How I Overcame Depression and Anxiety | Mimi Ikonn
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- Hi my beautiful friends! In this video I share with you how I overcame Depression and Anxiety. Below are all of the resources I mention in the video.
VipassanaMeditation:www.dhamma.org/en/locations/d...
Article on benefits of meditation: comfortpit.com/superhuman-bene...
Books:
Ultra Mind Solution by Mark Hyman M.D.
Five Minute Journal www.fiveminutejournal.com
The Body Keeps the Score Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
Yoga ( I specifically like Hatha yoga or Restorative Yoga)
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What is Hearth Math? www.heartmath.org/support/faq...
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"It was affecting all of my relationships - mainly the one I had with myself" so spot on.
keilanatalierose tell me about it
keilanatalierose yes my anxiety is taking over my relationship . Idk what to do & how to just deal with it .
Meditate and keep yourself healthy I kinda feel rock bottom but I hope your better
Hey. If you're
reading this, you're beautiful. you're incredible. you're a human, and you matter. you can do so much. I don't care who you are. I'm here for you and I believe in you.
what helped me more than ten years ago:
- i stopet smoking weed
- i started to eat healthy (which endet in becoming a vegan)
- i startet doing some sports (swimming) and after a while a started doing yoga which leadet me to meditation as well
- i lost some friends and got me some new ones
- i read a lot of books about this topic which helpet me a lot
- i stopet drinking alcohol ( i drink some sometimes but not frequently)
can you help me with some advices for my situation
That is amazing it makes me feel so happy seeing people get out of bad times in there life and strive for better things to push them toward a better future keep up the great work. :)
Michaela Fuchs hey did you have anxiety attacks while working out?
Wow it sounds like you made some amazing life changes, congrats Michaela
Yesss sooo true David :-)
I went through anxiety and panic attacks. God has healed me 🙌🙏 doctor wanted to put me on medication i refused! God was the answer and is the answer for everyone. talking with God every day when i would feel anxious knowing that God is with me all the time has healed me. let go and let God work. theres a message for every trial we face i dont wish i never experienced panic attacks Im happy I experienced them God works in mysterious ways and he worked through the trials i went through to help me grow. God Bless
Juan Montoya can you tell me how please I'm interested in your story. someone above posted that anxiety cannot be healed that sent me into panic 😣
Hi lainey Im thinking of making some youtube videos to help people. My story is so long to share through typing. but to sum it all up I put my hope and trust in Jesus and he saved me he gave me life!
The most important relationship for every one of us is our relationship with Jesus Christ. Choosing to believe that he is who he claimed to be-the Son of God and the only way to salvation-and receiving him by faith as your Lord and Savior is the most vital act anyone will ever do. We want life. He is Life. We need cleansing. He is the Living Water.
Here is a simple prayer if you have not yet given your life to Jesus and invited him into yours:
Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God, that you died on the cross to rescue me from sin and death and to restore me to the Father. I choose now to turn from my sins, my self-centeredness, and every part of my life that does not please you. I choose you. I give myself to you. I receive your forgiveness and ask you to take your rightful place in my life as my Savior and Lord. Come reign in my heart, fill me with your love and your life, and help me to become a person who is truly loving-a person like you. Restore me, Jesus. Live in me. Love through me. Thank you, God. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
I hate seeing people suffer when they dont have to go through it alone. There is power in the name of Jesus to break every chain in your life that is holding you back from living an abundant filled joyful life. I share what I know because I want to help people. I love everyone and want everyone to know Jesus our lord and savior! king of this world creator of everything. Im not saying believing in Jesus will stop all struggles. we will still go through trials but with Jesus by our side we can go through these struggles with Joy and peace because God is with us! I pray you give your life to Jesus I know if you do Jesus will restore your life and bring peace and love into your heart. God Bless all my Love
Juan Montoya I struggle with anxiety depression and panic attacks and I have found god and he showing me he glory but some times I feel so scare
Amanda Avila I have my days also where I struggle with anxiety still but what helps me is to keep my thoughts on Jesus think about things that are worthy of praise! I like to put on worship music every morning and pray, sing and dance 🙌🏻 when I keep my thoughts on God he strengthens me and gives me peace💜Read Gods word daily, pray and sing God is present with us always he’s right beside us every moment there’s no need to fear anything. No need to gear the future God is there with us and the moment we’re in now God is with us he is in control of our life.surrender your day to him and have God take control keep praying till something happens God wants us to be persistent and build our faith💜 fear is from the enemy he wants us to feel down and trapped struggling. We have Jesus within us we are over-comers so if we have Jesus who could possibly come against us? No one and nothing! Keep that in your thoughts when and if you get a panic attack while you’re experiencing it just say I don’t need to fear I have the power of Jesus within me helping me overcome. And no matter what happens to me I’m going to heaven so I have no need to fear death! God Bless you!
