Self-help for depression 2: Behavioural Activation

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[jimnicricket]

Bipolar here if I don't go to the gym, I get very depressed.. and anxious at work.. cardio movement has helped tremendously with anxiety it's like I can finally catch up to my mind and build blocks of healthy thoughts.

[tanishajain]

You are doing a great job! You have provided me w hope! Thankyou so so much!!! <3
Sending love!

[Ericaaaaaaaaaa]

Thank you for this wonderful video! You explained this technique so nicely, especially the difference between retroactive behavior and proactive behavior. I have a better understanding now that because of the vicious circle of depression and inactivity, I can't wait until I "feel like" doing something pleasant - I have to actively seek out positive experiences in order to feel better. The graphics are helpful in understanding the information, and your voice is calming and pleasant to listen to. I'm going to check out more of your videos!

[ralph]

These videos are gold. I can't thank you enough. Look 4ward to the next module.

[destrokidz]

you are doing god's work for me, thankyou for such valuable free information on the internet, it wouldn't have been possible without you, kudos!

[magma]

ive tried this idea of Proactive Behaviour but it didnt work, i forcefully went out with friends on walks multiple times, Forcefully go to the gym to exercise or Forcefully go out on my bike with the intention of feeling better but i dont feel better, sometimes i feel worse, Less Fulfilled.

Kinda sucks to get advice to do something you've already been kinda doing that didnt work

[tabbybros]

Thank you for this. I feel like I am finally understanding what has been happening to me for the past 4+ years! The idea that the initiating trigger of the depression isn't what's important, but rather changing my actions will lead to a better outcome is so simple but so new to me. For a long time I thought my depression could never be helped because the initial trigger was years in the past. Thank you again for this enlightening and free series, it's truly helpful!!

[henriettadecosta]

Thank you Magnus for your equally Good second Program. Yes, I understood how I fail to contribute, to improving my mood and energy. You present this subject in a sincere and Ernestmanner thanks for making us realize we have an important and effective role ourselves in our healing. It was encouraging.

[SM-zfye]

I enjoy riding my motorcycle. When depressed I don’t feel like riding but if I gather up the energy to gear up & push myself to get out and ride I slowly began enjoying the ride and feel somewhat better. My spouse thinks riding helps me. So your saying to basically do things I enjoy even if I’m depressed correct?

[justanoldsnufkin]

Thank you so much, amazing video! It has many helpful points!

[redaderyn]

Thanks so much :D I really like to do all by myself including this. Very helpful, thanks!!! <3

[lunaticatiga]

Thanks. Thats the best explenation i found on youtube.

[seankelly]

Clear, concise, well made, excellent, ,

[SweetieBird]

Came back to thank you for this series and this video. I am in therapy to better face playing this game of life on one of the harder levels 🕹️ (does it get better after the final one?) and this inspired me to name this small dragon, that I can put on my wrist when getting ready for the battle of the hour, BA. He's my little physical reminder that this boss might be tough, but I'm more.
Thank you.

[monicap]

I just didn't feel like doing anything. I'm making myself go out, play with my girls. it really is helping. Still working on it but felling better now is giving hope

[mikamycat]

Iam diagnosed with major depressive disorder... thank you for the enlighten❤👍👍👍👍👍💌💌💌💌💌

[MarianaFerreiragatoslindos]

I used to feel high and full of energy just some months ago now i feel like i have an acnhor in my body and cant move have lost pleasure in everything...sometimes i think im bipolar 2 but was only diagnosed with clinical depression

[zaruripsychology]

What to do....??
Doing something which is enjoyable for me....??
There is nothing

[malihederakhshan]

i did stop doing activities i did becuase no matter what i still feel lonely i have no friends outside or inside in the internet theyre all shitholes full of people with toxicity, i never enjoyed any activities and never will.

[SM-zfye]

Also is it normal during depression to only do things that are priorities vs pleasurable?