My friend Jordan Hardgrave has coached DPDR/ANXIETY sufferers for six years and he created a free master class that I wholeheartedly support that teaches you the 5 shifts to become free. It's amazing! There's also an opportunity to work with him and his team. Here's the link for that: 5shiftsmasterclass.coachjordanhardgrave.com/5shiftsnoahthomas. DO IT!
Shannon, the exact same thing happens to me.....but why did it take so long...my stuff is from childhood and current family drama....I don't get it....
Set realistic goals and give yourself enough time to work on them without feeling pressure. Start with the simplest like going to the shops at a specific time. Set 3 goals to be achieved everyday and increase the number as you progress. It works.
I can add this both as a habit and a general suggestion. - Drink a lot of water, at least one glass every hour. - Eat fruit and vegetables. Apples, oranges, bananas. Also dried fruit and nuts. They give you a nice, calm energy. - Always check for your eyes health, and wear a pair of glasses if you need to. Clean eyesight is the basys of every reaction against apathy, headache and depression. - Grow some plants, even in a pot. Grow some food. Watching it grow, daily, will give you a sense of time and recognition of your efforts. You don't need much space, even just a window with some pots and you are ready to go. This has a surprising effect on the mind. - Keep your house as simple as possible. Throw everything you don't need, every burden has to go. Your house must be ordered, without dust, with clean air and easy to wash, daily. - Keep it simple even in the kitchen. You don't need 6 glasses, 12 plates and 15 pots. If you live alone, place every excessive stuff in a closet and keep 1 object for each type ready to use. This way you will avoid the passive use of a lot of objects that will accumulate, creating a spiral of depression (too much to clean, I won't do it). Never underestimate the importance of a clean, ordered environment for your mental health. - Avoid alcohol, if you feel low on energy prepare a nice tea, it will be of great help. -Put some music in your ears. Download music, audiobooks and listen for videos as this one while doing your things. This will help you to surpass the initial wall and will keep your sense of time and motivation. - Don't lose sense of time! Buy a simple digital watch (5 bucks) and start the cronometer every time you begin something. This way you will notice that making "that scary thing" you always postponed, only took 5 minutes, and you will be motivated in using the time better, doing more, triggering a chain of positivity. - Same thing for a calendar. Write down a calendar with a pencil and follow your daily achievements. You will notice that in 3 days you achieved a lot more than your low self esteem wants to admit, and you will do more, better. - Have a ludic hobby and keep it going daily. Play a game, watch a movie, read a book, feed your mind and creativity. Put this activities at the end of the day and never allow them to get in the way of your daily routine. Don't become a gaming addict or compulsive movie watcher :D
It sounds so simply....but i cant even get out of bed. my husband pratically drags me out of bed! I just cry all the time and wish i would not wake up in morning. He "forces" me to run errands with him. i know hes right....but this is one of the hardest things i've been through! i cant seem to get it together. When I run an errand by myself...typically just to get one item at grocery store just a few blocks away.....I find that hour and half has gone by. My husband calls concerned because I tend to space out and wander. It's like my short term memory is gone. I'm 55 and have controlled my abuse well, but had a tragic event about 1.5 years ago and have totally fallen apart. Didn't mean to ramble....I just feel like I've found someone who truly understands. Your videos are helpful....I just have to try to do it.....I just want to withdrawl and not be invovled....my home is my santuary...specifically my bedroom. Sorry to ramble, but i have noone to talk to about it...they just think I'm crazy and making excuses.
Noah, I am a therapist who works with adolescents and young adults struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders like depression and anxiety. I love this video and how clear, easy to understand, empathic, and informative it is. It also basically sums up the DBT skill we are teaching right now with the acronym, ABC Please. I am going to share it with them tomorrow. Thank you! Be well!
I too have this same problem.. and here lately its been very very bad, the depression. like I am in a hole and can not get out, I have a home craft business and well damn it I can not get into it.. SO.. enough said..
Hi Tom. I understand you. I also have business of my own, on food supplements, and working home is not healthy. I know that for a fact as my office is at home.
here's severaI things to try Find the reasons why you are shy - the first step to soIving an issue is to understand why it is there. Be comfortabIe about yourseIf - this makes it easier ChaIIenge youseIf - you wiII feeI better by doing things - especiaIIy by doing activities that stretch your boundaries. (l discovered these and more ideas on Martos Magic Method website).
Just began realizing the power of prayer. Don't know for sure if it's god or some kind of universal manifestation but someone is watching over me and helping me.
@bignoknow Thank you for this video. I am utterly depressed yet again and cannot see the point in going on. Depression has been with me my entire life. I get tiny little breaks of about one week at a time, and then the horrendous business comes crashing down again for weeks or months. I have tried all the therapies, I have been given all the 'tools', but I am too defeated at this point, again, to use them. On the other hand, life is easy for me in so many ways, I have so much to be grateful for (home, food, income), but I cannot get out of bed, sometimes for weeks. The constant grinding in my brain takes so much energy for me to defeat. One week of conquering it, leaves me beyond exhausted, and I have to sleep 16 hour days to recover. The part that hurts the most, is that I cannot form lasting friendships - I withdraw because I cannot bear people to see me like this. I don't want to hear 'positive thinking' lectures either. If you haven't had this disability, you really should not comment. But thank you again for your video, you know what it is like and the tools you mention help (when it becomes possible to apply them). Major chronic depression is debilitating beyond description. It helped me today to know that I am not alone.
+bignoknow Your vids have helped me, and many people out man! nice to know that even though we all are strugglilng, we all still try to look for help and try to help other people
music is great therapy, put headphones on and take a walk in the park,get sunlight everyday which also helps improve mood, in the winter you can still get sunlight on certain days..... another great thing is mindfulness meditation,and for me getting lost in art is a great way to improve mood,like drawing or painting, remember to force yourself to stay active and busy,never just sit and dwell on your dark feelings or anxiety, one thing about depression is it will always win in the end if the person lets it,you have to fight it with all your will everyday, remember that the brain does not manufacture good feelings in depressed people you have to force yourself to get out there and make them happen even if they are shortlived, anything to alliviate the depression for that day.....you keep training your brain like this and eventually you start feeling more good feelings overtime and that hopefully becomes addictive in a positive way for that individual, another thing I forgot to add is get checked out for other issues like thyroid,hormones,adrennal gland,stomach problems which can contribute to low key chemicals in the brain like serotonin and the like...great video bro, it is always nice to get advice from others who suffer with this unforgiving disorder of the brain
A note on: #2 If your mood disorder is due to a burnout the recommendation is to avoid working out on high intensity. #5 It’s a good thing to aim for max 3 examples of gratitude. More than that and the time it takes of thinking out things will give your brain the impression it’s too hard, that there aren’t that many reasons for gratitude.
I cured myself from depression by running. It's unbelievable that I switch from being too isolated to socially active almost every day. After 4 days you'll just feel good Used to run for 2 to 3 miles for about 20 days and it made wonders to my brain chemicals.
Sorry for the late reply but this is so true , I use to have really bad anxiety and depression and once I started running it's like everything changed, I got myself back and felt better than ever my life totally changed
I bawled my eyes out during this whole video. I've never been able to meet someone who understands what I'm going through but I'm glad that you do. Thanks for this video
I kinda already knew what most of the tips would be. Sadly I can't do most of them. All I can do is pray. I have sciatica and fibromyalgia. So 90% of the time, I'm bedridden. As a 20 year old, all I want to do is have independence, but it's hard to do from your bed. Stay strong everyone
You are such a great help man. Im 21 years old and i'm in my final year of college. I smoked weed twice a day every day for a few years and felt fine. about a week ago i smoked and had a terrible panic attack. i woke up the next day and my life was flipped upside down. I did my research and knew immediately that i had depersonalization/derealization. This is the scariest thing i've ever felt. Having no sense of self is the weirdest and craziest thing ever. I took your advice and i'm getting blood work done to check testosterone levels so we will see how that goes. It is just so hard i feel like my life is like over. My relationship with my family even feels detached and it hurts so much. Im reading about how it can last weeks, months, or years and its so hard to take that information in. I have stopped smoking, and all i do is eat healthy, exercise, and continue working, going to school, and socializing. i hope to god i can completely overcome it because this is the hardest thing i've ever dealt with in my entire life and i wouldn't wish it on somebody i hated. your videos are comforting, i have to watch these kinds of videos every day to remind myself to keep pushing on. I don't know this is just the worst and i wanted to reach out.
***** i cant even begin to explain how much better you made me feel dude. Seriously, thanks isnt enough. Like, to wake up every day and NOT KNOW WHO THE FUCK YOU ARE ANYMORE is seriously the worst thing imaginable. I really thought my life was over. today marks week 3 of this bullshit. i havent taken any meds or sought out a doctor but i have quit everything you listed. i only drink water and grape juice. i eat so damn healthy now, take b-6 and b-12 vitamins, i work out at least every other day, take full time classes still, and have a job where i work 30 hours a week. sometimes i dont know how im going to do it, but i do. Once again man, seriosly appreciate you sharing your story. I will come back to this post in my dark times.
+Alec Epperson Hi Alec, I went through something pretty similar to you and would be willing to talk and give you some insight if you'd like. My email address is gpgemima@gmail.com
+mhchigga Its caused by anxiety. Smoking weed can be a trigger for it. My advice that ive used for myself is to not worry about it because the worry makes it worse and if you focus on taking your mind off it then it helps because its really just your mind creating it
Thank you. I am so "grateful" that I found your channel. I subbed. I'm going to be 62 and I will probably lose my apartment that I have lived in for 35 years. I fell very far behind in rent. I am heartbroken. I will survive. This is the biggest crisis I have ever suffered. I have no family. But I have some wonderful friends that love me. I relate to everything you said in this video and all the other videos of yours that I have watched. Thank you again. Peace.
*I used to be depressed until i got myself into the habit of putting on the full armor of God every day when i get up, through Jesus. And when i have troubles i call out Psalms **50:15** and it never fails me. Oh and i do not get depressed or worry anymore!!!* 😇 REMEMBER THERE IS POWER IN JESUS CHRIST NAME...
I went through all this many years ago. Exactly what is described. It was the worst of times. But it fades away soon enough. Keeping busy is the key. But more importantly tackling your anxiety is the solution. DP and DR are nothing more than a symptom of anxiety and stress just like a racing heart is or nausea. Exactly the same. But once it comes the more you dwell on it the more worry you cause yourself and the worse it gets. Starts the bad cycle! It's important to get back to life. Accept it for now but focus on living and becoming more healthy. Work out and get fit, this helps so much. Get a hobby. Try a new hobby. Be much more social. You have to live before your brain can relax and get back to normal. Your brain is stuck in a stress protection mode and until you can give it ample time to fully relax and retune to relaxed life you won't feel great. One day in months or a year to come you will barely remember this or how bad it was, and you'll laugh it off. It passes. Let the body relax. It's an instinctive reaction your mind is having and it's just the body protecting itself. It's very common although we don't all know how to describe it. Affects more people than you'd believe. You need to give yourself the chance to relax again. Start addressing your anxieties and seek help with it. CBT. therapy. That's the underlying factor. Work on this too. I hope this helps someone - I thought my life was over and I was done. No more enjoyment at all. But boy was I wrong!! I still have the odd bad day every 6 months or so. But don't live in dispair. Cling to your hope and fight. It's just a normal symptom of your body reacting to great prolonged stress and anxiety both conscious and subconscious.