Lainey Lolls we can be healed from anxiety it’s all in our minds. I urge you to read the battle field of the mind by Joyce Meyer and the purpose driven life by rick warren! God Bless you! 💜
7 years later and this video is still so helpful ❤️ Thank you
yes do a video on gratefullness wals...please
*walks
MEDICATION CAN HELP..it saved my life. Don't put off medication, anxiety and depression are illnesses just like any other illness. Your brain is a physical part of your body and you must treat it that way. If I had high blood pressure I would take medication for it, regardless of the "substances" it put in my body. Why should you treat a mental illness any differently? Do what helps you, but there is absolutely no shame in taking an antidepressant.
+Caitlin Burcham i totally agree with you. But should also mention that for high blood pressure well as taking medication you need to eat healthy and exercise. Same goes with mental illness, you need to think healthy, improve your lifestyle. It's only the combination that can give full cure.
+Lava CD definitely! Mimi's advice in this video is great
Caitlin Burcham i totally agree with you ❤️
I am on meds becouse my physical symptoms were so severe and persistent . But ppl sometimes dont get it , they think it only affects your feelings and your mind and your body is highly functional. But if you suffer from clinical mental illness you have to treat it couse holistic stuff wont help sometimes ... u dont treat Diabetes with the help of holy spirit but you take insulin couse your body cant process the sugar .
The same it is with mental illness . Your mind cant anymore process your thoughts and feelings and the stress . This is manifested with so many health issues that people who go through severe mental disorder know it
Meds are not always necessary and can really ruin your life. Without you knowing it
Caitlin Burcham medications masks an issue not solve it. Mimi actually went and healed her mind without medication in a natural way. If you stop taking your meds today all your anxiety and depression will return. So it’s no good and also meds actually harm you in the long run
"If you want to heal, you have to face it." So true! Thank you.
Mimi you are truly one of the most amazing and inspirational women in the world. Honestly I think that more people should be aware of you because you are the most wonderful person. You are caring, strong and positive which is incredibly inspirational, and I think many young girls in particular need women like you in their lives, whether that's in real life or online like this. I am so glad that you are influencing people over youtube etc. because we need your amazing and beautiful soul on here. I very rarely write something like this but honeslty I feel only love and gratitude for you and look forward to every single one of your videos because they are so positive and helpful. You are geniune and inspirational which is truly amazing! Thank you! xx
+Leyla Clare Thank you so much Leyla
absolutely true layla. it's Mimi who inspires me to always stay positive and never give up!
+Mimi Ikonn Mimi can you speak more about meditation! Please!!
Yes I accept what a few other comments said - it's not as easy than it sounds to beat the fear of driving.
Be cautious and get help from other people. I searched round a few sites and discovered a lot of expert help by searching google on sites such as Fergs Driver Dismay. Good luck and hope you are successful!
Leyla Ozkan
I understand you. I am an EXTREMELY EMOTIONAL person, but two things that helped me was God and the Bible, having God brings to true happiness not earthly things! I love you Mimi
I suffered from a lot of self esteem issues, and meeting my husband really helped me turn it all around. I'm definitely not saying that a man will fix problems, but just the unconditional love he showed me really helped me become a happier person. So I definitely teared up with you when you mentioned Alex.
