I already suffered from depression for 3 years, I turned to medicine and didn't get the best results. Medication and more medication and nothing seemed to work, until I found an antidepressant that treated me effectively in 6 months. Cipralex, was the medicine that treated me. More important than Medicine is finding inner strength and that is only possible if you have faith, hope and focus on self-esteem and you have every reason to raise your self-esteem, physically and mentally you are a person who does not go unnoticed and you are worthy of admiration and respect! Think about it, listen to your breathing and be grateful for the miracle of life every moment! Greetings from Lisbon! 👍
I left to travel the world at 19 and returned at 35, and today I am 39. We lived in an incredible world, a golden age for exploration and discovery, before the era of cell phones and such. Our time has passed, and we are still searching, but tourism, vlogs, and TH-cam have changed this journey. That's why Anthony Bourdain was saddened to see that everything had turned into Airbnb wherever he went
@katjaxxx7353 Today, TH-camrs are like websites such as Xvideos. It's like the desire to be somewhere else. To imagine, but after a while, it's like a porn site, and you close the page and come back to reality. Very strange. Sometimes I think about going and being that guy who once traveled. A video on TH-cam can satisfy the urge, because you forget who you are. Just accept it. This is unacceptable.
I'm a therapist and I really appreciate this video. It's so important for people with a platform like yours to normalize mental health issues. Don't make it a one time topic. And I love those puppies in the tree.
Gabi, It was good of u sharing your depression and anxiety and u did it during ur travel. You may have discovered new way to have communication with people about such topics while traveling to different places. I think many people would find it useful. Thank you my friend. And thank u for your travel videos from the Himalayas to varanasi to delhi to mumbai to goa to gokarna. They were all enjoyable and different. 🎉🎉keep up the good work - Ramesh in Miami
Hi Gabi, those who have/or do suffer with anxiety & depression will understand exactly what you're saying & what you experience. For those who haven't, will find it very difficult to understand as it takes being there, to understand. What I will say to those that haven't, you're extremely fortunate. Sufferingin mid-extreme with anxiety, depression or both is very debilitating indeed. It's not something that one can just snap out of (like many think) but it's an illness that requires time & understanding. They may have zero or very little motivation, no desires, no nothing. Please, if anyone thinks someone they know maybe suffering in this way, reach out to them, be there for them, support them in any way you can...but please be patient with them, they in most cases will not see the positives in the world that you see & know. Again this is part of the illness. They'll in most cases only see negatives, again it's the illness. They require time & support, without judgement from others. Go careful with them & you'll play a huge part in turning their life around in getting them back to see things positively again. All the very best to all.
Hello Gabi! I’m 33 & suffer from mental health mainly Anxiety. I’m working on new techniques & finding the root cause of it. But mainly I lean on my faith in Christ. I have learned that it is a battlefield for the devil to use against us. Remember it is our mind & we can rebuke the thoughts & feelings. We can overcome this feeling. I’m praying for all those who suffer as well. And we are never alone on this journey. 🌿 your content is fantastic! This is something not all cannot do, your content has helped me with my struggles. God Bless you Gabi ❤ Ps: Your videos are very rewarding! They help educate & use them some days for my homeschool kids & also to educate myself as well as sharing with others. Such an amazing platform you have created!
Gabi, dear, people suffer from depression when they are lonely. Surround yourself with people, family, that will make you keep going. Humans are social things. And you have your audience, you are loved by them!
Hi Gabi, I have been experiencing severe depression for most of this year. 2 weeks ago I began running for half an hour in the morning and eating anti inflammatory diet and now I feel 1000x better. Not saying this will work for everyone but worth a try, especially if your symptoms are due to high cortisol. Appreciate you may not want unsolicited advice, but in case it helps its worth a share. Enjoy Gokarna - I spent a month staying on Om beach in 2015. Very special place. Take care!
Speaking as a therapist, many ideas traded online may work, but it seems to me to make more sense to go to a therapist and get specific individualized help. One size does not fit all, but good luck to all.
Hey I'm from India and me too suffering from depression in young age. Because I'm preparing for incrediblly compititive entreance exam JEE. I can't completely repell depression but learnt to pause depression thorough intense work , family gathering and have deep faith on my Shiva. I'm hoping to get out of this after passing the exam. I hope you recover soon too. 🙏
precious channel. subscribed! (immediatly, after the dubai's dark side video...). 🔥 thanx a lot (in this world of fake happines, fake wonderful lives, fake people, fake everything you are fresh air). ❤
Thank you for the very honest and open discussion on depression. The ironic thing is that you suffer from depression while creating beautiful videos that give us such joy. So happy you deleted your social media for a while. Reading or listening to most people's so called "fabulous " life can make us feel so inadequate, in truth it's all a charade. Be joyous in that you have contributed in making our society richer by your honesty and great videos. I look forward to many more of your journeys. Rich from new jersey
Hi Gabi, We have been watching your videos in anticipation of coming to India. You definitely inspired us on our trip to India. We are presently in South Goa and loving every minute of it! It’s truly a tropical paradise. Thank you for helping us in our journey to India! You’re truly an inspiration!
Hey man, life tends to become hard when life seems purposeless, and as you said, the best and easiest way to fight depression is keeping yourself busy. Take depression lightly because life is full of ups and downs and its just a part of life. I also do have suffered from severe social anxiety and have suffered from addictions and the best you can do to fight is just to stop consuming social media to win against depression and social anxiety and to live life raw. Also, addictions makes people more prone to depression, so it's utmost important to preventing addictions. The best way to preventing addiction is just throwing away the thing you are addicted to (anyhow) and then to maintain 30 days of total abstinence and also practicing meditation so as to have greater self-control and greater emotion control and emotional understanding of one's own self. Take care. Love from India ❤❤
Wow ! You're my hero and inspiration --- a solo world adventurer doing it all despite bouts of depression and anxiety . It takes super human strength to be able to do what you're doing . . ... letting nothing stop you from having an amazing life . Very courageous for you to do this and on top of it to share your challenges with the world too . I'm grateful that you exist
Thank you Gabi. I m from Singapore. I felt like that sometimes and was engulfed in loneliness and depression. Some heaviness in the chest. I can relate to you. This society is running and chasing and chasing. Happiness is in all the little things. A sunrise, a little help,having a meal and a conversation with a stranger. Simple things makes me happy. Do share.I belief u will pick yourself up. Be positive about everything.Grateful.❤
I hear people go to India to reconnect with themselves . More than ever we have to remember what it is like to be human . Wishing you a safe passage of self discovery ❤
Grazie mille Gabi per la tua onestà e spontanietà! Sei un esempio di vita e ti meriti di stare bene e di trovare il tuo equilibrio! Continua ad affrontare la vita con questa determinazione e saggezza! Dal più profondo del cuore grazie di tutto! Al prossimo video. Ciaoooooo 😉
Thank you for sharing your journey with anxiety, depression and your tips for improving mental health. You've given me some great ideas and more hope. And thank you for sharing the beautiful Indian beaches🙏
Inner Enginnering Online by Sadhguru This program is changed my life completley,from anxious,depresed,stressed,rude person to peaceful,joyful and loving guy. My wish is that every person on the planet do this program. The world would became paradise 🙏
Thank you for sharing your journey. You are a kind soul. As a Therapist, I can confirm that connecting with nature, people, and animals, and moreover finding a purpose to serve are the best ways to handle anxiety and depression.
Hello Gabi, Namaste 🌸🙏, very important to speak about emotions ! we live in a fast World with many fake lifes - i mean social media - it gives us a false mirror, where we only see our failures compared to other hype and successful people. Even travelling can cause a "burnout", it is always followed by depression and anxiety..... Your video is brilliant, the encounters with people living a rural and down to Earth life is what can give us a bettter understanding what is important, it is Love for others and our Self ❤Take care, enjoy Life, Thankyou a lot for sharing 💛
I have been watching your videos the past few days and I really relate to the way you are tackling your mental issues. The way you show life in my country and connect to the people here really brings tears to my eyes. I like the way you phrase ur inner thoughts. Keep it up and hope you feel better soon..
