Depression Chains Us Down, But There Is Hope! Here's How To Break Free.

Depression chains are like snakes of sadness that wrap around you and smother your hope.

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In this video, I'm sharing with you some of the signs and symptoms of depression and how to recognize if you're chained down to depression. Depression is a serious illness that can rob you of your happiness and freedom. But there is Hope! I'm going to teach you how to break free from depression and live a life free from its debilitating effects.

Signs and symptoms of depression vary from person to person, but by understanding them and recognizing them, you can start to take steps to get help. I wish you all the best in your fight against depression!

Daniel J. Fox, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in Texas, international speaker, and a multi-award winning author. He has been specializing in the treatment and assessment of individuals with personality disorders for over 15 years in the state and federal prison system, universities, and in private practice. His specialty areas include personality disorders, ethics, burnout prevention, and emotional intelligence.

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[cloudrachel]

“Family in the head”. Wow that is such an insightful thought to have

[manuterrors]

that split second "take care" at the end was everything. thanks Dr. Fox!

[mYcRiSpDiScK]

Today's a self-care day definitely. I hope everyone is getting a chance to find those small positives in their day <3

[ryth]

Appreciate it🙏, been going on some depressive chains recently. Have been diagnosed with BPD, Recently broke up from a long term relationship with a person I loved tremendously and am going to have to give a very important exam soon which I can't bring myself to study for because of how exhaustive everything feels.

[ramonaklassen]

Dr. FOX, you are so right on. You gave me a light bulb moment. Since my sister died in Oct last year, I find my thoughts going to those I've lost in my life a lot lately. I now see the sadness chain you mentioned. Thanks for the reminder on how to overcome this. I can do this. I've come along way baby!

[martialmusic]

Thank you Stormy the Cat. You saved my soul! ❤️

[kindnessreminder]

I started doing a gratitude journal and find it helpful- even if it's just little things.

[danielestaub]

Great reminder about the Depression Chains. At first this caught my eye because I thought it was about trains. 🚂🚂🚂 But, oh!, it's about CHAINS. Yes, breaking the cycle is important and that is why I continually work on my chronological life recovery autobiography diary scrapbook. I record and process the tough stuff but I also collect and appreciate the happy memories, too. I just added a letter from when I got kicked out of a church and accused of faking mental illness and that is sandwiched between a memory of a great job I loved and a neuropsych eval that supported my claims of stress and distraction. Long chain construction gets prevented by this DIY therapy, as I experience it.

[sta]

I found this at the right moment. Thank you dr. Fox 🙂

[AURIELLA]

Going through this rn. Thank you for this!

[malkaringel]

Yes it's true "family in the head" I have four cats & that's my family. If I start ruminating then I'm lost because the past, we can't change. My family are all deceased. I'm the first born & the last to go...at 65 I live with major chronic pain/mobility issues. I try to help myself with special leg exercises that a specialist showed me (for balance & muscle strength). Every 2nd day I must do a series. I also live with bpd & only had therapy for 6 to 8 weeks. I've been dealing with this all my life. I don't crave sweets as such- but I'll keep it in mind!!! Dark chocolate is supposed to be the best. Also have some marzipan (Germany) leftover I guess from xmas. Thanks 🙏❤️🌹🇨🇦. PS DR FOX HOW IS IT THAT YOU'RE IN A T SHIRT? WE'RE IN MINUS DOUBLE DIGITS HERE IN QUEBEC, CANADA!! Our winter should be fading away pretty soon. End May is traditionally gardening season. Hope it's better than last year!

[fluffyclouds]

The Ben & Jerry’s shirt reminds me that life is good/funny/can make us smile as well 🙂

[carmelittanewby]

Soooo true!
My dbt therapist calls it ruminating or catastrophizing.
Depression chain’s totally make sense.
Depression SUCKS

[boudicca]

I thank God for you. Yes, so right. And yes, chocolate does help.

[TheDavveponken]

I think it's important to connect the root cause of the intense sad reaction. It rarely is that one thing but what it symbolizes to you. Depression isa counterprofuctive term that lends itself to pharmacological "treatment" imo.

[nefwaenre]

This couldn't have come at a better time. i am cureently going through a very depressive chain where i'm also contemplating some.. things. i'm very tired, i'm angry, i very frustrated also i'm scared because of the thoughts that i'm having. i've shut my family away and shut myself off in my room. i'll probably go get a chocolate... i need help, but... that's not gonna happen. So, maybe i'll keep repeating a few good things i have.. and have a chocolate...

[WelfareCenter]

Good things: 1. Have a piece of chocolate.

[levitatestudent]

Gosh I love Dr F - "find those positives and if you can't find it have a piece of chocolate" :)

[tracynewton]

Thanks there awful. Must be the same as gratitude list. 🙏

[shugabahfilawegenoni]

Thank you ---now I will have. piece of chocolate. Bless you!!!!