+Freckle Finance I can relate to you so much, I feel the same way with my current partner. He's always showing me unconditional love and I'm truly happy when this is something I hadn't felt in such a long time. The Universe will always place on our path the right people at the right time :))
Good to know this can happen. I only had toxic relationships that triggered more anxiety and depression. Law of attraction bs says you don't deserve love in a depressed and anxious vibe, but that's not true. Love heals.
Please do an update on how your anxiety/depression is doing now.
This was probably one of the most real videos anyone has posted and I have watched on depression and anxiety.
However, I do believe that pills can be beneficial and that they're worth a shot if you're really feeling terrible. Maybe not for everyone in every situation but depression and anxiety for a lot of people is also an imbalance in the brain which is what the pills help with to fix and once the imbalance begins to be corrected there's a significant difference just in how you feel overall. It's not mind altering or changes who you are or things like that. If anything, they will make you closer to how you should be feeling again. A lot of people think that when they take the pills and they "feel different" it's the pills changing your mind and how you think... No, it's the pills changing your overall mood and just taking away some of the clouds that were once there. It feels "different" because things aren't as dark anymore. I know for me I would not be able to overcome my anxiety and depression with just seeing a therapist. For me, there'll be days when I don't even know why I'm panicking or feeling upset I just do and when that happens, that's when the pills are useful.
No, they're not the complete solution but they definitely help in the right situation in conjunction with other things.
I cried with you throughout this video, Mimi
+Meagan Ewing aww...thank you so much Meagan
+Meagan Ewing Mee, too. I remembered how this felt years ago...
+Mimi Ikonn. Hi Mimi. Marco encorage you so much, and tells you that you are always sweet and always friendly. Mimi, COURAGE. Do not cry for these sweet worlds that i ave written to you because this is reality, and is not a lie. Belive me.
Just wanted to say that medication saved my life. I don't want someone to turn away from it because of negative comments here. I had panic so bad I couldn't leave my house. With medication I am now living a normal life and not wanting it to end like I did when I was depressed and anxious.
Hello! How did you start with meditation ? I want to start meditating, but I don't know where to start? It would be very helpful 😄
How are you now ?
What medication 💊 helped you
As someone who has had endured and overcome depression and anxiety, I can truly relate to your experience and story. You are brave to share this story and I applaud you :) To me, its all been about getting to know God and have a relationship with Him, and through that everything has slowly took its place in my life. Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!
God can go fuck himself
freethinker 454, u r stupid
La Vida Clara Amen! :) 💗
freethinker424 wow , well we can guess how your life will end up or how it is already, completed crap!
La Vida Clara how did you start your journey? I recently started anxiety and depression i have an amazing supportive husband and 3 adorable kids. I can't eat i can't think i can't stop being scared or anxious. I can't get out of my house. Please i need some help on how to slowly but surely get closer to god and for him to help surpass this experience
Does anyone want to see a video on meditation too? :))
You said "I am not a doctor, just a human being." I say you are in many ways better than a doctor. You project kindness, caring and above all love for life and humanity. Big hug to you and Alex
mimi! thank you so much for your interview tips! I put myself out there. I gave 100 percent to my resume and cover letter! I wrote a thank you more, I looked my best. I looked for a job that was right for me! I found one as a bookkeeper. During the interview, he asked about my resume. he suggested I work with the marketing director to help them build a social media presence. I said that I would love that project. I got the job! Mimi, I got the job that I love to do and it comes with salary and benifits so that I can afford to take care of my daughter without relying on my exhusband. I am soo happy! Thank you for your suggestions
congratulations!
Congratulations dear :)))
hi many congratulations.
