used to teach swimming, water wings were like the devil’s tool, they were responsible for killing kicks on kids (teaching them poor kicking techniques). I’m fascinated that he uses them as a teaching aid to help teach his kid proper kicking
LivingDeadGirl i jumped off the diving board as a rug rat, and didn't understand the concept of swimming so well at the time. Eventually I did, however, I'm trying to develop a lidar based scanner type of lifeguard, it will relay info to first responders.
True Tech that sounds awesome!! I wish you lots of luck with that!! Sounds like it will really save lives!
Wish Michael Phelps was from my country .. He is such an inspiration .. He's not perfect but that's ok we love hin anyway...
Are you perfect??
(PEOPLE)! THE! (LEGENDARY)! US! SWIMMER! MICHAEL! PHELPS! HA! HA! HA!
I really appreciate Mr. Phelps candidness. That will be his legacy, imo.
Don’t ever take happiness for granted. You should cherish every moment of happiness because some people are not lucky enough to be happy. Some of us really struggle internally just to feel happy for a day. So if you are happy, cherish that. Don’t take happiness for granted.
Thank you so much, Michael.. to have someone of your stature be open about this.. I am so grateful. I lost my son to depression and have it myself. I hope you are in good mental health! ❤
“YoU JuSt nEeD tO Do MoRe ExCeRiSe!”
It’s ok not to be ok ❤️
It may have just been a mid-life crisis?
Happens to every single person, to some it happens very early on in your life, some very late
He’s so handsome!
Ive always ♡ Micheal Phelps!
Anti depressants made me more sad!!!
I didn't care for antidepressants either,it seemed like all of they did,was upset my stomach and make my contact Lenses uncomfortable,who's got time with that BS?!
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.
Prayers for anyone struggling with depression or anything else 🙏
Thank you so much Michael Phelps. I hope this helps and inspires people to get the help they need. 😍
28 medals & still stressed. Smh
Curtis 23 Yes winning 28 medals. You can still go through depression no matter what you won.
@@stephaniewood5137 i wasn't saying it in a bad way.... Its crazy that you can win 28 medals & still be depressed!
Curtis- There is a huggggee difference between stress and Depression.. Depression is a beast all of its own. Robin Williams was one of the most recognized and successful people on the planet who committed suicide due to depression. It seems weird to us but very real for them.
@@LisaPowell-so4mw you know i meant! & yes i agree
He smokes that good weed. That's what turned his frown upside-down.
If you could only believe in Jesus...
Michael is my idol
mine too bro
Jesus is the great healer...Have a nice day❤
Thanks
now that we know him more, his philosophy as a human being, no wonder he developed into having depression
No doubts, the greatest !!! not vain Phelps is written with "helps," and then he does!!!
I hope I'm cure from depression it starting comeback sometimes
Inspiringg ! Go through it ! We can do it when we believe in ourself:)
It is interesting that these legends ( Michael Phelps in this video, Andre Agassi.....) have worked so hard and suffered so much in their childhood to become these champions that They do not will their children to experience these hardships even one day.
I'm here after simone biles gave up
Hasnt left the house for 5 days? Lets try 5 years
I don't know you,I never see you in my life,I have one baby
I hate my life
Am I the only one who thinks those journalists were totally turned on for him
Psilocybin containing mushroom saved my life. The drastically reduced my benzodiazepine withdrawal allowing me to quite illicit pill addiction after three years of heavy daily use before it would had became medically dangerous to quit...
it has also helped me to survive depression
Another reminder that Jesus saves! And if you are reading this God has graced you with ANOTHER CHANCE at life, to change, to prepare for his return. Do not WAIT until something bad happens to start believing in God and calling on Jesus! Do it now! You don’t know when your last breath will be!!! Let many people receive this message father, let your will be done.
Trying to get help and ask for therapist, ends up having more anxiety for how expensive it is per minute. Average people can’t simply afford therapist and help, unfortunately.
So what ARE your struggles? What Are your issues? All he does is talk about "depression". All he says is abstraction. Hw has access to therapeutic help 24/7? Has a wife and kids; big house... and yet talks about suicide???
They should do sit-ups where the upper part of the abdomen is worked, with the legs raised and trying to touch the feet with the hands and its variants that work the upper part of the abdomen, they will see improvements quickly. That upper abdominal exercise will take away your depression and anxiety, it will also heal your mind...
Nobody helps you unless they think you are valuable. I don't want to be here anymore
Dude you need one good shovel and garden. Stop bullshitting
How I wish I could go back to 2004
l want a dollar for how many guys would line up to drop their seed on megs
I like you better baby faced with no beard.loved watching you swim from another swimmer
So true
Peace
Helps so much
I love this ❤️
I don’t understand exact reason why he was in depression ? What is the reason ?
Depression is a mental illness dawg
@@happyshanghao nope, it’s a reaction on some kind of life circumstances, check new studies depression is not a chemical imbalance or physical or mental illness, it’s a state of mind.
Like a leprechaun
He is depressed he didn't get all the gold.
Also WTF IDK who can relate to him?
Michael Phelps talking about depression in athletes during this corona outbreak. Covid 19 is just showing us how not important how many influencers are and michael is worried that's gonna cause a spike in athlete suicides... oh well, sports aren't essential 🤣
I'm assuming you are not a big fan of sports?
@@glasstumble1677 I am a fan of sports but I dont believe in idolizing people for playing kids games.
Hoda can never get the depression part.
Shes to popcorn
If Novak Djokovic can be half of this man I would call
Him a saint
*But what was his issue exactly?*
BIG TUNA!
BOO-WOO, he's just another puppet on strings.
WhatEVERRRR ...
Wtf ignorant statement
@@carolellamuch9571 Let me guess you carry around a bag full of pills as directed
Jamiepr3 Z if i needed them and if that would help me lead a more balanced life absolutely
All he has to do is smoke some weed
Herbalist Herbalist I struggle with depression also and marijuana does not help
Stephanie Wood lol well then try some opioids💊💉😂😳😰🤢😵
Stephanie Wood cbd oil with trace of thc even dramatically helps both anxiety and depression, so I don’t know how you can say weed wouldn’t. It can help people .... and it could give a slim amount a full on anxiety attack. A lot depends on the strain.
Stephanie Wood weed isn't for everyone, that is true, yet, its for those who are into it. There are different strains too that might be worth examining. Some may work better for you specifically than others. However, you might just not want to do that, which is fine too.
Mish mash yes, strain matters too. I also mentioned that, then read you mentioned it as well. Lol