Brookman thank you so much iv had an extremely hard time failed one of my exams in school because of my anxiety breakdowns afterwords the depression kicked in and I wanted to die it's really shit but thanks for the info
eat food good for ur gut ..reflexology n acupuncture. ....medidate..n cry..live only in present. .accept all things that happen..let go of negative. .just be happy n find ur passion. help others..
Just curious, Fallen angel...do you suffer from mental illness? I only ask because is this what you have found to work, or is your adviced based on general knowlegde and not experience? No critisim, just trying to understand . :)
Just be happy? Seriously? Your naive, ignorant, hippy-dippy bullshit is incredibly offensive to people suffering from mental illness. Do you tell cancer patients to stick a quartz crystal up their ass to get over it? Fuck you.
noah, everything you have said shines so brightly!!! i want to thank you. you make allot of sence, and my prayer is that the recurrent depression you grapple with, would be dimmed by the perfected white light , guidence, and true love of our heavenly father, reaching to cover you- reaching to draw you near.
Sir, i can't thank you enough for this video, you made me cry, i know one day you will be free from depression and life will be full of colors.Thanks for making this video.
Each has their own way but I got off my anxiety medication several months back. And how I got over my depression I came to realize that things can only get worse in my life and that I should accept that and not dwell upon it. And appreciate the fleeting good moments I have knowing they are not going to last. No therapist, no medication I cured myself.
Good for you , I'm trying alternate ways too since I don't have access for help even though I know I need it , but also sustaining a routine would help me , thanks for sharing your story though . But as for the teenager me I would definitely appreciate help I'll try to reach out to my school counsler tomorrow I hope that helps
Noah you are wonderful! I just found out who you are through youtube, it was accidentaly, but worth it! I am going through a bumpy road right now, and hearing stories like yours are inspirational. You are a blessing Noah, thank you!
I hope you are well, Noah. #1 on your list was so confirming. I have battled depression/anxiety all of my life. I went into a severe depression and was diagnosed with a Mood Disorder about 10 years ago. It has been a very hard struggle but feel that I am finally perhaps getting better, although for some reason I am struggling with the OCD/Rumination. That being said, I just recently started focusing on pulling myself out of that dark place and going into the light, so to speak. I'm telling myself that I am going to have a good day today and physically force myself to smile. It seems to help. You have been such an inspiration to me, and I particularly enjoyed your video about just realizing my OCD/Rumination is not me and to let it go. That's a tough one, but I am going to make that a point as the rumination could easily take me back to the dark place. This disease is so physical, it affects everything I say and do. I am aware of it every day. But listening to you has really made me feel I am not alone. It is a rough journey but I am going to get better, I am. Thank you for helping me. You are a very crucial part in helping me get better. God Bless.
I'm not depressed but I feel so down that I dont have many friends and I think all I need is to be more social cause I enjoy doing things with people. One thing that helps me from being bummed when I'm alone is to to do 2 things. 1. Find out the next time you're gonna do something or some activity that will at least take ur mind away from the depressive state ur in or that you're at least somewhat looking forward to (for me I'm going to see a movie tomorrow with a buddy of mine).... and the second thing.. 2. Do something that you enjoy doing to kill as much of the time until that time. I know it sounds weird but stay with me, basically its not trying to kill time but you dont want more time to dwindle how u were in the state of misery you were in. What I enjoy doing is playing a certain videogame or just going to the beach, or reading funny jokes online. Doing this will at least make u feel temporarily better than how u felt initially and sooner than later the next thing you will be doing will be doing no.1 to what u were motivated to do initially (like I said mine is seeing a movie with my buddy)... I know this sounds cheesy but it's a lot better than being depressed and down trying to figure out what to do. Think of things you did that made u happy, heck even write them down if you need to so u can do those things to feel better when needed. Remember lifes short too so doing fun things to distract you from ANY depressive thoughts actually will help to some extent and we all eventually die anyways. Just do these two things whenever u feel down and enjoy every second you can in life where possible. 1. Have something you looking forward to. 2. Do something you enjoy to fill up the time your actually would be depressed about to shorten the time until ur doing the thing you were looking forward to doing.
Eddie Anderson Thanks Eddie I'm Stan and going through the same stuff as you . Couldn't agree more - keep busy with what you have enjoyed in the past and give yourself things ( no matter how small or large) to look forward to.
I appreciate you man. Your one of the strong ones who keep fighting. I for one cannot its a struggle and I keep on affecting the people I love and people in general negatively I am in constant mental torment.. I cant make decisions I cant eat I drag myself to do everything.. cant meet any women cause who wants to be with someone like that on the verge of losing my job. Just wanna scream!!!
I consider myself agnostic. It's so frustrating when my family and, most people I know tell me to go to church or God will "fix" it. However, I envied the comfort of having a higher power to call on. Your suggestion to just pray to anyone or the universe is everything. It's something I needed today. It's something I will be doing daily. Thank you.
I found it really helpful when I’m depressed or anxious to think of myself as powerful and with the ability to overcome this struggle. I believe depression and anxiety makes us feel weak but if we start acting strong the tables quickly turn and make your life a million times better. You are much stronger than these negative thoughts and you will defeat them. Imagine you have the mind of a strong warrior.
Just found your channel. Your attitude and demeanour is really comforting. You project such an honest energy that elevates the content of your videos and leaves me with hope. Thank you.
I’m so happy I came across this, because every day I’m contemplating if another day is worth it. I think it’s especially commendable for a man to speak on depression. I hope we can all fight through this battle together. It’s tough but I’m sure very rewarding when we get to the end. Best of wishes to you all.
There is a relief that happens when you realize nothing belongs to you. You have been given traits and gifts specifically to you and you alone. You all by yourself have a power that only you can use. That’s just one thing that makes you special. We all have our demons we have to control, but we are not singular, we are with others. The other people also have gifts to give to the world.
Get past ownership of things. That’s all fleeting. Just dust in the wind. Now the task of being around people. I think people think that you can go home and tally up a score of who you around today of what they said made how you feel and so on. In the work place people are individually minded. If you play by those rules you always lose. Because your thinking much more about decisions being made by these people instead of focusing on ‘ how do I get through this’. I totally believe in you as a person. I don’t believe you actually want to hurt me. I extend that to you. That’s where trust is born
This is amazing. Thank you so much for this. The tips you have are seriously great. This is what I try to do.. 1) Drink lots of water when you wake up & throughout the day 2) Exercise, yoga session & meditation & eat healthy 3) Have a shower first thing in the morning 4) Play outside with my dog & pet her & ground myself 5) Draw & write in journals & do things I love and enjoy my hobbies 6) Spending time with the things I love the most like my boyfriend & my dog
Amazing video. This is the first video I have seen. God bless you Noah. I recently went through a 2 week period of having no feelings at all. From motivation to happiness it was all gone. I felt like a zombie. I eat well, exercise, pray, and felt all my efforts where not working. I started isolating myself in search of an answer and feeling numb. I want to share what helped. Helping a good friend who was going through a tough period of there life. I seemed to have pulled myself out of the funk by helping a friend through there difficult time. It literally immediately pulled me back on track. I now look for ways to help others. It helps balance my issues. Thought I would share the power of helping others. I have also researched and learned that drug addicts will often stay sober by helping others through the same experiences.
This left me crying. I was recently diagnosed with dysthymia (chronic depression) with major depressive episodes. 15 years of chronic pain, abuse, neglect, and just constant trauma to an adolescent. I’ve been on meds twice and i quit because i lose me, meds fix the symptoms not the problem. Thank you so fucking much for this video. I just recently decided to ween off Zoloft and asked for guidance on how to actually improve my life and rewire my brain to be balanced and healthy. This video came to me and tremendously inspired me to fight and believe that the light at the end of the tunnel will come and be different. Human life is about polarity, I’ve been stuck in these low vibrations for lifetimes. I’m here to take responsibility and always chose the light and love because the infinite consciousness is within everything and all. Bless you and all that read this. You are so strong and are HERE putting positive affirmations to defeat the darkness. Sending so much love and strength to all.
Hang In there man. I went from stuck In my house and town to over 500 skydives and going around the world. It took me years of practice. It is a coaster ride. Know when your down you have an up coming soon. Ride the waves and do your best to make changes but go with the flow of the water. Mental surrender can also bring a lot of peace and stillness. Thanks for the videos. ONE really helped me. TY you are helping others. That is priceless.
I’m sobbing right now, I have watched countless videos on this topic and none have touched me like this one. It felt like you were speaking right to me! I have been on the edge for what feels like years now. Your videos are amazing, thank you so much
I’ve been doing these things on my own to cope with my depression. It definitely helps big time! I’m taking it a step further by seeking counseling....my first session is next week! Wish me luck
I've been suffering with depression and anxiety all my life. At 52 years old it's really taking a toll. It's really bad. No job......I'm just getting started with a doctor but the meds stop working after a while. I thank God for my parents they give a place to live. I'm just tired. BUT your channel is very helping thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.
This video changed my life. I watched it a few months ago and tried most of these tips and just 4 months later, although I’m still feeling the depression. Im at a place I never thought I’d get to again.
Its all energy , manifest out into the world and reciprocating back to you. Be mindful of these thoughts that fuel that energy. Easier said than done I work on everyday
wiirules13 First of all, I love your username. Second of all, thanks so much XD I will take your advice as this is soooo true XD Third of all, I love Wiis... and you just reminded me of my old one... Imma go burn a couple hours on my wii now.
Thats interesting but then whom am I talkin to if I pray? I thought praying was only to find solace that someone is listening and will help one cope with the situation or make it better.I want to pray thats why I am asking....not really religious though...
Please listen to Dr Peter Berginn here on TH-cam about depression ., I think he sums it up ! From my experience , I was always happy , till my spouse passed away . Omg , I said what’s next ge I’ve had so much adversity in my life. The sudden death of someone you loved with all your heart just devastated me ! Whst I did , as a professional bodybuilder is just trained and trained x 2 a day . I stayed out of the house ! I grieved and grieved , eventually accepting the grieving as a process of taking steps to heal. When I did go home I prayed to God , and Also I listened to Dr. Charles Stanley here on TH-cam. Plus any motivational videos. I looked at videos in particular that helped me understand dying is part of life. But I wil say to you I have an excuse to be depressed. Besides that I was always grateful for whst I had ; someone that loved me and I loved them with all my heart. Please don’t sweat the small stuff. All you need is Love . Money doesn’t define success .