+sha wow. thank you! thank everyone for all of the support and love. it is remarkable how much kindness I see on this vhannel
Tiffany, let me start by saying congratulations. I wish you all the best with your new job. I am in the process of finding a job and would love to see the interview tips that Mimi gave. I searched all of her videos and couldn't find anything about interviews. Would you mind telling me exactly where you found it... Thank you and good luck
I liked watching this hence you mentioned that you have to shift your mind from the (WHY) to the (HOW) I suffered panic attack ,anxiety and depression for almost a year and it was hard, painful and scary at some point and it was not easy to live a normal life … I stopped going out, couldn’t make friends or do all the things I loved doing bcz of the feeling … I thank God because I couldn’t continue taking meds but I started praying a lot and almighty God healed me 🙏🏽🙏🏽😊 now am a new mum noticed I’ve been abit anxious but it is nothing compared to the pain I went through before… I thank God everyday 🙌🙌🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Mimi, I'm a clinical therapist and I work with children who have trauma. Everything you said is accurate and this video inspired me to look into meditation further. Thank you!!! I've been following you since the beginning.
LilyWasHere Hi!Than you should really read that book she suggested!The body keeps the score!The book is actually writen by a real professional who wrote his experience , how he cured and helped the children and veterans with trauma!He used yoga, massage, theatriacl plays and neurofeedback!You should really read it❤️
you magically always answer my questions right at the time I'm struggling
+Laurie Raverdy :)
to be honest this video was a life changer. All these videos on youtube about anxiety and depression but yours, yours, was so damn inspirational. i cried and this helped me a lot!! ill have to listen to it more often. the fact that you are laughing at yourself when you talk about this is so comforting. thank you so much girl!! i am most definitely subscribing
I agree!!! ❤️
I remember when I have red a Viktor's Frankl book for the first time and it had changed my mind dramatically. It was the first time when I started to understand myself.
Thank you Mimi for your video.
Best wishes xxx
I need a video on meditation. How you meditate. I have problem with overthinking and thinking when meditating!
+Lauren Lynn In the video she talks about how meditation doesn't necessarily mean clearing your mind totally. It's about how you are exercising your mind and figuring out problems and coming to terms with them.
+Lauren Lynn and how to overcome them.
There are meditation videos all over TH-cam. I recommend Jason Stephenson. I have PTSD and it's really hard for me to find someone who can make me feel better. He does.
Love how transparent you are! Thanks for posting this!
This video couldn't come at a better time, thank you!
LOVE, love love! Thank you for being open and I agree 100% having gone a similar route! x
you are so strong mentally
One of the best videos on TH-cam.
Such a beautiful message Mimi!
I feel so blessed that I found your channel. Thank you. Much love Mimi
It's amazing how you overcame this. Medications aren't a solution but in some cases it is essential to go through the hardest stages. It is not about believing in it. It's science and it works. Of course the solution is beyond that. I'm really glad you could find you're way out. You are an inspiration.
separate video on meditation :)
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences in this video! It just feels good to see that you're not the only one who has to deal with depression/anxiety
Thank you so much mimi for sharing some of these, you and Alex are such an inspiration.
Thanks for putting this out, its just what i need. So thankful
Thank you Mimi for making this video!
You spoke so well about a lot of difficult topics and offered great advice.
Hearing about your stories and what you have overcome is very up lifting.
❤︎
Thank you, Mimi! This was beautiful and so helpful!
Thank you so much Mimi for sharing this video.
You're such an amazing person, and an inspiration! ❤️❤️
Please make a video about meditation Mimi! So proud of you that you shared this video with us!
Mimi, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m currently going through something that has left me feeling depressed and like I was helpless, like this is never going to pass, but seeing you being as you are now, happy, smiling and just so balanced has given me the courage to think, that by doing all of the things you suggested doing, there is still hope for me. I am happy seeing you happy, I have watched your videos for some years now and I really trust you. You are great!
Thank you so much for sharing and putting it all out there! Love you!
