Laura thank you for being so transparent. Speaking out about your depression is hard you are brave. I love that you did activities that seem to have brought you peace
Thank you for sharing this. As someone who has lived with depression for decades, I am grateful for people like you who bring awareness to this condition. I LOVE LOVE LOVE your positive message of self-acceptance! Thank you!
I’ve watched a lot of you videos and I didn’t know, as with everyone depression, it is invisible, no one knows until you say something, well done for coming forward and speaking out about it. I now manage by trying to pace ,myself. Don’t push yourself too hard when you’re feeling well, try to put yourself into that safe place again as you have at your parents, recharge regularly. It’s hard when you’re so driven to do all the things you want to do, don’t push yourself hard. Take care and know your not alone. I just want to give you a hug. Xxx
Thank you so much for sharing with such honesty 🤗I have bipolar disorder and the depression is the worst pain I endure at least once a month. Something that really called my attention is when you said “depression creeps on me when I don’t take care of myself”! WOW such an revelation moment for me! Stay strong, we are all here for you, take care 🖤
I don't think anyone could explain depression more beautifully or poetically. Unfortunately, my best writing comes from that dark place. The most beautiful words are found in the heap of that darkness. Ironic! I can relate to most of what you say and I am very proud of you for being such an open and honest, beautiful soul. xo
Thank you for sharing your story. I too struggle with anxiety and depression it is hard and self care is a must. Take care of yourself first Laura then you'll have more to give to others.
Sometimes, I think those of us who do a million things, can easily be overwhelmed and it stops up in our tracks. In time, as you grow, you learn the signs earlier and earlier and start to take control of it because that's what it loves to do -control you. I think having a channel where you are talking to the masses that aren't there, talking to abstract people, is also not conducive to avoiding the hump. And yet, having a channel gives you something to work for and towards. This all just shows that we are always a work in progress and that nothing is certain but we can get some control and learn the signs that our bodies are giving us. Love to you for delivering this in a non attention seeking way. Well done, sweet laura. Lu in Australia
I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and spoken word performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my TH-cam channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. 💙❤
Hi Laura glad that you're feeling better.I know what Depression is.My husband,my son and my daughter all suffers from Depression.Sometimes it's hard when all are in a bad stage, it's hard to take care of.With Dr's advise and Psychologist sessions we can cope as life is like a chain one goes with the other.Thankyou for sharing.Take care of yourself and when you feel ready we watch your live. ❤️❤️ 🇲🇹 🇲🇹 🇲🇹
Depression is dull darkness.. and when you come out of it, and remember that you do, because I too share this sadness with you, it’s like life in technicolor. You are not alone. Thanks for sharing. PS you are to have stillness and a farm as a soft place to fall.
Every person on Earth lives these moments dear Laura, but few ones tells it. It's so brave. Opening your heart, soul with us is mesmerising. We love you. I think its all about let it flow, dont pushing ourselves or dont ask tons of asks why. I hug your soul🌈🥰💐sending love, flowers, the brightness of Sun, hugs to you😊take care🌻
I have depression after my mom passed away and I have an autistic daughter who is 21 still acting like a kid. You are not alone. We will get over to it.
Both are great first steps. I start by making my bed. It helps start the day off on a “successful” complete task. Also, it makes it less likely I’ll crawl right back in bed ❤️ stay strong
Laura you are so beautiful. ❤ There is so much healing in quiet alone time. This world we are in moves so fast it is overwhelming sometimes...so happy you took such valuable time for yourself. Hugs.❤❤❤
Thank you for understanding. I was so worried that it would be not an acceptable break, or that it would negatively impact me and the channel. I needed it and I am already feeling so much better. I miss you all though and I will stream tomorrow morning to catch you up ❤️
@@LastMinuteLaura nah. We aren't going anywhere. Everyone has things they deal with. Its brave and awesome that you shared yours because it could help someone that might be going through the same thing. I hope to make it to the live stream, but if not I will for sure watch it later.
