I've always admired your honesty when you talk about your mental health issues. It's hard sometimes to talk about depression - people seem to think they know everything about it, and are always full of advice. The problem is, a lot of the time they really don't understand and this makes it harder to open up and talk about the feelings you've been having. Like you, depression is something I've had since I was a kid. It an on going battle and it's always there in the background. I don't think I'll ever figure out why I'm like this, but as I've gotten older, I've learned not to be so hard on myself. It's taken a long time to realise that this is an illness just like any other, and I'm not going to let it define who I am. I always enjoy your videos and it's always great to see you. Hope you feel better about things soon. *Hugs* : )
Thank you so much R.! :) I'm feeling a bit better today. I'm glad you aren't as hard on yourself as you used to be. I think I'm also more kind to myself than I used to be too! :)
you must have lived thru a dramatic amount of trauma in your life, from what you say. have you directly dealt with the trauma face on? i know its scary but it can be done. sometimes its too frightening to attain recovery. been there. a diagnosis and label does not define who we are.
Hi kitty! Actually, I don't think I've had that much trauma in my life. Having a mental illness does create some trauma of course, but I think I've dealt with that.
Hey Kristin you look absolutely so adorable and extremely cute with that hat on kinda like Paddington 🐻 bear . Remember we are not alone in this difficult fight with battling our issues of our mental health illness. I'm always here for you if you need someone to talk to. I've watched your TH-cam video vlog's ever since the beginning . Much love and hugs to you my dear long time friend
hahahaha. That is awesome! I love Paddington Bear! Thank you for offering a lending ear too. I appreciate that. Same applies to you if you need a shoulder to lean on. I hope you know that. Hugs. :)
How can you be depressed if you wear such a cute hat?......just kidding . It is hard to say out loud "i am suffering from depression " most people's response to that is to say , get over it.
I have a dark outlook on reality. People think I'm depressed. If I don't hold back on the forms, I'll come out as clinically depressed when I'm not. I'll admit, and I'll have a nametag, that I do not fill out depression sheets the true way I feel. The MH industry needs to understand that sometimes it's a way a person sees the world. They aren't depressed. Anyway, rant over! You're so cute, and I love your videos.
hehe Kaela you are so sweet and funny. Yes, I think some people do just have a kind of "depressed" outlook for lack of a better term. I think if it doesn't cause a person distress then it shouldn't be cause for concern for the most part.
I feel both a strong sense of anger and self hate at a society that seems to have no place for me since I get really stressed trying to work a 40 hour week or socialise normally. It is something that reverberates in different ways, but there are many things I avoid in my life- getting too involved with people because I know there expectations will lead them being disappointed. I am both saddened but still feel its the best thing, for me and them. Im not sure how much of this is hidden. I dont talk much about my disordered eating or know what my diagnosis really is aside from depression. I also feel like even more of a failure since therapy just seems to remind me of them. Sometimes I am proud of having to develop character and survival skills and accept that not everyone can live a normal kid and 40hour job and house, but sometimes I think its all just an excuse. I mean a 40 hour week hasnt literally killed me yet. Maybe I am just a loser. So what if I sleep 4 hours a night. Other people can deal with it.
There is no way you are a loser, Oz! You are talented and sweet and smart and so many other things. I think it is just that society worships money and prestige and doesn't have much to do with people like us. I get angry sometimes too. You are dealing the best way you know how, and that is perfect!
Im trying. Thanks, Kristin. It seems every job I have been in they have pushed me to work 40 hours a week though, which is frustrating to have to justify when you know if you explain it, you will just be judged even harsher.
I’ve had the sadness you talk about since I can remember ,,, it is at another level now since i’e lost my mother in May ,,, i don’t feel like i’ve ever lived my life but instead i’ve just survived ,,, it’s true i don’t know if it’s depression ,,, sometimes i feel i carry some of the sadness of this world plus all of mine ,,, and at the end of a long day everyday i say to myself ,,, it’s ok it’s one day less ,,,,
kristinbell I stay in my room a lot. Not motivated to do much, but I actually just downgraded and got rid of tons of stuff. And it has begun to make me feel better. I'm doing more now.
Wishing you all the best with overcoming your depression. You seem like a nice person! :)
Thanks RPG Lover. I'm doing better right now. :)
I've always admired your honesty when you talk about your mental health issues. It's hard sometimes to talk about depression - people seem to think they know everything about it, and are always full of advice. The problem is, a lot of the time they really don't understand and this makes it harder to open up and talk about the feelings you've been having.