I am soooo excited to put my kids to bed get some tea and watch this tonight yay!!!! X
LOL I am so excited to clock out of work and watch this myself. I can't at the moment but I'm itching to!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and allowing for us to understand the multifaceted person you are. Many of us, including myself, have experienced something similar to what you are sharing. I got emotional watching this. How amazing is it to have just a love that supports you and can help you heal yourself? I feel the same way in my own life and relationship even on bad days to feel so much gratitude for all that life gives you even in the struggle. I appreciate uou and this video. You continue to be an inspiration in my life. The interesting thing is I found your videos in 2013 when I just was about to graduate college and just found meditation and ended up finding the partner I have now. At the time of all this your vids inspired me to dream that I can create the life I desire for myself and by myself with the support of others of course and I can say I am slowly but surely doing it. Thanks for all that you do. Sending love from DC!
Thank you for being brave enough to share your story. You are amazing ❤️
Thank you, Mimi.
Have a wonderful day, all three of you!
I also loved the way you began the video saying to stop concentrating on the "Why" in terms of questioning why this is happening and then how you ended the video by bringing it back to "Why" but this time in terms of finding your purpose and why you do what you do. I loved that for some reason
This video was as if I was looking into a mirror. Everything you were saying, I've experienced in a similar way. This is why I love the power of TH-cam and social media. Thank you for this Mimi! I love you even more now than I did before! and congratulations! i imagine this was hard to film!
I know this was written 2 years ago, but I feel exactly the same :) I can relate to everything she said xx
Thanks for sharing. I know exactly that moment, the one you are talking about around the 6 minute mark. So glad for everyone out there who has fought through it. I hope everyone struggling finds their own way to deal with it, that works for them, and get through.
Watching this video again after so many years!!! love your talking videos.So grateful for you
Mimi, thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. You are the true definition of a true human begin that is connected to her mind and soul. I hope to be like you one day. I constantly struggle with staying attached to my bad negative emotions and past experiences. I'm just 21 but when people see me they area happy nice girl but the reality is that my bad emotions take over me. However, I'm not going to give up and find a way to heal.
Thank you once again for sharing your stories because through this message people like myself get so much strength to find a solution.
Xoxoxo
Love from Los Angeles, CA
Honestly Mimi and Alex you guys are amazing!! I don't believe I've commented on any of your guys' videos about this, but the catalyst that led me to get out of a long battle of depression was yours and Alex's videos :) I was 13 or 14 when it started and I finally can say it ended 4 months ago (I'm 19 now)!! I'm still analyzing it, but I've never been this positive or happy or productive in years!! I just wanted to say that my journey to finding how to fight the negativity started when I learned the word gratitude from one of Alex's videos 2 or 3 years ago :) You guys are like virtual mentors and I can't be more grateful for you two. I was introduced to so many great minds because of recommendations by you guys and after reading and researching and finally applying I've seen results that I've never felt before :) I lost my mom at 10 and when she passed away it's like I stopped living as well. A series of events took place after that. Those events dug me into a deeper and darker hole. To escape I used to binge watch tv shows and TH-cam videos, never studied (but somehow made it to uoft) or interacted with my family and old friends. I realized there was no way I was going to end my life so I began researching about depression on my more upbeat days. I finally started applying various things I learned after going through one of the darkest depression phases I have ever been in. That phase happened a year ago. That was my last long depression phase. Then came meditating through headspace, reading the alchemist, watching Gilmore girls and finally realizing everything I actually have :) All of that plus wise words from people like Deepak Chopra and Oprah and journaling more than I used to, oh and moving into my own place alongside making slightly stronger connections with my family, I have reached to this point :) I'm 20 in February 2017 and I'm going from this person who's never lived before to this woman entering a complex, beautiful world 💗 thank you for all the advice you guys provide, I hope both of you know how absolutely inspirational and amazing you guys are 😊 God bless you guys
That was LIGHT. Thanks and love from Milano Mimi
Even your video itself started the healing process! I love you!