I am so thankful you have the willingness to make yourself feel better. As women it seems we all live each other's lives. At 70 I've been where you are and still go there some days. It's just mine-- MY special life. I think you are a brave and talented young woman
Beautiful video Laura ❤️. Thanks for sharing. I’ve been struggling with depression a long time and you described it perfectly. We appreciate you. I hope you feel better and find inner peace and the “nothing” becomes “something” and you can face it head on like we know you will. We need time to stop like you did to reset ourselves and be present with the amazing world around us. It can be so damaging to us but if we can really stop,listen, and be present with ourselves and the world around us we can find healing. The strength we need on the harder days. We love you Laura! I look forward to our next chat. 💋💋 for CJ and Thunder
My mom told me to watch this video and to leave a comment and like if I enjoyed it ! So here I am , you delivered what depression is like spot on and very poetically at that . Thanks for being open and bringing awareness 💓💪🏽.
Thank you Margaret. I am definitely feeling the love in these comments today. I am sorry for your husband's struggles, but I am sure you are a positive force in his life. sending you love and strength
laura its a very hard thing depression its real and it effects so many :(im hoping ppl that are dealing with it will watch your video because u mention ways that other ppl could help their depression by steping back and taking care of themselves:)
I'm crying happy tears for you. I do truly understand. I've lived with depression for so many years. We ARE perfect. And when you take time to care for yourself, those cracks are being mended with gold. It makes us stronger. Thank you so much for sharing. Hugs!! 💕 Mimi
Thank you Mimi. I have been crying happy and appreciative tears while replying to all of these comments. You are all so sweet and your words are so meaningful to me. Thank you ❤️
I, of course, am seeing this video one year later. Not unusual for me. LOL. Not much of a tech junkie here. I have depression and anxiety that I am finally owning up to. I have had it for at least ten years, yet was able to function day-to-day. Not anymore, it seems. There is a shame associated with depression, that others cannot grasp. (unless they also have it) Your video is so truthful and reflective and well said. I admire your ability to express how you feel, I would have been sobbing. Depression is so invasive in one's life and relationships. But it is also something you can't put your finger on exactly how you feel or what caused it. Overwhelmed is the best way I can describe it. Every little detail of normal life overwhelms you. You feel incapable of action and making decisions, concentration is on the negative range, and our own reactions to life and people and hustle/bustle and noise is excrutiating. Others should not expect that we must explain ourselves, but they always do. I think to myself, "You cannot talk me out of feeling depressed. Shaming me makes it so much worse. It doesn't respond to pressure or harsh words." when others think they can solve it. I find if I admit out loud that I am depressed, and desire to be alone so it doesn't affect others... SOME will be kind enough to understand and give me space. Artistic types tend to suffer depression as a rule. I think our minds are never truly at rest, even when we are on downtime. Sometimes the pressure of vacations can even trigger us. We are always thinking of the 114 things we should be doing or planning our next project or what bill's have to be paid. My therapist said that is the anxiety and not the depression. But they feed off of each other. Which came first the chicken or the egg? Self-care is SO very important. Take a walk, get some air, get enough rest, take your meds (if prescribed), play with animals, drink water everyday whether you like it or not, try to keep a healthy diet, and unplug from technology (that last part's easy for me. haha). Keep taking care of yourself. Be kind to you.... Bad days happen to even good people. And you are most definitely 'good people'! Thank your for your daily courage and inspiration, cuz sometimes I need that too. God bless. you every day. Mary Jo (from Texas)
just want to say we love you we aren't going away. we will be here waiting . we miss you but we want you to take all the time you need and take care of yourself. thank you for sharing with us for letting us in , and thank you for being so brave and helping me to accept myself and know i'm not broken thank you. sending hugs and love your way. please continue to take care and take all the time you need
Thank you thank you thank you Brenda. Your sweet comment was lovely to read. ❤️ I will be back for a stream tomorrow morning. I hope to see you there 😊 thank you. I miss you too!