Hi Noah! I'm a girl from South Korea. I'm on exchange student and studying abroad. Luckily I found out several weeks ago that I 've suffered from depression more than 2 years. I used to block out all the friends and overeat crappy foods and turn off all the lights, stuck at the corner of my room. Only thing I could do was watching all the depression-related videos in utube. Then I just got some good feeling from your video i dunno why but you felt sooo reliable. Then I downloaded this as mp3 file and started to move ahead. Of course, other inspirational talks and videos have been also giving me a hand, but amongst them, yours is the best💛!!! I just started to go to school gym. Yesterday was the first and today's second. I baked a healthy oatmeal cookie today for the very first time in my life and am determined to make healthy foods at dorm as frequently as possible instead of random foods at school. I also tried saying something to new friends and started to make a plan to meet new people. At last it feels like all the environment surrounding me and your invaluable advice are fallin into place. I've struggled with this mental issue and have been almost alone for 2 years. I think I'm finally finding a way to have happier life. Again Thank you so much Noah! God bless you💜💛💚💙💖
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I can't be social because no one wants me around, everyone has left, blocked me, disowned me distanced me etc. or is toxic yelling why are u like this, attention seeking, no one else in the family is? blah blah.. guilt guilt. so I don't feel I fit in this world. I've never had lasting connection's including my own parents Thank you Noah for your kindness, your soothing voice. I hope you are feeling better.
if you are depressed mild/moderate persistent and blood sugar issues. i highly recommend turmeric and gunpower green tea. get a stainless steel tea sifter. the combo makes me feel better than anything pretty much right on contact. i have recommended to family.
Here is my share for the people out there: 1.Never give up - from personal experience 2.Do all the things you can do in order to get better (diet, exercise, sleep routine, socialize) - personal experience 3.Do not throw away the option of using medication, and don't think that you are treatment resistant until you've tried EVERY SINGLE med/therapy under the sun...but do prefer the natural ways over meds of course... - experience of a close friend, who found a medication combo that works for him after 9 years of trying almost all possible meds of all possible kinds both label and off-label. 4.repeat :D P.S. if you can afford get a FUNCTIONAL brain scan, it will be so much easier once you know what's going on from the inside.
People know that only change exists!! Everything is in the constant change, the world and our really are like that. Just chose in witch direction you want to change and it will happen if you just belive in process and learn to let go! Good luck :-)
You are so wonderful for sharing your story and wanting to help others that may be suffering in silence. There's such a stigma associated with mental illness and it's so much easier to just run and hide than try to face it. But you have me seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you so much!!!
I totally agree with the exercise part. I go to the gym every other day and when I finish I feel so much better. Even when I wake up depressed, I make myself go and am always glad I did. I have lived with depression from circumstances in my life and sometimes feel like I don't want to see anyone, but when I force myself to go out, it always makes me feel better. Gratitude is helpful too. My brother always says, if you feel your life is hard, be thankful you weren't in a concentration camp in WWII, and that's for sure. I'm also thankful for my health, as I have watched my sister-in-law decline quickly from Parkinson's Disease to the point where she needs constant care and can't go to the bathroom or bathe herself or even communicate anymore. I don't know how she has held up this long. I don't think I could do it.
You say to be around people socially. Well, it seems people can sense my anxieties. I've tried "faking it til I make it", pretending to be relaxed and grounded when interacting with strangers and I have destroyed more interactions with people because they can sense my uneasy vibe and it pushes them away. I feel like I'm living in a bubble. I have a couple of people I hang out with but that's it. Anxiety and depression is like being in a mental prison :(
some people are able to deal with your anxiety and some are not, it makes a big difference when you find someone who thinks nothing of it. The truth is we all get anxiety in some form and it's not that abnormal. I isolated myself for a bit and it only makes it worse to meet people again after that, if you don't want to directly interact with people you could also just go to the city and be amongst people even if you're not hanging out with them. I had to gradually get used to people again, I know that sounds pathetic but yeah..
Nope, doesn't sound pathetic at all. I guess it's like anything else. We have to keep practicing and doing things that once came natural to us. I think spending too much time alone without being around others for extended periods of time can become dangerous. I believe we have to keep a balance between being alone by ourselves and getting in touch with other people of like minds. I enjoy alone time but also enjoy being with people that have a fun and humorous side about them. Laughter is the best medicine for depression and anxiety :)
Zabi Mhd Ive heard u can live with ocd . My brother has become better with it . Never give up . I dont wanna say i can relate becasue i Will never know how it feels. Bu
As someone who struggles with anxiety, this is by far the absolute best channel I was lucky to stumble on. Noah, your honesty and vulnerability are truly inspiring, and have already made me feel better. Just wanted to say thanks!
I actually started to cry while watching this. Today I had a mental breakdown and it was the peak of my depression and anxiety all within the span of a few minutes. Pressure, change, and fear are all what drives my depression and anxiety and honestly I’ve never sat down and thought about what could help me, other than just ignoring it. Thank you so much for this video it’s truly a blessing. It sparked motivation in me to finally be ok with being happy and finding a life that isn’t surrounded by this darkness.
If you were to write a book I would read it. I've been have just a day full of depression and anxiety. I've been having really bad breathing problems because of my anxiety. And I can't stop watching your videos. They're helping me tremendously. So thank you very much.
Anxiety comes from wanting control. Depression comes from hopelessness and self pity. I think the solution to both is learning how to fully love, trust and accept yourself. Believe that you can handle any situation and you won't get anxious. Believe that you are worthy and that everything you want is available to you and you won't get depressed. Be your own best advocate and stay away from a victim mentality.
Emilio Arena @ You don't have a clue about depression..... you're talking about a privileged spoilt brat mentality...... True depression is a fucking mystery... otherwise it would be cured ... they can do face transplants but they can't help or cure depression
I appreciate what you're saying and I agree with a majority of what you have to say. But, I have depression and occasional anxiety and I don't appreciate your insensitivity. I can tell you that a portion of my anxiety and depression is caused by medically diagnosed hormonal imbalances. I'm in school and working full time and often don't allow time for myself, which naturally causes some anxiety. I certainly don't believe that I have control over everything and certainly do not play the pity role.
I'm 27, and I've never had any noticable psychological issues previously in my life. People referred to me as their rock even. In 2018, I went from a stable person to anxious, then became depressed. I was anxious because of changes in my life, and I was depressed because my anxiety is ruining what direction i've been trying to take my life.
I just found your channel. Youre helping people a lot, no shit, even while you're going through all this shit. I hope you're doing good rn. Thank you man
I pray daily for...mercy. I got to my dark place because I failed again and again. Mediocrity at everything in life never excelled at any thing surrounded by successful people. I carry on because others depend on me. I pray
Thank u so much for your videos, I have anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Its hard when people don't understand that you're constantly mentally and physically tired and in pain. When I feel tired I just go for walks and I've been cutting back on very strenuous exercises and yes socialization with close loved ones helps sooo much!
over doing a work out can cause your feelings to disperse away from your body. Be sure to stop all fantasizing habits. Getting massage is a good idea to reconnect to feeling more in your body. Proper Food Combining (see youtube by Dr Wayne Pickering) makes sure that your food is digesting since part of insomnia is due to the nervous system detoxifying in the middle of the night as different organs detox at different hours of the night; see info on the chinese clock (I found a video on youtube with a diagram)
Christina Greaves ive been going though anxiety and depression and ptsd for all my life im 50 now its seems to be getting worse having alot suicidal thoughts .feeling like im not here like someone else has taking over my body i dont go no way were i dont socialize with people i also have ibs which has made my issue even worser with going anywere or talking to people i was always bullied all my life through 5th grade through high school had some tragic and scary thinks that happened in my life like crashing in a tour bus hurting back and neck. Had surgery in alot of pain everyday . ive been sexually abused by a reliative and by my stepdad my mom was with before she died in a car accident . that was very hard to take in losing my mom so fast then my husband turned out to be alcoholic was never home had to stay home and watch our baby while he was out all night never come home . i left him for another man got pregnant had a very sick baby so i got very bad depressed cause i thought he was gonna die. I took alot of my frustration on the dad and i had alot of gult being with him while i was still married . so kinda went postal on him cause he was leaving me and the baby . so now i had no one . no husband no boyfriend i felt so alone i wanted to die. I couldn't talk to my sister or any friends cause i felt so ashamed of my self . but i got some help with therapy and medicine it helped alot then me and my and me husband got back together and he has taken my. Son from the other man as his own because the baby dad was not in the pic anymore he just left. We were doing good for awile but he was still having drinking problems. Then one day my dad got sick with lung cancer and past away in front me i was so lost now both my parents are gone. Me and my dad got so close after my mom died. Now i got health anxiety because i dont want to die like my dad. So every little pain or feeling not well i think something is wrong with me so i have alot of anxiety with all this. It driving me crazy and my family im sure. Thank you for having these videos it helps to see other people going through things like me. Sorry so long but i just need to let it all out and say ive been through alot and im still here and gonna continue to fight this anxiety and depression the best i can .
Great video. I'm incorporating gratitude and mood journalling into my daily regime thanks to you. For me it's: 20 minutes of meditation a day Gymming Forcing myself to go to classes Diary Music Taking a multi, fish oil, vitamin b, zinc, magnesium, vitamin D Eating ridiculously healthy, going hardd on the kale and spinach etc Avoiding alcohol (am having trouble with this lately) Avoiding masturbation
I`m doing the same, I have overcomed depression once and I`m now back at it again. One thing that helps me is Antidepressants (Venlafaxine). Last time I stopped smoking and with meds i was great again in few months. Then I started to smoke again, drinking cofee every day, and depression came back after 6 months since I dropped my meds. For me it seems taht alcohol is fine but cigarettes are making my depression symptoms more severe. So I`m on meds again and doing better. Have you been able to overcome this without meds? I tried hard but couldn`t, was trying to work and excersise but after a month or so, once I stopped sleeping I had to start ADs and benzo to get out of it, to prevent falling at the darkest bottom again.
I discovered your channel earlier today, and I truly believe you are a god send, I was guided to hear your perspectives and to receive your advice, I'm about at 1:45 and I am currently at work and I just dropped to my knees and started crying. Not because I'm sad, not because I'm feeling depressed, it's because of how thankful I am in this moment. I'm gonna say it now, you saved my life man. I truly did not know what to do until today, until you talked about how your thoughts are not you, don't let them control you. I can't thank you enough for this information, I am eternally grateful.
mssummerrose1 I can totally understand that! You are definitely not alone with that issue. I'm still trying to figure that out myself. For now, I've had to stay away from certain family members until I'm better able to cope with being with them. As for the lack of friends I'm trying to put myself in situations where I can meet new people, and opening up to those who I do already know. This isn't easy by any means so take baby steps! Good luck!
you're very kind, thank you ! yes, I also have come to that point now exactly as you're describing it, let's see, what will happen... life is changing and we are, too :) ... also good luck to you !