youre truly one of the most beautifuliest person ive seen in my life inside and out ! :)
I can't keep my greatfullness in myself this time. Every video of yours makes me want to comment and say how thankful I am that you make videos like this. By time, you truly changed my life. You truly made me Mimi a better person. Every video of yours is a hand of Life. I can't say in words how much I respect you and love you. This video made me so emotional that I started crying tears of joy. Tears of greatfullness. Because I realized that I overcame anxiety too. I fought since I was so little and it made me so happy to finally say that I am free. I wish I could hug you right now and pass my emotions to you. To let you know how much Iove I got for you and from you.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video Mimi. You have a beautiful heart which radiates through the screen. Sending you love and hugs 😘
I want to take a moment to thank you so much, Mimi, for the effort you put into this video. You are genuinely inspirational. Thank you for taking time out of your day to help us, much love sent your way ♡
mimi, i honestly have no words to explain how i feel about you. You are truly my one and only inspiration, literally ask anyone who knows me! its been like this since I was 11 years old, (i used to love watching all of the videos you and leyla made!) im now turning 17! i love you so much and i follow everything youve said and ive changed my life throughout the years growing along with you. i feel as if we are so alike, like extremely alike. we think the same and try to be positive all the time just like you taught me. My life is such an amazing experience thanks to you. i promise i WILL meet you one day i think of this almost everyday, and in doing this i know it will become true! also, i love when you reply to me on my other social medias because it lets me know that you do notice me. i have supported you and alex for so long and i always will. and i love my five minute journal btw! love you mimi and alex! you both are truly my inspiration.
I am sitting in my car. Just got to work and I am so grateful you made this and that it spoke of non-prescription healing. I am currently on three medications to help me function. I woke up at 3:45 today and I decided I no longer want to have anxiety and depression and I decided I am going to start healing today. Thank you. I almost cried when you said meditation is not easy because I have quit on it because I couldn't calm my mind instantly. I seek quiet and stillness. The retreat you mentioned sounds blissful. Thank you so much.
how are you doing with it now?
Thanks for sharing Mimi! It takes a lot of courage to open up like that. All the best to you! You're a true inspiration for many. Keep it up!
Mimi I honestly admire and love what you do! I got emotional too during the video!! Thank you for being and inspiration to me!!!! Love from Greece!
You are following your true calling and it's a beautiful thing! Thank you for sharing your story. We are living in a time of Renaissance, it's a time of awakening and raising consciousness. By you sharing your story, you are raising the healing frequency of the world. It's something we all need to do more of, do what you do, and say what you say with more love!
Excellent Video Mimi I'm glad to see you use your platform for such an important message. I think a younger audience will benefit so much from this video!!!!!!
Thankyou so much for putting this up!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇
Thank you so much! You have no idea how helpful this is!
I got to try that heart tool. It sounds very interesting. Wonderful message Mimi :) Thank you for sharing your journey, God bless!
Thank you MiMi, this video just appeared to me when I needed. :)
Thank you for this video! Ive been dealing with anxiety again recently, and will definitely look into the 10-day courses of meditation for the future. Awesome messages xx
your such a beautiful human being mimi , your so honest and strong, love you mimi
I KNEW YOU WERE GOING TO TALK ABOUT MEDITATION AND YOGA MIMI!! I knew because it's what helped me too and how monumental that solution is. And we are very similar people in terms of our personality - we both hate taking medication and are skeptical of quick fixes of that nature. One thing I found to be very hard is that everyone around me finds meditation and yoga silly, don't take it seriously, and they are all also depressed (so common in NYC it's sad). You try to help people but they only laugh in your face and make fun of you for being a "hippie".. it's so discouraging. I meditated heavily from 16-18 but the amount of condescending responses I got or how often it was brushed off made me stray from it, and I've seen the effects of not incorporating it into my everyday life. It changed my life SO MUCH. You're inspiring me to get back into it. Thank you Mimi and I hope you continue to inspire.
Seriously Mimi? You upload a video about anxiety around the time that I am finally realizing that I have some form of it and trying to deal with it. Thank you Mimi! I swear, it's always perfect timing with you! xoxo
By far the best video i watched while browsing tons of videos!
Congratulations for being honest and brave Mimi! it is something most of us go through but rarely talk about, big thumbs up for keeping it real !