Thank you making this video. I suffer from depression also. There are days you don't want to do anything at all. You just want to hide from the world. Most people don't understand and there's the stigma of people thinking you're either faking it or you're crazy. I take medication every day for it, but there are still days it hits.
Thanks Kathy, for watching it, and taking the time to comment and share your struggle. I get the not wanting to get out of bed, and hiding feelings. I am choosing to reject the stigma now though, because many people I love struggle just as I do, and it does not make me think less of them, or love them any less. Stay strong.
That was phenomenal - I have never suffered from depression and find it difficult to understand people who do but listening to you has certainly made me aware that it isn’t a cut and dried thing - thank you for that - thank you for being brave and thank you for your honesty and making me more mindful 😊
Thank you for your feedback Elaine. It means a lot to know the video was seen and really that I was seen. I’m glad it gave you a new perspective on depression. ❤️
I too deal with depression. It’s an angry beast that screams for my attention like a petulant child. Like you implied, there is no long term escape but hope still remains. Like a cancer, we did nothing to deserve it. It isn’t a choice. Even though the world cries for a ‘cure’ no cancer patient can ever truly trust that is all gone. It’s like an allergy attack! A sneeze can come out of nowhere. It can last a few blows or send you into a time of torment. After tremendous battles, I found one break in the bleakness that is helpful to me. It is called TMS. Ever heard of it? I have found hope in this therapy and watching your ‘I’m not okay’ video reminded me of how others suffer to. Like you, I want to help others too. Sharing my experience and ways that I have found to cope are important to me as well. I hope you reach out, and we can share privately.
I am bipolar & I appreciate this so much. I'm going to try work mental health awareness into my channel. Thank you for sharing. I understand more than you can imagine. BIG HUGS.
You go girl! Make content that speaks to you. I may be a crafty tutorial TH-camr, but I am a full and complete person with feelings and struggles too, so I decided to share it all. Stay strong, and make whatever feels right
So proud of you. Take the time you need for self care I will be here when you come back. You have taught me much with your craftiness and your conversations in the morning get me going like my coffee. Stay strong and know I love you
Thank you so much Nancy. I was a little shy/nervous to release this. But I had been sitting on the idea all week, taking video clips on my phone, and writing my thoughts down in my journal. When I compiled them, I felt like I really wanted to share it.
Laura this is such a beautiful video, love the depth that depression gives you :) because in a way it's about that, it is about being able to go into the depths of oneself, look at our shadow and come out reborn...each time. Depression is creation wanting to come alive ! If you love poetry and if you don't know Mary Oliver, I think that maybe her amazing poetry might help you go through the depression of the moment and all of those that will come again...because they will and like you said we are not broken. We are alive and to be alive is to be the green leave and the brown/red leave too. I'm sure this moment will help you to refill your well. But just to give you some more information so that you know that all is well the way it is: I think you have 27 years old right ? Did you know that in between 27 and 30 is a precious and powerful time in everyone's lives ? We are part of many different cycles and in between 27 to 30 it is a threshold moment, like an initiation moment that can happen in very different ways (more or less strong) to each person depending on a variety of things that are personal to each individual story, there is the Progressed Moon cycle that is of 27 years and then the Saturn cycle that starts all over again every 28/30 years so if we are able to look at these cycles as movement and rythm for the soul, we will be able to accompany it the best way possible (yes with tears and pain also but that's part of life right ?). Wish you all the best and would love to see more of this beautiful and powerful Laura that you showed us in this video ;-) Oh yes there is a beautiful, beautiful book about depression and melancholy by Thomas Moore which is called "Dark nights of the soul"...it's an amazing book by an amazing author (love all his books).