Plzz read ...I am from India... suffering with same things but u gave me hope to live.. BRO Noah u r the only one person who gives me hope to be active and to fight with this stuff... U r so much far from me but I think that u r close to my heart who.always supports me as my big bro... Thanks....
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Your tips are spot on. I am on this journey. Adding small daily habits is key. Take the first steps, be disciplined and the results will follow. Thanks for doing this channel. So many people need to hear this message.
Wow... I actually do all 5 of these things. I am not depressed, but my mood goes low quite on regular basis, especially when I am anxious. My problem is that when I am very anxious, I start worrying about my physical health do the point that it completely absorbs me in my own world. I do feel better as soon as a test or scan shows I am ok or that it is something minor. Anyway, you are great guy, thank you!
Fear suppresses the excitement of life and excitement is the Joy of Fear. When you are anxious you are not receiving your feelings of excitement in the moment with relaxed breath and expression of joy... and you may be leaving your moment and in your head you are going into the future moment with anticipation of what is going to happen next, yet you can not know what will happen next thus our mind can scare you with all the what ifs... It is best to be in the moment and be comfortable with the idea of "I don't know" and then be at peace, just experience how blessed you are in this very moment and it is okay to not know. We all need to get more massages also. Feel in your body and allow for a relaxed breath. Your breath can move without becoming hyper. You can have your mouth open and then close it slightly to say some words and then open your mouth again to allow for chanting sounds like Haaaa and also Ahhhh and when you are excited Wooo Hoooo, the sounds are fine, just allow the sound and breath to flow and move.
Hey....thank u for your video. So simple but so effective. I am bipolar and never thought i would be in this place but it is what it is and I'm trying to accept it. I pray for you to get better. Always be grateful for all the people you are helping. Don't forget that or underestimate the value and support you are giving all of us. Take care!
Such a big progress I’ve seen after the the very first video, considering this was made back several years ago and still keeps touching people undergoing that same condition you once have. Been trying to shake myself too with my present mental state of confusion…and as you said…KEEP GOING… GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER!
In the midst of a vicious cycle myself, really like these vids they capture a lot of what I'm going through as well and open to me up different ways of thinking about what I'm feeling.
Loved this! Especially because I literally just finished that book last week. I definitely noticed passing on the processed sugar has help me out so much! I also liked the whole prayer concept, even if you don't believe in God.
I think you are the only person I've heard accurately describe my daily life. You actually get it. I've been living what you described for at least 20 years now. Many years I was sitting at rock bottom and have had well long bouts of panic attacks. Fortunately I had vacation time. Hope you're still going strong in 2019
Thank you 🙏 keep going, you're doing great. Know that you are awesome, you can achieve joy every day through what you know is best for you and know that what you're going through it's a blessing in disguise. Just by this few minutes you changed so many lives, so know that you are great!!! Don't forget everything it's an ilusion!!! Thank you brother 🙏 stay blessed!!! 🌟
#3 is impossible for me, Noah. There's no one here. Texting people thousands of miles away only goes so far. I'm unable to converse by phone; it's too taxing and I'm unable to put words together ... hard to explain if someone hasn't experienced it. Anyway, thank you for this video. I'll try #s 1-2 and 4-5. Just have no one for #3. Bless you, brother.
Hello I am in the same boat. I suggest using the internet to your advantage.. look up depression help groups in your city. Or if you are religious, get more involved in your church. This is what I plan on doing as I have isolated myself for years and have no real friends and no family I can count on.
i isolated myself for 17 years now and can't find a real way to fight this debilitating depression. My family got used to see my depressed person and they just think I'm like this and nothing is wrong with me, while I feel worst every day
I suffer from depression too....doing exercise helps me alot! Running and lifting weights in the gym... Thinking positive, being thankful the things that I have, playing my guitar and singing in my band , being around positive people..... all of these things I need to do each week, almost every day on a regular basis.... in order for me to offset my depression...... also making new friends that have common interests as I do ...... and helping others helps me!
Thank you so much for your courage and incredible strength to produce these videos, especially when you are experiencing severe depression and anxiety yourself. I have been off work for 6 months due to severe depression and anxiety. I think all of the things you have shared for relief are critical and super helpful. I also have learned a few more things that I'd like to share. First, while diet and exercise are super important for improving mood and overall health, a newcomer to exercise has to be very careful not to overdue it as they could inadvertently put too much stress on their body, which raises cortisol levels (the stress hormone). At the beginning, slow, daily walks built up over time are a great way to start, especially if you can do them in nature. Gentle yoga is another great activity. Always, always listen to your body when beginning an exercise program - take baby steps if necessary - but try and be as consistent as possible. The second thing is to avoid multi-tasking. Multi-tasking zaps serotonin and it is hard on any brain, let alone one that suffers from depression or anxiety. I have a job that involves an incredible amount of multi-tasking and my neurologist said that it has been causing my frontal lobe to shut down, which is why I was not able to function. Finally, if you can get up and feel you are doing something small but useful or helpful to others (eg. gardening, doing a hobby or artwork, walking a dog at the SPCA) this can help limit the plunge down the vortex into further depression. I started baking cakes for a fundraiser and that has helped me enormously. I know this last suggestion might not work for every severely depressed person, but it may be possible for some. Everyone experiences depression differently, but these are some of the things that have helped me. I wish you and everyone who watches your super helpful videos all the very best in this very difficult journey.
Has your depression ever attacked you relationships? Mine has attacked my family, my friends, the most important person in my life my girlfriend. I feel so detached.
Of course it has. I went from being someone's best friend and lover to being like a lost child who needed care takers for over a year. My relationship barely survived but now I'm married to that woman. Keep fighting.
+bignoknow thank you! I needed to hear that. I hold her in my arms and I know the love is there but it's so hard to re connect when it's like this. Thank you, Noah!
+Daniel Kuehn I know exactly how you feel mate. I know I should love my girlfriend, I know that I do love her, but I just can't *feel* it. Same goes for my relationship with my family
+Daniel Kuehn Wrong. Most importantly, it attacked you. They talk about drugs and addictions being bullies but anxiety and depression are the biggest. They control you and affect everyone around you. Unless you have the will power to fight it
my girlfriend left me becos of my depression.i just wanted to stay alone n avoid communication with everyone n she thought i didnt care about her n she left..
My 13 year old daughter recently had her first hospitalization. We’ve been in 4 times in 2 facilities in the last month. We checked her out of the last place because they weren’t treating her diabetes correctly and she had a seizure. I battle anxiety and depression too. We just are trying to keep our heads above water right now. This video was a good reminder to refocus.
My friend Jordan Hardgrave has coached DPDR/ANXIETY sufferers for six years and he created a free master class that I wholeheartedly support that teaches you the 5 shifts to become free. It's amazing! There's also an opportunity to work with him and his team. Here's the link for that: 5shiftsmasterclass.coachjordanhardgrave.com/5shiftsnoahthomas. DO IT!
1. pray/meditate
2. exercise
3. socialize
4. eat healthily
5. gratitude journal
Thank you. Don’t listen to the naysayers.
Nicely put
Nicely put
sherry What are you talking about? These are the points in the video.
sherry agreed
I really think you've saved me from suicide today
Stay brave
Savannah Whitacre Félix suicidal everyday is awful
How are you doing Savannah lately ?
Hope you're doing better
You are amazing and beautiful, you are not alone and you would be missed
Every time I think I'm okay, it just hits me so much harder. I'm just always back to square one. I just don't want to feel this way anymore.
depression sucks :(
I feel the same way
Considering that mood issues are a long term problem, it seems that an upward trend over time is what should be strived, hoped, and looked for.
Shannon, the exact same thing happens to me.....but why did it take so long...my stuff is from childhood and current family drama....I don't get it....
But how is the big question....when you can't get out of bed.
What depresses me is the fact that I'm living my life not fulfilling my maximum potential.
Ilkka Saarinen Im right there too
Exactly!
Set realistic goals and give yourself enough time to work on them without feeling pressure. Start with the simplest like going to the shops at a specific time. Set 3 goals to be achieved everyday and increase the number as you progress. It works.
Same...
Me too I’ve been in bed all week
1. Pray
2. Exercise
3. Be social
4. Eat well
5. Gratitude journal
I can add this both as a habit and a general suggestion.
- Drink a lot of water, at least one glass every hour.
- Eat fruit and vegetables. Apples, oranges, bananas. Also dried fruit and nuts. They give you a nice, calm energy.
- Always check for your eyes health, and wear a pair of glasses if you need to. Clean eyesight is the basys of every reaction against apathy, headache and depression.
- Grow some plants, even in a pot. Grow some food. Watching it grow, daily, will give you a sense of time and recognition of your efforts. You don't need much space, even just a window with some pots and you are ready to go. This has a surprising effect on the mind.
- Keep your house as simple as possible. Throw everything you don't need, every burden has to go. Your house must be ordered, without dust, with clean air and easy to wash, daily.
- Keep it simple even in the kitchen. You don't need 6 glasses, 12 plates and 15 pots. If you live alone, place every excessive stuff in a closet and keep 1 object for each type ready to use. This way you will avoid the passive use of a lot of objects that will accumulate, creating a spiral of depression (too much to clean, I won't do it). Never underestimate the importance of a clean, ordered environment for your mental health.
- Avoid alcohol, if you feel low on energy prepare a nice tea, it will be of great help.
-Put some music in your ears. Download music, audiobooks and listen for videos as this one while doing your things. This will help you to surpass the initial wall and will keep your sense of time and motivation.
- Don't lose sense of time! Buy a simple digital watch (5 bucks) and start the cronometer every time you begin something. This way you will notice that making "that scary thing" you always postponed, only took 5 minutes, and you will be motivated in using the time better, doing more, triggering a chain of positivity.
- Same thing for a calendar. Write down a calendar with a pencil and follow your daily achievements. You will notice that in 3 days you achieved a lot more than your low self esteem wants to admit, and you will do more, better.
- Have a ludic hobby and keep it going daily. Play a game, watch a movie, read a book, feed your mind and creativity. Put this activities at the end of the day and never allow them to get in the way of your daily routine. Don't become a gaming addict or compulsive movie watcher :D
It sounds so simply....but i cant even get out of bed. my husband pratically drags me out of bed! I just cry all the time and wish i would not wake up in morning. He "forces" me to run errands with him. i know hes right....but this is one of the hardest things i've been through! i cant seem to get it together. When I run an errand by myself...typically just to get one item at grocery store just a few blocks away.....I find that hour and half has gone by. My husband calls concerned because I tend to space out and wander. It's like my short term memory is gone. I'm 55 and have controlled my abuse well, but had a tragic event about 1.5 years ago and have totally fallen apart. Didn't mean to ramble....I just feel like I've found someone who truly understands. Your videos are helpful....I just have to try to do it.....I just want to withdrawl and not be invovled....my home is my santuary...specifically my bedroom. Sorry to ramble, but i have noone to talk to about it...they just think I'm crazy and making excuses.