I can't explain in words how much I agree with your idea about pills. I hate it when people just advice you to take meds without trying to figure out how else the problem can be solved. You're such an inspiration to us, it takes a lot to share such personal information in public but hats off to yo for that. I've been having issues with being on the plane and I just got back from a long trip and told myself even though I love travelling, I'll stop cause I get too claustrophobic on the plane but honestly this video really helped, I'm gonna try the meditation.
does anyone else get anxiety like feeling lightheaded and hot and headaches and restlessness ? i always hear how people feel like they're having a heart attack with anxiety but i get it so different
Kennie ur symptoms r normal anxiety symptoms xxx
Kennie, Yup...I understand and feel.
I have both. A fast heart rate, flat breathing and the feeling to "zoom" out of my body.
Ahh this is was beautiful - I feel a sense of relief. Thank you being able to share so truthfully. You're so gorgeous! xx
Thank you for sharing your light and your wisdoms Mimi. I went through the exact same situation as well. There is such a stigma in society when it comes to mental illness and I'm thankful for the beautiful souls who are brave enough to share their story. I took a trip last year to Mallorca, Spain after years of not getting on a plane because of anxiety. I was so thankful that I overcame that and I wrote you an email expressing my gratitude for all the videos you have made on the subject of happiness because it got me out of my dark tunnel. You responded and said you would do a video anxiety one day and I'm so glad you did! You also said to "keep growing your inner garden". I'll never forget that. Thank you. Xoxo
Preach Mimi, every time I hear you speak I am literally so impressed by you and the fact that you share this amazing information with your viewers is just so incredibly great... so thank you! Such a great video!
With All My Love,
Leslie
Right, I feel she speaks about topics that are SO necessary and she's so insightful! I have these talks with very close friends of mine so it's nice to see this on TH-cam as well!
I feel like the question "How" instead of "why" can solve so many problems both big and small and I never thought of it that way until you said it so I guess what I'm trying to say is that you are great Mimi and I think helped many people through this video. Hugs
I have watched this video like 30 times over the past year, so inspirational x
Thanks Mimi for sharing this so truthful and honest video, that's also very helpful. We all understand how difficult it must have been to talk about those hard experiences, so the thank you is double. Please keep on doing the great job we all know you for! Go Mimi!!! xxx
Si antes te admiraba no te das una idea de cuánto te admiro ahora. Sos mi mayor inspiración hoy más que nunca. GRACIAS por compartir algo tan privado, estoy pasando por lo mismo y el verte tan bien y teniendo la vida que siempre quisiste me da mucha fuerza. GRACIAS!
Thank you Mimi for sharing 💖 I really neaded this 💖💖
Thank you for these kind and wise words ! You don't know how much it helped me.
That was amazing, it really brought tears to my eyes! Thank you so very much for the honesty and the hope! ❤️💞💕
Mimi.. First of all, I am in tears typing this. I have never ever "met" anyone so similar to myself. Most things you say throughout this video, I can relate to. Almost 100%. It is honestly immensely refreshing to listen to someone who has not only gone through similar situations but also someone who functions and has similar feelings as yourself.
The love for traveling, not believing in medication, going to therapy and not feeling like it is helping, anxiety groups (I did a retreat in the English countryside for 3 days and it was an amazing experience but didn't "save me", etc. I am definitely still stuck in anxiety.. I haven't gotten out of it. But I know I am on my way.
I quit my job a month ago because I am planning on moving to London but because of my financial situation, I haven't yet been able to. Not working and not doing what I love is obviously feeding my anxiety as my life is not very structured right now.
Alex is just an amazing human being. My ex boyfriend was truly so so so helpful and kind and understanding when we were together. I miss having that person in my life, I miss the support but I am also so so grateful that I got to experience that even if I don't have that anymore.