Thank you for your kind words and continued support. It means a lot to me. And thank you for the suggestions, I will check out this ebooks/ authors. Also, I hope to do more videos in this vein in the future, so thank you for the feedback. I am glad you liked it
@@LastMinuteLaura remember it's not about being against depression it is about embracing it and it will be so much less powerful, it makes me think about Monster and Co. when the little girl faces the monster it becomes a friend :) :) hope you'll be able to feel it that way too. All the best from a 40 something woman who has been through some of those in life and has made a friend with them ;-)
Thanks Jy. I am definitely receiving the love, hugs and wooly warmth today. I was nervous about this video at first, but I am feeling more love than ever coming in in these comments. Thanks for taking the time to leave this kind message.
Hi beautiful, you are perfect as you are, go with the ebb and flow of life. I too suffer depression so know exactly how you feel hun. What I call arty farty people are usually very attracted to colours, nature, art and creativity. Stay as you are and just BE. Xxx
Dear Laura, this is my very first like and comment I have ever made. As a mother/grandmother I want so much to reach out and hug you close. In my 70 plus years I have had many of the feelings you have expressed but as a teenager I came to realize what has been a very real truth to me. That is we are all made in God's image and created in His likeness and therefore are incomplete without a close relationship to Him. I am and will pray for you. I hope you will consider visiting the website fbccov.org and look at the menu under sermons ( it's not really a bad word, but I prefer "message" or "thought"). The one titled "Steps to a joyful and meaningful life" has been most comforting to me especially during this time. I have known the speaker for over 30 years and as far as I know he is sincere. I enjoy and have done some of your craft instruction. You are a very talented person.
I am feeling like that too. I know i wilk not always feel this way . So i am doing life 1 minute at a time. Love you girl. Hugs. DM me if you ever want to talk. Instagram Valerie Harris.
Laura thank you for being so transparent. Speaking out about your depression is hard you are brave. I love that you did activities that seem to have brought you peace
Thank you for sharing this. As someone who has lived with depression for decades, I am grateful for people like you who bring awareness to this condition. I LOVE LOVE LOVE your positive message of self-acceptance! Thank you!
I’ve watched a lot of you videos and I didn’t know, as with everyone depression, it is invisible, no one knows until you say something, well done for coming forward and speaking out about it. I now manage by trying to pace ,myself. Don’t push yourself too hard when you’re feeling well, try to put yourself into that safe place again as you have at your parents, recharge regularly. It’s hard when you’re so driven to do all the things you want to do, don’t push yourself hard. Take care and know your not alone. I just want to give you a hug. Xxx
Thank you Carol, I feel your virtual hug
Thank you so much for sharing with such honesty 🤗I have bipolar disorder and the depression is the worst pain I endure at least once a month. Something that really called my attention is when you said “depression creeps on me when I don’t take care of myself”! WOW such an revelation moment for me! Stay strong, we are all here for you, take care 🖤
Thank you Eli
Such strength and resiliency to be able to share your vulnerability Laura! Please take care of yourself!
Thanks Michelle
I don't think anyone could explain depression more beautifully or poetically. Unfortunately, my best writing comes from that dark place. The most beautiful words are found in the heap of that darkness. Ironic! I can relate to most of what you say and I am very proud of you for being such an open and honest, beautiful soul. xo
Thanks Debbie
Thank you for sharing your story. I too struggle with anxiety and depression it is hard and self care is a must. Take care of yourself first Laura then you'll have more to give to others.
Sometimes, I think those of us who do a million things, can easily be overwhelmed and it stops up in our tracks. In time, as you grow, you learn the signs earlier and earlier and start to take control of it because that's what it loves to do -control you. I think having a channel where you are talking to the masses that aren't there, talking to abstract people, is also not conducive to avoiding the hump. And yet, having a channel gives you something to work for and towards. This all just shows that we are always a work in progress and that nothing is certain but we can get some control and learn the signs that our bodies are giving us. Love to you for delivering this in a non attention seeking way. Well done, sweet laura. Lu in Australia
I am an avid #MentalHealthAwareness advocate and spoken word performer, and I love this so much. I travel the country trying to bring that awareness on stages, in classrooms, hospitals, and on my TH-cam channel, so I get excited when I see other advocates. 💙❤
Thank you for watching A.S. Minor and for the kind words.