Yes!!! Spot on, clean and orderly environment as well as reading books!good stuff:)
RaceToNowhere that's. what I doing. eating fruits. i love fruits. but. I olmost got. pre diabetes. so I stop
Solid advice.
RaceToNowhere all great advice
Noah, I am a therapist who works with adolescents and young adults struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders like depression and anxiety. I love this video and how clear, easy to understand, empathic, and informative it is. It also basically sums up the DBT skill we are teaching right now with the acronym, ABC Please. I am going to share it with them tomorrow. Thank you! Be well!
THANK-YOU SIR FOR THIS. I SUFFER FROM ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION, IT'S A DANCE WITH THE DEVIL. THANK-YOU FOR THESE TIPS...
I too have this same problem.. and here lately its been very very bad, the depression. like I am in a hole and can not get out, I have a home craft business and well damn it I can not get into it.. SO.. enough said..
Hi Tom. I understand you. I also have business of my own, on food supplements, and working home is not healthy. I know that for a fact as my office is at home.
yeah, I am trying to rent a barn from a friend for my shop, ease some stress levels! Thanks for answering!! Be safe.
keithsa41 what if u stop dancing with the devil maybe
here's severaI things to try
Find the reasons why you are shy - the first step to soIving an issue is to understand why it is there.
Be comfortabIe about yourseIf - this makes it easier
ChaIIenge youseIf - you wiII feeI better by doing things - especiaIIy by doing activities that stretch your boundaries.
(l discovered these and more ideas on Martos Magic Method website).
Love your videos. Why do people feel they have to apologize for saying that they pray? Be proud of it, it’s a great sign.
Just began realizing the power of prayer. Don't know for sure if it's god or some kind of universal manifestation but someone is watching over me and helping me.
@bignoknow Thank you for this video. I am utterly depressed yet again and cannot see the point in going on. Depression has been with me my entire life. I get tiny little breaks of about one week at a time, and then the horrendous business comes crashing down again for weeks or months. I have tried all the therapies, I have been given all the 'tools', but I am too defeated at this point, again, to use them. On the other hand, life is easy for me in so many ways, I have so much to be grateful for (home, food, income), but I cannot get out of bed, sometimes for weeks. The constant grinding in my brain takes so much energy for me to defeat. One week of conquering it, leaves me beyond exhausted, and I have to sleep 16 hour days to recover. The part that hurts the most, is that I cannot form lasting friendships - I withdraw because I cannot bear people to see me like this. I don't want to hear 'positive thinking' lectures either. If you haven't had this disability, you really should not comment. But thank you again for your video, you know what it is like and the tools you mention help (when it becomes possible to apply them). Major chronic depression is debilitating beyond description. It helped me today to know that I am not alone.
Im pretty sure you are the only reason why Im alive right now.
keep going bro
Hang in there think will get better I know your what your go through
Totally agree fantastic videos
❤️
I am glad you are alive
Fuck it man. I'm glad I'm not the only one who has this problem. Thank you for sharing your thought.
+vsonic86 too many of us out here bro. Take care of yourself.
+bignoknow Your vids have helped me, and many people out man! nice to know that even though we all are strugglilng, we all still try to look for help and try to help other people
I'm sorry to hear that brother. But I wish you the best on everything.
vsonic86 any tips?
music is great therapy, put headphones on and take a walk in the park,get sunlight everyday which also helps improve mood, in the winter you can still get sunlight on certain days..... another great thing is mindfulness meditation,and for me getting lost in art is a great way to improve mood,like drawing or painting, remember to force yourself to stay active and busy,never just sit and dwell on your dark feelings or anxiety, one thing about depression is it will always win in the end if the person lets it,you have to fight it with all your will everyday, remember that the brain does not manufacture good feelings in depressed people you have to force yourself to get out there and make them happen even if they are shortlived, anything to alliviate the depression for that day.....you keep training your brain like this and eventually you start feeling more good feelings overtime and that hopefully becomes addictive in a positive way for that individual, another thing I forgot to add is get checked out for other issues like thyroid,hormones,adrennal gland,stomach problems which can contribute to low key chemicals in the brain like serotonin and the like...great video bro, it is always nice to get advice from others who suffer with this unforgiving disorder of the brain
Tim Bettcher I agree music therapy is great!
yes,it always taps into your good emotions,and is a great way to unwind and relax and just let go
The worst thing you could do is fight. Let yourself feel it, until it goes away. Just look up the anxiety trick to understand what I am saying.
Tim Bettcher your right sunlight is good for mood.
A note on:
#2 If your mood disorder is due to a burnout the recommendation is to avoid working out on high intensity.
#5 It’s a good thing to aim for max 3 examples of gratitude. More than that and the time it takes of thinking out things will give your brain the impression it’s too hard, that there aren’t that many reasons for gratitude.
I cured myself from depression by running. It's unbelievable that I switch from being too isolated to socially active almost every day. After 4 days you'll just feel good Used to run for 2 to 3 miles for about 20 days and it made wonders to my brain chemicals.
Sorry for the late reply but this is so true , I use to have really bad anxiety and depression and once I started running it's like everything changed, I got myself back and felt better than ever my life totally changed
I bawled my eyes out during this whole video. I've never been able to meet someone who understands what I'm going through but I'm glad that you do. Thanks for this video
:)
i have gone so long through depression i cant even cry anymore
i have gone so long through depression i cant even cry anymore
i have gone so long through depression i cant even cry anymore
I kinda already knew what most of the tips would be. Sadly I can't do most of them. All I can do is pray. I have sciatica and fibromyalgia. So 90% of the time, I'm bedridden. As a 20 year old, all I want to do is have independence, but it's hard to do from your bed.
Stay strong everyone
You are such a great help man. Im 21 years old and i'm in my final year of college. I smoked weed twice a day every day for a few years and felt fine. about a week ago i smoked and had a terrible panic attack. i woke up the next day and my life was flipped upside down. I did my research and knew immediately that i had depersonalization/derealization. This is the scariest thing i've ever felt. Having no sense of self is the weirdest and craziest thing ever. I took your advice and i'm getting blood work done to check testosterone levels so we will see how that goes. It is just so hard i feel like my life is like over. My relationship with my family even feels detached and it hurts so much. Im reading about how it can last weeks, months, or years and its so hard to take that information in. I have stopped smoking, and all i do is eat healthy, exercise, and continue working, going to school, and socializing. i hope to god i can completely overcome it because this is the hardest thing i've ever dealt with in my entire life and i wouldn't wish it on somebody i hated. your videos are comforting, i have to watch these kinds of videos every day to remind myself to keep pushing on. I don't know this is just the worst and i wanted to reach out.
thank you so much for the help man. are you out of it now? You back to normal? is there such thing is getting back to normal?
***** i cant even begin to explain how much better you made me feel dude. Seriously, thanks isnt enough. Like, to wake up every day and NOT KNOW WHO THE FUCK YOU ARE ANYMORE is seriously the worst thing imaginable. I really thought my life was over. today marks week 3 of this bullshit. i havent taken any meds or sought out a doctor but i have quit everything you listed. i only drink water and grape juice. i eat so damn healthy now, take b-6 and b-12 vitamins, i work out at least every other day, take full time classes still, and have a job where i work 30 hours a week. sometimes i dont know how im going to do it, but i do. Once again man, seriosly appreciate you sharing your story. I will come back to this post in my dark times.
+Alec Epperson Hi Alec,
I went through something pretty similar to you and would be willing to talk and give you some insight if you'd like. My email address is gpgemima@gmail.com
The same exact thing happened to me. Just know that you are not alone and it does get better with time. Just breatheeeee ❤️
+mhchigga Its caused by anxiety. Smoking weed can be a trigger for it. My advice that ive used for myself is to not worry about it because the worry makes it worse and if you focus on taking your mind off it then it helps because its really just your mind creating it
Thank you. I am so "grateful" that I found your channel. I subbed. I'm going to be 62 and I will probably lose my apartment that I have lived in for 35 years. I fell very far behind in rent. I am heartbroken. I will survive. This is the biggest crisis I have ever suffered.
I have no family. But I have some wonderful friends that love me.
I relate to everything you said in this video and all the other videos of yours that I have watched.
Thank you again.
Peace.
I know that position I lost all in 08 and never regained any of it.
Sir please go for wet cupping on head t.... avoid overthinking and anxiety it will definitely cure it i believe...be strong
*I used to be depressed until i got myself into the habit of putting on the full armor of God every day when i get up, through Jesus. And when i have troubles i call out Psalms **50:15** and it never fails me. Oh and i do not get depressed or worry anymore!!!* 😇 REMEMBER THERE IS POWER IN JESUS CHRIST NAME...
What the palms saing ?
Amen my friend
AMEN
AMEN
I went through all this many years ago. Exactly what is described. It was the worst of times. But it fades away soon enough. Keeping busy is the key. But more importantly tackling your anxiety is the solution. DP and DR are nothing more than a symptom of anxiety and stress just like a racing heart is or nausea. Exactly the same. But once it comes the more you dwell on it the more worry you cause yourself and the worse it gets. Starts the bad cycle! It's important to get back to life. Accept it for now but focus on living and becoming more healthy. Work out and get fit, this helps so much. Get a hobby. Try a new hobby. Be much more social. You have to live before your brain can relax and get back to normal. Your brain is stuck in a stress protection mode and until you can give it ample time to fully relax and retune to relaxed life you won't feel great. One day in months or a year to come you will barely remember this or how bad it was, and you'll laugh it off. It passes. Let the body relax. It's an instinctive reaction your mind is having and it's just the body protecting itself. It's very common although we don't all know how to describe it. Affects more people than you'd believe. You need to give yourself the chance to relax again. Start addressing your anxieties and seek help with it. CBT. therapy. That's the underlying factor. Work on this too. I hope this helps someone - I thought my life was over and I was done. No more enjoyment at all. But boy was I wrong!! I still have the odd bad day every 6 months or so. But don't live in dispair. Cling to your hope and fight. It's just a normal symptom of your body reacting to great prolonged stress and anxiety both conscious and subconscious.
how are you feeling now? :) im going through really bad mood swings from anxiety and depression and caused by the same thing, do you feel better now?
Brookman thank you so much iv had an extremely hard time failed one of my exams in school because of my anxiety breakdowns afterwords the depression kicked in and I wanted to die it's really shit but thanks for the info
Brookman thanks
Brookman thank you for such valuable information
Thank you
Depression Is a terrible thing that many people suffer from every day, but with baby steps we can beat it
I really agree with you on that!!! Thanks for sharing this. 👍👍👍👍🤐🤐🤐🤐
Traitle87. So true. I may take time but I feel like we are fighters already living with depression dont you?
He suffered from POCD, which is WORSE. I'm living this right know.
eat food good for ur gut ..reflexology n acupuncture. ....medidate..n cry..live only in present. .accept all things that happen..let go of negative. .just be happy n find ur passion. help others..