Great to see you travelling again Gabi, your words about mental health resonated with me strongly especially as I'm heading to Goa in a few weeks and yes, India is a big anti-depressant for the reasons you mention. I was in Gokarna in January 1990 when there were maybe a dozen westerners there in total, it has a strong energy which wasn't always wholesome. The local Shiva temple priests invited me for a chillum session and of course some paranoia crept in as the guys had an energy I could feel wasn't good. Mercifully I kept it together until we ran out of smoking material. I got back to my rented room, bolted the door, then the evening's 'fun' hit me and the room turned helicopter until I finally fell asleep from exhaustion. The next morning it was super sunny, a cow had fallen from the raised path right under my window and happy joyful crazy India returned! Your points about connecting with ease with Indians is so important, I just had a thought that it might be good for you to stay longer in India just in one place instead of constantly moving. Maybe you might find a 10 day Vipassana retreat useful too and maybe some chill downtime doing something creative. I'm hoping to do a bit of voluntary work at an animal shelter in or around Arambol, some gym time and also get my body up to speed with yoga that I've neglected a bit. The yoga and my past meditation practice have helped somewhat at least by keeping me away from medication which for me is the devil's work so to speak. I saw in a recent video of yours that the Trance dance place had closed which is a shame, dancing is such a good way to ground yourself. Parties in Goa are not what they used to be but maybe you can still find some that are not the traditional night journeys until sunrise but some cool substance free daytime stuff. Do you have any artistic inclinations? Have you ever painted anything? Done drawings? You'd be surprised what sits deep within us in creative energy.. There are several Art supplies shops in Panjim and probably some workshops in Goa too. Anyway, hope I gave you some good ideas. Btw, that walk you took in Gokarna to the viewpoint was where I met my first cobra in India, sliding down a small tree that I was passing! (The next cobra was in Palolem at the end of the beach, I just found two photos of it the other day!) Careful where you step
Say hello to all of you here. You all , including Gabi, are so brave and inspirational. 💫🌟👼🏻 You put all your effort to be better to feel better. ❤ Gabi and You all are wholesome!!
Hi Gabi. Thank you for telling us about your problems so openly and without filters, it means a lot to those who suffer from similar feelings, you are a good role model who knows what you are talking about, I personally do not suffer from problems but can understand that it is a big problem for many individuals in the society that we live in. I wish you a brighter future with a better well-being in the future. A big hug to you Gabi. Take care From Lars & Cina from Sweden 🫶
Hi Gabi. Here am I again "travelling" with you. I love it. ❤ In relation to depression and anxiety I do undesrtand what you are talking about. I have been there. I went through many things in my life when I was teenager I lost my parents (5 years apart to each other). Both had health issues. Stroke and cancer respctivelly and my siblings and I were their caregivers. Then my fiancé just decided to vanish by the time I need him the most. At that time there was lack of money also, even for food. That time I lost hope in everything. I even wonder where was God? Who allowed all those things to happen to me. Life was meaningless to me. But as you said in your statement at the end of the video (which reasonates very much to my personal experience) we did found our way out. I managed to finish my studies at University. I have been working for an Airline Company for many years. Now I am on my early 50th I can say I made my way Thank to God who gave me the strenghts to continue this journey called life. In His strong hands I placed my life everyday choosing to depend on Him to light and guide my way. Back at the time I did therapy / councilling with psychologist and psychiatrist, I was under medicine for depression for many years. Then when I came across with Meditation (transcendental meditation, Vipassana and Raya yoga Meditation) my life starts to change for better. I view life from differents perspectives / angles /lenses you undesrtand? I just can tell you one thing - "MediTation became my mediCation". I stoped taking medicines for depression many years ago. Now I am a very cheerfull person who is in love of her life every minute of it. I make the most of my life. Eventhough I neither have children nor husband. I love my life and freedom. There is a book entitled "Mindfulness" I recommend you to read. It is used in the UK by the National Health Service to help people with mental health. It is useful I ensure you. Your videos entertain me. They are also very informative and suggestive since I also love travelling. I am very passionated of going around the world get in touch with new people with different cultures, gastronomy etc.....for me "To travel is to live" . Since you are there in Goa. do visit Zeebop By The Sea Restaurant in Utorda beach at South Goa. There you can eat delicious sea food. I did spend a day there with my friends, we had lunch there in November 2015. That time the owner was Mr. Sergio Dias I don't know if he is still there. Do check on youtube or google it, you will find information about the place. So, I will stop here. I am glad to know you are doing well to overcome your mental health issues. You are a smart, young and handsome guy. So, don't allow anything to deter you from enjoying this wondefull journey called life. Sorry to text you this big "letter". I just went on writting and realized I wrote to much. 😅Anyway, stay safe and take care. We are here to support you. ❤
What a powerful message. You are an amazing person, very humble and kind.I sometimes feel sad and like life is passing me by,what you have shared has uplifted me tremendously ❤.
Dr. Tonmoy Sharma has been a game-changer in the mental health scene, especially with his techniques for tackling depression and anxiety. His approach isn't just about diagnosing or giving meds; it's about really digging deep and understanding each individual's unique struggles. I've heard stories from patients whose lives have done a complete 180 after working with him. His advocacy for mental health awareness is spot-on, creating a ripple effect that's making it more acceptable for folks to open up about their struggles. Plus, his work extends beyond the clinical realm, shedding light on mental health even in places like Gokarna, where people might feel isolated. That's the kind of impact we need more of in this world!
And learning to not judge yourself creates room to not judge others which completely releases social anxiety, though practicing this may take years before you can truly say you are free to be yourself. As you stop judging yourself, you can also forgive yourself every day for things you think you may have done that need forgiveness. In this way you can also see that the guilt we hold inside as a human being holds us back from being open and nonjudgmental. So examine your personal guilt and forgive yourself and others. This is the way to understanding all human beings as essentially the same. Thank you, Gabi, for your honesty and desire to help others as you help yourself to live a full and satisfying life. 🙏
Try to develop a "SELF CARE" routine by consistently finding and doing things that make you feel good. It could be walking in the park, meditating, listening to a specific type of music, taking a break to visit a place you love.... It helps a lot - Trust me.
Thank you Gabi for sharing your mental health struggles since there is such a stigma related to this global problem.. I can personally relate to what you are going through. This video has been so inspiring to people who suffer with this also. Thank you.
Hi Gabby, Sorry to hear you have been going through difficult times. I share similar problems. I have been able to manage, and then overcome them by the introduction of the use of psychedelics which for me, has been groundbreaking. Of course I did a ton of research and lots of heavy contemplation before indulging, but I have to say, it is one of the most important things I have ever done, and that has been transformative in improving how I was feeling. I understand it's not for everyone, nor am I selling/condoning this, but the use of natural plant medicine psychedelics, namely DMT & Psilocybin are now being widely researched and studied by Dr's at top universities for treatment of some of the conditions you have described. I'm not sure what your views are about such things, but there is definitely a light at the end of the tunnel, and very impressive results to address these conditions. Thank you for being brave in sharing your lived experiences, and I wish you well as always brother! 🙏🏿
So great you were happy to be open about your mental health and what helped you recover. I’m a therapist and I know many people needed to hear what you said. I think another great tip is to learn meditation. It helps a lot of people. Also Buddhist philosophy can show how to train the mind. Wishing you happiness on your journeys bro. 🙏
Gabi.....such a quality video, thank you! To be in India is a blessing and no accident in your life. May your days be abundant with love and an inner peace. Be still and know that you are God. Your smile looks great on you! :)
Hey, I'm Nancy from the States. I started watching ur vlogs recently n I surely agree to the point that India is truly a country where it's easy to socialize. Even I went under anxiety and depression because of children in school bullying me. So my parents took me to a psychologist n she suggested that it would be better for me to travel for some time to get out of my anxiety and depression so my parents planned a visit to some Asian Countries. I 1st went to South Korea, then Thailand, but I didn't recover at all. I still used to lock myself in the hotel room. Then, after seeing some vlogs on youtube, my parents decided to take me to India n believe me, that was the best decision of my life. I went to India with no hopes n then while checking out from the airport, I met a guard who gave me a chocolate. Seeing her distributing the chocolates to all the children in the airport brought a slight smile on my face after months. Then we went to many Hindu temples n, believe me, the vibe there is so different from churches and mosques. Feeding the cows, sitting near the pond, seeing many idols of different God's, their Prasadams, also in some temple its mandatory to was ur legs before entering n they hv a separate space for that. All these things made me feel so good that I didn't even realize when I started to forget all my problems, but my parents did notice some changes. Then we went to many beaches and tried many street foods n damn.....there is smtg special in Indian street foods which you will never witness somewhere else. I never thought that vegetarian food could be this good. This was the 1st time I didn't eat non veg for 2 weeks, lol. Kids here r so polite that they even allowed me to play with them, n never they never made me feel lonely. Then I went to Indian Ocea. There was a huge place where people used to medidate saying ommmmmmmmmmmmmmmm in one long breath. Even I tried it, n it made me feel so good n it felt like it removed all the negativity from me. I fully recovered so my parents were planning to take my bak to The States. I never wanted this trip to end. I told them that is it possible that I stay here 4ever as I didnot want to go back the the same school. After discussing it for some days my parents decide that I'll stay in India with my grandparents n ngl my grandparents now say that it's good they shifted here, lol. They love India's street food n they made many friends of their age also me. I currently live in Mumbai, n I'm studying in 9th grade n till date no one has ever bullied me. Love India 🇮🇳 from the bottom of my heart. Sorry for spelling mistakes
Thank you Gabi for bravely sharing your trials, sharing is part of seeing and healing. Having been through a similar trials after a lot of searching and often painful introspection, and some gifted insights from some who's life's passion and purpose to understand their conflicts, overcome them and help others to do likewise, I was able to see and understand what kept me stuck into that rut, and it was not nearly as serious as my fears and anxiety kept me from seeing. It's been about 20 years on now, and I've spent much of that time doing and sharing what I can to help other find hope and insights, and what you relate Gabi resonates deeply with my experience, and if some of what I discovered might be of interest to you or others, I would be happy to chat. Keep searching, looking and hoping my friend, you have many friends and reasons to search, hope and overcome.