@@LastMinuteLaura thank YOU. Keep up the great work! 💚
You are not “alone”. Lessons for each of us. One day at a time. We are all in this together.
Yes we are ❤️ thank you L.
(We are all in it together, not we are alone)
Hi Laura glad that you're feeling better.I know what Depression is.My husband,my son and my daughter all suffers from Depression.Sometimes it's hard when all are in a bad stage, it's hard to take care of.With Dr's advise and Psychologist sessions we can cope as life is like a chain one goes with the other.Thankyou for sharing.Take care of yourself and when you feel ready we watch your live. ❤️❤️ 🇲🇹 🇲🇹 🇲🇹
Thanks Catherine from Malta ❤️❤️ your plant is doing well. I miss you all and I appreciate your sweet words.
Depression is dull darkness.. and when you come out of it, and remember that you do, because I too share this sadness with you, it’s like life in technicolor. You are not alone. Thanks for sharing. PS you are to have stillness and a farm as a soft place to fall.
Thanks Maria. I do love the farm as it brings me joy to be here. So peaceful and still. Thank you for watching and hope you have a wonderful day.
I'm having a bad depression day and came across your video. Thank you for sharing this because it has helped me to get up and work on some art. ♥️
That is awesome. I'm glad it helped out Beth! Keep your head up. 🎄Happy Holidays 🎄
Never give up girl,you are beautiful. ,,!!!
Thank you Sonia
Thank you I needed this❣️
Thank you Shari
Every person on Earth lives these moments dear Laura, but few ones tells it. It's so brave. Opening your heart, soul with us is mesmerising. We love you. I think its all about let it flow, dont pushing ourselves or dont ask tons of asks why. I hug your soul🌈🥰💐sending love, flowers, the brightness of Sun, hugs to you😊take care🌻
Thank you Zeyno. I appreciate your kind words. I will try to catch the sun you send ❤️ thank you thank you
Beautiful girl with a beautiful soul. Lots of prayers for you sweet girl. 💗🙏
Thank you so much Bonnie ❤️
Sending you hugs!
Thank you Martina! I am receiving them. Sending some hugs your way ❤️
I have depression after my mom passed away and I have an autistic daughter who is 21 still acting like a kid. You are not alone. We will get over to it.
I hear you, girl! It's been rough for me lately too, but today I took a shower and started on the housework. 😚
Both are great first steps. I start by making my bed. It helps start the day off on a “successful” complete task. Also, it makes it less likely I’ll crawl right back in bed ❤️ stay strong
I suffer with depression too and it is an absolute monster I don't wish on my worst enemy. Take care and prayers for you!
Thanks Christine. It is a monster, but it is one we can continue to work against, and prevail. Stay strong. Thank you for your prayers
❤️Feel Better❤️We are here❤️Love yourself
Thank you Sheila.
Laura you are so beautiful. ❤ There is so much healing in quiet alone time. This world we are in moves so fast it is overwhelming sometimes...so happy you took such valuable time for yourself. Hugs.❤❤❤
Thanks Audrey ❤️ your continued support means a lot to me
I just want to say I LOVE YOU and I wish you unconditional self-love 💚💚💚
Thanks Edyta (you have a very beautiful name) I really appreciate your kind words 💖 have an awesome weekend!
Thank you for sharing this.
I'm so glad you were able to let yourself have some time off to take care of you.
Thank you for understanding. I was so worried that it would be not an acceptable break, or that it would negatively impact me and the channel. I needed it and I am already feeling so much better. I miss you all though and I will stream tomorrow morning to catch you up ❤️
@@LastMinuteLaura nah. We aren't going anywhere. Everyone has things they deal with. Its brave and awesome that you shared yours because it could help someone that might be going through the same thing.