Just curious, Fallen angel...do you suffer from mental illness? I only ask because is this what you have found to work, or is your adviced based on general knowlegde and not experience? No critisim, just trying to understand . :)
Just be happy? Seriously? Your naive, ignorant, hippy-dippy bullshit is incredibly offensive to people suffering from mental illness.
Do you tell cancer patients to stick a quartz crystal up their ass to get over it?
Fuck you.
Rayray Legans u suck!!!
noah, everything you have said shines so brightly!!! i want to thank you. you make allot of sence, and my prayer is that the recurrent depression you grapple with, would be dimmed by the perfected white light , guidence, and true love of our heavenly father, reaching to cover you- reaching to draw you near.
Meditation gave me depersonalization and derealization.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
- 2 Timothy 1:7
city girl amen
What do you think about psalms 140 and 141, for someone who is being bullied at work?
Wow I needed to read this thank you for this reply city girl. God works in mysterious ways. 🙂❤❤
The devil is a LIAR! Fear is a LIAR!
Bull
Sir, i can't thank you enough for this video, you made me cry, i know one day you will be free from depression and life will be full of colors.Thanks for making this video.
Made me cry too. He seems so empathetic and kind and I could relate to the helplessness. I wish we all have better days coming.
I'm grateful I found you.
Each has their own way but I got off my anxiety medication several months back.
And how I got over my depression I came to realize that things can only get worse in my life and that I should accept that and not dwell upon it. And appreciate the fleeting good moments I have knowing they are not going to last.
No therapist, no medication I cured myself.
Good for you , I'm trying alternate ways too since I don't have access for help even though I know I need it , but also sustaining a routine would help me , thanks for sharing your story though . But as for the teenager me I would definitely appreciate help I'll try to reach out to my school counsler tomorrow I hope that helps
Noah you are wonderful! I just found out who you are through youtube, it was accidentaly, but worth it! I am going through a bumpy road right now, and hearing stories like yours are inspirational. You are a blessing Noah, thank you!
:) Stay strong Nadia
he is a fake honey
Lorraine Laskosky who cares . His advice is good and if it helps people feel better that’s great . Honey
Nadia Sanchez I totally agree with you. Watching him was really conforting and helpful!
Lorraine Laskosky A fake how? Just discovered his page
This video means alot to all people who suffer from depression and anxiety and panic attacks
I hope you are well, Noah. #1 on your list was so confirming. I have battled depression/anxiety all of my life. I went into a severe depression and was diagnosed with a Mood Disorder about 10 years ago. It has been a very hard struggle but feel that I am finally perhaps getting better, although for some reason I am struggling with the OCD/Rumination. That being said, I just recently started focusing on pulling myself out of that dark place and going into the light, so to speak. I'm telling myself that I am going to have a good day today and physically force myself to smile. It seems to help. You have been such an inspiration to me, and I particularly enjoyed your video about just realizing my OCD/Rumination is not me and to let it go. That's a tough one, but I am going to make that a point as the rumination could easily take me back to the dark place. This disease is so physical, it affects everything I say and do. I am aware of it every day. But listening to you has really made me feel I am not alone. It is a rough journey but I am going to get better, I am. Thank you for helping me. You are a very crucial part in helping me get better. God Bless.
Those of us who get anxious fear we cannot handle life.
It all seems too too much. It’s sometimes the crushing weight of just being alive.
I'm not depressed but I feel so down that I dont have many friends and I think all I need is to be more social cause I enjoy doing things with people.
One thing that helps me from being bummed when I'm alone is to to do 2 things.
1. Find out the next time you're gonna do something or some activity that will at least take ur mind away from the depressive state ur in or that you're at least somewhat looking forward to (for me I'm going to see a movie tomorrow with a buddy of mine).... and the second thing..
2. Do something that you enjoy doing to kill as much of the time until that time. I know it sounds weird but stay with me, basically its not trying to kill time but you dont want more time to dwindle how u were in the state of misery you were in. What I enjoy doing is playing a certain videogame or just going to the beach, or reading funny jokes online. Doing this will at least make u feel temporarily better than how u felt initially and sooner than later the next thing you will be doing will be doing no.1 to what u were motivated to do initially (like I said mine is seeing a movie with my buddy)...
I know this sounds cheesy but it's a lot better than being depressed and down trying to figure out what to do. Think of things you did that made u happy, heck even write them down if you need to so u can do those things to feel better when needed.
Remember lifes short too so doing fun things to distract you from ANY depressive thoughts actually will help to some extent and we all eventually die anyways. Just do these two things whenever u feel down and enjoy every second you can in life where possible.
1. Have something you looking forward to.
2. Do something you enjoy to fill up the time your actually would be depressed about to shorten the time until ur doing the thing you were looking forward to doing.
Eddie Anderson Thanks Eddie I'm Stan and going through the same stuff as you . Couldn't agree more - keep busy with what you have enjoyed in the past and give yourself things ( no matter how small or large) to look forward to.
I appreciate you man. Your one of the strong ones who keep fighting. I for one cannot its a struggle and I keep on affecting the people I love and people in general negatively I am in constant mental torment.. I cant make decisions I cant eat I drag myself to do everything.. cant meet any women cause who wants to be with someone like that on the verge of losing my job. Just wanna scream!!!
I consider myself agnostic. It's so frustrating when my family and, most people I know tell me to go to church or God will "fix" it. However, I envied the comfort of having a higher power to call on. Your suggestion to just pray to anyone or the universe is everything. It's something I needed today. It's something I will be doing daily. Thank you.
I found it really helpful when I’m depressed or anxious to think of myself as powerful and with the ability to overcome this struggle. I believe depression and anxiety makes us feel weak but if we start acting strong the tables quickly turn and make your life a million times better. You are much stronger than these negative thoughts and you will defeat them. Imagine you have the mind of a strong warrior.
Just found your channel. Your attitude and demeanour is really comforting. You project such an honest energy that elevates the content of your videos and leaves me with hope. Thank you.
Write the alphabet A-Z and write something you're grateful for with each letter. This helps me and it makes you think.
I’m so happy I came across this, because every day I’m contemplating if another day is worth it. I think it’s especially commendable for a man to speak on depression. I hope we can all fight through this battle together. It’s tough but I’m sure very rewarding when we get to the end. Best of wishes to you all.
So precious to see men speaking openly about feelings, the world needs this to break the stigma around it! Thanks for your video
There is a relief that happens when you realize nothing belongs to you. You have been given traits and gifts specifically to you and you alone. You all by yourself have a power that only you can use. That’s just one thing that makes you special. We all have our demons we have to control, but we are not singular, we are with others. The other people also have gifts to give to the world.
Get past ownership of things. That’s all fleeting. Just dust in the wind. Now the task of being around people. I think people think that you can go home and tally up a score of who you around today of what they said made how you feel and so on. In the work place people are individually minded. If you play by those rules you always lose. Because your thinking much more about decisions being made by these people instead of focusing on ‘ how do I get through this’. I totally believe in you as a person. I don’t believe you actually want to hurt me. I extend that to you. That’s where trust is born
l just found your videos last night I been watching them all day long I suffer from alcohol addiction etc this is really helping me out so far
This is amazing. Thank you so much for this. The tips you have are seriously great. This is what I try to do..
1) Drink lots of water when you wake up & throughout the day
2) Exercise, yoga session & meditation & eat healthy
3) Have a shower first thing in the morning
4) Play outside with my dog & pet her & ground myself
5) Draw & write in journals & do things I love and enjoy my hobbies
6) Spending time with the things I love the most like my boyfriend & my dog
serena moon These are all things that help me as well
Amazing video. This is the first video I have seen. God bless you Noah. I recently went through a 2 week period of having no feelings at all. From motivation to happiness it was all gone. I felt like a zombie. I eat well, exercise, pray, and felt all my efforts where not working. I started isolating myself in search of an answer and feeling numb. I want to share what helped. Helping a good friend who was going through a tough period of there life. I seemed to have pulled myself out of the funk by helping a friend through there difficult time. It literally immediately pulled me back on track. I now look for ways to help others. It helps balance my issues. Thought I would share the power of helping others. I have also researched and learned that drug addicts will often stay sober by helping others through the same experiences.
This left me crying. I was recently diagnosed with dysthymia (chronic depression) with major depressive episodes. 15 years of chronic pain, abuse, neglect, and just constant trauma to an adolescent. I’ve been on meds twice and i quit because i lose me, meds fix the symptoms not the problem. Thank you so fucking much for this video. I just recently decided to ween off Zoloft and asked for guidance on how to actually improve my life and rewire my brain to be balanced and healthy. This video came to me and tremendously inspired me to fight and believe that the light at the end of the tunnel will come and be different. Human life is about polarity, I’ve been stuck in these low vibrations for lifetimes. I’m here to take responsibility and always chose the light and love because the infinite consciousness is within everything and all. Bless you and all that read this. You are so strong and are HERE putting positive affirmations to defeat the darkness. Sending so much love and strength to all.
Hang In there man. I went from stuck In my house and town to over 500 skydives and going around the world. It took me years of practice. It is a coaster ride. Know when your down you have an up coming soon. Ride the waves and do your best to make changes but go with the flow of the water. Mental surrender can also bring a lot of peace and stillness. Thanks for the videos. ONE really helped me. TY you are helping others. That is priceless.
I’m sobbing right now, I have watched countless videos on this topic and none have touched me like this one. It felt like you were speaking right to me! I have been on the edge for what feels like years now. Your videos are amazing, thank you so much
I’ve been doing these things on my own to cope with my depression. It definitely helps big time! I’m taking it a step further by seeking counseling....my first session is next week! Wish me luck
I am very proud of you keep up the good work
You are not alone mate. Thank you again.
I've been suffering with depression and anxiety all my life. At 52 years old it's really taking a toll. It's really bad. No job......I'm just getting started with a doctor but the meds stop working after a while. I thank God for my parents they give a place to live. I'm just tired. BUT your channel is very helping thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.
This video changed my life. I watched it a few months ago and tried most of these tips and just 4 months later, although I’m still feeling the depression. Im at a place I never thought I’d get to again.
Wow... I thought I was the only one who 'prayed' to nothing in particular... I am not religious but it helps!
Its all energy , manifest out into the world and reciprocating back to you. Be mindful of these thoughts that fuel that energy. Easier said than done I work on everyday
wiirules13 First of all, I love your username.
Second of all, thanks so much XD I will take your advice as this is soooo true XD
Third of all, I love Wiis... and you just reminded me of my old one...
Imma go burn a couple hours on my wii now.
Willow Robinson lol yup i made it a long time ago when i was gaming all the time. Good luck on your journey! Positivity/strength & peace!
Thats interesting but then whom am I talkin to if I pray? I thought praying was only to find solace that someone is listening and will help one cope with the situation or make it better.I want to pray thats why I am asking....not really religious though...