Again.. I'm still struggling with my anxiety, I am so much better and I am such a stable person right now. Much more than ever. Thank you for telling your story, Mimi. It means a lot to me and to many other people as well. Sending lots of love and happiness your way! Xoxo Angelina
So proud of you mimi for sharing your story with us. You're gonna really help people. I love you!
This was a brilliant video Mimi! Having experienced many of the things you spoke about I can really appreciate how much strength it must have taken for you to make this. Full with such amazing advice too, thank you xx
mimi u are truly one of the most inspirational person
Doing self help I found really beneficial. It can be a lifelong commitment for anyone willing! But for some people who are very unwell antidepressants can also help to support. Thank you for courageously sharing your experience with all of us Mimi. This has been very encouraging and inspiring :)
Hey Mimi, I have been watching your video's for a little while, they are very enjoyable! As a mental health practitioner I wanted to put it out there that Anxiety and Depression are different in their symptoms and treatment, though a person can suffer from both at the same time it is useful to differentiate the two. Most do not overcome or solve their mental health challenges but in time learn to recognize it in themselves and get better at managing it through their life. Just like meditation is a holistic treatment option and a wonderful way to maintain clarity and balance so is individual and group therapy along medication. The recipe of what will work is different for each and most need someone to help them figure it out. I don't like that our society provides medication at the first expression of emotional challenge as a bandage solution, but it does serve a purpose as part of a treatment when deemed appropriate or necessary. Often it is a long difficult journey to even accept that they have depression or anxiety. I wanted to express this so the way you shared your feelings wont perpetuate stereotypes that people have which increase their resistance to any treatment and instead continually suffer. In my experience many have strong convictions against medication and therapy but also don't have the discipline it requires, especially when they are depressed, to eat right, meditate, do yoga or even get out of the house for a walk so it becomes a catch 22 they get stuck with. Also, therapy is just like any other consumer product, many variables go into choosing someone or a structure. Often, I find that people need information and education on how to access therapy, make it work for them and evaluate the outcome. And finally, please note that there is immediate gratification that can come from opening up to someone and talking about your feelings but please don't feel that it is supposed to be helpful in lieu of "treatment". There are risks to doing that as well, if you don't get the feedback, help, or validation you need a person can become more and more vulnerable in their mental state and feel more alone. As friends and family we are not taught how to respond to someone who is really suffering or relate to what they are trying to share, much less know how to help them. You have a lot of courage putting your experience out there. What I would encourage people to do is to start somewhere, don't worry about the labels or if what you are feeling is depression or not. if you don't know where to start see if your doctor or insurance provider can help guide you by linking you with a Social Worker to discuss it with. I hope that you get someone invested in your care, but if you don't ask for someone else. There are many community agencies that can help guide the process as well.
ordinary journey Where are the statistics that "most people do not recover?" That is such a hope stealing thing to say? Why?
@@elainemckechnie7586 I agree. I would not want to work with a therapist that says “most do no recover” . We got to stop thinking that depression or anxiety is this chronic thing. It isn’t!
THANK YOU. This has been so insightful.
You give me so much hope, Mimi. I feel the same way the way you've felt.. I really look up to you and could only hope to be half as great as you and come across this rough patch and inner conflict
This video has changed my life. You are my new inspiration and your love, knowledge, understand and passion is slowly becoming the driving force to help me get up, and fix what is truly broken. Thank you Mimi. ❤️ Love from Canada
aww this is such a lovely comment... it was indeed a great video. I do think it is still a often misunderstood topic in general :/
I just wanna tell you that this video is literally what I'm feeling right now. I'm in a terrible part of my life and you bring me an emotive moment, I loved this video because now I think I can kill my anxiety and depression and be a new, happy and relaxed person. Thank u so so so so much por this. Literaly your best video for me. You are the best.
How are you feeling now ?
This was so inspiring. I can't watch many long videos but always can with you because you stay passionate about things throughout. I had post adoption anxiety after our son came home and it was so hard. Meditation definitely helped. I think the point you made about it being hard is so important to tell people. Thanks for making this
This video has answered so many of my questions. Truly eye opening and inspirational. Thank you so much!!