I hope to make it to the live stream, but if not I will for sure watch it later.
I am so thankful you have the willingness to make yourself feel better. As women it seems we all live each other's lives. At 70 I've been where you are and still go there some days. It's just mine-- MY special life. I think you are a brave and talented young woman
Thank you for the kind words Annie.
Beautiful video Laura ❤️. Thanks for sharing. I’ve been struggling with depression a long time and you described it perfectly. We appreciate you. I hope you feel better and find inner peace and the “nothing” becomes “something” and you can face it head on like we know you will. We need time to stop like you did to reset ourselves and be present with the amazing world around us. It can be so damaging to us but if we can really stop,listen, and be present with ourselves and the world around us we can find healing. The strength we need on the harder days. We love you Laura! I look forward to our next chat. 💋💋 for CJ and Thunder
Thank you thank you
Thank you.
Thank you for watching ❤️
My mom told me to watch this video and to leave a comment and like if I enjoyed it ! So here I am , you delivered what depression is like spot on and very poetically at that . Thanks for being open and bringing awareness 💓💪🏽.
Thank you Bianca, and thank your mom for me. I appreciate your sweet comment and that you took the time to watch. ❤️ ❤️
Sending you a hug my husband has depression i know it sucks you keep going girl x
Thank you Margaret. I am definitely feeling the love in these comments today. I am sorry for your husband's struggles, but I am sure you are a positive force in his life. sending you love and strength
@@LastMinuteLaura Thankyou Laura you deserve to have a hug and sending love x
laura its a very hard thing depression its real and it effects so many :(im hoping ppl that are dealing with it will watch your video because u mention ways that other ppl could help their depression by steping back and taking care of themselves:)
Thank you Kim
@@LastMinuteLaura I will continue to help and support u anyway I can ... shared to Twitter and fb:)
@@Kimscrochetandknits Thank you thank you thank you
Thanks so much for your revealing your private self to us...it was very brave ♥️
Thank you Rosemarie. It was a little nerve wracking, but all of the love I am seeing in the comments tells me it was the right thing. Thank you ❤️
I'm crying happy tears for you. I do truly understand. I've lived with depression for so many years. We ARE perfect. And when you take time to care for yourself, those cracks are being mended with gold. It makes us stronger. Thank you so much for sharing. Hugs!! 💕 Mimi
Thank you Mimi. I have been crying happy and appreciative tears while replying to all of these comments. You are all so sweet and your words are so meaningful to me. Thank you ❤️
I, of course, am seeing this video one year later. Not unusual for me. LOL. Not much of a tech junkie here.
I have depression and anxiety that I am finally owning up to. I have had it for at least ten years, yet was able to function day-to-day. Not anymore, it seems.
There is a shame associated with depression, that others cannot grasp. (unless they also have it)
Your video is so truthful and reflective and well said. I admire your ability to express how you feel, I would have been sobbing.
Depression is so invasive in one's life and relationships. But it is also something you can't put your finger on exactly how you feel or what caused it. Overwhelmed is the best way I can describe it. Every little detail of normal life overwhelms you. You feel incapable of action and making decisions, concentration is on the negative range, and our own reactions to life and people and hustle/bustle and noise is excrutiating.
Others should not expect that we must explain ourselves, but they always do. I think to myself, "You cannot talk me out of feeling depressed. Shaming me makes it so much worse. It doesn't respond to pressure or harsh words." when others think they can solve it.
I find if I admit out loud that I am depressed, and desire to be alone so it doesn't affect others... SOME will be kind enough to understand and give me space.
Artistic types tend to suffer depression as a rule. I think our minds are never truly at rest, even when we are on downtime. Sometimes the pressure of vacations can even trigger us. We are always thinking of the 114 things we should be doing or planning our next project or what bill's have to be paid. My therapist said that is the anxiety and not the depression. But they feed off of each other. Which came first the chicken or the egg?