Please listen to Dr Peter Berginn here on TH-cam about depression ., I think he sums it up ! From my experience , I was always happy , till my spouse passed away . Omg , I said what’s next ge I’ve had so much adversity in my life. The sudden death of someone you loved with all your heart just devastated me ! Whst I did , as a professional bodybuilder is just trained and trained x 2 a day . I stayed out of the house ! I grieved and grieved , eventually accepting the grieving as a process of taking steps to heal. When I did go home I prayed to God , and Also I listened to Dr. Charles Stanley here on TH-cam. Plus any motivational videos. I looked at videos in particular that helped me understand dying is part of life. But I wil say to you I have an excuse to be depressed. Besides that I was always grateful for whst I had ; someone that loved me and I loved them with all my heart. Please don’t sweat the small stuff. All you need is Love . Money doesn’t define success .
Noah- thank you. So much of my life in anxiety and depression. Seeing a young , fit and healthy guy like you talk about this is a game changer 💗
Hi Noah! I'm a girl from South Korea. I'm on exchange student and studying abroad. Luckily I found out several weeks ago that I 've suffered from depression more than 2 years. I used to block out all the friends and overeat crappy foods and turn off all the lights, stuck at the corner of my room. Only thing I could do was watching all the depression-related videos in utube. Then I just got some good feeling from your video i dunno why but you felt sooo reliable. Then I downloaded this as mp3 file and started to move ahead. Of course, other inspirational talks and videos have been also giving me a hand, but amongst them, yours is the best💛!!!
I just started to go to school gym. Yesterday was the first and today's second. I baked a healthy oatmeal cookie today for the very first time in my life and am determined to make healthy foods at dorm as frequently as possible instead of random foods at school. I also tried saying something to new friends and started to make a plan to meet new people.
At last it feels like all the environment surrounding me and your invaluable advice are fallin into place. I've struggled with this mental issue and have been almost alone for 2 years. I think I'm finally finding a way to have happier life. Again Thank you so much Noah! God bless you💜💛💚💙💖
That's amazing !!! im soo happy for you :)
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I can't be social because no one wants me around, everyone has left, blocked me, disowned me distanced me etc. or is toxic yelling why are u like this, attention seeking, no one else in the family is? blah blah.. guilt guilt. so I don't feel I fit in this world. I've never had lasting connection's including my own parents
Thank you Noah for your kindness, your soothing voice. I hope you are feeling better.
Don't worry there is so much to do and give back to the world ...you love and love will come back....
Welfare Earth I'm trying daily 💟
if you are depressed mild/moderate persistent and blood sugar issues. i highly recommend turmeric and gunpower green tea. get a stainless steel tea sifter. the combo makes me feel better than anything pretty much right on contact. i have recommended to family.
Here is my share for the people out there:
1.Never give up - from personal experience
2.Do all the things you can do in order to get better (diet, exercise, sleep routine, socialize) - personal experience
3.Do not throw away the option of using medication, and don't think that you are treatment resistant until you've tried EVERY SINGLE med/therapy under the sun...but do prefer the natural ways over meds of course... - experience of a close friend, who found a medication combo that works for him after 9 years of trying almost all possible meds of all possible kinds both label and off-label.
4.repeat :D
P.S. if you can afford get a FUNCTIONAL brain scan, it will be so much easier once you know what's going on from the inside.
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I'm thankful for your life today. Your video saved me.
Thank you for sharing your recommendations. It's so true when you talk about Praying it does really help. Take Care
People know that only change exists!! Everything is in the constant change, the world and our really are like that. Just chose in witch direction you want to change and it will happen if you just belive in process and learn to let go! Good luck :-)
You are so wonderful for sharing your story and wanting to help others that may be suffering in silence. There's such a stigma associated with mental illness and it's so much easier to just run and hide than try to face it. But you have me seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you so much!!!
I totally agree with the exercise part. I go to the gym every other day and when I finish I feel so much better. Even when I wake up depressed, I make myself go and am always glad I did. I have lived with depression from circumstances in my life and sometimes feel like I don't want to see anyone, but when I force myself to go out, it always makes me feel better. Gratitude is helpful too. My brother always says, if you feel your life is hard, be thankful you weren't in a concentration camp in WWII, and that's for sure. I'm also thankful for my health, as I have watched my sister-in-law decline quickly from Parkinson's Disease to the point where she needs constant care and can't go to the bathroom or bathe herself or even communicate anymore. I don't know how she has held up this long. I don't think I could do it.
You say to be around people socially. Well, it seems people can sense my anxieties. I've tried "faking it til I make it", pretending to be relaxed and grounded when interacting with strangers and I have destroyed more interactions with people because they can sense my uneasy vibe and it pushes them away. I feel like I'm living in a bubble. I have a couple of people I hang out with but that's it. Anxiety and depression is like being in a mental prison :(
some people are able to deal with your anxiety and some are not, it makes a big difference when you find someone who thinks nothing of it. The truth is we all get anxiety in some form and it's not that abnormal. I isolated myself for a bit and it only makes it worse to meet people again after that, if you don't want to directly interact with people you could also just go to the city and be amongst people even if you're not hanging out with them. I had to gradually get used to people again, I know that sounds pathetic but yeah..
Nope, doesn't sound pathetic at all. I guess it's like anything else. We have to keep practicing and doing things that once came natural to us. I think spending too much time alone without being around others for extended periods of time can become dangerous. I believe we have to keep a balance between being alone by ourselves and getting in touch with other people of like minds. I enjoy alone time but also enjoy being with people that have a fun and humorous side about them. Laughter is the best medicine for depression and anxiety :)
I agree ;)
I would suggest start by spending time with people who understand so that you don't have to make It.
When I try to do this.....I cant feel connected....do you have that problem?
I have pure OCD... and sometimes I wish I could just go out and buy a new brain.
Elizabeth Gonzalez my brother has pure OCD. Can u explain for me how it feels? 🖤
I am aslo suffering pure ocd it really kills cant tolerate any more i also wish to buy a new brain
Leonard0 темнота It is one of the worst condition a human could have ever in his life.really want to quit life due to this😔
Zabi Mhd Ive heard u can live with ocd . My brother has become better with it . Never give up . I dont wanna say i can relate becasue i Will never know how it feels. Bu
Samee
As someone who struggles with anxiety, this is by far the absolute best channel I was lucky to stumble on. Noah, your honesty and vulnerability are truly inspiring, and have already made me feel better. Just wanted to say thanks!
I actually started to cry while watching this. Today I had a mental breakdown and it was the peak of my depression and anxiety all within the span of a few minutes. Pressure, change, and fear are all what drives my depression and anxiety and honestly I’ve never sat down and thought about what could help me, other than just ignoring it.
Thank you so much for this video it’s truly a blessing. It sparked motivation in me to finally be ok with being happy and finding a life that isn’t surrounded by this darkness.
Me too, i am desperate. I just gave my blood to test my testosterone levels. Starting with rtms if that’s not the reason I feel like this.
Vit D is good also. Walking in nature. Music. Positive affirmations. Thank you for what you do Noah!
If you were to write a book I would read it. I've been have just a day full of depression and anxiety. I've been having really bad breathing problems because of my anxiety. And I can't stop watching your videos. They're helping me tremendously. So thank you very much.
Listening to Eckhart Tolle has really helped about getting rid of your pain body . It’s worth a listen .
Anxiety comes from wanting control. Depression comes from hopelessness and self pity. I think the solution to both is learning how to fully love, trust and accept yourself. Believe that you can handle any situation and you won't get anxious. Believe that you are worthy and that everything you want is available to you and you won't get depressed. Be your own best advocate and stay away from a victim mentality.
Emilio Arena @ You don't have a clue about depression..... you're talking about a privileged spoilt brat mentality...... True depression is a fucking mystery... otherwise it would be cured ... they can do face transplants but they can't help or cure depression
I appreciate what you're saying and I agree with a majority of what you have to say. But, I have depression and occasional anxiety and I don't appreciate your insensitivity. I can tell you that a portion of my anxiety and depression is caused by medically diagnosed hormonal imbalances. I'm in school and working full time and often don't allow time for myself, which naturally causes some anxiety. I certainly don't believe that I have control over everything and certainly do not play the pity role.
Emilio I understand what you're saying, and thank you.
It's hard to stay away from victim mentality when you're being bullied and targeted at work..!
I'm 27, and I've never had any noticable psychological issues previously in my life. People referred to me as their rock even. In 2018, I went from a stable person to anxious, then became depressed. I was anxious because of changes in my life, and I was depressed because my anxiety is ruining what direction i've been trying to take my life.
I just found your channel. Youre helping people a lot, no shit, even while you're going through all this shit. I hope you're doing good rn. Thank you man
I pray daily for...mercy. I got to my dark place because I failed again and again. Mediocrity at everything in life never excelled at any thing surrounded by successful people. I carry on because others depend on me. I pray
Thank u so much for your videos, I have anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Its hard when people don't understand that you're constantly mentally and physically tired and in pain. When I feel tired I just go for walks and I've been cutting back on very strenuous exercises and yes socialization with close loved ones helps sooo much!
over doing a work out can cause your feelings to disperse away from your body. Be sure to stop all fantasizing habits. Getting massage is a good idea to reconnect to feeling more in your body. Proper Food Combining (see youtube by Dr Wayne Pickering) makes sure that your food is digesting since part of insomnia is due to the nervous system detoxifying in the middle of the night as different organs detox at different hours of the night; see info on the chinese clock (I found a video on youtube with a diagram)
Spot on .... exercise .. talking .. magnesium .. beach .... beach ... beach ... beach !!!!!! Sun shine .... small treats .... cup of tea ... warm bath .... cuddly toy .... dolls .... hotwater bottle ... cosy blanket ... swim till you drop !!!!!!
Christina Greaves ive been going though anxiety and depression and ptsd for all my life im 50 now its seems to be getting worse having alot suicidal thoughts .feeling like im not here like someone else has taking over my body i dont go no way were i dont socialize with people i also have ibs which has made my issue even worser with going anywere or talking to people i was always bullied all my life through 5th grade through high school had some tragic and scary thinks that happened in my life like crashing in a tour bus hurting back and neck. Had surgery in alot of pain everyday . ive been sexually abused by a reliative and by my stepdad my mom was with before she died in a car accident . that was very hard to take in losing my mom so fast then my husband turned out to be alcoholic was never home had to stay home and watch our baby while he was out all night never come home . i left him for another man got pregnant had a very sick baby so i got very bad depressed cause i thought he was gonna die. I took alot of my frustration on the dad and i had alot of gult being with him while i was still married . so kinda went postal on him cause he was leaving me and the baby . so now i had no one . no husband no boyfriend i felt so alone i wanted to die. I couldn't talk to my sister or any friends cause i felt so ashamed of my self . but i got some help with therapy and medicine it helped alot then me and my and me husband got back together and he has taken my. Son from the other man as his own because the baby dad was not in the pic anymore he just left. We were doing good for awile but he was still having drinking problems. Then one day my dad got sick with lung cancer and past away in front me i was so lost now both my parents are gone. Me and my dad got so close after my mom died. Now i got health anxiety because i dont want to die like my dad. So every little pain or feeling not well i think something is wrong with me so i have alot of anxiety with all this. It driving me crazy and my family im sure. Thank you for having these videos it helps to see other people going through things like me. Sorry so long but i just need to let it all out and say ive been through alot and im still here and gonna continue to fight this anxiety and depression the best i can .
