If You're Feeling Depressed, Watch This

When you are feeling depressed, it is very easy to want to isolate yourself, and not talk to anyone. It is in fact during these hard times that you should most talk to others. Overcoming depression is a lifelong process. If you're dealing with clinical depression, it is best to follow the recommended treatment by your doctor.

DISCLAIMER: There's a difference between feeling depressed and being clinically depressed. If you're clinically depressed, please follow the treatment plan that your health care provider prescribed. This video is meant more as self-help for those who might just be showing mild level of depression.

Special clip at the end featuring @amandasilvera, your psych2go voice actress.

If you are suffering from serious symptoms of depression, anxiety, or any other mental health issue, here are some safe and reputable sources you can reach out to for help:

Writer: Aditi Nambiar
Script Editor: Isadora Ho
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Lesly Drue
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong
Thumbnail by: Rose Demskov

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[Psychgo]

There's a difference between being clinically depressed, and feeling depressed. What advice would you share with someone who's feeling depressed? Comment below what helped.

[manoharsai]

#1 engage in conversations
#2 spend time in outdoors (ecotherapy)
#3 challenge your negative thoughts
#4 Bad day today doesn't mean bad day tomorrow (ex: not able to wakeup for a walk)
#5 Reward your efforts

[ives]

Food For Thought: That’s the thing about depression: A human being can survive almost anything, as long as he/she sees the end in sight. But depression is so insidious, and it compounds daily, that it’s impossible to ever see the end.

[ives]

“People who have never dealt with depression think it’s just being sad or being in a bad mood. That’s not what depression is for me; it’s falling into a state of grayness and numbness.” — Dan Reynolds

[its_lexy_here]

As someone diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety a year and a half back who went to multiple psychiatrists, and was suicidal for almost 2 months, i can say that your videos help more than professionals. I don't know if its because of your soothing voice or that you actually relate to the issues in depression rather than taking it as a career and a source of income.

Thank you so much. 🙇🏻‍♂️

[kidthatrocs]

I was told for months by many people I believed to be my friends that I could never get better. And even my (now ex) boyfriend said things like "you're not trying hard enough" or "you aren't even trying" while I was battling severe anxiety and depression... I felt abandoned by the people who were supposed to be there when I needed them... But using the things from your videos, I was able to take to take that step outside, get a fresh perspective on my thoughts and for the first time in years I can proudly say that I am happy... And I want to thank you for everything that you do, your channel saves so many lives and I am so Grateful that I stumbled across this...

[somewhereovertherainbow]

5 Key Things You Should Do To Get Out of Depression :
00:29 #1 Engage in Conversations
01:29 #2 Spend Time in The Outdoors

02:44 #3 Challenge Your Negative Thoughts
04:00 #4 Know That A Bad Day Today, Doesn't Mean A Bad Tomorrow
04:40 #5 Reward Your Effort Along The Way

Stay strong 💜

[theguywhosepic]

as a person who has been handling EXTREME DEPRESSION for almost 1 year, I appreciate this video.

[zipppiz]

Yeah the struggle definitely is real and hard, appreciate the little extra greetings in this video, thank you! ❤️☀️

[Abc-rtqm]

I’ve struggled with depression for a few years now, and even though I’m doing a lot better, this is still really helpful for my off days. I just want to say how touched I was at the end when you seemed genuinely choked up about the subject. I can tell how much you care about the mental health of your viewers. Remember, guys, it’s the little things that are going to get you through this, so just take it one step at a time and stay safe ❤️

[dreamingactor]

I am someone who has tried healing. I'm in boarding school, something that limits my access to self care facilities. I've been making so much progress lately but sometimes I get these periods of overwhelming sadness and I get worried that I'm slipping. To anyone going through this, you are not slipping! Setbacks happen time and time but that only proves how human you are. Take a step back, relax a little and figure out what went wrong. If I, the weakest mf has been able to push through all these months, you definitely can! :)

[brixenlang]

Before: _I feel down and lonely, I dunno what to do…_

After: *It’s over, Problems, I have the High Ground*

[Fi_Sci_]

Thanks for this…. After failing college math for the 5th time trying to get my associates degree for Graphic Design I’ve just felt defeated because of how close I was to finally being done with college only to fail graduating alongside my friends because of math.

Failing the math class by 1% didn’t help much either. It broke me… because I spent nearly $2000 alone trying to pass math over the years. Every other general class I overcame, but Math has always been my weakness.

Thankfully the advisor came through, and offered an alternative Math I don’t have to waste money on.

Given all the mental stress I’ve dealt with over the years with college I’m taking a break to gather myself and then finally be done with the godforsaken thorn in my side that’s been Math.

Videos like this build me back up and offer helpful advice, and I can’t thank you enough for what you’ve done over the years. Wish you all the best, and hope this video helps others.

[disappointedmess]

Didnt expect the irl voice actor to pop in but i am not complaining.

[oreomaster]

This helps me because I have anxiety depression, thank you

The ending had me crying badly I needed to hear that so much 😭

[NathalieLazo]

Remarkable person reading this.. It’s going to get better; all it is a season of opportunity to grow and be better than before. Challenging times are meant to strengthen us, not to break us. Success doesn’t define to what happened to us; it is how we choose to deal with our circumstances. The more you grow and develop as an incredible person as you are, the more things will change for the better. Forgive more (for you), be grateful for even the smallest things (we have it way better than someone else), choose love over ego, choose humility over ego (humility is strength), and finally, invest into new skills so that your future self will thank you. Our lives will change forever the more we grow. Be thankful for the challenges for we know something greater is coming. Love you always - Nathalie ✨❤️

[goodsamaritangaming]

I've been fighting depression and anxiety from my foot surgery. My insurance was dropped at the same time I was supposed to start physical therapy, so I've been trying to handle therapy on my own. I've reached a dead-end where I know I'm trying, but I feel like I'm not getting any closer to being able to work on my feet again. It is so hard not to give up. I've found that talking to friends helps. Before I say this, just know I'm talking about my personal experiences and not saying everyone needs to do this, but I started going to church and that was my saving grace to keep me motivated. It doesn't have to be church. Find something fun to do with others and it'll help.

[hirowow]

These videos have helped me throughout all my crushes and times I’ve felt down, so thanks for all the efforts you guys put in your videos ❤️❤️❤️

[LurkMoar]

These suggestions and even the thoughts, make me even more clear on how helplessly things are going to end. I think I need help. I would love to somehow send you my story, and I do find writing as the only positive outlet I have left, just to tell someone at least what has happened and how I'm struggling to handle waking up every day. I don't have anyone else that I can confide in about these things.

[feardabeard]

I recommended your videos to my therapist. He now shows his patients your videos. Thank you.