Like you, depression is something I've had since I was a kid. It an on going battle and it's always there in the background. I don't think I'll ever figure out why I'm like this, but as I've gotten older, I've learned not to be so hard on myself. It's taken a long time to realise that this is an illness just like any other, and I'm not going to let it define who I am.
I always enjoy your videos and it's always great to see you. Hope you feel better about things soon. *Hugs* : )
Thank you so much R.! :) I'm feeling a bit better today. I'm glad you aren't as hard on yourself as you used to be. I think I'm also more kind to myself than I used to be too! :)
you must have lived thru a dramatic amount of trauma in your life, from what you say. have you directly dealt with the trauma face on? i know its scary but it can be done. sometimes its too frightening to attain recovery. been there. a diagnosis and label does not define who we are.
Hi kitty! Actually, I don't think I've had that much trauma in my life. Having a mental illness does create some trauma of course, but I think I've dealt with that.
you're a beautiful person kristin
Thank you so much! Back at you! :)
Hey Kristin you look absolutely so adorable and extremely cute with that hat on kinda like Paddington 🐻 bear . Remember we are not alone in this difficult fight with battling our issues of our mental health illness. I'm always here for you if you need someone to talk to. I've watched your TH-cam video vlog's ever since the beginning . Much love and hugs to you my dear long time friend
hahahaha. That is awesome! I love Paddington Bear! Thank you for offering a lending ear too. I appreciate that. Same applies to you if you need a shoulder to lean on. I hope you know that. Hugs. :)
How can you be depressed if you wear such a cute hat?......just kidding . It is hard to say out loud "i am suffering from depression " most people's response to that is to say , get over it.
lol you are funny. thank you!
i love your videos and im glad you made this one. i have schizophrenia and bipolar. i know how you feel
Ahhh, thanks D. I'm sorry you know how I feel, but I'm glad to be sharing this planet with you! :) Hugs.
I have a dark outlook on reality. People think I'm depressed. If I don't hold back on the forms, I'll come out as clinically depressed when I'm not. I'll admit, and I'll have a nametag, that I do not fill out depression sheets the true way I feel. The MH industry needs to understand that sometimes it's a way a person sees the world. They aren't depressed. Anyway, rant over! You're so cute, and I love your videos.
hehe Kaela you are so sweet and funny. Yes, I think some people do just have a kind of "depressed" outlook for lack of a better term. I think if it doesn't cause a person distress then it shouldn't be cause for concern for the most part.
Depression shouldn't be anything to be ashamed of! I understand how hard it can be to talk, about something of that nature!
how about doing positive things for communities to help with your self esteem? !
i love your hat :) i feel very similarly. i may do a video response on this topic
Thanks bb mama! I hope you do a VR...that would be great! I'm sorry you feel this ways sometimes though. It sucks.
I feel both a strong sense of anger and self hate at a society that seems to have no place for me since I get really stressed trying to work a 40 hour week or socialise normally. It is something that reverberates in different ways, but there are many things I avoid in my life- getting too involved with people because I know there expectations will lead them being disappointed. I am both saddened but still feel its the best thing, for me and them. Im not sure how much of this is hidden. I dont talk much about my disordered eating or know what my diagnosis really is aside from depression. I also feel like even more of a failure since therapy just seems to remind me of them.
Sometimes I am proud of having to develop character and survival skills and accept that not everyone can live a normal kid and 40hour job and house, but sometimes I think its all just an excuse. I mean a 40 hour week hasnt literally killed me yet. Maybe I am just a loser. So what if I sleep 4 hours a night. Other people can deal with it.
There is no way you are a loser, Oz! You are talented and sweet and smart and so many other things. I think it is just that society worships money and prestige and doesn't have much to do with people like us. I get angry sometimes too. You are dealing the best way you know how, and that is perfect!
Im trying. Thanks, Kristin. It seems every job I have been in they have pushed me to work 40 hours a week though, which is frustrating to have to justify when you know if you explain it, you will just be judged even harsher.
I’ve had the sadness you talk about since I can remember ,,, it is at another level now since i’e lost my mother in May ,,, i don’t feel like i’ve ever lived my life but instead i’ve just survived ,,, it’s true i don’t know if it’s depression ,,, sometimes i feel i carry some of the sadness of this world plus all of mine ,,, and at the end of a long day everyday i say to myself ,,, it’s ok it’s one day less ,,,,
I suffer from depression also.
I'm so sorry Sandy! I wish I could make yours and mine and everyone else's go away! Rotten beast, isn't it?
kristinbell It's horrible.
yah. How do you cope with it?
kristinbell I stay in my room a lot. Not motivated to do much, but I actually just downgraded and got rid of tons of stuff. And it has begun to make me feel better. I'm doing more now.