You have the choice to focus on your blessings or your problems. Whichever you choose will either bring about contentment or worry and grief in your life. The more you focus on your blessings the more the Almighty will bestow upon you. He loves a grateful heart. So choose wisely.
hi Gabi Iam from India ! I too have gone through some tough times now better. I pray you heal at the earliest ! Kindly avoid chaotic places in India...... some place in Himalayas can be calming. or anything that you feel good. Regards Sonu
I used to suffer from anxiety panic attacks and depression. I was shooting everyday and people used to wonder how is it possible. But it’s something anyone can go though. And also being on social media quite a lot can get so much pressure to perform and stay consistent. I have just got out of it after 2 years of suffering. I wish all the best for you and sending you so much of love and healing energy ❤
@@KrishnaPrasad12312 I used a blend of herbs by a company called rooted - brain boost. It was a big help also I started talking to friends and family. I used to go for long walks which helps a lot.
Love your Goa videos Moses, really helping me choose (find) where I want to stay this season! It sounds like the things you went through have made you stronger and clearer.
Hey Gabi, I wish you a good luck on your way back to Gora. It’s fantastic to see that it nowadays is OK to mention about mental health. I’m a girl class mental trainer and I will never rent out of work. I wish you the best and I look forward to take over your African dream if you remember me now clear of cancer living in Denmark.🙏
I recognize so much of what you share, both of the anxiety and depression issues, and the way you deal with it, it is great to see! I am going to India again soon, in october, until march next year. Looking forward, but also a bit worried to be feeling down. So this is good, to see I am not alone! Take care, keep on sharing and remember your courage to get up every morning, it is pure strength! Love how you are giving space for this, and being authantic. Thank you!
You missed the biggest spiritual center of India, Beas near Amritsar, I would strongly recommend you to go there it will bring purpose in your life and you would be filled with inner peace, try to spend some days there.
I'm also a chronic anxiety patient..It's been 2 years... but it feels good now....I'm recovering...it's a fight man u have to fight every single day.. no matter what.....and in this process of recovery you become a completely different being .....take care and all the best...
Ciao Gabi. Potrei essere tua mamma per l'età che ho. Sei un ottimo ragazzo. Molto sensibile . Ti auguro di riprenderti e stare bene nella tua vita. Siamo tutti qui per un motivo....siamo un po' tutti alla ricerca....a volte ci perdiamo, altre volte ci sembra di aver trovato il senso. Sono importanti i rapporti che abbiamo con le persone. Rapporti profondi . Intimi. Da cuore a cuore. Un caro saluto. Grazie dei video che ci regali. Ciao .
Stay away from social media,enjoy every bit of life even as simple as a sip of tea,open to new things,do things of our interest,do yoga,go to places known for spritual healing,Stay with nature....and don't OVERTHINK...Trust me I had been in depression for over 5 years in the past..but I got it away by myself only...no medication,No doctors,...just trusting my will power...I diverted my mind,focused on my interests and hobbies, spending time with family and friends...and You are in the right country for this mental healing...Hope you get well soon
You are a strong man. You will do this.. Do what are u doing bcoz it may be someone smiles, someones inspirations.. Fight back and overcome... Love from india... Just MEET SADHGURU ONCE...
I do excercise EVERY day. When you are in a deep depression. and don’t want to go out of bed, get out of bed and walk one time around in your flat. Next day do 2 rounds. Next day three. Praise yourself. Also allow yourself to have bad days. It’s normal. Be kind to yourself, eat healthy (salmon, fish) And sleep enough.
Well said, I agree... though as we know, depression sufferers will know how hard (almost impossible) it can be to get out of bed. It can be like having a huge insurmountable wall right in front of you at times. Nothing to get you out of bed & yet everything to keep you in bed. It's the total lack of interest in life, it's a horrible feeling, but it does go...small steps at a time & being patient with yourself. Take care
Thank you and I appreciate your forthrightness and candour, Gabi. I've spent years in different countries, exploring cultures, learning about people and now in my 70s, I'm not able to travel to so many places like I would like to. You're like a good travel companion who shares his outer world as well as his inner world and that makes traveling with you a delight. Keep on keepin' on my friend
I totally agree with your video!Im born in and grew up in Singapore,still am..It is a highly developed society driven by constant affluence,elitism and a fast paced society!Sometimes I don't feel a sense of belonging here as there is too much on my plate in terms of attaining the best education and career.Priority is to have a clear focus and to declutter the mind else,it is easy to fall into the trap of anxiety.Thanks for sharing this inspiring video! :)
Hi Gab.. think about it in this way … your mood is affected 80% by actions by external stimulus (getting involved on something that makes you feel good) 20% by thoughts … thoughts won’t fix thoughts … actions and routine can fix thoughts and get you out of bed. Sometimes we think thoughts are so powerful but as you also say actions are way more powerful. Once you discover what makes you feel happy. Don’t think too much just make that part of your routine. Your mind is limited in healing you … your actions are much more powerful healers. Be respectful and be kind to others.
I love the idea of exploring the physical space where few people would dare to travel into and explore the mental space where nobody would dare to travel into. That makes it a real experience and trip… both trips can change you.
Gabi, thank you for having the courage to share your experience with the world. Many of us (myself included) struggle with social anxiety and depression. Take comfort in the fact that you do make meaningful contributions to the world everyday. Your channel provides tens of thousands of people with educational, inspiring, and entertaining content. In fact, places that I never considered visiting before, like Goa, are now on my short list of places to travel to very soon all thanks to you. Ti voglio bene amico!
very emotional video bro.. you are right we all need to work on our mental health first. visit rishikesh, and places around again this time and kerala and pondicherry in south.
Thank you, Gabi for another masterful podcast. Hopefully it was dry on your way back. Nothing but respect and appreciation for your honest empowering words, and for opening up more about your struggles. Indeed, we humans are all in the same boat. Everyone struggles with something. The list is endless, and it's not an easy time for anyone on our beautiful planet. Just know that you are loved and appreciated, supported and honored as a fellow human in this boat. It won't sink! You are intelligent and resourceful. Keep up the therapy, friend, and all my best to you, always. Thank you again, and as always thank you for your excellent English!
Hello my friend, I spent 2 weeks in Gokarna 10 years ago. I walked up to that viewpoint and sat there for 1-2 hours every day on my own. You have been blessed to travel to wonderful places, and meet local people who live simple life's. Count your blessings your not working in a factory back home with little or no choice. Content yourself that your videos are enjoyed by so many people. Your depression and anxiety...hmm, live in the now, don't visit the past, or concern yourself about the future. Don't let negative thoughts bring you down, most of our thoughts are just endless chatter we can choose to ignore. Try avoid stress whenever possible, that helps me big time. We can all see your a great guy with a kind heart. What ever troubles you let it go, you deserve to be happy. I've lived in Thailand the last 10 years, but spent around 2 years on and off, travelling to many of the places you have visited in India. I love so many things about India. I'm from Scotland. Ps. I have rapid cycle cyclothymia, but live a wonderful life. Hey I fly the same drone as you by the way, but I'm a bit older than you (69) 🙏
Stay strong bro I have anxiety to the point of feeling like I was having a heart attack thank god he is has drawn meeting out of the dark. What helps is keeping occupied with something and pray.
You are so good boy Gabi, ADORABILE. Do not feel like this. Its pity. Have a child .It will not let you time and place for thinking and you will have someone to shear tru love for ever. ❤.Your videos are fandastic.I really enjoy them. Keep goinng and good luck!