Self-care is SO very important. Take a walk, get some air, get enough rest, take your meds (if prescribed), play with animals, drink water everyday whether you like it or not, try to keep a healthy diet, and unplug from technology (that last part's easy for me. haha).
Keep taking care of yourself. Be kind to you....
Bad days happen to even good people. And you are most definitely 'good people'!
Thank your for your daily courage and inspiration, cuz sometimes I need that too. God bless. you every day.
Mary Jo
(from Texas)
just want to say we love you we aren't going away. we will be here waiting . we miss you but we want you to take all the time you need and take care of yourself. thank you for sharing with us for letting us in , and thank you for being so brave and helping me to accept myself and know i'm not broken thank you. sending hugs and love your way. please continue to take care and take all the time you need
Thank you thank you thank you Brenda. Your sweet comment was lovely to read. ❤️ I will be back for a stream tomorrow morning. I hope to see you there 😊 thank you. I miss you too!
Thank you making this video. I suffer from depression also. There are days you don't want to do anything at all. You just want to hide from the world. Most people don't understand and there's the stigma of people thinking you're either faking it or you're crazy. I take medication every day for it, but there are still days it hits.
Thanks Kathy, for watching it, and taking the time to comment and share your struggle. I get the not wanting to get out of bed, and hiding feelings. I am choosing to reject the stigma now though, because many people I love struggle just as I do, and it does not make me think less of them, or love them any less. Stay strong.
That was phenomenal - I have never suffered from depression and find it difficult to understand people who do but listening to you has certainly made me aware that it isn’t a cut and dried thing - thank you for that - thank you for being brave and thank you for your honesty and making me more mindful 😊
Thank you for your feedback Elaine. It means a lot to know the video was seen and really that I was seen. I’m glad it gave you a new perspective on depression. ❤️
I wish you all the best in the world!
Thank you Anca. I wish you all the best as well ❤️
I too deal with depression. It’s an angry beast that screams for my attention like a petulant child.
Like you implied, there is no long term escape but hope still remains.
Like a cancer, we did nothing to deserve it. It isn’t a choice.
Even though the world cries for a ‘cure’ no cancer patient can ever truly trust that is all gone.
It’s like an allergy attack! A sneeze can come out of nowhere. It can last a few blows or send you into a time of torment.
After tremendous battles, I found one break in the bleakness that is helpful to me.
It is called TMS.
Ever heard of it?
I have found hope in this therapy and watching your ‘I’m not okay’ video reminded me of how others suffer to.
Like you, I want to help others too. Sharing my experience and ways that I have found to cope are important to me as well.
I hope you reach out, and we can share privately.
I am bipolar & I appreciate this so much. I'm going to try work mental health awareness into my channel. Thank you for sharing. I understand more than you can imagine. BIG HUGS.
You go girl! Make content that speaks to you. I may be a crafty tutorial TH-camr, but I am a full and complete person with feelings and struggles too, so I decided to share it all. Stay strong, and make whatever feels right
@@LastMinuteLaura thank you
you are in my thoughts very often
So proud of you. Take the time you need for self care I will be here when you come back. You have taught me much with your craftiness and your conversations in the morning get me going like my coffee. Stay strong and know I love you
Thank you Lori. You have been such a good energy on my life. I am so glad to have met you. Thank you for your continued support and guidance.
sending hugs
Thanks Brenda
It might seem strange to say so, but the word I would use to describe this video is "beautiful".
Thank you so much Nancy. I was a little shy/nervous to release this. But I had been sitting on the idea all week, taking video clips on my phone, and writing my thoughts down in my journal. When I compiled them, I felt like I really wanted to share it.
I love you 😢💕
Thank you
way to go keep up the good work
Thank you Karen ❤️ I will try!
Glad you're feeling a bit better Laura!