If you can't get sunshine, then 7 minutes in a basic tanning bed.
I hate summer sun, makes me more depressed. I live on the island and hot. summers increase my anxiety.
All good ideas! I especially believe in what you call small treats. Find joy in small things each day. They are all around us.
@@jennymacallan9071 agree
Great video. I'm incorporating gratitude and mood journalling into my daily regime thanks to you.
For me it's:
20 minutes of meditation a day
Gymming
Forcing myself to go to classes
Diary
Music
Taking a multi, fish oil, vitamin b, zinc, magnesium, vitamin D
Eating ridiculously healthy, going hardd on the kale and spinach etc
Avoiding alcohol (am having trouble with this lately)
Avoiding masturbation
I`m doing the same, I have overcomed depression once and I`m now back at it again. One thing that helps me is Antidepressants (Venlafaxine). Last time I stopped smoking and with meds i was great again in few months. Then I started to smoke again, drinking cofee every day, and depression came back after 6 months since I dropped my meds. For me it seems taht alcohol is fine but cigarettes are making my depression symptoms more severe. So I`m on meds again and doing better. Have you been able to overcome this without meds? I tried hard but couldn`t, was trying to work and excersise but after a month or so, once I stopped sleeping I had to start ADs and benzo to get out of it, to prevent falling at the darkest bottom again.
I discovered your channel earlier today, and I truly believe you are a god send, I was guided to hear your perspectives and to receive your advice, I'm about at 1:45 and I am currently at work and I just dropped to my knees and started crying. Not because I'm sad, not because I'm feeling depressed, it's because of how thankful I am in this moment. I'm gonna say it now, you saved my life man. I truly did not know what to do until today, until you talked about how your thoughts are not you, don't let them control you. I can't thank you enough for this information, I am eternally grateful.
Noah, thank you for your honesty and courage to share your struggles; and to encourage others who are struggling too.
Very very very good video; brief, informative & hopeful...
what if what depresses me is the lack of family and friends...
mssummerrose1 I can totally understand that! You are definitely not alone with that issue. I'm still trying to figure that out myself. For now, I've had to stay away from certain family members until I'm better able to cope with being with them. As for the lack of friends I'm trying to put myself in situations where I can meet new people, and opening up to those who I do already know. This isn't easy by any means so take baby steps! Good luck!
you're very kind, thank you !
yes, I also have come to that point now exactly as you're describing it, let's see, what will happen... life is changing and we are, too :) ... also good luck to you !
mssummerrose1
that's easy pick a hobby... dart league... ECT... you will find commonality and pow friends follow
mssummerrose1 I agree with u having lack of family n friends makes it worst
We should start a group chat
Plzz read ...I am from India...
suffering with same things but u gave me hope to live..
BRO Noah u r the only one person who gives me hope to be active and to fight with this stuff...
U r so much far from me but I think that u r close to my heart who.always supports me as my big bro...
Thanks....
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Ranveer Rajput hey dear!! M also frm india...i also have derealisation for last 5 years....how i overcome from dis disgusting feeling.....plzz help me
@@rhythmbhardwaj4126 me too :( may be since last 10-12 years
@@hindimovies8993 😔😔wrost feeling.....not in real world.....
Your tips are spot on. I am on this journey. Adding small daily habits is key. Take the first steps, be disciplined and the results will follow. Thanks for doing this channel. So many people need to hear this message.
Diet/Sleep/Exercise
Magnesium/B vitamin / Plenty of sun for chest pain and palpitations
No drugs or caffein or stimulants
xxk4rilsxx same as.. caffeine kills me whilst magnesium heals me.
You have obviously never had actual clinical depression due to a chemical imbalance!!!!!
1. Magnesium Glycinate2. 5-HTP3. GABA4. Ashwagandha5. More Magnesium
Magnesium from foods such as spinach and dark chocolate. i take supplements and dont seem to help as much as real food.
Or use have a herbal mix made into tea/capsules/smoothie powder that is organic and whole.
What’s 5-htp3? Guess I can google lol
Wow... I actually do all 5 of these things. I am not depressed, but my mood goes low quite on regular basis, especially when I am anxious. My problem is that when I am very anxious, I start worrying about my physical health do the point that it completely absorbs me in my own world. I do feel better as soon as a test or scan shows I am ok or that it is something minor. Anyway, you are great guy, thank you!
Fear suppresses the excitement of life and excitement is the Joy of Fear. When you are anxious you are not receiving your feelings of excitement in the moment with relaxed breath and expression of joy... and you may be leaving your moment and in your head you are going into the future moment with anticipation of what is going to happen next, yet you can not know what will happen next thus our mind can scare you with all the what ifs... It is best to be in the moment and be comfortable with the idea of "I don't know" and then be at peace, just experience how blessed you are in this very moment and it is okay to not know. We all need to get more massages also. Feel in your body and allow for a relaxed breath. Your breath can move without becoming hyper. You can have your mouth open and then close it slightly to say some words and then open your mouth again to allow for chanting sounds like Haaaa and also Ahhhh and when you are excited Wooo Hoooo, the sounds are fine, just allow the sound and breath to flow and move.
Sex is great antidepressant.
Hey....thank u for your video. So simple but so effective. I am bipolar and never thought i would be in this place but it is what it is and I'm trying to accept it. I pray for you to get better. Always be grateful for all the people you are helping. Don't forget that or underestimate the value and support you are giving all of us.
Take care!
Such a big progress I’ve seen after the the very first video, considering this was made back several years ago and still keeps touching people undergoing that same condition you once have. Been trying to shake myself too with my present mental state of confusion…and as you said…KEEP GOING…
GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER!
In the midst of a vicious cycle myself, really like these vids they capture a lot of what I'm going through as well and open to me up different ways of thinking about what I'm feeling.
you're awesome man. Thanks for caring.
Loved this! Especially because I literally just finished that book last week. I definitely noticed passing on the processed sugar has help me out so much! I also liked the whole prayer concept, even if you don't believe in God.
I think you are the only person I've heard accurately describe my daily life. You actually get it. I've been living what you described for at least 20 years now. Many years I was sitting at rock bottom and have had well long bouts of panic attacks. Fortunately I had vacation time. Hope you're still going strong in 2019
Thank you 🙏 keep going, you're doing great. Know that you are awesome, you can achieve joy every day through what you know is best for you and know that what you're going through it's a blessing in disguise. Just by this few minutes you changed so many lives, so know that you are great!!! Don't forget everything it's an ilusion!!! Thank you brother 🙏 stay blessed!!! 🌟
Love from India. Sir you are very honest person.
#3 is impossible for me, Noah. There's no one here. Texting people thousands of miles away only goes so far. I'm unable to converse by phone; it's too taxing and I'm unable to put words together ... hard to explain if someone hasn't experienced it. Anyway, thank you for this video. I'll try #s 1-2 and 4-5. Just have no one for #3. Bless you, brother.
Califraska,
You're not alone brother, I wish you best of luck on your journey with this debilitating illness.
Hello I am in the same boat. I suggest using the internet to your advantage.. look up depression help groups in your city. Or if you are religious, get more involved in your church. This is what I plan on doing as I have isolated myself for years and have no real friends and no family I can count on.
i isolated myself for 17 years now and can't find a real way to fight this debilitating depression. My family got used to see my depressed person and they just think I'm like this and nothing is wrong with me, while I feel worst every day
im here :*
It seems like you doing great, God will help you and keep doing what you doing👍
I suffer from depression too....doing exercise helps me alot! Running and lifting weights in the gym... Thinking positive, being thankful the things that I have, playing my guitar and singing in my band , being around positive people..... all of these things I need to do each week, almost every day on a regular basis.... in order for me to offset my depression...... also making new friends that have common interests as I do ...... and helping others helps me!
Thank you so much for your courage and incredible strength to produce these videos, especially when you are experiencing severe depression and anxiety yourself.
I have been off work for 6 months due to severe depression and anxiety. I think all of the things you have shared for relief are critical and super helpful. I also have learned a few more things that I'd like to share.
First, while diet and exercise are super important for improving mood and overall health, a newcomer to exercise has to be very careful not to overdue it as they could inadvertently put too much stress on their body, which raises cortisol levels (the stress hormone). At the beginning, slow, daily walks built up over time are a great way to start, especially if you can do them in nature. Gentle yoga is another great activity. Always, always listen to your body when beginning an exercise program - take baby steps if necessary - but try and be as consistent as possible.
The second thing is to avoid multi-tasking. Multi-tasking zaps serotonin and it is hard on any brain, let alone one that suffers from depression or anxiety. I have a job that involves an incredible amount of multi-tasking and my neurologist said that it has been causing my frontal lobe to shut down, which is why I was not able to function.
Finally, if you can get up and feel you are doing something small but useful or helpful to others (eg. gardening, doing a hobby or artwork, walking a dog at the SPCA) this can help limit the plunge down the vortex into further depression. I started baking cakes for a fundraiser and that has helped me enormously.
I know this last suggestion might not work for every severely depressed person, but it may be possible for some. Everyone experiences depression differently, but these are some of the things that have helped me. I wish you and everyone who watches your super helpful videos all the very best in this very difficult journey.
I like your sincerity and obvious desire to help people. It really shows. It will help others also, thank you
Thank you for this I battle every day it is soo hard
I'm sure your doing amazing
Dont lose heart...there is so much to do
Has your depression ever attacked you relationships? Mine has attacked my family, my friends, the most important person in my life my girlfriend. I feel so detached.
Of course it has. I went from being someone's best friend and lover to being like a lost child who needed care takers for over a year. My relationship barely survived but now I'm married to that woman. Keep fighting.
+bignoknow thank you! I needed to hear that. I hold her in my arms and I know the love is there but it's so hard to re connect when it's like this. Thank you, Noah!
+Daniel Kuehn I know exactly how you feel mate. I know I should love my girlfriend, I know that I do love her, but I just can't *feel* it. Same goes for my relationship with my family
+Daniel Kuehn Wrong. Most importantly, it attacked you. They talk about drugs and addictions being bullies but anxiety and depression are the biggest. They control you and affect everyone around you. Unless you have the will power to fight it
my girlfriend left me becos of my depression.i just wanted to stay alone n avoid communication with everyone n she thought i didnt care about her n she left..
You are such a beautiful hearted person you made me cry when you said that you wished you could take away the pain. Thank you for touching me today
My 13 year old daughter recently had her first hospitalization. We’ve been in 4 times in 2 facilities in the last month. We checked her out of the last place because they weren’t treating her diabetes correctly and she had a seizure. I battle anxiety and depression too. We just are trying to keep our heads above water right now. This video was a good reminder to refocus.