Just Thanks to you for sharing your thoughts about mental health. This strongly resonate to me, and i feel you so much 🙏 Sending love to everyone in here you needs it ❤ ( Can't wait to travel India, this makes me feel alive 💫)
100% understand you. If I sit on my motorbike or scoter, this is the world for me. Freedom, smell, liberty. and yes, I understand what you mean with respect to feeling alone but not alone. Call it depression, I believe its the wrong word. Call it lonelyness, it might hit it better. All you do it right. As long as it feels right for you
Gabi, I am so addicted to your videos. They're more than wonderful. It's not only to get to know the places, it's also because of your personality. Thank you.
Hi Gabi , our purpose in life is to serve others, feed people, love everyone. To know our own divinity and to see this same divinity in all beings. This is where freedom is. Spend time everyday in nature , connect with the natural world , that is truth. Social media is not truth 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 try to stay in the present moment, don’t spend too much time thinking of the future. It is always only the present moment. These are the things I’ve learned over the years and it has helped me so much . I wish you so much love and happiness in life. Enjoy your journey…. Hari OM 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Ok, after watching your entire video, I have a few things more things to add. You are absolutely right about social media, esp reels, either on tiktok or Instagram or TH-cam. The short video format has been successfully linked with anxiety too! It brings on adhd and anxiety coz your mind is taking so much information without processing it well and you are literally brain washing yourself and it triggers so many emotions in you in a short time more than you can process and later you feel anxious for no reason, with short form you are also training your mind to not focus on things for more than a few seconds, it is so detrimental to your mental health people do not have any idea of! I have noticed it with myself too, when I mindlessly scroll through reels, it spikes dopamine for as long as you are watching it but then it crashes making you feel bad /anxious later. Plenty of ignorant people saying dumb stuff in each reel and triggering certain emotions in you! Ofcourse not all content is bad but a lot of it is just junk. When I disconnect I do feel a huge difference! An year ago I started feeling anxious and moved to Goa and it took me some time to realised why I was stressed and was not able to cope with it because half the stress was coming from the reels I was watching which were triggering me and bringing on ADHD So I was not able to center myself to properly deal with it. We work so hard to remove junk from our minds, and then we are taking in more through social media and the thing is you don't have to react to all the things that you encounter in life but it happens so unconsciously on social media while it is not even you life! If we can remove this unnecessary content then we will be more present mentally, if you notice, the things that trigger you on social media are just there, it is not around you in your real life!
Gabi, great topic and great video. After watching made me realize, I have been in a 'funk' and somewhat depressed. Like you, making videos is a form of therapy, and I feel best when creating. Thanks for the reminder. Headed to India next week.
Thank you for posting this Gabi. I discovered your channel almost two years ago when I was stuck in a Bangkok hospital with Covid, not sick but very anxious & stressed, and your videos helped me to get through it. Thank you for your honesty and everything you do!
Bless you Gabi for sharing 🙏. I’ve had similar struggles most of my life. Sharing these feelings is not always easy for fear of putting on others, especially when it’s a long low phase. Most of my friends couldn’t cope! Though I spend hours listening to them sometimes. Watching your video made me smile, feeding the cows, playing marbles with kids and the lovely scenery. Placing a rose quartz on your heart chakra when lying down is one of many small things we can embrace to keep balancing and healing our subtle energies. Look after yourself. Your resilience is helping you and also others 🤗❤️🤗
A wonderful video where you not only speak about yourself but about nearly all the human race. Believe me the figures are far less than what really is. Who just Who is not depressed..anxious.. sad.. unsure uncertain.. fearing what may come next.. and lonely even amidst a huge society. All this is quite normal But each and every day I see that We must continue our path in the most healthiest possible manner if only to make our food and to pray.. ..Life must continue to the final goal. Let us be strong thankful vibrant with whatever the moment brings and that is it. C est la vie...
For me a structual life helped. Started a family with kids. I miss the adventure sometimes but I feel more complete and filled with more purpose. my thoughts are focused on my kids so I don’t have time anymore to fall in a negative spiral. But as I said I do miss the adventure I had in life now and then and it’s fading more after time. There are different solutions but this was the best for me personally. Thanks for sharing!!!
Hi Gabi! Glad to know you are finding yourself again. Right now I'm in India as well! I'm in the mountains of Rishikesh. Staying at various ashrams and retreat center (come someday to Ananda Lok Across the Ganga). Watching your vlog and reading so many comments, getting to know people from around the world in this trip, it kind of saddens me 🥺 to know that so many people suffer from depression and anxiety. As of now, I don't suffer from mental health problems, but I'm a retired teacher and I have dealt with many, many people in my life. I have seen the first seeds of mental health problems in children, and later on how it affects their adult lives. Talking to foreign people here in India, they tell the one thing that made them feel alive again in this beautiful country: the simplicity of life. And that makes them find their path again. Thanks for your Vlog and your honesty.
I came across your video today and subscribed to your channel. I didn’t know the meaning of life. I was spiritually bankrupt. My life changed after 2020, I stoped watching social media except for TH-cam. I started reading the Bible and getting to know Jesus Christ and how he was tempted by the devil after he fasted for 40 days and triumphed. I realized we are not from this world. This world is ruled by satan. We need to carry our cross and enter from narrow gate. I started to listen to saints stories/ diary like st faustina and Padre pio and the struggles they went through and gain perspective and wisdom from them. Just being grateful for all the blessings. I’m doing much better by God’s grace. I wish you all the best❤️🙏
Hey Gabi! Just found your channel today and have watched a few videos, and i had to comment because im so impressed by your Genuine and Empathetic nature. They are certainly traits few people posess today. You nailed so many key points as you spoke of modern 'Mans's Search for Meaning' - a great book by the Swiss psychologists CG Jung, by the way.... Precisely because of your struggles, combined with a sypathetic soul, its glaring obvious to me that, while you may have social anxiety (and who doesnt have Some, unless youre a psychopath) you simultaneously have the native ability to connect deeply and instinctually to those who are open to such things...as your kind and open heart shine through in a genuine way. Many are Already living in a Virtual world - and because of that, mental health will continue to suffer. I hear in your voice a natural healer and councilor, and your struggles are educating you so you may help others in some small way., because youre really rather insightful. You would have made a wonderful priest many lifetimes ago as well ; ) Dont forget to read a physical copy of a book that both challenges you and sets your imagination ablaze! Looking forward to what you do next - Grazie Paisano Molte Benedizioni
I was very close to Gokarna in March this year. I will visit it next time. Great video... From my life experience, bad, processed, even cooked food is 90% cause of depression. If you go fasting for 8 days, like water fast.. you will love every single small thing you do in a day. Ad to this some fruit, vegan diet... 90 % live foods... some rice and vegie soup.. then you are FEELING GREAT. stay away from animal foods.. this is pain and suffering. Lift some weights every day... You got to exercise man.. and then again you are feeling GREAT. No alcohol , no smoking, no fap-ing... This is the key to depression free life stile, in my opinion. Some will argue with me... But yet, we are not all the same... I love your channel. I have subscribed !
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I already suffered from depression for 3 years, I turned to medicine and didn't get the best results. Medication and more medication and nothing seemed to work, until I found an antidepressant that treated me effectively in 6 months. Cipralex, was the medicine that treated me. More important than Medicine is finding inner strength and that is only possible if you have faith, hope and focus on self-esteem and you have every reason to raise your self-esteem, physically and mentally you are a person who does not go unnoticed and you are worthy of admiration and respect! Think about it, listen to your breathing and be grateful for the miracle of life every moment! Greetings from Lisbon! 👍
I left to travel the world at 19 and returned at 35, and today I am 39. We lived in an incredible world, a golden age for exploration and discovery, before the era of cell phones and such. Our time has passed, and we are still searching, but tourism, vlogs, and TH-cam have changed this journey. That's why Anthony Bourdain was saddened to see that everything had turned into Airbnb wherever he went
Agree. I suffer since 25 years or do from severe depression. Had like 4 severe episodes, Antidepressants helped me out of it plus therapy.
Husband is from Lisbon. The old part Alfama is full of Air b n b. The old people are getting kicked out. It’s so sad.
@katjaxxx7353 Today, TH-camrs are like websites such as Xvideos. It's like the desire to be somewhere else. To imagine, but after a while, it's like a porn site, and you close the page and come back to reality. Very strange. Sometimes I think about going and being that guy who once traveled. A video on TH-cam can satisfy the urge, because you forget who you are. Just accept it. This is unacceptable.
come to Mauritius 😊 sir
Do you have a favorite country?
I'm a therapist and I really appreciate this video. It's so important for people with a platform like yours to normalize mental health issues. Don't make it a one time topic. And I love those puppies in the tree.