Thank you D'Aur. This amazing community I have found here on TH-cam is also a huge support system. Thanks for being here
Laura you're awesome
Sorry you have to go true this, I now how it works. I think a lot about you. Love you❤️❤️
Thank you Wilma. I really appreciate that I am in your thoughts. I am feeling the love today. sending you love and strength also
Last Minute Laura thank you, that means a lot to me ❤️
Hugs
Thank you Nicole ❤️❤️❤️
Been there my friend...
That’s pretty much my exact experience of it too.
Laura this is such a beautiful video, love the depth that depression gives you :) because in a way it's about that, it is about being able to go into the depths of oneself, look at our shadow and come out reborn...each time.
Depression is creation wanting to come alive !
If you love poetry and if you don't know Mary Oliver, I think that maybe her amazing poetry might help you go through the depression of the moment and all of those that will come again...because they will and like you said we are not broken. We are alive and to be alive is to be the green leave and the brown/red leave too.
I'm sure this moment will help you to refill your well.
But just to give you some more information so that you know that all is well the way it is: I think you have 27 years old right ? Did you know that in between 27 and 30 is a precious and powerful time in everyone's lives ? We are part of many different cycles and in between 27 to 30 it is a threshold moment, like an initiation moment that can happen in very different ways (more or less strong) to each person depending on a variety of things that are personal to each individual story, there is the Progressed Moon cycle that is of 27 years and then the Saturn cycle that starts all over again every 28/30 years so if we are able to look at these cycles as movement and rythm for the soul, we will be able to accompany it the best way possible (yes with tears and pain also but that's part of life right ?). Wish you all the best and would love to see more of this beautiful and powerful Laura that you showed us in this video ;-)
Oh yes there is a beautiful, beautiful book about depression and melancholy by Thomas Moore which is called "Dark nights of the soul"...it's an amazing book by an amazing author (love all his books).
Thank you for your kind words and continued support. It means a lot to me. And thank you for the suggestions, I will check out this ebooks/ authors. Also, I hope to do more videos in this vein in the future, so thank you for the feedback. I am glad you liked it
@@LastMinuteLaura remember it's not about being against depression it is about embracing it and it will be so much less powerful, it makes me think about Monster and Co. when the little girl faces the monster it becomes a friend :) :) hope you'll be able to feel it that way too. All the best from a 40 something woman who has been through some of those in life and has made a friend with them ;-)
Hay girl, your Aussie hippy here. Sending you love, hugs and woolly warm prayers 🧡😍💥💥😍🧡👍👍👍👍
Thanks Jy. I am definitely receiving the love, hugs and wooly warmth today. I was nervous about this video at first, but I am feeling more love than ever coming in in these comments. Thanks for taking the time to leave this kind message.
Hi beautiful, you are perfect as you are, go with the ebb and flow of life.
I too suffer depression so know exactly how you feel hun.
What I call arty farty people are usually very attracted to colours, nature, art and creativity.
Stay as you are and just BE.
Xxx
Dear Laura, this is my very first like and comment I have ever made. As a mother/grandmother I want so much to reach out and hug you close. In my 70 plus years I have had many of the feelings you have expressed but as a teenager I came to realize what has been a very real truth to me. That is we are all made in God's image and created in His likeness and therefore are incomplete without a close relationship to Him. I am and will pray for you. I hope you will consider visiting the website fbccov.org and look at the menu under sermons ( it's not really a bad word, but I prefer "message" or "thought"). The one titled "Steps to a joyful and meaningful life" has been most comforting to me especially during this time. I have known the speaker for over 30 years and as far as I know he is sincere. I enjoy and have done some of your craft instruction. You are a very talented person.
I am feeling like that too. I know i wilk not always feel this way . So i am doing life 1 minute at a time. Love you girl. Hugs. DM me if you ever want to talk. Instagram Valerie Harris.
1 minute at a time, 1 day at a time. Thanks Valerie! Sending you positive vibes today too