Gabi,
It was good of u sharing your depression and anxiety and u did it during ur travel. You may have discovered new way to have communication with people about such topics while traveling to different places. I think many people would find it useful. Thank you my friend. And thank u for your travel videos from the Himalayas to varanasi to delhi to mumbai to goa to gokarna. They were all enjoyable and different. 🎉🎉keep up the good work - Ramesh in Miami
It is natural to be sad when you are sensitive and intelligent.
You've made a very good point 👍
Actually depression is not merely sadness. Depression is not a passing, temporary sadness. It is much deeper and lasts for weeks, month or even years.
Hi Gabi, those who have/or do suffer with anxiety & depression will understand exactly what you're saying & what you experience.
For those who haven't, will find it very difficult to understand as it takes being there, to understand.
What I will say to those that haven't, you're extremely fortunate. Sufferingin mid-extreme with anxiety, depression or both is very debilitating indeed.
It's not something that one can just snap out of (like many think) but it's an illness that requires time & understanding.
They may have zero or very little motivation, no desires, no nothing.
Please, if anyone thinks someone they know maybe suffering in this way, reach out to them, be there for them, support them in any way you can...but please be patient with them, they in most cases will not see the positives in the world that you see & know. Again this is part of the illness.
They'll in most cases only see negatives, again it's the illness. They require time & support, without judgement from others.
Go careful with them & you'll play a huge part in turning their life around in getting them back to see things positively again.
All the very best to all.
♥
Yes 1000 percent
Bless you 🙏
So true, well said
Big hug gabi!!!!! ❤❤❤
Hello Gabi!
I’m 33 & suffer from mental health mainly Anxiety. I’m working on new techniques & finding the root cause of it. But mainly I lean on my faith in Christ. I have learned that it is a battlefield for the devil to use against us. Remember it is our mind & we can rebuke the thoughts & feelings. We can overcome this feeling. I’m praying for all those who suffer as well. And we are never alone on this journey. 🌿 your content is fantastic! This is something not all cannot do, your content has helped me with my struggles. God Bless you Gabi ❤
Ps: Your videos are very rewarding! They help educate & use them some days for my homeschool kids & also to educate myself as well as sharing with others. Such an amazing platform you have created!
Gabi, dear, people suffer from depression when they are lonely. Surround yourself with people, family, that will make you keep going. Humans are social things. And you have your audience, you are loved by them!
Hi Gabi, I have been experiencing severe depression for most of this year. 2 weeks ago I began running for half an hour in the morning and eating anti inflammatory diet and now I feel 1000x better. Not saying this will work for everyone but worth a try, especially if your symptoms are due to high cortisol. Appreciate you may not want unsolicited advice, but in case it helps its worth a share.
Enjoy Gokarna - I spent a month staying on Om beach in 2015. Very special place. Take care!
Im on a no gluten diet and it helped a lot with depression
Take Vitamin D as well and this herb called Kapikachu, would do wonders
Speaking as a therapist, many ideas traded online may work, but it seems to me to make more sense to go to a therapist and get specific individualized help. One size does not fit all, but good luck to all.
Hey I'm from India and me too suffering from depression in young age. Because I'm preparing for incrediblly compititive entreance exam JEE. I can't completely repell depression but learnt to pause depression thorough intense work , family gathering and have deep faith on my Shiva. I'm hoping to get out of this after passing the exam. I hope you recover soon too. 🙏
precious channel. subscribed! (immediatly, after the dubai's dark side video...).
🔥 thanx a lot (in this world of fake happines, fake wonderful lives, fake people, fake everything you are fresh air). ❤
Thank you for the very honest and open discussion on depression. The ironic thing is that you suffer from depression while creating beautiful videos that give us such joy. So happy you deleted your social media for a while. Reading or listening to most people's so called "fabulous " life can make us feel so inadequate, in truth it's all a charade.
Be joyous in that you have contributed in making our society richer by your honesty and great videos.
I look forward to many more of your journeys. Rich from new jersey
Hi Gabi, We have been watching your videos in anticipation of coming to India. You definitely inspired us on our trip to India. We are presently in South Goa and loving every minute of it! It’s truly a tropical paradise. Thank you for helping us in our journey to India! You’re truly an inspiration!
you'r content is really genuine
Hey man, life tends to become hard when life seems purposeless, and as you said, the best and easiest way to fight depression is keeping yourself busy. Take depression lightly because life is full of ups and downs and its just a part of life. I also do have suffered from severe social anxiety and have suffered from addictions and the best you can do to fight is just to stop consuming social media to win against depression and social anxiety and to live life raw. Also, addictions makes people more prone to depression, so it's utmost important to preventing addictions. The best way to preventing addiction is just throwing away the thing you are addicted to (anyhow) and then to maintain 30 days of total abstinence and also practicing meditation so as to have greater self-control and greater emotion control and emotional understanding of one's own self. Take care. Love from India ❤❤
Wow ! You're my hero and inspiration --- a solo world adventurer doing it all despite bouts of depression and anxiety . It takes super human strength to be able to do what you're doing . . ... letting nothing stop you from having an amazing life . Very courageous for you to do this and on top of it to share your challenges with the world too . I'm grateful that you exist
Thank you Gabi. I m from Singapore. I felt like that sometimes and was engulfed in loneliness and depression. Some heaviness in the chest. I can relate to you. This society is running and chasing and chasing. Happiness is in all the little things. A sunrise, a little help,having a meal and a conversation with a stranger. Simple things makes me happy.
Do share.I belief u will pick yourself up.
Be positive about everything.Grateful.❤
Yes, i wish you good luck, on every day 💞
I hear people go to India to reconnect with themselves .
More than ever we have to remember what it is like to be human .
Wishing you a safe passage
of self discovery ❤
That is true… i went there 2019 and i can assure you that you reconnect if you are opened to a spiritual journey! 🙏🏻😃
Grazie mille Gabi per la tua onestà e spontanietà! Sei un esempio di vita e ti meriti di stare bene e di trovare il tuo equilibrio! Continua ad affrontare la vita con questa determinazione e saggezza! Dal più profondo del cuore grazie di tutto! Al prossimo video. Ciaoooooo 😉
Thank you for sharing your journey with anxiety, depression and your tips for improving mental health. You've given me some great ideas and more hope. And thank you for sharing the beautiful Indian beaches🙏
Hello Gabi good luck,enjoy your life to the fullest 👍👍👍.
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This program is changed my life completley,from anxious,depresed,stressed,rude person to peaceful,joyful and loving guy. My wish is that every person on the planet do this program. The world would became paradise 🙏
Wonderful ❤authentic and you are so right Gabi. We count we are love we make a difference. Thank you so much ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing your journey. You are a kind soul. As a Therapist, I can confirm that connecting with nature, people, and animals, and moreover finding a purpose to serve are the best ways to handle anxiety and depression.
Hello Gabi, Namaste 🌸🙏, very important to speak about emotions ! we live in a fast World with many fake lifes - i mean social media - it gives us a false mirror, where we only see our failures compared to other hype and successful people. Even travelling can cause a "burnout", it is always followed by depression and anxiety..... Your video is brilliant, the encounters with people living a rural and down to Earth life is what can give us a bettter understanding what is important, it is Love for others and our Self ❤Take care, enjoy Life, Thankyou a lot for sharing 💛
Thank you share your thoughts.. Me too struggle with depression😢
I have been watching your videos the past few days and I really relate to the way you are tackling your mental issues. The way you show life in my country and connect to the people here really brings tears to my eyes. I like the way you phrase ur inner thoughts. Keep it up and hope you feel better soon..
Great to see you travelling again Gabi, your words about mental health resonated with me strongly especially as I'm heading to Goa in a few weeks and yes, India is a big anti-depressant for the reasons you mention. I was in Gokarna in January 1990 when there were maybe a dozen westerners there in total, it has a strong energy which wasn't always wholesome. The local Shiva temple priests invited me for a chillum session and of course some paranoia crept in as the guys had an energy I could feel wasn't good. Mercifully I kept it together until we ran out of smoking material. I got back to my rented room, bolted the door, then the evening's 'fun' hit me and the room turned helicopter until I finally fell asleep from exhaustion. The next morning it was super sunny, a cow had fallen from the raised path right under my window and happy joyful crazy India returned! Your points about connecting with ease with Indians is so important, I just had a thought that it might be good for you to stay longer in India just in one place instead of constantly moving. Maybe you might find a 10 day Vipassana retreat useful too and maybe some chill downtime doing something creative. I'm hoping to do a bit of voluntary work at an animal shelter in or around Arambol, some gym time and also get my body up to speed with yoga that I've neglected a bit. The yoga and my past meditation practice have helped somewhat at least by keeping me away from medication which for me is the devil's work so to speak. I saw in a recent video of yours that the Trance dance place had closed which is a shame, dancing is such a good way to ground yourself. Parties in Goa are not what they used to be but maybe you can still find some that are not the traditional night journeys until sunrise but some cool substance free daytime stuff. Do you have any artistic inclinations? Have you ever painted anything? Done drawings? You'd be surprised what sits deep within us in creative energy.. There are several Art supplies shops in Panjim and probably some workshops in Goa too. Anyway, hope I gave you some good ideas. Btw, that walk you took in Gokarna to the viewpoint was where I met my first cobra in India, sliding down a small tree that I was passing! (The next cobra was in Palolem at the end of the beach, I just found two photos of it the other day!) Careful where you step
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Say hello to all of you here. You all , including Gabi, are so brave and inspirational. 💫🌟👼🏻 You put all your effort to be better to feel better. ❤
Gabi and You all are wholesome!!
Hi Gabi. Thank you for telling us about your problems so openly and without filters, it means a lot to those who suffer from similar feelings, you are a good role model who knows what you are talking about, I personally do not suffer from problems but can understand that it is a big problem for many individuals in the society that we live in. I wish you a brighter future with a better well-being in the future. A big hug to you Gabi. Take care From Lars & Cina from Sweden 🫶
Hi Gabi. Here am I again "travelling" with you. I love it. ❤ In relation to depression and anxiety I do undesrtand what you are talking about. I have been there. I went through many things in my life when I was teenager I lost my parents (5 years apart to each other). Both had health issues. Stroke and cancer respctivelly and my siblings and I were their caregivers. Then my fiancé just decided to vanish by the time I need him the most. At that time there was lack of money also, even for food. That time I lost hope in everything. I even wonder where was God? Who allowed all those things to happen to me. Life was meaningless to me. But as you said in your statement at the end of the video (which reasonates very much to my personal experience) we did found our way out. I managed to finish my studies at University. I have been working for an Airline Company for many years. Now I am on my early 50th I can say I made my way Thank to God who gave me the strenghts to continue this journey called life. In His strong hands I placed my life everyday choosing to depend on Him to light and guide my way. Back at the time I did therapy / councilling with psychologist and psychiatrist, I was under medicine for depression for many years. Then when I came across with Meditation (transcendental meditation, Vipassana and Raya yoga Meditation) my life starts to change for better. I view life from differents perspectives / angles /lenses you undesrtand? I just can tell you one thing - "MediTation became my mediCation". I stoped taking medicines for depression many years ago. Now I am a very cheerfull person who is in love of her life every minute of it. I make the most of my life. Eventhough I neither have children nor husband. I love my life and freedom. There is a book entitled "Mindfulness" I recommend you to read. It is used in the UK by the National Health Service to help people with mental health. It is useful I ensure you. Your videos entertain me. They are also very informative and suggestive since I also love travelling. I am very passionated of going around the world get in touch with new people with different cultures, gastronomy etc.....for me "To travel is to live" . Since you are there in Goa. do visit Zeebop By The Sea Restaurant in Utorda beach at South Goa. There you can eat delicious sea food. I did spend a day there with my friends, we had lunch there in November 2015. That time the owner was Mr. Sergio Dias I don't know if he is still there. Do check on youtube or google it, you will find information about the place. So, I will stop here. I am glad to know you are doing well to overcome your mental health issues. You are a smart, young and handsome guy. So, don't allow anything to deter you from enjoying this wondefull journey called life. Sorry to text you this big "letter". I just went on writting and realized I wrote to much. 😅Anyway, stay safe and take care. We are here to support you. ❤
What a powerful message. You are an amazing person, very humble and kind.I sometimes feel sad and like life is passing me by,what you have shared has uplifted me tremendously ❤.
Dr. Tonmoy Sharma has been a game-changer in the mental health scene, especially with his techniques for tackling depression and anxiety. His approach isn't just about diagnosing or giving meds; it's about really digging deep and understanding each individual's unique struggles. I've heard stories from patients whose lives have done a complete 180 after working with him. His advocacy for mental health awareness is spot-on, creating a ripple effect that's making it more acceptable for folks to open up about their struggles. Plus, his work extends beyond the clinical realm, shedding light on mental health even in places like Gokarna, where people might feel isolated. That's the kind of impact we need more of in this world!
Gabi you love making videos and we all enjoy watching them! Thanks for opening up about your mental health, your advice will help many people.
And learning to not judge yourself creates room to not judge others which completely releases social anxiety, though practicing this may take years before you can truly say you are free to be yourself. As you stop judging yourself, you can also forgive yourself every day for things you think you may have done that need forgiveness. In this way you can also see that the guilt we hold inside as a human being holds us back from being open and nonjudgmental. So examine your personal guilt and forgive yourself and others. This is the way to understanding all human beings as essentially the same. Thank you, Gabi, for your honesty and desire to help others as you help yourself to live a full and satisfying life. 🙏
India really has that healing power ❤ Thank you for sharing this 😊 Sending lots of positive energy to you!
You are great❤
Try to develop a "SELF CARE" routine by consistently finding and doing things that make you feel good. It could be walking in the park, meditating, listening to a specific type of music, taking a break to visit a place you love.... It helps a lot - Trust me.
I agree
Thank you Gabi for sharing your mental health struggles since there is such a stigma related to this global problem.. I can personally relate to what you are going through. This video has been so inspiring to people who suffer with this also. Thank you.
Hi Gabby,
Sorry to hear you have been going through difficult times. I share similar problems. I have been able to manage, and then overcome them by the introduction of the use of psychedelics which for me, has been groundbreaking. Of course I did a ton of research and lots of heavy contemplation before indulging, but I have to say, it is one of the most important things I have ever done, and that has been transformative in improving how I was feeling. I understand it's not for everyone, nor am I selling/condoning this, but the use of natural plant medicine psychedelics, namely DMT & Psilocybin are now being widely researched and studied by Dr's at top universities for treatment of some of the conditions you have described. I'm not sure what your views are about such things, but there is definitely a light at the end of the tunnel, and very impressive results to address these conditions. Thank you for being brave in sharing your lived experiences, and I wish you well as always brother! 🙏🏿
Glad to watch your India videos again. Last time you were there. I thought the videos were excellent. Stay positive bruh.
So great you were happy to be open about your mental health and what helped you recover. I’m a therapist and I know many people needed to hear what you said. I think another great tip is to learn meditation. It helps a lot of people. Also Buddhist philosophy can show how to train the mind. Wishing you happiness on your journeys bro. 🙏
Bro even writing your own thoughts in diary can create a huge impact on anyone
Gabi.....such a quality video, thank you! To be in India is a blessing and no accident in your life. May your days be abundant with love and an inner peace. Be still and know that you are God. Your smile looks great on you! :)
Hey, I'm Nancy from the States. I started watching ur vlogs recently n I surely agree to the point that India is truly a country where it's easy to socialize. Even I went under anxiety and depression because of children in school bullying me. So my parents took me to a psychologist n she suggested that it would be better for me to travel for some time to get out of my anxiety and depression so my parents planned a visit to some Asian Countries. I 1st went to South Korea, then Thailand, but I didn't recover at all. I still used to lock myself in the hotel room. Then, after seeing some vlogs on youtube, my parents decided to take me to India n believe me, that was the best decision of my life. I went to India with no hopes n then while checking out from the airport, I met a guard who gave me a chocolate. Seeing her distributing the chocolates to all the children in the airport brought a slight smile on my face after months. Then we went to many Hindu temples n, believe me, the vibe there is so different from churches and mosques. Feeding the cows, sitting near the pond, seeing many idols of different God's, their Prasadams, also in some temple its mandatory to was ur legs before entering n they hv a separate space for that. All these things made me feel so good that I didn't even realize when I started to forget all my problems, but my parents did notice some changes. Then we went to many beaches and tried many street foods n damn.....there is smtg special in Indian street foods which you will never witness somewhere else. I never thought that vegetarian food could be this good. This was the 1st time I didn't eat non veg for 2 weeks, lol. Kids here r so polite that they even allowed me to play with them, n never they never made me feel lonely. Then I went to Indian Ocea. There was a huge place where people used to medidate saying ommmmmmmmmmmmmmmm in one long breath. Even I tried it, n it made me feel so good n it felt like it removed all the negativity from me. I fully recovered so my parents were planning to take my bak to The States. I never wanted this trip to end. I told them that is it possible that I stay here 4ever as I didnot want to go back the the same school. After discussing it for some days my parents decide that I'll stay in India with my grandparents n ngl my grandparents now say that it's good they shifted here, lol. They love India's street food n they made many friends of their age also me. I currently live in Mumbai, n I'm studying in 9th grade n till date no one has ever bullied me. Love India 🇮🇳 from the bottom of my heart. Sorry for spelling mistakes
Wonderful!! So Happy for you . Live a really happy life Nancy! 🌸
Thank you Gabi for bravely sharing your trials, sharing is part of seeing and healing. Having been through a similar trials after a lot of searching and often painful introspection, and some gifted insights from some who's life's passion and purpose to understand their conflicts, overcome them and help others to do likewise, I was able to see and understand what kept me stuck into that rut, and it was not nearly as serious as my fears and anxiety kept me from seeing. It's been about 20 years on now, and I've spent much of that time doing and sharing what I can to help other find hope and insights, and what you relate Gabi resonates deeply with my experience, and if some of what I discovered might be of interest to you or others, I would be happy to chat.
Keep searching, looking and hoping my friend, you have many friends and reasons to search, hope and overcome.
Sending you healing.
You have the choice to focus on your blessings or your problems. Whichever you choose will either bring about contentment or worry and grief in your life. The more you focus on your blessings the more the Almighty will bestow upon you. He loves a grateful heart. So choose wisely.
hi Gabi Iam from India ! I too have gone through some tough times now better. I pray you heal at the earliest !
Kindly avoid chaotic places in India...... some place in Himalayas can be calming. or anything that you feel good.
Regards
Sonu
I arrived in India Gabi, I'd love to meet you for a talk. You are a big reason and inspiration why I came to India. Let me give you back some love.
You are so beautiful, a real human being. Thank you for your sharing and for your travels. You make the world a better place! Peace and love, brother!
I used to suffer from anxiety panic attacks and depression. I was shooting everyday and people used to wonder how is it possible. But it’s something anyone can go though. And also being on social media quite a lot can get so much pressure to perform and stay consistent. I have just got out of it after 2 years of suffering. I wish all the best for you and sending you so much of love and healing energy ❤
Did you use any medication to aid your mental health recovery? If yes, please name it
@@KrishnaPrasad12312 I used a blend of herbs by a company called rooted - brain boost. It was a big help also I started talking to friends and family. I used to go for long walks which helps a lot.
Yes agree. I only gave TH-cam. I don’t have any other social media
Love your Goa videos Moses, really helping me choose (find) where I want to stay this season! It sounds like the things you went through have made you stronger and clearer.
Yes, its so important to be positive and happy in all situations@@stelmarsky6778
Hey Gabi, I wish you a good luck on your way back to Gora.
It’s fantastic to see that it nowadays is OK to mention about mental health. I’m a girl class mental trainer and I will never rent out of work. I wish you the best and I look forward to take over your African dream if you remember me now clear of cancer living in Denmark.🙏
I recognize so much of what you share, both of the anxiety and depression issues, and the way you deal with it, it is great to see! I am going to India again soon, in october, until march next year. Looking forward, but also a bit worried to be feeling down. So this is good, to see I am not alone! Take care, keep on sharing and remember your courage to get up every morning, it is pure strength! Love how you are giving space for this, and being authantic. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing and thank you for making such an amazing videos! Good luck and be patient with yourself. ❤️
You missed the biggest spiritual center of India, Beas near Amritsar, I would strongly recommend you to go there it will bring purpose in your life and you would be filled with inner peace, try to spend some days there.
I'm also a chronic anxiety patient..It's been 2 years... but it feels good now....I'm recovering...it's a fight man u have to fight every single day.. no matter what.....and in this process of recovery you become a completely different being .....take care and all the best...
Ciao Gabi. Potrei essere tua mamma per l'età che ho. Sei un ottimo ragazzo. Molto sensibile . Ti auguro di riprenderti e stare bene nella tua vita. Siamo tutti qui per un motivo....siamo un po' tutti alla ricerca....a volte ci perdiamo, altre volte ci sembra di aver trovato il senso.
Sono importanti i rapporti che abbiamo con le persone. Rapporti profondi . Intimi. Da cuore a cuore. Un caro saluto. Grazie dei video che ci regali. Ciao .
Stay away from social media,enjoy every bit of life even as simple as a sip of tea,open to new things,do things of our interest,do yoga,go to places known for spritual healing,Stay with nature....and don't OVERTHINK...Trust me I had been in depression for over 5 years in the past..but I got it away by myself only...no medication,No doctors,...just trusting my will power...I diverted my mind,focused on my interests and hobbies, spending time with family and friends...and You are in the right country for this mental healing...Hope you get well soon
You are a strong man.
You will do this..
Do what are u doing bcoz it may be someone smiles, someones inspirations..
Fight back and overcome...
Love from india...
Just MEET SADHGURU ONCE...
Very good Sir. Very important info, time to not give up! Believe is everything. Once again thank you. Take care Sir.
Thanks for sharing Gabi 🙏
Davvero un bel video, complimenti. Non é facile parlare di questi argomenti cosi apertamente. Comunque anche io sono ossessionato da TH-cam😀
I do excercise EVERY day. When you are in a deep depression. and don’t want to go out of bed, get out of bed and walk one time around in your flat.
Next day do 2 rounds.
Next day three.
Praise yourself.
Also allow yourself to have bad days.
It’s normal.
Be kind to yourself, eat healthy (salmon, fish) And sleep enough.
Well said, I agree... though as we know, depression sufferers will know how hard (almost impossible) it can be to get out of bed. It can be like having a huge insurmountable wall right in front of you at times. Nothing to get you out of bed & yet everything to keep you in bed.
It's the total lack of interest in life, it's a horrible feeling, but it does go...small steps at a time & being patient with yourself.
Take care
Thank you for sharing and spreading the awareness of mental health importance 🙏
Thank you and I appreciate your forthrightness and candour, Gabi. I've spent years in different countries, exploring cultures, learning about people and now in my 70s, I'm not able to travel to so many places like I would like to. You're like a good travel companion who shares his outer world as well as his inner world and that makes traveling with you a delight. Keep on keepin' on my friend
I totally agree with your video!Im born in and grew up in Singapore,still am..It is a highly developed society driven by constant affluence,elitism and a fast paced society!Sometimes I don't feel a sense of belonging here as there is too much on my plate in terms of attaining the best education and career.Priority is to have a clear focus and to declutter the mind else,it is easy to fall into the trap of anxiety.Thanks for sharing this inspiring video! :)
Hi Gab.. think about it in this way … your mood is affected 80% by actions by external stimulus (getting involved on something that makes you feel good) 20% by thoughts … thoughts won’t fix thoughts … actions and routine can fix thoughts and get you out of bed. Sometimes we think thoughts are so powerful but as you also say actions are way more powerful. Once you discover what makes you feel happy. Don’t think too much just make that part of your routine. Your mind is limited in healing you … your actions are much more powerful healers. Be respectful and be kind to others.
Thankyou for being so vulnerable and open Gabi. Big hug!
Thank you for sharing this very personal experience. You helped me understand so much. Wish you the best.
I love the idea of exploring the physical space where few people would dare to travel into and explore the mental space where nobody would dare to travel into. That makes it a real experience and trip… both trips can change you.
Gabi, thank you for having the courage to share your experience with the world. Many of us (myself included) struggle with social anxiety and depression. Take comfort in the fact that you do make meaningful contributions to the world everyday. Your channel provides tens of thousands of people with educational, inspiring, and entertaining content. In fact, places that I never considered visiting before, like Goa, are now on my short list of places to travel to very soon all thanks to you. Ti voglio bene amico!
very emotional video bro.. you are right we all need to work on our mental health first.
visit rishikesh, and places around again this time and kerala and pondicherry in south.
Thank you, Gabi for another masterful podcast. Hopefully it was dry on your way back. Nothing but respect and appreciation for your honest empowering words, and for opening up more about your struggles. Indeed, we humans are all in the same boat. Everyone struggles with something. The list is endless, and it's not an easy time for anyone on our beautiful planet. Just know that you are loved and appreciated, supported and honored as a fellow human in this boat. It won't sink! You are intelligent and resourceful. Keep up the therapy, friend, and all my best to you, always. Thank you again, and as always thank you for your excellent English!
Hello my friend,
I spent 2 weeks in Gokarna 10 years ago.
I walked up to that viewpoint and sat there for 1-2 hours every day on my own.
You have been blessed to travel to wonderful places, and meet local people who live simple life's.
Count your blessings your not working in a factory back home with little or no choice.
Content yourself that your videos are enjoyed by so many people.
Your depression and anxiety...hmm, live in the now, don't visit the past, or concern yourself about the future.
Don't let negative thoughts bring you down, most of our thoughts are just endless chatter we can choose to ignore.
Try avoid stress whenever possible, that helps me big time.
We can all see your a great guy with a kind heart.
What ever troubles you let it go, you deserve to be happy.
I've lived in Thailand the last 10 years, but spent around 2 years on and off, travelling to many of the places you have visited in India. I love so many things about India.
I'm from Scotland.
Ps. I have rapid cycle cyclothymia, but live a wonderful life.
Hey I fly the same drone as you by the way, but I'm a bit older than you (69) 🙏
Thanks for sharing. Very brave of you!
Stay strong bro I have anxiety to the point of feeling like I was having a heart attack thank god he is has drawn meeting out of the dark. What helps is keeping occupied with something and pray.
BIG RESPECT....COME TO TAMIL NADU...IM LIVING IN HOLLY TIRUVANNAMALAI..10:YEARS...IM ARTIST ...CIVEDIAMO..
Hello Gabi thank you for sharing you personal émotions i love watching your vidéos.take care
Jxmas
You are so good boy Gabi, ADORABILE. Do not feel like this. Its pity. Have a child .It will not let you time and place for thinking and you will have someone to shear tru love for ever. ❤.Your videos are fandastic.I really enjoy them. Keep goinng and good luck!
Just Thanks to you for sharing your thoughts about mental health. This strongly resonate to me, and i feel you so much 🙏 Sending love to everyone in here you needs it ❤ ( Can't wait to travel India, this makes me feel alive 💫)
100% understand you. If I sit on my motorbike or scoter, this is the world for me. Freedom, smell, liberty. and yes, I understand what you mean with respect to feeling alone but not alone. Call it depression, I believe its the wrong word. Call it lonelyness, it might hit it better. All you do it right. As long as it feels right for you
Gabi, I am so addicted to your videos. They're more than wonderful. It's not only to get to know the places, it's also because of your personality. Thank you.
Hi Gabi , our purpose in life is to serve others, feed people, love everyone. To know our own divinity and to see this same divinity in all beings. This is where freedom is. Spend time everyday in nature , connect with the natural world , that is truth. Social media is not truth 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 try to stay in the present moment, don’t spend too much time thinking of the future. It is always only the present moment. These are the things I’ve learned over the years and it has helped me so much . I wish you so much love and happiness in life. Enjoy your journey…. Hari OM 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Ok, after watching your entire video, I have a few things more things to add. You are absolutely right about social media, esp reels, either on tiktok or Instagram or TH-cam. The short video format has been successfully linked with anxiety too! It brings on adhd and anxiety coz your mind is taking so much information without processing it well and you are literally brain washing yourself and it triggers so many emotions in you in a short time more than you can process and later you feel anxious for no reason, with short form you are also training your mind to not focus on things for more than a few seconds, it is so detrimental to your mental health people do not have any idea of! I have noticed it with myself too, when I mindlessly scroll through reels, it spikes dopamine for as long as you are watching it but then it crashes making you feel bad /anxious later. Plenty of ignorant people saying dumb stuff in each reel and triggering certain emotions in you! Ofcourse not all content is bad but a lot of it is just junk. When I disconnect I do feel a huge difference! An year ago I started feeling anxious and moved to Goa and it took me some time to realised why I was stressed and was not able to cope with it because half the stress was coming from the reels I was watching which were triggering me and bringing on ADHD So I was not able to center myself to properly deal with it. We work so hard to remove junk from our minds, and then we are taking in more through social media and the thing is you don't have to react to all the things that you encounter in life but it happens so unconsciously on social media while it is not even you life! If we can remove this unnecessary content then we will be more present mentally, if you notice, the things that trigger you on social media are just there, it is not around you in your real life!
Gabi, great topic and great video. After watching made me realize, I have been in a 'funk' and somewhat depressed. Like you, making videos is a form of therapy, and I feel best when creating. Thanks for the reminder.
Headed to India next week.
Thank you for posting this Gabi. I discovered your channel almost two years ago when I was stuck in a Bangkok hospital with Covid, not sick but very anxious & stressed, and your videos helped me to get through it. Thank you for your honesty and everything you do!
Bless you Gabi for sharing 🙏.
I’ve had similar struggles most of my life. Sharing these feelings is not always easy for fear of putting on others, especially when it’s a long low phase. Most of my friends couldn’t cope! Though I spend hours listening to them sometimes. Watching your video made me smile, feeding the cows, playing marbles with kids and the lovely scenery. Placing a rose quartz on your heart chakra when lying down is one of many small things we can embrace to keep balancing and healing our subtle energies.
Look after yourself. Your resilience is helping you and also others 🤗❤️🤗
A wonderful video where you not only speak about yourself but about nearly all the human race. Believe me the figures are far less than what really is. Who just Who is not depressed..anxious.. sad.. unsure uncertain.. fearing what may come next.. and lonely even amidst a huge society. All this is quite normal But each and every day I see that We must continue our path in the most healthiest possible manner if only to make our food and to pray.. ..Life must continue to the final goal. Let us be strong thankful vibrant with whatever the moment brings and that is it. C est la vie...
Always enjoy watching your videos. You are my favorite U-tuber for showing some of these awesome countries. Bless up💛
May you find peace my friend ..love your videos🙏🙏🙏
For me a structual life helped. Started a family with kids. I miss the adventure sometimes but I feel more complete and filled with more purpose. my thoughts are focused on my kids so I don’t have time anymore to fall in a negative spiral.
But as I said I do miss the adventure I had in life now and then and it’s fading more after time.
There are different solutions but this was the best for me personally.
Thanks for sharing!!!
Hi Gabi! Glad to know you are finding yourself again. Right now I'm in India as well! I'm in the mountains of Rishikesh. Staying at various ashrams and retreat center (come someday to Ananda Lok Across the Ganga).
Watching your vlog and reading so many comments, getting to know people from around the world in this trip, it kind of saddens me 🥺 to know that so many people suffer from depression and anxiety. As of now, I don't suffer from mental health problems, but I'm a retired teacher and I have dealt with many, many people in my life. I have seen the first seeds of mental health problems in children, and later on how it affects their adult lives.
Talking to foreign people here in India, they tell the one thing that made them feel alive again in this beautiful country: the simplicity of life. And that makes them find their path again. Thanks for your Vlog and your honesty.
Very good video, as well.
Interesting and I hope very useful for people suffering this disease. Thank you so much, Gabi.
I came across your video today and subscribed to your channel. I didn’t know the meaning of life. I was spiritually bankrupt. My life changed after 2020, I stoped watching social media except for TH-cam. I started reading the Bible and getting to know Jesus Christ and how he was tempted by the devil after he fasted for 40 days and triumphed. I realized we are not from this world. This world is ruled by satan. We need to carry our cross and enter from narrow gate. I started to listen to saints stories/ diary like st faustina and Padre pio and the struggles they went through and gain perspective and wisdom from them. Just being grateful for all the blessings. I’m doing much better by God’s grace. I wish you all the best❤️🙏
Hey Gabi! Just found your channel today and have watched a few videos, and i had to comment because im so impressed by your Genuine and Empathetic nature. They are certainly traits few people posess today. You nailed so many key points as you spoke of modern 'Mans's Search for Meaning' - a great book by the Swiss psychologists CG Jung, by the way....
Precisely because of your struggles, combined with a sypathetic soul, its glaring obvious to me that, while you may have social anxiety (and who doesnt have Some, unless youre a psychopath) you simultaneously have the native ability to connect deeply and instinctually to those who are open to such things...as your kind and open heart shine through in a genuine way. Many are Already living in a Virtual world - and because of that, mental health will continue to suffer. I hear in your voice a natural healer and councilor, and your struggles are educating you so you may help others in some small way., because youre really rather insightful. You would have made a wonderful priest many lifetimes ago as well ; )
Dont forget to read a physical copy of a book that both challenges you and sets your imagination ablaze!
Looking forward to what you do next -
Grazie Paisano
Molte Benedizioni
I was very close to Gokarna in March this year. I will visit it next time.
Great video...
From my life experience, bad, processed, even cooked food is 90% cause of depression. If you go fasting for 8 days, like water fast.. you will love every single small thing you do in a day.
Ad to this some fruit, vegan diet... 90 % live foods... some rice and vegie soup.. then you are FEELING GREAT.
stay away from animal foods.. this is pain and suffering.
Lift some weights every day... You got to exercise man.. and then again you are feeling GREAT.
No alcohol , no smoking, no fap-ing...
This is the key to depression free life stile, in my opinion.
Some will argue with me... But yet, we are not all the same...
I love your channel. I have subscribed !
Thank you Gabi - great video , wonderful contribution - I can relate to everything you share as well as good memories of India travels from the past.
I struggle with anxiety and depression too and you just capture a dog mom eating her puppy's sh*t lol